Special Nutrients

Whether it's the unique properties of a special pine bark or a compound in plants that helps ward off insects and fungus, it's clear that nature is full of miraculous substances that help the human body fight disease and function at its best. Scientists are busy finding out the best ways for us to harness these health benefits, such as preventing and treating the complications of diabetes or helping to moderate blood sugar.

Reviewed by Susan Weiner, RD, MS, CDE, CDN. 05/12

Tiny Seed with a Powerful Health Punch Chia seeds may help with blood sugar control, reduce insulin resistance, and improve cardiovascular risk factors for people with type 2 diabetes.	Red Wine's Magic Ingredient Low doses of the compound resveratrol found in red wine may prevent or treat so-called "diseases of aging," such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
A Spoonful of Vinegar Helps the Blood Sugar Go Down Including some vinegar in your diet may improve your blood sugar.	25 Best Fiber Foods Here's a list of 25 high-fiber, low-carb, diabetes superfoods.
16 Non-Drug Ways To Lower Blood Pressure All too often, diabetes and hypertension go hand in hand. Here's a list of natural ways to lower your blood pressure.

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by Carey Potash

Readers ask me all the time [lie] about the diabetes supplies we use for Charlie. I can’t tell you how many times [0] I’ve been stopped on the street [more lies] by a loyal blog reader wanting to know what blood glucose meter we use or what brand of finger pricker we employ. To calm the masses [not], I’ve decided the time is right to share our secret sauce; to reveal the tools of our trade. Today we take a look at … The Finger Pricker ...

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