How Physical Activity and Other Factors Affect Insulin Action

By: Sheri Colberg-Ochs, Ph.D. Any type of physical training can make your insulin work better. If you’re physically trained, you will generally …

Expert Advice: How To Manage Exercise on a Low-Carb Diet

By: Dr. Sheri Colberg I have many people ask me if they can follow a low-carb diet and still do significant exercise and training for …

Beginner Yoga Poses for Individuals with Diabetes

The power of yoga extends beyond giving your mind and body a safe space to relax. Especially helpful for those who suffer from diabetes, specific …

Expert Advise: Special Concerns for Being Overweight and Exercising

By: Dr. Sheri Colberg, Diabetes Motion Expert Overweight individuals may have special concerns about exercise routines. In particular, being …

How a Health Diary Can Help Your Diabetes

Ever gain five pounds and really have no idea what could have caused it? You’ve been eating as you normally do and taking your regular walks. …

Meet Your New Pal: the Pedometer

Regular activity, like walking, is one of the best ways to help control your blood sugar levels. Using a pedometer, or step counter—a small, …

15 Health Conditions That May Benefit From a Ketogenic Diet

By Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE on September 12, 2016. Republished with permission from Healthline. Ketogenic diets have become incredibly …

14 Simple Ways to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau

Achieving your goal weight can be tough. While weight tends to come off fairly rapidly at first, at some point it seems as though your weight …

9 Ways to Increase Your “Good” HDL Cholesterol

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as the “good” cholesterol. Having high HDL levels helps carry cholesterol from your arteries …