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Sugars are types of carbohydrates. They supply 4 calories per gram. That means, like any type of calorie-containing nutrient, consuming too much can lead to weight gain.

The main nutrient in grains is starch, which is a type of carbohydrate and a source of calories. Grains are an easy source of energy or fuel for your body.

Whole grains contain dietary fiber, a bit of protein, and are natural sources of nutrients, but can be high in carbs and sugar.

Borderline diabetes, also known as prediabetes, is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but not as high as it is in diabetes.

If you have prediabetes, improving your diet may be the most effective way of reversing it, like with an insulin resistance diet.

There are many reasons why TV watching and other screen time, such as using smartphones and tablets, may lead to weight gain.

The dangers of smoking to your lungs are well-known, but what about smoking and heart damage? Quitting smoking can be great for your health.

Focus on caring for your heart for American Heart Month. There are tons of easy heart health tips to help your heart and blood vessels.

What if you could work out more, and see better results, easily? It turns out there is a simple way: put on activewear that you like.

You have a lot of control over your risk for diabetes and heart disease. Here are 5 ways that you may be raising your risk, and what you can do about it.

When it comes to setting and achieving goals, it may seem as though you either can, or you cannot. Does whether you think you can even matter?

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Diabetes remains one of the most complex, widespread, and costly chronic conditions in the US. In fact, with an annual spend of $327 billion, it tops the list for health care costs. This cost burden weighs on patients, as well as their employers, who are struggling to rein in medical spending that squeezes their bottom line. </p>

The science and practice of health and medicine seem to be progressing so rapidly. Despite this progress, new research suggests a different narrative.

Most of essential hypertension is known as primary hypertension. That is, their hypertension is not caused by another condition.

Hyperglycemia occurs when your blood sugar level is higher than normal. Diabetes is a chronic condition with hyperglycemia.

Hyperglycemia occurs when your blood sugar level is higher than normal. Diabetes is a chronic condition with hyperglycemia.

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In 2018, the United States spent $3.65 trillion dollars on health care spending, with 80% are related to managing chronic disease like diabetes and heart disease. For those over the age of 65, 3/4 currently have a chronic condition and are eligible for Medicare Advantage. Lark has created this infographic to highlight how much chronic conditions are costing Medicare Advantage plans, and how they take control of these costs.</p>

What does “wellness”mean to you? It means eating well and being fit to many people, but wellness can mean so much more. It can include other aspects of well-being ...

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Currently, healthcare systems tend to treat the sickest few with expensive treatments, while falling short on primary, secondary, and tertiary preventive measures for those with chronic conditions who could benefit. At the same time, there is a shortage in healthcare providers which is expected to grow in coming years.</p>

How can you get the most from Lark for Hypertension? Follow our guide and control your high blood pressure to live a healthier lifestyle.

Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy and causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health.

What is “wellness?” Is it making healthy choices each day? Is it being more aware of your physical, mental, and emotional health?

Diabetes may be a chronic condition that changes your life, but using Lark Diabetes Care can help, so great job getting started!

Is walking good for you? The benefits of walking include; weight loss, improved health, mental clarity and is a simple way to prevent diabetes.

Can eating fiber help you lose belly fat? Depends on the type of fiber! Fiber helps lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and digestion.

Eating fast food can be hard to avoid. Here are some tips for a healthy fast food breakfast for diabetes to keep blood sugar stable.

Summer is around the corner. Are you ready? If you have prediabetes and are overweight or obese, losing extra weight can be one of the most effective ways to get your blood sugar under control.

What you eat is one of the most important factors in controlling diabetes, but eating fast food with diabetes can be done if you choose the right foods.

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Since chronic diseases are the greatest driver of healthcare costs and lost productivity, you cannot afford to ignore their impact. As an employer or insurer, you need to know that 9 in 10 healthcare dollars in the United States are spent on chronic diseases and mental health conditions for a total annual cost of about $3 trillion.</p>

The world has gone digital. Are you keeping up? Digital therapeutics are not the <em>next</em> big thing in healthcare.

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">This study evaluated the impact of a virtual version of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) on healthcare utilization and costs in a Medicare Advantage population. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Diabetes Prevention Program is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an effective way to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes among individuals with prediabetes or high type 2 diabetes risk. The DPP has been shown to lower 3-year diabetes risk by over 50%. </p>

Chronic disease management is a necessity, not a choice, for Medicare Advantage payors. Chronic diseases affect 60% of adults and place, by far, the biggest burden on the healthcare system.

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prescription medications can save lives and improve quality of life when used properly, but they are not always as effective as they could be. That is not because of poor medical care or problems with the drugs themselves. Rather, there is a major problem with medication non-adherence.</p>

What is the Anti-Diet Diabetes Diet? This way of approaching food to help you feel better each day, lose weight, and manage your blood sugar.

How does Alcohol and type 2 diabetes affect blood sugar? You might be asking this common question if you have diabetes or prediabetes.

Finding healthy snacks for diabetics can be challenging, especially when trying to find foods that can help maintain a healthy A1c, won’t spike your blood sugar,

When trying to add more whole grains, you need to know which ones to choose. Whole-wheat and whole-grain products are everywhere, but which are best?

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Diabetes is taking a toll on the country’s healthcare system and economy. The condition affects 1 in 8 adults, is the seventh-leading cause of death and a common factor in heart disease and stroke. Many providers offer a DPP, but Lark has a digital DPP with full CDC recognition. Lark DPP is a personalized lifestyle coach that is easy to implement and infinitely scalable.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Prescription medications can often help manage chronic diseases, but their drawbacks can include high upfront costs, side effects or complications, and lack of effectiveness due to low adherence. Lifestyle changes are known to lower risk for and help control many chronic conditions.</p>

Chronic disease management is a necessity, not a choice, for payors. Chronic diseases affect 60% of adults and place, by far, the biggest burden on the healthcare system. Improving chronic disease management processes and outcomes in your organization could lower your costs and improve productivity.

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Given that we know how to prevent diabetes and there are DPP providers nationwide, why are cases of diabetes increasing, and how can we reverse the trend? </p>

We all know we should exercise, but what's next? Do you know how much exercise should be done per week, what to do, and how to get started?

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Chronic disease prevention and management strategies can be multi-faceted and targeted towards all three levels of prevention. Realistic strategies must consider cost and cost-effectiveness, reach, and effectiveness. These are some approaches to chronic disease prevention that can have widespread impact.</p>

Since chronic diseases are the greatest driver of healthcare costs and lost productivity, you cannot afford to ignore their impact. As an employer or insurer, you need to know...

A Mediterranean diet is known for being heart healthy, but what if you have diabetes? It can be a great choice for controlling blood sugar.

Should you drink smoothies if you have diabetes? The answer depends on what kind of smoothie, and whether they help you get needed nutrients.

Smoothies can be delicious, refreshing, and convenient. They can deliver protein, fiber, and antioxidants, get you to eat a wider variety of vegetables and other superfoods than you might otherwise choose. They could even help you lose weight. But are smoothies healthy?

Type 2 diabetes affects approximately 8 percent of adults in the United States...

Prediabetes affects 1 in 3 Americans, including half of those over age 65. Only 8 to 14% of those with prediabetes know they have it, so how do you know?