Diabetes is one condition that must be treated as soon as it is diagnosed, even though in its early stages it doesn’t hurt, or cause inconvenience, or create any worrisome symptoms. But ignoring it is a mistake, because the blood sugar imbalance we diabetics live with can cause a variety of complications, even leading to …
Category: Managing Diabetes
When Hurricane Katrina struck last August, people with diabetes faced particular challenges, especially those using insulin. More than 20 million people in America have diabetes, and many others suffer with other chronic health conditions. During this year’s hurricane and tornado season, Eli Lilly and Company, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of insulin, suggests that …
Preparing For Disaster. Diabetic Preparedness Key To Survival This SeasonRead More »
Most doctors rely on hemoglobin A1c blood test results in detecting a patient’s risk for Type II diabetes and prediabetes. It has been found out recently that this test yields poor reading, resulting in a misdiagnosis for the majority of patients who are at risk. This is based on the research results shown at the …
HEMOGLOBIN A1c READING IS NOT RELIABLE FOR TYPE II DIABETES DIAGNOSISRead More »
A large part of the global population suffers from obesity. Some founded causes of this condition are medications, an unhealthy diet, heredity, sedentary living, and an underlying ailment. Many treatments are available to those who want to reach their ideal weight. A person, who carries excess weight, is always at risk of developing health problems. …
When you are fatigued, how you feel is much more elevated than just being tired. Rest can easily relieve tiredness. On the other hand, even if you rest, lethargy and exhaustion may not be allayed by some downtime. Based on the data of The American Diabetes Association, fatigue is a symptom reported by 61% of …
ESTROGEN FOR TYPE II DIABETES CONTROL New studies show that estrogen enhances insulin sensitivity. The said results have a significant effect on our comprehension of diabetes and obesity. As you may well know, approximately 84 Million people in the US are diagnosed with prediabetes. If not helped, prediabetes leads to Type II diabetes. Prediabetes usually …
EATING MORE NUTS CAN REDUCE RISK IN DEVELOPING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Currently, experts recommend Type II diabetes patients to eat nuts, to prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases and early death. As you know, nuts are packed with essential nutrients such as folate, unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, vitamin E, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. The study …
If you had a blood cholesterol test before, then you know that doctors tell their patients to fast for eight hours for good test results. It is quite a tedious task for most patients, but it has been the practice for decades. Now, there is a study that this kind of preparation is not good …
It is always challenging for diabetics to choose the right dessert or to even avoid that part of the meal. Physicians usually advise their patients to stay away from carbohydrates, but this isn’t necessary at all. People diagnosed with diabetes can still enjoy sweets, provided they have a plan. Even a non-diabetic person can follow …
Diabetes is a condition accompanied by other issues such as hair loss. If sugar levels stabilize, hair loss can be reduced or even reversed. Shedding is a natural part of the life cycle of your hair. The moment the hair strand reaches its final stages, it falls out. New hair then starts to sprout, replacing …
