I am not diabetic. I am 26 weeks pregnant. My doctor has advised me GTT blood test. My doctor says that this blood test is required to exclude gestational diabetes. Is this true? What is gestational diabetes? What is the logic for it? Continue reading “Gestational diabetes – GTT blood test during pregnancy” »
Category: Diabetes Care
Dental Health For Those With Diabetes
Individuals with diabetes need to take special care of health issues. They need to pay attention to dental health because individual with the disease, diabetes can suffer from gum disease more often than others. If someone with diabetes does develop gum disease they can have a more difficult time controlling blood sugar once the gum infection starts. Continue reading “Dental Health For Those With Diabetes” »
Is Diabetes a serious illness?
Diabetes is a serious illness. There is too much sugar in your blood and urine. Your body does not have enough energy. It is like a car that does not get enough gas to work. Continue reading “Is Diabetes a serious illness?” »
Diabetic Exchange Diets
Our bodies metabolize food into glucose so that cells can use it for energy. A person with diabetes must be aware of how specific foods affect blood sugars in order to achieve good control. Understanding the food pyramid, Continue reading “Diabetic Exchange Diets” »
The Diabetic Diet
Diabetic recipes can be delicious as well as nutritious. Avoid high blood sugar and low blood sugar by following a well-designed meal plan. The thought of having to convert to eating a diabetic diet can be intimidating, especially to someone who is newly diagnosed with diabetes. Continue reading “The Diabetic Diet” »
Snacking Can Be Good for Diabetes
When you first learn that you have diabetes you can’t help thinking about how much your eating habits will have to change. Thankfully, you can eat healthfully and still enjoy snacks. Some people with diabetes are told to avoid heavy meals and to spread their eating throughout the day, so you may actually be encouraged to snack! Continue reading “Snacking Can Be Good for Diabetes” »
Diabetic Main Courses
Preparing a diabetic main course may seem more intimidating than preparing other diabetic foods. You know you have to watch nutritional values, but do all parts of the meal have to be prepared using sugar free recipes? Continue reading “Diabetic Main Courses” »
Heart Disease, Liver Disease and Other Risks of Obesity
Medical problems develop gradually in obese people as they age, some can be life-threatening. Among the conditions commonly suffered are:
diabetes
heart disease Continue reading “Heart Disease, Liver Disease and Other Risks of Obesity” »
Diabetes Treatment: Regulating High Blood Sugar
Type 2 diabetes treatment usually focuses on regular blood sugar testing and closely following a diabetic diet. While type 1 diabetes indicates the body is producing no insulin, type 2 diabetics usually have some natural insulin production. Continue reading “Diabetes Treatment: Regulating High Blood Sugar” »
Diabetes – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Management
Type 1 or Type 2? What is diabetes? Simply put, the condition is the inability to process blood sugar. The human pancreas produces insulin, a hormone essential for the proper regulation and use of blood sugar. Continue reading “Diabetes – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Management” »