As many as 54 million American adults are considered “pre-diabetic” according to the Centers for Disease Control. A pre-diabetic condition is defined as a state in which blood glucose levels are elevated but have not yet met the standard to qualify as diabetes. Continue reading “1 in 5 at Risk for Insulin Disorders” »
Category: Diabetes Care
Gestational diabetes – GTT blood test during pregnancy
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” »
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” »
Diabetes And Dental Health
There are many times in your life when dental care is particularly important and when you have diabetes is one of them. If you have been diagnosed with the disease, diabetes it is important to let your regular dentist know about your diagnosis. Continue reading “Diabetes And Dental Health” »
Type 1 Diabetes – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Management
Perhaps you or a family member have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Or a family friend or co-worker you know has been diagnosed. You want more information on diabetes, but have found that many sources of information either assume you already know the basics, or are technical, confusing medical texts. Continue reading “Type 1 Diabetes – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Management” »
Diabetes and Diet
You’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes and enough of what the doctor said has sunk in that you realize you need to closely evaluate your diet. Although there was probably a lot of “don’t eat this” and “be sure to watch out for that,” hopefully there was also some encouragement, Continue reading “Diabetes and Diet” »
Diabetes And Heart Disease Issues
Diabetes and heart disease are common concerns of people approaching middle age. Generally, mid-lifers begin to look after their health more carefully since the effects of aging become more noticeable. The desire to avoid the aches and pains of aging and to put-off the contraction of potentially life-threatening illnesses are strong motivators to living more healthily. Continue reading “Diabetes And Heart Disease Issues” »
Do You Know What is Diabetes
Medically it is termed as Diabetes mellitus but usually it is referred as Diabetes. It is a metabolic disease caused by lacking of insulin production in the body or inadequate production of insulin or when our body cells don’t respond to insulin or react with the insulin. Continue reading “Do You Know What is Diabetes” »
Avoid the Leading Cause of Legal Blindness
Retinopathy is a potentially blinding disease that affects half of the American diabetic population. It is also the leading cause of new cases of legal blindness among working-age Americans. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels located in the retina. Continue reading “Avoid the Leading Cause of Legal Blindness” »
Help for Diabetes
Over 18 million people in the United States have diabetes. An estimated 13 million have been diagnosed while another 5 million are unaware that they have the disease. Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Tommy G. Thompson announced findings from the Diabetes Prevention Program’s clinical trial Continue reading “Help for Diabetes” »
Do You Have A Form Of Diabetes? Here’s The Lowdown
As November is American Diabetes Month, this health tip is the perfect opportunity to inform you all on what diabetes is, who it affects, what its symptoms are and how it can be treated. For at least 20 years, diabetes rates in North America have been increasing substantially. Continue reading “Do You Have A Form Of Diabetes? Here’s The Lowdown” »
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
Symptoms of diabetes may depend upon the type of diabetes. Some of the common symptoms of diabetes are as under:
– Increased urination – this happens since the kidneys are trying to remove extra sugar in the blood, for which more water is thrown out of the body in the form of urine. Continue reading “What are the symptoms of diabetes?” »
Basics of Type 2 Diabetes and what causes it
In this article, following topics are discussed: (1) Basics of Types 2 Diabetes; (2) What causes type 2 diabetes; and (3) Levels of glucose in normal and diabetic persons. Basics of Type 2 Diabetes Every cell in the human body needs energy for its survival. Continue reading “Basics of Type 2 Diabetes and what causes it” »
Tests and precautions for diabetes during pregnancy to ensure healthy baby
I am pregnant by 6 weeks and 4 days. This is my first pregnancy. My husband and my parents are having diabetes. I am worried, if their diabetes can affect my baby. Please explain me in detail as regards any blood tests, and any treatment or any other precautions, I need to carry out. Continue reading “Tests and precautions for diabetes during pregnancy to ensure healthy baby” »
Help For Patients Coping With Parkinson
Anyone coping with a chronic illness or disease knows that it can be difficult at times to cope. Depression, anger, and discouragement are normal feelings especially for Parkinson’s patients. Because the disease causes chemical changes in the brain you may feel depressed or anxious and frustration occurs when you experience difficulty walking or dressing. Continue reading “Help For Patients Coping With Parkinson” »
Preparing Your Family For A Possible Bird Flu Outbreak
The bird flu and rumors of a possible outbreak has everyone a little on edge these days. The good news is that even though your risk of becoming infected with the bird flu virus is very low, there is still plenty you and your family can do to prevent the bird flu from infecting your family. By being prepared for a possible outbreak today, you will be already taken care of if the rumors ever come to pass. Continue reading “Preparing Your Family For A Possible Bird Flu Outbreak” »
Can Diabetes Trigger Mood Swings
There are many challenges associated with diabetes. It is a disease that affects not just the individual but also those around him, including his family and friends. Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that destroys insulin-producing cells and can affect anyone regardless of age or gender. But can diabetes trigger mood swings? And how can this be managed? Continue reading “Can Diabetes Trigger Mood Swings” »
Arthritis Patients Do You Need Surgery
If you have recently been diagnosed with arthritis or if you suspect you have it, thoughts of surgery may automatically pop into your head. Yes, some patients must undergo surgery, but it is actually very rare. Despite the common belief, it is possible to treat and manage the symptoms of arthritis, such as joint paint, swelling, and difficulty moving, without surgery. Continue reading “Arthritis Patients Do You Need Surgery” »
Relationship between smoking and diabetes
What is the relationship between smoking and diabetes problems?
Smoking and diabetes are a dangerous combination. Smoking increases your risk of diabetes-related problems. If you quit smoking, you will reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and nerve disease. Continue reading “Relationship between smoking and diabetes” »
Diabetes – The Silent Killer
Over 17 million Americans have diabetes with another million being diagnosed every year! If you find those numbers alarming, you’re in good company. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) attributes the growing numbers to obesity and lack of physical activity especially among people in their 30s. Continue reading “Diabetes – The Silent Killer” »
Diabetes and Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, there are number of things you have to ensure for you as well as your baby’s health. And if you are prone with diabetes, then you need to be extra cautious and take extra safety measures to have a healthy pregnancy. Studies have shown that babies born to ladies with diabetes have a greater risk for birth defects due to high blood glucose levels and ketones that may pass through the placenta to your baby. Continue reading “Diabetes and Pregnancy” »
Diabetes Care – simple steps for prevention
Hey, buddies, are you interested to know about diabetes and how to care for it? Since, this is one of the prevailing disorders faced by a number of people as well as kids these days, it is essential to familiarize yourself with it. These people are looking for immediate relief and effective solutions to get rid of the disorder. Continue reading “Diabetes Care – simple steps for prevention” »
Top 7 Ways that Exercise Helps Diabetics
Exercise is an important tool in managing your diabetes in order to live a longer, healthier life.
1. Exercise increase insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. The key problem of Type 2 diabetics is insulin insensitivity, or insulin resistance. Continue reading “Top 7 Ways that Exercise Helps Diabetics” »
4 Corners Diabetes Pharmacy
Oral Diabetis Medications. Usually, people with Type 1 diabetes don’t use oral medications. These medications work best in people with Type 2 diabetes who have had high blood sugar for less than ten years and who have normal weight or obesity. Continue reading “4 Corners Diabetes Pharmacy” »
If You Really do not Defend against Diabetes Now, Probably will Hate Your self Later!
Diabetes type 2 is among the most common form of diabetes. Lots of Americans have already been identified as having diabetes type 2 symptoms, and many more are unaware they’re at high risk. Some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others. Continue reading “If You Really do not Defend against Diabetes Now, Probably will Hate Your self Later!” »
Best Diabetic Diet Food List
By choosing the right food and making simple dietary changes can help you to control your blood sugar levels. In this article, you will know what the foods that is good for diabetic people and able to control the blood sugar level in order to keep in balance. Continue reading “Best Diabetic Diet Food List” »
Alcohol Effect on Diabets
Some studies suggest that wine (drink of fermented wine) is good for health, but consuming these drinks do not good to people with diabetes. Alcoholic beverages which are consumed by people with diabetes can lead to a variety of serious health problems. Continue reading “Alcohol Effect on Diabets” »
Diabetes mellitus : Causes, Symptoms, Classification
Meaning of Diabetes:-
“Diabetes is one of the chronic hormonal disorder in which the imbalance between the insulin secretion by the pancreas and glucose utilization by the body cells”. Continue reading “Diabetes mellitus : Causes, Symptoms, Classification” »
Childhood diabetes : causes, types, symptoms of children diabetes
Childhood diabetes:-
Diabetes can affect individuals irrespective of age, sex, or race. Type 1 Diabetes is the common type of childhood diabetes. Statistics shows that 90 percent of the children (under the age 16) are affected with Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes in children or childhood diabetes is caused because of pancreatic inability to produce insulin. Continue reading “Childhood diabetes : causes, types, symptoms of children diabetes” »
Diabetes symptoms : Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes symptoms
Diabetes symptoms:-
Diabetes has affected the millions of people world wide. The main types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Both types of diabetes have the same diabetes symptoms. The main symptom of diabetes is imbalanced blood sugar level. Hyperglycemia is the main diabetes symptoms and others are as follows. The diabetes symptoms are because of poor insulin production or insulin resistance by the peripheral tissues. Continue reading “Diabetes symptoms : Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes symptoms” »
Diabetes : Type 2 diabetes Treatment, Diabetes diet
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus is a multi system disease related to abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin utilization, or both. It is a serious health problem throughout the world. Factors that cause diabetes mellitus are as follows: age, hereditary, nutrition, pancreatic disorders etc. Diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus are the two types of diabetes and diabetes treatment has lesson the symptoms and relieved from developing complications. Continue reading “Diabetes : Type 2 diabetes Treatment, Diabetes diet” »
Diabetes : Type 2 diabetes Treatment, Diabetes diet
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus is a multi system disease related to abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin utilization, or both. It is a serious health problem throughout the world. Factors that cause diabetes mellitus are as follows: age, hereditary, nutrition, pancreatic disorders etc. Diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus are the two types of diabetes and diabetes treatment has lesson the symptoms and relieved from developing complications. Continue reading “Diabetes : Type 2 diabetes Treatment, Diabetes diet” »