Diabetes is a condition that affects the pancreas, causing them to not produce enough insulin. It may also cause the body to not react to insulin. The possibility of developing type 2 diabetes can be lessened through more exercise. If you are worried about the symptoms of diabetes or believe that you are at risk...
One of the many diet changes to overcome the risks of diabetes symptoms is to cook your meals with avocado oil, which is very low in carbohydrates. This type of oil can be consumed by patients as much as they like and also reduce the risks of harmful radicals. However, if your sugar levels are...
Type 2 diabetes is having high levels of blood sugar in the body that can be controlled by medication and healthy balanced diets. But studies have proven as well that adding garlic and onion to the diet can help lower blood sugar levels and reduce risks of heart disease and atherosclerosis. Unmanaged blood sugar levels...
If you have diabetes, taking care of simple cuts, scratches and scrapes need serious attention. Diabetics are more prone to developing infections that’s why a doctor’s appointment is necessary. If you don’t care for them immediately, even minor wounds can become seriously infected and cause foot ulcers, which can eventually cost you a foot or...
There are currently 30.3 million Americans living with diabetes, according to Diabetes Self-Management. With this staggering figure, it should not come as a surprise that celebrities are among those statistics. From Halle Berry to Tom Hanks, these celebrities work hard to not let diabetes affect their lives. Know how these famous celebs are managing their diabetes as part...
Consuming too many sodas can negatively affect your health. In fact, it may increase your risk of diabetes more than other sugary foods, according to a new study. Researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital and Toronto University in Canada recently conducted a study, published in the British Medical Journal, to determine how different sugary foods affect blood glucose...
According to a new study, the risk of death from dangerously low blood sugar is significantly higher among seniors who have diabetes and dementia. Patients with both diabetes and dementia had a 67% higher chance of death subsequent to seriously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) than those with diabetes alone. The research head of the Alzheimer’s...
A new study finds that diabetes is connected to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. The study proves that diabetic patients were 70% more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis, 33% to suffer from osteoarthritis and 29% to have osteoporosis compared to non-diabetic individuals. Researchers believe that the connection between rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes is probably the...
Consistently high blood glucose levels in Diabetes type 2 poses a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases, kidney problems and stroke. Working on a number of lifestyle factors, such as limiting sugary foods in the diet can help in managing diabetes Knowing what to avoid and being aware of hidden sugars in everyday food items can...
An herb called Gymnema Sylvestre can reportedly get rid of your sweet tooth and therefore get you to stop eating sugar. According to researchers, the ancient herb bonds to certain receptors located on the tongue’s taste buds, which prevent sugar from activating them. Experts believe that “if we curb sugar cravings, we’ve solved obesity and...