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Diabetes is a common condition affecting over 450 million people globally. The available ways to diagnose and treat diabetes has advanced quite a bit over the years. Home monitoring of blood sugar levels now makes it easy to keep track of blood glucose levels. Yet, many of them are not aware of how diabetes occurs […]
It is essentially the same disease in how it affects a person’s body but they are completely different in how they develop. In most news and media reports, diabetes is linked with obesity and it is claimed that if more people lost weight or became more active the number of people diagnosed would drop. These […]
There are many differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes – namely how and why a person gets the disease. But there are also similarities. They include how the disease is treated and diabetic diets that are followed. Once diabetes is diagnosed it is no longer really a matter of why but how to […]
Many people who are diagnosed with diabetes are overwhelmed with an onslaught of new information, medications, doctor visits and a feeling of helplessness. Diabetes can be frightening, particularly for anyone who is not familiar with the disease. We read about complications and insulin and medication and feel hopeless. Many diabetics experience a period of denial […]
In addition to the initial tests that will be taken when you are first diagnosed with diabetes there will be more that are administered at different times and intervals to make sure you are staying healthy. Some of these tests you will do your self at home daily while others will be done during annual […]
Regular exercise is probably one of the most commonly prescribed treatments by doctors these days. When it comes to managing diabetes, exercise has remained the main treatment in addition to diet and medication. There is a robust evidence base supporting the role of exercise in controlling diabetes is effective. If you suffer from type II […]
Sixteen million Americans have diabetes, yet many are not aware of it. African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans have a higher rate of developing diabetes during their lifetime. Hence, the need for Diabetes Criteria For Diagnosis and Self Testing Tips. Diabetes has potential long term complications that can affect the kidneys, eyes, heart, blood vessels […]
Because of the disease diabetes, damage can be caused to blood vessels and nerves in the feet, then circulation may be impaired and infections can form on the feet without the person realizing. This can ultimately cause major complications like diabetic foot and even amputation. Diabetes also impairs the immune system so diabetics are more […]
Type 1 diabetes develops because the cells in the pancreas are not producing enough or any insulin to process the food in the body into energy. The only way to fix this is to inject insulin into the body to replace the insulin the body should be producing on its own. This is different from Type 2 […]
Knowing what to do in a diabetic emergency will help you save lives. First aid for diabetes emergency is very simple and does not require very much of your time. There are two types of diabetic emergencies: Insulin Shock and Diabetic Coma. The best and easiest way (besides asking the conscious casualty) to determine if […]