Browse Category: Diabetes
Published: March 18, 2010
Diabetics know the problems regulating their blood sugar. What most diabetics do not consider is the effects of mixing in the factors of alcohol with their medical condition. It is one of the leading causes of deaths for diabetics when alcohol is consumed in excess. With the recent deaths of celebrities Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, it brings even more attention to the potential dangers of alcohol for diabetics.
Published: March 11, 2010
For most people, stress on the job is seemingly unavoidable. Whether you have a high-profile position at a Fortune 500 company, or are an employee of a small business, it seems that stress follows you to your desk on a daily basis. Unfortunately, this puts your health in danger . . . and now even more so according to new research. A new study out of the UK indicates that stress on the job may up your chance for developing type-2 diabetes.
Published: February 18, 2010
Diabetes is a health condition that can be greatly affected by your diet. Whether you’re at risk for developing type-2 diabetes or have been dealing with type-1 diabetes for years, it’s important to monitor your food intake carefully so that you don’t cause a spike in blood sugar (glucose) levels. Keep reading to find out which five foods you need to be wary of.
Published: February 04, 2010
Type-2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, is a health condition in which the body fails to produce enough insulin, a substance that aids in the conversion of glucose (sugar) for energy. That results in an elevated amount of glucose in the blood, which can lead to all sorts of medical complications. Are you at risk? Follow this checklist to see if you fit the profile.
Published: December 17, 2009
Diabetes is an ever increasing concern for a large number of people of all walks of life. And, because of the potential dangers of this disease, there is great interest in reducing the risk associated with it. One new approach that has been the topic of research lately is the use of soy to help reduce diabetes risk.
Published: August 10, 2009
In our "Under the Microscope" series, we're presenting you with some heavy-duty scientific articles about recent discoveries in alternative health. In order to understand what it means to be insulin resistant, one must first understand what it means to be insulin sensitive. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas as a reaction to the consumption of carbohydrates or foods with sugar content. Sugars and carbohydrates are converted into fuel in the form of glucose which gives your body energy. Keep reading to learn more about how type-2 diabetes is caused and the connection between insulin resistance and obesity.
Published: July 21, 2009
The stresses of daily diabetes care and the management of your health can build until its explosive. You may feel alone or set apart from your friends and family because of all the extra work involved in maintaining your health and the differences in what you can and can not do at social events. You may turn down invitations from friends or family members to these social events so that you won’t have to “be different” in their presence.
Published: May 20, 2009
Wayne Allwine, voice of America's beloved cartoon character Mickey Mouse passed away Monday due to complications with diabetes.
Published: April 29, 2009
Great article on water and diabetes! A must read!
Published: April 08, 2009
Using Cinammon in the diet can cure diabetes. Take it from one who knows. I started using cinammon on the recommendation of a medical doctor, shocker, I know, and ever since I am basically cured.
