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Controlling Blood Glucose Levels For Weight Loss
Have you been wondering if you are Diabetic? Are you trying to lose weight but no matter what you do seem to hit a wall? Are you a diabetic that has no control over your sugar? Understanding the link between sugar control, health and weight loss is key in losing your weight and getting your life bac
How Often Should I Be Tested For Diabetes and at What Age Should I Be Concerned?
Are you asking yourself, "How often should I be tested for diabetes and at what age should I be concerned?" If you are asking yourself this question, you are not alone. We will take a look at the testing for diabetes so you know how often you need to do it for your health. We will also loo
Challenges of Treating Diabetes in Seniors
Diabetes can be a challenge, but if treated properly, it is a challenge that can be overcome. Seniors have to overcome some additional challenges when treating diabetes and these challenges are discussed in this article.
Type 2 Diabetes - How Do Oral Anti-Diabetic Medications Work?
In Type 2 diabetes, dysfunction of the insulin-producing cells combined with a decrease in the insulin response of individual cells, results in increased blood sugar levels. When are oral anti-diabetes medication indicated and how do they work?
Obesity Attenuates Gender Differences in CV Mortality
How does gender affect cardiovascular disease mortality in obese patients? Who's at higher risk... Men or women?
Meeting The Challenges Of Holiday Eating - 5 Steps To Combat The Perils Of Holiday Dining
We are quickly approaching that time of the year when we face our greatest eating challenges. Most socializing in November and December centers around eating and drinking.
Diabetes Type 2 - What Causes Diabetes
The number of Americans suffering from diabetes type 2 is growing, even while more than 17 million residents of the United States are already dealing with the condition. In fact, it is estimated that over a million Americans, in addition to the 17 million, are affected by diabetes type 2 and do not
Aloe Vera Juice Benefits For Diabetics
As we all know, diabetes is a very serious disease. It is characterized by frequent hyperglycemia or high blood sugar levels, resulting to inadequate biosynthesis, and lower secretion of insulin or inadequate response to insulin (in some cases, both).
Shocking Facts About Diabetes
Are you suffering from diabetes? If yes, let me inform you that it is a silent killer and ignoring the symptoms of the condition can be life threatening. The growing rate of the diabetes patients globally is a matter of concern for several nations as this is a chronic progressive illness that may st
Diabetic Nerve Damage: the Height Connection
Who would have thought your height would make a difference in the possible consequences of diabetes?
Diabetic Weight Loss Diet - How to Keep Your Blood-Sugar Levels Balanced
Diabetes sufferers have to learn how to keep their blood sugar and insulin levels balanced, and a diabetic weight loss diet accomplishes this. However, the same kind of diet is very effective at fighting obesity by helping you to lose weight and keep it off in a healthy manner.
Low Cost Diabetic Supplies
Not too long ago my wife reminded me that she was running low on her Bayer Contour Diabetic Test Strips and I needed to run to the store and pick some up. Not wanting to go out and run to the store I decided to check online and see if I could get some shipped to the house and even save some money in
Paula Deen's Diabetes Dilemma
Anyone can get diabetes, including Paula Deen, the all American cook. What you can do to stop diabetes now.
Diabetes Depression And Sex - Crush Diabetes, Toss Out Depression And Start Having Sex Again!
Both men and women who have diabetes can experience sexual problems. Men with diabetes may experience erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to have an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
Phentermine Skin Problems
Phentermine is a medication used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss in obese patients. And, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Phentermine is the most widely prescribed and most frequently encountered diet drug on the illicit market. lonamin, Fastin and Adipex are some of
What Are the Common Diabetes Misconceptions and Myths?
Diabetes is a widely known condition where the body is unable to adequately control the amount of sugar circulating in the blood. There is Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, with the first being described as insulin dependent diabetes, while the other being insulin resistant diabetes. While much is known a
Type 1 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
What are the risks and risk markers of CV disease in patients with type 1 diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes - Should Diabetics Become Vegetarian?
There are so many rules concerning what people with Type 2 diabetes should, and should not, eat. But there is one question that continues to come up, and that is whether or not a Type 2 diabetic can be a vegetarian. While there are some areas that need to be considered, it is a viable choice.
The Neglected Elderly With Diabetes -- Raising the Standards in Care Homes
How can nursing homes improve the care of elderly patients with diabetes?