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Are You Overweight But Do Not Have a Diabetes Diagnosis? You Are Lucky!
It is not a mystery, and researchers don't have to rack their brains to figure out the whys and wherefores of the high Type II Diabetes incidence that plagues us nowadays as the reason is quite obvious: our lifestyle. In general, our diets, our levels of activity (none in many cases) and our si
Women With Diabetes: Heart Risks Undertreated
Heart disease risk factors in women with diabetes tend to be treated less aggressively than in men, according to a new study.
Type 2 Diabetes - Could A Vitamin D Defiency Be A Cause Of Insulin Resistance?
Type 2 diabetes is frequently associated with vitamin D insufficiency. Could a vitamin D deficiency be a cause of insulin resistance? In September 2014 the journal Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity, reported on a study of the relationship between insulin resistance and blood levels of vitami
Warning Signs of Diabetes According to the American Diabetes Association
Diabetes mellitus is a dangerous illness. It causes a complete veer of complications. These complications could be life altering as well as life threatening for all those who suffer from this chronic ailment. From heart related ailments to kidney issues, nerve damage and blindness. The early recogni
Causes of Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Physical CausesSecondary diabetes is rare, accounting for less than 2 percent of reported cases of diabetes. The most common forms of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and all types of diabetes are the result of the body's lack of the ability to break down insulin. Secondary...
The Types of Insulin Used to Treat Diabetes
WebMD gives you the facts on the many forms of insulin used to treat diabetes.
Is a Talking Glucose Meter What You Need to Help Control Your Blood Sugar Levels?
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the main problem is elevated blood sugar levels. It is considered to be of much value to the person with diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2... to be able to measure their own blood glucose and discover how they can keep it under control. One day a method may be discov
Relax To Lower Blood Sugar
This article shows different mehtods of relaxation. and it shows how they can be helpful to a lower blood sugar level.
Paul Carlyle's Diabetes Miracle Cure Book Review
There are many diseases in the world, but none of them like diabetes. It is also known as a silent killer and eats the patient up from inside.
Diabetes 2 Symptoms In Children
Not too long ago the thought of diabetes 2 symptoms in children was non-existent. However, times have quickly changed. I wrote this article to point out some of the many dangers a diabetic faces. Armed with knowledge and guidance we can avoid many of the dangers associated with this disease.
The Eye Does Not See What the Mind Does Not Know
What can happen when an insulin injection site isn't rotated for 3 years?
Diabulimia - An Introduction to a Diabetes Eating Disorder
Most people are aware of the negative consequences of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. However, there is a new type of eating disorder on the rise, termed "diabulimia." This disorder affects Type 1 diabetic patients who require insulin in order to balance their blood glucose
Diabetic Sleep Disorders - The Effects of Sleep Loss on Diabetes
Diabetic sleep disorders are a concern for every type 1 and type 2 diabetic. Sleep loss has been proven to cause obesity and insulin resistance. Now there is some evidence that the underlying cause of some sleep deprivation is also a cause for type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes - Losing The First Five Pounds
The Type 2 diabetic trying to lose weight will have to start with the basics... a healthy eating plan will have to be looked at as a lifestyle change as opposed to merely a temporary solution. Definitive nutritional adjustments will have to be made to accommodate the body's requirements for imp
Diabetes Drug May Treat Fatty Liver
Early research shows the diabetes drug Actos may help treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, a common liver disease that currently has no drug treatment.
Diabetics, Remove This 'Double Whammy' Beverage From Your Diet Now
Type 2 diabetics get reduced risk by cutting out sodas
Diabetic Menu Basics
People with diabetes suffer from a condition in which their blood sugars become elevated to above normal levels, a dangerous situation if left untreated. This article discusses the importance of diet as a fundamental tool to manage and control blood sugar levels.
Diabetes and Depression Linked With Adverse Outcomes in HF
These comorbid conditions were predictors of a higher risk of death and cardiac rehospitalization in heart failure patients, a new study found.
Can Diabetes Cause Pancreatitis?
One of the responsibilities of the pancreas is to regulate blood sugar levels within our body. It meets this responsibility by producing the hormones our body needs for this important function, namely Insulin. But when a person has the diabetes disease, the pancreas' ability to regulate blood sugar
Type 2 Diabetes - Low Vitamin D Levels, Physical Inactivity, Being Overweight and Diabetes
Low vitamin D status, sedentary lifestyle, and being overweight or obese are all associated with the development of Type 2 diabetes, which is caused by insulin resistance. Researchers at the Medicine Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, compared the above risk factors in insulin-resistant and nonresistant