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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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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