Diabetes has been a diagnosed disease for more than 100 years but people are still unaware of the facts of it. There are a lot of myths when you talk about both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and the real facts may surprise some people. The cause of diabetes, how it’s treated and whether … Continue reading 3 Facts About Diabetes Medications
Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder in which your body does not respond normally or does not produce enough insulin, which causes blood sugar or glucose levels to spike. Diabetes mellitus is a disease that causes increased urination and thirst. It also makes people lose weight without trying and damages the nerves, causing problems with sensation. … Continue reading What is Diabetes Mellitus?
Insulin and glucagon are secreted by the pancreas to regulate your blood sugar levels. If the level of secretion is higher or lower than the typical range, this causes your blood sugar level to spike or drop, which is not a good thing. Glucagon and insulin work together to maintain homeostasis for your blood sugar … Continue reading How Insulin and Glucagon Regulate Blood Sugar
Although type-2 diabetes is something you should be very concerned about, there is a silver lining to it. Because of extensive research, the AACE released a care model with 4 stages that will help doctors take the right preventive steps to reduce type-2 diabetes complications. Stage 1 The first stage of type-2 diabetes is defined … Continue reading What are the 4 Stages of Type-2 Diabetes?
Type-1 Diabetes has 3 main stages according to the ADA. Knowing this information can guide clinicians to easily diagnose patients who are experiencing this disease at an earlier stage, allowing them to effectively manage their diabetes early. This autoimmune disease attacks and destroys beta cells in the pancreas, which are the same cells responsible for … Continue reading What are the 3 Main Stages of Type-1 Diabetes?
Those with diabetes have some different challenges when springtime comes. That includes how to carry their diabetic equipment, avoiding sugary spring and summer snacks, and ways to get in shape without messing with their blood sugar levels. All of these challenges can be met with ease as long as you plan ahead. Diabetic Equipment Spring … Continue reading What Spring Means For Diabetes Patients
One of the rules of being a diabetic is that you must have regular food intake to keep your insulin levels equalized. Fasting or binge eating isn’t in the cards. That means you will need to snack some throughout the day and evening to maintain your levels. Those who are also trying to lose weight … Continue reading The Four Perfect Snacks for Diabetics
Type 2 diabetes causes a person’s blood sugar levels to increase, and recognizing the early signs and symptoms of this chronic disease is ideal. Knowing the signs will let you get treated early and avoid severe complications. Here are some signs that could indicate you have type 2 diabetes. Although these are helpful, it is … Continue reading What are the Early Signs of Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes is not something you want to have, as it could disrupt your career and many of the good things happening in your life. And because of it, you try your best to stay healthy and prevent it from happening. However, there are many myths that surround this disease, and … Continue reading 5 Myths About Diabetes You Should Know
Diabetics know the drama of blood sugar fluctuations. They can be normal when they test their blood in the morning and over 300 at lunch. They can hit bottom at 3 p.m. Understanding what causes these dramatic shifts will help you better manage blood sugar levels. Many things can cause blood sugar to rise and … Continue reading Surprising Reasons Your Blood Sugar Swings
