Although consuming sugar doesn’t cause type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it is still important to monitor your carbohydrate and sugar intake as a component of managing diabetes. Staying physically active and eating mindfully can significantly reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes. How Obesity Leads to Diabetes According to several research studies, approximately one-third … Continue reading Should Diabetics Drink Diet Soda?
There is a direct connection between sleeping patterns and diabetes that people should be aware of in order to protect their overall health. According to medical research studies, diabetes adversely affects sleeping, with further evidence indicating that lack of sleep increases the risk of developing diabetes. Studies also show that people that suffer from sleeplessness … Continue reading There Is a Connection Between Sleep and Diabetes
One of the negative results of having Type 2 diabetes is erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction prevents men from maintaining a firm erection long enough for sex. It can also be linked to other problems that diabetes brings like heart disease and high blood pressure. All of those associated problems affect sexual performance. There are … Continue reading Understand How Diabetes Affects Erectile Dysfunction
More than 463 million people across the world live with diabetes. Approximately 10.5 percent of the U.S. population, or 34. 2 million people have diabetes including both diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes. More than a million have Type 1 diabetes. There are three dangerous myths many believe. Those misbeliefs can prevent people from getting the treatment … Continue reading 3 Dangerous Diabetes Myths You Should Know About
Diabetes can be confusing for many people who are newly diagnosed. There are different types of insulin and discovering which type is best for you can be a challenge but it starts with research. A Look at Diabetes Diabetes, whether you have Type 1, Type 2, or gestational, is when your pancreas doesn’t produce the … Continue reading What You Should Know About the Six Types of Insulin
What is Diabetes? A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications, one of which is diabetic neuropathy- damage of the nerves in the foot. Neuropathy can cause one to lose sensation in the feet. You will not even be able … Continue reading Are Diabetic Shoes Necessary?
For some people, a glass of alcohol here and there may not cause any harm. However, if you are living with a medical condition, such as diabetes, alcohol can affect how well your blood glucose (sugar) level is managed. It may potentially harm your body by preventing your liver from doing its job- regulating your … Continue reading Drinking and Diabetes: What You Should Know
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Even though you can not cure your diabetes, you can take important steps in managing it and staying healthy. Here is a list of the top 5 foods you should avoid if you have diabetes. 1. Sugary beverages … Continue reading 5 Foods Every Diabetic Should Avoid
There are many complications associated with diabetes. The condition is characterized by high blood sugar levels, which affect every organ system in the body. Therefore, patients must pay close attention to any changes they notice and notify their caregivers immediately. Many believe that since diabetes is a disease of the pancreas, it would only affect … Continue reading Diabetes and Your Feet: What You Should Know
Researchers at the University of Surrey are researching how the time of day a person eats may reduce the risk of obesity, and cholesterol levels associated with type 2 diabetes. The 10-week study led by Dr. Denise Robertson will study 51 participants between the ages of 18-65 who have a risk of developing type 2 … Continue reading Changing Mealtime Could Reduce Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
