Diabetes occurs when the body is unable to produce or properly use insulin, which results in high blood glucose, or sugar levels. Furthermore, high blood sugar levels can lead to a number of conditions and complications, including heart disease, blindness, and the amputation of limbs. Maintaining healthy and stable blood glucose levels is a key step…
Diabetes is now considered an epidemic in the Philippines, with 1 of 14 Filipino adults affected by this disease. A significant portion of that statistic is adult Filipinos with type 2 diabetes. When you have type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not create enough insulin, a hormone that regulates the transport of sugar into your cells,…
Previously Published on The Herald-Times – Ah, how I miss the holidays already. I already miss the merriment, gift exchanges and the delicious pies, tarts and other sweet goodies. In my case, my weakness — my mother-in-law’s finger-lickin’ molasses cookies. What we don’t ever think about — rightfully so — is the massive amount of sugar we are consuming, and…
Are you new to diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that can be very challenging for people to deal with as it requires a lifestyle change. If you’re someone who has just recently discovered they have ( #t1d ) type 1 or ( #t2d ) type 2 diabetes, it can be quite alarming. Hopefully, this article…
Previously Published on Timesnownews.com – Although diabetes can be managed with medication, experts recommend trying to do so by adopting lifestyle changes such as following a low-carbohydrate, sugar-free diet and getting ample workouts. In this article, you’ll learn how blueberries can help combat diabetes. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Insulin is a hormone that helps the cells absorb glucose…
Previously Published on HealthCentral – IF YOU’VE JUST been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or you’ve been living with it for a while, your doctor has likely given you a prescription for insulin—and you’re likely a little less than thrilled at the prospect of being on this medication for the rest of your life. But what…
Previously Published on dnyuz.com – Brian Shelton’s life was ruled by Type 1 diabetes. Could it be a cure for Type 1 Diabetes? It Has Worked for One Man. When his blood sugar plummeted, he would lose consciousness without warning. He crashed his motorcycle into a wall. He passed out in a customer’s yard while delivering mail….
Previously Published on ArabNews.com – The revolutionary new type 2 diabetes pill introduced in Saudi Arabia is called GLP-1 RA. The drug controls blood sugar through 4 key mechanisms, removing the need for injections. JEDDAH: In Saudi Arabia, one in five people are diagnosed with the chronic progressive disease type 2 diabetes. This figure is double the…
Did you know that insulin was discovered one hundred years ago? In 1921, Canadian scientist Frederick Banting identified the medical potential of insulin in diabetes treatment. Since that time, the lives of people who have high blood sugar levels have drastically changed. Namely, their life expectancy has increased, as well as their standard of living….