Approximately half of all Americans have periodontal (gum disease), reports the CDC. However, around 91% of Americans over the age of 20 have had cavities at some point in their lives. The statistics are worrisome, considering both cavities and gum disease can lead to tooth loss and a plethora of other health issues. Diabetes oral…
People diagnosed with high blood pressure often fear taking drugs to keep their numbers low all their lives. However, this does not have to be the case. Incorporating lifestyle changes and activities provides a natural way to help regulate your blood pressure and help you live a life not pegged on heavy medication. Some activities…
Body mass index (BMI) is an analytical method used in most hospital environments. Though it has been widely used for decades as the go-to measurement for health based on body size, it has been highly derided for generalizing what it means to be healthy. Many people believe that BMI is outdated and incorrect and should…
Diabetic neuropathy can impact various aspects of a patient’s life. Apart from the numbness and tingling that are common symptoms of neuropathy, the associated loss of reflexes and persistent pain and cramping can make it very difficult to get through the day. In some instances, pain and discomfort brought on by diabetic neuropathy are severe enough…
In order to manage diabetes, you need to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Doctors will give you guidance and prescribe traditional treatments. This includes things like insulin injections, which are capable of keeping your blood sugar levels at normal rates. However, at the same time, if you suffer from diabetes, you might also take advantage…
Diabetes is spreading worldwide at high rates. 7 out of 10 people are diabetic patients with either type 1 or type 2. But still under developed countries are struggling to control its higher spreading rates. Countries with low to moderate literacy rates have far more diabetic patient’s ratio in contrast to countries with high literacy…
People who suffer from high blood glucose levels (diabetes), have to take medications to control blood sugar levels. This can however cause the serious condition – hypoglycemia. What is Hypoglycemia? It’s a condition opposite to diabetes of very low blood glucose level. This condition may be very dangerous and even life-threatening, however, it’s extremely important…
The coronavirus has exploded around the world, “The Pandemic“. And while many of us were thinking in February that it would be a passing concern, the virus has now taken over our entire way of life. With the majority of Americans still under stay-at-home orders, this new normal doesn’t appear to be going anywhere soon….
Previously Published on Endocrinologyadvisor.com – Findings from a 17-week, randomized, open-label, crossover study comparing the efficacy of fast-acting insulin aspart (faster aspart) with standard insulin aspart (IAsp) delivered by an automated closed-loop system in adults with type 1 diabetes(T1D) showed faster aspart demonstrated greater glucose time in range (TIR) compared with IAsp (82.3% [78.5, 83.7]…