Insulin is a hormone that boosts up your endocrine system and is produced by pancreas. It provides a major role in normalizing your body blood sugar levels. It works by utilizing glucose from food and storing it for future.
It’s not a hidden fact that cigarettes are harmful to your health. The more you smoke, the more health complications you will face in the future. When it comes to the relationship between diabetes and traditional cigarettes, studies suggest, the more you smoke, the more likely you are to develop the disease. In fact, according…
Diabetes is a serious illness that’s affecting the majority of people over 40. While there are steps that you can take to prevent yourself from diabetes, you can never recover from it once you are diagnosed with diabetes. People presume that diabetics are overweight and obese. While this may be true for some, most of…
Research shows that community support is crucial for diabetics. With social distancing measures in effect, the diabetes community has transitioned to the online realm. Popular social media platforms include diabetes pages and groups on Instagram and Facebook. What about an app designed and tailored towards diabetics with topic-specific forums and exclusive live streams?
THC effect of CBD on t2d. Diabetes is an all-consuming condition. When you have Type 2 Diabetes (t2d), your life is often controlled by the disease and its effects. It not only impacts you and your quality of life, but the ripple effects can also impact your family and loved ones. Many people will turn…
When I woke up this morning my A/C was cranking and I didn’t want to get out of bed to exercise. I told myself last night that exercising outside was a priority for me because no rain was in site. However, when I stepped foot outside, it was so hot and humid that you could…
Ulcers are a serious complication stemming from diabetes but there are non-surgical ways to treat diabetic foot ulcers. 15% of diabetics will develop a diabetic foot ulcer at some point in their lives. In fact, many patients with infected diabetic foot ulcers need to have at least a partial amputation. And that’s just one side…
Diabetes is a chronic condition that must be managed responsibly. The good news is that modern medicine understands more about this condition than at any time in the past. Medications, diet planning, and a number of other resources make it possible to structure a viable plan for blood sugar management and enjoy a high quality…
Many people living with diabetes are concerned about heightened risks for contracting the coronavirus, and rightly so. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lists diabetes sufferers among the at risk group if the condition is not under control. While every precaution should be taken, there is no way to guarantee you’ll avoid illness. By working…