Diabetes information
Diabetes in any form is a condition involving the inability of the body to efficiently carry glucose to the body’s cells and convert it into energy. The key to this issue has to do with the amount of insulin the pancreas produces. However, without sufficient insulin, glucose collects in the bloodstream and is capable of…
There are so many potential complications for diabetes ranging from blindness to limb amputation. For diabetics, it’s important to keep blood sugar levels in check to keep the complications to a minimum. Learn more about out of control diabetes signs, symptoms and management. When I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I was not…
DMP is an app that aims to foster a community for people with diabetes. Here the users can connect with each other and find relevant information about how to properly manage diabetes.
According to statistics, about 4 million people are estimated to be living with diabetes in the UK, and the number is expected to rise to more than 5 million by 2025. Despite this fact, most people still do not have the right information about the disease. With November 14 as the World’s Diabetes Day, here…
According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 30 million Americans are currently living with diabetes. This condition is one of the leading causes of death in the US—occupying the 7th position. Diabetes is of different types. One category of the condition is an auto-immune response of the body to pancreatic cells. These cells are responsible…
DNA tests were only used very rarely, and for extreme circumstances a few years ago, but are more common today. People are getting them to find out all kinds of things about themselves and even their pets. Among the things you can get checked, is diabetes, or at least the DNA testing companies say that you can….
Diabetes is a condition which has to be managed properly with time to time care. Check out our 3 Simple Ways to Prevent Diabetes.
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?
Alcohol and diabetes are complicated. It’s not surprising that combining the two can produce complicated effects.
In fact, depending on a person’s condition, consuming alcohol can raise or lower the blood glucose level. For people with well-managed diabetes, a smaller amount of alcohol can elevate their blood glucose levels.
But, if people with diabetes drink larger amounts of alcohol, they could produce the opposite effect. They could experience hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose levels.