Comprehensive Diabetes Information and Lifestyle Guide
As much as a parent with a diabetic child would sometimes like, you cannot be with your child 24 hours a day to protect them. Entrusting their school to protect them is simply part of the process of living with diabetes. Working with the school to develop a care plan is the first step in … Read more
There are a number of different eye problems that occur because of diabetes. The most serious eye disease is called Diabetic Retinopathy. Over time, high blood glucose and high blood pressure from diabetes can damage the retina’s tiny blood vessels. Initially, the blood vessels swell and weaken. Next, clogging, in one or both eyes, can … Read more
Diabetes Prevention is no small feat. If given a choice, it is safe to say that most people would rather prevent diabetes than get the disease. This, of course, is mastering the obvious. The good news with diabetes is that awareness of the condition is rising and in many instances it is avoidable. So, how … Read more
When learning about diabetes new research findings, they can be hard to locate. We have put together this resource to help you get the information you are most looking for, so you can take charge of finding the best treatment options for your diabetes. Before we take a look at some of your online research … Read more
Diabetes is responsible for a host of nerve related disorders, commonly referred to as diabetic neuropathies. The problem is very wide spread and can affect every organ system. Approximately 60% -70% of all people with diabetes develop some form of nerve damage. The risk of developing a nerve disorder increases with time and age, with … Read more
The Diabetes PCOS link is disturbing at best. But, what is PCOS and how does it lead to diabetes? What are the PCOS causes? What are the best books on PCOS? And, why can’t your doctor diagnose it? Let’s take a look at this relatively unknown, but powerful condition. PCOS stands for PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome. … Read more
Diabetes and kidney disease don’t have to be a forgone conclusion. Learning how to work with your body to keep your kidney’s healthy is critical. For proper motivation, let’s look at some of the startling facts first. Over 100,000 people are diagnosed with kidney failure each year. Kidney failure is often referred to as chronic … Read more
Diabetes insulin treatment can be complicated. Insulin is needed to help sugar transfer from the blood to the cells so that the cells can have energy. If your body does not produce enough, or any, insulin, you must take some for this transfer process to work properly. Today, all insulin produced in the United States … Read more
Why is diabetes and heart disease such an important topic? Diabetics are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes congestive heart failure and strokes than other people. Incredible – in a bad way. How is diabetes related to heart disease? Heart disease and strokes are often grouped together and called cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular diseases … Read more
Diabetes and exercise go hand in hand. The importance of exercise when you have diabetes cannot be under estimated. But, what are the top diabetes exercise programs? And, how does exercise affect diabetes? First, let’s take a look at the benefits of exercise and diabetes health. The National Institute of Health lists the following, research … Read more