April 8, 2009
- Diabetes Myths and Facts
By Nick Mutt
Insulin is the best drug for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (Insulin dependent diabetes), also known as juvenile onset diabetes. (…)
March 26, 2009
- The Need For Diabetic Shoes
By R. Ashok Kumar
Diabetic Shoes
What is the need for diabetic shoes?
One of the common outfalls of suffering from diabetes is the loss of sensations in lower limbs. (…)
March 22, 2009
- Type 1 Diabetes
By Josh Riverside
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile onset diabetes are some of the other terms that refer to type 1 diabetes, a lifelong disease that marks insufficient insulin production for proper regulation of the body?s blood sugar levels. (…)
March 15, 2009
- Diabetes The Basics
By Aron Wallad
You have just found out you have diabetes. No reason to be alarmed. (…)
March 3, 2009
- Type 2 Diabetes - 5 Things You May Not Know
By Andrew Best
Here are 5 things you should but may not know about type 2 diabetes:
1. (…)
February 19, 2009
- Some Common Symptoms of Diabetes
By Ola Martinsson
Diabetes of different types is known by a number of names. (…)
February 11, 2009
- Care And Treatment Of Diabetes
By Kerry Ng
There are three different types of diabetes and each requires different treatment. (…)
January 26, 2009
- What Are the Three Types of Diabetes?
By Orlando Racelis
When we are doing an analysis of a certain problem, what we usually do? We zero in on the case and isolate the problem, is it not? (…)
December 30, 2008
- Diabetes and Exercise
By R. Ashok Kumar
Can Exercise Help with Diabetes?
Exercise is always a helpful option to take. There are more benefits and almost negligible demerits of regular exercise. (…)
December 17, 2008
- Insulin Injections
By Milos Pesic
If you have Type 1 diabetes, you will definitely have to take insulin injections. (…)
November 23, 2008
- Normal Range Blood Sugar - What Are Normal Blood Sugar Levels?
By Samantha Raynor
Normal range blood sugar levels can vary through out the day based on different including what food you have eaten, how long it has been since you last ate as well as how much physical activity you have been engaged in. (…)
November 4, 2008
- Diabetes - The Epidemic
It was recently reported that the diabetes rate is up 90% this decade from the previous decade in the U.S. The cases of those newly diagnosed with diabetes rose to over 9 people in 1,000, which is up from just over 4 people in the previous few years. It is not only affecting adults, but also children.
Type 2 diabetes is the form that is on the increase at such a rapid rate, although Type 1, or juvenile diabetes, is also on the rise. Type 2 is most commonly associated with obesity and poor dietary and exercise habits.
The increase seems to be coming mostly in the Southern United States, with West Virginia seeing the largest percentage of increase. The American Diabetes Association reports that 23.6 million U.S. (…)
October 28, 2008
- Carbohydrates and Diabetes
Eating the right kind and amount of food is one of the best ways to control blood sugar levels. (…)
September 22, 2008
- Blood Sugar Basics
Blood sugar is a term very familiar to diabetics . However, it is a concept everyone should understand because it has a major impact on weight management and the maintenance of overall health. (…)
September 17, 2008
- Signs of Diabetes
There has yet to be a specific cause or any one factor determined for what causes diabetes, but there have been strong hereditary connections made and people with a close family member with type 2 diabetes have up to a 15 % increase in getting the disease. (…)
September 16, 2008
- What Is It That Makes Diabetes Such A Health Risk?
Basically diabetes is the result of insulin problems and is caused by the body’s inability to either develop enough insulin, or to be able to use the insulin that it does produce. (…)
