Diabetes leads to chronically high blood glucose levels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, i.e., CDC around 29.1 million Americans are living with this chronic disease. This means that 1 of 11 people has the condition. Previously, these people depended only on daily finger sticks or urine tests in order to measure […]
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Diabetic neuropathies are actually a group of nerve disorders that occur due to diabetes. Over time, individuals with this chronic illness can experience nerve damage in their bodies. Moreover, some individuals have nerve damage, but still, they don’t have any symptoms. Other individuals might have signs such as numbness, pain, or tingling in the legs, […]
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What is an insulin shock and who’s at risk of experiencing it? This is something that those with one of the most common diseases nowadays might want to know. What is an Insulin Shock? Individuals affected by the chronic disease called diabetes who take regular insulin shots should be careful not to forget to eat […]
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We’ve come to the last group of foods after going through starchy grains, starchy vegetables, fruits, vegetables, proteins, and dairy. Today it’s time to point out the best superfoods from the food group called fats. And no, fats are not something we should avoid as they are essential for our health, just like all other […]
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If someone has diabetes, she/he knows how important our food choices are. Even though there’s no food we should stop using it completely, there are some things we should avoid more than others. Also, we may think we mustn’t eat something when in reality it’s ok to have it occasionally and in tiny amounts. Nevertheless, […]
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There are plenty of diabetes specialists who can help treat or manage this common condition. However, each of these specialists has a very different role. This guide can help people learn about all the different doctors that can help with diabetes. They can assist in various ways. So, keep reading to learn about all the […]
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Stomach and gastrointestinal pains could be a sign of a more serious problem. One such problem is gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is a stomach disease that affects the nerves that control the muscles of the stomach. When these muscles stop working, the stomach can’t properly grind and empty the food into the intestine. This disease can interfere […]
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How do you usually travel to work? Is it by car, bus, or maybe you’re biking? Well, according to U.K. researchers, active modes of traveling to work like biking or walking reduce the risk of diabetes and obesity. The Study Anthony Laverty, MSc, and his team from the Imperial College London compared the risk of […]
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Diabetes is one of the most common diseases of our time. It’s characterized by high blood glucose levels which can wreak havoc on different organs in the body when persisting for a long time. That’s why it’s crucial to control your blood glucose. If you have type 1 diabetes, that means taking insulin shots every […]
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Constant high blood glucose levels lead to diabetes, which, in turn, cause many health complications if left untreated. Some of the common health problems among diabetics with poor diabetes management affect the feet. There are two major causes of diabetes foot problems: poor circulation and nerve damage. One of the most dangerous problems is Charcot […]
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