Children have much to gain from raising a pet at home, especially if they are involved in its care. According to research, this may be particularly useful for those with diabetes type 1. Around 1.25 million children in America have this chronic condition. Those affected by it have to keep their blood glucose levels in […]
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We have some news for you which we think you will find interesting. There is a new app for smartphones that is currently in its trial stage. Its purpose is to help pregnant women who happen to be diabetic better manage their condition. This includes helping them hinder the gaining of excessive weight while pregnant. […]
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The pancreas is an organ located in front of the spine behind the lower part of the stomach. It has a crucial part in diabetes. This is mostly because it produces one of the most important hormones for regulating blood glucose levels, insulin. Moreover, the pancreas is important for two separate organ systems, the exocrine […]
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Wild cucumber, also known by the name Echinocystis lobate, is a member of the gourd family, the Cucurbitaceae. Parts of this family are the melons – Cucumis, domestic cucumbers – Cucumis sativus, pumpkins, and squashes – Cucurbita. The wild cucumber is an annual plant which means that it grows each spring and usually dies in […]
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Type one diabetes is the condition when the pancreas stops producing insulin, which is a hormone that helps food transform into energy. It happens when the immune system destroys the beta cells or the cells that produce insulin. The reasons why this process occurs can be different. Sometimes environmental factors are to blame, but sometimes […]
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Diabetes i.e. diabetes mellitus is a number of metabolic diseases in which an individual experiences high blood sugar i.e. blood glucose. In these cases the production of insulin is inadequate, or the cells of the body don’t respond as they should to insulin, or it might be a combination of both. There are 3 types […]
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Changes in seasons do affect not only our mood but our overall health. In case we have diabetes, we should pay attention to these drastic changes in temperatures because they can alter our blood sugar levels. How Can Heat Affect Us? Heat does not directly affect our blood sugar levels but the release of hormones […]
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Magnesium is a mineral that is vital to the function of the body. It aids to keep the heart rhythm steady, blood pressure normal and the bones strong. However, it seems that there is more to magnesium than we know about. According to one research, there is a connection between magnesium intake and type 2 […]
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According to a recent study, those who have type 2 diabetes have a good reason to consume protein. The researchers at the CSIRO, i.e. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization made a diet that is composed of low carbs with high amounts of unsaturated fats and protein. The principal research scientist, associate professor Grant Brinkworth […]
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According to some research that was recently conducted, babies who are born early seem to have a greater chance of developing type I diabetes than those who are born on the term. It also appears that an early birth (namely one from 37-39 weeks) can also mean an increased risk of developing illnesses and obesity, […]
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