Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. The body of pregnant women begins storing more glucose to provide the baby with the right amounts. Also, during pregnancy, certain hormonal changes increase the levels of blood sugar as well as the risk of pregnancy complications. So, those women whose body is not […]
Continue reading
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs due to high glucose levels in the bloodstream. When people eat food, it breaks down into glucose by the liver, and it is absorbed by the cells of the muscles and the fat. Then it is stored as energy. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas is not able to […]
Continue reading
After our diabetes diagnosis, we learn everything about the condition and about the dos and the don’ts. Then together with our doctor, we make a diabetes management plan. In those with type 2 diabetes, a common part of this is the self-monitoring. The finger-stick blood test that has been promoted as a convenient, easy, and […]
Continue reading
Type 1 diabetes is actually a chronic disease. In this type of diabetes, the cells in the pancreas which make insulin are destroyed, and the body is not capable of producing insulin. People should know that insulin is a hormone that helps the cells of our body use natural sugar for energy. This natural sugar […]
Continue reading
Doctors always tell us to eat more greens, but it turns out they could soon start prescribing broccoli. It was discovered that a powder that contains concentrated extract from broccoli could be extremely beneficial for blood sugar levels. Research showed that the extract lowered blood glucose levels in participants with chronic conditions by up to […]
Continue reading
Around 80% of the cholesterol in the body is made by the liver. The rest of it comes from our diet. So, if we consume less food, the body will try to compensate by producing more. Therefore, the LDL and HDL cholesterol alone, are pointless predictors of heart disease. However, increased LDL cholesterol may be […]
Continue reading
Kerry Hoffman is a 32-year-old man who is 6’1” tall. He used to weigh 343 pounds, and now he weighs a shocking 189 pounds. Kerry says, he has been overweight for his entire life. When he graduated from high school, he was 250 pounds. However, his body was in fairly good shape because he played […]
Continue reading
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas is not able to produce insulin, which is crucial for managing blood glucose levels. That is why those who have this metabolic condition, have to always monitor their blood glucose levels. Whenever they need to stabilize their blood sugar, they inject insulin. But, too much insulin can drop the […]
Continue reading
Even as far back as ancient times, the wise Hippocrates stated that everyone has a physician inside him or her, and that one simply needs to help it in its work. He claimed the greatest natural healing force is the one inside us. And while he indeed said that food should be our medicine, he […]
Continue reading
How to Spot Diabetes? First thing’s first, we need to be sure we have diabetes before we take the necessary steps towards managing it. How? It’s always best to consult with our doctor about any fears or suspicions we might have. Our doctor might also suspect diabetes if we happen to have a family history […]
Continue reading