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Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood glucose (the main source of energy that comes from the food you eat) is too high over a prolonged period.
Is Fasting Good for Our Blood Sugar Levels?
There are many ways we can manage type 2 diabetes if we dedicate our time and put a lot of effort into it. One of the ways is to restrict calorie intake and try fasting. Fasting is said to be good for managing blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Here’s more about it. Fasting and […]
Continue readingThe Progress Toward a Bionic Pancreas for Type 1 Diabetes
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 readingApple Watch Can Detect Early Signs of Diabetes with Over 80% Accuracy
Apple Watches can not only keep us more active, but a bit also detects different health problem. So far, they have been able to detect sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and atrial fibrillation, using data from I’s heart rate sensor. Nowadays, the deep learning network of the mobile health data company is adding another disease […]
Continue readingImportant Things We Must Know About Glucose Test Strips
It is very easy to overlook the test strips due to their high price tag. But, these strips contain a layer upon layer of cutting-edge technology, engineering, and science. They prove that technology can make life with diabetes easier. Test strips or blood glucose test strips play a crucial role in blood sugar testing. These […]
Continue reading10 Latest Diabetes Discoveries Everyone Should Know
Diabetes is a serious condition that requires daily care. It affects 29 million people only in the U.S. Unfortunately, the numbers keep increasing. That is why researchers have dedicated their time to find new treatments for managing this condition. Here are the latest diabetes discoveries that can pave the way for a new diabetes treatment. […]
Continue readingType 3c Diabetes – What It Is and Why It’s Often Misdiagnosed
For a long time diabetes has been separated into type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. However, a new type has entered into this mix, and the truth is that it is not diagnosed properly. As most of us probably know type 1 diabetes happens when the pancreas does not make insulin. And this type […]
Continue readingEverything We Need to Know About Diabetes and Body Piercing
Before getting any kind of piercing done, most people think about how they should take care of it. But, if we have diabetes, we should know that we must pay more attention. Here is everything we need to know about diabetes and body piercing. Let’s get one thing straight, having diabetes doesn’t instantly mean that […]
Continue readingType 1 Diabetes: Causes, Risk Factors, Signs, Complications and Treatment
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 which helps the cells of our body use natural sugar for energy. This natural sugar […]
Continue readingIs Self-Monitoring Effective?
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 readingThe Reason Why Cholesterol May Not Be The Main Cause of Heart Disease
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 […]
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