Several studies have already proven the close association between excess weight and diabetes. This means that it is a given that losing weight can help cure diabetes. The question is how can losing weight cure diabetes effectively? One of the staple natural remedies, and even part of the medical treatment prescribed by physicians in curing [...]
Are you eating too much sweet treats such as chocolates, cakes, cupcakes, and such? Think twice before you start munching on those bars of goodies again. This is not to scare you but merely to caution you that too much is not always a good thing, but can eventually be harmful to your health. Sweets [...]
High blood sugar levels lead to many health complications; hence, a person must try his or her best to keep the blood sugar level normal so that he or she does not suffer from any medical problem. Following are the medical conditions you can get due to elevated sugar levels: 1. Diabetes 2. Hypoglycemia 3. [...]
Sticking yourself with a lancet several times a day is no one’s idea of a good time. It can be inconvenient and painful. That’s one reason many people don’t test their blood sugar as often as they should. Fortunately, lancing devices and blood glucose monitors are always improving. Less invasive and faster devices are now [...]
Gestational diabetes occurs to pregnant women. There are many women who are not aware of this condition and that is why, they do not take care of themselves when they get pregnant. However, nowadays due to the unhealthy lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits of a person, it has become very common and a major reason [...]
The food we eat needs to be broken down into minute pieces that can diffuse in the blood and give energy to the various parts of our body that require it to function properly. The sugar is broken down by special cells called insulin, but if our body stops producing, insulin in the pancreas, then [...]
The back part of your eye, called the retina, is nourished by many tiny vessels. These blood vessels are often among the first to be damaged by high blood sugar. Nearly everyone with type 1 diabetes and more than 6 out of 10 people with type 2 diabetes develop some form of eye damage by [...]
Diabetic neuropathy (noo-ROP-uh-thee) affects 6 out of 10 people with diabetes. Sometimes the results can be painful and disabling. More often symptoms are mild. What are the signs and symptoms? There are many kinds of nerve damage. Damage to nerves that control your muscles may leave you with weakened muscles and an unsteady walk. Damage [...]
Your doctor will likely begin your examination by asking you questions about your blood sugar readings and overall health: How have you been feeling? Have you been experiencing any new symptoms or problems? Have you been able to keep your blood sugar within your target range? It’s important to bring your daily log of blood [...]
High blood sugar can impair your immune system from fighting off bacteria and viruses that cause infection. One common site of infection is your gums. That’s because your mouth harbors many bacteria. If these germs settle in your gums and cause an infection, you may end up with gum disease that can cause your teeth [...]