Every cell in the body requires energy to perform its functions. One of the primary fuels the body uses to supply energy to cells is glucose, a sugar produced in the body from food sources. Without glucose, the cell runs out of energy and dies. After eating, the level of blood sugar rises. A special molecule called insulin is required to transfer the sugar from the blood into the cells for the production... Read more >
People with diabetes have to take special care of themselves in order to manage their condition and prevent serious complications from arising. Although diabetes can cause vision loss, heart disease and kidney failure, with the proper care, diabetics can effectively ward off these complications. Living with diabetes means that people have to regularly check their blood glucose levels and possibly inject... Read more >
The thought of having to convert to eating a diabetic diet can be intimidating, especially to someone who is newly diagnosed with diabetes. After all, what makes a recipe appropriate for a person with diabetes? What's the best way to meet nutritional needs without compromising taste, convenience, and pleasure? Learn more in this Free Guide to controlling diabetes In addition to managing your diet it is... Read more >
You've just been told you have diabetes and your head is swirling with questions. The doctor said the most likely diagnosis is type 2 diabetes and that your symptoms will respond to proper diet and exercise. Or perhaps you've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The glucose tolerance test they had you take shows your body isn't able to keep up with its increased insulin demands now that you're... Read more >
Managing diabetes is essential to avoiding the numerous health complications associated with uncontrolled blood glucose levels. Diabetics who don't manage their condition can suffer from mild to severe problems with their eyes, nerves, feet, kidneys and heart. While diabetics themselves need to take control of their condition, family members of a diabetic should also make sure that they know as much as they can... Read more >
When people have diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure can cause them to suffer from more serious diabetes complications. As a result, diabetics need to monitor not only their blood glucose levels but also their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. If a diabetic starts exhibiting the symptoms of high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, he should see a physician immediately for a proper... Read more >
Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) is a condition that affects about twenty million Americans. The presence of impaired glucose tolerance is an important indicator of an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. With the alarming rise of diabetes in America, the research community is paying close attention to contributing factors, such as obesity and impaired glucose tolerance.Syndrome X and Impaired Glucose... Read more >
morefocus recently surveyed people's attitudes towards diabetes. Nearly 700 answered questions regarding what they know and how they feel about the condition. Eight-three percent of respondents have one or more family member with diabetes. Interestingly, 30 percent of people look to health websites before talking to their doctor when seeking out information about diabetes. Unsurprisingly, people with at... Read more >
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