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?In addition to managing your diet it is important to keep a close watch on your glucose levels. Find the... 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 >
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 >
While no cure for diabetes exists, diabetics can live a healthy life by properly managing their condition and controlling their blood sugar levels. At this time, nothing can replace the traditional ways of managing diabetes. These methods include: eating a healthy, controlled diet getting plenty of exercise monitoring blood glucose levels frequently using insulin, if necessary. Along with... Read more >
Many people believe that the diabetic diet is about what you can't eat. However, recent research shows that the addition of certain foods, such as buckwheat and cinnamon, may actually help diabetics control their blood sugar. Contrary to popular belief, diabetics don't have a list of foods they can or cannot eat. The key to controlling diabetes is avoiding excessively high or low blood sugar levels. The only... Read more >
An islet cell transplant is a new and promising treatment for Type 1 diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that’s marked by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin, a hormone that helps the body to use glucose (sugar) for energy. Until now, the most prevalent treatment for Type 1 diabetes has been regular injections of insulin. While islet cell transplant is still in its infancy, its potential as a viable... Read more >
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