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Exercising is a great natural measure to check your diabetes level under control, however, you must be aware that it can be risky too if you are not adhering all necessary safety rules. So to make your way easy here we have enlisted some tips for a safe workout for diabetics. A person suffering from… Read More
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Glycemic Index denotes the measurement of a carbohydrate-rich food depicting its range or its capacity to elevate the quantity of glucose in the body which affects the blood sugar level. It is proved that the lower Glycemic index foods are good for health and controlling sugar level. The invention of Glycemic index value has enlightened… Read More
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Insulin is an essential hormone produced by the pancreas, which helps your body to get energy from the carbohydrates existing in daily food that you eat. Its primary work is to control or maintain your blood sugar level as in the lack of insulin the blood sugar level rate can be very high. There are… Read More
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If one has a health problem such as hypertension or blood pressure, staying alert about your BP count is important. Your life could depend on it. In case one is also on medication, precise BP readings need to be recorded. In the absence of solid data, it is not known how much medication should be… Read More
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Diabetes and Alzheimer’s are closely linked according to scientific research. Close to over 21 million US citizens have diabetes. This is a disease that is associated with a diminishing capacity of the body to convert glucose to energy. A significant percentage of these people do not know that they have diabetes. Most persons with diabetes… Read More
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Type 2 Diabetes and Diet A diabetes diet that is well balanced includes the right combination of healthy carbs, proteins, and fats. Just because you have type 2 diabetes does not mean you cannot make eating enjoyable, while considering the health factor. The key to choosing the right blend of foods is to check which… Read More
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Overview of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Generally, diabetes patients suffering from a complete lack of insulin are known as Type 1 diabetes and another one is when the patient have an insufficient amount of insulin or can’t utilize the insulin properly are known as Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes… Read More
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Thirty years ago, the subject of diabetes was far from taboo, but it wasn’t talked about that much, either. You only knew about it if you or someone you knew suffered from it. Now, it seems like every other commercial is advertising a new insulin delivery method, glucose monitoring system or other product made especially… Read More
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When the first forms of glucose monitoring came out in the 1960s, doctors said that patients monitoring their own levels at home would lead to complications. They argued that a lab test was the only effective method of tracking a patient’s blood-sugar levels. Today, doctors regularly subscribe glucose testing to patients with and without diabetes…. Read More
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Being regularly physically active and eating a nutritious diet is a vitally important prophylactic against chronic disease. These two critical lifestyle choices are the most important strategies that we can all adopt to protect ourselves from the biggest killers in the developed world today – none communicable lifestyle diseases or NCLD’s. Cardiovascular disease, cancer and… Read More
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A 2011 study, published in the Lancet, estimates that 347 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, a medical condition caused by raised blood sugar levels. The disease can have severe medical consequences such as heart diseases, kidney failure, nerve problems and in extreme cases, even blindness. As is evident from above, having high blood sugar… Read More
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Paleo diet huh? I could see the thinly veiled mockery coming from a mile away. When a diet becomes a buzzword on the streets of LA, you better be prepared to defend your credibility if you blog about it, especially if you blog on medical conditions and diseases. Among the grenades of surly hipster commentary… Read More
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High blood pressure in the American population is a huge issue. It increases the risk of serious illness or death, playing a supporting role in over 15% of all deaths in the United States. The most disconcerting fact is it is preventable. The American Heart Association asserts that 28% of the U.S. population is unaware… Read More
