Diabetes
« Previous EntriesAll About Type One Diabetes – Treatment
Friday, September 3rd, 2010As a matter of fact, type two diabetes takes a relatively short time to develop. The first symptoms include increased urge for urination. This is because the body will try to get rid of the excess glucose and hence it is diluted with water. However, if this type of diabetes is not promptly treated, it [...]
Breast Cancer in Women With Type 2 Diabetes – Iodine and Breast Health!
Friday, September 3rd, 2010As you know, breast cancer is considered to be epidemic among women over fifty whether or not they have Type 2 diabetes. It’s still not clear whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases your risk of breast cancer but there is actually more consensus in the medical research community over this issue than many others. That [...]
Diabetes 101
Friday, September 3rd, 2010There is so much that you need to know about when it comes to diabetes. Diabetes is defined as a group of diseases that are metabolic in nature which cause a person to have high blood sugar either because the pancreas is not producing adequate amounts of insulin or because the cells of the body [...]
Diabetes – Genetics Or Lifestyle?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Most of us hear that genetics loads the gun and lifestyle pulls the trigger. Let me go into details on what that means. Genetics is something that runs in families, whether it’s obesity, heart disease, diabetes, etc.
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What Are the Symptoms of Diabetes in Children?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Diabetes is one of the major ailments that affect the children and so far the cause of diabetes in children has not been clearly understood. The scientists propose that the major cause could probably be genetic or environmental influences.
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Infant With a Diabetic Mother
Friday, September 3rd, 2010An infant of a diabetic mother with illness that was poorly controlled throughout the pregnancy is typically larger and heavier compared to other babies. The baby will also have a greater chance of developing a congenital irregularity such as cardiac irregularity, as if hyperglycemia were teratogenetic to the quickly developing of fetus.
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Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Heart Disease
Friday, September 3rd, 2010People with Type 2 diabetes, which is characterized by insulin resistance where the hormone insulin becomes less effective at lowering blood sugar levels, are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Insulin resistance is now recognized as an independent predictor for cardiovascular disease, and most Type 2 diabetics also have other risk markers.
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Treats Made by Bakeries For Diabetics
Friday, September 3rd, 2010A diabetic bakery is one that is loved by many diabetics as these places offer very nice and pleasing deserts such as Danish and pies especially when it comes to certain celebration in the holiday times and even just to enjoy a day alone. And these pastries that are made at these diabetic friendly bakeries [...]
Do Diabetic Foods Really Have to Taste Bad?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010If you are a person with either type one or type two diabetes then you will have to keep up to a strict diet in order to control your blood sugar level. And as no one likes the idea of a diet this sis a fact that the diabetic patients have to face everyday as [...]
The Diabetic Child – Some Thoughts on Food
Friday, September 3rd, 2010It can be very hard to ensure that your diabetic child eats the right food, particularly when away from home, at school for example. Here are a few tips to try and help.
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