November 20, 2014 Five Ways to Manage Your Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic and lifelong condition that could prove fatal. Fortunately, with the necessary precautions, it can also be a very manageable and treatable condition. Learning to effectively manage your diabetes can sometimes be tricky, as it requires awareness and preparation, but it is also key to living a healthy life with diabetes. Here are five easy ways to take control of your diabetes.
November 20, 2014 What’s the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes? Diabetes is a serious and lifelong condition, typically associated with abnormally high levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood. ��Although there are numerous similarities between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, it���s important to note that they are two very distinct conditions, each with its own symptoms and treatments. By understanding these differences and learning the correct treatment strategies for your specific condition, you should be able to manage it more effectively. Here are the main differences between the two most common forms of diabetes.
November 20, 2014 Treat Type 2 Diabetes With Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Medication Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting roughly 90 percent of the 21 million Americans who suffer from the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association. People with type 2 diabetes produce insulin, but the amount is either inadequate or ignored by the body. This insulin deficiency makes it difficult for glucose to enter the body’s cells, inhibiting their ability to function properly, which can lead to serious medical complications. Although diabetes is incurable, it is possible to minimize symptoms by effectively managing and controlling the disease.
November 20, 2014 Five Ways to Manage Your Blood Glucose Level After you eat, your body converts your food to glucose — a type of sugar the body uses for energy. Depending on your diet and level of activity, the amount of glucose in your system fluctuates throughout the day. While ups and downs are normal, blood glucose levels oscillating in extremes can be unpleasant or dangerous. Out-of-control blood sugar levels can cause weakness, dizziness or a cranky mood. For diabetics, inconsistent blood glucose levels may lead to severe health issues. To keep you on a healthy, even keel, here are five tips for managing your blood glucose level:
November 20, 2014 Type 1 diabetes rate rises among US youth In the first major national analysis of diabetes trends among American youth, researchers Saturday reported an alarming 23 percent rise in type 1 diabetes incidence over an eight-year period ending in 2009.
November 19, 2014 Study: 3 in 10 adults with diabetes go undiagnosed Dr. Chauhan breaks down new research
October 21, 2014 Study: Enterovirus infection raises risk of Type 1 diabetes Reaction from Dr. Richard Firshein
