Category Archives: Diabetes

Much has been written about the negative health effects of sedentary behavior among adults. But now, experts say they have been able to link diabetes risk factors with the amount of time children spend in front of a screen. Researchers at St. George’s University of London are reporting that children who spend more than three ...click here to read more

A new study revealed that your risk of developing diabetes may be reduced with moderate alcohol consumption. The study found that men who consumed 14 alcoholic beverages a week and women who consumed nine had the lowest risk of type 2 diabetes in comparison to nondrinkers and those who drank more. The highest benefits were ...click here to read more

Whether you have high blood sugar or not, you know that it’s a serious health condition that can have major health consequences. Living with high blood sugar can lead to numerous health problems including frequent nighttime urination, headaches, fatigue, nerve damage, and vision loss, just to name a few. If you’re a male, though, you ...click here to read more

Diabetes affects nearly 30.3 million Americans with over seven million estimated to not even know they have the metabolic condition. Also, this disease affects our senior population as well, as the percentage of Americans over the age of 65 and older with diabetes is about 25.2 percent, which is about 12 million people. Living with ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes is a serious metabolic condition with a multitude of negative side effects. One of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes is obesity, and many obese individuals also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a potentially dangerous disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. A new study into ...click here to read more

A recent study examined data from 10,443 diabetic people from the UK and found that exposure to air pollution increases incidences of type 2 diabetes. The researchers suggest that demographic factors largely contribute to the association between air pollution and type 2 diabetes. Research lead Dr. Gary O’Donovan explained, “High air pollution and low physical ...click here to read more

The FDA has put out a warning for diabetics against the use of secondhand test strips. Many diabetics may use secondhand test strips, as glucose test strips can be costly. Selling secondhand test strips is a legal practice in the U.S., but the FDA has set out warnings against this practice of purchasing previously owned ...click here to read more

Adult onset diabetes is very much an issue in the United States. A significant portion of the population suffers from obesity—a precursor to the development of adult-onset diabetes. What’s more troubling is that now even children are developing this disease, which was once exclusive to their elders. While maintaining a healthy diet is the main ...click here to read more

Living with diabetes can be a challenge, as it requires those affected to constantly be aware of what they are eating and how it will affect their blood sugar levels. A lot of diabetic patients are required to take insulin injections to manage their disease, making sure they take the right amount at the right ...click here to read more

The blood glucose monitor is a device that every diabetic patient is well acquainted with. It serves to measure blood sugar levels to ensure control and proper management of the metabolic condition. The device is seen as an absolute necessity for those using insulin as their primary form of treatment. However, some type 2 diabetics ...click here to read more

Diabetes awareness is important today as it affects thousands of people. There are two variations of the condition: type 1 and type 2, both of which affect glucose metabolism. It is estimated that approximately 29 million Americans have diabetes, and it leads to hundreds and thousands of deaths each year. It’s the 7th leading cause ...click here to read more

Excess fat on the body is usually an undesired trait. While it may not look appealing, your body is simply storing the extra calories you are consuming in fat cells called adipose tissue. The more you eat, the more adipose tissue you accumulate. Having fat is not all bad, as a healthy amount is required ...click here to read more

Living with diabetes can be hard. Having to take daily medication and watch what you eat can be a chore. However, it is absolutely required, as the ramifications of not doing so can be devastating. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to everything from increased risk for cardiovascular disease to blindness. Nerve damage is also a possibility, ...click here to read more

Having type 2 diabetes for many years can predispose you to an increased risk of heart disease. This is especially true in those with the metabolic disease who manage the condition poorly. Unfortunately, this is an all too common scenario, as those with type 2 diabetes are often unaware of their deteriorating heart condition because ...click here to read more