Diabetes is one of the fastest growing health epidemics in the world. It affects over 220 million people worldwide, and another 5.7 million individuals go undiagnosed each year. Therefore, the importance of diet in controlling diabetes is vital,...
Diabetes is not just a disease --- it's a lifestyle, if you want to keep it under control and stay as healthy as possible. Your doctor will advise you about checking your blood sugar, adjusting your diet and watching for signs of possible...
If you suffer from diabetes, traditional and medicinal plants like periwinkle may offer support in controlling your blood sugar. Periwinkle is a common herb found throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Africa, and has been used in herbal...
Ask your doctor to suggest target blood sugar levels and then monitor your levels using a blood glucose meter. People with Type 1 Diabetes should check blood sugar levels at least three times a day, including prior to and following eating and...
Type II diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Either your body does not make enough insulin or the action of insulin is unrecognized by your cells with type II diabetes. Planning the...
Diabetes and elevated cholesterol levels are two major health concerns in the United States today. About 102 million Americans have high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and 35 million of these...
Diabetes is a condition resulting from high glucose levels or sugar in your blood. Your body requires insulin, a hormone the pancreas produces, to carry glucose to your cells where it can be burned as energy. When glucose doesn't reach your cells,...
Diabetes is not a death sentence. Take control of the quality of your life instead of letting diabetes control you. This is only as easy or as hard as you choose to make it: You either eat right or you don't. You can take your medication or walk...
People with diabetes have elevated blood sugars due to an inability to make enough or effectively use their insulin. Treatment involves diet, medication and exercise. When it comes to controlling diabetes with diet, the American Diabetes...
Diabetes affects everyone differently, so your diet will differ as well. What is right for one person is not right for another. The number of calories or carbohydrates you can consume may not be the number of calories or carbohydrates that is...
According to the American Diabetes Association, 23 million Americans are affected by diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that makes your blood sugars go up. This can lead to complications that affect different parts of the body such as your kidneys,...
Controlling and managing diabetes requires a lifestyle that supports normal blood sugar and a healthy weight to prevent diabetic complications and promote health. All foods can be consumed in a diabetic diet however certain ones should be limited...
Most of the food you eat turns into sugar to be used as a source of energy for your body. Insulin transports sugar from the blood to the cells to supply that energy. People with diabetes either do not make enough insulin or they cannot properly...
Diabetes is a condition where the cells of the body do not accept insulin. Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar. After food has been eaten, broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream, insulin takes sugar from the blood into body...
Diabetes, a disease that affects blood sugar levels, requires constant vigilance to control through diet. A healthy diet for a diabetic consists of nutrient-rich foods low in fat and calories with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole...
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by elevated blood sugars. If left uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to a decrease in quality of life and early death, according to the World Health Organization. Most of the food you eat turns...
If you are one of the millions who live with Type II diabetes, then you will need to make changes to your diet to help manage your symptoms and avoid serious complications. While there are some general guidelines to follow, you will need to work...
Eating to control diabetes with food does not require adhering to a restrictive diet. Rather, it just means following a healthy eating plan and watching serving sizes. This ensures you eat a consistent amount of daily carbohydrates and calories,...
One of the dangers of diabetes stems from the effects of the disease on circulation. Patients with diabetes often develop circulatory problems. Poor circulation can result in the development of skin ulcers (also called diabetic or neurogenic...
Diabetes is a condition that is marked by abnormally high blood sugar. It is caused by problems with insulin production and/or insulin's effects on the body. Insulin is a hormone, made by the pancreas, that causes the body's tissues to pull sugar...
Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body utilizes glucose, or blood sugar. There are several forms of diabetes--type 1, type 2 and gestational--all of which involve having too much glucose in the blood. Type 1 diabetes can only be treat...
Diabetes is a disease characterized by chronic high glucose or blood sugar levels. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce the hormone insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar. On the other hand, in type 2 diabetes, the most common form of...
Diabetes is a life-changing disease that affects a person's ability to get blood sugars from the bloodstream into the cells. When most people eat a carbohydrate, their blood sugar rises, and that blood sugar goes to the cells that need it;...
Diabetes is a long-term metabolic condition that occurs either because the body produces no insulin, or too little insulin, or the body doesn't respond to insulin properly. Diabetes can cause serious complications, including blindness, stroke and...
The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. Millions of Americans currently have type 2 diabetes and many more are at risk of this disease. Type 2 diabetes is a disorder that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar.
With more than 1.6 million new cases of diabetes diagnosed yearly in individuals aged 20 years and older, diabetes is a serious condition. Costs related to the disease in the United States totaled $1.74 billion in 2007, according to the American...
Diet-controlled diabetes is a term used to describe a person who has type 2 diabetes that can be managed through careful monitoring of food intake, without the use of medications or insulin. While changes in diet can help to keep diabetes in...
Diabetes is a condition in which decreased insulin production or resistance results in uncontrolled blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels, which can result in increased blood pressure, or hypertension. If left...
People with diabetes must limit their sugar consumption to control their blood glucose levels. Unfortunately, sugar is found in a wide variety of commonly used foods, including jam, pancake syrup, soft drinks, cookies and ice cream. Though some of...
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