Diabetes is a result of a metabolic disorder where lack of insulin in the body's cells causes an increase of glucose in the bloodstream. Excess glucose damages blood vessels and nerves and causes health risks such as kidney failure, eye problems,...
About 7.8 percent of the population or 23.6 million people in the Unitbouted States have diabetes, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Approximately 5 percent are undiagnosed diabetics. Diagnosing diabetes is important...
Diabetes is a condition characterized by higher than normal levels of glucose in your blood. The Medline Medical Encyclopedia states that, though there are several kinds of diabetes, Type 2 diabetes is the most common, and that this condition may...
If you suffer from a chronic medical condition, including diabetes, you may have trouble getting health insurance. Even if you can get approved for a policy, its premiums, co-payments and exclusions of coverage may mean the policy is of little or...
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term health condition in which excessive glucose builds up in your blood. The National Health Service of the United Kingdom states that Type 2 diabetes, commonly referred to as diabetes mellitus, occurs when your body is...
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or is unable to use insulin in an effective manner. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 220 million people throughout the world have...
Eating nutrient-dense foods and being physically active are keys to sustaining good health and reducing your risk of chronic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Poor diet, increased calories and a sedentary life increases your...
According to the National Institutes of Health, diabetes is caused by a problem in how the body makes and uses insulin. The high levels of blood sugar and fats seen in diabetes adversely affects several organ systems, leading to health...
Diabetes affects the way your body reacts to and manages glucose or blood sugar. Being diagnosed with the condition means you are likely making efforts to monitor and manage your blood sugar. In addition to medical treatment, such as insulin,...
Eating health foods can help diabetic children live a healthier life. Type 1 diabetics have a higher risk of developing heart disease, having high cholesterol and suffering from a stroke, among other health conditions. The best weapon against...
When a person has diabetes, the kinds of foods he eats play a big role in his health. In addition to a healthy diet, other lifestyle changes can help prevent diabetes-related complications such as heart disease and stroke. These include exercising...
You need to take diabetes medication or insulin shots every day in order to help maintain a healthy blood glucose level, but you don't have health insurance. The medications, insulin, syringes and test strips are all expensive, and you don't know...
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the way the body metabolizes a sugar called glucose, which is the main fuel the body needs, according to the Mayo Clinic. In the past, this type of diabetes has also been known as adult-onset...
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to produce insulin or effectively use it. Insulin breaks down glucose from the foods that people eat to use it as energy. While diabetes is treatable, it produces many different long-term...
Diabetes, also called diabetes mellitus, is a disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. In type I diabetes, the body does not make insulin, a hormone that changes sugar into energy for the body. Type II diabetes occurs when the body...
Diabetes is marked by a high blood glucose level. If uncontrolled, it increases the risk of heart disease, including plaques and high blood pressure, kidney disease, nervous system damage and deterioration in the eyes. Beyond controlling...
If you have diabetes, it is important to make healthy food choices so your blood sugar levels stay within a healthy range. Choose foods that provide fuel without a lot of excess calories or unhealthy fats. Low-fat and low-sugar foods are...
Food supplies you with energy in the form of sugar. People with diabetes have difficulty getting the sugar from the bloodstream into the cell to supply its energy, resulting in elevated blood sugars. Modifying your diet may help you gain control...
Type 1 diabetes is a metabolic condition in which your body cannot properly control your blood sugar levels. Type 1 diabetes usually develops during adolescence, but can appear at any age. If you are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, it is important...
The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has increased at a rapid rate. There are two types of diabetes. In Type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. In Type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin or cells become...
If you are a diabetic, your diet can have a tremendous impact on your health and energy levels, says exercise physiologist Bob Greene, Dr. John J. Merendino Jr., and Dr. Janis Jibran in the book "The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and...
With age, inadequate nutrition, a lack of fresh air and exercise may all contribute to subtle changes that can compromise your health and contribute or worsen chronic medical conditions. Supplements are natural ingredients packaged in pill or...
Diabetics risk the same health problems from fast food that affect anyone with a poor diet, as well as some that are condition specific. If you have type 2 diabetes, high-calorie drive-thru meals may have contributed to you acquiring the disease....
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood sugar levels rise too high. If you have diabetes, you may not produce the hormone insulin, or you body may not use it properly. Insulin helps deliver the sugar in your food into your cells for...
The goal of treatment for people with diabetes is blood sugar control. Diet, exercise and medication play important roles in helping you achieve normal blood sugars. A healthy diet for diabetics should include a variety of foods you enjoy eating...
Yes, persons with diabetes can drink health food shakes. You can include them with meals or enjoy them as a between-meal snack. Just keep in mind that all of your foods and beverages should adhere to the guidelines established by the American...
According to research published in Scientific American, advice regarding Selenium supplementation varies. While some studies report protection against cancer and heart disease, others show a potential link between high selenium levels and...
There is no cure for diabetes, but individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes can significantly improve their health and reduce the negative impact that diabetes has on their lives. Lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet and...
Sugar free dark chocolate has become a popular choice for health-conscious consumers. According to Diabetes Health, sugar free dark chocolate is made with a sugar substitute called maltitol that contains fewer calories than regular sugar. The high...
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