Diabetes is a disease in which insulin, the hormone that controls the body's metabolism of glucose, is either absent, not produced in sufficient amounts or not functioning properly. In diabetes type 1, the body does not produce enough insulin....
Exercise is linked to the prevention of a number of chronic conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. Exercise promotes better health, even in people who have such chronic health conditions. When it comes to diabetes, there are two types....
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, according to the National Institutes of Health. Type 2 diabetes affects 90 percent of the more than 23 million people who have diabetes mellitus in the United States. Current trends indicate...
Diabetes is a disease that results from an insufficient amount of insulin or insulin that doesn't function properly in the body. According the American Diabetes Association (ADA), type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease. Once...
Type I diabetes is a serious metabolic disorder that affects the way that the body processes glucose. Normally, the pancreas manufactures a hormone called insulin that facilitates glucose uptake in the tissues of the body. Type I diabetics fail to...
Exercise is not always a walk in the park for type 1 diabetics. Before participating in any strenuous physical activity, they need to balance the amount of insulin taken with the amount of carbohydrates consumed with the duration and type of...
If you have Type 1 diabetes, you are probably concerned with the amount of carbohydrates in your diet. Monitoring your carbohydrate intake takes effort, but the benefits are paramount. Following an exchange diet, increasingly being referred to as...
Following the correct meal plan is important if you have type 2 diabetes. Moderate weight loss can help reduce the amount of medication you take, and help you control the complications of this disease. Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body does...
The exchange diet is designed to limit both calories and carbohydrates, helping diabetics maintain healthy weights and regulate glucose. Controlling blood sugar is a critical part of managing diabetes and avoiding serious health complications such...
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not produce sufficient insulin to manage blood glucose levels, or when the cells of the body cannot utilize the insulin produced by the pancreas, according to the American Diabetes Association. Insulin is...
Insulin resistance is a precursor for type 2 diabetes. When the body becomes resistant to insulin, it is more difficult for insulin to signal to the cells when fuel is available in the bloodstream. If insulin resistance goes untreated, it may lead...
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to use and store the sugars consumed in food. Glucose is released into the bloodstream after digestion. The body uses insulin to remove glucose from the blood so that it can be used by the...
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body is unable to make its own insulin. Insulin is the hormone responsible for transporting sugar from the bloodstream into the cell for energy. Without insulin, blood sugar levels increase, leading to serious...
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...
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...
Type 1 diabetes, or juvenile onset diabetes, occurs mainly in children and young adults, but it can develop at any age. According to the American Diabetes Association, only 5 percent to 10 percent of people with diabetes have Type 1. Type 1...
Fast weight loss is rarely sustainable and can be downright unhealthy -- whether you have type 2 diabetes or not. But fad diets can be especially dangerous if you have type 2 diabetes, because you may not be taking insulin and may instead be...
Pre-diabetes is a medical problem in which glucose levels in the blood are higher than normal but not as high as in diabetes. According to 2007 statistics from the American Diabetes Association, approximately one in four people have pre-diabetes...
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. If left untreated, it may lead to other complications, such as kidney disease...
Diet sodas are artificially sweetened and come with zero calories. They are often promoted as healthier alternatives to regular sodas, especially for people with type 2 diabetes who need to watch their sugar intake. But studies have pointed to...
Diabetes is a disease in which the body's blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are abnormally elevated. The body uses glucose as energy, and glucose normally circulates in the blood stream, ready to enter cells if the cells need energy. Insulin...
Type 1 diabetes is a condition where your body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is used by your body to regulate blood sugar. Without proper insulin, your blood sugar levels can get too high and lead to serious health problems....
If you have diabetes, your body either doesn't produce insulin or doesn't use it effectively. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes, occurs when your pancreas doesn't produce insulin. According to the American Diabetes...
Individuals with type 2 diabetes lack the ability to efficiently utilize blood glucose for energy. Type 2 diabetes is usually seen in adults and accounts for 90 percent of all cases of diabetes, according to the University of Maryland Medical...
Type 2 diabetes can be defined as a disease of carbohydrate intolerance, according to the Metabolism Society, and this is why eating carbohydrates result in harmfully high blood sugar levels. However, the American Diabetes Association still...
Millions of Americans suffer from diabetes, and nearly all are required to make dietary changes as a result. By maintaining a certain diet, diabetics can keep their blood sugar within an ideal range. In general, all diabetic diets limit excess fat...
Recommendations abound regarding what and what not to eat when you have diabetes. Even well-meaning friends and family members sometimes offer advice that may not be entirely accurate. The reality is that a so-called diabetes diet is actually a...
Diabetes is a condition in which patients have elevated blood sugar. Patients with type 2 diabetes do not produce enough of a hormone called insulin, which pulls sugar out of the blood. This can be due to decreased insulin production and the body...
Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood. The disease develops gradually and usually appears in adulthood. Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition, and...
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