Diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas stops or limits its production of insulin. Treatments may include diet and exercise, medication and insulin therapy. In general, a diabetes diet is not very different from the healthy, balanced diet...
Taking vitamins is a not a requirement with a diabetes diagnosis unless your health care provider recommends doing so. Moreover, in the 2008 Nutritional Recommendations and Interventions for Diabetes, the American Diabetes Association states that...
A combination of diabetes and high cholesterol would put you at an elevated risk for developing heart disease. Additional risk factors include your age, gender, medical conditions such as high blood pressure or blocked arteries and a family...
B-complex vitamins are used to control the functioning of the muscles and nerves. They are also used in the body to convert food's glucose into energy. As B-complex vitamins are water-soluble, they must be replaced in the body regularly to avoid...
Diabetes refers to disorders in the blood and hormones in which the body has difficulty regulating blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels. Coping with diabetes is a lifelong challenge. However, through smart living and informed choices, you can...
People without diabetes do not have to worry about their blood sugar levels because their bodies are able to compensate for whatever amount of carbohydrates they eat by secreting the appropriate amount of insulin. If you have diabetes, you have to...
Diabetes affects how your body produces or uses insulin, and this can cause abnormal fluctuations in blood glucose, the primary source of energy for your body. A well-balanced diet along with prescription medications helps you manage diabetes....
If you have diabetes, it is important to follow a specialized diet plan. Making healthy food choices can help you better manage your diabetes and help improve your overall health. A diet plan can help you regulate your blood sugar levels and, if...
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that more than 13,000 children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes annually, and there are about 151,000 people under 20 living...
Diabetes, according to MedLine Plus of the National Institutes of Health, is a disease that originates when insulin in the body, which usually helps to control blood glucose levels, is either not present or is not working properly. Those with...
Diabetic patients have special nutritional needs to manage high blood sugar levels. Type 1 diabetics do not produce insulin, a hormone that transports sugar from the blood into cells; type 2 diabetics have insulin resistance, meaning the cells do...
Tracking and planning what you eat is the first step to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels for people with diabetes. Following a meal plan can help you incorporate the nutrients you need into a diet you can enjoy. Creating a diabetic diet is a...
Diabetes is a condition in which glucose builds up in the bloodstream as opposed to being used by the cells, leading to abnormally high blood glucose levels, also called hypoglycemia. If you suffer from diabetes, your daily nutritional needs are...
Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost of diabetes supplies once approved, but it only pays for specific supplies. Supplemental insurance can cover the other 20 percent. The 20 percent co-pay also is subject to any deductible required by...
Diabetes mellitus or diabetes is a condition that's characterized by high blood sugar level. In diabetes, the glucose level in your body increases either because your body is unable to produce a type of hormone called insulin, or it's unable to...
Diabetes causes problems with circulation to the extremities, which includes the feet. Without the right shoes, feet become irritated or infected. If left untreated, this can eventually lead to amputation. So, for diabetics, the right foot wear...
Diabetes is a disease that many people may not know they have, because the symptoms are sometimes masked or thought of as minor. Routine blood work gives doctors a tool to see if further testing for diabetes is necessary. When a chemistry panel...
Within 5 minutes of consuming a drink, alcohol moves directly into the bloodstream where it is immediately measurable. Thirty to 90 minutes later, alcohol is at its highest level. The liver functions to break down alcohol in the body, but it...
There are many different types of medication to treat diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that islet cells in our pancreas produce naturally. In a person with type 1 diabetes, these cells stop making insulin. A person with type 2 diabetes may also...
Diabetic socks are specially designed to help people with diabetic foot neuropathy, which causes poor circulation and loss of feeling in the feet, to keep their feet dry and healthy. Diabetic socks promote circulation and pull moisture away from...
If you are one of the millions of Americans struggling with diabetes, don't think of candy as the proverbial "forbidden fruit." Diabetics and candy can mix. Choose your candies carefully, though. You may damage your kidneys, eyes, nerves and...
The leading cause of blindness in the United States for people between 18 and 65 is diabetes. The problem exists not only in insulin-dependant individuals, those that have type I diabetes, but also non-insulin dependent type II diabetics. The...
Diabetes is a condition in which the blood has too much sugar in it. This is due to the body not producing enough insulin, which is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Diabetes can be caused by the pancreas (which makes insulin) being damaged by...
Just because you have diabetes doesn't mean that you can't enjoy sweets. Desserts can still fit into diabetic diets, if you make them fit. The key is to use sweeteners to achieve the taste of the dessert, while still keeping your blood sugar...
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which insulin is not properly used; it affects17 million Americans. The healthcare costs have skyrocketed with 30 million doctors' visits per year from 2000 to 2010. Prevention can play a huge role in...
Diabetic neuropathy is a progressive loss of nerve fibers suffered by diabetics, which impedes the ability of nerves to send messages throughout the body. The disorder can strike diabetics at any time but occurs more commonly in people who have...
Diabetes occurs when your body cannot use foods to convert sugar into energy, and the sugar accumulates in the blood stream instead of being used by cells. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas and it assists the body in utilizing...
When it comes to watching and avoiding sugar, most people know to steer clear of candy, sodas, baked goods and other sweet snacks. However, did you know that sugar and sugar bi-products are also an ingredient in many condiments, including salad...
Diabetic neuropathy can attack any place on the body, but the extremities, like the feet and hands, seem to be the most often hit. Diabetic neuropathy is particularly dangerous when the feet are the target for the degeneration. If numbness is one...
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