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Is Diabetes Genetic?
If you think you are doomed to become diabetic because it "runs in your family," take heart.You inherit a susceptibility to Type II diabetes; you do not inherit diabetes. One of three Americans will become diabetic, with women more likely to develop diabetes than men.Read more…Starvation and Diabetes Mellitus
Typical signs of diabetes mellitus for example are increasing thirst and hunger. Dropping weight for no obvious reason does not always mean to be some serious health problem, but can also be a possible symptom for diabetes. Patients then seem to suffer from starvation.Read more…Vigorous Exercise Treats Diabetes
An exciting study from Yale shows that intense exercise is far more effective in preventing and controlling diabetes than exercising at a leisurely pace (Journal of Applied Physiology, January 2006). That means that the diabetic who exercises hard enough to sweat and raises his heart rate above 80 percent of its maximum will be far less likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes, blindness, deafness, kidney failure and all the other terrible consequences of uncontrolled diabetes.Inactive, healthy, non-obese women over 72 years of age were started in training programs of hard (80 percent of aerobic capacity), moderate (65 percent) and easy (50 percent).Read more…How Diabetes Causes Heart Attacks
A recent study from Washington University in St Louis may explain why more than 75 percent of diabetics die of heart disease (Journal for the American College of Cardiology, February 7, 2006). The heart muscle of diabetics uses a much higher percentage of fat for energy than that of non-diabetics, to markedly increase risk for heart attacks.The energy source for heart muscle is mostly sugar and fat, and to a lesser degree, protein.Read more…Why Diabetes Can Be Caused By Obesity
We've known for many years that being overweight increases risk for diabetes, but researchers now are explaining why and at the same time, offering new hope for a cure.A paper in the Journal of Cell Metabolism (March 2005), explains that being overweight fills your fat cells so they can’t store much more fat. Then the body stores fat in muscles and liver.Read more…Diabetes: Cause And Prevention
An individual may get diabetes when the pancreas can no longer secrete the needed hormones that produce insulin. The insulin maintains the glucose in the blood to be normal. Low insulin means that the level of glucose, which is sugar in the blood, may get high and may lead to diabetes.Read more…Importance of Screening For Diabetes and it's Associated Complications
Diabetes has become a major health threat to the whole world; indeed, the greatest increase will be contributed by India, which has already been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the country with the largest number of diabetics in the world. Diabetes is frequently not diagnosed until complications appear, and approximately one third of all people with diabetes may be undiagnosed, though diagnosed many people are not aware of their condition.Late detection of diabetes often means that at the time of diagnosis complications have already damaging the eyes, kidneys and nerves.Read more…Determining Diabetes, Its Causes and Symptoms
Almost anyone can be afflicted with diabetes. It is a medical disorder that affects the blood sugar level of a person resulting to different complications. Amazingly, while diabetes can be prevented or slowed down, there are lots of people in America who has this disorder, around 25 million of them.Read more…Childhood Obesity May Lead to Type 1 Diabetes
The insulin is a hormone used by the body in metabolizing carbohydrates and in regulating blood sugar (glucose) levels. Some times, from special reasons, there is insufficient insulin to complete the body's need. Then diabetes occurs.Read more…Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Possible Causes of It
Type 1 diabetes, or Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM), is a disease characterized by “auto-destruction” of the pancreatic beta cells that produce insulin. Overtime, your body silently destroys these cells creating an insulin deficiency. IDDM appears to stem from an inherited defect in the immune system, triggered by some environmental stimuli.Read more…Byetta - A Different Class of Diabetes Medication
Byetta is a drug derived from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard. I do know one person who is taking Byetta and has better control of her blood sugar levels. The medication has even decreased her appetite.Read more…Important Information on Diabetes You Should Know
There are approximately 14 million people in the United States that have been diagnosed with diabetes. Unfortunately, it is also estimated that another 6 million people have the disease, but have not yet been diagnosed. These are the people that need accurate information on diabetes to be sure that they visit their health care provider right away if they notice symptoms.Read more…Diabetes Symptoms-When to See the Doctor
The cases of diabetes are growing in the United States today. This is due in part to our aging population as well as to our growing waistlines. It is important for people that are at risk to know the most common diabetes symptoms and what to do if they should arise.Read more…Traveling With Diabetes: 11 Tips to Make it Easy
Traveling with diabetes requires preparation both before and during your trip. Here are 11 tips to help you make sure your diabetes doesn't interfere with the pleasures of travel.1. Visit your doctor at least a month before you leave to make sure your diabetes is under control.Read more…The Effects of Diabetes
Diabetes is being a huge health problem. Many people suffer from diabetes and the other medical side effects it cause. An early diagnosis of diabetes can help a person to avoid serious related diseases.Read more…Information On Diabetes: The Importance Of Education
Information on diabetes is an important educational factor in helping people to combat the onset of this common disease in particular type 2 diabetes. Often this condition can have been prevented with healthy eating and regular exercise therefore reducing obesity especially in young children and adolescents. Of course this is not always the case though.Read more…Diabetes Relief And Prevention Through Exercise
Diabetes is something that can be treated and even prevented very effectively with exercise. Most people are aware of the many other benefits of exercise but the one that could have the greatest impact on the health-care system is the prevention and relief of this health problem.Diabetes comes in two main types.Read more…Diet Guidelines Can Kill You: What the FDA Diet Does for Diabetes
In 1990, Dr. Diana Schwarzbein, M.D.Read more…Diabetes and Your Heart
Diabetes is one condition that must be treated as soon as it is diagnosed, even though in its early stages it doesn't hurt, or cause inconvenience, or create any worrisome symptoms. But ignoring it is a mistake, because the blood sugar imbalance we diabetics live with can cause a variety of complications, even leading to other serious health conditions.One major cause for concern is adverse effects on our hearts.Read more…Diabetes and Your Eyes
Diabetes can play havoc with your eyes, and sometimes there are no early sumptoms. So you may have no idea anything is wrong until your eyesight is in danger.Here are the main eye problems that can be caused, or made worse, by diabetes.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Diabetes category
- Moringa - The Natural cure for diabetes - By: Avon Howard
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder resulted in hyperglycemia. Diabetic mellitus I & II are types of diabetes where Diabetes II can be controlled by diet and exercise. Moringa contains all essential nutrient needed for the diabetic patient to control their blood glucose level. - The Causes of Diabetes - By: Guna Seelan
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are different because they are both affected by insulin deficiency differently. A Type 1 diabetic is unable to produce insulin altogether whilst a Type 2 diabetic is ether not able to use insulin at they should be able to, or they cannot create insulin in sufficient quantities to live without insulin injections. - Symptoms of Diabetes Type 2 - By: Guna Seelan
Type 2 diabetes is considered less severe than type 1. In actual fact, a sufferer can often go a very long time, even years, without knowing that they have the condition. The cause of type 2 diabetes remains unknown, however that is not to say that there has not been hypothesizes drawn over the likely causes. - The Symptoms of Diabetes Type-1 - By: Guna Seelan
Type 1 diabetes is a more aggressive form of diabetes than Type 2. In Type 1 diabetes the sufferer is incapable of producing insulin altogether, and as a result will have more problems than a Type 2 sufferer who either produces less insulin or is incapable of absorbing insulin correctly. - IBS Diet - Foods & Eating for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - By: Rachit Dayal
This articles examples the seven most important principles of an irritable bowel syndrome diet. Following these simple guidelines can help patients of IBS get relief from their symptoms and let their digestive system heal. Inside you'll find everything you need to know about - ibs diet, most common trigger foods, right and wrong foods, soluble fibers, acid-alkaline balance, fresh vs processed foods, what to avoid, and lifestyle tips on how to eat. - Diabetes Diet and Nutrition Guide - By: Andy John
Diabetes Diet and Nutrition Guide for Diabetes Patients. Proper nutrition is essential to effectively manage diabetes. Keeping blood glucose level as close to normal (non-diabetes level) as possible is the only goal of a healthy eating plan for people with diabetes. This can be easily achieved by eating well-balanced meals and healthy food in the right amounts. - Diabetes - Alternate Site Testing - By: Andy John
Alternate Site Testing may be a comfort for people with diabetes. Alternate Site Testing as the name suggests, allows people suffering from diabetes to take blood samples for glucose testing using parts of the body other than the fingertips. - Diabetes Basics - By: Andy John
Diabetes Basics covering What is Diabetes, Types of Diabetes, Risk Factors and Symptoms of Diabetes. - Buy Your Diabetes Glucose Monitor Kit Carefully - By: Roberto Sedycias
Buying a diabetes glucose monitor kit is definitely a wise decision, but do you know what to consider while buying this device? Read on to find out. - Diabetes Natural Treatment - By: Natisha Nel
Diabetes mellitus is a clinical syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia due to absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. In the simplest terms diabetes mellitus (commonly referred to as just "diabetes") is a blood sugar disease, in which the body either does not produce or does not properly utilize insulin.