Diabetes is a serious condition which can lead to serious disorders of the body. It does not have a simple or permanent cure yet, but it can certainly be controlled by lifestyle changes. These changes include a healthy diet, eating plans, and regular physical activity or exercise.What is Type 2 Diabetes?Diabetes is the result of high sugar (glucose) levels in the blood which occurs after eating many different types foods, but especially poor...more
Even if you do not suffer from diabetes (which can be a very difficult condition to manage) it is very important for your well being to take the right measures in order to remain healthy and to prevent it. There are some easy steps you can take in order to achieve this, such as adopting and maintaining a healthy life style. Not only will this reduce the risk of developing the condition of diabetes, which can come in many forms, but it can also...more
Unfortunately, there are still people who do not yet even know they have diabetes. There are some easy steps that you can take in order to find out. This is extremely important for your health. So if you think you may have diabetes, it is vital to do the right tests. Having annual check-ups is a must, so speak with your doctor. The tests are available at just about any clinic. These tests will help determine the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood, so you can order an annual FBS (which stands for Fasting Blood Sugar), an OGTT (meaning Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) and a few other tests that will help you determine if you suffer (or about to suffer) from diabetes. Read on further and find out what these tests actually mean and what symptoms (of high blood sugar levels) a diabetes patient actually has.The first test, the FBS or Fasting Blood Sugar test can determine exactly what its name suggests: the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. If the results tell you that you have between 72 - 99 mg/dl (or 4 5.5 mmol/l), then there is no real reason to worry as these are normal results. To put it more simply, if you get these values, your blood sugar is normal. However, you may...more
Diabetes is a stoppage or reduction in the body's ability to control or handle sugar. Its not a life threatening problem or disease. It is likely and possible with natural remedies to allow the patient to live a normal and healthy life.We know its really very tough on a daily basis living with diabetes can be stressful. When we have diabetes, our...more
Author: adrianna smithDiabetes is a condition in which body either does not produce enough, or doesn’t respond properly to insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas. Insulin enables cells to absorb glucose and turn it into energy. This causes glucose to add and build up in the blood (hyperglycemia), leading to various potential complications. ...more
Author: Chloe VelosoAlthough they are different types of diabetes, natural diabetes treatment is able to suit both conditions. About half the population of adults in middle age will struggle with diabetes and the rate is still increasing. And the consequences are potentially devastating - kidney disease, blindness, and possible death. Naturopathy comprises of a new healthy lifestyle which favors a balanced diet and adequate exercise.Diabetes is a killer disease and you need experienced professional medical guidance at all times. Some people may be comfortable with their drug medications but there are those who prefer the natural way of treating their illnesses.The term for the process of treating diabetes in natural ways is called naturopathy, which efficiently uses certain natural plants which may ease the diabetic conditions.Some ingredients include balsam pear, bitter melon, garlic, onion, Asian ginseng, bilberry, the extract of ginkgo biloba, cinnamon and barberry.Today, there are 2 types of diabetes, namely Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a disease where the body actually destroy the cells in the pancreas, which causes the pancreas to stop producing...more
Diabetes is a disease in which our bodies do not produce enough "Insulin" or effective insulin. Most of the components of our meal contain sugar. When we eat food, it is broken down into simple sugar called glucose. This glucose is taken by blood and...more
Diabetes can either be type 1 or type 2. Most people would consider type 1 diabetes to be more critical and serious because people suffering from this condition do not produce adequate insulin to regulate glucose levels. A diabetes cure would be...more
Hypertension and diabetes are both very serious, life threatening conditions. When the two conditions are combined, the outcome can be tragic. Unfortunately, there are more instances of hypertension among people who already have diabetes as well....more
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease involving abnormalities in the body's ability to use sugar. Diabetes is characterized by:* Elevated blood sugars for months to years.* Both hereditary and environmental factors leading to its development and...more
Diabetes is a prevalent disease in our society today. As many as 23.6 million people have diabetes and nearly 90% of those have type two. These numbers have doubled in the last 20 years and led to the CDC calling it an epidemic. If you have type two...more
Anti aging techniques slows down the aging process so that the person stays young and fit. The main part of the anti aging techniques is the nutrition that is taken by a person in his lifetime. Healthy food habits are the key to anti aging...more