Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects men and women of all different ages and nationalities, and although it's been described as more of a lifestyle condition, there are other risk factors. Not every risk factor is under the control of the patient, and the condition can often creep up when you least expect it. Type 2 diabetes typically occurs later in life, and requires a type 2 diabetes treatment schedule or it can become quite dangerous....more
When a diabetic travels, there are quite a number of issues and concerns that need to be addressed. Because of the susceptibility to sudden unseen changes in the body, there is always a need to have a first aid kit specifically put together for the needs of a diabetic. The following are the needed items in a diabetes first aid kit.1)Glucose Meter. This is essential to determine blood glucose levels of a diabetic. While a diabetic would have their...more
In the early days of diabetes management, individuals suffering from the condition would need to go to the hospital to get their blood drawn and their blood sugar levels measured using expensive laboratory equipment. Now, because of advances in technology, this expensive procedure can be done right in their own home and the central tool in this home blood sugar level testing is the diabetes test strip.It must be known that these test strips do not work on their own but must be used with a blood glucose monitor. As part of this regimen, the diabetic would need to prick their skin in order to draw blood. The blood taken would be applied to the test strip. This is then put into the blood glucose monitor to determine the levels of sugar in the bloodstream.There is some controversy as to the first test strips that were invented. The first measuring device for blood glucose levels was invented in 1962 by Leland Clark and Ann Lyons. This glucose enzyme electrode would measure levels through a thin layer of glucose oxidase on an oxygen-based enzyme. The first home based strips were claimed to have been invented by either Bayer or Roche, to which trademarks have been pending and lawsuits...more
Diabetes is a long term diseases. It is the inability of the blood cells to absorb glucose or sugar, which leads to thickening of blood and the highly viscose blood doesnt free flow. Resultantly, the body doesnt get proper oxygen and nutrition. Very often we notice that people suffering from diabetes eat less or feel less hungry at times. On the...more
Here are some statistics that are quite alarming: The American Diabetes Association revealed that some 24 million Americans are afflicted with diabetes and around 57 million more are at risk of acquiring the ailment. It is a worsening epidemic and has been reported as capable of killing more people than breast cancer and AIDS. Worse, the death rate...more
Diabetes is a condition wherein the body is unable to manage the blood glucose levels internally. As a result, the blood has a thicker viscosity and sugar crystals free float and this is a problem to the fine blood vessels to many organs in the body. When an individual has diabetes, there are two issues that occur. The lack of insulin makes cells unable to metabolize glucose in the bloodstream for their cellular needs. The blood sugar is used as fuel for operations and regeneration. Without fuel, cells are unable to properly function, leading to organ failure and other issues. In another front, the sugar crystals damage the fine blood vessels, leading to lack of oxygenated blood from reaching cells, again leading to cellular damage and death.This issue is very much a problem when it comes to a diabetic's kidneys. When the diabetes is left unmanaged, it causes damage to the fine blood vessels of the organ as well as cellular death in the kidney. This is the complication called nephropathy where the body's kidneys improperly function as a result of the havoc wreaked by diabetes.Since this metabolic condition does not have any outward manifestations, the complications on the kidney...more
While there are many so-called experts that would peddle anti-diabetic pills and serums for the individual, these purveyors of snake oils and supplements forget that this condition is a metabolic condition. As such, no amount of ingestion of...more
Diabetes is on the rise and with the state of the American diet, it's no wonder. When it comes to eating American's may perhaps be counting calories but they surely aren't reading the labels of the foods they eat, at least most Americans. The problem...more
Serious health complications can be caused by type 2 diabetes. That is why it is very important to spot the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. The chance of heart diseases can be increased with prediabetes. One should speak to the doctor about the...more
The development of symptoms of type 1 diabetes occurs very quickly. Sometimes it takes few days, while at times it takes few weeks. These are mainly caused due to the rise of blood sugar levels. These levels rise above the normal range. Sometimes,...more
Another health breakthrough to report in the vast arena of breakthroughs that surrounds vitamin D. The "sunshine vitamin." A new study has found that not getting enough vitamin D can put you at greater risk for one of the biggest health problems of...more
There are many natural diabetes cures for type 2 diabetes. They are the best alternatives as compared to other forms of cure. This is very true in case of prescription medicines. This proves to be very beneficial for the body. Managing the diabetes...more