Diabetes mellitus is a nutritional disorder, characterized by an unusually high level of blood glucose and the excretion of the surplus glucose in the urine. It results from an absolute or relation lack of insulin which leads to abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism and metabolism of protein and fat. The word diabetes is derived from the Greek word meaning to siphon, to pass through, and mellitus comes from the Latin word honey. The cases of...more
If you are considering surgery and you are a diabetic, it is important to have a full work up with your doctor. You should have a test done to check the blood flow in the legs. PVD, or peripheral vascular disease, is very common in the diabetic population and in the elderly. Due to this, it can severely effect your ability to heel. Tests can also be done to determine your sensation lost. If you are a healthy diabetic with well controlled blood...more
Do you have diabetes? What are the symptoms? If you do what are the best ways to control sugar diabetes.What are some of the symptoms that you should watch for? The symptoms that you should watch for are fatigue, increased appetite, thirst, and urination, and blurry vision, tingling in your hand and feet, and frequent infections. Your doctor will...more
Diabetes mellitus or diabetes is a disorder that occurs when the blood gets saturated with glucose or sugar. Our body converts the carbohydrates from the food eaten in to glucose. The pancreas secretes hormone insulin corresponding to the amount of glucose in blood. Insulin enters the blood stream along with digestive enzymes and breaks down...more
Heredity, stress, alcoholism, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, obesity and high blood pressure are triggering factors in case of diabetes. By maintaining a healthy body weight and lifestyle, by means of brisk walking, free-hand exercises and appropriate diet plan, one can fight against diabetes. Of the many types of diabetes, three are the most prevalent: Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. Type1 diabetes occurs due to low insulin production, Type 2 diabetes occurs due to cell growing resistant to insulin and gestational diabetes is the result of pregnancy in many women who never have had a history of diabetes before. Factors like heredity, stress and anxiety, obesity, immobility, over-intake of carbohydrates, nutritional deficiencies, and pancreatic disorders contribute to diabetes. Diabetes if not arrested in time can lead to serious complications pertaining to heart, kidneys, retina and nervous system. Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes 1. Frequent urination 2. Increased hunger 3. Increased thirst 4. Fatigue 5. Irritability 6. Weight loss 7. Poor wound healing 8. Susceptibility to infections Causes Probable causes of Diabetes can be listed as 1. Genetic factors 2. Excessive...more
Managing and controlling diabetes and blood sugar to the normal level is very important to prevent unwanted complications associated with diabetes. This article has listed some of the most efficient and effective methods to manage and control...more
Trends in Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity - Disturbing By: Russel Donohue About the Author Visit Russ's website to learn the complete program he is using to stop his struggle with type two diabetes and how to use it yourself.at...more
The primary goal of those at Maxalife is to prolong lives through the promotion and support of healthy lifestyles. Visit their website at www.maxalife.com and see what all they have to offer in support of good health and boosting immunity.How...more
Natural diabetes remedy can regulate blood sugar and eliminate the need for painful injections. Natural diabetic treatment can control the blood glucose level, enhance the usage of glucose by the body and also are safe and pain less. Taking natural...more
Diabetes is not an uncommon disease in this country because out diet consists of many rich foods high in calories and fat. An overabundance of these food items has led to an obese nation which is very susceptible to this disease. Millions of dollars...more