Browse Category: Diabetes
Published: August 10, 2009
In our "Under the Microscope" series, we're presenting you with some heavy-duty scientific articles about recent discoveries in alternative health. In order to understand what it means to be insulin resistant, one must first understand what it means to be insulin sensitive. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas as a reaction to the consumption of carbohydrates or foods with sugar content. Sugars and carbohydrates are converted into fuel in the form of glucose which gives your body energy. Keep reading to learn more about how type-2 diabetes is caused and the connection between insulin resistance and obesity.
Published: July 21, 2009
The stresses of daily diabetes care and the management of your health can build until its explosive. You may feel alone or set apart from your friends and family because of all the extra work involved in maintaining your health and the differences in what you can and can not do at social events. You may turn down invitations from friends or family members to these social events so that you won’t have to “be different” in their presence.
Published: May 20, 2009
Wayne Allwine, voice of America's beloved cartoon character Mickey Mouse passed away Monday due to complications with diabetes.
Published: April 29, 2009
Great article on water and diabetes! A must read!
Published: April 08, 2009
Using Cinammon in the diet can cure diabetes. Take it from one who knows. I started using cinammon on the recommendation of a medical doctor, shocker, I know, and ever since I am basically cured.
Published: March 26, 2009
If you or someone you love is living with type-2 diabetes, then you already know how important it is to make healthy lifestyle changes because of the condition. For pre-diabetics—people who have been identified as borderline diabetic and are at increased risk of developing type 2-diabetes—following a proper diet is a crucial part of preventing that full-fledged diagnosis. If excess weight is also a factor, carefully monitoring of dietary habits can help shed pounds—even a small amount of weight loss can help reduce the risk of diabetes.
Published: March 25, 2009
Diabetes is a well-known disease, with the average person knowing it relates to the blood sugar levels of an individual. Most people probably recognize that insulin is involved with diabetes and that at least some patients have to take injections to maintain their health. These views of diabetes are largely factual and true, but there are many complexities to be explained that rest just below the surface of public diabetes awareness.
Published: March 10, 2009
There are many different facets of the aging process that are physically hard on the body and mind. Staying fit and healthy while in your teens and twenties is almost mindless. But, when the late thirties and forties start to appear at birthdays, the struggles with weight and fitness become harder with each passing year. One of the possible side effects of a heavier and less fit body is the onset of type-2 diabetes.
Published: December 01, 2008
Can green tea actually prevent diabetes? Studies show, this could be the case. Read on to find out more on the powers of green tea for diabetes.
Published: November 24, 2008
Diabetes is a health condition that can be greatly affected by your diet. Whether you’re at risk for developing type-2 diabetes or have been dealing with type-1 diabetes for years, it’s important to monitor your food intake carefully so that you don’t cause a spike in blood sugar (glucose) levels. Keep reading to find out which five foods you need to be wary of.
