What You Should Know About Hypoglycemia

January 14th, 2010

Intensive Insulin Therapy has long been a treatment used to control Type 1 Diabetes. However, a recent report published by the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) reveals that this type of treatment is not without risk. Why the concern? If you are a diabetic taking insulin shots, what important information should you know about hypoglycemia?

What is Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia is a medical condition where a person experiences an excessively low blood glucose level. We all know that diabetics constantly struggle with high blood glucose level or hyperglycemia. Thus, to keep their diabetes in control, they need to make sure that their blood sugar is just at a normal range.   Read more…

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How Doctors Test Nerve Damage in Diabetics

January 11th, 2010

People with Diabetes are at a higher risk of incurring complications or other illnesses such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, blindness, kidney failure, and nervous system disorders. In this article, let’s discuss about Diabetic Neuropathy and the tests performed to properly diagnose nerve disorders in diabetics.

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The Dangers of Sugar in Diabetes

January 5th, 2010

You may probably well know that high sugar levels in the blood can pose a danger to a diabetic. According to health experts, sugar does not cause diabetes but excessive caloric intake and unhealthy lifestyle can lead to Type 2 Diabetes. Although sugar in itself does not cause diabetes, people with this disease must closely monitor their blood sugar levels.

In this article, we’ll talk about the basic things that you need to know about sugar. Hopefully, after reading this article you will be able to make better food choices to prevent diabetes as well as to treat diabetes: Read more…

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10 Vital Steps To Avoid Diabetes Complications

December 28th, 2009

The best way to deal with diabetes is to avoid serious complications that may come with it. In this article, we’ll discuss the ten vital steps to prevent diabetes complications.

1.    Be determined to manage your diabetes. Understanding what diabetes is, its causes and complications, and all information that is associated with it can help you deal with it more easily. Who are the persons who can best help you understand more about diabetes?   Read more…

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Exercise Tips For Men & Women With Diabetes

December 23rd, 2009

To keep diabetes in control, there are three basic rules that a diabetic must follow:

(1)  Follow a healthy and balanced diet plan

(2) Monitor blood sugar levels and

(3) Exercise regularly.

According to a landmark study conducted during the 2002 Diabetes Prevention Program, self-management education, good nutrition and physical activity can significantly lower the risk of complications among diabetics.

In this article, let’s focus on how physical activity or exercise plays a big role in managing diabetes.

Exercise and Diabetes

What kind of exercise is best for people with diabetes? It is interesting to know that you don’t really need to take on rigorous forms of exercise in order to be healthy. In fact, an exercise regimen does not have to be very complicated in order to be effective. What matters most is the quality of exercise that you do and the effect it has on your body. Read more…

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