Archive For October, 2009
What role does exercise play in the health of people with diabetes? According to studies done by the American Diabetes Association, unhealthy eating and physical inactivity can lead to obesity and can be a major factor in the onset and progression of Type 2 diabetes. In a similar study conducted in the US during the [...]
Diabetes Mellitus is associated with a lot of serious complications. The most common problems that result from diabetes are cardiovascular disorders. A person with diabetes must be consistently aware of his/her health conditions and do the necessary steps to prevent possible complications. There are a number of health risks that involves our cardiovascular system such [...]
There are two hormones that play a crucial role in regulating our blood sugar level. These are insulin and glucagon. Both of these hormones are produced by your pancreas and without these two, it would be difficult to keep your blood sugar levels in check. You may already be familiar with insulin. But what about [...]
Despite the prevalence of diabetes worldwide, many people still don’t have a clear understanding of what it really is. The 2005 report of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reveals that in the United States alone, about 21 million people have diabetes. In the same report, 54 million people were found to have pre-diabetes- a condition [...]
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects women during pregnancy. To avoid complications during pregnancy, a woman with gestational diabetes needs constant monitoring of her blood glucose levels. Early diagnosis is a must so that the necessary precautions can be taken and both the mother and her infant can be protected. Women with [...]