Archive For January, 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 [...]
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. Diabetic Neuropathy – Facts and Figures
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 [...]