Posts Tagged “Diabetes Control”

Diabetes: What to Expect When You Visit Your Doctor

By | May 19, 2010

It is recommended for a person with diabetes to work closely with his physician. Regular visits to your doctor are crucial in preventing serious complications that are associated with diabetes. As a diabetic patient, it is your duty to take care of your body. You should never neglect or ignore the importance of regular medical [...]

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What You Should Know About Hypoglycemia

By | January 14, 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 [...]

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Is It True That Diabetes Causes Hair Loss?

By | November 2, 2009

According to the 2005 National Statistics done by the American Diabetes Association, about 21 million of Americans have diabetes while 54 million are in the pre-diabetes stage. Despite the prevalence of diabetes, it is surprising to know that not many people are really clear about it. For instance, can it really cause hair loss? To [...]

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