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Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, it is comforting to know that there are simple steps that you can do to manage your health condition. Learning to take control is the key to living an enjoyable life despite having diabetes. In this article, let’s talk about the steps you can do to [...]
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
According to surveys conducted by the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Mellitus is considered to be one of the ten deadliest diseases in the world. It ranks 5th as the leading cause of death in the US and the 7th leading cause of death in Canada. The 2005 national statistics report that over 21 million Americans [...]
The American Diabetes Association, in its 2005 national statistics revealed that almost 21 million people or 7% of the population in the US have diabetes. Consequently, it is estimated that in the United States alone, about $92 billion are spent each year on the treatment and medical care for diabetes. In the same study, it [...]
Type 2 Diabetes is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Unlike its Type 1 counterpart, people with Type 2 diabetes are able to produce insulin and therefore there is no need for insulin injections. The problem is, either they have developed a resistance to insulin or their pancreas has stopped functioning properly. As a result, [...]