Posts Tagged “Type 2 Diabetes”

The Right Foods for a Diabetic

By | September 6, 2010

Diabetes Mellitus is known to be one of the ten leading causes of death across the globe. In the US alone, statistics show that an estimated 21 million people or 7% of the population have diabetes. In addition, 54 million Americans have been diagnosed to have a pre-diabetic condition. In Canada, diabetes is known to [...]

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Do It Yourself : Control Your Diabetes At Home

By | August 25, 2010

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 [...]

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How to Spot Diabetes in Adults

By | August 3, 2010

The American Diabetes Association reveals that more than 20.8 million people in the United States alone have Diabetes. Of this number, 6.2 million people are not even aware that they have Diabetes. In this article, let us discuss the symptoms of diabetes in adults. According to the World Health Organization, there are three types of [...]

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Can a Type 2 Diabetic Enjoy Alcoholic Drinks

By | July 7, 2010

If you’re a person with Type 2 Diabetes, perhaps you may be wondering if it’s possible for you to enjoy alcoholic drinks. Is it completely forbidden for a diabetic to drink alcohol? Will alcoholic drinks put his health a risk or in great danger? The fact is, the effect of an alcoholic drink to a [...]

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The Dangers of Sugar in Diabetes

By | January 5, 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 [...]

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