Diabetes

No parent likes dealing with the possibility that their child may become sick, however, despite our best efforts, this sometimes happens. One sickness that is occurring more frequently in childhood is diabetes. Knowledge, as they say, is power and the more you know about diabetes, its causes, symptoms and treatment, the better you are able […]

Diabetes is a major contributor to gum disease, which in turn leads to tooth decay if action is not taken early. Diabetes makes it difficult for the mouth’s immune system to function properly, and the mouth becomes a prime breeding ground for germs. Conversely, it is believed that gum disease will make diabetes harder to […]

Diabetes that affects pregnant women is referred to as gestational diabetes, or GD. This type of diabetes normally occurs in the late stages of pregnancy, starting in the twenty-fourth to twenty-eighth week of pregnancy. A diagnosis of gestational diabetes is a scary prospect for many expectant mothers, but sadly, it is a reality that soon-to-be […]

What you eat as a diabetic is the key to keeping your sugar levels under control. Ensuring that you maintain a healthy, balanced diet is the best way to control your diabetes and stay healthy. Having diabetes does not mean that meals have to be boring and, contrary to popular belief, the diabetic can generally […]

Diabetes is your life long partner and hence to control it you need to understand everything associated with the diabetes nutrition to keep your body healthy and fit. Diabetes nutrition is a very vast topic, and difficult to cover, in 5000 words. But we will understand basic points involved in diabetes nutrition.
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You can prevent or, in some cases, delay the onset of diabetes by taking charge before it advances from what is known as the pre-diabetic stage to being a full-blown illness. Pre-diabetes refers to the stage where you have higher-than-normal blood glucose, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Pre-diabetes can lead to […]

A diagnosis of diabetes can be distressing or even frightening, no matter whether you are the one getting the news or a loved one of someone just diagnosed. You could be six or sixty, it doesn’t matter - being diagnosed with any life-altering disease can be hard. However, with a positive attitude, support, and willingness […]

Diabetics can be found in all walks of life, and the sporting arena is no different. Despite the seriousness of the disease, with knowledge, proper control, and support, the diabetic can excel in a variety of sports. There have been many successful athletes and sports personalities who have had diabetes but were able to control […]

Although it shouldn’t be the case, people with diabetes do face discrimination in many areas of life. You should know that as a diabetic, you have rights, and the best way to ensure these rights is through knowledge. Know the laws that protect your child and yourself from discrimination based on your illness. Three laws […]

Diabetes is a little-understood disease, but it is important that we know and understand what it is and how to identify possible symptoms. Diabetes refers to a condition where there is more sugar in the blood than the body can use. Diabetes mellitus, the medical name for the condition, is partially a lifestyle disease. This […]