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The Cost of Diabetes…
The cost of medical care is high, and the cost of diabetic care is astronomical. In the United States, diabetes costs an estimated $132 billion annually. That’s an astounding figure. But what do...
Serious Complications of Diabetes…
People who have diabetes are subject to many health complications. If you have diabetes, it is important that you educate yourself concerning your condition, and that you become aware of the problems ...
Obesity and Diabetes: A Deadly Combination…
Would you believe that 61 percent of the American population is overweight? It’s true, and it has created a literal epidemic of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is basically a side effect of obesity &#...
Diabetes and Ethnic Groups…
If you are a member of certain ethnic groups, you are at a higher risk for developing diabetes. Diabetes affects Hispanics, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, and Pacific I...
Diabetes and Ketones…
There are many complications associated with diabetes. Sometimes, diabetics have a problem with ketones in the bloodstream. Left untreated, this turns into a condition known as ketoacidosis. A ketone ...
Diabetes and the Nervous System…
Diabetics have many health concerns. One of those concerns is the nervous system. Over time, high blood sugar affects the circulatory system, which in turn damages the nervous system. When the blood v...
Diabetes and Hypoglycemia…
Diabetes is a condition in which too much sugar is in the blood. This means that your blood sugar level is too high. But what happens when the blood sugar level drops too low? This is a condition know...
Your Diabetes Health Care Team…
If you are diabetic, you need a health care team. As you know, a team consists of two or more people. You may think that your regular doctor can handle anything that comes up with your diabetes, and f...
Diabetes: Keeping A Log…
There are many adjustments that you will make after you have been diagnosed with diabetes. The first adjustment will be your diet, since eating a healthy diet is the main factor in controlling blood s...
Diabetes and Infection…
Infections become very serious when you have diabetes. Diabetes affects how your immune system fights infections. This is because infections develop quickly in people who are diabetic. The high glucos...
Diabetes and Insulin Injections…
If you have Type 1 diabetes, you will definitely have to take insulin injections. If you have Type 2 diabetes, and it cannot be controlled with diet and exercise, you may also have to take insulin inj...
Diabetes and Your Vision…
If you have diabetes, you are at risk of losing your vision. In fact, approximately half of all people who have diabetes are at risk, simply because they do not know that they have diabetes. One in fo...
The Glycemic Index and Diabetes…
If you are diabetic, you need to know about the glycemic index. The glycemic index ranks foods based on the carbohydrates in those foods from zero to 100. It looks at how the carbohydrates raise the b...
Medication and Diabetes…
Depending on how well your blood sugar levels are being controlled, your doctor may or may not prescribe medication for you. These medications are in pill form, and you may be prescribed more than one...
Diabetes and Your Kidneys…
Many complications can arise from diabetes, and kidney disease is one of them. The kidneys are necessary organs, designed to filter waste from your blood. When you have diabetes, the kidneys are force...
Diabetics and Restaurants…
Many people mistakenly think that diabetics must eat special “diabetic foods.” This isn’t true. Diabetics can eat the same things that everyone else eats — including sweets. Th...
Diabetes and Heart Disease…
If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk for developing heart disease. In fact, two out of every three people who have diabetes actually die from either heart disease or stroke. That is an astou...
Diabetes and Women…
Of all of the people who have diabetes in the United States, approximately 9.1 million of them are women. Women who suffer from diabetes have all of the same health concerns that men have, with a few ...
Diabetes: Your Blood Sugar Level…
If you have diabetes, you must monitor your blood sugar levels every day. Sometimes, testing once a day is fine, while other times, your doctor will recommend testing more often throughout the day, at...
Health Problems Associated with Diabetes…
No matter which type of diabetes you have, there are health concerns that you must absolutely be aware of. Failing to manage your diabetes is the leading factor in developing related health problems, ...
The Advantages of Diabetic Support Groups…
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may have gone through the entire range of emotions recently. Diabetes affects not only your body; until you accept your condition, learn about it, and lea...
Diabetes: You Are Not Alone…
Would you be shocked to learn that approximately 20.8 million people in the United States have diabetes? It is a fact, and that is an estimated 7% of the population! Here are some other astounding fac...
Some Myths about Diabetes…
An amazing amount of research has been done surrounding diabetes and its causes, and those results are released to the public with regularity. However, despite this, there are still many myths surroun...
What Is Pre-Diabetes?
Before one develops Type 2 diabetes, they will almost always develop pre-diabetes. This may be referred to as “borderline diabetes,” which means that your blood sugar levels are higher tha...
Diabetic Testing Supplies…
If you are diabetic, you probably already know that the biggest expense that comes with diabetes is the testing supplies that you absolutely must have in order to keep your diabetes under control. Man...
Diabetic Research…
There is currently no cure for diabetes, even though it can be treated. There are many organizations, such as the American Diabetes Association (ADA), which fund research programs for diabetes in the ...
Tips to Preventing Diabetes…
Diabetes is a serious disease that has serious consequences if it is not treated properly. Many people are predisposed to developing diabetes, and there are steps that you can take to either prevent i...
Diabetes and Weight Loss…
If you have diabetes, and you need to lose weight, your doctor will most likely suggest a low-carbohydrate diet. You should not, however, consider yourself to be on a diet, since the foods that you wi...
Diabetes and Food…
One of the first thoughts that one might have after being diagnosed with diabetes is that they are going to have to give up their favorite sweet foods. Don’t despair! When you eat a healthy diet...
Testing for Diabetes…
If you have the symptoms of diabetes, or a family history of diabetes, you definitely need to see your doctor for testing. Untreated diabetes is life-threatening, and can cause serious other life-thre...