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Common Misconceptions About Type II Diabetes
When people hear that you have Type II diabetes, they tend to think that you cannot make insulin at all. There are also many other misconceptions about this form of diabetes. Unfortunately, what you don't know about this particular disease can create situation where you will fail to tell your d
What Exactly is Type 1 Diabetes?
Diabetes comes in different variations. One is Type 2 and the other is Type 1. Each has it's own characteristics that make them unique unto themselves. This article discusses Type 1. Read on to learn more.
Relation of Overall & Abdominal Adiposity to Vascular Health
What is the impact of overall obesity on vascular atherosclerotic changes?
Type 2 Diabetes - How Eating Red Meat Is Linked To An Increased Risk of Developing Diabetes
Eating red meat has repeatedly been associated with Type 2 diabetes. Investigators at the German Institute of Human Nutrition in Potsdam-Rehbruecke, Nuthetal, and several other research centers in Germany, looked at various molecules to determine the connection. Their study, reported on in the Ameri
What Is Stage 1 Spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis is a condition of the spine, usually occurring in the lower lumbar area, in which a vertebra slips forward onto the bone beneath it. It often occurs as a birth defect or in early childhood. Symptoms may either be non-existent or present themselves later in life.
Does Having Type 2 Diabetes Affect Your Sleep?
Do you have Type 2 diabetes and not sleeping well at night? When was the last time you slept like a baby for more than six hours straight? Sleeping problems are one of the most often neglected problems in Type 2 diabetes.
What Foods Should I Avoid If I Am Diabetic
Certain foods are not good for diabetics to eat. Find out what they are right now.
Is A Regular Sleep Schedule Really That Important For Diabetics?
It's common knowledge among diabetics that daily diet and exercise routines should be maintained. But what if life throws you a curve ball and you get put on a different shift at work? Is that change going to throw your body into a perpetual state of kerfuffle? Last April a study was published
Lupus Skin Problems
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which can affect many parts of the body. Skin problems are common, and depend on which type of lupus an individual has. Most lupus skin problems do not leave scars. A general recommendation is to avoid exposure to sun.
How Is Diabetes Inherited?
Being "Given" DiabetesBeing diagnosed with a manageable yet troubling disease can be heartbreaking for some people, especially those that lead a healthy lifestyle. However genetics tends to play a role in what diseases we are more susceptible in contracting. Those diseases can also be...
Type 2 Diabetes - The Importance Of Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
When you have type 2 diabetes it is essential that you know the importance of healthy blood sugar levels so that you can achieve optimum health. When you maintain your blood sugar levels effectively you will be able to avoid the nasty complications that are associated with this terrible disease.
What You Can Do to Lower Blood Sugar Levels
One of the most common problems of diabetics is their blood sugar levels. If you are a diabetic you will most likely experience fluctuating blood sugar levels, which can be pretty difficult to control.
MetS to Identify Adolescents With Imparied Glucose Tolerance
Is the oral glucose tolerance test a good screening tool for impaired glucose tolerance in adolescents with MetS?
Is the Energy Homeostasis System Inherently Biased Toward Weight
Recent years have seen remarkable progress in understanding the genetic and molecular basis of body weight regulation.
Diabetes Cure - It is Possible With Pranayama!
Whatever may be the basic factors underlining the instance of diabetes, it is due to an uncontrolled blood sugar. Global researches on what causes diabetes have proven that the prime factor is the fluctuations of blood glucose levels in the blood stream.
Diabetes at a Closer Look - Various Stages
Stages of diabetes are a result of metabolic disorder due to which insulin content in the body goes down. Insulin is a hormone that converts sugar, starches and other foods into energy. This in turn increases the level of blood sugar in the body.
Diabetic Neuropathy and B12 Deficiency
A common side-effect of diabetes is neuropathy. In fact, nearly 70% of those suffering from diabetes either has already or will experience some form of neuropathy. While there are a variety of causes of diabetic neuropathy one of the causes has been found to be deficiencies of B12 in the body. Vitam
Diet Recommendations for Children
Get the kids out and moving to help them control their weight.playground image by Lori Pagel from Fotolia.comLearning to eat nutritiously is important for children. About one-third of American youngsters are considered overweight or obese. The White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity...