In people with diabetes the amount of glucose (or sugar) in the blood becomes abnormally high. This is due, either to failure of the pancreas to produce enough of the hormone insulin or to the lack of insulin actions. Type I diabetes usually affects young adults and is due to a lack of insulin normally produced by the pancreas. In type II diabetes which usually starts affect … [Read more...]
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes mellitus (DM) represents several diseases in which high blood glucose levels over time can damage the nerves, kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels. Diabetes can also decrease the body's ability to fight infection. When diabetes is not well controlled, damage to the organs and impairment of the immune system is likely. Foot problems commonly develop in people with diabetes … [Read more...]
Women and Diabetes
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2019 is The Family and Diabetes. What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose (blood sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. Women and Diabetes falls into two main categories: type 1, which usually occurs during childhood or … [Read more...]
Gestational Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms and Management
Causes Women at Risk Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Diet Exercise Medication Prevention Gestational diabetes is a carbohydrate intolerance of variable severity that starts or is first recognized during pregnancy or the inability of the tissues to absorb glucose from the bloodstream during pregnancy due to a lack of the hormone insulin. The … [Read more...]
Prediabetes: A Wake-Up Call To Take Action
Prediabetes is an indication that your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. Without lifestyle changes, people with prediabetes are very likely to progress to type 2 diabetes. If you have prediabetes, the long-term damage of diabetes — especially to your heart, blood vessels and kidneys — may already have … [Read more...]
Singer Crystal Bowersox on Embracing Challenges With Type 1 Diabetes
Crystal Bowersox, a northwest Ohio native currently calling Nashville, TN home, has built her life around music. Since her introduction to the world, Crystal has released 3 LP’s, two EPs, several singles, and is currently developing an autobiographical, theatrical rock concert titled, "Trauma Queen". In July of 2020, Crystal released the first long awaited single from her … [Read more...]
Expert Answer FAQ’s on Diabetic Eye Disease
By Dr. Eleanor Siri, Therapeutic Optometrist. Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that can affect people with diabetes. These conditions include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma. Over time, diabetes can cause damage to your eyes that can lead to poor vision or even blindness. Dr Eleanor Siri, Therapeutic Optometrist … [Read more...]
Ice Hockey Player Anissa Gamble Shares Her Rise & Shine Against Diabetes
Anissa Gamble is a Canadian scientist and professional ice hockey player, currently playing with the PWHPA. She is among the few people to have played professional hockey while living with Type 1 diabetes. She played on youth boys' teams in the Maritimes until the age of 15, when she left home to attend Appleby College. She participated in the first PWHPA Unifor Showcase … [Read more...]
Type 2 Diabetes and Sexual Health
Sexual Health is of equal importance to persons suffering from Type 2 Diabetes as they are concerned of the diabetes itself. As a healthy sexual life brings happiness and better environment and circumstances for diabetes management.Many people assume that when someone has a chronic illness, they have so many things going on managing the illness that sex automatically gets … [Read more...]
Avocados Good For Diabetics To Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels
According to a study published in Nutrition Journal, avocados are good for diabetics and including them in your breakfast can help to stabilize sugar level. Avocados are also, loaded with good fats that can help you with weight loss and manage cholesterol. Nutrient content of 150 g of avocado, as provided by the US Department of Agriculture, shows that it has 10.1 g of … [Read more...]
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that can damage and weaken blood vessels, including those in the retina In the back of your eye, the retina records images of objects and sends information about the images to your brain for interpretation. In diabetic retinopathy, the weakened blood vessels may begin to leak blood or fluid … [Read more...]
Yoga for Diabetics
Diabetes means that the body does not produce or use insulin properly. Many studies have reported the beneficial effect of the practice of yoga on diabetes. Some studies have mentioned up to 65 percent beneficial effect of yogic therapy for diabetes. Studies have confirmed that the practice of the yogic postures can rejuvenate the insulin producing cells in the pancreas of … [Read more...]
