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Diabetes is a body malfunction where your pancreas does not produce the required amount of insulin. Resultantly, it fails to cope with your blood sugar levels. Lately, diabetes type 2 has become a very common disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 25.9 percent of people who are 65 years and above are suffering from it. When the body fails to produce the optimal amount of insulin from within, insulin is injected into the body. To date, this is the most accepted and commonly...
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Victoza (liraglutide) is the same as the insulin-controlling hormone that naturally occurs in your body. Consequently, it also controls blood sugar and digestion. It is used in adjunction with exercise and diet to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, this drug may also help to reduce the risk of severe heart problems like stroke, heart attack, and heart diseases. Usually, it is given after other diabetes drugs have been tried but without recording success. It is not used...
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It is said that insulin is the key to maintaining blood sugar balance. The human body needs energy to function properly. This energy is derived from sugar. The food we take, mainly in the form of carbohydrates are broken down into sugar. However, the human body cells cannot utilize this sugar directly. This function is carried out by the pancreas. This gland releases the insulin hormone that facilitates the use of sugar. In addition, insulin plays a vital role in maintaining a blood sugar balance by preventing hypoglycemia...
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Diabetes causes high levels of blood glucose, or sugar, in the body, which is what happens when the body either cannot make or use insulin the way it should. Currently, there are many treatments for diabetes. Depending on the type of diabetes, type 1 or type 2, the medications to control diabetes will vary. Regardless of the type of diabetes a patient has, they will need to use medications to help them keep their blood sugar levels normal. Medications to Control Diabetes (Type 1) The most...
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The most common way of treating diabetes, whether it is type 1 or type 2, is through an insulin injection, as needed. Insulin can be injected by a number of different methods, including with syringes, insulin pens, jet injectors, and insulin pumps. The most common method of injecting insulin is with a syringe. However, a doctor can help you decide which is the best method for you. All methods can be taught and, with practice, patients can learn to inject themselves at home and...
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Bydureon, or exenatide, is a once-a-week injection that helps with the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The Bydureon injection for type 2 diabetes is the same drug as Byetta, except that it is released more slowly into the system. This is why administration for patients on Bydureon is only once a week, whereas patients on Byetta administer the drug twice a day. Please note that Bydureon and Byetta should not be used at the same time. How Does Bydureon Injection for Type 2 Diabetes Work? Bydureon starts...
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Ozempic, or semaglutide, is a drug that helps in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is a glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonist and is largely used in the treatment of adults patients. Ozempic semaglutide type 2 diabetes medication is in the form of an injection. The Use of Ozempic Semaglutide Type 2 Diabetes Medication Ozempic works by stimulating insulin production. The drug also helps to lower glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner. Patients with type 1 diabetes should not use semaglutide. Additionally, the drug should not be...
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The treatment of type 2 diabetes is not just the use of medications. It is an implementation of 4 strategies. The 4 strategies are dietary modifications, regular physical activity, medications (usually insulin), and monitoring blood glucose levels. All four of these pillars work together to keep patients’ blood sugar under control to circumvent or hinder more complications. How to Combat Type 2 Diabetes Some patients with type II diabetes can reach their ideal blood sugar levels by incorporating regular exercise into their lives and adopting...
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Diabetes is a condition where the amount of sugar in your blood is in excess because your pancreas doesn’t have enough insulin to regulate the glucose level entering your blood cells or the insulin produced doesn’t function well. You can manage diabetes well by healthy eating habits combined with regular exercises and maintaining healthy weights. This does not mean that diabetes requires some special diet. If you are suffering from diabetes, it is required that you maintain a healthy eating activity involving plenty vegetables...
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If you have diabetes and are going through menopause, you need to understand the symptoms of both as they can be not only challenging but have serious side effects on your overall quality of life. Menopause is when a woman ceases to menstruate. On average, the symptoms of menopause can start to show anywhere between the ages of 45 to 55. The average age for women to have their last menstrual cycle is 51-years-old. Diabetes and menopause combined together have various effects on your body, including: Weight...
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Diabetes is a condition that has become the focus of many health experts. Be that as it may, the fact that this condition is caused as a result of sedentary lifestyles makes it easier for it to be managed. One such way is following a diabetes diet. The essence of this diet is foods that control the level of blood sugar. One advantage with the diabetes diet is that as opposed to other meal plans that follow strict meal patterns, the diabetes diet is fairly easy...
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According to the CDC, an astounding 29 million people across the United States suffer from diabetes, and another 86 million suffer from pre-diabetes. In Canada, over 3.4 million are affected by the disease. To make things worse, hundreds of millions in healthcare costs accrue each year as a result of the disease ($245 million in the United States in 2012). When you develop diabetes, it means that you have too much glucose or sugar in your blood. This leads to nerve damage and poor...
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For many aging people, pain, cramping or tiredness in legs while walking or climbing stairs may not sound as symptoms of a serious medical condition. In fact, the majority of people believe that they are normal signs of aging. Nevertheless, they can be symptoms of a form of nerve or blood vessel damage known as diabetic neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease respectively. This article will give you an in-depth analysis of diabetes and leg pain. Diabetes and Leg Pain If diabetes causes damage to...
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New research has now shown that lack of sleep is linked to type 2 diabetes. The research also indicates that people who have diabetes have problems when sleeping. Such issues include not falling asleep easily or problems shutting their eyes at night. Perhaps you have been experiencing this and you are quite familiar with this article. There are many centers of research that have come with various reason as to why people are not sleeping enough and the causes of type 2 diabetes. Here are...
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Did you know that over 18 million adults and children in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes? Common signs and symptoms of diabetes include: Always needing to urinate Always being thirsty Unexplained weight gain or weight loss Fatigue Prone to infections Slow healing of minor injuries (cuts, bruises) Tingling or numbness in extremities Learning how to manage diabetes is very important since the disease has no cure up to now. Diabetes complications are dynamic ranging from heart disease to vision loss and...
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What health professional treats type 2 diabetes? Many times individuals have type 2 diabetes and don’t know it. Signs of diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, infections, headaches, fatigue, and cuts and bruises are slower to heal. If you notice any of these changes, discuss your symptoms with your primary care physician and consider visiting an endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in diabetes. The endocrinologist will perform a series of tests to accurately diagnose the severity of your condition. How is type 2...
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Many people assume that since both diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus begin with the word diabetes, they must be related. They also share two common warning signs: increased thirst and excessive urination. But the truth is that these conditions are not related at all. The latin word for diabetes means “to siphon.” You could say that both conditions are due to some sort of siphoning or filtering problem—one is related to sugar and the other is related to fluid. That is where the similarities...
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Over 23 million people in the United States have diabetes, which is also known as diabetes mellitus. This leaves many people seeking diabetes information to help them manage this disease. Many have been officially diagnosed, but many others live with diabetes and do not even know it. They may have many diabetes symptoms, but do not realize what is causing these symptoms. There are two types of diabetes- type 1 and type 2. Of the 23 million Americans that have diabetes, over 90% have...
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What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. Only 5% of people with diabetes have this form of the disease. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, even young children can learn to manage their condition and...
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Given the severe consequential effects of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, proper monitorization of blood sugar levels is one of the key ways in helping to avoid any potentially serious health complications that may arise. Here we offer a few simple lifestyle changes which would no doubt prove helpful to diabetics in managing their condition and preventing diabetes-related health complications such as heart, kidney, and nerve damage. Being diagnosed with diabetes can be quite overwhelming for many, but living with the condition does...
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While a large number of diabetic people may be overweight, there is accumulating evidence that their weight is a symptom of diabetes, not a cause. Of all the potential causes of diabetes, overeating is not only a misconception but is a topic a lot of people falsely speculate about since one out of five people who do not overeat is becoming increasingly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This myth stemmed from the observation that people with type 2 diabetes are often overweight and also...
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Coffee and Diabetes Coffee and diabetes generally don’t mix. However, if you have high pre-diabetes, having coffee can actually reduce your risk of developing full-blown type 2 diabetes. That said, if you drink a lot of coffee and diabetes concerns you, you should exercise caution when drinking it. Coffee and diabetes usually aren’t a good pair as coffee often spikes insulin and glucose levels in the short term. It is also important to note that taking your coffee with sweeteners negates the purpose of...
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Type 2 Diabetes is a widespread disease that affects millions of Americans. Your body isn’t able to utilize the hormone, insulin, properly if you’ve got type 2 diabetes. The body requires insulin in order to transfer glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells for use in the production of energy. Therefore, glucose can accumulate in the blood (instead of being used by the cells to produce energy) when there isn’t sufficient insulin in the body, or it does not work as it should. Type...
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Millions of Americans suffer from diabetes. However, those from minority populations are at a greater risk for contracting the disease and experience its complications. Your ethnicity may be a diabetes risk factor as different genetic makeups influence how the condition affects the body. This article further explores these disparities and gives some recommendations for what those at an increased risk can do to lower their chances of becoming diabetic. The statistics about minority populations with type 2 diabetes is startling. According to numbers from...
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Type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes are often thought of as being one and the same, but in actual fact, they are two very different diseases with one thing in common. They both cause a high blood sugar level. According to a survey carried out, type 2 diabetes is the more prevalent type of diabetics, with an astounding 95 percent of people living with diabetes being type 2 diabetics, and a mere 5 percent being type 1. So, just what is the difference between...
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Everyone worries about whether or not they are eating the right things. Whether you have specific weight-loss goals or are just looking to be healthier, a good, healthy diet can impact every aspect of your life. Diet is an especially big concern for those of us who have type 2 diabetes and need to make sure we are managing it correctly. Maintaining a healthy diabetes diet is critical to effectively manage your blood sugar levels and keep your body healthy. With all of the advice...
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According to researchers at the University of Bloomington in Indiana and several other US research institutions, lung cancer could be a bigger threat to type 2 diabetics than to non-diabetics. In May of 2016, the British Journal of Cancer recorded the results of a study on 2,484 women whose doctors had diagnosed them with lung cancer. Those with type 2 diabetes were 27 percent more likely to die within almost three years. Women with the longest time as diabetics, those treated with insulin, and,...
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The Human Genome Project (HGP) is an international scientific research project that took place in 2003. It was a successful achievement and benefit to studying biology, but also took quite a dive, causing heaps of disappointment. Revolutionizing biological science and expanding into a multi-billion dollar industry, it was vanquished when promises of advancing treatments for diseases were unfulfilled. Fortunately, those days are behind us as modern scientists are studying hundreds of thousands of human genomes. In the case of diabetes, much headway has been made in...
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Diabetes 2 was previously thought to affect only adults. This is because it is still most prevalent in middle-aged adults in the age bracket of 45 to 64. However, the condition is increasingly becoming common in children too. Causes of Type 2 Diabetes often include a general shift in lifestyle and a host of other factors. Thankfully, there are ways you may know if you are at risk of developing the condition. Likewise, there are also ways to prevent or delay its onset. Read...
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While genetics is quite a fascinating field, it can often also be frustratingly complex. Despite the advances in technology and medicine, the origins and causes of many conditions still remain a mystery. One enigma that still baffles scientists even after a great deal of research is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. This disease is fairly well known and impacts many people’s lives in significant ways. Scientists are still going all out to learn as much as they can about Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Yet the...
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Type II diabetes is a continuous condition in which the body becomes invulnerable to the usual effects of insulin while simultaneously losing its ability to produce sufficient insulin in the pancreas. Even though the causes of the type II diabetes are still unclear, lifestyle-dependent risk factors play a major role. There are many myths surrounding type II diabetes despite its prevalence –representing 85-90% of all diabetes cases. Understandably, these myths make it hard for most people to find and believe the hard facts. Here are some...
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It’s a difficult moment for anyone when a physician reveals that they have tested positive for diabetes type 2. It’s very normal to feel lost and devastated. Diabetes, especially Type 2, has become quite rampant for reasons like lack of exercise, genetics, obesity, and poor diet. Nowadays, it is affecting young victims as well as older ones. So medical experts and researchers are still looking into ways to eliminate both the symptoms and the condition itself. What is Diabetes Type 2? Diabetes type 2, aka...
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Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, aka Type 2 Diabetes, is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels, a condition known as hyperglycemia. According to the American Diabetes Association, bodies of people with the condition do not react to insulin properly. Furthermore, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the total number of diabetes cases stands at 30 million Americans, accounting for 9.3% of the population. It is also worrying that children and teens are increasingly becoming diabetic. However, obese people are...
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Some women may develop glucose intolerance due to hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and get gestational diabetes. According to various studies, 4% of pregnant women are diagnosed with this type of diabetes. In most cases, these women were not even diabetic before their pregnancy. The good part is, gestational diabetes typically dies out after giving birth. However, it leaves the patient at a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes later in life. While having gestational diabetes also doesn’t mean your baby will be born with diabetes,...
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Diabetes is a medical condition in which the amount of sugar or glucose in your blood is too high, and due to an inability to produce enough insulin, your body relies on alternative sources of energy, making you susceptible to other medical conditions. Though you can control Type 2 Diabetes symptoms with a strict diet and by altering your lifestyle, without proper treatment, it can be fatal. Why? Because it accounts for over 80% of all cardiovascular conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. In...
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Something’s not quite right; not only do you have to take the time to deal with the variety of aggravations that come along with your diabetes care (extra doctors visits, carb counting, and blood sugar checks), but you also end up spending some serious money on your condition. Is there a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow waiting for you? The good news is, with a little bit of know-how, you can save some serious cash on screenings, supplies, and even...
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Diabetes encompasses several diseases that result from physiological problems in association with the production of insulin. According to the Center for Diseases Control (CDC), up to 95% of diabetics in the US have Type 2 Diabetes. While you don’t need to be overweight, obese, or lack physical activity to get Type 2 Diabetes, these are the most common causes of the disease. Read on to find out the causes and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes along with the risk factors that make you more predisposed...
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Most people assume that sex always takes a backseat for people with serious illnesses, but they assume wrong. Regardless of what medical problems a person might be facing, sexual expression and sexuality often rank high in determining their quality of life. This is especially true for people with type 2 diabetes, a condition with major effects on people’s sex lives. Problems arising due to the condition are similar in men and women, but in some cases, they are gender-specific. It is important to recognize...
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A diagnosis of diabetes can have a great impact on your life, changing the way that you can live. However, it does not have to be the end of the world. But how can you manage your diabetes? With simple changes, especially to your diet, you can help to manage your diabetes quickly and more efficiently. The following strategies will help you identify what changes would work best for you. Review Your Diet You’ll want to choose the foods you ingest wisely. If you...
Diabetes is a body malfunction where your pancreas does not produce the required amount of insulin. Resultantly, it fails to cope with your blood sugar levels. Lately, diabetes type 2 has become a very common disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 25.9 percent of people who are 65 years and above are suffering from it. When the body fails to produce the optimal amount of insulin from within, insulin is injected into the body. To date, this is the most accepted and commonly...
Victoza (liraglutide) is the same as the insulin-controlling hormone that naturally occurs in your body. Consequently, it also controls blood sugar and digestion. It is used in adjunction with exercise and diet to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, this drug may also help to reduce the risk of severe heart problems like stroke, heart attack, and heart diseases. Usually, it is given after other diabetes drugs have been tried but without recording success. It is not used...
It is said that insulin is the key to maintaining blood sugar balance. The human body needs energy to function properly. This energy is derived from sugar. The food we take, mainly in the form of carbohydrates are broken down into sugar. However, the human body cells cannot utilize this sugar directly. This function is carried out by the pancreas. This gland releases the insulin hormone that facilitates the use of sugar. In addition, insulin plays a vital role in maintaining a blood sugar balance by preventing hypoglycemia...
Diabetes causes high levels of blood glucose, or sugar, in the body, which is what happens when the body either cannot make or use insulin the way it should. Currently, there are many treatments for diabetes. Depending on the type of diabetes, type 1 or type 2, the medications to control diabetes will vary. Regardless of the type of diabetes a patient has, they will need to use medications to help them keep their blood sugar levels normal. Medications to Control Diabetes (Type 1) The most...
The most common way of treating diabetes, whether it is type 1 or type 2, is through an insulin injection, as needed. Insulin can be injected by a number of different methods, including with syringes, insulin pens, jet injectors, and insulin pumps. The most common method of injecting insulin is with a syringe. However, a doctor can help you decide which is the best method for you. All methods can be taught and, with practice, patients can learn to inject themselves at home and...
Bydureon, or exenatide, is a once-a-week injection that helps with the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The Bydureon injection for type 2 diabetes is the same drug as Byetta, except that it is released more slowly into the system. This is why administration for patients on Bydureon is only once a week, whereas patients on Byetta administer the drug twice a day. Please note that Bydureon and Byetta should not be used at the same time. How Does Bydureon Injection for Type 2 Diabetes Work? Bydureon starts...
Ozempic, or semaglutide, is a drug that helps in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is a glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonist and is largely used in the treatment of adults patients. Ozempic semaglutide type 2 diabetes medication is in the form of an injection. The Use of Ozempic Semaglutide Type 2 Diabetes Medication Ozempic works by stimulating insulin production. The drug also helps to lower glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner. Patients with type 1 diabetes should not use semaglutide. Additionally, the drug should not be...
The treatment of type 2 diabetes is not just the use of medications. It is an implementation of 4 strategies. The 4 strategies are dietary modifications, regular physical activity, medications (usually insulin), and monitoring blood glucose levels. All four of these pillars work together to keep patients’ blood sugar under control to circumvent or hinder more complications. How to Combat Type 2 Diabetes Some patients with type II diabetes can reach their ideal blood sugar levels by incorporating regular exercise into their lives and adopting...
Diabetes is a condition where the amount of sugar in your blood is in excess because your pancreas doesn’t have enough insulin to regulate the glucose level entering your blood cells or the insulin produced doesn’t function well. You can manage diabetes well by healthy eating habits combined with regular exercises and maintaining healthy weights. This does not mean that diabetes requires some special diet. If you are suffering from diabetes, it is required that you maintain a healthy eating activity involving plenty vegetables...
If you have diabetes and are going through menopause, you need to understand the symptoms of both as they can be not only challenging but have serious side effects on your overall quality of life. Menopause is when a woman ceases to menstruate. On average, the symptoms of menopause can start to show anywhere between the ages of 45 to 55. The average age for women to have their last menstrual cycle is 51-years-old. Diabetes and menopause combined together have various effects on your body, including: Weight...
Diabetes is a condition that has become the focus of many health experts. Be that as it may, the fact that this condition is caused as a result of sedentary lifestyles makes it easier for it to be managed. One such way is following a diabetes diet. The essence of this diet is foods that control the level of blood sugar. One advantage with the diabetes diet is that as opposed to other meal plans that follow strict meal patterns, the diabetes diet is fairly easy...
According to the CDC, an astounding 29 million people across the United States suffer from diabetes, and another 86 million suffer from pre-diabetes. In Canada, over 3.4 million are affected by the disease. To make things worse, hundreds of millions in healthcare costs accrue each year as a result of the disease ($245 million in the United States in 2012). When you develop diabetes, it means that you have too much glucose or sugar in your blood. This leads to nerve damage and poor...
For many aging people, pain, cramping or tiredness in legs while walking or climbing stairs may not sound as symptoms of a serious medical condition. In fact, the majority of people believe that they are normal signs of aging. Nevertheless, they can be symptoms of a form of nerve or blood vessel damage known as diabetic neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease respectively. This article will give you an in-depth analysis of diabetes and leg pain. Diabetes and Leg Pain If diabetes causes damage to...
New research has now shown that lack of sleep is linked to type 2 diabetes. The research also indicates that people who have diabetes have problems when sleeping. Such issues include not falling asleep easily or problems shutting their eyes at night. Perhaps you have been experiencing this and you are quite familiar with this article. There are many centers of research that have come with various reason as to why people are not sleeping enough and the causes of type 2 diabetes. Here are...
Did you know that over 18 million adults and children in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes? Common signs and symptoms of diabetes include: Always needing to urinate Always being thirsty Unexplained weight gain or weight loss Fatigue Prone to infections Slow healing of minor injuries (cuts, bruises) Tingling or numbness in extremities Learning how to manage diabetes is very important since the disease has no cure up to now. Diabetes complications are dynamic ranging from heart disease to vision loss and...
What health professional treats type 2 diabetes? Many times individuals have type 2 diabetes and don’t know it. Signs of diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, infections, headaches, fatigue, and cuts and bruises are slower to heal. If you notice any of these changes, discuss your symptoms with your primary care physician and consider visiting an endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in diabetes. The endocrinologist will perform a series of tests to accurately diagnose the severity of your condition. How is type 2...
Many people assume that since both diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus begin with the word diabetes, they must be related. They also share two common warning signs: increased thirst and excessive urination. But the truth is that these conditions are not related at all. The latin word for diabetes means “to siphon.” You could say that both conditions are due to some sort of siphoning or filtering problem—one is related to sugar and the other is related to fluid. That is where the similarities...
Over 23 million people in the United States have diabetes, which is also known as diabetes mellitus. This leaves many people seeking diabetes information to help them manage this disease. Many have been officially diagnosed, but many others live with diabetes and do not even know it. They may have many diabetes symptoms, but do not realize what is causing these symptoms. There are two types of diabetes- type 1 and type 2. Of the 23 million Americans that have diabetes, over 90% have...
What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. Only 5% of people with diabetes have this form of the disease. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, even young children can learn to manage their condition and...
Given the severe consequential effects of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, proper monitorization of blood sugar levels is one of the key ways in helping to avoid any potentially serious health complications that may arise. Here we offer a few simple lifestyle changes which would no doubt prove helpful to diabetics in managing their condition and preventing diabetes-related health complications such as heart, kidney, and nerve damage. Being diagnosed with diabetes can be quite overwhelming for many, but living with the condition does...
While a large number of diabetic people may be overweight, there is accumulating evidence that their weight is a symptom of diabetes, not a cause. Of all the potential causes of diabetes, overeating is not only a misconception but is a topic a lot of people falsely speculate about since one out of five people who do not overeat is becoming increasingly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This myth stemmed from the observation that people with type 2 diabetes are often overweight and also...
Coffee and Diabetes Coffee and diabetes generally don’t mix. However, if you have high pre-diabetes, having coffee can actually reduce your risk of developing full-blown type 2 diabetes. That said, if you drink a lot of coffee and diabetes concerns you, you should exercise caution when drinking it. Coffee and diabetes usually aren’t a good pair as coffee often spikes insulin and glucose levels in the short term. It is also important to note that taking your coffee with sweeteners negates the purpose of...
Type 2 Diabetes is a widespread disease that affects millions of Americans. Your body isn’t able to utilize the hormone, insulin, properly if you’ve got type 2 diabetes. The body requires insulin in order to transfer glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells for use in the production of energy. Therefore, glucose can accumulate in the blood (instead of being used by the cells to produce energy) when there isn’t sufficient insulin in the body, or it does not work as it should. Type...
Millions of Americans suffer from diabetes. However, those from minority populations are at a greater risk for contracting the disease and experience its complications. Your ethnicity may be a diabetes risk factor as different genetic makeups influence how the condition affects the body. This article further explores these disparities and gives some recommendations for what those at an increased risk can do to lower their chances of becoming diabetic. The statistics about minority populations with type 2 diabetes is startling. According to numbers from...
Type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes are often thought of as being one and the same, but in actual fact, they are two very different diseases with one thing in common. They both cause a high blood sugar level. According to a survey carried out, type 2 diabetes is the more prevalent type of diabetics, with an astounding 95 percent of people living with diabetes being type 2 diabetics, and a mere 5 percent being type 1. So, just what is the difference between...
Everyone worries about whether or not they are eating the right things. Whether you have specific weight-loss goals or are just looking to be healthier, a good, healthy diet can impact every aspect of your life. Diet is an especially big concern for those of us who have type 2 diabetes and need to make sure we are managing it correctly. Maintaining a healthy diabetes diet is critical to effectively manage your blood sugar levels and keep your body healthy. With all of the advice...
According to researchers at the University of Bloomington in Indiana and several other US research institutions, lung cancer could be a bigger threat to type 2 diabetics than to non-diabetics. In May of 2016, the British Journal of Cancer recorded the results of a study on 2,484 women whose doctors had diagnosed them with lung cancer. Those with type 2 diabetes were 27 percent more likely to die within almost three years. Women with the longest time as diabetics, those treated with insulin, and,...
The Human Genome Project (HGP) is an international scientific research project that took place in 2003. It was a successful achievement and benefit to studying biology, but also took quite a dive, causing heaps of disappointment. Revolutionizing biological science and expanding into a multi-billion dollar industry, it was vanquished when promises of advancing treatments for diseases were unfulfilled. Fortunately, those days are behind us as modern scientists are studying hundreds of thousands of human genomes. In the case of diabetes, much headway has been made in...
Diabetes 2 was previously thought to affect only adults. This is because it is still most prevalent in middle-aged adults in the age bracket of 45 to 64. However, the condition is increasingly becoming common in children too. Causes of Type 2 Diabetes often include a general shift in lifestyle and a host of other factors. Thankfully, there are ways you may know if you are at risk of developing the condition. Likewise, there are also ways to prevent or delay its onset. Read...
While genetics is quite a fascinating field, it can often also be frustratingly complex. Despite the advances in technology and medicine, the origins and causes of many conditions still remain a mystery. One enigma that still baffles scientists even after a great deal of research is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. This disease is fairly well known and impacts many people’s lives in significant ways. Scientists are still going all out to learn as much as they can about Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Yet the...
Type II diabetes is a continuous condition in which the body becomes invulnerable to the usual effects of insulin while simultaneously losing its ability to produce sufficient insulin in the pancreas. Even though the causes of the type II diabetes are still unclear, lifestyle-dependent risk factors play a major role. There are many myths surrounding type II diabetes despite its prevalence –representing 85-90% of all diabetes cases. Understandably, these myths make it hard for most people to find and believe the hard facts. Here are some...
It’s a difficult moment for anyone when a physician reveals that they have tested positive for diabetes type 2. It’s very normal to feel lost and devastated. Diabetes, especially Type 2, has become quite rampant for reasons like lack of exercise, genetics, obesity, and poor diet. Nowadays, it is affecting young victims as well as older ones. So medical experts and researchers are still looking into ways to eliminate both the symptoms and the condition itself. What is Diabetes Type 2? Diabetes type 2, aka...
Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, aka Type 2 Diabetes, is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels, a condition known as hyperglycemia. According to the American Diabetes Association, bodies of people with the condition do not react to insulin properly. Furthermore, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the total number of diabetes cases stands at 30 million Americans, accounting for 9.3% of the population. It is also worrying that children and teens are increasingly becoming diabetic. However, obese people are...
Some women may develop glucose intolerance due to hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and get gestational diabetes. According to various studies, 4% of pregnant women are diagnosed with this type of diabetes. In most cases, these women were not even diabetic before their pregnancy. The good part is, gestational diabetes typically dies out after giving birth. However, it leaves the patient at a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes later in life. While having gestational diabetes also doesn’t mean your baby will be born with diabetes,...
Diabetes is a medical condition in which the amount of sugar or glucose in your blood is too high, and due to an inability to produce enough insulin, your body relies on alternative sources of energy, making you susceptible to other medical conditions. Though you can control Type 2 Diabetes symptoms with a strict diet and by altering your lifestyle, without proper treatment, it can be fatal. Why? Because it accounts for over 80% of all cardiovascular conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. In...
Something’s not quite right; not only do you have to take the time to deal with the variety of aggravations that come along with your diabetes care (extra doctors visits, carb counting, and blood sugar checks), but you also end up spending some serious money on your condition. Is there a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow waiting for you? The good news is, with a little bit of know-how, you can save some serious cash on screenings, supplies, and even...
Diabetes encompasses several diseases that result from physiological problems in association with the production of insulin. According to the Center for Diseases Control (CDC), up to 95% of diabetics in the US have Type 2 Diabetes. While you don’t need to be overweight, obese, or lack physical activity to get Type 2 Diabetes, these are the most common causes of the disease. Read on to find out the causes and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes along with the risk factors that make you more predisposed...
Most people assume that sex always takes a backseat for people with serious illnesses, but they assume wrong. Regardless of what medical problems a person might be facing, sexual expression and sexuality often rank high in determining their quality of life. This is especially true for people with type 2 diabetes, a condition with major effects on people’s sex lives. Problems arising due to the condition are similar in men and women, but in some cases, they are gender-specific. It is important to recognize...
A diagnosis of diabetes can have a great impact on your life, changing the way that you can live. However, it does not have to be the end of the world. But how can you manage your diabetes? With simple changes, especially to your diet, you can help to manage your diabetes quickly and more efficiently. The following strategies will help you identify what changes would work best for you. Review Your Diet You’ll want to choose the foods you ingest wisely. If you...