Occasionally during pregnancy, women who previously exhibited no signs of diabetes mellitus will have high blood glucose levels. This results in a condition known as “Gestational Diabetes.” The risks associated with gestational diabetes are sufficient enough that anyone who is … Continue reading →
Pregnant women can develop gestational diabetes during their pregnancy. It happens in women who haven’t had any signs of diabetes before. Studies have found it happens in 3–10% of pregnancies, depending on the study. Why do some women get it? … Continue reading →
It is sure to come as a big relief for a diabetic to learn that a diabetic menu is more than a diet that is simply filled with fruit and vegetables and little else. It is also good to know … Continue reading →
The trouble with ignoring the symptoms of adult diabetes is that such a course of action can lead to loss of life. The plain truth is that symptoms of adult diabetes must be recognized well in time because if they … Continue reading →
Sixteen million Americans have diabetes, yet many are not aware of it. African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans have a higher rate of developing diabetes during their lifetime. Diabetes has potential long term complications that can affect the kidneys, eyes, … Continue reading →
There are two different types of diabetes. Type I and Type II. Type I Diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and very young adults. Type I Diabetes differs from Type II in that a person with Type I Diabetes does … Continue reading →
Diabetes is a disease that is generally determined by the concentration of glucose in the blood. The amount of glucose in the blood is glycemia. The Glycemic Index indicates which carbohydrates have the highest levels of concentration of sugars and … Continue reading →
Understanding the signs and symptoms of diabetes can be a puzzling experience and in fact in many cases people that have diabetes go years and years without being aware of the signs and symptoms of diabetes. The reason for this … Continue reading →
It can be very overwhelming for many people who are diagnosed with diabetes with an onslaught of new information, medications, doctor visits and a feeling of helplessness. Diabetes can be very frightening, particularly for someone who is not familiar with … Continue reading →
When someone has Type I diabetes, which used to be referred to as Juvenile Diabetes, insulin is the natural treatment. In this case, a person does not produce any insulin and insulin must be injected in order for the patient … Continue reading →
