Some women are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes because of a syndrome that often goes undiagnosed: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, affects between six and ten percent of women who are of childbearing age. One of the symptoms of PCOS is often excess weight gain, with that weight carried [...]

The causes of type 1 diabetes is now generally regarded as multifactorial, are owned by both genetic and environmental factors. There are currently more than 20 genes have been identified, one related to the emergence of type 1 diabetes was demonstrated. Most described gene mutations cause a polygenic origin, ie multiple genetic changes must be [...]

Diabetes is often attacked pregnant women, an estimated 3-10 percent of pregnant women having . Control of are important during pregnancy. Although no specific cause, it is believed that hormones produced during pregnancy increase resistance which resulted in disruption of glucose tolerance. Risk to the fetus in mothers with can occur because the resulting growth [...]

Eating healthy is one of the most important things you can do to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It can seem hard to make healthy food choices, particularly if you are on a budget and short on time. But there are some simple steps you can take to help you [...]

The HbA1c value is a long-term blood sugar, with the average blood sugar level of the last six to ten weeks to be determined. This is about the proportion of red blood pigment (hemoglobin), which is linked to glucose. The HbA1c value is expressed as a percentage. Glycated hemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin  used [...]

About a quarter of people with new type 1 diabetes have developed some degree of diabetic ketoacidosis (a type of metabolic acidosis which is caused by high concentrations of ketone bodies, formed by the breakdown of fatty acids and the deamination of amino acids) by the time the diabetes is recognized. The diagnosis of other [...]

The digestive system builds the dietary carbohydrates that are contained in, for example, sugar, bread and other cereal products, to glucose (dextrose) from. This is absorbed by the intestinal wall into the blood and distributed throughout the body. The pancreas produces in ?-cells of the islets of Langerhans of the insulin hormone. Insulin increases in [...]

Nearly one third of all people with diabetes do not know they have it. The symptoms seem so harmless, like symptoms of the aging network. This article examines the different types of diabetes and some of the most common symptoms of each, so you understand diabetes a little better. In this article we have the [...]

Basically, gestational diabetes is a disease that occur during pregnancy, but usually disappears once the baby has been born. For some women, pregnancy results in their blood sugar levels getting out of balance. A pregnant woman could see that her blood sugar problems with their own or could bring a doctor to determine that their [...]

Babies and women may be protected against developing diabetes disease through breast feeding, according to new research. This current study states that the longer women nursed, the lower their risks of developing diabetes. Diabetes as a medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent elevated blood sugar levels, especially due to eating, is a serious disease [...]

Diabetes and Tanning If you undergo treatment for lupus or diabetes or are susceptible to cold sores, be aware that these conditions may be through exposure to UV radiation from tanning devices, sunlamps, or natural sunlight worsens. In addition, the skin may be more sensitive to sunlight or artificial light, if you are taking certain [...]

The excessive use of fats has been linked to development of diabetes. A recent study at the University of Colorado Health Science Center, USA found that an additional intake of 40 g fat days increased the chances of developing diabetes by three fold higher. Fat-rich diet, especially one with saturated animal fats, appear damaged the [...]

There is no known reason for what causes diabetes.  There are certainly risk factors that make the likelihood of you being diagnosed with the disease higher.  One of the only risk factors that you have control over is your weight.  If you are obese, the single best thing you can do for your health and [...]

If you have two or more of these pre-diabetes symptoms you should seriously consider getting yourself checked out: 1. If you find you are excessively thirsty, not just after extreme exercise or hot weather. 2. You seem to constantly have a dry mouth – even if you’ve just had a drink. 3. You find you [...]

Here are some reasons why diabetics suffer more when they are smoking : 1) You are more likely to get nerve damage (neuropathy). This is because smoking affects your blood circulation and that in turn means your nerve endings are not getting the nutrients they need. If this happens to the nerves in your feet [...]

Do you well planning your travel? Planning ahead when travel would reducing stress. This is especially important for diabetic. These 5 diabetes travel tips are easy to implement and crucial for your diabetes management. These are especially important when traveling abroad. 1) Have a pre-travel check-up. Make sure that your A1C blood glucose levels, your [...]

If you have diabetes information about how to manage your condition is vital to your well being. If you don’t look after your feet you run the risk of developing sores or infections that could, in the worst case scenario, lead to amputations. As happened to my father-in-law.  Reduce your risk of infection or amputation [...]

Since my diagnosis with diabetes at the age of eleven, my own diet has changed dramatically.  I maintain my current healthy weight with a great diet/eating plan. If you do plan on losing more than about a stone in weight then I would visit your doctor for more tips on how to do this without [...]

Diabetes can and often does go undiagnosed because the symptoms can seem harmless and oftentimes normal. Some diabetes symptoms are : Frequent urination Urination becomes more frequent when there is too much glucose in the blood. If insulin is nonexistent or ineffective, the kidneys can’t filter glucose back to the blood. They become overwhelmed and [...]

Type 2 diabetes is the most common of the three major types and accounts for between 85 – 95% of all people with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body can still make some insulin, but not enough, or when the insulin that is produced does not work properly. Without enough insulin, the glucose [...]