Experiencing a diverticulitis attack is not a pleasant experience. Once you experience it, you will do anything to prevent future attacks from occurring. What Is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition that results when one or more diverticula become inflamed and infected. When the pouches become blocked with waste materials and bacterial buildup, the site then…
Can Ethnicity Affect Type 2 Diabetes Risk?
What is type 2 diabetes? More than 24 million Americans have diabetes; of those, about 6 million don’t know they have the disease. The most common form of diabetes, type 2 is a condition in which blood sugar remains at a higher level than it should. Also known as hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes means the…
Peanut Butter May Reduce Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Peanut butter is great for quick snacks and lunches. Can this tasty treat actually help reduce obesity and diabetes risk? Eating a peanut butter sandwich or snacking on a handful of peanuts will not only fill you up but will also reduce your risk of diabetes. Eating peanut butter may be effective for preventing obesity,…
Diabetes – Top Risk Factors
Certain factors contribute to the development of diabetes. Heredity is a major factor. The fact that diabetes can be inherited has been known for centuries. However, the pattern of inheritance is not fully understood. Statistic indicates that those with a family history of the disease have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those without…
All About Diabetes and Skin Care
Over 30% of those who suffer from diabetes also deal with some sort of related skin condition. Diabetics have higher levels of sugar in the blood that create an ideal environment for fungi and bacteria to grow, creating skin problems and making it difficult for the body to heal the problem on its own. Diabetics…
The Best Glucose Meters
The primary concern for most diabetics is regulating the amount of sugar in their bloodstream. One of the most effective ways of doing so is to use a glucometer, which is a medical device that will give a patient an estimation of how much glucose is in a drop of blood. Anyone in the market…
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
The most common form of diabetes, type 2 is a condition in which blood sugar remains at a higher level than it should. Also known as hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes means the body is not using insulin the way it should. Understanding what causes the disease can help people prevent and treat it effectively. …
Is It Time for You to Switch Your Diabetes Medication?
The battle against diabetes is never-ending, and although there are many different medications on the market, there is no magic pill or injection that can cure this disease. However, there are medications that can help to regulate one’s blood glucose levels. Many people with diabetes understand that getting their blood sugar under control often involves…
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
People who have type 1 diabetes have trouble producing insulin. Formerly called juvenile diabetes, this condition is much more rare than type 2 diabetes. In fact, only 5 percent of diabetics are diagnosed with type 1. So what is it and what are the symptoms? Read on to learn more about the disease and how…
Healthy Snacks for diabetics
Indulge in Healthy Snacks to Manage Your Diabetes Being diabetic means that you have to be very careful about the foods and snacks you eat. After all, to keep your blood sugar levels under control you can’t eat just anything. You have to carefully count your carbohydrates (carbs) to prevent your glucose levels from spiking…