All Entries in the "Diabetes" Category
Ways To Keep Your Diabetic Cooking “Diabetic”
When a physician gives out a diagnosis of diabetes it usually comes with a list of do’s and don’ts, especially in their diets.
Having limitations leave most diabetic people feeling out of control regarding their health and to a certain extent their lives. But in the end it’s just a matter of [...]
Insulin Resistance In Type 1 Diabetes
The cause for the majority of cases of Insulin resistance remains unknown. There is an inherited component that sharply increases the rate of Insulin resistance.
There are some studies that suspect Insulin resistance may be related to a high carbohydrate diet.
A study that was done in America had shown that glucosamine, which [...]
Wheat Intolerance Linked To Type-1 Diabetes
Immune system is supposed to fight against foreign invaders such as bacteria, viruses, while leaving the body’s tissues harmless.
So, when this process goes awry, allergies and other autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes can develop.
According to study conducted by scientists at Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa, it was found that almost [...]
Sex Hormone Protein May Be Key Factor To Predict Type-2 Diabetes
A new study finds that a protein that regulates levels of sex hormones in our body may help to predict risk of developing type-2 diabetes.
Researchers suspect that this particular sex hormone protein, called sex hormone-binding globulin, may also play a role in developing type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Simin Liu, lead researcher, professor and director of the [...]
Controlling Diabetes At Home
Diabetes is a disease that can come on you suddenly. You can go for a very long time and never know that you have the disease. Symptoms of diabetes can mimic other health problems.
These can include, going to the bathroom more than usual, losing or gaining weight, and trouble with your [...]
Stem Cells May Be Able To Cure Type 1 Diabetes
Of the different types of diabetes, type 1 is the severe form, which requires daily injections of insulin.
It is most often diagnosed in young adult and teenagers, although it can be found in even younger children.
Several years ago a study was undertaken to test a new form of treatment which involved the [...]
Diabetes Sufferers Cutting Back On Medication Because Of Finances
Everyone is affected by the current economic recession, but people that suffer from diabetes are increasingly unable to afford their medicines and are having to make very difficult choices.
A free clinic in San Diego that is run by medical students has seen a third more diabetics turning up looking for supplies and [...]
How To Create The Best Diabetes Diet Plan?
A diabetes diet plan is simply a guide to tell you how much and what type of foods you can eat.
The best plans will fit in with your schedule and eating habits, provided they are good ones.
The most effective diabetes diet plan is one which is simple and helps you control blood [...]
Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes With Increased Weight Gain
About 65% of Americans are either obese or overweight, mainly due to lack of good physical activity and over-eating.
Consequently, the rate of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other fat-related diseases increases on a daily basis.
It is estimated that up to 21 million American people have diabetes and 57 million [...]
Ethical Stem Cell Treatments Are Possible
Stem cells are cells that have the ability to renew themselves through cell division.
Stem cell research could lead to the development of organs that are a perfect match for a particular patient.
This would be very desirable, since organ transplants require anti-rejection drugs in order to keep the human body from attacking [...]
