Diabetic nephropathy, or kidney disease, is a too frequent complication of Type 2 diabetes. High blood sugar levels harm blood vessels, which are important parts of the kidney. When kidney disease takes place a protein called albumin…
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First things first: carbohydrates are not harmful to your health - at least by nature. Our bodies have not only developed a preference for them physiologically, they have also grown to depend on carbs for energy. Notably,…
If you have high blood sugar and have not been to a Medical Doctor then it is recommended you do so as soon as possible. In fact, if you have been diagnosed with diabetes and then you…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of lower extremity amputations among diabetics in the USA in 2008 was 3.6 per 1,000 diabetics which were taken in hospital discharge registries. This percentage included…
Spices are an excellent addition to your meals and snacks. They are packed with nutrients and many have properties which are excellent for diabetics. We will look at a selection of spices and outline how they can…
Most people know about the benefits juicing can have for just about anyone. Juicing allows you to drink the foods you usually eat and, at the same time, receive massive amounts of nutrients from the fruits and…
When you are diabetic you are oftentimes faced with the need to eat an appropriate diet that will help you control many of the symptoms associated with this disease. In fact by eating the right foods you…
Black tea is known for being high in polyphenols and flavonoids, antioxidants that scavenge free radicals, keeping them from causing harmful oxidation reactions in the body. Researcher John Weisburger, PhD, 82, drinks 10 cups of tea per…
Apples have more benefits for people with Type 2 diabetes than many medications due to the fact there are no side effects from eating this particular fruit. Medications have been known to cause... constipation,diarrhea,high liver enzymes and…
Diabetes is generally referred as a "silent killer" disease. The symptoms of diabetes are not so very conspicuous in the beginning, so the suffers get to know about it generally at later stage. The major symptom of…
