Reactive hypoglycemia is when blood glucose levels drop substantially within about an hour to 3 hours after eating carbohydrates like white rice, bread, cereal and simple sugars. Basically it's a spike in blood sugar leading to an…
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For the nearly 6.5 million Americans suffering elevated levels of blood creatinine, which can lead to kidney malfunction or failure, the outlook is bleak: either a life sentence of frequent dialysis or a kidney transplant, if you're…
Naturally fruits are the preferred means of tasty food for many a people who look to avoid spicy modern food of today. This may be because these foods are not advisable to maintain the health status of…
Neuropathy, or damage to the nerves, is a common side effect of Type 2 diabetes. There are four kinds of neuropathy with each one affecting different areas of the body and causing different types of discomfort and…
More and more people today have problems with their blood sugar levels being too high, which often leads to a diagnosis of type II diabetes. This is a chronic disease that can cause many health problems and…
With the advent of fast food chains and TV dinners, the idea of fresh vegetables and healthy foods was essentially forgotten by many. But we are now seeing a resurgence of interest in healthy foods with green…
Today I am going to discuss the relationship between depression and diabetes. Depression is three times higher for people with diabetes than the rest of the population. Individuals with these two conditions have an increased risk of…
What is diabetic ketoacidosis, what causes diabetic ketoacidosis? What are its signs and symptoms, how can or is diabetic ketoacidosis treated. What are the treatment guidelines? How does one prevent the condition? What about treatment in children?All…
Diabetic coma symptoms are something every diabetic should be aware of. It is true that type 1 diabetics are much more likely to experience them than type 2, but diabetics are living longer, so the chances of…
Do you or someone you love suffer from kidney failure? The process can be a nightmare due to the limited treatment options available. Dialysis is very painful and can have fatal side effects from the constant handling…
