Diabetes mellitus (sometimes called "sugar diabetes") is a condition that occurs when the body can't use glucose (a type of sugar) normally. Glucose is the main source of energy for the body's cells. The levels of glucose…
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General Description The bitter melon or bitter gourd is the bitterest of all vegetables known to humankind, but it is also the most medicinally effective. Though bitter, its fruit is eaten as a vegetable and is used…
Diabetes continues to hold the distinction of being the number one cause of kidney failure. But many people are under the impression when diabetes is managed properly there is no harm being caused to the kidneys. Unfortunately,…
In your quest to avoid consuming sugar in your Type 2 diabetic eating plan, you may be wondering what you can use to sweeten your food that is a smarter choice. One such option is honey. You…
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…
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…
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…
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