Diabetes In The United States
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Eat Breakfast!
(Image credit to My Fit Station) Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating the right kind of foods gives you the energy you need for your activities throughout the morning. There are many benefits in eating breakfast, here are a few: It helps maintain a healthy body weight. It helps you meet…
5 Ways to Celebrate World Diabetes Day
It’s that time of the year again when blue colors are emblazoned in different parts of the world! Every year on the 14th of November, World Diabetes Day calls global awareness to the alarming rise of diabetes around the world. Each year, issues facing the global diabetes community are addressed and discussed. Over the years,…
Alcohol And Diabetes
You may have heard that alcohol consumption has some substantial benefits to your body. Several studies show that it can lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases and decrease chances of developing dementia. Be that as it may, you still need to consider some factors before drinking alcohol. 1. Consult your Physician – Always. Ask questions to doctors…
Type 3 Diabetes: Insulin Resistance in the Brain
In 2005, a study by Susanne de la Monte’s group at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, identified a reason why people with type 2 diabetes had a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s. In this kind of dementia, the hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory, seemed to be insensitive to insulin.…
Bitter Gourd Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
Bitter Gourd or Bitter Melon is a plant that is widely grown in tropical countries. It is very low in calories and a rich source of iron, vitamins B1, B2, and B3, potassium, zinc, magnesium, phosporus, folate, and fiber. Fresh bitter gourd is rich in vitamin C. Health Benefits: Diabetes: Bitter gourd has a chemical that…
The Most Common Misconceptions About Diabetes
There are many misconceptions about the disease such as eating too much sugar causes it and only old people get it. Here are 7 of the most common misconceptions about diabetes. 1. Eating too much sugar causes diabetes. The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. It happens when the beta cells in the…
How To Spell Diabetes And How To Sell Test Strips!
How do you (mis)spell DIABETES? Let me count the ways… Shakespeare wrote nice sonnets, and never needed to sell diabetic test strips, but the Bard furnished us with some quotes that add interest to almost any discussion, including one about buying diabetic supplies. I twisted the famous couplet from his memorable sonnet to introduce the…
Famous Diabetics
Diabetes does not need to slow you down! There are hundreds of famous folks who have diabetes. This list is from KidzWorld. For the entire article, go to KidzWorld. · Nick Jonas – This 14 year-old star of the pop rock band the Jonas Brothers was diagnosed with T1D in 2007. · Adam Morrison –…
Diabetes Facts and Myths
Have you just been diagnosed with diabetes? If so, you may be having a variety of feelings. Maybe you are angry or upset with your condition. Maybe you are sad. Perhaps you’re just curious. You have lots of questions. Why am I diagnosed? What do I do? What is diabetes? Read on for answers to…