Diabetes News
Smoking increases diabetes risk
Smoking raises risk for diabetes, according to "The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)". Smoking increases type-2 diabetes … [Read More...]
World Diabetes Day: November 14
Theme for 2007 World Diabetes day is “No Child should die of diabetes”. Main focus of this year’s diabetes day is on children … [Read More...]
American Diabetes alert Day – March 27
19th annual Diabetes alert day is celebrated to increase awareness about diabetes among American people. More than 6 million Americans … [Read More...]
Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin & Diabetes Drugs
Diabetes drug alert: Eli Lilly dropped Air Insulin
Eli Lilly Pharma Company dropped Air Insulin (inhaled form) phase 3 clinical trials. Pfizer dropped its inhaled insulin “Exubera” … [Read More...]
A-Z about Insulin
Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common lifestyle disease affecting millions of people all over the world. Luckily, mankind has got … [Read More...]
When to take Insulin?
Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common lifestyle disease affecting millions of people all over the world. Luckily, mankind has … [Read More...]
Diabetes Diet
Health benefits of black tea in Diabetes
This is good news for Diabetic tea lovers. Black tea has the potential to control type 2 Diabetes, according to researchers at Dundee University … [Read More...]
Diabetes: Diet and Blood tests
Diabetes can damage the blood vessels, including the arteries that supply blood to the brain. This damage makes it easier for fatty … [Read More...]
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes Symptoms
Diabetes is caused by increased sugar in the blood (Hyperglycemia). It is a chronic disease. Excess glucose in the body draws more water … [Read More...]
Diabetes Prevention
Exercise controls blood sugar level
Aerobic exercise and resistance (weight) training combination will immensely benefits diabetic patients by controlling blood sugar levels. … [Read More...]
Diabetics ignore doctor’s advice on exercise
As per new rearch study, People with type 2 diabetes ignore their physician’s advice on exercise. These research results were published … [Read More...]
Diabetes advice: Exercise, Medication and Diet facts
These are some of the essentail facts about Diabetes. Advice on Diabetic diet, Diabetic medication and exercise. If proper care is taken … [Read More...]
Articles on Diabetes
World Diabetes Day: November 14
Theme for 2007 World Diabetes day is “No Child should die of diabetes”. Main focus of this year’s diabetes day is on children due to increase in diabetes incidence in children and adolescents. United Nations is observing November 14 as World Diabetes Day from 2007 onwards. International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is conducting global awareness campaign in association with World Health Organisation. Significance … [Read More...]
Hypoglycemia in diabetic patients: causes and management
The normal blood sugar level is 80-120mg/100 ml of blood. When the blood sugar level goes below the normal range, the patient develops a condition, called ‘’Hypoglycemia”, which is a medical emergency, and if not attended promptly in time, there is every possibility of threat to patient’s life. Hypoglycemia Causes: If insulin is taken in excess amounts, more than … [Read More...]
What is Glycemic Index?
The Glycemic Index (GI) is a scale that ranks carbohydrate –rich foods by how much they raise blood glucose levels compared to glucose, in the last 2-3hours. There is a lot of misunderstanding about the GI. Eating higher GI foods produces a rapid increase in blood glucose levels, triggering the pancreas to produce insulin. Insulin causes the body to attempt to store excess glucose. … [Read More...]
Diabetic coma: Causes, Symptoms and prevention
Diabetic Coma is an emergency situation in which diabetic patient is unconscious due to extreme blood glucose levels (too high or too low). This condition is more common in Type 1 Diabetes. Causes of Diabetic Coma: 1. Diabetic Ketoacidosis 2. Hypoglycemia – Glucose level is below 3.5 mmol/L 3. Hyper osmolar syndrome – Severe dehydration and hyperglycemia. Signs … [Read More...]
Diabetes: Risk facrors
Risk factors of Diabetes are divided into 7 types. Hereditary Obesity Sedentary life style Stress and strain Drug side effects Age Infectious diseases. I discuss here about hereditary risk factor. Diabetes due to heredity: Type 1 Diabetes (Juvenile Diabetes): Mainly caused by auto immunity. Severe … [Read More...]
Diabetes and Diseases
Depression in Female Diabetics
According to recent psychiatric reports, 60 percent of women with Diabetes are prone to depression especially after 40 years. Chance of getting Detression is 3 times more in diabetics then non diabetics. Depression will cause severe harm to diabetics because they take little interest in taking medicine or regular exercise. Diabetics with major depression have a very … [Read More...]
Diabetes Research
Fructose and blood pressure
According to a research study, increase in fructose intake will increase blood pressure. These added sugars will increase your risk of acquiring blood pressure by 50%. This research study conducted by University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center and was published in the Journal of American Society of Nephrology. Increase in consumption of sugar is the major causative factor … [Read More...]
Antidepressants raise Diabetes risk
People who are on antidepressants are at increased risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. People who have past history of depression have 30% of higher risk of developing diabetes. Researchers studied the medical records of 2,400 people to know the effects of antidepressants (Tricyclic antidepressants and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) on diabetes. Chances of developing diabetes … [Read More...]
Diabetes patients need better advice about home blood sugar testing
According to research study published in British medical journal, type 2 (Non-insulin dependent) diabetic patients need better advice about home blood glucose monitoring. Patients generally monitor their blood glucose levels frequently in the initial days but they do less frequently over time due to complacency and frustration. Some patients have no idea about the meaning of the test results … [Read More...]
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