Signs of Depression in Diabetes
Feeling down once in a while is normal. But some people feel a sadness that just won’t go away. Life seems hopeless. Feeling this way most of the day for two weeks or more is a sign of serious depression. At any given time, most people with diabetes do not have depression. But studies show that people with diabetes have a greater risk of depression than people without diabetes. Read more
Walking as Exercise for Diabetes
Losing weight and keeping it off is a real challenge for most people. That’s why it’s important to begin a weight loss program with the help of your health care team, including, if possible, a dietitian. They can help you find ways to decrease calories but still consume the foods you enjoy. And they can suggest strategies to help you change old habits for new ones. Read more
Effects of Coffee and Tea on Diabetes
Tea also has an effect on diabetes. Drinking tea can improve insulin activity up to 15 times, and it can be black, green or oolong. Herbal teas don’t have any effect. The active compounds don’t last long in the body, so you would have to drink a cup or more of tea every few hours to maintain the benefit. Read more
Diagnosis of diabetes
In diagnosing diabetes, physicians primarily depend upon the results of specific glucose tests. However, test results are just part of the information that goes into the diagnosis of diabetes. Doctors also take into account your physical exam, presence or absence of symptoms, and medical history. Read more
Sleep Deprivation and Diabetes
Sleep deprivation is a medical condition that describes how the lack of sleep impairs our ability to function during the daytime. Although most of us may feel sleep deprived, Read more
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Diabetes
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes are often dramatic and come on very suddenly. Type 1 diabetes is usually recognized in childhood or early adolescence, often in association with an illness Read more
Risk Factors for Diabetes
Risk Factors for Diabetes
Generally, the risk of developing diabetes increases with age. The disease can also affect women during pregnancy, leading to complications for both mother and child. Certain population groups, notably indigenous Australians and some ethnic groups, have higher rates of diabetes. Read more
Cholesterol and Diabetes
About cholesterol and diabetes
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance (lipid) that all humans naturally produce. It provides many benefits to the body, including helping to build and repair cell membranes, and providing a starting point in the formation of hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. Read more
Is Diabetes Preventable?
Diabetes Is Preventable:
Preventing diabetes is important for everyone. We face a veritable high blood sugar epidemic in our country and around the world, driven largely by increases in weight and decreases in activity. Read more
Gestational diabetes
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that starts during pregnancy. If you have diabetes, your body isn’t able to use the sugar (glucose) in your blood as well as it should, so the level of sugar in your blood becomes higher than normal. Read more
