Archive for the ‘diabetes’ Category

The Best Foods for Those Who Suffer of Diabetes

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

It is well known that diabetics have to follow a strict diet to maintain under control their level of sugar in the blood, and they don not have many alternatives when talking about food. Here you can find some of the indicated vegetables in treating the diabetes, which are easy ...

Why Following A Diabetes Diet Is Crucial

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Insulin is a very important hormone which converts starchy foods and sugar into glucose, the type of sugar which is required for energy so that your body can function normally. The body stops to produce or use the insulin in the body when you have diabetes, so if you are ...

Some Facts About Diabetes Insipidus

Friday, July 17th, 2009

When the kidneys are unable to conserve water as they perform their function of filtering blood, there can appear an uncommon condition called diabetes insipidus. ADH, also called vasopressin is the hormone that controls the amount of water conserved. This hormone is produced in the hypothalamus, a region of the brain, ...

What are some psychological characteristics of type 1 diabetes?

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Hi. Are there any psychological characters of type 1 diabetes? So far I have : Higher risk for eating disorders, depression, and dementia/ What am I missing? Even though type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, I guess quality of life could be decreased in some people who have it. A major diagnosis ...

What type of diabetes happens during pregnancy?

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Like the question states, what type of diabetes happens during pregnancy. More importantly, why does the head of most babies are usually abnormally large after such a pregnancy? I am more looking for an answer on why there heads are usually large after such a pregnancy. It is a question my teacher ...

Diabetes The Silent Killer

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Diabetes is a serious illness brought about by a persons genetic disposition: his likelihood to develop a pancreatic disease. If your family is prone to the disease, read this article to detect the symptoms of diabetes as early as possible. Type I Diabetes Type I is known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). ...

Whats the difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2?

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Hi everyone. My boss just found out her 16 year old daughter has type 1 diabetes. We were all very sad to hear the news. Apparently she will be taking medication everyday for the rest of her life and she has a strict diet to follow. What's the difference between type ...

What precautions can we take for the onset of Diabetes? How to tackle the early stages of Diabetes?

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

My mother (65 years old) has been diagnosed with blood sugar which is slightly above the normal. Doctor has not given medicines but some diet restrictions. How can she lead a normal life without getting affected by Diabetes? She has a very active & healthy life so far, I wish ...

Is having diabetes and insulin dependent considered a disability legally?

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

I have a friend who was told her can't get his driving permit or license untill he goes 2 or 2 whole years w/o a seizure from his diabetes. He is almost 18 now. He is insulin dependant. He has to take it after EVERYTHING he eats. I understand people ...

A Strict No No Alliance Of Diabetes And Alcohol

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

The main aim in the life of a person who is suffering from diabetes is to control his blood sugar level. In fact this is a very important for a diabetic person. Well, condition of your diabetes largely depends on the food that you consume with the type of beverages that ...