Posts tagged "diabetes"
How many types of Diabetes are there?
When you hear about someone who is diabetic, you assume they have a problem with their pancreas or may be their blood sugar level. But do you know that diabetes has many types and many of them you don’t even know about? Practically, in the world that we live in, the incidence of diabetes is...
Liquid Diet for Weight Loss
Liquid diets are increasingly popular. These are designed for obese people who need to lose weight quickly. The liquid diet weight loss reduce calorie intake. Here we have for you more information, along with a few tips so that you get to learn more about this process of thinning. First, do not mix liquid diet...
Improving Blood Circulation
Blood circulation is an important property of the human body. If you want your body organs to function properly, good circulation is a must. If it isn’t as good as it should be, it can lead to various health problems. So after the jump, I’ll give you all the options you have for increasing blood...
Muscles Mass Can Keep Diabetes at Bay
Those who spend hours at the gym or the weight room to increase muscle mass usually do it for cosmetic reason, and not because the body enjoys sweat and pain that comes after lifting weights. However, a study conducted at the University of California provides another motivation for the gym goers. It has been found...
Toenails Point to Heart Disease
The amount of nicotine found in the toenails can be used to predict the risk of heart disease in women, says a study. After analyzing toenails of more than 62,500 women, it was found that there was twice the nicotine level in those with heart conditions than those without any disease. According to the charge...
Preventing Diabetes with Diet and Exercise
The conference on health, harmony and culture organized by the social services department of the City of San Martín (Spain), witnessed Dr José Antonio Noya Mejuto focusing on the aspects of prevention of diabetes. He pointed to two elements that can significantly help prevent the onset of the disease – nutrition and exercise. Diabetes –...
Foods for Type 2 Diabetes
Consuming foods with low carbs is perfect for any type of diabetes, because it will also be beneficial to your health. Water and carbohydrates are panacea most used worldwide, and although the second is a source of energy for the body, you need to get without overdoing it. When planning your meal, make sure you...
Glycemic Index of Foods
In case you dint know, scanning through the glycemic index of foods is one way to measure the rate at which carbohydrates are absorbed by the body. Carbohydrates are an important source of energy that nourishes your body. But, it is important not only to the amount of carbohydrates you consume, but how fast or...
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What is diabetic ketoacidosis? Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) happens when a combination of high blood sugar and insulin in the body causes insufficient accumulation of acids called ketones. Ketones are toxic. DKA, if left untreated, can lead to diabetic coma and even death. Mostly, it affects people with type 1 diabetes. However, it can also occur...
Poor Eating Habits in Adolescents
Adolescence is the stage of rebellion. Teenagers rebel against authority, rules, and also against food. This is very dangerous to their health, as there may be problems ranging from obesity to anorexia and bulimia. If you have young children, it is important to take measures to adopt healthy food they need to grow and develop...
How to Prevent Diabetes in Older Adults
Diabetes is a disease that affects the quality of life of people, mainly the elderly. It is estimated that one third of adults over 65 have the ailment. Therefore, we must learn to live with it, keeping blood sugar at appropriate levels. Today, we present four tips to keep diabetes at bay and enjoy the best...
How to Control Diabetes
Diabetes is a common ailment, and it requires changes in lifestyle to be controlled. Medication and regular visits to the doctor are important. If a person with this disease doesn’t take treatment, their health can deteriorate. Therefore, it is very necessary to know how to control diabetes and know what steps must be taken to...
