Diabetes FAQ

General information on diabetes

In this piece of writing, I am revealing a few tips & techniques through which you can maintain your blood sugar levels, so go through these very carefully and start practicing the following as soon as you possibly can.
First of all what really matters is the type of food you eat; wrong stuff can really [...]

Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of diabetes in which nerves are damaged as a result of high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). It is the leading cause of premature death in young diabetic patients.
Symptoms of Diabetic Nephropathy
1) Numbness
2) Deep pain in feet and legs
3) Burning sensation especially in the evening
4) Muscle cramps
Other diabetes symptoms: dizziness, drooping [...]

Is a Diabetes Cure in the Future?
Scientists are much closer to finding a diabetes cure then ever. While there is no absolute diabetes cure there are very effective forms of diabetes. In order to cure a disease you need to understand the cause of the disease and it just may be that scientist have uncovered [...]

Diabetes Care for those with Diabetes
The main goal for those needing diabetes care is to minimize any fluctuations of blood sugar in the blood. The type of diabetes you have will determine the type of diabetes care needed. One of the most important parts of diabetes care is following the diabetes diet, which is [...]

Description of Some Diabetes Symptoms

There are many diabetes symptoms. Each type of diabetes has its own set of diabetes symptoms and there are even pre-diabetes symptoms you can be on the lookout for. A pre diabetes symptom basically details that you don’t have any diabetes symptoms but may be at risk due to your family [...]

A Brief History if Diabetes Test
Diabetes has been around for hundreds of years and there have been many diabetes tests developed over time. The very first cases of diabetes were not called diabetes though a Greek physician did consider one case to be an issue with the kidneys. One of the first diabetes tests used [...]

Type I Diabetes – A New Lifestyle
Type I diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, has no cure and you will have to learn to live with it for the span of your life. The most basic definition of Type I diabetes is that your body does not produce enough insulin to control blood glucose levels. [...]

Juvenile Diabetes and Recent Scientific Discoveries
Juvenile diabetes, also known as type I diabetes, details that your body cannot metabolize glucose and it causes your blood sugar levels to be high. In order to transport glucose into the cell your body needs insulin, which is produced by the pancreas. Insulin is actually a hormone and if [...]

Gestational Diabetes and Your Pregnancy

Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy when the body does not tolerate glucose but outside of pregnancy the woman does not have diabetes. There are those that may be more susceptible to gestational diabetes and these women include those t are African or Hispanic, older then 25 during pregnancy, have diabetes in [...]

Outlining the Diabetic Diet
The diabetic diet is designed for those with diabetes and tends to be high in dietary fiber and low in fat. The diabetic diet is tailored for each individual, as it will depend on your diabetes. This with a high glycemic index are recommended to reduce carbohydrates while those with hypoglycemia may [...]