Diabetes

Metabolic Syndrome – Are You at Risk?

As defined by the Mayo Clinic, metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions – from high blood pressure, elevated insulin, excess fat around the stomach area to high cholesterol levels – that happen simultaneously; thereby increasing the chances of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. You cannot have metabolic syndrome by having just one of these conditions. Although, if you find you do have metabolic syndrome, you will have to take drastic measures in your lifestyle to decrease such health risks.

Learning About Our Hormones

According to Merriam-Webster’s medical dictionary the endocrine system is a group of body organs or structures that together perform one or more vital functions. The endocrine system releases secretions from glands into the bloodstream so they can act on specific organs to support the vital functions of the body. The secretions that are released from the glands are called hormones. Hormones are chemical substances produced in the body that regulate or modulate activity of the target cell or organ.

Overcome Supermarket Roadblocks to Fight Diabetes

Here are some specific hints for defensive shopping:

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All About Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that alters the way the body breaks down sugar. This is a very important chemical reaction because sugar is the body’s main source of fuel.

Type 1 Diabetes – What You Need to Know

The Mayo Clinic describes Type 1 Diabetes as “a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy.” Wha

How to Prevent Diabetic Foot Complications

It’s really true what they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is certainly true in the case of foot care for diabetics. Foot care for diabetics is very important. High blood sugars may cause eventual problems with blood circulation and nerve damage (neuropathy). Both of these conditions cause loss of sensation in the lower extremities. As a result, individuals may have injured themselves and not know it until too late.

How to Prevent Diabetic Foot Complications

It’s really true what they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is certainly true in the case of foot care for diabetics. Foot care for diabetics is very important.