Comprehensive Diabetes Information and Lifestyle Guide
The history of diabetes is a long one. The disease has been referenced for centuries in books, but it was not until recently that an effective treatment was developed. Here is a fascinating timeline of diabetes history. Test your knowledge to see how much you knew about this disease. I had no idea it has … Read more
Meditation and Diabetes self-management has begun to receive more focus in recent years. Why? Because “stress makes you fat!” as artfully stated by Dr. Mark Hyman in his recent New York Times best selling book The Blood Sugar Solution. Meditation is a key method of reducing stress. However, simply reducing stress through meditation may seem … Read more
Yoga for diabetes. Who would have thought? The intersection of eastern and western cultures can be fascinating. It turns out that this link, particularly when it involves diabetes, can also be amazing for your health! Yoga is most commonly known as a series of movements or exercises, often called Asanas. Most Americans equate these exercises … Read more
Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, occurs when the blood has too much sugar in it. This usually happens when there is too little or not enough insulin. The condition typically occurs in type 1 diabetics, but can occur in type 2 as well such as when the insulin is not used properly. A blood glucose … Read more
Ayurvedic medicine for diabetes health recently came to my attention when I was researching new topics for this site. Several years ago, this topic wasn’t even listed in search engine queries, now it is quite popular. While the topic may be new, Ayurvedic medicine, sometimes called Ayurveda medicine, is anything but new. In fact, this … Read more
Your weight loss and diabetes guide! Losing weight seems to be an American obsession. Every time you turn on the TV or open a magazine, there is a new way to take the pounds off. If you are reading this, chances are you are overweight. Chances are you have tried to lose weigh and not … Read more
Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disease where the body cannot regulate its fluids properly. While DI shares its name (and some symptoms) partially with diabetes mellitus, the underlying conditions have nothing to do with one another. The overriding characteristic or symptom of DI is that the person experiences a tremendous increase in urine production. … Read more
Brittle diabetes occurs in insulin dependent diabetics (typically type 1) whose blood sugar fluctuates greatly and unpredictably. But, what are the symptoms? Often slight deviations from meal, exercise or insulin plans can cause the massive fluctuations. The result is unpredictable cases of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Many times the result is quite serious including ketoacidosis and … Read more
The Blood Sugar Solution is the latest New York Times best selling book from Dr. Mark Hyman. This book is Mark’s fifth NYT bestseller. Curiously, I read a lot in the health and wellness area, but had not yet heard of Dr. Hyman. After reading this book, I am blown away by the content and … Read more
Don’t miss these fascinating diabetes statistics. Learn how many people have diabetes and what are all the latest facts and statistics. Where do these figures come from? From time to time, the National Institute of Health publishes a report detailing the latest Statistics. The information provides an interesting look into the profile of diabetes in … Read more