Have you been told that you have “Pre-Diabetes“? What does that mean? The road from normal blood sugar to a level that would qualify you to be formally diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes is a long one. Some can have pre-diabetes for years before reaching that point. The levels of blood glucose that are used to […]
Let’s Talk about Lipohypertrophy and Injecting InsulinDo you inject insulin? Repeatedly using the same area to inject can lead to Lipohypertrophy which is...
Double Diabetes – An Increasing EpidemicAs reported on ABC News, there has been a recent brouhaha over an inappropriate tweet made by the CE...
Have Fibromyalgia – Need to Get MovingWOMEN WITH FIBROMYALGIA NEED TO GET MOVING Excerpt from MD News: “Exercise has an analgesic effect o...
Why Carbohydrate Counting Doesn’t Cut ItYour doctor and/or nutritionist probably has you "carb counting" to help dose your insulin with meal...
The Road Too Often Traveled – PreDiabetes to Type 2 DiabetesHave you been told that you have "Pre-Diabetes"? What does that mean? The road from normal blood su...
Resveratrol Reduces Testosterone and DHEAS in PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol, reduced serum levels of both testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), in a small double-blind study. As reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology: 1,500 mg of resveratrol, a natural polyphenol, was beneficial at lowering total testosterone levels by over 23%. PCOS affects an estimated […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Of Facebook and Forums
THE GOOD The internet contains a wealth of medical information. You can google just about anything and find what you are looking for. It is also a place to meet others with the same medical condition and get advice. You don’t feel so lost and alone when you join support groups and Facebook pages. THE […]
What Will You Do When Disaster Strikes?
“Advance preparation is a key defense for chronic disease management during emergencies.” When you’re dealing with a chronic medical condition like diabetes, diligence and preparation are key. But when an emergency situation or natural disaster strikes at your home or workplace – whether fires or floods, hurricanes, blizzards or even something like an unexpected auto […]
Before Using Prescription Medication for Diabetic Neuropathy – Try These Supplements
Clinical studies suggest use of benfotiamine (a specific form of B1) and methylcobalamine (a specific form of B12) with right alpha lipoic acid can reduce neuropathy in as little as 3 weeks… Years of clinical studies have proven that these ingredients work at eliminating unwanted symptoms from nerve pain. In fact, many of the studies […]
Going To The Grocery? Making A List Will Help You Make Better Choices.
Americans are increasingly shopping from places other than grocery stores — like warehouse clubs and convenience stores — and have been purchasing unhealthier foods, according to a new study. According to Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, chair of social and behavioral sciences at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, “The typical supermarket these days is carefully […]
Americans are increasingly shopping from places other than grocery stores — like warehouse clubs and convenience stores — and have been purchasing unhealthier foods, according to a new study. According to Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, chair of social and behavioral sciences at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, “The typical supermarket these days is carefully […]
Do you have diabetes and experience tingling and pain in your hands or feet? Is it diabetic neuropathy or could you be suffering from B12 deficiency instead? The symptoms can mimic each other. Metformin is the first line pharmaceutical in the treatment for Type 2 Diabetes worldwide. The benefits of this drug have been established. […]
Do you have diabetes along with mild kidney disease and your doctor had you stop Metformin but now finding your diabetes hard to control? Good news – a recent review has shown that Metformin is safe in mild to moderate kidney disease. Metformin is the first line drug treatment for Type 2 diabetes and is […]
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