Cholesterol Management
So your doctor told you that you have high cholesterol and maybe handed you a prescription for a cholesterol-lowering drug. But it’s not that simple. A pill is only part of the equation when it comes to getting your cholesterol levels on track. In fact, cholesterol management requires a big-picture treatment plan that includes several important lifestyle changes. […]
Diabetes and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Diabetes can cause various types of neurological conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome. This is because persistently high glucose levels can lead to chemical changes that affect nerve conduction and cause structural abnormalities. In fact, about a third of the diabetic population has carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is usually caused by median nerve compression at the wrist. […]
Gallbladder Problems and Diabetes
Diabetes and Gallbladder Problems: What’s the Connection? The evidence that people with diabetes are at greater risk of gallstones is clear, but “we still don’t know why,” says Armand A. Krikorian, MD, an endocrinologist at University Hospitals Case Medical Center and an assistant professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. Perhaps […]
8 Triggers That Make Restless Legs Worse
Identifying Restless Legs Triggers Medications may be most effective for severe RLS, but identifying and avoiding things that aggravate your symptoms can also help, especially in mild or moderate cases. Here are some common restless legs triggers, plus tips to help you overcome them and get some sleep: Stress and anxiety.Rachel Salas, MD, […]
Diabetes and Impotence
Over the long term, diabetes can cause various degrees of erectile dysfunction, including impotence. Diabetes interferes with oxygen delivery and the production of the chemical nitrous oxide, which is crucial to having and maintaining an erection. Poor glucose control, along with other diabetes-related complications, such as neuropathy in the feet and retinopathy in the eyes, increases the odds […]
Low Crab: The Role of Insulin
There are three basic units the body uses for energy: 1. Fats 2. Proteins 3. Carbohydrates All three can be converted to blood glucose. However, while fats and proteins are converted slowly, carbohydrates are converted quickly causing quick spikes in the body’s blood sugar levels. These spikes in blood sugar levels cause the pancreas to create […]
PROTEIN PRINCIPLE OF DIABETES
Dietary considerations can present a Hobson’s choice in diabetes. Even when the intake is nutritious, assimilating it can be another matter. Then there is the problem of progression of diabetic complications if one ends up with excess glucose or fat in the system. Excess carbohydrates in a meal, and the resulting uncontrolled blood sugar levels […]
Kids and teens at risk for type 2 diabetes.
One of my favorite things to do is speak to our kids and youth about the affects of type 2 diabetes. I also love telling them how to avoid getting type 2 diabetes through healthy eating and getting more exercise. Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common in the Indian Kids and teens especially […]
Do You Have Type 2 Diabetes Burnout?
If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, you know how frustrating some days can be. Learn to recognize the signs of burnout and when to seek advice and help. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition, and for people with diabetes, that means having to manage it every day. If you have type 2 […]
Fructose Consumption Impairs Insulin Sensitivity
Fructose and sucrose worsen lipid profiles compared with similar amount of glucose…. High levels of fructose can affect hepatic insulin sensitivity, while even moderate consumption of fructose and sucrose can significantly alter lipid profiles in healthy young men, according to published research. Isabelle Aeberli, Ph.D., of University Hospital Zurich, and colleagues assessed the effect of […]