Driving and Hypoglycemia
If you are diabetic and treat your diabetes with insulin, hypoglycemia whilst driving may be one of your biggest concerns. Having a hypo whilst driving is both frightening and dangerous so it’s important that hypoglycemia is avoided. If you have type 2 diabetes and treat your diabetes with certain tablets, there is also the chance that […]
Taking Insulin for T2 Diabetes Could Expose Patients to Greater Risk of Health Complications
Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin could be exposed to a greater risk of health complications including heart attack, stroke, cancer and eye complications a new study has found. Examining the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) – data that characterizes about 10 percent of the UK population – a team of […]
6 Ways to Treat Excessive Gas
Aside from the social embarrassment of belching and passing gas, excessive gas in your stomach can be rather painful. If you experience this common digestive health concern, your first step in treating it is to find the cause. Excessive Gas Types and Symptoms Many terms are used to describe excessive gas: burping, belching, flatulence, bloating. […]
7 Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore
Experts describe the types of pain that require prompt medical attention. No. 1: Worst Headache of Your Life Get medical attention immediately. “If you have a cold, it could be a sinus headache,” says Sandra Fryhofer, MD, MACP, spokeswoman for the American College of Physicians. “But you could have a brain hemorrhage or brain tumor. […]
4 Foods that Help Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a medical condition in which blood glucose levels are lower than normal. There are two types of hypoglycemia. The first type is called organic hypoglycemia. It can be caused by other disorders such as a tumor or liver disease. The best way to deal with organic hypoglycemia is to treat the underlying cause of […]
High Blood Pressure & Diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension) is an important risk factor for the development and worsening of many complications of diabetes, including diabetic eye disease and kidney disease. Most people with diabetes develop high blood pressure during their life.. Having diabetes increases your risk of developing high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems, because diabetes adversely affects […]
5 Exercises to Burn Belly Bulge
An overall plan for 30 to 45 minutes of cardio three to four times a week, strength training (including the exercises below) two to three times a week, and a day of rest every week so your body can rebuild muscle. Your initial goals will be weight loss and trimming down the fat. Once you’ve […]
How to Reduce High Cholesterol With Exercise
If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol there are several steps you can take to get your cholesterol levels to a healthier range. Your doctor may prescribe a cholesterol-lowering drug, such as a statin, or recommend that you change some of your habits, such as eating a healthier diet. And one factor that is key […]
The Ideal Diet for Diabetes
With type 2 diabetes, what you eat can make a big difference in your health and how well you manage your disease. The good news is that our concept of the best diet for diabetes has changed in recent years, moving away from rigid standards. “There’s a lot of leeway now,” notes Amy Campbell, MS, RD, manager […]
Complementary Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes
Nearly 26 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, one of the unfortunate results of our country’s obesity epidemic. The good news is that a healthy diet, exercise, and prescription medications help many people with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels in check. Like all medications, however, diabetes drugs have side effects, which has led many people to […]