Type 2 Diabetes and Yeast Infections
Women with type-2 diabetes are at increased risk of yeast infections because they have more sugar in thier body. Vaginal yeast infection, also known as candidiasis, is an irritating condition that causes itching and irritation around the vagina, a thick white discharge that looks like cottage cheese, and burning when using the bathroom or having sex. […]
Non-Diabetic’s Guide to Helping Loved Ones with Diabetes
Whether you’re a brother, mother, aunt, boyfriend, wife or best friend, knowing how to support the people in your life who live with diabetes isn’t all that easy. In fact, it can be very tricky. Mostly, because: We all have different needs when it comes to the kind of support we want in […]
Unfit young adults may develop diabetes in middle age
WASHINGTON – Men and women between 18 and 30 years with low aerobic fitness levels are more likely to develop diabetes in 20 years, a study said. Study lead author Mercedes Carnethon from Northwestern University said: “These young adults are setting the stage for chronic disease in middle age by not being physically active and fit.” […]
How Water Impacts Blood Sugars
Picture a glass of water. Mix in a little sugar and stir until it dissolves. Now place it outside on a hot, sunny day. As the water evaporates, the remaining water gets sweeter and sweeter. If you have diabetes, this happens to your blood when you’re dehydrated. Because your blood is 83% water, when you […]
Kids born to gestational diabetic moms – suffer from language development problems
It’s Quite true, children born to mothers diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy have high risks of language delay. Although there are many factors that contribute to poor development of vocabulary and grammar skills, this reason happens to be the most important driving force. A recent study conducted by a team of experts from Université Laval’s School of […]
Food that Lower Blood Sugar
High blood glucose levels cause a condition called diabetes or high blood sugar. Ignoring the condition can seriously affect the functioning of the body. If the glucose level reached alarming levels, they will immediately attack the function and integrity of vital organs such as the eyes, heart, brain kidneys, etc.. On the other hand, very low blood […]
The Genetics of Restless Legs Syndrome
Do you have uncomfortable sensations in your legs or an uncontrollable urge to move around when you’re trying to rest? Is it interfering with your sleep? These are all signs of restless legs syndrome, a type of sleep disorder that often runs in families. About half of all people with restless legs syndrome have a family history […]
Hospital Care- DIabetes
When illness strikes, even the most diligently managed diabetes can become hard to handle. Add in a hospital stay where the timing and type of care you receive may not be totally up to you – or out of your hands altogether – and you may feel you are at your most vulnerable. Even […]
8 Healthy Habits for Weight Loss
Losing weight and keeping it off is a matter of cutting back what you eat and increasing your amount of exercise. “The simplest equation in the world, calories in and calories out, determines your weight loss,” says Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, of Sarasota, Fla., spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. But if that’s all you […]
The Importance of Water in Your Diet Plan
One of the most important things you can do for better nutrition and successful diet is to drink enough water. Learn about water’s vital role in your diet and in helping you lose weight. Want a great diet tip? Drink more water. Drinking plenty of cold, clear water is essential for your health and, in […]