Back in March of 2005 the results of the Diabetes Prevention Program were released by the American Diabetes Association. This study was conducted nationwide at 25 medical centers and tracked thousands of potential diabetics who were given a ‘lose the fat diabetic diet and exercise plan’. Everyone in the study group was pre-diabetic, meaning they […]
8 Ayurvedic Remedies that may control Diabetes
Most of the people start drifting away from life as they get diagnosed with diabetes. For them, life is curtailed in many restrictions and rules. It is not that difficult to maintain a healthy diabetic life. You just need to understand the proper concept of diabetes. In the modern world, management of diabetes has been […]
Ayurveda Tips for Diabetes
In Ayurveda, diabetes is referred to as ‘Madhumey,’ and as part of its treatment, Ayurveda, too, suggests avoiding excess intake of sweets and simple carbohydrates. It is imperative to include more green and leafy vegetables. Some bitter and healthy herbs like aloe-vera are also instrumental in managing diabetes. 1. In Ayurveda, there are three fundamental […]
20 Foods That Combat Diabetes
Whether you have Type 2 Diabetes and are trying to get rid of it, Type 1 and are trying to control it, or are simply at risk of developing Type 2. You may need to know which foods will help you do this. So let’s take a look at these foods that combat Diabetes. 1. […]
Pre Diabetes
Type II Diabetes has become somewhat of an epidemic of late. More and more people are being diagnosed with this potentially life threatening condition. Type II Diabetes usually sets on later in life, although more younger people are being diagnosed every day with this disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 54 million people […]
Depression And Diabetes
Many people who are diagnosed with diabetes are overwhelmed with an onslaught of new information, medications, doctor visits and a feeling of helplessness. Diabetes can be frightening, particularly for anyone who is not familiar with the disease. We read about complications and insulin and medication and feel hopeless. Many diabetics experience a period of denial […]
Can A Good Diet Keep Diabetes At Bay?
Upon first being diagnosed with diabetes, many patients ask can a good diet keep diabetes at bay. Most doctors will agree that a good diet, low in carbohydrates and sugars can help a person with diabetes avoid many of the complications that often accompany the disease. While a good diet can not necessarily cure the […]
Some History of Diabetes
The formal name of diabetes, diabetes mellitus, comes from the Greek word for a siphon, “diabainein,” and from the word “mellitus,” which means “like honey,” because people who have the disease frequently urinate and their pee smells sweet. The disease has been known since antiquity, and many have tried to treat it. In ancient Egypt, […]
Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
When a child is diagnosed with diabetes it is commonly referred to as juvenile diabetes or -type 1 diabetes. This type of diabetes is not related to a child’s lifestyle, it is an autoimmune disease that results in the need for insulin injections for food to be turned into energy properly. In recent years there […]
A DNA Link between Diabetes and Obesity
There is no known reason for what causes diabetes. There are certainly risk factors that make the likelihood of you being diagnosed with the disease higher. One of the only risk factors that you have control over is your weight. If you are obese, the single best thing you can do for your health and […]