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Diabetes mellitus is a common disorder that occurs when your pancreas either totally stops producing insulin or does not produce enough of the hormone for your body’s needs. This results in a low absorption of glucose, both by the cells, …
The Facts Surrounding Diabetes The consequences of diabetes left uncontrolled are serious. Here are a few of the complications that can occur: Cardiovascular disease is by far the leading cause of death in the United States, but people with diabetes …
Diabetic symptoms beginning for the first time after age 30 can frequently be reversed completely by simple non-medical treatment. Even with the more serious type of diabetes beginning early in life these approaches help a great deal; however, insulin treatment …
If your doctor recently diagnosed you with diabetes, you’re one of nearly 16 million people in the United States — nearly one in 17 people — who have diabetes. Approximately 2,200 new cases are diagnosed each day. Diabetes Mellitus Technically, …
It is estimated that 16 million Americans have diabetes, but as many as half of them do not know it. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to blindness, stroke, kidney failure, heart attack and amputations. However, when detected early and …
For many years, sugar has had a bad reputation. At the very least, it has been considered a junk food and an indulgence. More seriously, it has also been said to cause heart disease, obesity, cavities, hyperactivity in children, and …
Incorporating weight training could improve the quality of life for many older adults. Weight training would not only help build muscle mass but it will also increase muscle strength and endurance. Regular weight training as part of a exercise routine …
There are two kidneys, each about four to five inches long and about six ounces in weight. They lie in the abdomen underneath the liver on the right and the spleen on the left. Each kidney contains about one million …
Terms commonly used with Diabetes The following list is the more commonly used diabetes-related terms and their definitions. These words are listed in alphabetical order and are many of the words that you may hear when you are discussing diabetes. …
Diabetes is one of the most widespread diseases among Americans today. Here are a few of the questions that people have about diabetes and managing the disease. Common Questions On Diabetes Why do people with diabetes need to check more …