A lot of people don’t know they have diabetes because the symptoms can be so mild. But if you’re experiencing any of the following, it’s worth getting checked out by a doctor. 1. Increased thirst and urination 2. Feeling very tired all the time 3. Blurred vision 4. Cuts or bruises that are slow to […]
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A hormone called insulin is responsible for taking sugar from the foods that we take, and transfers it to the body cells. The hormone insulin is secreted by the pancreas, and its work is to lower sugar in the blood stream. If this insulin is not enough, or say, if it becomes resistant, the sugar […]
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Daytime Napping Increases Risk of Diabetes Type 2 If you like taking naps during the day, you may want to read this. A review done by scientists from the University of Tokyo showed a close relation between napping and development of diabetes type 2. The study, observed that out of its 260,000 participants, those who […]
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Type 2 diabetes affects more than 3 million people in the UK alone. Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1 diabetes, especially in adults. This type of diabetes occurs when the body cannot control the blood sugar levels, causing a lack of insulin, or insulin that isn’t as effective as it should be. […]
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It’s important for everyone to take good care of their eyes, but if you have diabetes, good eye care is essential. This is because diabetes increases the risk of eye conditions and is actually the leading cause of blindness in adults aged under 75 years old. Diabetes and eye health Although diabetes is the […]
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Gestational diabetes is diagnosed in pregnant women when their blood sugar levels are higher than normal. It usually presents as hyperglycemia or high blood sugar levels. In addition to causing health complications for the mother and child, it can also be deadly. It is therefore essential that gestational diabetes is diagnosed early, followed by proper […]
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