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Insulin resistance refers to a state that occurs when people have pre-diabetes or diabetes type 2. The brain triggers the pancreas to release insulin after eating foods containing carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are broken down into sugar and due to insulin resistance they are unable to enter the cells of the muscle, fat, brain or liver. The […]
Overall diabetes control is based on the A1C which is an average of approximately 3 months worth of blood sugars that includes the extreme highs and lows. Let’s review what can happen to your body with highs and lows and how to treat them.
For people with diabetes, a sick day goes beyond congestion and coughing. Having a flu, infection, vomiting, diarrhea or nausea can possibly increase blood sugar. It is essential to test blood sugar more frequently when you are sick and follow some basic guidelines.
Neuropathy or nerve damage can be caused by many different illnesses but one of the leading reasons is diabetes. Neuropathy in the legs and feet is a diabetes complication that results from having your blood sugars and A1C stay out of control for a long period of time; when blood sugars are highly elevated it can […]
Changes in your musculoskeletal system can be caused by diabetes. Your bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles might be affected. It is essential to watch for symptoms involving your feet, fingers, wrists, hands, shoulders, spine or neck.
Some of us remember the evening TV doctor shows like Dr. Kildare with his awesome looks and great bed-side manner; he stayed by our side for at least 30 minutes and made us feel safe and secure. Others (me included) remember when the doctor made house calls including that very evening when your mom called and […]
Sleeping is as important as diet when you have diabetes. It is linked with your weight, eating habits and blood sugar levels. It is essential to get enough sleep every night to try to avoid health complications related to diabetes.
Just when you figured out the difference between the “good” cholesterol (HDL) and “bad” cholesterol (LDL), British researchers have discovered there is another, more dangerous form of LDL cholesterol they are calling ‘ultra bad.’[1]
The research, headed by the British […]
Diabetes and gluten sensitivity are both autoimmune diseases with some similar symptoms. People with gluten sensitivity cannot tolerate the protein in certain grains. Recent research revealed links between gluten sensitivity and diabetes.
I am constantly reading and researching information to find interesting things to write about for you but I keep coming back to conversations that I have had with actual patients as a great resource. We can give you important advice, as well as accurate protocols as health professionals, but if you are living with diabetes, you […]