Archive for December, 2009:
Diabetes Epidemic because of self-inflicted Obesity
One in all the greatest contributors to the sort two diabetes epidemic is reckoned to be obesity brought on by our trendy lifestyles.
Are you eating yourself into diabetes sort 2?
Check if you’ve got these four eating habits...
Genetic Causes Identified For Disturbances In Lipid Metabolism
Scientists of Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen led by Professor Karsten Suhre have identified new gene variants associated with disturbances in the lipid metabolism. Some of these common human gene variants are already known to be risk factors...
Blood Test That Provides Prior Blood Sugar Average Now Recommended For Diabetes Screening, Diagnosis
New official guidelines for diabetes screening and diagnosis now include a blood test that gives a person's average blood glucose level over the previous 2 - 3 months. The A1C test is not new. It has been used since the late 1970s...
Dec 30, Glucose over 500
September 1st, my non diabetic husband staggered around the parking lot delirious and collapsed on the pavement. When the EMT took him to the ER, the
Dec 30, My diabetes diagnoses story. PLEASE READ!
Just this pass Thankgiving 2009, I was feeling very tired and drained. I started urinating 10-15 times a day. My solids never came out, only liquids.
Rising Mortality In Lower Income People With Diabetes Despite Drop In Overall Rate
While mortality from diabetes has declined in Canada, the income-related mortality gap is increasing, with lower income groups faring worse than higher income groups, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)....
Self-monitoring With Blood Glucose Test Strips Inefficient Use Of Health Care Resources
Routine self-monitoring of blood glucose levels by people with type 2 diabetes who are not taking insulin is an ineffective use of health resources as the modest benefits are outweighed by the significant cost of test strips, suggest...
Colour Changing Contact Lenses In Development For Diabetics To Replace The Need To Routinely Draw Blood Throughout The Day
Diabetics may soon be able to wear contact lenses that continuously alert them to variations in their glucose levels by changing colours - replacing the need to routinely draw blood throughout the day...
Dec 28, 1,864 – High Blood Sugar Level
IN JULY OF 2004 I WAS FEELING QUIET ILL AND I WENT TO THE ER FOR HELP. THEY SENT ME HOME WITH A SAPOSTORY AND SAID THIS WILL MAKE ME BETTER. WELL
Dec 28, Diabetes Diet and Carbohydrates: What is the Controversy?
Diabetes Diet and Carbohydrates: Oh, so good! But oh so, bad for you. Why carbohydrates and diabetes are so controversial.
