Archive for July, 2008
Diabetes Treatment Options And You
Diabetes treatment can be affected in several different ways. There are treatments involving diet and exercise as well as monitoring blood glucose levels and medication. While type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes may be treated with just diet and exercise, type 1 diabetes requires glucose level monitoring and insulin injections. However, it [...]
What Is Diabetes Mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus, also known as simply diabetes, is an illness that results in high blood sugar due to low levels of insulin. The level of glucose or sugar in the blood is normally controlled by insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by beta cells in the pancreas. When a meal [...]
A Diabetes Diet You Can Start With
Fortunately being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean you are relegated to lettuce leaves and carrot sticks for the rest of your life. You can still eat a variety of healthy foods that include fruits, vegetables and grains. Your meals should be low in calories and fat. And, this is a nutrition [...]
