Archive for January, 2009
Type 2 Diabetes – Who‘s At Risk?
The most widely diagnosed form of Diabetes, is Type 2. Much more common that the advanced kind. Type 1. However. Both medical conditions mean, we do not produce sufficient levels of insulin. Without insulin, the body is not able to covert sugars. Into the essential energy our bodies need. [...]
Breakfast Ideas for Women with Gestational Diabetes
Depending on when you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes during your pregnancy (most likely between weeks 24 and 28) you are going to have many weeks of watching what you eat ahead of you. If you find a meal that you like and works well with your blood sugars you may be tempted to [...]
Blood Sugar Guidelines for Gestational Diabetes
In order to diagnose you with gestational diabetes, your healthcare provider will order a test from the lab. There are two levels of the test that can be taken – the one hour glucose tolerance test and the three hour glucose tolerance test.
The one hour test involves taking a blood sample after you have [...]
Diabetes Fruits
Apple
This popular sub-acid fruit one of the most valuable of all fruits, has been found beneficial in the treatment of diabetes of its rich pectin content. Pectin is a natural therapeutic ingredient found in the inner portion of the rind and the pulp. It aids in detoxification of the body by supplying the galacturonic [...]
