Diabetes

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If you are a diabetic, you need to know certain numbers in order to manage the disease. Here are two major numbers you should know.

Insulin resistance has been found to cause various conditions like cancer, liver disease, PCOS, depression, skin disorders, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, and more.

Immunotherapy may one day stop beta cell destruction in the early stage of type 1 diabetes. Beta cells produce insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar.

When you are diagnosed with diabetes, you need to develop a basic care plan. Take control of your health so that it doesn't control you.

How to make taking insulin less painful and more convenient. These tips are based on my personal experience.

Glycated hemoglobin is an important measurement that is used to monitor and manage diabetes.

Most people don't pay any attention to the order in which they eat their food. However, diabetics should eat food in a certain order if they want to lower their blood sugar. Read on for everything you need to know.

Enteroviruses and flu viruses may trigger the development of type 1 diabetes in genetically susceptible people. The incidence of the disorder is increasing.

A glucose meter or glucometer makes it possible for someone with diabetes to check and maintain their blood glucose while on the go or right in their home. What happens when blood is placed on the glucose blood test strip to determine the level of glucose in the blood?

Glucagon is an essential pancreatic hormone that raises the blood sugar level. Glucagon administration is sometimes required to treat hypoglycemia in diabetes.

This article contains an in-depth review of the early signs of diabetes. Find out what the symptoms are, discover whether you should be screened, and learn if you fall into one of the high-risk groups.

Insulin resistance is a serious problem for many people who are trying to lose weight but can't. Do you think you might be? Learn about why this is and what you can do about it.

The symptoms of water retention (also known as fluid retention or edema) can sometimes be confused with the appearance of chronic diabetic skin blisters. Do you know how to tell the difference?

The normal blood glucose level is 80-90 mg/dL before meals and up to 120 mg/dL after you eat. Understand that you can prevent and, in most cases, reverse type 2 diabetes with these simple changes.