It is essentially the same disease in how it affects a person’s body but they are completely different in how they develop. In most news and media reports, diabetes is linked with obesity and it is claimed that if more people lost weight or became more active the number of people diagnosed would drop. These … Read more
Smoking on its own is associated with many different diseases and can be a risk factor for multiple types of cancer. But in a person with diabetes or a pre-diabetic there are specific risks that arise. There are some differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and smoking hazards. In type 1 diabetes, smoking … Read more
To an outsider, the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes may be confusing. They are both similar disease that require insulin in order to manage the diabetes and have a properly functioning body. But where it gets confusing is the reason why the two different types of diabetics need the insulin and which … Read more
In addition to the initial tests that will be taken when you are first diagnosed with diabetes there will be more that are administered at different times and intervals to make sure you are staying healthy. Some of these tests you will do your self at home daily while others will be done during annual … Read more
In the majority of cases there will be warning signs and symptoms that something is wrong and that you need a check-up at the doctor. There are similar warning signs that overlap with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. But there are also symptoms that are specific to each type of the disease. Symptoms for … Read more
There are many differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes – namely how and why a person gets the disease. But there are also similarities. They include how the disease is treated and diabetic diets that are followed. Once diabetes is diagnosed it is no longer really a matter of why but how to … Read more
The onset of type 1 diabetes is rapid and once it is diagnosed there are no grey areas – you have diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, with close monitoring of people who are at high- risk it is possible to diagnose a condition known as pre-diabetes. What this means is the person’s blood sugars are … Read more
Prolonged exposure to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) will cause long-term damage to your body. But hypoglycemia, low blood sugars, can cause immediate harmful effects including a diabetic coma. It is important to be able to recognize the signs when your blood sugar is too low and to carry emergency supplies to rectify the situation. … Read more
Elevated blood sugars are not good for your body and prolonged exposure to high blood sugars can have devastating affects on your organs (specifically your heart, kidneys, and eyes). Recognizing the signs of high glucose levels and testing regularly can help to keep you aware and in control of this important part of being a … Read more
There is no reason that you can not get pregnant and have a healthy baby because you are diabetic. But there are precautions and preparations that should be taken to provide a healthy pregnancy for both you and your unborn baby. Before you try to become pregnant, you should have a discussion with your doctor … Read more