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There are going to be times when you have finished your meal or snack and you are hungry again long before your next meal is scheduled or right before bed. Depending on how much time you have to go before you are supposed to eat again and what your blood sugar levels are at you … Read more

The long-term effects of improperly managed diabetes on your body and internal organs can be very serious. The different complications range from eye to heart problems and in severe cases can cause premature death. Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in diabetics. The best way to prevent damage to your heart is to … 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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