Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main source of energy for our bodies and comes from the food we eat. Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas, which acts as a key to allow glucose to pass from the blood stream into the body [...]
Diabetes can affect every part of the body, including the skin. Many diabetic skin problems occur when glucose (blood sugar) levels are too high. High glucose (hyperglycemia) causes fluid loss because the body turns water into urine in an attempt to rid the body of the excess glucose. People with diabetes who develop skin conditions [...]
Making small changes to your diet can help to reduce your cholesterol along with the right nutrients. Here is a list of foods that help to lower cholesterol that are proven to be effective and keep you healthy. Fruit and Vegetables Eating more fruit and vegetables is excellent for your health as they contain no [...]
What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes (as it will be in this article) was first identified as a disease associated with “sweet urine,” and excessive [...]
