Type 2 diabetes (also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes) occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (a hormone which helps your body's cells absorb sugar/glucose) or when your body starts to resist the effects of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is the most common of the two forms with 90%-95% of sufferers believed to have type 2 (and the remaining 5%-10% suffering from type 1). According to Diabetes.co.uk the condition affects over 2 million people in the UK alone and it is becoming a global problem. The condition usually goes … [Read more...]
Type 1 Diabetes Explained
Type 1 diabetes (also known as juvenile onset or insulin dependent diabetes) is when the body can no longer produce insulin (the hormone which helps your body to break down sugar/glucose) as a result of damage to the pancreas. It is a less common form of diabetes accounting for between 5% and 10% of all cases. However, type 1 diabetes can be lethal unless treated properly with insulin injections. The cause of type 1 diabetes is still not fully understood. The damage to the pancreas generally occurs as the result of an auto-immune response by the body, where the body's immune system turns on … [Read more...]
Pre-Diabetes Explained
Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose/sugar levels (the body's primary source of energy) are elevated because the body is not producing enough insulin (the hormone which helps your body to break down sugar/glucose) or the insulin in the body is not working as it should be. Pre-diabetes usually precedes full type 2 diabetes and describes a person with higher than normal blood glucose levels. Their glucose levels are not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes but pre-diabetes almost always leads to type 2 diabetes if preventative action is not taken. Pre-diabetes is a critical stage … [Read more...]
Gestational Diabetes Explained
I have covered diabetes in a number of my previous articles. However, these articles were written when this blog was just starting out and after re-reading a lot of these early articles I am cringing at how much information I missed out. The main thing I noticed is that although these articles contain a lot of good information I did not actually explain what diabetes is. A general definition of diabetes is a condition where blood glucose/sugar levels (the body's primary source of energy) are high because the body is not producing enough insulin (the hormone which helps your body to break down … [Read more...]
Alcohol & Diabetes: Controlling Your Consumption
If you are diabetic then you need to moderate the level of alcohol you consume. Otherwise you could find yourself facing some serious health problems. First, alcohol does not combine well with chemical medication. Secondly, whilst alcoholic drinks do contain calories, they do not have the minerals, vitamins and nutrients that you get in your food. Thirdly, alcoholic beverages contain a lot of sugar which will impact on your blood sugar (glucose) levels. One of the key things you need to do as a diabetic is control your blood sugar levels. Getting adequate rest, consuming lots of fluids and … [Read more...]
3 Natural Remedies For Diabetes
As I have discussed in my previous articles, diabetes is a very serious medical which can often be managed by improving your diet and doing more exercise. Depending upon the type and severity of the diabetes, insulin treatment may also be required. However, there are also a number of natural remedies that can be used to help treat diabetes. Naturopathy (natural treatment) can be a very effective way to supplement your existing diabetes treatments. In this article I will be discussing three of these naturopathic approaches: 1) FISH OIL, BORAGE OIL AND OMEGA 3 OIL:- A number of research … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies To Treat High Blood Pressure
In today's fast paced, modern world everyone is under some kind of strain. For a lot of people this leads to stress which is a major contributor to high blood pressure. If you are experiencing some kind of tension, your blood vessels will absorb the pressure automatically and restrict the flow of blood passing through them, increasing the pressure of your blood. Any methods that will help relieve this pressure and promote the flow of blood through your vessels, by expanding them, will aid in the reduction of blood pressure. One solution to the problem of high blood pressure is natural … [Read more...]
The Damage Caused By High Blood Pressure
To ensure that you do not have high blood pressure you need to go for regularly check up whether you are young or old. High blood pressure has the potential to damage your body and can significantly reduce your quality of life. If your blood pressure goes unchecked and keeps on rising it has the potential to cause a heart attack, a stroke or even death. Below are some specific areas of your body where high blood pressure can potentially cause damage: 1) DAMAGE TO YOUR EYES:- Your eyes require a regular and uninterrupted flow of blood to operate. Your optic arteries provide blood to your … [Read more...]
Natural Methods To Lower Your Blood Pressure
People from around the world are now faced with the problem of high blood pressure. In today's modern life you are faced with lots of stress. Furthermore, the modern foods that most of us eat on a regular basis lead to increased blood pressure. Indeed, historically the number of people who suffered high blood pressure was lower but now the number of high blood pressure patients is increasing throughout the world. There are a number of symptoms related to high blood pressure which include; regular headaches, dizziness and an inability to sleep. However, the best way to determine whether you … [Read more...]
Treating High Blood Pressure
Modern life can be very stressful and high blood pressure is one of the related problems faced by modern people. Tensions is a major factor behind increases in blood pressure. However, there are certain ways that blood pressure can be controlled. To begin remedying high blood pressure you need to understand what the exact problem is. High blood pressure can originate many years before symptoms begin to show. If not treated properly, at the right time, it may cause damage to your body. You therefore need to be careful, keep an eye out for the signs of high blood pressure and go for regular … [Read more...]