I originally published this blog post on October 16th 2007. However, since then this blog has come along way and so has my writing (or at least I hope it has). After re-reading some of my initial posts I identified this one as a post that I could improve a lot. So without further ado, please read the new, improved version of 'Testing for Diabetes'. Diabetes is a disease which develops when the cells in your body are no longer getting enough insulin (a hormone which helps your cells convert glucose into energy). There are a number of causes which vary depending upon the type of diabetes. … [Read more...]