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Hypoglycemia – A condition common to diabetics and non-diabetics

Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar

Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar is a rare incident that occurs simultaneously in somebody who’s already been diagnosed with diabetes. However, the case depends on the type of diabetes one may have. If a person with type II diabetes over exhaust himself, he is likely to suffer momentarily episodes of hypoglycemia. So if [...]

May 26th, 2008 | Posted in Introduction To Diabetes | Read More »

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Do you know why diabetes is such a menace? It is because diabetes can affect many other organs in the body giving rise to complications. One such serious complication is diabetic retinopathy which affects eyes. So if you have been diagnosed with diabetes here are few things you should do to take care of your [...]

May 20th, 2008 | Posted in Introduction To Diabetes | Read More »

Living with Diabetes a Horror? – NO!!!

You may think that diabetes is the worst medical condition on earth. Well, to be frank, it could be but only with your help. So if you are determined to be in control of the situation, you could still maintain balance and lead a perfectly normal life style. How is it that you contribute to [...]

May 15th, 2008 | Posted in Introduction To Diabetes | Read More »

Diabetes and Dementia – Is there a link?

diabetes dementia

What does type II diabetes and dementia have in common? Well, both conditions develop with the age. However, interestingly scientists have put forward a theory which links the prevalence of dementia in the presence of obesity (during the middle age) and diabetes (in later life). Diabetes and Dementia Furthermore, studies done on animals have shown [...]

May 7th, 2008 | Posted in Diabetes Risk Factors | Read More »

Checking Your Glucose Meter

Diabetics Testing Supplies: Blood Glucose Meter

Many of us that are suffering from diabetes have tools that help us to determine our health at any particular time.  At the top of these tools is our glucose meter, something that we can use in order to determine our sugar level, any time that we feel that it is necessary.  Many of us [...]

May 1st, 2008 | Posted in Introduction To Diabetes | Read More »

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