
Researchers from the University of Rhode Island have found out that maple syrup offers a host of medical benefits. One noteworthy fact is that maple syrup contains anti-inflammatory properties along with anti-cancer properties as well. However, there is also great news for diabetics who have a sweet tooth. This famous export may have the ability [...]
April 15th, 2011 | Posted in Diabetes News | Read More »

Metformin which is also known as, Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza and Riomet is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for diabetics in the US, where there are over 8 million people suffering from the disease. As per a new study, Metformin should be the first choice when it comes to controlling blood sugar levels in [...]
April 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Diabetes News | Read More »
We all know that adolescence is a period of complications when it comes to both physical and mental stability. The bodily hormonal changes are the main culprit and if your teenager has diabetes, it may be even worse news for you. This may be so, because hormones involved with growth will cause blood sugar levels [...]
June 11th, 2008 | Posted in Introduction To Diabetes | Read More »

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is needed for the breakup of glucose to produce energy. When adequate amounts of insulin is not produced by the body, the conversion of glucose does not happen to the desired extent and unused glucose gets piled up in the blood stream. This is the beginning [...]
August 26th, 2007 | Posted in Insulin | Read More »

People who suffer from Diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2 can benefit from regular exercise. The three most important things used to control Diabetes are diet, exercise and medication. All these must be integrated into the lifestyle of the diabetic to control his blood glucose/sugar and the dose of insulin he may need to stabilize [...]
August 26th, 2007 | Posted in Exercise And Diabetes | Read More »