British researchers have found that diabetes and cholesterol have a gene that controls genes that are found in fat within the human body. The researchers believe that fat plays a vital role in the susceptibility to obesity, diabetes and heart disease, which are collectively known as metabolic disorders. The identification of this regulating gene could [...]
According to researchers, a certain cholesterol lowering drug that is taken in combination with an anti-depressant, taken by over one million people in America, could lead to a spike in blood sugar levels. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Vanderbilt University believe that the anti-cholesterol drug Pravachol and the [...]
A new study has found that men who are afflicted with type 2 diabetes plus obstructive sleep apnea benefits hugely from a regular exercise regimen. Researchers also found that consistent physical activity can build up endurance, which can increase survival rates for men who suffer from both these conditions. The findings of this study are [...]
Diabetic patients are very much alerted about their sugar spikes. What is ‘sugar spike’ anyway? As name suggest, it is a quick increment of the blood sugar levels of diabetic patients. Diabetic patients are concerned about sugar hikes because it is something they should avoid. High levels of blood sugar will worsen the diabetic condition [...]
If you have ever been to China, you couldn’t have missed the strange sight of people gathering in groups in every possible open space to perform a little dance, in the mornings. This little dance is the practice of Tai Chi. On the outlook it looks like a mixture of slow motion dancing mingled with [...]
It is a well-known fact that carrying around excess weight whenever you are diabetic can complicate the condition. As a matter of fact, some people with certain types of diabetes are able to totally keep away from medication, simply by diabetes diet which means losing some weight and taking care of themselves. An entire industry [...]
Now that you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is very important for you to maintain an exercise and heath regime because glucose and insulin in your blood are directly related to exercises. You must take precautions before exercising and consult your doctor to know about your diabetes and exercise. Your exercise regime depends on [...]
