After a meal, a portion of the food a person eats is broken down into sugar (glucose). The sugar then passes into the bloodstream and to the body's cells via a hormone (called insulin) that is produced by the pancreas.
You've had type 2 diabetes for a while, and suddenly you realize you don't feel as good as you had been feeling. You notice your vision has... Read more »
Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine. Back in 2003, when I was diagnosed, nobody seemed to know anything much... Read more »
This weekend I decided to go for a jog. I've been out for one short run since Sienna was born, and was feeling like getting back into... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 24 weeks, 3 days Size of the Baby: Just over a pound, but nearly fully formed! Biggest Obstacle: Accurately judging... Read more »
Last Sunday night I had a diabetes episode that left me feeling cranky and exhausted on Monday morning. It was a completely self-induced... Read more »
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Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is considered chronic (long-term) when you have had loose or frequent stools for more than 4... Read more »
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Diet - traveler's diarrhea; Diarrhea - traveler's - dietRecommendationsHow to prevent traveler's diarrhea:Water: Do not use tap water to drink or... Read more »
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Type 1 diabetes increases the risk for many serious health complications. However, during the past several decades, the rate of serious complications... Read more »
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Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
Having even one night of sleeplessness can induce insulin resistance, new research has found. Researchers say that the rise of diabetes in modern... Read more »