Physical, mental, and social effects of diabetes impact daily life. Learn which fruits to avoid, how to manage habits for a longer life, and the relationship between borderline diabetes and carbohydrate sensitivity.
Sausage, a common breakfast meat in the United States, is typically made from ground beef, pork or a mixture of the two. This breakfast meat is commonly served as with egg dishes and pancakes, and is also used in breakfast dishes such as quiche, omelettes and frittatas.
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Dairy foods and meat contain conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). It is also available as a dietary supplement. CLA contains a mixture of different chemical forms -- or isomers -- of linoleic acid, a type of fat your body needs to function properly.
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As many Type 2 diabetics are overweight or obese, prescription weight-loss drugs like phentermine provide an important treatment option to help diabetics control their condition by managing their weight. Phentermine works both as a stimulant and an appetite suppressant. At the time of publication, the U.S.
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes--sustained elevation of sugar in the blood. Numbers increase daily as Americans become obese at an alarming rate.
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million children and adults have diabetes. While it can have devastating effects on those affected, the impact that diabetes has on society is high reaching.
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Peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha piperita, is an herb native to Europe and Asia, now cultivated all around the word. It is commonly used as a flavor in foods, chewing gums, candies and toothpaste. Peppermint is also used as an herbal medicine, especially for digestive and skin problems.
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Creatine is a popular supplement for weight lifters and athletes because it may enhance strength and endurance. Creatine is naturally produced from amino acids in the body and delivered by blood to the muscles; the supplements provide additional creatine.
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Diabetes--too much sugar, or glucose, in the blood--is caused by your body's inability to regulate insulin.
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Borderline diabetes, also called "prediabetes," means you have elevated blood sugar levels and are in danger of developing type 2 diabetes.
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If you enjoy beer, your options are plentiful. When you have diabetes, however, there are concerns beyond which beer to choose. You may wonder whether drinking beer poses a health risk or might make your blood sugar more difficult to control.
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