What are the emergency signs of diabetic shock? Proper care includes managing insulin resistance, implementing fitness protocols, and following low-glycemic diets.
Although often ill-timed and embarrassing, sweating after eating is something diabetics can treat. This condition is called gustatory sweating, and it often involves profuse sweating on both sides of your face, scalp, neck and chest.
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Diabetics who experience sleeping problems might want to try melatonin, a common supplement that is thought to help regulate sleeping patterns. But diabetics must monitor the supplements they take to ensure they don’t interfere with any other medications they’re taking.
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An Indian meal of naan, potatoes and a mango lassi to drink may be delicious and classic Indian fare, but it's not appropriate for a diabetic diet. Fortunately, you can enjoy the spicy flavors of Indian cuisine without paying for it with a high blood sugar reading later.
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Diabetes is a growing worldwide epidemic. Approximately 29.1 million people in the U.S. are living with diabetes, according to a 2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Increased blood sugar levels that occur with diabetes can damage vital organs and nerves.
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Human cells have two strategies for burning glucose, or blood sugar, to liberate energy. The more commonly used of the two strategies -- aerobic respiration -- requires abundant oxygen.
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Leaving fruit on a plant until it is fully ripe is more than just a vague command by garden centers; letting the fruit become completely ripe means it is at the height of taste and sweetness. Most fruit contains sugars that make the fruit tasty.
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Trichomoniasis is a type of parasite transmitted through sexual intercourse and close sexual contact. Although it is treatable, it can be very uncomfortable and lead to further complications. Early detection is the best way to keep the disease under control and get the medical help needed to eliminate the parasite.
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Metformin is a medication that normally is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medication is in the antihyperglyemic drug class, meaning that it counteracts glucose in the blood.
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The bundle of nerves that exits the top of the spinal cord extends through the neck, where they branch off and rejoin to form the ulnar and median nerves of the arm and hand. The nerves send messages to the brain to initiate movement and feeling in the muscles and skin.
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Hominy is another name for dried maize kernels, and this common food is often made into grits. Because maize can be grown in a wide range of climates, hominy is popular in many cultures. Hominy is also popular because it can be quite nutritious.
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Androgen excess is an endocrine disorder that is sometimes found in women during their reproductive years. While everyone has a combination of male and female hormones, women have more estrogen, and men have more androgen. However, certain conditions may cause women to produce excess androgen.
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Nerve damage in your legs is often referred to as neuropathy. Neuropathy can be caused by injury or diabetes complications. When you suffer from nerve damage in your legs, you may notice trouble standing, walking or even sitting due to decreased strength.
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Losing excess weight can help lower your blood sugar levels. The sugar in your blood is a necessary component to your body's physiological processes; however, too much is detrimental. It can lead to a variety of health complications, including type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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There are two different types of diabetes: type-1 and type-2. While the exact cause of type-1 diabetes is unknown, research has shown that poor diet and a lack of exercise are key factors in the development of type-2 diabetes.
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Diabetes is becoming a more common disease, now affecting 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, according to the American Diabetes Association.
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Glucose, a substance obtained by eating carbohydrates such as cereal and pasta, is an important source of energy. Drinking alcohol can cause hypoglycemia, or dangerously low blood glucose levels resulting in dizziness, disorientation, and even coma.
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Chlorine is a nonmetallic chemical commonly used as a bleaching agent and to kill germs in swimming pools. It also is contained in products such as synthetic rubbers and pesticides. Chlorine is known for its yellowish toxic gas that is poisonous if inhaled or swallowed.
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In order to reduce the risk of long-term health problems, a goal of therapy in diabetes is to achieve near-normal blood glucose, or blood sugar levels.
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Eating for diabetes means selecting your foods wisely and choosing the best carbohydrates to suit your meal plan. Brown rice is a nutty, earthy flavored whole grain rice that is an ideal replacement for high carbohydrate white rice.
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Ligaments are strong bands of connective tissue that connect bone to bone. These structures keep your joints stable as you move. Finger ligament injuries can cause long-term complications if they are not promptly diagnosed. Even with proper treatment, permanent finger deformities may develop.
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