Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. Between 2 and 7 percent of expectant mothers develop this condition, making it one of the most common health problems that a woman has to face during pregnancy.
If the woman had gestational diabetes during pregnancy then she is most likely to pass it on [...]
What Exactly Is “Gestational Diabetes”?
elainec, April 20th 2010
What Is Diabetes and What Are The Symptoms Of Diabetes?
Diabetes has now reached epidemic proportions. It is essential that you should arm yourself with the knowledge of what diabetes is, and how to recognise the symptoms of diabetes. If you experience any of the symptoms of diabetes you should seek medical advice as soon as possible.
What Is Diabetes?
In layman terms, “diabetes” [...]
elainec, April 18th 2010
Diabetes – The Facts You Should Know
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, or it fails to use insulin effectively. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs for the tissues to absorb glucose. Glucose (a type of sugar) is used as a source of energy. Some early symptoms of [...]
elainec, April 17th 2010
Knowing Your Body Mass Index Can Help You Fight Diabetes
More people than ever before are dying through diabetes-related illnesses. The number of deaths is increasing yearly. Type 2 diabetes was formerly known as “adult-onset diabetes”, but it is becoming increasingly common in children.
The primary cause of type 2 diabetes is obesity. Obesity contributes to the onset of diabetes, heart disease, and [...]
elainec, April 15th 2010
Women, Diabetes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: How Exercise Can Help
Women who have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (”PCOS”) run a greater than average risk of developing type II diabetes. Although it is not uncommon, PCOS often remains undiagnosed in women who are affected by it. Figures of about eight to ten percent of women of childbearing age are affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Unexplained weight gain [...]
elainec, April 14th 2010
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus is also simply known as diabetes. It is the disease characterized by a malfunctioning metabolism and a high blood sugar level.
The result can be low levels of insulin or abnormal insulin resistance. This mixed with inadequate levels of insulin secretion results in diabetes.
Symptoms of diabetes mellitus include increased urine production, excessive thirst, extreme [...]
elainec, January 18th 2010
Can You Die From A Diabetic Coma
A coma is a state of deep unconsciousness, the length of time a coma continues varies. Diabetics are at risk of falling into a coma if their management of food and liquid intake goes wrong. You can die from a diabetic coma, so it is vital that anyone with diabetes receives urgent medical [...]
elainec, September 14th 2009
