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” [...]
What Is Diabetes and What Are The Symptoms Of 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
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
