Category Archives: Health

SAY YES TO YOGA FOR BETTER DIABETES HEALTH

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Yoga is not just yoga; it’s a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline that entails various practices such as meditation, breath control and adoption of specific body postures that are aimed to promote good health and optimistic energy. Who could complain about positive energy and well being?! Yoga is an excellent practice for individuals battling diabetes, because it can […]

ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PANCREAS TRANSPLANTATION

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Daily injections of insulin is a daunting task for many individuals with type 1 diabetes. Most people with type 1 diabetes would like to undergo a pancreas transplant if given the opportunity. This surgical procedure involves placing a healthy pancreas from a deceased donor into a person with a malfunctioning pancreas. It is important to note […]

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MAY LEAD TO TYPE II DIABETES

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Historically diabetes has been faulted for causing high blood pressure. Now the opposite may be true as a new study shows “people with elevated blood pressure are almost 60% more likely to develop Type II diabetes,” says The Guardian. Study Provides strongest link between elevated blood pressure and diabetes In a new study scientists at Oxford […]

NIGHT OWLS FACE HIGHER RISK OF DIABETES, STUDY SUGGESTS

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Good morning early birds, My name is Taz. I’m the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at DiabeticOutlet. My job is to make sure your diabetes supplies are rodent free. I love staying up late and keep an eye on my surroundings but apparently, according to a new study, staying up late has negative consequences especially for […]

HEAVY USE OF MARIJUANA MAY INCREASE RISK OF PRE-DIABETES

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Medical cannabis or marijuana refers to the use of cannabis or cannabinoids as medical therapy to treat disease or alleviate symptoms. The therapeutic uses of cannabinoids and its impacts on diabetes have been investigated following observed increases in appetite and body weight in a number of studies. The role of cannabis in appetite regulation has […]

DIABETES, CATS, AND CREATIVE THINKING

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As you may or may not know cats are pretty creative animals. Some people think we are curious. Others think we are resourceful. The truth is we are creative thinkers. We may be a bit scaredy but we are not afraid of taking chances to explore new things. And guess what?! That’s a common trait […]

SAY “MEOW” TO TURMERIC

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This afternoon as I sat on the porch enjoying the chirping birds and warm sun, a page from the newspaper flapped in the wind and caught my eye. I briefly wondered, “what are those curious yellow worms?” As I approached the paper, I read the title- “Turmeric May Help Treat Diabetes.”   I sniffed the […]