Origins of Diabetes Apollonius of Memphis is thought to have first coined the name “diabetes,” meaning to go through or siphon. This is significant because of the disease’s ability to drain a patient of more urine than the fluid they consume. First Recordings of Diabetes Diabetes was first recorded in English, in the form diabete, in a […]
There is a considerable amount of evidence that high levels of sugar are associated with premature aging, heart disease, obesity and even some cancers. Let’s of course not forget, sugar is the biggest culprit in diabetes. Many health experts are now calling for a significant reduction in recommended daily sugar intake, while others are asking […]
Barley can help improve blood sugar levels and reduce appetite Known to be a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin B, barley is a high-fiber grain that helps lower cholesterol, reduces the risk of heart disease and aids regularity. Now researchers at Lund University, Sweden, claim that barley is a super food. They conducted a study that shows […]
Green tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, and not without cause. It has been mostly known for its antioxidants, but also for improving brain function, lowering risk of cancer, and burning fat. But did you know it could also benefit diabetes?! Background: How I came to know green tea To be honest […]
Who could deny that the steady advancement of technology has greatly influenced our lives? Technology has changed our way of living; affecting our social lives, work, and most importantly our health. It would seem that technology has served to improve our health, but controversy exists as to whether or not technology has improved or negatively impacted […]
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 […]
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 […]
One very common drug frequently used to treat Type II Diabetes is Metformin. Also known as Glucophage, the drug has been around for at least 80 years. It was once widely used until the 1990s. There were a few sporadic reports about its safety and doctors soon stopped prescribing it. Most reports of it adverse […]
Unlike Type I diabetes where pancreas does not produce enough insulin, Type II diabetes or commonly known as adult diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas produces insulin but it does not perform well. Unlike Type I diabetes, people with Type II diabetes can sometimes take pills that are not […]
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 […]
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