These days there are many things that cause stress in our daily lives. And it is not always easy, or even possible, to avoid it. Our jobs, relationships, economy, and future are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to stress. But how does it influence diabetes? Although high-stress situations can be…
Sugar is everywhere. This is a scary statement for anybody with diabetes. Even “healthy” foods may not be as innocent as they first appear. Hidden sugar in food can cause blood sugar levels to go soaring – every diabetics worst nightmare. Many foods are deceitful as they do not taste sweet – even though they…
Untreated diabetes can end badly. But with the right attitude and knowledge, managing diabetes can become second nature. The problem is that most people don’t know how to treat diabetes correctly. This guide shows 10 top tips for managing diabetes like a pro… Eat tasty food. Suffering from diabetes should not mean that you cannot…
Foot problems are arguably one of the biggest and most common issues associated with diabetes. They range from numbness and loss of feeling to aches and pain in the feet, and even burning feet where it feels like the feet are on fire. Foot problems due to high blood sugar levels can arise seemingly overnight.…
People suffering from diabetes are much more likely to develop kidney disease. It is one of the dangers of diabetes that can be traced back to high blood sugar levels. Diabetic kidney disease, or diabetic nephropathy, is kidney disease which results from diabetes in about 1 in every 3 people who suffer from diabetes. It…
Diabetes can affect the entire body – including the skin. About a third of people with diabetes will develop skin problems at some point. In fact, some skin issues can be early warning signs of diabetes. But what different types of diabetic skin problems are there? and what can we do about them? Let’s find out……
“I don’t believe it. There must be some mistake!” Denial is that voice inside repeating: “Not me.” Most people go through denial when they are first diagnosed with diabetes. That first reaction is not the main problem. In fact, it’s so common that some people feel it is part of the process of accepting the…
Our blood sugar levels are sensitive, and may be affected by things we would never suspect! It spikes up and crashes down and it can leave us feeling terrible if we don’t do something about it. Some things cause our blood sugar levels to go up, others cause them to go down. Others may…
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about something called “fatty liver disease’. We usually associate fatty liver disease with excessive alcohol consumption. But there seems to be a much more common cause these days. Something that is becoming more and more of a problem with every passing day is something called “non-alcoholic fatty…
For many people, hearing loss would not be the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the word “diabetes”. But it is a much bigger problem than most people realize… Until recently it was not known why diabetes leads to hearing loss, but recently the answer has been found. As with many other…