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Gestational diabetes»
This type of diabetes is generally only temporary that occurs when a woman is pregnant. This is one of the main health complications, which any woman can face during her pregnancy term. In case some pregnant has gestational diabetes during her pregnancy then there are chances that she will pass the disorder to her child too. Therefore, if some woman develops gestational diabetes when she is pregnant, then the risk for your child developing
Caring for the little children with diabetes»
Type 1 Diabetes can affect children as young as toddlers under five. It is known as diabetes juvenile or juvenile diabetes. Their number has almost doubled during the last five years. While diabetes patients naturally need care, toddlers having diabetes require much more attention and care. What are the symptoms? There are certain symptoms that characterise the presence of diabetes in toddlers. Hence, you can look for them if you suspect
What are the symptoms of diabetes?»
Mainly, diabetes has three types, Type 1 or insulin-dependent diabetes, Type 2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes and the third is gestational diabetes mellitus. Causes of the Type 1 diabetes are your eating behaviour as well as viruses, whereas heredity, high blood pressure, insufficient or improper diet as well as obesity causes the Type 2 diabetes. The third type of diabetes or gestational diabetes mellitus results because of heredity,
All you need to know about Type 1 diabetes.»
The Type 1 diabetes is much less common compared to Type 2 diabetes and it mainly affects young people, people under 40, especially those under fourteen. Diabetes of any type is serious and this type is the worst of all. It is related with lack of insulin. The pancreas of the patient simply stops producing insulin so that the glucose level in blood keeps on increasing causing several health problems. Several people suffering from Type 1
How does your diet affect diabetes?»
It is alright to eat your favourite burger or fries once in a while. However, there is no need to make it a habit. You should avoid these foods and concentrate on eating more of healthy stuff. Once in while eating such food will not be so much harmful for your children, as long as they are active enough. You should be conscious about how many servings you are eating. You should include at least seven servings of vegetables and fruits every
Relation of diabetes and low-carb diets»
The characteristic of low-carb diets is that your carbohydrate intake cannot be more than 5-10 per cent. In other words, fats and proteins have to take preference over carbohydrates in your daily eating habits. This is done so that you can feel fuller and can avoid any cravings for sweets. This alone is a good enough reason for any diabetic to take up this diet. The reason is that eating a diet having lower amount of carbohydrates will help
Types of diabetes, what types are there?»
Diabetes is the result of high glucose levels in our bloodstream. The reason of these high level of sugar in our blood is the inability of our body to either release enough insulin or its inability to absorb any available insulin. The function of insulin is to make blood sugar available to your body cells. Several symptoms characterise diabetes. Some of them include extreme hunger as well as thirst, excessive urination, fatigue. However, the
Manage diabetes with blood glucose meter»
The internet has several great things to offer and one of them is global communities that discuss on various common topics of interest including topics such as diabetes. You can find several online forums that allow you to interact with people facing similar situations. If you or someone you know has diabetes, then you should get yourself a glucose meter. This instrument will be almost a part of life for you. Hence, you should purchase it
What is hypoglycemia? Answers revealed inside.»
When your body is in a pathologic state, which is the result of reduced amount of sugar or glucose than the normal amount in your blood this state is called hypoglycaemia. It is a medical term and it has the meaning “low blood sugar.” It can produce several different symptoms as well as effects. However, the main problem that arises is the problem due to insufficient supply of sugar to your brain. That is your brain does not get enough


