Archive for the ‘Diet’ Category
In normal conditions, glucose present inside the blood is absorbed by the cells, undergoes through a series of metabolic processes and releases energy that is essential for the normal functioning of every human cell. And for this entire process to happen, the cells have to respond to insulin, a hormone that is secreted by the [...]
The most common form of diabetes in teens and children is type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes also known as insulin dependent diabetes is found in 90 to 95% of all children and teens with diabetes. It is an autoimmune disease characterized by the pancreas inability to produce enough insulin because the body’s immune system [...]
The explosion of energy drinks is a billion dollar industry. The more we understand what it is that we put in our bodies the better we are to make the right decisions on which product is right for you.First you need to know the ingredients. Most Companies such as Red Bull, Rockstar and Monster use [...]
Unfortunately, the typical American diet is sadly devoid of fiber. And if you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from gas, constipation, and bloating the lack of fiber could be placing your health in risk.Not eating enough fiber could be the catalyst to many serious diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.The [...]
Can Elderly Men and Women Diabetics Help Their Uncertainty Of Dementia? And Can Changing The Diabetes Diet Help Reduce the Causes and Symptoms of Dementia?Diabetes can affect the cognitive function in older men and women. In a recent issue from the Journal of Nutrition, Health And Aging (Volume 10, No. 4, 2006), researchers did reveal [...]
The bottom line for successful control of blood sugars is predictability. It is impossible to use insulin or medications unless you can predict the effects they will have. Nor can you normalize blood sugars unless you can predict the effects of the foods you eat.Until you become an expert in predicting your blood sugars, following [...]