An American Heart Association study released in 2002 showed that food cooked with trans fat clogs arteries quicker than food cooked in animal-based saturated fat. But trans fat has what researchers are beginning to agree is a more insidious function in the…
Anytime is a great time for these delicious holiday favorites. The entire family will enjoy Herb Roasted Turkey and Gravy, Balsamic Glazed Green Beans, Cranberry-Apple Chutney, and Vanilla Pumpkin Pie. (Diabetic Recipe, Diabetic Meal Planning, Holiday Recipes)
Complications from diabetes come on over time, and damage has often started before we realize something is wrong. The belief that “as long as I feel well I must be well” does not hold true for the complications of diabetes; they come…
Diabetic Neuropathy can affect virtually every part of the body. Diabetic nerve damage eventually affects some 65 percent of people with diabetes. As with other diabetes complications, poor blood glucose control lies at the root of neuropathy. Symptoms and types of neuropathy. (Peripheral…
Concerned that your child’s blood glucose levels may not be normal? The most common use of the blood glucose test is to check for diabetes mellitus. The test is also used to see how well the body is metabolizing glucose and the…
If you have type 2 diabetes and are experiencing leg cramps, chances are your body is screaming for magnesium. In fact, up to 80% of type 2 diabetics have a magnesium deficiency. (Leg Cramps, Magnesium Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes)
Carbohydrates are extremely important and should not be eliminated or severely restricted from a person’s diet. Read more about carbohydrates and diabetics. (Low-carb diet, Carbs, Diabetic Meal Planning)
Roughly 2 million U.S. children ages 12 to 19 have a pre-diabetic condition linked to obesity and inactivity that puts them at risk for full-blown diabetes and cardiovascular problems, government data suggest. Read more about these alarming new statistics. (Pre-Diabetes, Type 2…
There is basically no toxicity with pyridoxine at reasonable daily doses. Regular oral intake of 200 mg and intravenous doses of 200 mg have shown no side effects. (neuropathy treatment, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, neuropathy vitamin)
An estimated 60 percent of all people with diabetes have some form of diabetic neuropathy, the nerve damage caused by long-term effects of diabetes. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling, prickling, and sometimes pain, burning, cramping, or extreme sensitivity to touch.(nerve pain, neuropathy…