Autonomic neuropathy refers to the various symptoms that can occur when the function of an autonomic nerve is disrupted. The autonomic nerves perform such functions as regulating blood pressure, controlling digestion and enabling sexual function. Damage to autonomic nerves can…
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Juvenile diabetes is used to label Type 1 diabetes that occurs in children or young adults. Type 1 diabetes can appear at any time in an individual’s life but it is more likely to appear in childhood. This type of…
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Diabetes affects the levels of blood sugar in the body. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce insulin, or the body’s cells become resistant to the actions of insulin. Therefore, the blood becomes saturated with glucose, which can result…
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Diabetes describes a group of conditions that affect the level of blood glucose, or blood sugar in the body. According to Medline Plus, of the National Institutes of Health, diabetes causes the levels of blood sugar to become too high….
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Overview Diabetes is a condition that causes patients to have elevated levels of glucose in the blood due to problems with insulin, which helps regulate blood glucose levels. There are two kinds of diabetes: Type 1 is marked by a…
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The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse reports that 23.6 million people in the United States have diabetes. Diabetes can lead to complications in many parts of the body, including the feet. Maintaning good control of your diabetes can help to prevent…
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1. Notice When You Feel Full One of the identifying factors for gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is that you may only be able to eat a few bites of your meal before you feel uncomfortably full and…
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Overview The pungent taste of bitter melon may be something that takes getting used to, but this vegetable may have beneficial health effects that override its taste. Research involving bitter melon is still ongoing, and bitter melon can induce adverse…
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Foot disorders are commonly linked to diabetes mellitus and can result in harsh complications if left untreated. Drug Topics, an online pharmacist magazine, reports that up to 24 percent of diabetes patients with foot ulcers must receive an amputation. Other…
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder in which the body is unable to convert blood sugar, or glucose, into energy. Insulin, a hormone created by the pancreas, must be present to use glucose. A diabetic either does not produce enough…
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1. Choose Foods That Are Easy to Digest Avoiding foods that are difficult to digest can help you manage your gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying. When you have gastroparesis, your stomach muscles are unable to contract enough to complete…
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Overview The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (comprising the brain and the spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system, which is made up of all other nerves. The peripheral nerves are very fragile and easily damaged….
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Overview OneTouch manufactures blood glucose meters for individual use in the home setting. By checking blood sugar frequently, diabetics are able to monitor their blood sugar trends related to eating, exercise and stress. OneTouch meters are simple to use and…
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High blood glucose levels, or hyperglycemia, occur in people with diabetes. The body uses glucose for energy; however, insulin must be present to convert glucose into fuel. With too little or no insulin present, glucose builds up in a person’s…
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Diabetes patients frequently suffer from foot disorders and complications. Everyday foot problems, such as a small cut or callus, can evolve into a serious problem. According to Podiatry Channel at HealthCommunities.com.com, leg and foot problems are the most common reason…
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Doctors may treat diabetes type 2 with a variety of drugs, but type 1 diabetes generally only responds to insulin. These most common forms of diabetes exist because an imbalance occurs in a person’s body between glucose sugar and insulin,…
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Diabetes entails major health risks including coronary heart disease, kidney failure and blindness. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes is the sixth leading cause of deaths in the U.S. Type II diabetes or adult onset…
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Diabetes mellitus is a family of metabolic disorders, characterized by dysregulation of insulin and blood sugar within the body, Diabetes is classified into type one, which occurs when the body fails to produce insulin; or type two, which occurs when…
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Blood sugar level is the amount of sugar or glucose that is in the blood at any given time. Blood glucose levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day. Under normal conditions, blood sugar levels are usually at their lowest in the…
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Overview Every diabetic diet should focus on portion size, variety and balancing what it eaten with physical activity. A healthy diabetic diet can include all foods, but some foods should be limited more than others. According to the American Dietetic…
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Poor circulation can be a bothersome and dangerous condition. Proper blood circulation is essential to good health and proper body functioning. Many causes contribute to poor circulation including smoking, poor diet, obesity and pregnancy. There are medications on the market…
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High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is a primary symptom of diabetes. When glucose levels rise, symptoms such as increased hunger or thirst, blurred vision, headache or fatigue may occur, indicating need for treatment. If left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to numerous…
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is climbing at an “epidemic” rate. According to statistics gathered by the Center for Disease control, diabetes increased from 2.9 percent to 5 percent between 1980 and 2007, respectively. Today, almost 10 percent of the U.S. population…
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High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia or high glucose, is a primary complication of diabetes. When excessive amounts of glucose linger in the body too long, damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes and kidneys may result, increasing your…
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A patient who has unusually high levels of glucose–or sugar–within their blood can be diagnosed with a condition called hyperglycemia. Persistently high levels of sugar in the blood can damage a patient’s blood vessels, explains KidsHealth, a children’s health information…
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A child that develops persistently high blood sugar levels can be diagnosed with a medical condition called type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, which was formerly referred to as juvenile diabetes, is diagnosed in over 15,000 juveniles in the United…
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The body’s inability to utilize glucose due to inefficient insulin production causes it to seek an alternative source of fuel and energy–fat cells. The breakdown of fat results in the production of a highly acidic substance called ketones. Ketones build…
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Overview According to the American Diabetes Association, your daily diet should help you achieve three goals: optimize blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels; maintain a healthy weight; and form a reasonable meal plan that you can stick to. A…
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Overview Sun-loving fenugreek is native to India and Southern Europe and is popular in the cuisines of these and nearby regions. Both the leaves and seeds are useful in cooking, but it’s primarily the seeds that provide this plant’s health…
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1. Keep Your Blood Sugar Under Control Nephropathy is kidney damage that often accompanies diabetes. High blood sugar can destroy the small blood vessels throughout your kidneys, eventually leading to a loss of kidney function. By keeping your blood sugar…
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