Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar, or glucose. Low blood sugar often happens to people with diabetes; however, the condition is also seen in people without diabetes. Treating hypoglycemia is critical; the condition may worsen over time…
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Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, occurs when the body’s glucose levels drop below standard levels. The condition occurs with most diabetic patients at one time or another, but is rare for people without diabetes. A person with blood sugar levels…
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In 2007, it was estimated that 23.6 million adults and children in the United States suffered from some type of diabetes—almost 8 percent of the population. If not managed properly, diabetes can cause serious medical conditions in both the short…
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Diabetes mellitus affects the body’s ability to produce insulin, resulting in high blood sugar. Insulin changes blood sugar, or glucose, into energy to fuel the body’s muscle and tissue. Serious health complications result from excess glucose including heart disease, nerve…
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Diabetes, which according to the American Diabetes Association affected 23 million Americans in 2007, or 8 percent of the population, can cause devastating health problems, including vision loss, heart disease, loss of feeling in extremities, increased risk of infection, and…
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Diabetes and exercise are interrelated—exercising daily decreases diabetic complications such as heart disease, high blood sugar and obesity. Physical activity is not only safe, but highly recommended, reports Health.com. The American Diabetes Association advises that physical activity reduces glucose levels,…
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Overview Fenugreek belongs to the same family as peas, Fabaceae. The scientific name for common fenugreek is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Not native to the United States, the USDA Plant Database says the fenugreek species Trigonella corniculata is now cultivated Massachusetts, California…
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Postprandial or reactive hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar drops below normal levels after eating. The body cannot process carbohydrates as it should. This generally occurs two to four hours after eating. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that between 1990 and 2005, the number of women pregnant with a single child who gained 40 pounds or more during pregnancy rose from 15 percent to 20 percent. Nutritional choices are…
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Diabetes is a serious medical condition in which a person lacks insulin, or their body does not recognize its own insulin, which normally moves blood sugar from the blood stream into the cells where it is needed. Some diabetics take…
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The American Heart Association, or AHA, states that maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons against heart disease. To ward off disease and obesity, the AHA recommends consuming nutrient-rich foods full of vitamins, minerals and fiber, and…
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Insulin therapy is required for individuals with diabetes. In a non-diabetic person, the pancreas secretes insulin throughout the day which helps cells absorb and use glucose in the blood for energy. People living with diabetes, especially type 1, make little…
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1. Watch What you Drink It may sound a little too simple, but one way to prevent excessive urination, or polyuria, is to keep track of how much fluid you drink in the course of a day. It may be…
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Overview Vitamin B-12, or cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for the formation of red blood cells, the production of RNA and DNA and the functioning of the nervous system. Most vitamin B-12 is obtained through dietary sources and stored…
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A low blood sugar or glucose level is also known as hypoglycemia. It occurs when the glucose in the blood is used up too quickly, glucose is released too slowly or excess insulin is released into the blood stream. It…
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Diabetic patients commonly experience sensory loss, or diabetic neuropathies, a family of disorders related to nerve damage. According to the American Diabetes Association, between 60 and 70 percent of people with diabetes experience some form of neuropathy. Sensory loss gradually…
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition involving the body’s blood sugar, or glucose, the main source of energy for the body. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the sixth leading cause of death in…
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Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases associated with blood sugar, or glucose. The risk of type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes can be reduced by implementing a variety of lifestyle changes. Unfortunately, type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, according…
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Diabetes is a group of medical conditions associated with the body’s glucose levels. In 2007, the American Diabetes Association reported 7.8 percent of the population suffered from diabetes. Three basic types of diabetes are classified, each causing the disease to…
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Juvenile diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin, a hormone necessary for converting glucose into energy. Without insulin, high levels of glucose are present in the blood. This excess glucose is harmful to the body…
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Overview Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America. Risk factors for heart disease include high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, inactivity, smoking, age and diabetes. Lifestyle changes, such as diet modification, weight loss and exercise, are the first steps in…
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Overview Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar and can be a serious, life-threatening condition, but is controllable through medication and lifestyle interventions. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder and the most common type of diabetes in children. Type…
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Increased blood sugar is often caused by diabetes Mellitus, a condition where the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin or the body has a resistance to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates sugar in the blood. Other situations can cause…
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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International’s website reports that more than 15,000 children become diagnosed with type 1 diabetes every year in the United States. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, attacks the body’s immune system destroying the…
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High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is caused when glucose in the blood is not able to be used by cells for energy. The American Heart Association wants people at risk for high blood sugar to know the primary signs–excessive thirst…
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An elevated blood sugar level, also known as hyperglycemia, has many causes. Diets high in sugars and carbohydrates, lack of exercise and diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, all raise or keep levels of glucose in the blood high….
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Persistently high sugar levels within the blood can lead to the development of diabetes. Family history, body weight, age and race are all factors that can influence a patient’s risk of developing this medical condition. Initially the onset symptoms of…
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Overview Fenugreek is an herb with diverse uses that include culinary, agricultural and medical. The seeds and leaves are both used all over the world, including North America, Europe and the Middle East. Seeds and leaves can be used directly…
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High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is a condition that arises when the body has too much glucose in the blood. Hyperglycemia can exist on its own, perhaps due to poor dietary choices, but it is commonly experienced by patients with…
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Overview Fenugreek is one of the world’s oldest medicinal herbs and one of the most commonly used galactogogues–an herb or medication used to stimulate an increase in milk production. While galactogogue use has increased as breastfeeding itself has increased, the…
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