Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus is a group of diseases which affect how the body uses glucose or sugar. Glucose is a simple sugar in the blood and is the body’s main source of energy. The brain depends on glucose as its primary fuel. There are many different types of Diabetes Mellitus, but in all types, there is […]

This type of diabetes develops as a result of damage to the pancreas. It can happen because of a condition like pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer.  It can also be secondary to some genetic conditions like cystic fibrosis or hemochromatosis.  Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that takes place when both parents pass on a faulty […]

Diabetes does not come alone. It can cause various complications such as diabetic angiopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy and other. They develop gradually and risks of developing them increase if you have diabetes for a long time or do not control your blood sugar levels. When not treated, diabetes complications may become severe and even life-threatening. […]

Diabetes can cause various health conditions, one of which is diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It can affect different nerves in your body, including in organs and muscles. Nerves carry signals between the brain and other parts of the body controlling vital processes such as breathing and heartbeat, enabling vision and other sensory reception. Therefore, diabetic peripheral […]

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Like other types, it affects the way your cells use sugar. Gestational diabetes causes elevated blood sugar levels that can affect pregnancy and the baby’s health. But there is good news. Expectant mothers can manage pregnancy diabetes by following a healthy diet, exercising, and […]

A continuous search for new ways to treat diabetes has explored multiple scientific areas that include gene therapy, medical nutrition and herbs, stem cells, and the development of various new drugs. The effectiveness of the new therapeutics depends on their ability to treat or relieve one or more of the metabolic issues. They may increase […]

Apart from type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, there are several other types that can be just as serious. About 2% of people have such types of diabetes. They include drug-related diabetes, diabetes associated with other diseases, and diabetes caused by genetic mutations. The latter, in turn, includes maturity-onset diabetes of the young, neonatal […]

There are various options to manage type 2 diabetes. Diet, exercises, and medications work together to manage your blood sugar levels. Your doctor can help you figure out what exactly you need and give you individual recommendations. Usually, people handle the disease in different ways, which can also change over time. For example, some medications […]

What is prediabetes?  Prediabetes is not a clinical term, but medical professionals often use it to describe people at high risk of type 2 diabetes. In that case, the blood sugar levels are higher than usual but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. You may not experience any symptoms if you […]

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a serious condition when the insulin produced by the pancreas cannot work properly or your pancreas does not make enough insulin. In both cases, blood sugar levels keep rising. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body still breaks down carbohydrates from food and turns them into glucose. The pancreas […]