Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It affects up to 1 in 4 people, and refers to a number of different disorders that affect the heart. Chances are that you are either suffering from heart disease yourself or have a friend or family member who is fighting these conditions. It can be helpful to listen to these insightful podcasts to learn … [Read more...]

Because heart disease is one of the leading killers in the western world, it's important to learn all that you can about the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of this type of disease. There is ongoing research which is helping clear up the final mysteries about heart disease, which will hopefully lead to more effective prevention in the future. For now, it's helpful to listen to podcasts which … [Read more...]

Once you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you will most likely want to go on to learn as much information as possible about this disease. Millions of people are able to live normal lives after learning how to best manage their symptoms. There is a wide array of audio books on the subject, ranging from basic informative guides to teach you more about what diabetes is and how it forms, to those focused … [Read more...]

The Drug Actos is a type of prescription medication commonly given to sufferers of type 2 diabetes.  It works by helping their body properly deal with the insulin it creates and to help maintain proper blood sugar levels.  The drug has enjoyed tremendous success and is frequently among the bestselling drugs each year.  But while it is very true that Actos can help to control your type 2 diabetes, … [Read more...]

A large portion of symptom management for diabetics involves tracking and logging nutritional information. It's important to be hyper aware of everything that goes into your body as a diabetic, in order to stay on top of your latest readings and stay healthy. Designed for iPhone, Blackberry, Android, and other smart phones, there are a number of cool apps on the market that help make life easier … [Read more...]

I am a fervent diabetes advocate and many a times I have been asked why I chose to become one given the perfect storm that is diabetes. My response to the question has always been that help is at its highest need when things are at their lowest bleak. I understand a persons health is the most private of information and disclosing it is also a personal choice but while a diabetes diagnosis is not a … [Read more...]

For both types of diabetics, keeping track of blood glucose levels is important. Your daily highs and lows may seem to be all over the place, but with close monitoring, you should be able to gain control of the situation without any need for panic. The best way to manage your blood glucose levels is to test your blood frequently, follow a healthy diet and exercise plan, and take insulin if it is … [Read more...]

We need a diabetes cure, we want a diabetes cure, we will do practically anything for a diabetes cure.. I have a friend who was diagnosed with diabetes in the 80's. At the time of diagnosis the doctor told her that he believed a cure for diabetes was only 5 years away. Yet diabetes has been around practically 500 years or so with nothing, Backus, Zilch, the big zero, Nada and as any diabetic and … [Read more...]

The Problem Over twenty five million people suffer from diabetes, and although numerous medical examples have made it easier than ever to cope with it can still be an uncomfortable and dangerous condition, especially if it is left unchecked.  Diabetes affects your body's production and usage of insulin, which in turn affects the way that your body processes the sugar in your blood.  Hyperglycemia, … [Read more...]

Type 2 Diabetes There are two basic kinds of diabetes, type 1 and type 2.  Type 1 diabetes involves the body's inability to produce insulin on its own.  Insulin is a chemical needed to regulate blood sugar, and without it your sugar levels can rise or fall to dangerous levels.  Type 2 diabetes involves an inability to use insulin properly.  The body can create insulin, but fails to use it as … [Read more...]