Sleep plays a critical part in the body’s overall condition. Sleep deprivation (not getting enough sleep) can lead to serious medical problems including: Heart attack Heart failure Cardiovascular disease Irregular heartbeat Stroke High blood pressure Diabetes Some studies have estimated that up to 90 percent of people suffering from insomnia (a sleep disorder in which … [Read more...] about How Lack of Sleep Affects The Body And Those with Diabetes
Lifestyle
What Happens If You Don’t Manage Diabetes?
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes and wonder what will happen if you just go about living your life like you always have, not paying attention to what is going on inside your body or, more specifically, your blood stream? Maybe someone you love has received this diagnosis and you’re trying to find ways to help convince him or her to live in a way that helps them have a good … [Read more...] about What Happens If You Don’t Manage Diabetes?
Exercising with the Right Workout Plan
EXERCISING WITH THE RIGHT WORKOUT PLAN IS AN EXCELLENT METHOD OF CONTROLLING TYPE 2 DIABETES (T2D) Around 90% of diabetics are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and this is often referred to as a chronic lifestyle disease (The American Council on Exercise, 2009). Doctors frequently treat this chronic condition with diabetes medication and/or insulin therapy to control the … [Read more...] about Exercising with the Right Workout Plan
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Diabetes
Alcohol and tobacco use are among the top causes of preventable deaths in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. People who use these substances have a high risk for developing serious health conditions including: Heart disease Lung disease A multitude of cancers All types of chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis An extensive study … [Read more...] about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Diabetes
Health Complications for People with Diabetes: Why Being Proactive is Important
Preventing diabetes from developing in the first place would always be the most desirable option, however with the diagnosis rates of diabetes skyrocketing, prevention is no longer an option. According to the 2012 Diabetes Report Card released for the Centers for Disease Control, between 1990 and 2010, the annual number of newly diagnosed diabetes cases has almost … [Read more...] about Health Complications for People with Diabetes: Why Being Proactive is Important