If you are a diabetic you have a very strong chance of developing diabetic nephropathy, which is also known as kidney disease. It is estimated that 40 percent of type 1 and type 2 diabetics are affected by diabetic nephropathy. The number of patients affected between 1991 and 2001 more than doubled.
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Diabetic Women’s Death Rate Higher Than Men’s: Study Shows Concern for Women’s Health
A recent study shows concern for women’s health because diabetic women have a much higher death rate than male diabetics. If you are a woman and were just diagnosed with diabetes, rest assured that you are not alone. In fact, you’re in very good company.
Banaba Leaf Helps Diabetics by Boosting Insulin Naturally
Almost every prescription drug on the market has some type of negative side effect or can lead to even more serious medical conditions when consumed. Many view prescription and over the counter medications as a testament of our scientific growth and advancement.
Diabetes and Hypertension
Hypertension is twice as likely to be diagnosed with a diabetic individual in comparison to individuals without diabetes. Over 60% of all diabetic individuals are also diagnosed with hypertension, dependent upon age, ethnicity, and other conditions.
Diabetes Induced Cataracts – How to Deal with Them
While diabetes induced cataracts is common in older people, those with diabetes are more susceptible to experiencing problems at a younger age. People who have diabetes are at a higher risk of losing clear vision due to the faster progression of the disease.
FDA Warns Avandia May Increase Risk of Heart Attack
New studies are increasingly warning in nature when it comes to the new diabetes drug, Avandia. Makers of Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline, repeatedly deny accusations that the drug increases risk of heart attack and death, but reports show otherwise.
Control Blood Sugar Naturally and Lose Weight
As the American diet becomes more and more focused on processed foods, we are witnessing a dramatic rise in obesity and the increasingly common type 2 diabetes, which affects millions of people in this country. The easiest way to treat type 2 diabetes is to prevent it from occurring in the first place.
Herbal Treatments for Diabetes: An Overview
Currently, there are several herbal treatments available to aid in the regulation and maintenance of normal blood glucose (sugar) levels. However, there are certain herbs that have associations with this control of blood sugar levels.
Diabetes* Are You On The Road To Getting It?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the blood sugar levels in the body. In Type 1 Diabetes, little or no insulin, the hormone which converts sugar and starches into energy, is produced. In Type 2 Diabetes, the body is resistant to insulin, and blood sugar (glucose) is inefficiently metabolized.
How to Keep Diabetes from Stealing 8 Years of Your Life
Diabetes is a serious disease that roughly 21 million people have in the United States. Researchers have concluded that a person with diabetes lives an average of eight years less than someone without the disease.
