To understand the risk factors of diabetes, we must first understand what diabetes is and it causes. Diabetes is one of the oldest diseases known to humans; it is a chronic disease that occurs when an individual’s blood sugar is consistently high because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot
If you know someone living with type 2 diabetes, you may be concerned about their health and well-being. It is a chronic illness requiring lifelong maintenance. You can’t remove the disease, but you can offer support, comfort, and kindness in a number of ways. Don’t nag! Needless to say, you want your loved one to
People diagnosed with diabetes are able to live long and healthy lives as long as they adhere to guidelines. First, it is important to understand diabetes and also know acceptable blood sugar levels. For diabetics, the acceptable fasting blood glucose levels should be between 80 and 120 mg/dL and 2hours post-prandial blood glucose levels should
