Archive for May 2008

Ketosis
Ketosis is a natural process that occurs when fats are converted into energy by the body — usually when there is not enough glucose (carbohydrates) to provide for the body’s energy needs.

Carbs Affect Blood Sugar
When you eat carbohydrates, either simple or complex, your body breaks them down into sugars, which are absorbed into the bloodstream.
Source: diabetes.about.com

The Various Symptoms of Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease which effects over twenty million people in the United States. It is a disease which affects everyone of every race, creed, sex and shows no discrimination. So what exactly is Diabetes?
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Diabetic Rockstar Interview
Christopher Thomas was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in May 2007. Since then, he’s completely changed his life and started diabeticrockstar.com, a website for people with diabetes geared toward raising funds for those who can’t afford their diabetes medication and supplies.
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What is Diabetes Mellitus Posted By :
Diabetes mellitus is defined as a fasting blood glucose of 126 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or more. Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet diabetic. Diabetes can cause many complications.

It’s Not Just About The Fat… But Also Where It’s At
People who are obese are at much greater risk than others for type 2 diabetes. Recently, however, research has demonstrated that it?s not weight alone that increases health risk ?…

Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) — Findings from two studies of men with diabetes add to the evidence that erectile dysfunction can be a powerful early warning sign for serious heart disease.