By Kieran on July 23, 2010
Women at risk for developing diabetes type 2 can take a valuable tip from some recent news out of researchers at the University of Glasgow, UK. The British Heart Foundation study found that insulin resistance (a key biological risk factor for developing diabetes) in women identified as “high risk” dropped by 22% after just seven [...]
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By Kieran on March 28, 2010
Exercise can be a fantastic way to manage your diabetes providing you take adequate precautions. On top of this, exercise also has a number of additional benefits including an improved appearance, greater strength and more energy. In this article I will be discussing the exercise options available to you, the precautions you should take when [...]
Posted in Exercise | Tagged blood sugar control, blood sugar levels, cardiovascular exercise, cardiovascular training, exercise options, free weights, machine weights, resistance training, type 2 diabetes |
By Kieran on March 20, 2010
Exercise is a vital part of the management of diabetes. All diabetics should aim to make exercise a part of their daily routine. Exercise can help to improve the quality of life for diabetics. But there are some safeguards to consider before you start an exercise regime. It is wise to consult your health professional [...]
Posted in Diabetes Type II | Tagged blood sugar levels, diabetes management, diabetes type II, excessive weight gain, exercise, insulin sensitivity, type 2 diabetes, types of diabetes |
By Kieran on February 8, 2010
Exercise is an important treatment in normalizing blood glucose level in type 2 diabetes as well as in type 1 diabetes. It is also important to know the type of exercise diabetics should undertake that involve minimizing the risks and at the same time deriving maximum benefits to normalize the blood sugar and giving good [...]
Posted in Exercise | Tagged blood glucose level, blood sugar levels, diabetes type II, management of diabetes, type 2 diabetes |
By Kieran on December 30, 2009
Diabetes Type 2, or adult-onset diabetes, is a chronic disease where either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells do not react normally to insulin. This affects the way the body metabolizes sugar (glucose). Diabetes Type 2 may be present for years before the person knows it. People may have high blood [...]
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By Kieran on December 26, 2009
Type 2 diabetes is getting increasingly common in developed countries. Other developing countries are seeing a fast emerging trend of the disease. Diabetes type 2 is caused by insulin deficiency and hyperglycemia. Although this disease is more common in adults over 40, it is increasingly seen in young teenagers and even children. This worrying trend [...]
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By Kieran on December 25, 2009
Strength training has several powerful benefits and it needs to be a part of any fitness program. Here are the top 5 benefits of strength training. 1. Reduces health risks. Strength training helps prevent cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, low back pain, and certain types of cancer. Even if you already suffer from [...]
Posted in Strength Training | Tagged aerobic exercise, benefits of strength training, bone strength, fitness program, lean muscle mass, muscle loss, Strength Training, type 2 diabetes |
By Kieran on December 2, 2009
Types Of Diabetes In medical parlance, this disease is known as “diabetes mellitus” – diabetes from the Greek word for siphon, to illustrate the excessive thirst and urination, which is characteristic of this condition, and mellitus from the Latin word for honey – as urine of a diabetic person contains sugar and is sweet. Commonly, [...]
Posted in Diabetes Type II | Tagged diabetes type 2, Gestational, gestational diabetes, insulin deficiency, juvenile onset diabetes, non insulin dependent diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, type 2 diabetes |
By Kieran on October 15, 2009
There are many things that can put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Some of these things you have the power to change – if you smoke or exercise – and some you don’t – your age or family history. Either way, you should know how all of these things [...]
Posted in Diabetes Type II | Tagged american diabetes association, blood glucose level, cholesterol level, diabetes and heart disease, healthier foods, type 2 diabetes |
By Kieran on July 7, 2009
A new once a day drug for type 2 diabetes which also helps patients lose weight and control blood pressure, has been launched in Britain. Victoza offers extra choice for people with type 2 diabetes which is one of the fastest growing diseases as the majority of cases are linked to obesity. The drug, made [...]
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