Posts Tagged ‘Diabetes’

As you age changes in your body and hormones can negatively impact your sex life. As you enter your golden years, you may find that some sexual activities become more challenging than when you were younger. If this is the case, the first step is to start an open conversation with your partner and with your health care…

Next to cancer and heart attacks, the next most common fear we have is going blind. Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the world next to cataracts; however, glaucoma leads to permanent vision loss, so it’s very important to detect it and treat it early to prevent further loss of vision. For those…

Sugar is a hot topic these days; the new nutrient/food that society loves to hate. Not saying that it is not somewhat justified – as more and more health organizations and professionals are calling for a large reduction of added sugar in the diet – but demonizing one specific food as the root of all problems tends to d…

There are a lot of myths out there about what people with diabetes “can” and “can’t” have. For the purposes of this post, we will be talking about Type 2 Diabetes, since it is the most common form, and can typically be treated or managed with diet and lifestyle changes. Adopting a healthier lifestyle and managing blood…

Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for approximately 90% of all cases. It’s a metabolic disorder, characterized by insulin resistance and fasting elevations in blood sugar levels, and if left untreated can result in a number of serious health complications. The good news is that this form o…