Latest articles from Health Site Info (http://www.healthsite.info) http://www.healthsite.info 2008-08-21T15:31:23+01:00 text/html 2008-08-21T05:48:14+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/helping-the-diabetic-manage-a4891.html The quality of life and health are greatly increased when those who are diabetic control their blood glucose levels consistently throughout the day. Tight glycemic control can prevent many of the illnesses associated with diabetes such as peripheral neuropathy, glaucoma, cardiovascular disease and hypertension. text/html 2008-08-21T03:48:45+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/what-exactly-is-type-a4888.html Diabetes comes in different variations. One is Type 2 and the other is Type 1. Each has it's own characteristics that make them unique unto themselves. This article discusses Type 1. Read on to learn more. text/html 2008-08-13T06:33:21+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/what-are-the-causes-a4365.html As research into diabetes becomes increasingly advanced we are learning more and more about the disease. However, the exact cause of diabetes is something that has remained elusive. In this article I explain the likely causes of diabetes and the risk factors associated with the various types. text/html 2008-08-13T06:16:17+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/why-is-diabetes-so-a4363.html By learning the dangers that diabetes presents, it will be much easier for you to stop the disease in it's tracks! text/html 2008-08-13T04:29:11+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/glycemic-index-blood-sugar-a4359.html Diets that focus on reduced carbohydrate intake, diets that limit or reduce fat intake, low-caloric diets, combination diets, blood typing diets, genotype diets, and diabetic diets can all be very confusing. text/html 2008-08-11T15:55:48+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/what-is-type-2-a4277.html Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes affecting 90% of sufferers. In this article I will discuss the symptoms of type 2 diabetes and how it can be properly managed. text/html 2008-08-11T05:40:06+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/how-to-prevent-type-a4249.html Changing your lifestyle is hard, plain and simple. However, if your doctor has told you that you have pre-diabetes, also known as impaired glucose tolerance, the effort it takes to incorporate healthy foods and a little physical activity into your daily routine is well worth it. text/html 2008-08-10T15:45:14+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/an-introduction-to-pre-a4194.html Pre-diabetes is an early indicator of full type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, with the correct preventative action a pre-diabetic can completely stop type 2 diabetes developing. In this article I will discuss exactly what pre-diabetes is, the various risk factors and how it can be properly managed to avoid the development of type 2 diabetes. text/html 2008-08-09T05:39:43+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/the-abc-of-high-a4144.html It is a fact that many people suffer from high blood sugar, and this is not a disease that affects only diabetic people. This article is intended to analyze the different aspects of high blood sugar. text/html 2008-08-08T14:33:55+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/an-introduction-to-gestational-a4114.html Gestational Diabetes is a complication that affects approximately 5% of pregnant women. In this article I am going to explain what it is, the psymptoms you should look out for and how it can be properly managed. text/html 2008-08-07T05:25:11+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/what-is-type-1-a3965.html Type 1 diabetes is a less common form of diabetes which affects 5% - 10% of all diabetics. In this article I will explain what it is, the possible symptoms and how it can be managed. text/html 2008-08-05T18:04:07+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/kidney-disease-diabetes-and-a3924.html Do you need a clearer understanding of the diabetes and kidney disease connection? Read on. Also read about how soy may hold some solutions for dietary needs. text/html 2008-08-05T06:22:35+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/walking-aids-in-type-a3895.html Type 2 diabetes has risen to epidemic proportions in the industrialized countries. Recent research has shown that this disease is highly preventable, and that lifestyle interventions involving changes in diet and physical activity are effective in reversing many of the risk factors and disease processes associated with this condition. text/html 2008-07-22T20:46:34+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/the-american-diabetic-diet-a3306.html An explanation of the American Diabetic Diet. text/html 2008-07-18T05:41:47+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/somogyi-effect-and-the-a3148.html Diabetes is an illness that the patient must live with the rest of their lives. The key to living with diabetes successfully is tight glycemic control, or controlling blood sugar levels. text/html 2008-07-18T05:24:07+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/addressing-the-dietary-needs-a3142.html The client who is diagnosed as a diabetic must face the challenges of restructuring their diet. A health diet and proper management can enhance their health by promoting stable glucose. The diabetic uses oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin or both must still monitor their eating habits and know what food groups to choose from to help them control their blood glucose levels. text/html 2008-07-18T00:56:20+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/a-simple-guide-to-a3139.html Diabetes is a very severe disease, but those afflicted with this condition can take precautions to perk up their health. Diabetic cooking is one way that people with this serious disease can improve their health. text/html 2008-07-12T05:29:35+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/diabetes-nutrition-secrets-a2934.html If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, your food selections become even more important, since diabetes nutrition can have an even greater impact on your health. text/html 2008-07-05T13:47:39+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/gestational-diabetes-causes-symptoms-a2689.html Gestational diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels that is first recognized during pregnancy. About 7 percent of all pregnant women in the U.S. are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. text/html 2008-07-05T13:46:58+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/exercises-for-diabetes-a2687.html Diabetes means that your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) is too high. Your body uses glucose for energy. But having too much glucose in your blood can hurt you text/html 2008-07-02T02:47:30+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/dietary-teaching-for-the-a2571.html Once a patient is diagnosed as having diabetes, their world suddenly changes. Now they must monitor their glucose before meals and at bedtime, they must watch the sugars that they consume and be aware of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and know what actions to take. This is a lot of information to process for a diabetic of any age. text/html 2008-06-28T11:36:01+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/home-remedies-for-diabetes-a2476.html Diabetes is a disease that develops, due to a problem with the hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas. Insulin, controls the glucose in the blood text/html 2008-06-24T09:45:19+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/understanding-the-problem-of-a2345.html Anyone who has the condition known as diabetes has a condition that creates a situation where the conversion of energy from the food they eat is faulty. text/html 2008-06-18T05:30:28+01:00 http://www.healthsite.info http://www.healthsite.info/your-health-is-truly-a2154.html Diabetes is a growing concern among many people today, with some many possible causes to diabetes, some people may get over worried. You may be susceptible to suffering diabetes simply because your grandfather or grandmother had it. It is in our genetics.