Does Moderate Alcohol Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Older Women? What the Research Really Says
For years, alcohol has been viewed as “all risk, no benefit.” But several large observational studies have reported something surprising: light to moderate alcohol intake has been associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes—and one well-known study found this association in older women as well. Before anyone celebrates with an extra glass […]
Understanding the Core Problem: Insulin and Blood Sugar
March 2, 2021 by admin
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To understand what causes diabetes, it helps to first understand what’s happening inside the body. When you eat carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta, fruit, sugar, etc.), your digestive system breaks them down into glucose, which enters the bloodstream. Glucose is the body’s main fuel source, but it cannot effectively enter most cells without insulin. Insulin is […]
Four Types of Diabetes: Which One Are You? (Guide + Symptoms, Risks, and What to Do Next)
Diabetes isn’t just one condition. The word **“diabetes”** describes a group of disorders that affect how your body manages **blood sugar (glucose)**. In every type, the result is similar—blood sugar rises because the body can’t use insulin properly, doesn’t make enough insulin, or stops making insulin altogether. Understanding which type you have (or are at […]
Diabetes – Symptoms And Cures
March 2, 2021 by admin
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# Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Tests, Treatment, and What People Mean by “Cure” Diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions worldwide—and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many people hear the word “diabetes” and immediately think, *“Too much sugar.”* Others believe diabetes always comes with obvious symptoms. Some assume it can […]
Causes of Diabetes
March 1, 2021 by admin
Filed under Causes & Symptoms, Tissue Cells
Heredity is a major factor of diabetes. That diabetes can be inherited has been known for centuries. However, the pattern of inheritance is not fully understood. Statistic indicates that those with a family history of the disease have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those without such a background. The risk factor is 25 […]