Pregnant women with diabetes who do not control their blood sugar levels may suffer from health problems like their babies: Birth Defects The baby's organs develop during the first months of pregnancy, often before the woman knows she is pregnant. Uncontrolled blood sugar can affect these organs while they are growing and cause severe congenital disabilities in the development … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Surgery: Can It Save You More From Type 2 Diabetes Than Lifestyle Change?
“I don’t know how many studies we need to do to keep comparing the best medical treatment to surgery, but it’s clear to me that surgery is the only thing that offers resolution to diabetes.” - Dr. Gagner. (in an article published on Wall Street Journal). The American Diabetes Association also confirms “surgery as one option in its 2015 medical care guidelines for diabetic … [Read more...]
Smoking and Type 2 Diabetes: How Bad Are Cigarettes for T2 Diabetics?
Cigarette smoking proves to be one of the deadliest habits mankind has known. The nicotine substance contained in every stick collects in the lungs as you continue smoking. But, that's just the beginning. Soon your heart suffers and the cells in your body are also destroyed, which can lead to cancer of various types. Nicotine comes from the plant nicotiana tabacum. It is used … [Read more...]
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Potential Major Treatment for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes?
Many people often get stuck when it comes to surgical operations, let alone gastric bypass surgery. I myself spent months contemplating the idea and another few months preparing for the big day. It also took me one deadly warning before I gave it a go. Well my doctor's overwhelming honesty sounded like a death threat which made me realize I did need it. And I am glad I did. … [Read more...]
Defeat Type 2 Diabetes. Take Control
I lifted this Youtube video from Yuri Elkaim's channel. Please don't sue me! LOL. I just wanted to share this educational piece for people who are still wondering what or who to blame. Type 2 Diabetes is a serious disease and can impair one's life. However, I can prove that the big D can only impair your life if you let it thrive. Nursing the disease is definitely not the … [Read more...]