Can Diabetes cause depression? There is no sure answer on the connection between the two. Depression, for one thing has become a common ‘sickness’ in human beings since the prehistoric period. I understand that people without health insurance, unemployed, and divorced are likely to suffer from depression and that's a fact. With diseases, research says that it is thrice likely … [Read more...]
When Sugar Is No Longer Sweet: The Dangers of Hypoglycemia, Treatments, and Guidelines
Running out of insulin is a common issue among diabetics. This is the reason why doctors require them to carry around insulin pumps. When their blood glucose level runs too low or too high, anything bad can happen. But, even non-diabetics are at risk of suffering from hypoglycemia. Several factors contribute to hypoglycemia such as: Insulinomas, a condition in which a tumor … [Read more...]
How Diabetes Is Diagnosed
A lot of people assume they have Diabetes when they start urinating frequently or they have a wound that is very slow to heal. These alone are not enough basis to declare yourself a Diabetic. For all that you know, you could be afflicted with UTI or another autoimmune disease. It does not make it any better, of course, but knowing the real trouble helps you identify the right … [Read more...]
Hypertension and Diabetes: What’s Your Number?
Diabetes patients are twice as likely to suffer from hypertension compared to individuals who do not have Diabetes, says the National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working Group. Approximately 3 million Americans, or two out of three people have both diseases today. In the UK the ratio is 3:10 in people with Type 1 Diabetes and 8:10 in people with Type 2 Diabetes. Like … [Read more...]
Do You Really Need to Undergo Gastric Bypass Surgery? Things to Ponder Before Making A Decision
Weight loss surgeries nowadays seem to be the best and only solution to morbid obesity. You will hear a good number of success stories from people who went from 400 to 200 lbs in one year and considering this kind of weight is not easy to reduce, gastric bypass surgeries have a certain mass appeal. This procedure can be done through an open or laparoscopic method. The surgeon … [Read more...]