Preventing and reversing diabetes is an important topic as it addresses a significant healthcare problem, diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a serious long-term medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. High levels of glucose or sugar in the blood are a defining feature of the condition. Unlike type 2 diabetes, which develops when the body…
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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Ozempic for Diabetes
As the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise, research is exploring updated options for treating those living with this complex condition. Ozempic is a medication developed to help those suffering from type 2 diabetes better regulate their blood sugar levels, and more medical professionals are prescribing it as an effective solution. However, many people considering…
Types of Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide
Diabetes is a complex and widespread condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In its simplest form, diabetes is characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood, resulting from a problem with insulin production or utilization by the body. However, there are several different types of diabetes, each with its own unique causes, symptoms,…
Bursting Diabetes Myths: Clearing up Common Misconceptions
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite the wide availability of information about the condition, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding it. In this article, we will explore some of the most common myths about diabetes and provide accurate information to help dispel them. Myth 1: Diabetes only…
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a very common but serious condition. In general, 90% of people with diabetes mellitus have type 2 diabetes (that is nine out of 10 people with diabetes). Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose is high because of: Insulin produced by the pancreas does not work properly, or…
How to diagnose diabetes mellitus?
Understanding how diabetes mellitus is diagnosed is very important. People with type 2 diabetes may not have any symptoms. Therefore, type 2 diabetes is usually picked up on routine screening. People with type 1 diabetes have symptoms of high blood glucose (symptoms of high blood glucose or hyperglycemia). Even then, the blood test needs to…
Diabetes and Gallstones: Is there a link?
Type 2 diabetes is ever increasing health problem in the world. People with type 2 diabetes suffer from many complications related to high blood glucose. However, it has been noticed that people with type 2 diabetes can experience other health-related problems leading to hospital admissions. One of these problems is an increased risk of gallstones….
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes develops very slowly. Most people will not feel the symptoms initially. It is actually a silent disease. It is estimated that a person may already have type 2 diabetes for more than 5 years before they are diagnosed. Approximately, 25% of people in USA with diabetes mellitus may not yet…