With diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it as well as it should. When there isn’t enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar stays in your bloodstream. Over time, that can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease.
Chronic kidney disease can come from several health conditions, habits, and genetic factors. Still, the two most common are diabetes and hypertension. These two conditions are well noted as primary chronic kidney disease causes, as they impact your kidneys’ health in detrimental ways. Now, having one or both of these conditions doesn’t automatically lead to … Read more
So many of the choices you make every day can impact your heart health. Choosing to exercise and eat right every day is a decision that helps keep your heart in good working order while opting to lay on the couch and eat junk food doesn’t do you any favors. But, despite how straightforward this … Read more
It is said that snacks makeup about ten percent of the American diet and, for some, even more. The International (IFIC) Food Information Council, in a 2020 survey, found that forty percent of the participants used snacks to replace meals, and twenty-five percent stated they consume two or more snacks throughout their day. Unfortunately, many … Read more
If someone is asked to describe their health, they’ll usually say that they’re diabetic. Most people don’t mention whether they have type one or two diabetes. Both conditions cause the body to struggle with glucose storage and usage. Glucose is used by the body to create energy, and diabetics have an impaired ability to collect … Read more
As we slowly and gracefully navigate through our Golden Years, life continues to present unpleasant surprise twists and turns with declining health. So one day, you feel pretty good, and the next day you don’t. Take Ms. Ruthie, a 64-year-old Hairstylist with type 2 diabetes. Her once vibrant and successful 35-year career in hair care … Read more
Laura’s routine blood work came back with unexpected results. She had type 2 diabetes. Sitting in the doctor’s office, she began to wonder what lifestyle changes she’d need to make. Over 30 million Americans have diabetes. If you are a loved one who was recently diagnosed with diabetes, let us help. This comprehensive guide will go … Read more
Have you been wondering what the symptoms, signs, and complications of Type 2 diabetes are? In this Senior Affair article, we break down ten crucial facts. Type 2 Diabetes can affect people of all ages. Unfortunately, it’s easy to miss the early symptoms, so sometimes, people won’t even know they have a condition. The estimates … Read more
A metabolic disorder in which hyperglycemia remains for an extended period in the body These symptoms characterize the condition: If the condition is left untreated, different complications may occur. The complications include death due to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis. The chronic or long-term complications of diabetes include stroke, cardiovascular disorders, foot ulcers, chronic kidney disorders, cognitive … Read more
