Diabetes Archives

Essentials Series: Blood Sugar Levels

Mar 1, 2023 | Blood Sugar Levels, Diabetes, Health

Blood sugar levels indicate the amount of glucose present in your bloodstream, and they can have a significant impact on your energy levels, mood and long-term health outcomes. In this […]

Insulin Resistance

Jan 25, 2023 | Diabetes, Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance, also known as impaired insulin sensitivity, is a condition in which cells in your body are unable to respond normally to insulin, a hormone produced by your pancreas. […]

A Layman’s Guide to Prediabetes

Jan 23, 2023 | Diabetes, Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. It is a significant risk factor for developing […]

A Layman’s Guide to Gestational Diabetes

Jan 20, 2023 | Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is caused by hormones from the placenta that make it more difficult for the body to use insulin […]

A Layman’s Guide to Type 2 Diabetes

Jan 18, 2023 | Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body processes insulin. In people with type 2 diabetes, the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or it doesn’t […]

A Layman’s Guide to Type 1 Diabetes

Jan 11, 2023 | Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This lack of insulin […]