Fundamental defects in type 2 diabetes 23 May 2012 | 06:31 am

Fundamental defects in type 2 diabetes These are insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction. 1. Insulin resistance First Fundamental defects in type 2 diabetes This is defined as ‘the inability ...

Hemoglobin A1C tests 18 Mar 2012 | 01:33 pm

 What is hemoglobin A1C? Hemoglobin A1C is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar level has been for the past 2 to 3 months (table 1). Doctors and nurses use this test for 2 reasons: ...

PREDIABETES – Risk to type 2 diabetes 11 Mar 2012 | 12:48 pm

PREDIABETES – Risk to type 2 diabetes 1. What is prediabetes? Prediabetes is when a person’s blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes. People with predi...

Diabetic Retinopathy 17 Feb 2012 | 07:03 am

What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is an eye problem that can lead to vision loss and even blindness. It affects people with diabetes. It is most common in people who do not control t...

weight regain after weight loss 4 Jan 2012 | 08:32 pm

weight regain after weight loss Worldwide, there are more than 1.5 billion overweight adults, including 400 million who are obese. Although dietary restriction often results in initial weight loss, t...

TYPE 2 DIABETES AND CARBOHYDRATE CONSISTENCY 7 Nov 2011 | 06:34 pm

TYPE 2 DIABETES AND CARBOHYDRATE CONSISTENCY Carbohydrates are the main energy source in the diet, and include starches, vegetables, fruits, dairy products and sugars. Most meats and fats do not cont...

Causes of type 2 diabetes 21 Oct 2011 | 06:17 am

Causes of type 2 diabetes Causes of type 2 diabetes : Genetics Population-based studies show identical twins of patients with type 2 diabetes have a greater than 50% chance of developing diabetes; t...

Women with Diabetes in Pregnancy 6 Oct 2011 | 03:26 pm

Women with Diabetes in Pregnancy Introduction You have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and you are pregnant or hoping to get pregnant soon. You can learn what to do to have a healthy baby. You can also le...

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Hemoglobin A1C tests 28 Sep 2011 | 03:15 pm

What is hemoglobin A1C? Hemoglobin A1C is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar level has been for the past 2 to 3 months .  Doctors and nurses use this test for 2 reasons: To see wh...