Sbírka: Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes: Who Is at Risk?

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often asymptomatic. How to detect the disease in time, how does it differ from type 1 diabetes, and who is at risk?

The Diabetes Vaccine: The Wait Is Short

A clinical study conducted by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, has shown that it is possible to develop a vaccine that would prevent the development of type 1 diabetes. The results were published in the journal Diabetes Care.

Diabetes: A Revolution in the Treatment

Diabetes is a serious problem for many people around the world. Significant amounts of research and money are poured into understanding more about it. What innovations should we be waiting for soon?

Alcohol and Diabetes: Precautions You Need To Take

There are certain diseases in which it is unsafe for the person to drink alcohol. Diabetes is not one of them, but with this diagnosis, the use of alcohol should be treated with caution and one should know how to cope with the possible negative consequences.

Diabetes and Anemia: What is the Connection?

People with diabetes often face another unpleasant problem — anemia. Why does this happen?

The Curse of the 21st Century: Why Is Metabolic Syndrome So Dangerous?

In medical circles, metabolic syndrome is known by many names — for example, the "deadly quartet" and "curse of the 21st century". Those who suffer from this disorder have several types of metabolic malfunctions and are subject to a higher risk of cardiovascular disorders and type II diabetes. Let's find out who is at risk.

7 Good Reasons to Check Blood Sugar Levels

Diabetes mellitus can appear at any age. To avoid missing the beginning of the disease, you should regularly check your blood glucose levels. This is especially true if you are over the age of 45, are overweight, or have noticed several of the symptoms listed below.

How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

According to the International Diabetes Federation, 537 million adults on the planet are living with a diagnosis of diabetes. Additionally, about the same number of people simply do not know about their diagnosis and another 1 billion people are in a prediabetes state. What is the reason for these sad statistics, and, most importantly, can the disease be prevented?

6 Common Questions About Diabetes

Thanks to recent medical advances, many of the limitations that people with diabetes had to live with are now a thing of the past. Still, there are important questions that both diabetics and their loved ones need to know the answers to. We have tried to answer the most common ones.