According to reports published by the World Health Organization, nearly 4.4% of the world population will be suffering from diabetes by 2030. Diabetes can lead to several health complications, including periodontal disease. Periodontal disease or gum disease is one of … Continue reading
Air pollution can cause severe health complications, including high blood pressure, acute coronary syndromes, cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases and diabetes. Several studies have been conducted to investigate the link between diabetes and air pollution. It has been found that automobile … Continue reading
Depression along with diabetes forms a deadly combination. The behavioral and physiological interactions between depression and diabetes make them difficult to control. Moreover, depressive disorder leads to poor glycemic control, which can worsen diabetes. Studies show that diabetic patients suffering … Continue reading
Most of us are aware of the health hazards of active smoking, including heart disease, hypertension, stroke, asthma, allergies, lung cancer and diabetes. However, did you know that tobacco smoke can elevate your risk of developing diabetes even if you … Continue reading
Studies have found that depression can lead to type2 diabetes and type2 diabetes can result in depression. Some researches show that depression can possibly trigger diabetes, with people suffering from depression being at a higher risk of developing type2 diabetes. … Continue reading
Thiazolidinediones or TZDs are a class of drugs that include Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and Pioglitazone (Actos) used to treat Type 2 diabetes. They help to control blood sugar levels by lowering the amount of glucose produced by the liver. However, several … Continue reading
Progression of diabetes can cause severe damage to several organs, including the brain. Normal functioning of the brain depends largely on cholesterol. It supports neuronal communication and facilitates the transmission of messages that affect thoughts and movements. The brain is … Continue reading
One common debate is whether diabetes medications increase the risk of heart disease. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires oral diabetes medicines to carry a warning regarding increased risk of heart attack. Several studies have associated a diabetes drug, … Continue reading
Conventional drug treatment for diabetes does not have a good track record. Prescription drugs have various side effects and are associated with severe health complications. Several researches have revealed that long term use of some common diabetes drugs can increase … Continue reading
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that have multiple health benefits. They are essential for the normal functioning of the heart, brain and eyes. There are mainly three types of Omega-3 fatty acids, Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Alpha-linolenic acid (LNA) … Continue reading