
Depression’s Relationship with Diabetes
New research is shedding light on a relationship between Diabetes and depression. While both were thought to exist separately for years, researchers are now finding a connection between the two diseases. Having one disease increases the risk for the other. For some, this relationship may seem natural. After all, being Diabetic can be burdensome for some, and there are a lot of worries associated with it. This risk is especially real for women who have depression. Studies have

Will Hydrotherapy Help in my Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes?
In this day and age, when everyone is looking for a quick fix to solve a problem, there are a lot of fad treatments for a variety of ailments. You may have heard of using hydrotherapy as a treatment for Diabetes. Does it work? Is it a valid treatment to help manage your Diabetes? A study by the New England Journal of Medicine shows that hydrotherapy does offer several benefits for people who are managing their diabetes. Scientists have found that the warm-water treatment help

Understanding Nutrition Labels when You Are Diabetic
When it comes to contracts and business documents, we always remember to “read the fine print.” But how closely we are we reading the information on the labels of the food that we put into our bodies? Many of us often overlook the nutrition labels on our food outside of looking at calories or ingredients. For a diabetic, however, the labels can be a lifesaver. That’s because to manage your diabetes properly, you need to be aware of everything you are eating and drinking. Un

Early Warning Signs that You May be Diabetic
Have you been feeling fatigued? Do you find yourself drinking more water or other liquids to quench a strong thirst quite often? While you may think that you are just tired or dehydrated, you could be experiencing early symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes. This type of Diabetes develops due to excess glucose, or sugar, in your blood. The buildup of sugar in the blood is because the body no longer uses insulin correctly. Being overweight, family history and poor diet are risk factors

New Year’s Resolutions as a Type 2 Diabetic
Each year, everyone makes new year resolutions in an attempt to better themselves. Come February; most people have given up on keeping their resolutions. If you are managing Type 2 Diabetes, there are a few goals that you might want to keep. Building the habits necessary to maintain these resolutions will lead to a healthier lifestyle with fewer complications. Like many of your friends or coworkers, your goals could be similar, such as quit smoking or eat better. These types