Have you noticed friends or family keeping a distance from you? It could be your breath. All joking aside, bad breath and gum disease are major concerns for someone who is living with Type 2 Diabetes. Not only do you have to worry about what you eat, but you also need to be diligent with oral hygiene. Often, even that is not enough to keep the halitosis at bay. ​The Connections between Type 2 Diabetes and Bad Breath Why is bad breath such an issue, and if you are avoiding sug

Can you eat dessert if you have Diabetes? Most people think that once you're diagnosed that you have sworn off all sugary foods and all carbohydrates. The reality, however, is that these foods in and of themselves are not bad. The answer is to control what you eat and when. Do you remember the diet plans where you had a certain number of point or tickets you could use a day? They worked by having people deduct points or take away tickets as they ate certain foods. Foods such

Over 65% of American’s are overweight, putting them at significant risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes as well as other diseases. It is the primary risk factor, after genetics, of the disease. How does being overweight affect the body? Overeating causes the blood to carry too much sugar to the cells, which turn away the excess supply. This extra energy is stored in the body as fat, which can be used by the body later. The problem, however, is that the stored body fat is neve

For most diabetics, medications are the first line of defense to control their Type 2 Diabetes. While medicine can certainly be helpful in controlling your symptoms, it is not always the best method. Drugs can have side effects, and some of the most popular medications are becoming controversial because of them. Unless medication is absolutely necessary, it is better to manage your diabetes through a proper diet. The goal with medication or diet is to control the level of glu