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

The relationship between diabetes and inflammation has been one that has kept doctors and researchers guessing for years. Some believe that inflammation is a large factor in the development of Type 2 Diabetes. What is certain to doctors, however, is that inflammation affects Type 2 Diabetes, which can lead to more complications in the future. You may be familiar with inflamed cuts or sprains, but with diabetes, the inflammation is deep inside the body. What is Inflammation?

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, making this festive time a perfect time to think about your risk for Type 2 Diabetes. As you likely know, this type of Diabetes is preventable, and if you take steps now, you can protect yourself from debilitating damage later in life. Before developing the disease, most people will develop what is called Prediabetes. According to the CDC, 84 million people are living with this precursor to Type 2 Diabetes, and most of them do no

Whether you have been diagnosed as having Pre-diabetes or are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes, the good news is that it can be avoided. For most people, Type 2 Diabetes is preventable. There are some with a genetic risk, but even for them, there are steps that can be taken to prevent it. There are three main risk factors for developing diabetes outside of genetics. Are you overweight, inactive and over eating? Even if you are just one of these, your risk for developing the diseas

What is Type 2 Diabetes? It is when the pancreas is unable to release enough insulin in the blood to eliminate the glucose (sugar) levels. The disease affects about 27 million people in the United States. There are another 86 million people living with Prediabetes, meaning blood sugar levels are high, but not quite in the range that’s considered diabetic. Overweight people have a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Having excess fat and being inactive cause insulin r