Chromium is an essential mineral—just to clarify, chrome metal is made by electroplating a very thin layer of the mineral chromium onto metal or plastic—and while chrome may be useful for your car’s bumper, it is not useful for your overall health! Chromium appears to be necessary for the optimal function of insulin. There is […]
Carbonated Water: Is it a Good Drink for Diabetes?
Carbonated water—also called sparkling or effervescent water, club soda, seltzer water, tonic water, fizzy water—is water that contains carbon dioxide gas dissolved under pressure—the bubbles are the carbon dioxide (CO2) escaping the liquid once the pressure has been released by opening the bottle or container. There are some differences between these types of carbonated water—club […]
How To Find The Right Diabetes Supply Organizer for Your Kid
Having diabetes can be a real bummer for children in general. They are restricted from eating certain food or doing certain activates that other kids are enjoying. Not only that, they also have to experience a lot of pain and discomfort unlike other kids. In a lot of ways, they may feel like they are […]
The Comprehensive Guide To Diabetes Organizers – How To Find The Right Organizer For You
Having diabetes means that you always have to be prepared for an emergency. Aside from knowing exactly what to do in a given circumstances, it is also crucial that you are organized with your diabetes medication and supplies. This way, you can get treatment as soon as possible without having your condition worsen. But without […]
Awesome Reasons Why ACV is Good for Diabetes
Apple cider vinegar has long been a favorite natural remedy for an extraordinary number of ailments. It has been used to treat bacterial and fungal infections, hyperacidity, warts, fatigue, cancer, to clear acne, cure hiccups, lower blood pressure, get rid of dandruff, on sunburns and to treat leg cramps, to name just a few. Apple […]
Surprising Benefits of Bitter Melon for Diabetes
Bitter melon is also known as karela, bitter gourd, balsam apple, African cucumber and ampalaya. Botanically, this plant is known as Momordica charantia – it is a member of the gourd family, along with its cousins, pumpkin, acorn squash and zucchini. The plant itself is a tropical vine and looks a bit like a very […]
Calf Pain & Diabetes Connection
In diabetes, calf or leg pain can be due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), to peripheral artery disease (PAD) or to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). All of these conditions can result in pain, cramping, achiness and swelling in the calves and the lower leg, ankle and feet. And all of them can be associated with […]
Biofeedback Therapy for Diabetes
You may have heard about Hindu priests, Indian gurus, ancient shamans being able to control their heart rate, pain levels, breathing rates and promote their own healing. There are stories from around the world of amazing feats of physical and mental control. Is any of that possible? Well, it turns out that a modern version […]
6 Diabetes Foot Care Mistakes
My aunt looked up at her medical van driver with a sheepish grin, “scratch my foot,” she says. He reaches down toward her foot as she bursts out in laughter. He blushes with embarrassment when he sees they aren’t there. My auntie had an amazing sense of humor. She took her chronic illness in stride […]