“Excuse me,” something we typically say after our body gets rid of the gas built up in your intestinal tract, also known as burping. Regardless of whether your burp is odorless or has a hint of rotten eggs, otherwise known as sulphur, rest assured, this is normal. Burps usually comprise nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, […]
Seafood and Diabetes
It is not uncommon for people with diabetes to wonder what types of seafood they can eat. You may want to try many different options, but it is important to know which ones work best for your specific condition. In this article, we will go over the various types of seafood and whether or not […]
Nutritional Yeast: Facts, Myths and Beyond
Living a healthy and balanced life where your lifestyle is supported by things you eat and the choices you make within your diet should be everyone’s concern. If you are an individual who takes responsibility for their well-being and is looking for more ways to be healthier, then nutritional yeast should be on your radar. […]
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME): Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes that can cause blindness. Macular edema is caused by retina swelling that can lead to a loss of vision or complete blindness. But new research reveals less than 50% of US adults with diabetic macular edema know their condition was caused by their diabetes.
Everything You Need To Know About Metformin
Metformin, sold under the brand names; Glucophage, Fortamet and Riomet is a prescription oral anti-diabetic medication developed specifically for Type 2 Diabetics. That is, for those diabetics who do not need to take a daily injection of insulin.
What You Need To Know About Diabetes And Blurry Vision
An estimated one third of people who suffer from diabetes are not aware that they have the disease. Very often, a visit to the eye doctor for unexplained blurry vision or sudden eye problems serves as the mechanism through which diabetes is diagnosed.
Best Diabetic Socks On Amazon
Diabetes is fast becoming a worldwide health problem affecting greater than ten percent of the world’s population, with an additional ten percent on track to develop it. As more people become affected by diabetes, more products are being developed to help them with the condition’s side effects, including compression socks often referred to as “diabetic […]
5 Substitutes for Old Bay Seasoning
True lovers of Old Bay seasoning will let you know about their obsession; the savory and spicy proprietary blend has a loyal following across the country, and while the blend itself is a secret, it’s still possible to recreate a version of it at home that strikes the same chords. Old Bay seasoning is a […]
Diabetes Treatment Options: No Right or Wrong Method
Throughout the past 6 years that my son and now my daughter has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, I have learned a lot. There is no right or wrong when it comes to treatment methods with diabetes. Yes, we’ve found things that don’t necessarily work for us, but that doesn’t mean they won’t work […]