Researchers have reported that a compound formed when blood glucose (BG) levels are high, called methylglyoxal, causes neuropathy. They say they are working on ways to reduce the levels of methylglyoxal. … [Read more...]
Vision and Diabetes
May 11, 2012 By
One thing many people have heard about diabetes before they are diagnosed is that when you have diabetes, you may go blind. … [Read more...]
Exercise and Appetite
April 30, 2012 By
When you're trying to lose weight, you're often told to exercise more. But some people say that exercise just makes you hungrier. … [Read more...]
Kudos to Type 1
April 15, 2012 By
I'm very absent-minded. I tend to go to the library to return library books, get there, and realize I've forgotten the books. This wouldn't be such a problem if I didn't live 45 minutes from the library. … [Read more...]
Salivary Amylase and Glucose Control
April 6, 2012 By
When you eat carbohydrates, digestion begins in the mouth. Your salivary glands secrete a hormone called salivary amylase that starts breaking down starches and other large carbohydrates into smaller carbohydrates and glucose. … [Read more...]
Bariatric Surgery and Type 2
March 30, 2012 By
In November 2010, Health Central sent me to Cleveland, where the Cleveland Clinic was having a conference on medical innovations for obesity. Several physicians spoke about about the benefits of bariatric surgery, especially the Roux-en-Y surgery, which seems to improve symptoms of type 2 diabetes as well as causing weight loss. … [Read more...]
How Does Type 2 Develop?
March 19, 2012 By
A nifty study of a personal genome was published in the journal Cell last week. What makes it fascinating is that the subject of the study apparently developed type 2 diabetes during the study and the researchers were able to follow its progress. … [Read more...]
Imaginary Food
February 29, 2012 By
Most of us sometimes have food cravings. Well, OK, like maybe 16 hours a day if we're very strict about our diets (aka "eating plans" or whatever you want to call them). … [Read more...]
Making Lifestyle Changes [humor]
February 17, 2012 By
One thing I hear over and over again in the media is that people with type 2 diabetes just need to make a few "lifestyle changes" and they'll be cured. … [Read more...]
Taking Drugs
February 14, 2012 By
One thing I hear a lot from people who have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is, "I don't want to take drugs." … [Read more...]
