Managing Diabetes is Getting Easier. Here’s Why.
A diabetes treatment plan simultaneously manages diet, blood sugar monitoring, exercise, and medications. When you add in taking care of family, work, and spending time with loved ones, it can be overwhelming. Recent advances in care options are making managing diabetes more manageable. Ultimately, by reducing the burden on patients, you also break down more
Restoring Your Synergy
Every living organism shares a similar process where our body takes what we consume and turns it into energy. Our metabolic system enables this complex process, and when certain conditions affect its function, it can throw off the body’s delicate collaboration. You can start restoring your synergy by learning more about the metabolic system and
Smart Ways to Exercise Safely with High Blood Pressure
Your heart is a muscle and needs to be exercised like any other in your body. If you have high blood pressure, exercising can help you manage it better. Keeping active also helps you manage your weight and other factors that can contribute to developing hypertension. If your doctor says you are ready for exercise,
NASH: How It’s All Connected
Our bodies are a framework of interconnected systems working together. Often when an ailment attacks one part of our body, we have a higher risk of developing issues in other parts. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a liver disease common in individuals with hypertension and diabetes. How it’s all connected is the driving force behind a
The Link Between Men’s Health and Diabetes
Not many people like going to the doctor. Many of us are guilty of pushing off our doctor’s visits, affecting our health. The American Diabetes Association mentions that men tend to ignore their health issues, leading to a higher risk of diabetes. Diabetes affects around 14 million men in the United States, and about 90%-95%
From Fatty Liver to NASH
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where fat builds up in the liver of individuals who drink little to no alcohol. Some individuals with fatty liver will continue with no adverse effects on their health. In others, excess fat accumulation triggers chronic inflammation. This can lead to a more serious form of NAFLD
