Your body obtains glucose from the food you take in, the liver and muscles also supply your body with glucose. Blood transports the glucose to cells throughout the body. Insulin, a chemical hormone, helps the body’s cells to take in the glucose. Insulin is made by the beta cells of the pancreas and then released into the bloodstream. If the…
We don’t know exactly why this happens, but we do know that some people are born with a tendency to develop diabetes. Then something “triggers” the onset of the disease. It may be a virus that triggers the onset, or it may be something in the environment. There is nothing a person can do to prevent this from happening.”
Stress is one of the most important factors responsible for causing and worsening a variety of illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. So how does stress affect diabetes? Take this quiz to find out…
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A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a tiny glucose sensor inserted under the skin. A small transmitter attached to the skin sends the results to a receiver or a device such as a smartphone…
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Isn’t there an easier way to curb your calories without resorting to eating foods you don’t like, measuring out every morsel, or going hungry? Yes, there is! \
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