Gestational diabetes can be a really scary experience. The thought of any harm coming to your little one, especially before they are even born, is abhorrent and terrifying to any parent. Gestational diabetes, however, does not have to be as scary as this. You can arm yourself with knowledge and fight fear with careful planning. […]
March 10, 2014
Cholesterol Guidelines
Watching your cholesterol is perhaps one of the most important factors in protecting yourself against cardiovascular disease. Getting your cholesterol levels checked regularly and following an appropriate diet and medication schedule is a crucial step for a healthy lifestyle. Typically, it is recommended that all adults have their cholesterol levels checked once every five […]
March 3, 2014
What Does HgA1c Mean?
The goal of diabetes treatment is to make sure that the glucose levels in the blood remain within normal range. Therefore, checking one’s blood glucose levels before and after meals is important in the management of diabetes. However, even frequent home testing of blood glucose levels may not be entirely accurate since this these levels […]
February 24, 2014
The Facts About LDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol is often referred to as the “bad” cholesterol, but what else do you really know about it? What is LDL Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body produces naturally. Your body needs and makes cholesterol. There are two types of cholesterol. In your cells, cholesterol travels by attaching itself to proteins. […]
February 17, 2014
The Facts About HDL Cholesterol
Often referred to as the “good” cholesterol, HDL cholesterol is an important factor in healthy body function. What is HDL Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that your body naturally makes. Your body produces cholesterol, and you also bring cholesterol into your body with the foods you eat. There are two types of cholesterol. When […]
February 10, 2014
Controlling Diabetes with Exercise
Diabetes is a chronic condition wherein the glucose in the blood rises to uncontrollable levels. Treatment of diabetes entails a lifelong commitment to a healthy lifestyle, and that includes proper diet, medication, and exercise. Of these three ways of managing diabetes, physical activity or exercise is often the cheapest and most convenient, since you don’t […]
January 27, 2014
Tracking Meals for Weight Management
Tracking Meals for Weight Management For effective weight loss and management, it is recommended that you track your meals. Studies show that people who track their meals daily lose twice as much weight and are better able to maintain their weight loss. Meal tracking is an effective way of keeping up with your calorie, fat, […]
December 30, 2013
Non-Concentrated Sweets Diet – Facts You Should Know
As the name implies, the non-concentrated sweets diet is one that eliminates concentrated sweets from your diet. This includes foods that have certain ingredients including corn syrup, fructose, maltose, dextrose, sorbitol, sugar, brown sugar, honey, or molasses. The non-concentrated sweets diet is one that some people consider highly restrictive and will take some getting used […]
December 23, 2013
Glucose Tolerance Test for Gestational Diabetes
The thing about gestational diabetes is that although it can produce complications during pregnancy and delivery, it rarely causes symptoms. That is why in order for you to know if you have gestational diabetes, you need to undergo tests. Although there are two tests that are used to diagnose gestational diabetes, only one of these […]
December 23, 2013
Glucose Tolerance Test for Gestational Diabetes
Glucose Tolerance Test for Gestational Diabetes The thing about gestational diabetes is that although it can produce complications during pregnancy and delivery, it rarely causes symptoms. That is why in order for you to know if you have gestational diabetes, you need to undergo tests. Although there are two tests that are used to diagnose […]