Good News and Bad News for Diabetics:

Do you know the symptoms of diabetes?

The bad news is that newly diagnosed cases of diabetes are increasing at an alarming rate, so much so that medical professionals predict a possible pandemic. Diabetic complications such as blindness, diabetic neuropathy and increased risk of heart disease among diabetics pose a far-reaching medical challenge.

Actually, if there is one health challenge that has risen to the top of the medical concern ranks in the past few years, it has to be diabetes. Seems like every day, I read another article on the drastic increase in numbers of new diabetics diagnosed and particularly disturbing, the increase in children and teens developing this serious health condition. That's the bad news.

The good news is that simple (not always easy but simple to implement) lifestyle and dietary changes can make all the difference in the world if you have been diagnosed with diabetes so be sure, in addition to whatever drugs your doctor might prescribe, to ask about beneficial foods for the diabetic and lifestyle adjustments to help your body fight diabetes-related complications.

Natural Diabetes Remedies

Diabetes-related Health Information

Although I will be presenting traditional medicine views as well as alternative medicine perspectives here, I will let you know that I firmly believe diabetes can be reversed, in most cases, with diet and exercise.

This is not to say that medication is never necessary. I am saying that it isn't the only option to explore. Many have turned their diabetes around with diet and exercise, particularly if they implement major health changes as soon as they know they are pre-diabetic or diabetic.

I personally do not accept that the only option for a diabetic is to stay on a medication for the rest of their lives, to control insulin levels and use but I certainly respect if that is your doctor's advice and your decision and I am striving to provide information from both perspectives here.

This section of the wellness library lists all the available articles we have posted so far on the subject of diabetes and these cover diabetic neuropathy and other diabetes-related complications as well as statistic on teen diabetes and other health information of interest to diabetics.

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Diabetic Risks of Heart Disease

Learn about metabolic syndrome x (or insulin resistant syndrome, as it is sometimes called) and how this specific cluster of health concerns may raise your risk of developing cardiac disease.

The Diabetic Diet

Weight gain and blood sugar spikes are the bane of the diabetic attempting to enjoy life and eating and still keep diabetes in check. Great new research suggests that an old nutritional staple might just be what the doctor ordered in terms of dietary support for both balancing blood sugar levels and weight.

Fasting with Diabetes

Deliberately going without food, or fasting, is a decision many people make. Some fast because of the detoxing and other health benefits attributed to monitored and safe fasting. Others fast for spiritual reasons, as part of a spiritual event, or for the purpose of enhancing retreat times and meditation.

Fasting presents special considerations for the diabetic. Is it safe for a person with diabetes to fast? This 5-part health care article addresses fasting and diabetes. Part Two: What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?, Part Three: Fasting for Diabetic Christians, Part Four: Fasting for Diabetic Muslims, Part Five: Fasting for Diabetic Native Americans

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

One common diabetes-related condition that often develops in diabetics is nerve damage, or neuropathy in legs, feet or hands. Tingling, numbness or pain that cannot otherwise be explained may be cause for a doctor visit, if you are diabetic, to assess whether you may be developing diabetic neuropathy. This article talks in more depth about the condition and how to address it.

Teenage Diabetes

There has been a truly alarming increase in teens diagnosed with diabetes in the past few years. I believe, as do many others, that fast food is a major culprit, along with high-sugar snacks and drinks. Learn the facts about teenage diabetes in this helpful health care article.

The Impact Down Under - Diabetics in Australia

The U.S. certainly is not the only country facing a possible diabetes epidemic. Austrailia is also reporting severe increased in newly diagnosed diabetes cases. This article will be helpful for those seeking to understand how diabetes is impacting the Austrailian population.

Depleted Uranium and Diabetes

No one will deny that the fallout from bombing in war-torn areas is a serious health hazard for the citizens of that region but there are reports which indicate the fallout of depleted uranium from bombing in Iraq could be poisoning the whole world. Learn what you can do to minimize the effects of heavy metal poisoning from depleted uranium to reduce your own risk of becoming diabetic.

Diabetes-Related Health Challenges

Heart disease information for diabetics at risk

Diabetes-related heart problems are a serious side effect for some diabetics. Read this important information on protecting your heart and healing your heart. This is not just for a diabetic but for anyone who wishes to reverse high cholesterol or strengthen their heart.

Is it diabetic neuropathy or a vitamin deficiency?

While a diabetic should always check with their physician when experiencing any signs of neuropathy, this article addresses other reasons such symptoms may occur. In particular, a deficiency in vitamin B-12 can sometimes cause nerve damage. Find out what you need to know about this potential health risk.

Adrenal Insufficiency

A condition known as adrenal insufficiency by the medical community and as adrenal fatigue by the alternative health community, can result in some cases of diabetes. Although this is not an article directly addressing diabetes, it may be helpful to read over the information on this health challenge if you are diabetic.