Category: Diabetes

Blood glucose, or simply glucose, is the sugar that our bloodstream carries to all the cells in the body to supply energy making it the primary source.  One must maintain blood glucose levels at an optimal level to reduce health risks and avoid any critical medical conditions. Each food item that we consume contributes to…

High blood pressure and high cholesterol are both directly linked to an inactive, sedentary lifestyle and poor diet. Unfortunately, millions with high cholesterol also suffer from high blood pressure, raising the question of whether or not there is a direct correlation between the two conditions. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two main reasons…

Pregnancy cravings are a phenomenon that almost every woman experiences during the first trimester. These cravings range from sweet food to sour food to spicy food, and albeit the reasons for these cravings are unknown, they can be hypothesised to be psychological factors or hormonal changes. These cravings, however, can put women at risk of…

To maintain good health overall, one with diabetes must be mindful of everything one eats and drinks. In addition, one must pay close attention to what they eat and drink at every meal because both can significantly impact blood sugar levels, which is crucial.  Adopting a healthy eating plan may require you to give up…

People absorb glucose from food, and the bloodstream transports it to every cell in the body, serving as the body’s primary energy source. When sugar enters people’s cells, the hormone insulin helps the cells use it as fuel. Even when people are asleep, their brains need glucose to stay active. The medical term for the…