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If you have diabetes and see more hair than usual in your brush, you may wonder if they’re connected. The answer is that diabetes does have an impact that can lead to hair thinning and loss, mainly for circulation, hormone, and immune reasons. The good news? It can be handled, and

Diabetes can be connected to family history, but not all types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes involves inherent genetic factors as several genes are suspected to have roles in making some children vulnerable to developing type 1 diabetes. Meanwhile, Type 2 diabetes may be inherited in a way that associates

What is Prediabetes and Why Should You Care? Prediabetes is a reversible, early-stage condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that are not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It is often influenced by genetic, age, and weight-related factors, leading to a decreased sensitivity to the

Finding diabetes-friendly options can quickly become a challenge for people with diabetes who like to enjoy a sweet treat. Besides the taste, some sweets have become social activities in which sometimes we would like to participate and feel included without feeling the pressure of diabetes. One of them is eating

It’s no secret that maintaining good mental health is important for overall wellbeing. But did you know that it could also be a key factor in managing diabetes? Recent research has shed light on how psychological stress and adaptative coping skills can influence how people perceive and cope with chronic

Is falling asleep after eating a sign of diabetes? Let’s find out with this article. There are several types of research done to understand why it is common for people to get sleepy after eating. One of the studies shows that dietary choice is one of the increasing evidence associated

How about a salad first? Here is ‘Food Sequencing’ Changing your dietary habits can alter your life, according to biologist and author Jessie Inchauspé of The Glucose Revolution. She frequently recommends “eating your meals in a precise order” (food sequencing) as a crucial part of your diet in the media

Are you experiencing an unexplained weight loss? Do you often have blurred vision or feel exhausted? Is there an increase in your thirst & hunger? Did you know that some people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes or prediabetes may not even go through symptoms of these conditions? If you have

A few drinks a week ‘reduces the risk of diabetes’ A study conducted in Denmark found that those who drink three or four alcoholic drinks a week are less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than non-drinkers. Among alcoholic drinks, wine was found to be more beneficial, probably because it

Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular, especially among people with diabetes. Eating a healthy vegan diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat, but balanced enough to include fiber and protein, can help people with diabetes control their blood glucose levels easier. Therefore, they can manage their diabetes better. The vegan

Diabetes is one of the biggest epidemics in the world. As a growing health issue, it should not be underrated. But when we talk about diabetes, the type we focused on is often the pandemic one: Type 2 Diabetes.  In this article, we will talk about types of diabetes, facts

Diabetes, Cancer, Arthritis, or Gastritis… All these are commonly known as ‘diseases,’ as things you have to get rid of, and you may recover from. The good news is that all these health conditions are mostly connected with metabolic syndrome, and they are not gene mutations in an individual’s DNA