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Are Your Symptoms Really Indicitive Of Diabetes?
Juvenile onset diabetes is another name for type 1 diabetes. Younger people are often the target of this sneaky disease. Type 2 Diabetes is called Adult Onset diabetes and is often very symptomatic. Type 2 can even be predicted in some cases based on lifestyle choices and environmental factors. But it is still wise to watch for some of the major symptoms of this disease. This is a good precautionary measure to take because sometimes diabetes takes hold without anybody realizing it. In this article we will talk about some of the major diabetes symptoms. Continue reading
An Editorial That Speaks About The Atkins Diet And Why It Is Good For Diabetics
Low carbohydrate diets, like the Dr. Atkins diet, are becoming super popular because of Jennifer Aniston. It’s the latest craze among weight watchers. Medical personnel really like the diet for different reasons – it’s great for diabetics! Continue reading
Diabetes – What To Watch For
Type 1 diabetes is also called juvenile onset diabetes by some doctors. This type of diabetes is subtle and generally strikes younger people. Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, often presents itself with more symptoms. Doctors can even predict some cases of type 2 diabetes based on the person’s lifestyle choices and environment. But it is still wise to watch for some of the major symptoms of this disease. By staying aware, you won’t give diabetes a chance to develop undetected. Watch for these diabetic symptoms. Continue reading
My Metformin Side Effects: Feeling Ill All the Time
I took Metformin for a few of weeks right around the Christmas holidays this past year. I am not diabetic, but I have had a difficult time taking weight off. I have symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and it is sometimes prescribed to relieve some of the symptoms of PCOS, specifically insulin resistance. One of the causes of PCOS is insulin resistance. Actually, doctors have not decided whether PCOS is caused by insulin resistance, or if the insulin resistance exists because of the polycystic ovaries. In any case, if you have insulin resistance, it is more difficult for you to lose weight. Continue reading
Metformin Side Effects: Experiences of a Bride to Be
Metformin is a common medication that is prescribed to people who are suffering from Type 2 diabetes. However, I have also seen it prescribed to people who are looking to lose weight with very little effort. A very close friend of mine, whom I also work with, had taken this drug just for that purpose, to lose weight before her wedding. She had spoken with her doctor, and he had suggested that she try Metformin as there are very few side effects. She thought that this would be a great idea. On her wedding day, she envisioned that she would be beautiful and skinny, shedding those pounds that she just could not seem to rid herself of from just exercise and a tiny diet change. Continue reading
