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June 2009

The Reason why Diabetics Suffer Bluriness and Dizziness

by moveforward on June 22, 2009

Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to create the hormone insulin for the body. There are two types of diabetic conditions, the first being Type I diabetes. This kind of diabetes presents itself as the body’s inability to produce insulin and is wired to destroy the cells that produce insulin. The second type is called Type II diabetes and this condition is a result of inadequate supply of insulin for use by the body. Insulin helps regulate the body’s glucose level in the bloodstream and it also is the key for the cells to use the glucose in the bloodstream as fuel for its needs.

 

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The International Diabetes Federation has recently released very staggering and alarming numbers on the current diabetes sufferers the world over. According to their study, the number of diabetics has risen from thirty million to two hundred forty six million over the past twenty years. Their study further reveals that seven out of the top ten [...]

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Putting Your Foot Down – The Issues with Diabetes Foot Ulcers

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The Secrets of Diabetes Diets

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The Diabetic and Laser Eye Surgery

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Diabetics, more often than not, succumb to a form of blindness called diabetic retinopathy. This is caused by the light absorbing nerves in the eyes or the retina’s degeneration. Inadequate supply of glucose to be used by these nerves is the main culprit in this degeneration because there is either no or low supply of [...]

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The Importance of Blood Glucose Monitoring

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The Link between Diabetes and Obesity

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The Cure for Diabetes

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