Are You A Diabetic?

July 8, 2008 · Filed Under Disease · Comment 

Being a diabetic can be hard to deal with. Whether you were diagnosed years ago or just a few days or weeks ago, it can be difficult to deal with. There are groups online and offline that can offer you support during this rough time. You don’t have to go at it alone and you shouldn’t. Read more

What Happens To Your Body Within An Hour Of Drinking A Coke?

June 20, 2008 · Filed Under Health Education · Comment 

Drinking soda is bad for your health in so many ways; science can’t even state all the consequences. Here’s what happens in your body when you assault it with a Coke: Within the first 10 minutes, 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system. Read more

Having Heart Surgery? Watch Your Blood Sugar

June 16, 2008 · Filed Under Disease · Comment 

Nearly half of all heart surgery patients may experience blood sugar levels high enough to require temporary insulin treatment after their operation, even though they’ve never had diabetes, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Health System. Read more