Why Are Multivitamins Important? Our body requires many essential vitamins and minerals that are important for both body development and disease prevention. These vitamins and minerals are also referred to as micronutrients. These are not produced and synthesized naturally in...
Hair loss can be a physically and emotionally distressing process for many people at all walks of life. It can be permanent or temporary, at birth or through age, occur suddenly or overtime, and there are various causes and treatment...
Eid ul-Fitr is a time of celebration for Muslims all over the world. After a month of fasting during Ramadan, families come together to share meals and exchange gifts. However, for people with diabetes, this holiday season can be challenging....
Are you someone with diabetes? Do you know somebody who lives with diabetes? If so, you may have heard that monitoring blood glucose is a good idea. But why is this? For many of us, glucose monitoring seems somewhat tedious...
Talking about diabetes is not easy, even with familiar doctors. There are several ways to effectively communicate with doctors and other health-care professionals to ensure that you get the most out of your next visit. Here are a few tips...
Introduction On the estimated 13 to 14 million people in the United States with diabetes, between 90 and 95 percent have noninsulin-dependent or type II diabetes. Formerly called adult-onset, this form of diabetes usually begins in adults over age 40,...
