The risk of developing type 2 diabetes grows with age, but you can take simple steps to build your defense early on. Going back to the basics of health and wellness—sticking to a healthy diet and staying active—is essential in diabetes prevention and management, and can help set you on the path to a fuller and healthier life. What Is Diabetes? Ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the US, diabetes is a chronic health condition affecting more than 34 million adults. According to data ... [Read More]
Type 1 Diabetes
What Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
First, What Exactly Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the blood sugar, or glucose, is too high. Blood glucose is the body’s main source of energy, and it comes from the food we eat. The pancreas makes a hormone, insulin, which helps glucose from the foods you eat get into your cells, to be used for energy. Some people’s bodies don’t make enough – or any – insulin, or don’t utilize insulin well. When that happens, glucose stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells. ... [Read More]
