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Last updated on April 9th, 2022Wondering about the connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s? You’re not alone. Many are surprised to learn that these two conditions might be more closely linked than we once thought. In fact, some researchers are now calling Alzheimer’s “Type 3 diabetes.” Sounds wild, right? Well, stick around because we’re about to dive …
Last updated on April 19th, 2022If a person is diabetic, he or she has to get their blood checked for anemia on a regular basis. It’s common for diabetics to also end up with this blood problem. If a person spots anemia at the beginning, he or she may better manage the problems causing it. Many …
Last updated on February 2nd, 2023Not all body fat is created equal. Visceral fat is the part of adipose tissue located in the abdomen, under the muscles of the abdominal wall: it differs from subcutaneous fat, stored under the epidermis, and intramuscular fat, which is distributed among muscle fibers. Being overweight poses a health risk. Being …
Last updated on July 28th, 2023Hyperglycemia is also called high blood glucose. Even though it’s a common diabetic complication, hyperglycemia may occur to anybody. If left unmanaged, high blood glucose may give rise to hyperglycemia-associated seizures. Approximately 25% of diabetics would experience seizures. Frequently, these occur due to low blood glucose. On the other hand, if …
Last updated on December 20th, 2024A1C is a blood test carried out by a healthcare expert to find an average of blood glucose levels over the last two to three months. If a person has been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, he or she possibly had their A1C tested. A1C is a useful tool to give …
Last updated on July 4th, 2024According to the Mayo Clinic, Hyperinsulinemia occurs when the pancreas produces too much insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. This overproduction is typically a response to insulin resistance, where the body’s cells do not respond effectively to insulin. Under normal circumstances, insulin helps cells absorb glucose from the …
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