July 25, 2008
- Pregnancy and Diabetes
Like any other woman, Diabetics have to take certain precautions during pregnancy, but with the right diet and a little extra attention, there is no reason why you should not have a perfectly healthy child. All the usual advice applies, such as eating a healthy, well balanced diet, avoiding drinking and smoking and making sure [...]
July 18, 2008
- The Latest Developments in Treating Diabetes
The last twenty years have seen radical advances in the treatment of diabetes, meaning the disease no longer acts a precursor to painful and life threatening complications such as blindness, amputation and kidney failure. Aided by modern science people with diabetes can now expect to lead long, rewarding lives, and these advances continue to accelerate [...]
September 15, 2007
- How Insulin Works
Insulin is produced by beta cells of the pancreas. It is called anabolic because it promotes synthesis - synthesis of glycogen, protein and triglycerides.
Regulation of insulin secretion in the body :
Glucose - After ingestion of carbohydrate rich diet, there will be increased levels of glucose in the blood. Beta cells sense this increase and release [...]
