|
Diabetes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome |
|
Written by Michael Corrieri
|
|
One of the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes in women is if they first have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS.
As I reviewed all the signs, symptoms and risk factors for diabetes, I kept noticing that one of the top risk factors for women was if they had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. I had never heard of this syndrome before and started to dismiss it. Then I read the description of the condition, and reviewed the signs and symptoms. I may not have heard the name before, but I can list three or more friends and acquaintances that seem to have many of the signs and symptoms. It was defiantly worth a closer look. The Definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)This condition affects the ovaries, and in some cases |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes |
|
Written by Michael Corrieri
|
|
There are things that you can do to lesson your chances of getting type 2 diabetes, especially if you already have pre-diabetes or insulin resistance.
People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have problems converting their food to energy. After eating, your digestive system breaks down the food into sugar known as glucose. This glucose is carried in the blood stream to all the body’s cells. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Insulin Resistance and Diabetes |
|
Written by Michael Corrieri
|
|
Insulin resistance is defined as a condition that occurs when the body produces insulin, but can’t use it properly.
Being insulin resistant increases your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Insulin helps your body utilize glucose or sugar, for energy. Insulin is a hormone that is made in the pancreas. Your digestive system breaks down the food you eat, turning it into glucose. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 Next > End >>
|
| Results 4 - 6 of 11 |