Tag Archives: diabetes

The link between heavy alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease is quite clear. Drinking to excess can raise the levels of some fats (triglycerides) in the blood.

Learn about sexual health related to people with diabetes. Includes information about erectile dysfunction for men, and problems with vaginal lubrication and sensation for women.

One of the most common questions regarding diabetes is “'Can it be cured?”' This is a question to which, unfortunately, there is not the answer that people want to hear.

Blood circulation is one of the most important functions in the human body. It supplies oxygen to the brain and other organs (e.g. the heart, kidneys, lungs and liver), as well as your arms and legs.

Carbohydrate-containing foods such as bread, cereal and fruit are the body's main source of energy. When you eat these foods they turn into glucose (sugar) and the body uses that glucose as fuel.

We are all encouraged today to consume low fat foods, whether we have diabetes or not. And the food industry has helped us in this endeavour by producing a number of foods that are labelled “low fat.”

Advocating for yourself is an important part of managing your overall healthcare needs.