by Diabetes Support | Mar 12, 2014 | Diabetic Articles
The Anatomy of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are long chains of sugar molecules connected together. There are basically two kinds of Carbohydrates: Simple and Complex. Simple Carbohydrates are made up of only 1 or 2 sugar molecules. Complex carbohydrates are made up of...
by Diabetes Support | Mar 12, 2014 | Diabetic Articles
Facts on Vitamin C Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It is needed for tissue growth and repair, adrenal gland functions, healthy gums, skin and blood. It also aids in the production of anti-stress hormones, is needed for metabolism, protects against harmful effects of...
by Diabetes Support | Mar 12, 2014 | Diabetic Articles
Today, the one thing that everyone agrees on is that exercise improves health and can help reverse many medical conditions. Even people who cannot exercise for long periods due to being out of shape or busy lifestyles can now benefit from recent research regarding...
by Diabetes Support | Mar 12, 2014 | Diabetic Articles
The Microwave oven is a standard feature in just about every household today. It is as common as the TV, and there are dozens of microwave cookbooks available in any bookshop. Unfortunately, the more this kitchen tool is looked into, the more it becomes clear they are...
by Diabetes Support | Mar 12, 2014 | Diabetic Articles
The FDA just released the analysis of 199 studies done on a total of 44,000 patients who were taking anti-epileptic drugs. The results showed there was twice the risk of suicidal behavior in using anti-epileptic drugs as compared with patients taking a placebo. Two of...
by Diabetes Support | Mar 12, 2014 | Diabetic Articles
In the last couple of years there have been more and more prepackaged foods going onto shelves in supermarkets and health food shops that are advertised as having a “Low Carb” content. Being a diabetic, it is important to maintain a low carb intake for several...