Jose M. Flores, a Medicare beneficiary who lives outside McAllen, used the new drug benefit four times from January to April to purchase Byetta, an injectable medicine for diabetes. Each time he paid $40. So when he went to the
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MTHFR Genotyping: Are You Methylating Properly?
Are you methylating adequately? Are your genes preventing proper methylation? Inadequate methylation can be the cause of depression, migraines, heart attacks, strokes, infertility, miscarriages, birth defects, cancer and even autism. In people with diabetes, improper methylation can worsen symptoms of
Read MoreWhat Is The Treatment For Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the hyperglycemia (high level of blood glucose) that occurs during pregnancy and usually disappears after delivery. Gestational diabetes mellitus is caused by insulin resistance; insulin is the body’s hormone that regulates blood glucose. If your
Read MoreType 2 Diabetes – Is This Drug An Effective Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy?
The drug ranibizumab (Lucentis) received US Food and Drug Administration approval for treating diabetic retinopathy in 2009. Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of Type 2 diabetes and can cause severe loss of vision. Damage to blood vessels in the back
Read MoreDiabetes Symptoms Quiz – How it Can Help You Decide If You Have the Warning Signs of Diabetes
Diabetes is a somewhat complex type of metabolic disorder, the early signs of which seem to be so absolutely harmless in nature, that they often go unnoticed by many patients. The early signs of diabetes such as excessive dryness of
Read MoreDiabetes Natural Treatment – Cures, Remedies For Type 1, 2
Do you know that diabetes mellitus is now the 5th leading cause of death in the United States? The good news is diabetes natural treatments that work are available. Diabetes is a chronic disease in which blood glucose levels are
Read MoreIncretins in Diabetes
Incretins are hormones that are released in the gut in response to a meal. The incretins promote insulin secretion, inhibit glucagon, and slow emptying of the stomach. The result of these effects is to lower sugar levels in the morning
Read MoreNatural Diabetes Cure – Cinnamon For Diabetes Treatment
A natural diabetes cure that is beneficial for diabetes treatment is cinnamon. This wonderful spice has many uses, but the most important is the healing power it has for diabetics. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is native to Sri Lanka and dates
Read MoreDiabetes in Cats – Feline Diabetes Symptoms, Diet, & Treatment
Diabetes mellitus, sugar diabetes is a complex and common disease. The feline diabetes is affecting the cats in an alarming rate. The feline diabetes mellitus is incapable to produce insulin towards balancing blood sugar or glucose levels. If it is
Read MoreAlternative Treatment for Diabetes
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be more interested in alternative (i.e., natural) treatment instead of traditional (i.e., chemical) treatment. In many cases, with Type 2 diabetes, no medication is even needed, as blood sugar levels can
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