Diabetes

Of all the things that affect corporate wellness, and your overall well-being, occupational stress is the worst, and the most common. We accept it as a part of life, but workplace stress is not only taking its toll on your emotions, but…

Diabetes is a condition that affects 18.2 million people in America. It can lead to life-threatening complications, but fortunately, you can prevent complications by managing this condition. Below are some tips that will help you manage…

People struggle with health problems every single day. It’s something that our lives will never allow us to get away from. Illness is just a natural part of life that we can’t avoid thanks to the myriad bacteria, viruses and the natural…

When your wellness is affected by type 1 diabetes, your body doesn’t produce any insulin. This is different from the more common version of the disease – type 2 diabetes – in that type 2 involves your body either not producing enough…

It is well known that beans are good for us. They can be a very important and nutritious aspect of your healthy diet – this is a commonly known fact by nutritionists and dieticians. So it might not come as surprise when you’re told that…

Both men and women can be affected by sexual problems as a result of diabetes. Although these health problems are fairly common among diabetics, they are not usually discussed. There is good news though - there are often treatments for…

Pregnancy is an exciting and magical time, but it can also bring a number of health concerns, and many new mothers-to-be spend a lot of time worrying about their own wellness as well as the wellbeing of their unborn child. One…

The Mediterranean diet now has another feather in its wellness cap, thanks to a new large observational study. European research, published in the journal Diabetologia, has shown that if you follow a Mediterranean diet (which means chomping…

Sexual dysfunction is a health concern for any man, but particularly if you have diabetes. Though it commonly occurs in diabetic men and women, sexual dysfunction often goes under-reported and unacknowledged by both patients and physicians,…

Diabetes is more of a health concern than ever, as new research suggests that the condition could take its toll on your sexual wellbeing. According to the study, which was funded by the US government, middle-aged and older women with…

Everyone knows about the obvious health benefits associated with gastric bypass surgery. Those who have weight-related health concerns may find that these wellness issues simply disappear when the weight starts to fall off after the…

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are currently more than 25.3 million people dealing with diabetes in the U.S., and a shocking 79 million more people are pre-diabetic. The estimated nationwide cost of medical care for…

It is often assumed that when you are suffering from a chronic illness, sexual health is the last thing that you are concerned about. In truth, your sexual wellness and wellbeing is vitally important to you, no matter what other…

Whether you’ve only just found out that your wellness is affected by diabetes, or you’ve known about it for years, you face a certain challenge: exercising safely without having to stress about your blood sugar. The American Diabetes…

Having a chronic illness is a huge strain on your wellness in itself, but unfortunately each illness also tends to come with its own list of health concerns. This is because when there is one weakness in an area of your wellbeing, other…

Diabetes is a lifestyle condition which is affected by the diet you eat and how much exercise you get – the number of cases of type 2 diabetes around the world has doubled in the past three decades, as we've developed more sedentary…

When your wellness is at risk of diabetes, there are several things that doctors recommend so that you can guard your wellbeing against the disease. The major recommendations include improving your fitness levels, losing weight and eating a…

If you’re obese, your wellbeing may be at risk to weight-related conditions, such as diabetes. However, according to a new Thai study, published in journal Diabetes Care, a compound found in curry spice may help prevent diabetes in people…

It used to be that mainstream medicine and complementary medicine were never mixed – people generally entrusted their wellness to one or the other. Now, the trend has altered, and people are able to look after their wellbeing in a number of…

Studies have found that a combination of probiotics and prebiotics could help to reduce the levels of oxidative stress and inflammation in people with diabetes, according to new research carried out by the Isfahan University of Medical…

The biggest concern behind type 2 diabetes is that most people do not realise they have it. This has now affected the wellbeing of one in four Americans, who either have diabetes or pre-diabetes. In fact, Diabetes Mellitus – to give it its…

It was good news this week for Sanofi, as the French pharma company received separate European approvals for drugs to treat diabetes and cancer. The drug Lyxumia was granted marketing authorisation for use in adults with type 2 diabetes to…

For diabetics, having high blood sugar can have a huge impact on your entire body – including both your physical wellbeing and your emotional wellness. However, what you may not know is that diabetes can also cause many problems in your…

By Ryan Did you know that 347 million people across the world suffer from diabetes? In the UK, the figure is in excess of 3.1 million. By 2030, diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death in the world. This global…

A study involving 20,000 Americans has suggested that taking too many selenium-based pills could potentially increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Selenium is a common ingredient in heart disease medication, due to its ability to…

The Scottish Government has launched a new medical scheme to help the country’s diabetes suffers. Diabetic patients are to receive regular foot checks and care in the CPR for Feet scheme, in order to reduce the need for diabetes-related…

Acupuncture may be an effective way of treating diabetes. A study has revealed that the ancient Chinese practice can lower blood glucose levels that are linked to diabetes and also to obesity. This is the second recent study that has…

Claims that regular coffee drinking causes obesity are being refuted, due to the source study being based on the effects of a concentrated chemical on mice. The study, conducted by universities in both Australia and Malaysia, was published…

If you take certain medications to improve your heart wellness, you may be putting your wellbeing at risk to other health concerns. This is according to a new study, published in the British Medical Journal, which found that some drugs…

Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, sometimes you just feel the need for a sugar fix. This probably comes from the times you guzzled on sweets as a kid, but now that you’re older and wiser, is it time to give white sugar up? A diet high…