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How Often Should You Prick?

One of the many inconveniences of diabetes is the need to prick yourself daily to find out your blood sugar levels. Those who are recently diagnosed may wonder how often they should do this and what machine is the best one to use for testing blood sugar levels. Why monitoring is important Testing your blood … Continue reading How Often Should You Prick?

How Diabetes Affects Libido

Men with diabetes have trouble performing sexually. It has been known for some time that erectile dysfunction is linked to high blood sugar levels. However, diabetes is also connected with low sexual drive. Both men and women who are having trouble managing their diabetes face low libido. Your blood glucose levels should be the first … Continue reading How Diabetes Affects Libido

Water Is Helpful to Diabetics

Most health experts talk endlessly about drinking enough water but many diabetics may not realize that drinking more water is especially important for them. People just aren’t drinking enough water. Around 75 percent of Americans are what doctors and scientists call “perpetually dehydrated.” Diabetes needs water more than average, healthy people because dehydration negatively affects … Continue reading Water Is Helpful to Diabetics

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder in which your body does not respond normally or does not produce enough insulin, which causes blood sugar or glucose levels to spike. Diabetes mellitus is a disease that causes increased urination and thirst. It also makes people lose weight without trying and damages the nerves, causing problems with sensation. … Continue reading What is Diabetes Mellitus?