As most of you know, Diabetes is a condition in the body that occurs when the pancreas cannot properly regulate the amount of glucose in the blood. For some people this happens early in their life, but most diabetics are Type-II diabetics which has an onset later in life. The symptoms typically have a slow onset and can present over several years. Some of these common first signs gathered from Consumer Reports follow. –Increased Urination: As your body tries to get rid of the extra glucose (sugar) in your blood, you may notice yourself going to the bathroom more often, especially at night. –Increased Thirst: Due to the increase in urination, this is also a common side effect, primarily at night. –Feeling very tired or hungry: The increased blood glucose occurs because your body is not utilizing the energy it … Continue reading
In 2007, it is estimated by the NIH (National Institute of Health) that 23.6 million people, or 7.8% of the population had diabetes! Roughly 25% of these people didn’t know they had it at the time, and the majority were Type-2 diabetics. In all, diabetes cost the nation as a whole a total of $174 billion in 2007. A portion of this cost comes from the diabetes medications many of us take every day. In a reaction this large market, pharmaceutical companies have new medication therapies hitting the market routinely, trying to get in on the action. But are the newer, more costly drugs any better than the old? There are several factors involved in making a medication choice to treat type-2 diabetes. A discussion with your doctor is always best in deciding, but having done your research can aid … Continue reading
