Here are the 23 major types of insulin and their side effects. If yours isn't listed here let us know! Side effects the unintended action(s) of a drug. 1 acetohexamide (a-see-toh-HEX-uh-myde) an oral medicine used to treat Type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood glucose by helping the pancreas make more insulin and by helping the body better use the insulin it makes. Belongs … [Read more...] about Insulin Brand Side Effects
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The Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon rolls for good health? Well, maybe not; however, cinnamon, a well-known and favorite spice which is included as a flavorful and aromatic addition to many healthy (and some not so healthy meals), does offer some life-altering health benefits when used appropriately. But first of all, where does cinnamon come from? Does it grow on trees? Cinnamon actually does grow on … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Cinnamon
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Diabetes
Alcohol and tobacco use are among the top causes of preventable deaths in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. People who use these substances have a high risk for developing serious health conditions including: Heart disease Lung disease A multitude of cancers All types of chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis An extensive … [Read more...] about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Diabetes
Health Complications for People with Diabetes: Why Being Proactive is Important
Preventing diabetes from developing in the first place would always be the most desirable option, however with the diagnosis rates of diabetes skyrocketing, prevention is no longer an option. According to the 2012 Diabetes Report Card released for the Centers for Disease Control, between 1990 and 2010, the annual number of newly diagnosed diabetes cases has almost … [Read more...] about Health Complications for People with Diabetes: Why Being Proactive is Important