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Brain power: you think what you eat
Our work at the Brain Bio Centre is based on the principle that there is no major distinction between mind and body. Each of our mental states – including thinking, fee...read more
Diabetes & vessels diseases
Diseases of the small vessels Diabetes affects the body by damaging blood vessels, in particular very small blood vessels. The result is progressive and accelerated narrowing of the vessels...read more
Diabetes mellitus: a mixed disease
Approximately 17 million in U.S. have diabetes mellitus (7.3% of the adult population), but only half have been diagnosed. The incidence is increasing rapidly, and is expected to double by 2010. Not only is d...read more
How can I take care of myself if I have gestational diabetes?
Taking care of yourself when you have gestational diabetes is very much like taking care of yourself when you have other types of diabetes. But it can be a little scary when you're pregnant and you also have ...read more
Key facts about diabetes
What is diabetes? Diabetes means that your blood sugar is too high. Your blood always has some sugar in it because the body uses sugar for energy; it's the fuel that keeps you going. But too...read more
Low blood sugar: causes and conventional treatment
Blood sugar regulation can be difficult to manage premenstrually. If the blood sugar level drops too low production of the hormone adrenaline is stimulated.This hormone prepares the body for ...read more
Something more about cinnamon
I know what you might be thinking, “is this the green light to eat homemade Cinnamon buns and drink Christmas punch until the cows come home?’ Sadly this is not so. The active parts of Cinnamon ar...read more
Take control of blood sugar levels
Most people have at some stage experienced what it’s like when your body doesn’t have enough fuel. You start to have food cravings, feel irritable, shaky, unable to concentrate, and may even feel dizzy...These sen...read more
What are the diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus ?
The American Diabetic Association and medical authorities recently revised the standards for diabetes mellitus and a "borderline" condition known as Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT)...read more
