Description and Possible Medical Problems The HDL part of the total cholesterol level is believed to be the primary protector against heart disease. It tends to be lower in men than in women and seems to be a problem especially in people who lead a sedentary lifestyle. The HDL is the healthy cholesterol, and it [...]

The primary treatment for diabetes, regardless of the cause or the patient’s age, is reducing the sugar in the diet and increasing the amount of exercise. Only if a patient fails to modify his lifestyle will I recommend medication to control the disease. Oral agents in the form of tablets such as Glucotrol, DiaBeta, and [...]

Though you’ve probably heard that the primary symptoms of diabetes ate an increase in thirst and urination and fatigue, sometimes a simple blood test that shows an elevation in glucose level is the first indication of this initially hidden disease. A normal blood sugar level is 60 to 120. Often when the blood sugar level [...]

Diabetes is a disease in which there is not enough insulin to process the blood sugar, which can often lead to heart and kidney disease— many diabetics also have elevated cholesterol levels—as well as disorders of the peripheral nervous system and vision. These complications are why it’s important to catch and treat the disease early. [...]

Apart from an essential oil and bitter substances, the herb also contains inulin, a substance similar to a carbohydrate but one that is tolerated by diabetics, unlike ordinary starch and carbohydrates. This makes it possible for the body to receive natural sugar-like substances without the need to engage the pancreas (the islets of Langerhans) in [...]