By James Ryan Toledo
Diabetes is such a common disease today that there are a lot of common misconceptions and myths behind it.
Some people would say that diabetes should be taken lightly, and that it is now much less of a threat because it can be cured.  The old adage: ”prevention is always [...]

By James Ryan Toledo
We Filipinos eat a lot of processed meats on a regular basis.  Tocino is a staple food in most Filipino home’s menus, often as a resort when there’s little time to prepare a proper meal.  Longganisa, tapa and embutido round up the list of Pinoy favorite delis – all of [...]

By Geoffrey Borgonia
You always hear it from professionals and laymen alike: Exercise is good for you.  This statement is doubly true for people conscious of their diabetic health. When you exercise, the oxygen consumption of your body may increase by as much as 20-times normal, and even greater increases may [...]

By Geoffrey Borgonia
The common ampalaya, often unjustly avoided by most people due to its bitter taste is a wonderful source of life-enhancing benefits.  Widely circulated facts about the ampalaya plant (Momordica charantia) or  “bitter gourd” or “bitter Melon” as it is known more popularly outside the Philippines, are its benefits against the [...]

By Geoffrey Borgonia
Blood Sugar is the fuel that the human body requires to produce biochemical energy.  Also known as glucose, it is also necessary for the proper function of the brain and the nervous system as well as other tissues.  Thus, it is [...]

By Dexter Entera
There is an unusual reaction that you can sense when somebody talks about this subject, diabetes.
Yes, hard to believe but it’s one of the serious ailment known to man dating back to antiquity.  Commonly known as “sweet urine disease” back in those days due to ants being attracted [...]

By James Ryan Toledo
Diabetes is equated through blood sugar levels.  Basically if a person has high levels of blood sugar it indicates that one is prone or worst, already has diabetes.
Fortunately there are ways in which a person can watch his or her blood sugar levels.  These methods are quite simple and do not require [...]

By James Ryan Toledo
Diabetes is a very serious condition, and it is determined by how much blood sugar is present in the body.  Basically, when the body cannot process glucose in part or whole, then it is an indication of diabetes.
Some tell-tale signs also include a ‘sweet’ taste in an affected person’s urine, with weakness, [...]