Hypoglycemia is what happens whenever your blood sugar level falls below the normal range. With glucose being the most important energy source in the body, it is essential for the brain, heart, and digestive system to function properly.  Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar and Why It Happens Also known as low blood sugar, hypoglycemia can result in […]

In 2018, at the age of 41, Jovan Puyo was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. It did not come as a surprise to him because, like many of us, Diabetes ran in Jovan’s family.  He had two choices: accept his fate and rely on medication to manage the condition, or to take his power back and […]

Okra, also called ladyfingers, is a green flowering plant native to many tropical countries, like the Philippines. The immature okra pods are a popular vegetable with a fuzzy outer texture and edible seeds; they also have a sticky juice that many use to thicken sauces. What’s interesting about okra is that a lot of people […]

The post prandial blood sugar test or PBBS test detects how the body responds to starch and sugar after a meal. It evaluates if the function of insulin is effective to keep normal blood sugar levels. This test helps to detect the blood sugar levels post-meal, which is recommended in people at risk of diabetes, prediabetics, […]

A fasting blood sugar test or FBS test measures the glucose levels in the blood.  The fasting blood sugar test helps the doctor to understand if the person is suffering from prediabetes or diabetes. Also, it helps the doctor to understand if the person is suffering from hyperglycaemia or hypoglycaemia.  Sugar is one of the main sources […]

In 2019, a student scientist, Maria Isabel Layson, discovered that aratiles (kerson fruit) contain bioactive compounds that may help cure diabetes. Layson even won the National Science and Technology Fair and competed in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held in the United States. In another study, aratiles was found to be rich in […]

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the cells do not react as usual to insulin. Insulin regulates blood sugar levels. Interrelated with this problem is when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin for the body, resulting in the circulation of too much sugar in the bloodstream. There is no cure for type […]

From cancer, heart issues, and diabetes to a multitude of issues, vitamin D or the ‘sunshine vitamin’ has been proven to be beneficial. Vitamin D is known for absorbing calcium. However, the superstar vitamin is being also known to increase the production of insulin. Read on to learn more about the connection between vitamin D […]

Diabetes mellitus is a sneaky disease that many people don’t even know they have. In the early stages, the solution is typically diet and exercise but we all know those two words are easier said than done. There is a lot of talk about the best diets but what about the best exercises for diabetics? Why […]

Neutral protamine Hagedron (NPH) Insulin is a type of medication for the management and treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM), a condition that comes about due to poor blood glucose control. If uncontrolled, DM can increase the risk of developing coronary artery diseases and other complications. What Does NPH Insulin Do? NPH insulin works by increasing the cellular […]