Diabetes & Heart Disease: The Connection In Woman

For women, diabetes and heart disease is a genuine threat. Still, many are unaware of how these two conditions are directly related. Both wreak havoc on the body, but they can be deadly when they coincide. What Are The Facts According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s study, diabetes prevalence in women […]

Gathering for the Holidays? Time to Talk Medical History.

The holidays are right around the corner, and it’s time to start making plans for when you’ll see your family next. Whether you meet up with them all the time, or only once a year, this is the perfect time to start asking about your family medical history. It might seem trivial in light of […]

Diabetes in Women vs. Men: Is It a Gender Thing?

For many years, scientists have known that diabetes affects men and women in different ways. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 34 million people in the United States have diabetes. Of these, 95% have type 2. Type 2 diabetes has different risk factors and even shows differing symptoms in men […]