Newly Diagnosed

Newly Diagnosed

Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes What is Diabetes? A number of chronic diseases fall under the classification of Diabetes Mellitus. They all are metabolic disorders in which the body cannot properly metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins because of defects in...
Prediabetes

Prediabetes

Prediabetes Introduction Prior to developing type 2 diabetes, most people develop a condition called pre-diabetes.  This is where a person’s blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not as high as with diabetes. Many times there are no signs or symptoms to help...
Blood Glucose

Blood Glucose

Blood Glucose Introduction Blood glucose, or commonly referred to as blood sugar, is the form of energy circulating in your blood stream. Food is absorbed and metabolized by the organs in your body, by your enzyme and hormonal systems and eventually nourishes your...