by Mohammed Al-Sofiani, MBBS MSc
The number of people with diabetes is expected to double in the next few decades as the world’s population increasingly shifts to an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle, and obesity rates continue to rise. This trend will hit low- and middle-income countries...
by Patient Guide to Diabetes
About Diabetes General Diabetes Information Types of Diabetes Specific Groups Risk Factors Testing & Monitoring Helpful Resources Additional Resources BMI Calculator Carb Counting Contact Us Glossary Glucose Logs Living with DiabetesThe BasicsGood...
by Patient Guide to Diabetes
(PCOS) A collection of symptoms in women resulting from an excess of androgens (classic “male hormones”). These symptoms can include menstrual irregularities, excess body hair, and difficulty in getting pregnant. This syndrome is associated with obesity...
by Patient Guide to Diabetes
A condition that makes it harder for the cells to properly use insulin in the peripheral tissues, thus the body must produce more insulin to overcome this resistance. This is commonly associated with excess body fat and obesity and is a major risk factor for...
by Patient Guide to Diabetes
The clustering of obesity, insulin resistance (diabetes or pre-diabetes), hypertension, and abnormal levels of triglycerides and lipids in the same...
