The International Diabetes Federation has introduced a new definition for children and adolescents at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease later in life.
“Almost 4 million deaths every year are a consequence of diabetes-related causes. And with diabetes set to reach 380 million people within a generation, the death toll can only rise.(3) This is the first generation where children may die before their parents.”
Is that scary, or what? As a community, heck a society, we have to set guidelines and enforce education on this as well as have support systems in place for our …read more

Do you think that fluctuations in my sugar could be related to my hormones? I have been keeping a log of my diet intake and blood sugars throughout the last few weeks. Ever since my sugars decided to go through the roof. And you know what, I am convinced that there has to be some sort of direct correlation between them and my hormonal changed throughout the month.
I should have prefaced that with a little tidbit about me, well actually it is one of those TMI (too much information), but necessary in the story. I had …read more