No one knows exactly what causes Type 1 diabetes, but certain autoimmune, genetic, and environmental risk factors may play a role. Type 2 diabetes is associated with risk factors including obesity, increased age, family genetics, ethnicity, and physical inactivity. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November
Category Archives: My Health
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 29
In the United States a 504 plan is a document used by schools to ensure that children with diabetes are not discriminated against in any way. Schools that receive any type of federal funding must grant a 504 plan to a student with diabetes. There are similar laws in other … Continue reading
PCOS Update
Well it has been 5 years without any sort of official PCOS treatment, and well it might be effecting me on various levels I really do not know if it is or isn’t as no one seems to be interested in checking anything. I’ve made sure my GP does annual … Continue reading
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 28
A person with Type 1 diabetes must evaluate all food and/or drink that goes into their mouth. If it contains carbohydrates, a dosing decision must be made. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth – Fact 27
The pancreas contains beta cells that create and release insulin, which acts to lower blood sugar, and glucagon, which acts to raise blood sugar. Maintaining proper blood sugar levels is crucial to the functioning of key organs including the brain, liver and kidneys. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from … Continue reading