Many of us grew up in an environment where we had to eat our vegetables, including those brussel sprouts (yuck!), and dessert and candy were occasional treats.  Once again, our mothers were smarter than we gave them credit for.  Moms are always right, aren’t they!

Diabetes Information

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a medical and endocrine disorder where the blood glucose level is high.  There may be a lack of insulin, insulin resistance or both. Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas that helps to lower the blood glucose levels. Diabetes mellitus is commonly referred to as “sugar” in some cultures.  It can occur in young people, commonly referred to as Type I, or adult onset which is commonly referred to as Type II.  Pregnant women can also sometimes develop diabetes.  This is referred to as gestational diabetes. (more…)