Posted in Diabetes on Dec 20th, 2008
This article is to demystify the commonly prescribed drugs for diabetics. The 5 main classes of drugs can be divided into the following categories:
1. Biguanides
2. Sulphonylureas
3. Thiazolidinediones
4. Meglitinides
5. Alpha glucosidase inhibitor
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Posted in General, Glycaemic Index on Dec 17th, 2008
This article examines how eating less is synonymous with good health and longevity.
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The underlying cause of Polycystic Ovarian Disease is insulin resistance. This is a condition in which the body resists the action of the hormone insulin (this hormone is produced by the pancreas which resides near the stomach). Did you know that PCOS afflicts one in four women in developed nations? This article is about PCOS [...]
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