Diabetes Rates Have Doubled Worldwide Diabetes is becoming a global crisis. According to One Drop: “Diabetes rates have doubled from 1980 to 2018, rising from 5% to 10% of the global population. Of those 500M people worldwide living with diabetes today, the prevalence has specifically increased in low- and middle-income countries. … In the current… Continue reading Reusable Lancets for Glucose Testing
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HEALTHCARE – Global Rate of Diabetes Exceeds Our Ability to Offer Surgical Solutions
Rates of diabetes are increasing globally. Surgery may offer some insights into what causes the disease, and seems to offer a ‘cure’ for some patients, but is not a viable global solution. Video posted by the Economist to YouTube on 6 Jun 2018.
7 Powerful Wellness Videos on Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance
Introduction Below you will find seven very powerful presentations about weight loss and wellness, with some discussing the role of insulin resistance and the endocrine system. You can download these presentations (and some others) as audio files on Box or Dropbox. They are most effective when heard repeatedly, and implemented slowly over time in your… Continue reading 7 Powerful Wellness Videos on Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance
Wellness Plan for Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension
This video presents a health and wellness plan for addressing and preventing: Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and Hypertension. This approach advocates better sleep quality/quantity, strength exercises (stair climbing), and low carb / low glycemic index food choices. Suggestions in this video for weight loss, glucose control, and lowering blood pressure are from personal experience. You… Continue reading Wellness Plan for Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension
CVS Offers $7 Ultra-Portable TRUE2go Glucose Tester with Quad Electrode Laser Accuracy, 0.5 Microliter Sample Size, and Results in 4 Seconds
Overview CVS now offers a $7 ultra-portable TRUE2go glucose tester with quad electrode laser accuracy, 0.5 microliter sample size, and results in 4 Seconds. The same tester is available for about $15 on Amazon (without the travel case). [Buy on Amazon] The test strips can be purchased for $20 per 100, which is about 80%… Continue reading CVS Offers $7 Ultra-Portable TRUE2go Glucose Tester with Quad Electrode Laser Accuracy, 0.5 Microliter Sample Size, and Results in 4 Seconds
Iodine Deficiency Symptoms and Outcomes: Hypothyroidism, Insulin Resistance, Hypertension, and Diabetes
Health > Interrelated Illness Phases and Cycles Summary. Something as simple as an iodine deficiency leading to hypothyroidism can have very severe outcomes as the health spirals out of control. Detection and Treatment. The testing and treatment of iodine deficiency are the same. Purchase a small container of 2% tincture iodine and some cotton balls. Apply… Continue reading Iodine Deficiency Symptoms and Outcomes: Hypothyroidism, Insulin Resistance, Hypertension, and Diabetes