by admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Diabetes, diabetes management, healthifyme, Hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity
To put it simply, hyperinsulinemia is a condition when there is too much insulin in your blood. This condition is important because it is related to how your body controls and manages sugar levels. While often linked to type 2 diabetes, hyperinsulinemia is not...
by admin | Mar 12, 2024 | cushing disease, cushing syndrome, cushing's syndrome, Diabetes, healthifyme, high cortisol, Hypertension
The endocrine system and hormonal balance are vital for overseeing essential bodily functions such as metabolism, growth, and immune response. Disruptions in this system, involving glands, hormones, and organs, can lead to disorders that significantly affect health...
by admin | Mar 7, 2024 | blood glucose, blood sugar, Diabetes, diabetes management, healthifyme, high blood sugar, somogyi effect
Navigating the complexities of managing diabetes introduces us to various phenomena that directly impact blood glucose levels. Among these, the Somogyi effect is a critical concept for those striving to maintain balanced glucose levels. This phenomenon, named after...
by admin | Mar 4, 2024 | blood glucose, blood sugar, dawn phenomenon, Diabetes, healthifyme
When managing diabetes, it is ideal to maintain morning blood glucose levels between 70 and 99 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). However, people with diabetes often find that their early-morning blood sugar is high. These early-morning blood sugar spikes occur due to...
by admin | Feb 22, 2024 | blood sugar management, Diabetes, diabetes management, healthifyme, insulin, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity
Insulin sensitivity might sound like a complicated term, but it’s a crucial part of understanding your health. Insulin sensitivity is especially crucial when it comes to managing weight and preventing type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that helps manage the sugar...
by admin | Feb 5, 2024 | Diabetes, diabetes and sugar, diabetes and sugar consumption, healthifyme, healthy diet, sugar
Sugar has been a staple in human diets for centuries. Starting from the days when our ancestors found sweetness in fruit to today’s vast array of sugary foods and drinks. The way we consume sugar has drastically changed. Our ancestors found their sweetness in fruits,...