Cerebral diabetes is not a classification of diabetes; it is a chemical activity type occurring in our brain due to diabetes. Several medical studies till date have found links between increased blood sugar levels and mental ailments. The term cerebral diabetes unofficially describes chemical changes in the brain of diabetics leading to mental disorders. Use of the term cerebral diabetes is more frequent in research papers compared to the medical procedures. The term according to the people involved in medical studies of diabetes and related health problems indicates fluctuation in glucose levels in human brain leading to mental health disorders like schizophrenia. According to R.J. Holden, the famous medical researcher, fluctuation of glucose levels in our brain has direct links with onset of suicidal thoughts and schizophrenia.  [...]

Besides housing a heavy diabetic population, the United States is also home to over 55 million pre-diabetic people. The use of some herbs can help to ensure that these pre-diabetics do not become victims of chronic diabetes; below, we have discussed about some such herbs: Ginseng: Several studies involving North American Ginseng have revealed that this herb might help in controlling the blood sugar levels and producing a hemoglobin type called glycosylated hemoglobin. A clinical study carried out in the UK involved participants who consumed fiber and ginseng; each of these participants experienced significant reduction in their blood glucose levels. Ginseng acts as a more potent ingredient than many medications meant for controlling blood sugar levels. Cinnamon: Cinnamon is known for its ability of regulating blood sugar levels.  [...]

Prediabetes is a medical condition seen in obese individuals, which generally take the shape of type-2 diabetes in ten years if the patient does not manage to lose 5-7% of his or her body weight. The other terms used for prediabetes include syndrome x, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. Below, we have discussed about the common prediabetes symptoms. Dark patches on the skin: Medical experts suggest that dark patches on the skin of elbows, armpits and knees or appearance of dark ring on the neck are some of the indicators of prediabetes. The medical term used for this skin condition is acanthosis nigricans. Acanthosis nigricans acts as a key evidence of the fact that the patient has developed insulin resistance and must seek medical attention. Increased blood sugar levels: The other most significant prediabetes symptom is elevated levels of blood sugar. The blood sugar levels of a suspected prediabetes patient can be checked using 2 methods.  [...]

Acarbose is used to lower blood sugar levels of the patients. This is mostly prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes. This drug slows the process of digestion of carbohydrates from food and helps to lower the blood sugar level after meals.  This medicine should be prescribed when blood sugar cannot be controlled by exercise, weight loss measures and diet. This drug can be used alone or with the combination of other diabetes medicines. Acarbose belongs to a group of diabetes drugs named alpha glucosidase inhibiters. This medicine can interact with a number of medicines and might cause certain side effects. Side effects of Acarbose are minor in most of the cases and can be easily treated.  Serious side effects of Acarbose are rare in occurrence but  [...]