Health Information

Diabetics should be careful with alcohol intake. Alcohol is a known risk factor for obesity and the development of type 2 diabetes.

For diabetics, it is therefore important to be careful with alcohol. Patients should consider, preferably in consultation with the doctor about the use of alcohol is acceptable.

Here are some facts about alcohol and diabetes:

- Large amounts of alcohol can reduce blood sugar.
- Beer and sweet wine contain a lot of carbohydrates and may increase glucose levels. (more…)

What causes insomnia?

Many people suffer from insomnia or sleep disorders. Some can not sleep, others wake up at night and can no longer find sleep, others wake up very early in the morning.
Insomnia is not a disease. It is a way that takes the body to say that something is wrong. The causes of insomnia are many: stress, too much caffeine, depression, change of work schedule and pain associated with certain health problems, such as arthritis.

Insomnia is a problem serious?

30% to 40% of adults suffer from some type of insomnia in one year. Insomnia increases with age and is more common in women. Insomnia can become a serious problem. It can reduce your energy at work and cause anxiety or tension. People with insomnia often feel tired, depressed and irritable, and sometimes have difficulty concentrating. Insomnia cause drowsiness that can lead to automobile accidents and other risks and health problems.

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