When we are planning to exclude certain food groups for a long period of time, especially if these foods are nutrient dense, it is important to know if our body is thriving on the new diet or if certain nutrients are missing. In the case of vegan, and to some extent vegetarian diets, there are certain health checks and blood tests that we should do more frequently, just in case.

Gastrointestinal inflammation caused by coeliac disease can cause systemic inflammation that can lead to health problems such as secondary lactose intolerance, multiple sclerosis, thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes and different types of intestinal cancers.

Coeliac disease can be associated with having an increased risk for other health conditions, and today we talk about nutrient deficiencies, osteoporosis, fertility issues, hormonal imbalance and mental health.

One of the key goals in the treatment and management of type 1 diabetes is to avoid the two acute complications. These are diabetes ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia, which can lead to cognitive impairment and in extreme cases shorter lifespan.

Balanced and healthy eating is an important pillar in maintaining our health. However, due to many reasons that can occur in our life, we sometimes might have a difficult time controlling when and what we eat. When that happens, we must be aware of it, and by following tips in this article, we can prevent a downward spiral of binge eating that can significantly impact our physical and mental health.

Food is not always “just food” since we all might react differently to certain nutrients. This is most evidently seen when we talk about coffee and caffeine, since some of us absorb caffeine much slower, which has a negative effect on our health. The reason for this is our unique genetics.

Managing type 1 diabetes is an everyday job if a person is to remain healthy post-diagnosis and minimise and avoid other health complications that may arise. Insulin therapy, great food choices and meal plan, as well as general movement and exercise are the 3 pillars fundamental to managing type 1 diabetes.

In the first part in the series, we talked about the connection between a binge eating disorder and insulin resistance, poor sleep, infertility and several other health issues. Today, we’ll discuss in more detail about kidney and liver health, malnutrition, anxiety, depression and even a higher risk of suicide in individuals with a binge eating disorder.

For a bystander, binge eating might not seem like a disorder. Instead, they see it as a lack of willpower to control hunger urges. However, research and studies show that if left undiagnosed and untreated, binge eating can cause long term serious physical and mental health issues and other life-changing conditions.

Coeliac disease is not something that is easy to diagnose since it can mimic other gut conditions and diseases. Also, testing is often quite invasive which is why many remain undiagnosed and are treated and have lifestyle changes for incorrect disorders.

In individuals with diabetes, the body fails to convert glucose into energy. This causes a build-up of glucose in the bloodstream and over time certain symptoms begin to emerge, which need to be addressed immediately.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease whose cause remains unknown. It occurs across all age groups and is on the increase globally. To understand this condition better, we take a look at the multiple factors, including environmental and genetic influences, that may contribute to its occurrence.