Scabies is a skin condition caused by mites that dig under the skin. Mites are eight-legged animals related to spiders, scorpions, and ticks. They are so tiny that they require a microscope to be seen. The scientific name for the scabies mite, or âitch mite,â is Sarcoptes scabiei.
The South Beach Diet is a commercial diet plan designed by cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston and dietitian Marie Almon in the mid-1990s. It became popular after 2003, with the launch of a best-selling book.
There are many proponents of the South Beach Diet and diabetes health. South Beach, itself, claims that the diet is perfect for those with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. One, the diet allows you to lose weight easily and predictably. Achieving an ideal weight is critical for managing, if not avoiding diabetes.