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Let's Try Preventing Diabetes

2011-08-04T14:42:00.000-07:00

Preventing diabetes. These two words are not often found in the same sentence, because the notion is that if you happen to be the unfortunate one to be diagnosed with this potentially deadly disease, that there really wasn't much you could have done to prevent it. It's something that just 'happens' to people, a victim like mentally that is so prevalent in our society today. Just watch and listen next time you see and hear someone describing someone they know who was just diagnosed with the disease; the tone is almost always one of resignation and helplessness. The truth however is that preventing diabetes is not only possible but is almost entirely under our control. Now we say 'almost entirely' because we are speaking here of Type 2 Diabetes or adult-onset diabetes, not Type 1 Diabetes, which is genetically based and results in our bodies inability to produce insulin and thus regulate blood sugar levels. Type 1 Diabetes is less prevalent and accounts for about 10% of all diabetic cases. Type 2 Diabetes is the disease that has exploded in our culture today, and goes hand in hand with the rising obesity levels in our society. Type 2 Diabetes is preventable because it is almost entirely a result of poor lifestyle decisions, and as we know the lifestyle choices we make are almost entirely under our control. It is not a coincidence that at the turn of the 20th century diabetes was almost a non-existent diagnosable disease, and today it ranks third behind heart disease and cancer. There are 3 prominent factors under our control that will significantly reduce if not completely eliminate our chances of ever developing Type 2 Diabetes: the food we eat, the exercise we do, the stress we manage.

Let's start with our diet. Preventing diabetes is all about consistently managing our blood sugar levels. When we bombard our bodies day after day with refined sugars and processed foods, we essentially throw our insulin levels (blood glucose regulating hormone) out of whack (where we can become hypoglycemic, low blood sugar, hyperglycemic, high blood sugar, or insulin resistant, where your cells can't absorb sugar properly). Do these foods sound familiar: white bread, bagels, muffins, packaged foods and snacks, fast foods including fries, pop, and pizza. These foods have become ingrained in our culture, and they play havoc on our blood glucose levels. Do we have a choice? Sure we do, how about some whole grains, fruits, vegetables and a smattering of some good lean protein. We don't have to be fanatical about this, just find a balance. Now how about exercise in preventing diabetes. Here's the beautiful thing about getting into a good exercise routine. Besides the great physical and psychological benefits of exercise, exercise is great for helping to regulate and balance your blood sugar levels. So even if your diet is not quite right, a consistent exercise program can help make up for that, in all aspects of health. And if you're wondering if you should go for a jog or hit the weights, it really doesn't matter, just move. Both cardio and strength training exercises are good for your health, including regulating your blood glucose levels.

And finally there's stress. People don't often think of stress management when it comes to preventing diabetes. But the fact is when you are stressed, stress hormones kick in to increase your blood sugar levels. And just like poor eating, if you are consistently stressed day after day, this again will play havoc on your blood sugar and insulin levels. Now we're not saying this is an easy one to tackle, particularly in the fast paced demanding world we live in, but it is important to get this one under control. So whatever might work for you, whether it's daily meditation, yoga, reading a book, going for a walk, or finding a hobby that interests you, anything that helps to reduce and manage the stress in your life will work.

So is preventing Type 2 Diabetes really possible? We truly believe it is. But it all starts with a belief, a belief that we are not victims of this disease and it's the lifestyle choices we make today that will determine our health for tomorrow.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Why Eat 3 Square Meals And Snacks To Have Better Blood Sugar Control?

2011-08-02T15:42:00.000-07:00

Having a healthy balanced diet is the cornerstone of treatment in the management of Type 2 diabetes. According to the Royal Children's Hospital's Diabetes Manual, the food pyramid is the ultimate guide for the diet of anyone with diabetes. Using the food pyramid enables a diabetic to follow a normal, yet healthy diet plan. Furthermore, this healthy kind of dieting method allows you some room for better weight management. The amount and composition of your usual meal is adjusted to have bulkier content, through the use of fruits and vegetables, but with lesser calories.

You may be wondering why your doctor and dietitian encourage you to eat three square meals per day including snacks in between when you really have to control your blood sugar. Is this contradicting the principles in the management of Type 2 diabetes? If you are on insulin or oral anti-diabetic medication, then these medication are the reason why your doctor is advising you to eat three square meals each day including your snacks. You see, your medications tend to lower your blood sugar levels. And if you try to skip a meal, you blood sugar may dip so low creating a complication called hypoglycemia.

What is hypoglycemia?

The National Diabetic Information Clearinghouse defines hypoglycemia as the state of low blood sugar level. Hypoglycemia may cause an array of symptoms such as:

shakinessnervousnessdizzinesslight-headedness or headacheexcessive hungerconfusionanxiety, andunusual sweating

In worst cases, severe hypoglycemia may lead to coma and even death.

When your doctor advises you not to take any medications for your Type 2 diabetes, do you still need to have three square meals and snacks?

If you are only using some lifestyle modifications to control your blood sugar, it is not necessary to include snacks in your healthy eating plan according to the Royal Children's Hospital. The reason why snacks are needed is to have a consistently controlled level of blood sugar in Type 2 diabetics taking medication.

Also, researchers have concluded that eating irregular meals appears to produce a higher level of insulin resistance and higher cholesterol levels after fasting than does eating regularly scheduled meals.

It is always important to have the proper guidance of your dietitian in planning your meals and snacks. The reason for this? Different carbohydrate sources affect your blood sugar in different ways. Because of this, your dietitian needs to plan a diet that will ensure your blood sugar level will not become too high in the process or dip too low so as to cause hypoglycemia.

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A Quick Guide to Diabetic Foot Care

2011-07-31T00:56:00.000-07:00

One fifth of adult diabetics are hospitalized at some point in time for major foot complications. Type 2 diabetes contributes to foot issues in several ways. Diabetics often struggle with poor circulation, which impairs one's ability to heal wounds and fight infection. Diabetics also frequently experience neuropathy, acute nerve damage, which can diminish their ability to recognize and treat an injury. Small cuts and brittle calluses can become dangerous infections if they go unnoticed. This, in turn, can lead to hospitalization or even, in the most extreme instances, amputation. For these reasons, diabetic must be vigilant when it comes to caring for their feet. The following are the best practices for keeping diabetic feet happy and healthy.
If you have Type 2 Diabetes, take time everyday to care for your feet.Check your feet regularly for sores, blisters, cuts, calluses, or other issues. Never ignore any sort of irritation. If you have trouble seeing your feet, consider purchasing magnifying glasses and place a mirror on the floor or ask a family member check for you.Wash your feet thoroughly with lukewarm water, but refrain from soaking them for long periods of time. After washing, file down calluses and corns gently with an emery board. Coat your feet with a thin application of lotion. Avoid putting excess lotion between toes as these sorts of nooks can harbor bacteria.Trim your toenails once a week and file away any jagged edges.Visit the doctor at least once a month to have a formal foot check-up.Always wear comfortable diabetic shoes. This is critical as most foot ailments are rooted in poorly fitting shoes. Make sure they fit correctly and have bacteria-resistant breathable fabric. Always don seamless socks to prevent blisters.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition, or be taken as medical advice. ALWAYS report any foot issues to your doctor immediately, especially if you notice swelling, pain, cracks, bleeding calluses, open sores, changes in color of the skin or nail, or distinct changes in skin temperature. For more information related to your unique situation, please speak with your personal physician.

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Is Your Glucose Meter Lying?

2011-07-27T00:12:00.000-07:00

Portable blood glucose meters gave readings averaging as much as 16 percent in error in a study of 102 women with gestational diabetes conducted by Australian researcher Dr. Nimalie Perera, of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. The study appeared in January 2011 in the journal Diabetes Care.

Perera compared test results from six different models with those from laboratory tests. The most precise model, Stat-Strip, erred by an average of 6 percent. The least precise, Optium Exceed, erred by 16 percent. Both are sold in the United States.

Although non-diabetics may consider these errors small, they can be significant because many diabetics use their meters to help them decide when and how much insulin to inject. Close monitoring and accurate dosage are critical to maintaining a diabetic's health and safety.

The typical allowable error in a blood glucose meter is 20 percent, but many experts argue for tighter standards -- especially in gestational diabetes, which can lead to miscarriage or an oversized baby and a difficult delivery.

Commenting on the study, Dr. David Sacks, director of the clinical chemistry lab at the U.S. National Institutes of Health, told Reuters Health that people for whom accurate readings are critical should be extra careful in performing the tests and, when their results seem atypical, take second readings.

One reason portable glucose meters are prone to error is that they work by a complex electrochemical process not like an electronic calorie counter. Within the test strip, a special chemical reacts with the glucose in the blood to produce an acid. Then another chemical turns the acid into a substance called ferrocyanide. Finally, the meter runs an electric current through the ferrocyanide and derives the glucose level from the change in the current. With so many steps depending on one another, small errors can add up to bigger ones

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Complications of Diabetes - Tips for Controlling Diabetes

2011-07-24T21:24:00.000-07:00

Diabetes is a progressive condition that can create some dangerous complications. To avoid complications of diabetes, we must control diabetes. Controlling diabetes often requires moving from diet to tablets and eventually to insulin (in type 2 diabetes) and moving from fewer daily insulin injections to more frequent daily injections (in type 1 diabetes).

But, it doesn't have to be this way.

Complications of diabetes include eye problems, nerve problems, kidney problems, foot problems and heart and blood vessel disease.

The key to preventing complications of diabetes is to keep blood glucose under tight control. Blood pressure and blood fats (including cholesterol) should be regularly monitored.

The evidence

If you've ever thought, "Surely it's enough to keep my blood sugar within a reasonably low range, and not worry too much if it creeps up slightly over time", then take a look at the hard evidence.

Two large studies that changed our outlook on diabetes control were the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), which looked at people with type 1 diabetes, and the UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS), which looked at people with type 2 diabetes.

Both studies provided diabetes experts with compelling evidence that strict blood glucose control, together with carefully monitored blood pressure, are the key to reducing the risk of long-term complications.

Take control

Keeping blood sugar levels down is not always easy, but it's important to keep aiming for very good control. Even if you don't reach ideal blood sugar levels, any improvement will help you reduce your risk of diabetic complications.

Ultimately, good blood glucose control depends on you. Your diabetes care team can help and advise you, but you are the one who needs to take responsibility for your health - both short and long term.

Tips for tighter control

1. Pay attention to your diet and weight - think low fat, low sugar, high fiber and high complex carbohydrate

2. If you smoke, you really need to give it up now! Find sources of help and support if you need them

3. Take regular exercise, do something you enjoy that won't be a chore

4. Keep all your clinic appointments so your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels can all be regularly monitored

5. Check your blood sugar daily, several times if you think you need to

6. If your blood sugar remains higher than it should be, discuss with your diabetes care team what options you can look at to help bring it down.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Taking Care Of Your Feet and Preventing Toenail Fungus!

2011-07-22T18:48:00.000-07:00

Were you told that your feet require special attention now that you have Type 2 diabetes? An ounce of prevention now is worth so much more when it comes to your feet and toes. We often neglect our feet during the day... we squash them into unsuitable shoes, pound them over all sorts of terrain, as well as put all our weight on the tiny bones that make up the structure of our feet. The primary care of your feet is entirely up to you!

Toenail fungus is a condition that can lead to more serious lesions for people with Type 2 diabetes. Infections of the nails can lead to permanent nail deformities, fungal infections in other parts of the body or paronychia, an infection of the skin around the nail. This is particularly common in diabetics. Paronychia should be treated with antibiotics or antifungal agents to prevent its spread to other soft tissue, blood or bone.

Researchers at the Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Erzurum Region Educational and Research Hospital in Erzurum, Turkey, looked at risk factors for the disease. Their work was published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medicine Association, January 2011.

Three hundred and twenty-one volunteers with Type 2 diabetes were included in the study. Forty-one were found to have fungal infections of their toenails. Associations were found between having toenail fungus and having diabetic eye and nerve problems, obesity, a family history of Type 2 diabetes and duration of diabetes. It was therefore concluded people with Type 2 diabetes needed to control their blood sugar, lose excess weight, and take good care of their nails and feet.

Toenail fungus can make the toenail appear as if it had been bashed with something heavy. The toenail can be:

brittlechange in shapecrumblesuffer debris trapped underneath itturn white or yellowbecome detachedappear dull, or thickened

If you see these signs, report them to your doctor. Treatment for toenail fungus includes oral medications and removal of the nail to allow the new healthy nail to grow in.

Paronychia gives the skin around the nails a red, swollen appearance and can be painful. Pus-filled blisters can also form. If the infection spreads the diabetic can experience:

chillsfevera general feeling of illnessjoint painmuscle pain, ora spread of the swelling and redness

The condition should be reported and treated before serious complications appear.

Besides keeping blood sugar and weight under control, diabetics should take good care of their feet:

it is often suggested toenails should be professionally trimmedyour ten toes and your feet should be kept clean and dryalways wear well-fitting shoes with clean, dry socks

You may have heard of an unfortunate situation where a diabetic has lost a toe or limb through amputation due to complications related to diabetes. However, this not mean everyone must suffer this fate. If you stay on top of taking care of your feet with your diabetes management, you stand a good chance of keeping your toes and feet healthy.

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Diabetes and Neuropathy, Be Aware

2011-07-19T08:50:00.000-07:00

Neuropathies are a variety of ailments which arise when nerves of the peripheral nervous system - the nervous system aside from the brain and spinal cord - are damaged; this is most commonly referred to as peripheral neuropathy. Approximately 50% to 70% of the people who suffer with diabetes, in all probability will have some form of neuropathy. Most often it affects the motor nerves which control muscle movement and the sensory nerves which are responsible for our awareness of sensations such as coldness or pain. It first becomes apparent in the extremities but can manifest itself in the heart, blood vessels, bladder and intestines

Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy is often classified into four distinct categories: peripheral, autonomic, proximal and focal. Since neuropathy can affect nerves throughout the body this classification is dependent on which part of the body is affected.

(a) Peripheral neuropathy is the most common type and causes loss of feeling or pain in the hands, arms, toes, feet and legs. It can also cause muscle weakness and foot deformities. Due to the loss of feeling, injuries can go unnoticed, resulting in infection(s) and additional complications.
(b) Autonomic neuropathy affects the nerves which support the heart and blood vessels, the urinary tract, the lungs and eyes, the sex organs, the sweat glands and the digestive system. Autonomic neuropathy can also be responsible for hypoglycemia unawareness whereby a person no longer experience the warning symptoms of low blood sugar levels.
(c) Proximal neuropathy affects the thighs, hips, or buttocks resulting in weakness of the legs. Due to weakness of the legs it becomes difficult to go from a sitting to standing position and assistance may be required. This affliction is more common among persons with Type 2 diabetes.
(d) Focal neuropathy affects one nerve or a group of nerves leading to muscle weakness or pain. It can affect the nerves which control the facial muscles, eyes, ears, chest, abdomen, pelvis and lower back, thighs, legs and feet. It is painful and unpredictable, existing mostly among older adults suffering with diabetes. It tends to improve by itself and does not cause long-term damage.

Symptoms

The symptoms are dependent on: the type of neuropathy contracted, the nerve(s) affected (autonomic, motor, sensory) and their location. It is not uncommon for many types of neuropathy to affect all three types of nerves. Some neuropathies may appear suddenly while others develop gradually.

(a) Autonomic Nerve Damage: Swollen abdomen, Blurred vision, Feeling full quickly, Nausea/ Vomiting after eating, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Weight loss, Dizziness/Fainting, Overflow and/or Urinary incontinence, Difficulty beginning to urinate, Abnormal perspiring, Sensitivity to heat, Impotence in men and Vaginal dryness in women.
(b) Motor Nerve Damage: Experiencing difficulty to move a part of the body (loss of balance and coordination), Lack of dexterity and muscle control, Cramps or Spasms, Loss of muscle tissue and difficulty swallowing or breathing.
(c) Sensory Nerve Damage: Nerve pain, Tingling or numbness, Burning sensations, Lack of coordination and a Lessening or absence of sensation to such an extent that nothing can be felt.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Presently there's no cure for diabetic neuropathy. Treatments are focused on prevention of further damage to the nerves and relief of pain (to those already afflicted) and are often determined by the extent to which the ailment has progressed. Antidepressants (low doses), Analgesics and anticonvulsant drugs may be prescribed for relief of burning, tingling and pain. Pills, creams, special diets and therapies to stimulate the nerves and muscles are also employed. Non-medicinal therapies may include: meditation, yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic massages and cognitive therapy. All treatments depend on the type of nerve problem and symptom.

Good foot health is particularly important and special preventative steps should be taken to avoid degenerative progress of the disease:

(a) Avoid continuous pressure on the knees and elbows
(b) Do not walk barefooted
(c) Avoid getting your feet too hot or cold
(d) Wash your feet daily with lukewarm water and mild soap
(e) Dry your feet well and use non-medicated powders with shoes, socks and stockings
(f) Apply cream or lotion to keep foot, especially heels smooth.
(g) Daily foot exams, checking for cuts, blisters, calluses or bruises.

The best way of preventing diabetic neuropathy is by adhering to the recommended treatment for your diabetes as prescribed by your doctor. Taking your diabetes medicines or insulin, blood glucose monitoring, a proper diet and physical activity will help keep your blood sugar levels under control. Keeping your blood glucose level as close to normal as possible will help protect the nerves throughout the entire body.

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Diabetes May Be the Outcome and Risk Factor of Depression

2011-07-17T11:48:00.000-07:00

Depression is defined as a state of low disposition that it influenced person's thoughts, behavior, emotion and physical well-being. This could lead to lose interest on hobbies, difficulty in concentration and even suicide attempt. The patient might experience insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, loss of energy, or aches, pains or digestive problems.

Depression can also affect diabetics. It is not listed as a complication but can become one of the most dangerous complications to a diabetic patient. A depressed individual may loss his interest in controlling glucose level.

In a study conducted by An Pan, Ph.D., of the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, and his team measured the connection of the two syndromes with 65,381 women participants whose age ranges from 50 to 75 in 1996. The women were requested to provide information about their medical records and health practices. The questionnaires were done every two years all through 2006. Women who were identified as diabetic was given another questionnaire about symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatments.

Throughout the 10 years record, 2,844 were identified as type 2 diabetic and the 7,415 has depression problem. Depressed women has trouble managing body mass index (BMI).

As soon as the other risk factor of mood disorder is controlled, women with diabetes were 29 percent to acquire depression. Those who are taking insulin have 53 percent chances than those without diabetes.

The outcome shows that lifestyle issue such as physical activity and BMI in some measure acts as a referee between depression and diabetes. However the link remained irrelevant following the adjustment of such factors, therefore depression may really play a role on diabetes. The findings is also a proof that depression and diabetes are related.

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Diabetes Research Gives You the Tools You Need

2011-07-13T19:10:00.000-07:00

Diabetes research is an important subject for many, many people. There are different types of diabetes, and different ways that it needs to be handled. In order to know that you are handling yours properly you need to immerse yourself in the subject.

If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with diabetes, it can be a scary time, filled with terms and procedures that you aren't familiar with. You have to learn about what causes diabetes, how you need to control it, and what you can do to make everything easier on everyone involved.

Diving into diabetes research may seem overwhelming, but it is actually a great way to empower yourself. By doing a lot of reading and studying on the subject, you will become well acquainted with it quickly, which makes dealing with it much easier. Also, it makes you feel more confident when you are shopping for diabetic supplies and talking with medical professionals about it.

One thing that you should do if you or a loved one has diabetes is to keep up with medical sites. As new diabetes research comes out, you should be able to find news of it quickly and easily. This can give you the upper hand when you are thinking about new treatment options. Knowing about new diabetes discoveries can also help you to make decisions that will make life easier for the person living with diabetes, which is always welcome.

Some sites offer information on day to day living with diabetes. You should be able to find many recipes that are made specifically for those with diabetes and that cater to many tastes and age groups. Also, you will find lesser known information, such as what you can do to deal with the depression that many people with diabetes suffer from. There are some surprising side effects to diabetes that most people aren't familiar with, and by doing diabetes research you can be ready if you or your loved one encounters those side effects.

Look around at some of the available sites that offer good information about diabetes. You will be able to pick a few that are reputable, offer pertinent, up to date info, and are easy to navigate. Once you find these sites, make sure you check in with them regularly to make sure you don't miss important updates.

By doing lots of diabetes research, you will feel ready to handle any curveballs that diabetes may toss your way. You will also find living with this issue easier if you are familiar with it.

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Type 1 Diabetes Diet - Know Your Carbs

2011-07-09T05:12:00.000-07:00

Type 1 diabetes may also be called insulin dependent diabetes. It develops whenever your pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a very important hormone which allows the cells of your body to take blood sugar. Whenever you do not have sufficient insulin, serious health complications as well as death can result. Type 1 diabetes is often genetic and develops during childhood however it may also strike adults. It is a different condition from type 2 diabetes that is much more common. With type 2 diabetes, your pancreas produces plenty of insulin your cells are unable to utilize it properly. Both types are managed with medication and diet. Type 1 necessitates the use of insulin along with a type 1 diabetes diet.

A diabetes diet should be strictly adhered to and adjusted to the amount of insulin you are taking. It takes frequent blood sugar monitoring. Should you skip meals but still take the usual quantity of insulin, your blood sugar levels can dip lacking and throw you into hypoglycemia and cause you to distribute. Therefore it is very important to comprehend the role of a type 1 diabetes diet and how it relates to managing insulin and blood sugar levels.

Your diet plan is composed mainly of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Of those, carbohydrates are what have the most impact on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates are found in sugar and starch; they break down within your body to form glucose. Glucose is exactly what provides your body with energy, so eating enough carbs is important to some nutritious diet. However, eating the right type in the correct amount and at the best time is important to some type 1 diabetes diet.

You should count carbohydrates with type 1 diabetes. The grams of carbs you are taking in are regulated against the dose of insulin you need. Even being off by a number of grams can be enough to affect your blood sugar levels in a negative way. Firstly you should understand what foods have carbs inside them These include vegetables, particularly squash, corn, and potatoes; fruit, milk, honey, sugar, sodas, sweets, rice, cereal, pasta, grains, lentils, and dried beans.

To help you determine the very best carbohydrate containing foods to consume on a diabetes diet, you need to use an index list chart. Foods which have a minimal index list convert into blood sugar more slowly so that they are the best choices. Only carbs are rated on the glycemic index because protein and fat do not have a big effect on blood sugar levels.

In general, for diabetes diet, you need to choose complex carbohydrates whenever possible over refined carbs. This means whole grain bread rather than white bread. It is also better to eat whole fruit and veggies rather than the juices from them as the fiber helps maintain your sugar levels down. Greens for example salad foods could be eaten in abundance. Protein for example meat, egg-whites, and beans could be enjoyed as long as they aren't over eaten because high protein intake stimulates your liver to produce blood sugar.

Type 1 diabetes is really a serious medical condition that may have dire consequences if left untreated. Fortunately by using supplemental insulin and a type 1 diabetes diet, the problem can be successfully managed to help you carry on living a complete and productive life.

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How Gestational Diabetes Symptoms Build Up?

2011-07-07T02:11:00.000-07:00

Gestational diabetes is an endocrine and metabolic disorder of pregnant women. There are changes in the hormone that causes the gestational diabetes symptoms. Every pregnant woman is at risk of this kind of diabetes but not all will suffer. Statistically speaking, four percent of expectant mothers have been diagnose with this type of diabetes and may suffer the different symptoms of this kind of disease.

An abnormal glucose metabolism during pregnancy is the universal definition of gestational diabetes. There have been four known causes of the disorder and it includes obesity during pregnancy, age of more than 35 years, the mother is classified as multiple gestations, and has a family history of gestational diabetes. The latter causes were identified as the primary cause that triggers the human placental lactogen (HPL), a hormone that antagonizes the production of insulin needed by the pregnant mother. Normally, HPL were produced in order to prevent the glucose absorption needed by the mother, instead, the glucose was being provided for the consumption of the baby.

In this type of diabetes, since HPL were being activated, an increase supply of glucose flooded the blood circulation. The flooding of glucose causes the gestational diabetes symptoms that are more likely the same with a patient having diabetes mellitus. If this disorder were left untreated and unmonitored, there will be expected complications to the mother might as well to the fetus. The newborn may have a large body built and heavy weight compared to the normal weight of the newborn, which is called macrosomia. Macrosomia happens for the reason that the large amount of glucose was being consumed by the fetus. And for the pregnant mother the following are the classic indications or the different gestational diabetes symptoms.

? Blurred vision. This manifestation is the most common among the gestational diabetes symptoms. Because of viscosity of the blood, a process called osmosis is activated. As a result, there will be an increase blood volume on the blood circulation. The increase of the blood volume swells the cells of the different body including the lens of the eye causing blurry vision.
? Weariness. Weariness is the lay man's term for fatigue. Fatigue usually happen because of decrease of energy. Always remember that cells need glucose in order to produce energy. In this type of diabetes, since the HPL prevents the absorption of the glucose to be used up for the body cells of the mother, as a result, no energy will be produce resulting to fatigability.
? Frequent infections, including those of the bladder, vagina, and skin. This disease causes the urine to be less concentrated. Less concentrated urine would mean alkalinity which is a good pH for the bacteria to grow and divide. Consequently, there is an increase risk for bacterial infections to the mother.
? Increase Urination or Polyuria. It was observed that there is an increase of glucose in the blood and the body compensates through increasing the blood volume. The kidneys are the ones that maintain the blood volume balance in the body. And since there is an increase amount of blood volume in the body, the action of the kidney is to get rid of the excessive fluid in the blood causing an increase in urination.
? Increase thirst and hunger. In order to replace the loss fluid, the body compensates by increasing the thirst and to relieve the fatigability, a large amount of food will be the recompense.

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Controlling Blood Sugar Levels Important To Prevent And Treat Diabetes

2011-07-03T18:57:00.000-07:00

We as a species are clearly heading down the wrong path with regards to the protection of our health and wellness. The almost total lack of muscular exertion in our sedentary modern world combined with the wrong types of foods and way too much of them are making an ever increasing number of us overweight, sick and immobile.

The outcome of the way we are living is a downgrading of our metabolism (our bodies engine) which is causing us to become over-fat as we simply cannot utilize the energy we take in each day because we have become so inactive.

Being overweight is not a natural condition for the human body and accelerates a host of problems. Even things like the increased loading of the spine and joints causes them to break down and hurt which means the desire to be active is reduced even more.

As a person's strength and fitness further deteriorate and be lost, the world becomes a smaller place and the downward health spiral continues. The quality of life is then reduced for as much as the last third of life which is not how it should be.

Our modern diet of mainly refined and processed non-foods (they have few to zero nutrients) have an abundance of empty calories meaning our blood sugar levels are continually high. There is not enough muscular activity to burn up the sugar in the blood so it hangs around circulating in the blood stream ending up getting into places it should not be causing damage to body organs, tissues and cells.

It is this damage that can trigger serious disease which we see all around us today. Eventually if we keep going down this track our body tries to protect itself from high blood sugar by shutting down the receptors that allow it into the cells. This 'glucose intolerance' is the fore-runner to diabetes which means your body's ability to control blood sugar levels has become impaired.

This is so serious that over the last 20 years the number of diabetics has risen from 30 million to 246 million. This is predicted to be just the tip of the iceberg for as many as one third of diabetics do not even know that they suffer from the disease. Therefore they are doing nothing to halt its progress.

This creeping blood sugar intolerance often displays no visible symptoms and it can be one of the most destructive changes to our body as we get older. Of course we cannot control our age but we can absolutely control the main three factors that change the processing of blood sugar for the worse.

1 - not doing enough proper muscle building and maintaining exercise
2 - a diet high in processed foods that contain man made fats, sugars and starches
3 - body fat levels increasing

The solution - a proper strength training program that will ensure muscles are exercised properly through their ranges of movement with adequate resistance to keep them strong and healthy. This will have them gobbling up sugar from the blood efficiently. Next ditch the processed non-nutrient foods and replace them with whole natural foods that you cook from scratch.

This simple solution of proper exercise 2-3 times each week supported with improved nutrition means you can bring this problem under control or prevent it happening in the first place. The two factors that will have a lasting effect on metabolism is by improving and reducing high levels of glucose in the blood stream and reducing body fat levels over time.

You will be improving your health from the inside where it may not be visible but will give you not only a higher quality of life as well as greater disease protection from these modern killer diseases stalking us all.

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You Can Keep Normal Blood Sugar Levels to Stay Safe

2011-07-01T06:51:00.000-07:00

It is from the studies on diabetes and its spread ratio that United States has an increased bulk of diabetics. Some people are born with diabetes while most others have acquired and developed diabetes. Though proper medications can do with controlling diabetes by way of keeping normal blood sugar levels, many have not been successful with easy methods. As means and measures, insulin and other diabetic medicines are prescribed in pretty many cases. They are proudly saying that diabetes is kept under control simply by injecting a small dose of insulin. It's Ok, but taking insulin is the last resort and the diabetic becomes insulin dependent which is not pleasing though safe. While there are natural ways of increasing blood sugar sensitivity, why should you spend a handful on prescription medication?

If it's put in specific terms, the ways and means can be helping you in easygoing with normal sugar levels and staying safe. It cannot be an issue that you accept a change of lifestyle including proper food, and exercise. Leaving poor eating habits and adopting healthy eating is the first formula to do away with sugar diabetes. When it comes to natural way of keeping the body with normal glucose levels, any sugar sensitive diabetic needs to be stubborn in trying the following.

First, it should be kept in sense that what you eat affects your body's potential to manage low blood sugar at optimal levels. This is because the food intake contains not merely sugar but even increased amount of carbohydrates. Considering this, you should have right choices of diets to maintain normal blood sugar levels after eating. You need to say goodbye to processed foods as they are the first enemies to distort the level of normal blood glucose in the blood stream. If you are able to control your diet, you will be half way on the track to keep off diabetes. Foods high in fiber should be the best choice when you go for eating. In this category, you have to prioritize bean varieties (black beans and kidney beans) as they are atop the list of high fiber foods. Green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits low in sugar can be good choices of natural foods with all nutrients.

Consistent exercise program with simple exercises like jogging and riding on bicycle can help burn fats and reduce inches of waistline with weight loss. That way, with right diet choices and exercise, you can better maintain normal blood sugar levels chart ideal to your whims.

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Who Invented the Insulin Pump?

2011-06-26T18:10:00.000-07:00

Who invented the insulin pump is one question that many does not bother finding the answer to, this is the way that diabetics medicate themselves that the derivative there of is something of little meaning. It is a matter of fact that the use of the insulin pump is easier than using the injection as the catheter is that allows for the insulin to get into the body throughout the day. Who invented the insulin pump? Let us nevertheless find the answers.

The first diabetic insulin pump invented was in the year 1979, and this was done by a one Alfred E.Mann he was approached by a cardiologist who mentioned to him the huge heart problems that are derived as of diabetics and this is then how Alfred got into getting something else done. Alfred was the CEO of the Pacesetter systems company at the time.

We are all aware that the pancreas is the most important production of the very important insulin to the body and this in turn aides in energy been developed from the blood glucose in summary. There are two types of diabetics and the type one is not able to produce insulin at any costs. That is where the use of insulin is high and important. The first diabetic insulin pump invented did happen in the year 1979, there are however many types of modifications to the unit that derived in the year 1985.

The modifications of this device lead to bigger things and also the MiniMed 504 model and this is made with a menu-driven program that was also developed in the same year to work in coordination. During the year 1986 the polyfin infusion set was developed and this was made so that the insulin have a longer shelf life. There is with out question many types of insulin pumps and is available on the market and the decision as to which one you would use lies with you. This is something that you have to decide on as you are the one that will be making use of it.

Who invented to insulin pump is Mr. Alfred E.Mann, but for the record the first implantable set was used on a patient by a Dr. Christopher Saudek. There are a lot of developments that are happening on a regular basis in the favor of diabetic patients and these developments will continue to grow. There is nothing more that would fit in comfortably than someone knowing that there is someone that is taking interest in their lives and well being. The less complicated the better.

To some it would not matter at all as to who invented the insulin pump, as long as they are been medicated and been looked after and there is also an access to the insulin that is given. There are others that are on the other side of the line that prefers knowing all that is needed to know about how, what and where when it comes to the insulin. It is recommended that you learn that you are able to, be it from the internet or books from the library.

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Diabetic Meal Planning - The Basics

2011-06-23T00:17:00.000-07:00

Diabetic meal planning can be quite confusing in the beginning. Even among experts there is some disagreement over the optimum diet for diabetics. However, diabetic meals will have a few things in common and they all possess the goal of controlling blood sugar levels. Sticking with a proper diet is vital towards the successful management of diabetes since it can lessen your dependence upon medication and help prevent complications out of your disease.

The main objective of diabetes meal planning would be to keep your blood sugar at a stable level and avoid dips and spikes. There are more benefits as well. Since type 2 diabetes and obesity often go hand-in-hand, a proper diet will also help slow or reverse weight gain and help normalize levels of cholesterol. Eating a healthy diet plan also ensures the body gets all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and help you stay feeling well.

When it comes to diabetic meal planning, there are some important aspects to bear in mind. To begin with, this diet should be well-balanced which means you receive the important nutrients your body needs. It really should not be a drastic change from an ordinary diet, or else you might find it too hard to stay with. You should attempt to select meals plan that provides lots of variety so you do not get tired of your diet plan. It will be also simple to adhere to and be affordable.

Probably the most crucial areas of diabetic meal planning has to do with the frequency of the meals. You need to eat on a set schedule so you don't have long gaps between meals, or eat too often. Eating on the schedule helps maintain your blood sugar from dipping too low during long gaps or spiking after eating too much.

The kinds of foods you eat play a big role in how your blood sugar levels react too. This is when diabetic meal planning gets difficult for many people. Different foods cause different reactions in your blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates, particularly refined carbs such as sugar and foods created using white flour, cause your blood sugar levels to spike after you eat them.

Whole grains, or complex carbs, are metabolized by the body slower by eating those instead, you are able to avoid high blood glucose readings once you eat. In addition to the type of carbs you consume, you must also monitor the quantity you eat each day. This can vary based on every individual based on the extent of the disease and the amount of diabetes medication you take. That's the reason using a blood sugar monitor is essential; it lets you know precisely how your blood sugar levels react to the foods you consume.

Proper diabetic meal planning considers the amount of carbohydrates, fat, and calories you eat every day. A diet that's low in fat and calories can help you cope with accompanying unhealthy weight. The amount of calories you need every day is determined by your age, gender, and activity level. While diabetic meal planning might seem daunting at first, as time passes and exercise, it becomes second nature, and it is worth the effort because it can help you take control of your diabetes and for that reason extend your life.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Chronic Eye Complications of Uncontrolled Diabetes!

2011-06-20T13:19:00.000-07:00

Type 2 diabetes is a continuously increasing burden to the government and to society. As stated by the National Diabetes Statistics, 1.6 million new cases of Type 2 diabetes were discovered and diagnosed in the United States in 2007 and this prevalence rate is continuously and exponentially growing every year.

Do you ever wonder why your doctor is so keen for you to control your blood sugar? You see, uncontrolled diabetes may result in multiple, yet preventable types of chronic complications. As mentioned in an article published by the Centers for Disease Control, early diagnosis and the application of available measures is a must to reduce the incidence and the severity of these chronic complications.

Diabetes is the most common cause of blindness in the United States. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetics are twenty five times more prone to the development of eye problems compared to the general population.

There three most common eye complications of uncontrolled diabetes are:

1. Diabetic retinopathy: Diabetic retinopathy is an eye problem in diabetics that affects the nerve-containing tissue of the eye. It is one of the leading causes of blindness among American adults each year. Believe it or not, the lifetime prevalence of this eye problem in diabetics is seventy percent. As mentioned again by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), diabetic retinopathy is almost always asymptomatic during its treatable stages. And so, if you happen to have Type 2 diabetes, the most reasonable way to prevent this eye problem from occurring is to regularly check with your opthalmologist.

2. Cataracts: As stated by CDC, diabetics are 1.6 times more prone to develop cataract in one or both eyes compared to those who do not have diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2. Diabetics most commonly acquire snowflake cataracts which usually resolve with good blood sugar control. However, there are those that develop persistent cataracts who need to undergo cataract extraction to restore their vision. In most cases, cataract extraction can restore ninety to ninety-five percent of the normal vision.

3. Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a problem caused by the increased pressure within your eye. There are two types of glaucoma seen in diabetics:

the open-angle glaucoma, the most common form of glaucoma in the diabetic population, andthe neovascular glaucoma, the more severe kind of glaucoma that usually occurs concomitantly with diabetic retinopathy

Early diagnosis and emergency surgery are the most needed medical interventions to save your eye from the full development of this problem.

Regular eye check-ups and good blood sugar control are the cornerstone for proper eye care in people with diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. The more you control your blood sugar the lesser your chances in developing these eye problems.

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Effective Diabetic Diet Plans

2011-06-16T05:11:00.000-07:00

The increasing convenience of life and the enjoyment of availability of food have made a lot of people overweight in the past few years. Weight loss has become a common problem for most individuals. The major necessity for losing weight is to burn fat. Burning fats is the best way to lose weight and is considered great challenge. It is not easy to leave behind the routine and luxury of eating in a snap, adjustment is a crucial stage to go through but the best ways to lose weight is to withstand this changes.

There are several best ways to lose weight but in order to keep up and attain great results; a person should have proper commitment to these matters. Nothing is impossible with great inspiration and motivation. There are thousands of people who have attained their ideal body weight after serious measures and sacrifices and you can also do it as well.

These 3 best ways to lose weight serves as a good guide in order to follow through a specific changes and methods to promote weight loss.

1. Fat-free diet and fat burning diet. Diet is always a must for those who wanted to try a best way to lose weight fast. Most significantly because food intake is the source of calories and fats that are stored in the body. Having a fat-free diet will surely be a great adjustment, things will never be the way they were but hey, always remember to stay focus. Your sacrifice will turn out to be beneficial. Stay away from fatty foods and high-calorie intake. There are also foods that can promote faster burning of fats and calories such as negative-calorie food. These foods need more calories to digest than the calorie it contains. Substituting foods will be easier to stick with, get rid of the unhealthy ones and replaced them with healthy substitute with lesser fat content but has the same satisfying feeling after eating.

2. Fat-burning exercise routine and program. Get into the best way to lose weight fast and enroll yourself in an exercise program. Having an expert and a trainer will motivate you to exercise more. Expert's guide will also assure you that all your hard work will resort to great outcome with their proper training and knowledgeable guide. It is time to shake the laziness off and start an active life and start the best ways to lose weight. A constant and regular work out routine will result to gradual but progressive burn of fat and weight loss. Sedentary lifestyles should be changed into a more active state so you don't store more unused calories and promote fat storage. Jogging and running every morning is a great example of modifying your lifestyle into an active one.

3. Focus on one area at a time. Working out to generally burn fat and lose weight will surely take some time to take effect and see results. However, if you are the type of person with lesser fat problem, focus on one area at once and do the rest mildly. For example, you are constantly worried about your belly fats, seek for routines and exercises that will burn fat and lose weight and focuses on abdominal muscles. Once you succeed on this, proceed with other concerns such as thighs, arms and etc. Fulfilling task one at a time is a best way to lose weight fast and motivate your self to maintain that drive and determination.

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Your Emotional Health and Diabetes

2011-06-11T16:06:00.000-07:00

So you maybe wondering what does your emotional well being have to do with diabetes? Well, there a lot of factors that contribute toward diabetes, including other diseases as well. But one factor that many of us don't put into consideration is our emotional health.

One example would be stress. Most of us knows that stress kills. Stress effects our immune system and it makes us more susceptible to diseases. And when you're stressed out, you're not likely to take better care of yourself. You're not likely to eat nutritious foods or exercise. Abuse of alcohol or drugs is a good sign of poor emotional health.

When stress persists in our bodies, it causes the pancreas (the organ around your stomach that produces insulin) to work harder, producing more insulin. Overtime, the overproduction of insulin, resulting from stress as well as poor eating and physical inactivity, causes the pancreas to shut down, thus, causing diabetes.

Diabetes is sometimes triggered by lack of joy in one's life, as well as a bad diet and physical inactivity. When the emotions are out of balance, the physical body can exhibit nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, immune conditions, or disease symptoms.

The CDC states that 85% of all (physical) diseases have an emotional component; other experts claim that this number may be as high as 100%. It is no longer a secret that our physical health is deeply connected to our mental projections and beliefs. While this may scare many who are not ready to take responsibility for how they feel, what they think, and their beliefs about their world, it is also hugely powerful, putting the power back in our hands. Through our choices of how we deal with our thoughts and emotions, we are responsible for and truly in control of our health and well-being.

So, what can you do to keep this from happening to you?

- If you're surrounded by people who're living unhealthy lifestyles, deviate away from these people and surround yourself with people who are living healthy lifestyles.

- Find activities you really enjoy: Listen to some good music, do some workouts you enjoy, read inspiring books, associate with inspiring people, travel, and so on.

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We Are All At Risk Of The Modern Day Villain - Diabetes

2011-06-08T05:13:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe but the average person consumes 2-3 pounds of sugar each week. But it is really not surprising when you consider that highly refined sugar in many forms is being added to most processed foods. Everything from bread to peanut butter and ketch-up along with the usual sweet baked goods get a good dose of sugar.

Back in the early 1900's we used to only consume 5 pound of sugar each per year but now our annual consumption is around 135 pounds and it is having a devastating affect on our health. A recurring constant influx of sugar into the bloodstream keeps upsetting the body's blood-sugar balance. This triggers the release of the hormone insulin, which the body uses to keep blood-sugar at a stable and safe level.

When we eat food our body converts carbohydrates into sugar (glucose) which is our main source of energy. It is transported in our blood stream to muscle cells to be used for energy. With our sedentary and largely inactive lifestyles our un-toned muscles require little energy so they refuse to allow the glucose into the cells (glucose resistance).

Then it circulates together with high levels of insulin around the body with no-where to go getting into places it should not be damaging organs, tissues and cells as it is a strong chemical brew. Our blood sugar levels are critical for good health and can affect how hungry we feel, how energetic we are, if we store body fat or burn it for energy.

Sometimes after we eat something with sugar in it the resulting insulin surge causes too much blood sugar to be transported out of our blood leaving us with too low blood sugar levels. This leaves us feeling fatigued and hungry and we are then driven to eat something with a high sugar content. When we do the cycle continues and we have wildly fluctuating blood sugar and hormone levels

If this continues over a period of time we are setting ourselves up for the disease that is now epidemic in our world - diabetes. One in four of us has pre-diabetes and does not even know it. One in three of us will actually get full blown diabetes. This is serious as it is the fourth leading cause of death world-wide and climbing.

You can reduce this risk by 1) toning up your muscular system with strength training exercise so a higher amount of sugar gets taken up and used from the blood and 2) by ditching as many processed foods as possible and replacing them with natural whole foods that you cook from scratch. That way you know there is no hidden sugar in them so you have greater control over what goes into your body.

Strength training exercise is the most potent diabetes defense available to us. It also decreases dangerous abdominal body fat. This is the stuff inside your gut that causes the biggest health risks and increases insulin resistance along with your disease risk.

The damage that leads to this nasty disease does not happen overnight. It can take many years to develop but when it does there is no fixing the damage that has occurred. A proper strength training program improves your body's ability to control blood sugar on many levels and it is something that we can all easily do and will help prevent or even treat diabetes if you already have it.

A few simple lifestyle changes such as improved eating and a program of proper exercise is your very best protection against this modern day villain. Keeping better control your blood sugar levels is the number one best thing you can do to guard your good health.

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What Are Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms?

2011-06-04T02:47:00.000-07:00

Many cases of type 1 diabetes develop in early childhood due to genetic reasons. However, even though it is not common, adults may also develop type 1 diabetes. This really is considered to happen as a result of a virus or an auto-immune response that triggers harm to the insulin producing cells of the pancreas. Regardless of the cause, all sorts of things exactly the same; the body is no longer capable of producing enough insulin. When that occurs, there are several characteristic type 1 diabetes symptoms that prove.

One of the most common type 1 diabetes symptoms is increased thirst. Normally, this is associated with a rise in urinary frequency. This happens because high levels of blood sugar levels cause fluids to be pulled out of your body tissues, leaving you somewhat dehydrated and constantly thirsty. That causes you to definitely drink many you are visiting the bathroom frequently as a result.

Another of the more common diabetes symptoms is increased hunger. You might constantly feel hungry, even after you eat a big meal. That occurs because your low insulin levels keep your cells from taking in blood sugar. Blood sugar is fuel for the cells. When they can't get enough sugar, they literally starve and will send signals which make you are feeling hungry all the time.

Surprisingly, even though you drink and eat more, weight loss is another of the diabetes symptoms. Sometimes the load loss could be rapid and dramatic. Such things happen since your cells cannot consume blood glucose so the muscles lose mass and your fat stores get depleted.

Along with weight reduction comes extreme fatigue. Glucose is fuel for your bodily functions and it is also what provides you with energy to go about your daily life. In case your body is not able to utilize blood sugar levels because of low levels of insulin, you'll feel tired and irritable most of the time.

Type 1 diabetes symptoms likewise incorporate blurred eyesight. This happens because fluid is pulled out of the tissues of the eyes. When that happens, the lens is not able to focus properly so you have blurred vision consequently.

Because this medical problem is frequently presents itself during childhood, you should observe that children may display additional symptoms since they are not able to communicate as readily. The type 1 diabetes symptoms experienced by adults apply but kids could also show moody, unusual, or irritable behavior. Yeast infections are also associated with your body in infants and the first symptom might be a severe diaper rash.

Should you experience these diabetes symptoms, it is suggested to have a medical evaluation. The problem can be quickly diagnosed with simple blood tests. You will find effective treatments available that may help you manage your disease. Your body is generally not reversible but it could be controlled through insulin supplements and diet.

Ignoring diabetes type 1 symptoms could have serious consequences. Long-term elevated glucose levels may cause cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney failure, osteoporosis, pregnancy complications, foot problems, gum infections, hearing difficulties, and blindness.

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Omega 3 Fish Oil - Pre Diabetes And The Diabetic Undershirt

2011-05-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

Pre diabetes is a health state that is considered a possible precursor to type 2 diabetes. It is likely that it will be only a matter of time before pre diabetes is treated as a disease. People are looking for ways to decrease the effects of pre diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is a small vessel disease. The increased circulating blood sugar seems to "poison" the linings of small blood vessels. These blood vessel's linings thicken and make it more difficult for nutrients to cross from the blood stream into the surrounding tissues. As a result, tissues such as the eyes, heart and kidneys undergo pathological changes.

One of these changes occurs in the feet. The small vessel changes of high blood sugar levels cause the nerves throughout the body to lose function. In the feet, the nerves help monitor small changes in pressure and other potential injuries to the tissues in the feet. Because the feet are constantly impacting the ground, it is possible that the feet may not be able to detect serious injuries before it is too late. As a result, people with diabetes are at risk for injury and even amputation of the limb if the injury is severe enough. In addition, people with diabetes have a more difficult time healing.

A company was recently touted as having a sensor that could be worn as an undershirt. Attached to the shirt is a sensor that records the accumulative effects of the day's activities. The thought is that by monitoring the forces produced during the day's exercise and normal activities, the individual would be able to determine when repetitive forces reached a threshold where they put the feet at risk for breakdown of the skin.

Once the skin breaks down in a person with diabetes, there is the distinct possibility that the break in the skin will not seal over. Any ulcer may become more difficult to heal and in many cases impossible to heal. Therefore, the sensing device could alert the patient to increased risk for skin breakdown.

The device is manufactured by a company called Sensics. To date, the device is only available for health professionals who are in charge of caring for people with diabetes. Stay tuned.

What is interesting is that technology is being used to detect another threshold with respect to type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the number one cause of amputations in the United States.

Many people are not able to alter their diet or exercise level to the degree that will significantly impact on their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. As a result many people have turned to supplements to give themselves an edge in the Sugar War that is all around us.

Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to reduse the risk for people with pre diabetes progressing to type 2 diabetes. Omega 3 fish oil is known for its positive effects on a variety of health conditions including pre diabetes.

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Free Diabetes Meter - What Are the Benefits?

2011-05-28T09:35:00.000-07:00

Diabetes, cancer and heart disease are representative of the chronic diseases that are considered to be leading causes of disability and death according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Among adults, diabetes is responsible for the majority of cases of kidney failure, blindness and non-traumatic amputations of the lower extremities. Almost 24 million people in the US have been diagnosed with diabetes and the number of new cases is increasing each year. Furthermore, many cases remain undiagnosed, and these numbers are estimated to be between six to eight million. The disease can be controlled, so a free diabetes meter is just the thing most folks need.

Having diabetes means your blood sugar or blood glucose is too high. A diabetes meter only needs a drop of blood to test the level of glucose in your bloodstream at any given moment. Blood sugar is typically measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), but these units are rarely referred to when discussing the target range. Before meals or first thing in the morning before breakfast, the target range is 70 to 130 for most people. An hour or two after eating a meal, the target level should be lower than 180. A free diabetes meter or glucometer can be used at home to test your blood sugar levels at regular intervals.

There are many sources for a free diabetes meter. A number of online companies offer free meters and test supplies to those who qualify by filling out a short survey. There are also advertisements in popular magazines, especially health and fitness magazines, that explain how to get your free glucose meter. You can also find brochures in the doctor's office, drug store and other health facilities. You can also receive free cookbooks, meal planners and recipes for diabetics. All this can help you maintain acceptable blood sugar levels in order to ward off the serious and devastating complications of the disease.

Your free diabetes meter can provide quick and accurate results regarding your blood glucose levels. If the level is too high, that can alert you to cut back on white bread or pasta during your next meal. Although it is a little more complicated than that, it still gives you an idea on how to use the diabetes meter in conjunction with meal planning. After each test, record your results in a log book. Over time you will see trends that will help you better manage diabetes.

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These Are Bad Foods for Diabetics - 5 Foods to Avoid Right Now

2011-05-25T20:11:00.000-07:00

One way of prevention and managing diabetes is by swallowing pills in which the body metabolism gets weakened in the long run. Another way is by eating right foods and avoiding bad foods for diabetics. A simple description of unhealthy foods for diabetics can be taken for evaluation by getting into the back shouldering lines.

Simple carbohydrates:

As simple carbohydrates are self potent to raise blood sugar levels, better you avoid such foods high in carbohydrates. The food grains brown or yellow turn white when they are processed to 'fine'. When the food grains undergo refining process, the fiber characteristic of the outer shell is crashed to zero measure. Right now, the grains are high carb foods that can increase blood sugar levels. White rice, white bread, potatoes, refined pasta, and white yeast rolls are all in the list of bad foods for diabetics. The consumables using flour, butter, and baking powder are listed as fatty foods. For diabetics, they are all mostly causing damages to organisms.

Fatty dairy products:

Whole dairy products are fatty foods. They are loaded with high fats and simple carbohydrates that are contributing extremely to cause distorted rise in blood sugar in the bloodstream. It is important that a diabetic keeps off or maintains a restriction of whole milk, yogurt products, sliced cheeses, and ice creams. These are accounted as harmful and not worth of healthy foods for diabetics.

Saturated fats:

Meats, pork, beef, and coconut products are high in saturated fats. As saturated fats can breed up the levels of triglycerides, the chance to increase the risk for heart disease and associated problems is more. So, such bad foods with saturated fats ought to be avoided for diabetes. Consuming foods with saturated fats can result in increased cholesterol deposits inside the arteries. As the foods high in fats such as butter, whole milk dairy products, dark meat of poultry, and poultry skin are not healthy foods for diabetics, they can be avoided for eating.

Salty foods:

Many of the food supplements and snacks are prepared with added salt, rich in sodium, to enhance the taste to the sharp edge. Sodium has been proven to cause circulation problem by absorbing more water than needed to the body. So, canned meats, and soups should be avoided.

Harmful drinks:

As alcoholic drinks lower sugar levels, eliminating these can be safe for your health. Fruits in the form of juices with added sweeteners, high in fructose, can be one of the reasons to cause spikes in blood sugar levels.

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Understand and Manage Diabetes - Tips for Controlling Diabetes

2011-05-22T05:25:00.000-07:00

Diabetes is a progressive disease marked by high levels of glucose or blood sugar. This situation may be caused by:

an unhealthy pancreas not making or producing enough insulin, and orthe liver, muscles and fat cells not assimilating or absorbing or responding to the insulin a normal manner.

This results in excess sugar or glucose in the blood and is the beginning of an extremely unhealthy and dangerous health condition. This condition may be identified or suspected through the symptoms of blurry vision, excessive thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, intense hunger and unusual weight loss.

Now, conventional wisdom says that there is no cure for diabetes. However, there are some traditional schools of thought that suggest that in some cases this malady can be reversed.

Even so, we know that we can use diet, exercise and medicines to control and manage blood sugar levels, and in this way alleviate or prevent the symptoms associated with diabetes.

To effectively treat or manage diabetes we should:

monitor and control our blood pressure and cholesterol levelseducate ourselves about diabetes and the best or optimal approaches for monitoring and managing itmaintain a regular exercise regimenmanage our diet, paying close attention to our intake of fats, carbs and proteins. Vegetables, particularly green and leafy, should always be on the menu. And here I would like to specifically add herbs, because herbs are foodUse medication as prescribed by your health care professional.

Of course, it seems that for most people the biggest challenge with a diabetes management or control program is the diet part of it.

What to eat, how much to eat, when to eat, how to prepare what you will eat?

Your health care professional or dietitian will most likely discuss the Food Pyramid with you. The three (3) major food groups - carbohydrates/fruits/vegetables, proteins and fats - should be discussed and understood.

Most health care professionals recommend that you eat most of your meals from the carbohydrates/fruits/vegetables group. However, not all carbs are created equally, and you must consider the related glycemic index factor.

This is one reasons why it's very important to discuss your food intake with your diet planning team. The plan should be specifically designed for you, taking into consideration your age, weight, level of physical activity and of course your current health status.

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Type 2 Diabetes - How Sleep Deprivation Can Help Put on the Pounds!

2011-05-18T16:19:00.000-07:00

Diabetes can make you feel more tired than normal for a number of reasons... people with Type 2 diabetes, especially if they are overweight, may unknowingly suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, caused by the narrowing of the upper airways.

What wouldn't you give to sleep like you did when you were a child? Do you remember how your Mom would coerce you to bed at exactly 8pm, telling you how you would grow taller the next day if you had enough sleep? Then, college came along, and your body adapted to long hours of studying (or was it partying?) and 2 to 3 hours of sleep each day. Now at the workplace, where a typical day means 8 or 9 hours of labor, 3 hours of socialization, 3 hours of housework and what's left of the hours is devoted to other activities and sleep.

Do you would think your active 18-hour days would keep you fit and healthy? But no, you are still overweight, tired and almost always, hungry.

Why is this the case?

Studies have shown that there is a relationship between sleep deprivation and weight gain. Since the main purpose of sleep is to recharge and renew our bodies, a lot of hormones that have something to do with energy and appetite are also affected.

Hormones like:

1. Dopamine and serotonin: If you sleep less hours, the body balances its hormone levels by making you crave sweet, sugary foods since these have the same dopamine-serotonin releasing effect.

2. Ghrelin: Ghrelln is an appetite stimulating hormone. Lack of sleep leads to excess release of this hormone which makes you feel hungry, even if you just ate.

3. Leptin: Leptin is called the satiety hormone. The body delays release of this hormone if you don't get enough sleep.

Simply put, if your body does not get enough sleep, it feels like it's artillery has not been stocked, therefore, it compensates by sending out signals to make you eat more so it can get more ammo. This is why adults who get less than 7 to 9 hours sleep have a hard time controlling their weight.

According to the American Diabetes Association, regular sleep loss leads us to have increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines and low-grade inflammation known to trigger insulin resistance and the development of Type 2 diabetes. As well, overweight people are at a high risk of developing sleep disorders like sleep apnea (a condition that causes temporary gaps between breaths while sleeping).

People who don't get enough sleep during the night typically have low energy throughout the day... especially to exercise or prepare nutritious meals. So now you see that lack of sleep can affect weight gain and increase your risk in developing Type 2 diabetes.

Here are some tips to help you sleep better:

make your bedroom your sleep sanctuarygo to bed and wake up around the same time every daystart winding down about 2 hours before bed. Do not exercise, eat in excess or attend to something stressfulavoid stimulants like coffee or tea before going to bedSleep is not a luxury, but a necessity. Sleep recharges you both mentally and physically. You are better able to fight off stress when you are well rested. Most adults still need about 8 hours of sleep. There are many studies linking obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

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Can One Doctor Help Manage Diabetes?

2011-05-16T00:38:00.000-07:00

Bad eating habits and lifestyle issues are aiding to rise of diabetics. Treatment of diabetes has led to a specific specialization in medicine called as diabetologists or diabetic consultants. But the question that arises is - If Diabetes is more of a lifestyle disease then how can just one doctor help? Answer to this is an emphatic 'NO'.

A Doctor all alone cannot help a diabetic. It involves stress on lifestyle modifications which require intensive counseling not only from a dietitian but also from a psychiatrist at times. Moreover, the patient should be regularly told as to how many calories should he / she eat and in which form along with medicines to control Diabetes.

According to Dr Kirti Soota, leading Diabetic Consultant in Delhi, "Intensive Dietary Counseling at times 1-2 hrs is required for diabetic patients by the Dietitians. This is apart from usual 15 minutes that a doctor normally spends with the patient. This is required as patients at times go in depression because of a feeling that their lifestyle would change completely and slowly their condition will deteriorate. At times alcoholics ask whether diabetes would result in a complete stop on their alcohol intake. May be the patient has become diabetic as he/she was alcoholic. In such cases help of a psychiatrist is also required."

Along with Diabetes there are other co-morbid conditions that need to be monitored. Patient also needs to be observed for his lipids, liver functioning, glycosylated hemoglobin. Vascular neuropathy also needs to be ruled out in such cases. Foot amputations are one of the major problems of diabetics as they don't even come to know if some sort of infection has happened in their feet. To avoid these conditions, proper feet examination needs to be done for diabetics all the time.

All the above suggest that treatment / management of Diabetes is a team effort by doctors (Diabetic Consultants, Psychiatrists etc.) and dietitians as it not only includes treatment through medicines but also requires a lot of lifestyle modifications. Hence a patient should choose their team i.e. Doctor & Dietitian very carefully.

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Diabetes in America: Emotional Support Needed

2011-05-12T21:42:00.000-07:00

According to the Center for Disease Control almost 11% of the adult population in the United States has been diagnosed with either type-1 or type-2 diabetes. An additional 57 million people have pre-diabetes which is a condition when average blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Both of these populations total 81.6 million people in the US that have diabetes or are at risk for a diabetes diagnosis if their lifestyles are not changed. The agency projects that as many as 1 in 3 adults will have diabetes by 2050 which equates to 39 million people. The majority, 90% to 95%, of these individuals have type-2 diabetes.

Taking Control

Although these statistics indicate a significant epidemic, the outlook for individuals does not have to be a hopeless one. Unlike other chronic illnesses, diabetes allows individuals to take control of their lifestyle and make significant impacts on their quality of life. By taking control and incorporating healthy habits into one's daily life, one can significantly minimize the risk of diabetes complications which can include eye complications, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, sexual dysfunction, and extremity amputation. For some individuals there is even a possibility of reversing diabetes.

The Diabetes Lifestyle

So what does a healthy diabetes lifestyle consist of? First, for many it involves the elimination of unhealthy habits such as smoking, excessive drinking, overeating, poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle. Second, it involves the incorporation of healthy lifestyle habits into one daily life that includes a low carbohydrate and low sugar diet, exercise, glucose monitoring, a medication regimen, consistent visits to a medical team and constant learning about the disease and its lifestyle.

Even though individuals with diabetes can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes complications by adhering to a healthy lifestyle, very few individuals do. For example, 70% of the individuals with type-2 diabetes are considered overweight and their diabetes diagnosis is correlated with their being overweight. For many of these individuals, losing weight can reverse a type-2 diabetes diagnosis. Given this, diabetes continues to grow with almost 90% of the diagnosis' being type-2.

So why is it difficult for individuals to make healthy lifestyle changes and significantly impact diabetes complications and quality of life? The answer is complicated and it may involve practical and emotional dynamics which include knowledge and acceptance. A research study concluded that 95% of diabetes care is considered self-care. That means that only 5% of diabetes care is provided by a medical team and the remaining 95% of the care must be provided by the individual with diabetes and their families. In general, self-care consists of making significant lifestyle changes that include the elimination of unhealthy behaviors and the integration of healthy behaviors. This may mean giving up favorite foods, stopping smoking, and starting an exercise program For many learning the diabetes lifestyle and incorporating it into one's life can be an overwhelming and emotional endeavor. It is no wonder that many people with diabetes are not motivated to make such significant lifestyle changes.

Support

How can individuals be supported through this transition to a healthy diabetes lifestyle and how can one become motivated to learn and live a diabetes lifestyle? Countless studies have been conducted on the correlation between depression and diabetes. Depression has been identified as a significant factor why individuals do not adhere to a healthy diabetes lifestyle, even though the benefits are compelling. Other emotional struggles also appear to interfere with one's motivation to make the necessary lifestyle adjustments, such as fear, anger, sadness and denial. The process of developing motivation can be emotional as one works through these emotional dynamics. Trained counseling professionals at the Colorado Counseling and Wellness Institute can provide support and guidance to help individuals move towards acceptance and develop motivation to live a healthy life with diabetes. Diabetes is being called a lifestyle disease, and hopefully if all Americans can begin to live a healthy lifestyle, the diabetes trend will starting moving down.

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Are Your Symptoms Really Indicative of Diabetes 219?

2011-05-09T10:36:00.000-07:00

Each person who experiences symptoms of diabetes may experience different symptoms. One person might come down with symptoms and get diagnosed quickly. Another person's diabetes symptoms might be more subtle and that person could be misdiagnosed a few times before a correct diagnosis is made. You need to know which symptoms are almost always diabetes related. In this article we will talk about some of the major symptoms of this disease. If you or your loved ones experience any of these symptoms I urge you to see a health care provider immediately.

The most noticeable signs of each Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is that the body stops the production of insulin in the means it usually does so. Still, this is not as apparent as, say, the symptoms from the common flu. Generally, is only noticed when you meet with your doctor for another matter. When a blood or organ test is done, the lower levels of insulin can be observed. Type 1 often times gets diagnosed when a person is rather young and is usually discovered on the account of the physician trying to diagnose a bug. Are you more easily irritated and don't know why? While every one has bad moods occasionally, unexplainable irritability could be caused by issues with your blood sugar levels. If your blood sugar levels are unstable, it is a sure sign to get checked for diabetes. The reason people start becoming more irritable when they start becoming diabetic is because their body is no longer processing food correctly. So if you can't find an explanation for your mood swings, have your doctor test your for diabetes and hypoglycemia.

Do you find it difficult to concentrate? Do you suddenly faint for reasons unknown? These symptoms too may signify diabetes. Diabetes prohibits the body's ability to regulate insulin and blood sugar levels. The reason you may feel light headed or even faint is because of the fluctuation of your blood sugar levels. You need to consult your doctor if you experience these spells especially if you experience feeling drained of energy after. You may have lower than normal blood glucose. Or you could simply need insulin treatments. You should consult your doctor to figure out what is going on.

Diabetes is usually a challenge to diagnose. This is as a result of not everyone being familiar with the main signs of diabetes so they don't know what to watch out for. A good rule of thumb is if you are not acting like your usual self, it is time to get a hold of your physician.

Make sure to remember that the symptoms that are directly associated with diabetes are not usually shown outwardly. A blood test and test of your pancreas will be vital to give you a correct diagnosis. After you have the appropriate diagnosis, you'll be able to find out how to feel better and get back to a normal lifestyle.

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Skin Disorders Linked To Diabetes

2011-05-07T11:05:00.000-07:00

It goes without saying that people with diabetes have many things to worry about. Skin care must rank high on their list of these priorities.

Who hasn't heard about a diabetic having a toe or foot amputated because of gangrene? However, there are many other skin care disorders that can affect the skin of those with diabetes.

To compound the problem, diabetes often causes nerve damage making it hard for diabetics to even know if they are experiencing any skin problems. This poses a danger as any infection or other skin problem must be treated early to avoid any longterm complications.

There are some skin conditions that happen to diabetics that are also common to non-diabetes as well. Some of these would include acanthosis nigricans, bacterial infections, fungal infections, allergic reactions, and itching.

However, some skin conditions are only linked to diabetes. These would include: diabetic dermopahty (white spots), necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD), bullosis diabeticorum (diabetic blisters) and eruptive xanthomatosis.

Dehydration is a condition that is very common to diabetics, especially if their blood glucose levels are not in control. When the skin becomes dry it has a tendency to crack. These cracks allow bacteria and other infectious agents to enter the body. If these infections are not treated early serious medical conditions can occur, often leading to amputations

Adding to the problem for diabetics is that circulation to the extremities of body is not good. This causes any sores or other skin problems to heal slowly.

As is true in most health issues, prevention is the best cure. This is certainly the case in preventing complications due to any of these skin disorders.

Fortunately, with proper skin care, most of these skin problems can be either prevented or treated. Many of these skin disorders can be avoided by proper blood glucose control.

People with diabetes have many skin problems but by following the advice of their doctor or other health care they can avoid many of the skin disorders that are linked to diabetes.

Diabetes is fast becoming an epidemic. The American Diabetes Society estimates that by 2050 one out of three Americans will suffer from diabetes. It is imperative for everyone to educated themselves on the symptoms of diabetes as well as learning how to avoid developing it.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Including Almonds In Your Diet May Help Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes!

2011-05-03T12:27:00.000-07:00

At 162 calories per ounce almonds are something to be eaten sparingly, but their fat content could be helpful in weight control and the prevention of Type 2 diabetes. That was the conclusion reached by researchers who published the results of their study in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism, January 2011.

Fourteen volunteers with impaired ability to handle sugar were included in the study. Each was given the same breakfast with whole almonds, almond butter, almond flour, almond oil or no almond product. Those who ate whole almonds felt the fullest and had the most even concentration of blood sugar throughout the day. Almond butter and almond oil decreased blood sugar levels and the volunteers who consumed almond oil showed even levels of blood sugar throughout the day. It was therefore concluded the inclusion of almonds with breakfast would likely help to control overeating and blood sugar levels.

An ounce of almonds (23 nuts) provides:

3 grams of dietary fiber or 14 per cent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of fiberplus 6 grams of protein7 per cent of the RDA of calcium, and6 per cent of the RDA for iron

They are also a good source of vitamins E and B2 (riboflavin). With a glycemic index (GI) of 0, almonds actually help to lower the GI of any meal in which they are included.

Recipes which include almonds: Slivered almonds make a nice breakfast with oatmeal and cinnamon. Or try a recipe English chef Jamie Oliver created for the Almond Board of California. His recipe for roasted almonds also includes olive oil, coriander and chili peppers.

Allrecipes.com recommends barley salad with apricots, almonds, yogurt, honey, onion, parsley, canola oil, lemon, cinnamon, turmeric and nutmeg. Also from allrecipes.com is a recipe for beet salad with almonds, which also includes olive oil, chives, lemon juice and feta cheese.

When buying almonds buy the kind that have their skins still on them, since that is where most of the fiber is located. If you buy them with their shells still on them you can use the shells for composting.

Grow your own: Almond trees provide beauty to landscaping with their light pink blossoms in the spring. They are related to peaches and the nut resembles a peach seed inside the fruit. Plant almond trees in sunny locations, with plenty of fertilizer or compost in the hole. Planting two or more trees near each other is a good idea for cross- fertilization. Prop up a sapling with a strong stick to keep it from blowing over the first year. Pruning away dead branches and keeping the tree from getting too bushy will help it to grow and allow the wind to blow harmlessly through it.

Harvest your almonds in the summer when the fruits dry and split open, making the seeds easily accessible.

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Major Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes and Its Treatment

2011-04-30T05:48:00.000-07:00

There are more and more people getting type 2 diabetes nowadays. Type 2 diabetes is caused by the deficiency of insulin and hyperglycemia. Although this disease usually happens in adults over 40 years old, it is increasingly seen in teenagers and children.

Now, let's take a look at the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes:

Age. As people age's grow, the chance of being diagnosed by diabetes type 2 is higher. So, for people who are older than 40 years old are at a higher risk of getting this disease. That's why they should have a regular check up for their blood sugar levels.Obesity. Being overweight is at a higher risk of getting diabetes type 2. So, you have to maintain your weight in a normal level.Genetic factors. If your family members are suffering diabetes, you are at a higher risk of being diagnosed with diabetes too.People with high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure are also at a higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes.

Well, those are some major risk factors for type 2 diabetes that you should know. If you are experiencing any diabetes symptoms such as increased urination, increased thirst, losing weight, blurred vision, tingling and numbness, you should directly visit your doctor to consult further about your condition. Don't wait until the condition is severe.

Pay more attention your health. You should have a regular check up for your body to make sure that you are not getting any diseases. Remember that prevention is better than cure.

Now, here is some information for you about natural treatments for diabetes:

Acupressure. This can decrease the harshness of diabetes by normalizing the "qi" flow to our organs.Aloe vera. It can reduce our blood glucose.Salacia oblonga. This is a natural herbs which is said to control our glucose.Yoga. This is a natural cure by massaging internal organs particularly. Cinnamon. It can help you to control diabetes by nourishing digestive system. It also help to support the blood glucose metabolism.Ginseng. It is trusted for it's function to promote vigor, cholesterol, increase immunity, lower blood sugar and nourish the nervous system.Bitter melon. Bitter melon can increase our body's ability to utilize blood glucose naturally. That's why bitter melon is very suitable for type 2 diabetes mellitus with insulin resistance.Reflexology. This can help us in controlling diabetes and our body's system.This article has been viewed 63 time(s).
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Type 2 Diabetes - Reversing Diabetes!

2011-04-27T09:47:00.000-07:00

Tired of taking your anti-diabetic medication? Do you feel you have more than enough of those painful, stinging, sometimes emotionally scarring insulin injections? Do you want to free yourself from the never-ending cycle of taking your meds, having low blood sugar levels and then needing to eat candy to raise it again? Hey cheer up! Type 2 diabetes is not a disease you need to live with all through the days of your life. Do you know there is still a way of controlling, and sometimes even reversing your Type 2 diabetes?

Are you ready to start your battle with Type 2 diabetes? Do you want to get to the heart of the problem and get rid of it once and for all?

The real cornerstone of treatment for Type 2 diabetes is lifestyle modification: Without this essential anti-diabetic step, your plans for reversing your health condition will mostly likely be a failure.

Type 2 diabetes has been a fast-rising global problem... not because of some deadly virus or another pathogenic organism, but because of the fast-changing lifestyle trend throughout many countries. Long, long ago, when there were:

no fast carry-out foodno pre-packaged processed foods, andno sweet carbonated drinkswhen cars and wheels were still considered a luxury for the rich, Type 2 diabetes was almost an unknown health problem.

But when people started:
paying the cashier for fast carry-out foodwhen buying a refreshing drink became a breeze with the clink of a coin in a drink machine, andwhen chairs became too comfortable and exercise became just a memorythe body weight and blood sugar of many people started to increase as well.

So, how do you reverse diabetes?

1. Strip off those extra pounds: As mentioned in an article published by Clinical Diabetes in July 2007, many clinical studies point to excess body weight as one of the most obvious culprits for the development of Type 2 diabetes. And diabetes complications: hypertension and increased blood cholesterol, predispose a diabetic to the early development of cardiovascular problems.

In fact, it has been shown that people who have a BMI of 35 and over, have a twenty-fold increase in the development of Type 2 diabetes compared to their thinner counterparts. Even if your BMI is above the normal range then you are at greater risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Many studies have shown that getting rid of the extra weight especially around your abdominal area, can literally cut both your blood pressure reading and your spiking blood sugar levels.

2. Modify your diet: You cannot depend on your anti-diabetic medications to control your blood sugar while you eat all those unhealthy foods. Your oral medications and even your insulin injection are not miracle cures! Yes, they are very effective in controlling your actual blood sugar score but they can never cure your diabetes. Many clinical trials have shown that a diet rich in fiber such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits can effectively cut and control your blood sugar levels. In fact, in a study published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in September 2003, it was shown the increased consumption of all-natural plant foods has a significant effect against the development of cardiovascular diseases, renal failure and other health risks brought about by uncontrolled Type 2.

3. Get up and exercise!: Do you know that most "couch" potatoes are obese and most obese people have Type 2 diabetes? According to the article published by Clinical Diabetes in July 2007, increased physical activity is one of the best treatments for lowering your blood sugar. Combining exercise with a healthy diet will greatly increase your chances of controlling and reversing your blood sugar problems.

If you have high blood pressure, retinopathy, foot problems, or are pregnant, check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.

Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease. With proper lifestyle modifications, in many cases it is indeed possible to reverse Type 2 diabetes.

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How Does the Glycemic Index List Work?

2011-04-22T23:06:00.000-07:00

Glycemic Index List?
The Glycemic index list is one that gives a number to each of the foods that are on the list. Stay with the low index list of foods as much as possible. Then, print out the Glycemic index list, or write down a list of good foods - those with a low Glycemic number - and take it to the store.

Foods
Foods having an increased GI tend to be soaked up rapidly into the bloodstream and spark a fast increase in blood sugar levels. Foods with a GI over 70 are flooders and are red. These foods tend to cause rapid increases in blood sugar. Foods with few to no carbohydrates, like meats, cheeses and fats, will likely result in the index close to zero.

How the Index Works
If you go for foods with a high Glycemic index, you are choosing foods that will break down into sugar very quickly, which your body will clear out quickly with insulin. At a very basic level, this is how it works: When you eat something that has a lot of sugar in it, your body breaks it down easily, because it's already practically sugar. Controlling your blood sugar can be relatively easy for most people if you pay attention to the types of carbohydrates that you consume. Ice cream is incredibly high in table sugar but only has a rating of about 50 (depending on the exact kind) on the index. A diet or lifestyle high in refined sugars, highly processed foods, caffeine, emotional stress or a combination of these factors can cause reactive hypoglycemia.

Blood Sugar
This is about blood sugar levels and how too high levels can ruin your weight loss and how you'll benefit from the index diet (and what is this index really? Whenever the blood sugar levels are steady most of us have ample easily obtainable energy to the brain and muscle tissue. Having less volatility within blood glucose levels avoids the lethargy associated with sugar crashes.

Diet
In a normal, mixed diet you won't have any benefits at all from GI cause research have resulted in no benefits at all in a mixed diet. Introducing gradual changes into your diet isn't always the easiest way to go, but for some, they consider it the only way. Following and using the low Glycemic diet describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels.

Low Glycemic
Low Glycemic eating is the most efficient and natural way to lose fat. According to the Glycemic Research Institute, which does a great deal of research on the index, high Glycemic carbohydrates store in the fat cells? Low Glycemic index carbohydrates include non starchy vegetables like broccoli, cucumber, green beans, salad greens, peppers and cauliflower. Critics of the index and the diet state that the foods that are objected to in a low Glycemic index diet are good for people who are not watching their sugars and should not be avoided. It is also important to note that there is no distinction in the Glycemic index for how the foods are cooked, which can make a huge difference in the diet.

Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are good for you as long as they are low in the Glycemic index list. Carbohydrates that score high on the Glycemic Index have been to shown to cause significant fluctuations in blood sugar, while carbohydrates that score low on the Glycemic Index result in much smaller fluctuations. But not all carbohydrates act the same. Some carbohydrates cause an immediate spike in blood sugar levels.

While "good" carbohydrates are essential for a healthy body, "bad" carbs not only creates havoc on blood sugar levels, they also cause all sorts of other major health problems. Low Glycemic foods are a great healthy and tasty part of low Glycemic index recipes.

Conclusion
To understand what the Glycemic index list is, you need to get a grasp of the Glycemic index, how it works, and how it can affect your life. More information is available in the Resource Box.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Is Betulin From Birch Bark a Future Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes?

2011-04-20T23:24:00.000-07:00

In herbal medicine, birch bark is the native American therapy for poison ivy, poison oak, and mosquito bites. The chemical betulin, which comprises about 30% of the total weight of birch bark, is a well-known topical inflammatory. A recent research study in China, however, has found that preparations of the bark of this common tree of northern China, southern Siberia, Canada, and the northern United States, can also be taken internally to fight Type 2 diabetes.

Betulin: Dr. Biao Liang-Sang and colleagues at the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences report that betulin acts by targeting so-called sterol regulatory element-binding proteins (SREBPs). These proteins activate the physiological processes that create cholesterol, fatty acids and triglycerides. Using laboratory mice, they found that including the birch extract in their diet lowered cholesterol even more effectively than lovastatin (Mevacor), which is an additional, highly desirable effect. Investigations revealed that betulin lowered lipid levels in the blood, liver, and fat tissue.

Betulin also made the animals more sensitive to insulin, in other words insulin resistance was also reduced. Mice with a mutation that makes them prone to develop atherosclerosis showed fewer plaques when treated with either lovastatin or betulin.

This is preliminary proof that betulin might be very useful for Type 2 diabetics. It might replace statin drugs, while reducing the need for oral anti-diabetic drugs or insulin.

Birch Bark Tea: It's premature to abandon any drugs you are taking now, but you might ask your doctor about adding a cup of birch bark tea to your daily diabetes routine just to see what kind of results you get. The science suggests that Type 2 diabetics who would benefit the most are those who are on relatively high-fat (Atkins-style) diets. Results published in the January 2011 issue of the journal Cell Metabolismalso revealed that both betulin and lovastatin restricted weight gain of the mice on their high-fat diet, as well as decreasing lipids in their liver and fat.

Is Betulin a Future Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes? As stated by Dr. Bao-Liang Song at the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences: "Our study shows that the SREBP pathway is a good target for several metabolic diseases." He also states: "Although betulin appears to have very low toxicity, future studies will need to further investigate the safety of betulin and its metabolic effects. We will also explore the possibility that a derivative of betulin might have even greater potency. That may be the path forward to move this clinically."

It is true birch bark has an excellent safety profile. There are not any reports in the medical literature finding that it can be toxic. Just be sure though, as is so often suggested, to test, test, and test some more, to know exactly how the herb affects your blood sugar levels.

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Non-Pharmaceuticals in the Control of High Blood Sugars, High Cholesterol, and High Blood Pressure

2011-04-16T17:53:00.000-07:00

Diabetes
Diabetes involves an impaired system of the body that controls the levels of sugar that normally circulates in the bloodstream after eating a meal. Diabetes is a condition of higher than normal blood sugar levels and is a chronic disease for which there is no cure. Diabetes can lead to other serious health complications if not treated and managed in order to bring the higher than normal blood sugar levels to within a close to normal range. There are several forms of diabetes the main forms being Type-1 Diabetes, Type-2 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. By far the most prevalent is type-2 diabetes at about 90 percent of all cases of diabetes.

Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is one of the major complications suffered by people with diabetes and is the cause of most deaths among the diabetic population of North America. According to the American Diabetes Association, adults who have diabetes have heart disease death rates that are about 2 to 4 times higher than adults who do not have diabetes - and the risk for stroke is 2 to 4 times greater for people with diabetes.

Diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, and body weight
Most diabetics are overweight, as are most Americans, and many have high blood levels of cholesterol and also high blood pressure, all of which increases the risk of heart disease.

So this means that, in addition to the need for the diabetic to control their higher than normal blood sugar levels that cause the diabetes disease, they must also be aware of how to combat and minimize the risks of developing cardiovascular disease, and like diabetes, that will probably involve dietary modification and the addition of exercise for those who are physically capable of doing so.

Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, excess body weight, and the other complications of diabetes, must be treated by physicians who will prescribe an appropriate course of treatment to manage and, where possible, reverse the conditions.

In addition, it may benefit patients to become familiar with the several aspects of heart disease and much can be found at the website of the American Heart Association and this month February, 2011, is officially "American Heart Month".

Natural supplements may help combat high cholesterol levels and heart disease
In addition to the conventional treatment approach, some cardiologists advocate adding various supplements to the daily diet to also help prevent or treat heart disease and also diabetes, which is now considered as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Supplements: Q-10, L-Carnitine, E-Ribose, Alpha-lipoic acid, gymnema sylvestre, vanadyl sulphate
Cardiologist Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, in his book on the subject titled The Sinatra Solution, published 2005 by Basic Health Publications Inc., recommends the dietary inclusion of such items as Coenzyme Q-10, L-Carnitine, and D-Ribose for heart disease and for diabetes recommends the use of alpha-lipoic acid, gymnema sylvestre, and vanadyl sulphate. There are ample references to those substances in the literature of alternative medicine and some of them have been in use for many years.

In recent years, many natural substances have been suggested as being effective in lowering cholesterol, substances such as pomegranate fruit and juice, red yeast rice, pantethine - the active form of vitamin B-5, and many others. And there are many fruits and nuts that appear to have special properties and ingredients that enhance the health of those who consume them.

The need to be informed about personally taking care of your health and wellbeing
The recommendation here, from someone who is a diabetic with cardiovascular disease, is that diabetics and others at risk should try to become properly informed on the subject of so-called "natural" foods, sometimes referred to as nutraceuticals, get to know the suspected benefits and the possible negative effects if any. There is a vast source of information, some of which may not be reliable, so my further suggestion is to follow the recommendations of cardiologists or other medical practitioners who have gained a reputation for their achievements in treating patients. There are many who have authored excellent books, available in most public libraries - I rarely leave the library without one or two. I also watch websites and seek out publications of institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, the Harvard School of Public Health, the American Diabetes Association, and such.

In conclusion
Like most diabetics, my primary concern is to deal with my condition of higher than normal blood sugar levels and I am diligent in taking the diabetic medicines prescribed by my doctor. Although it is essential for persons with diabetes and other diseases to be cared for by a physician, much of the management of the health condition is left in the hands of the individual. It helps to read and learn of the ways to best prepare for and prevent or reverse diabetes and cardiovascular diseases if possible. The doctor should be kept informed about any supplements or other substances, that you may wish to take, but I also realize that many doctors are not well informed or up to date, in the same way for instance as the doctor mentioned above, Stephen T, Sinatra, who has authored a number of informative books for the general reader, as have many other practitioners.

Author's Comments:

Heart disease is a serious life threatening complication that frequently develops from diabetes, most adult diabetes sufferers unfortunately die of heart disease, As a diabetic with cardiovascular complications I empathize with my fellow diabetics who must deal with the parallel disease conditions. For more information and recommended supplement dosages, please visit The Triple Threat.
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Type 2 Diabetes - Do Supplements Help Diabetics?

2011-04-12T06:23:00.000-07:00

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For people who've been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, the options to treat and even reverse the disease might be mind-boggling. One simple way to get started in helping the effects of diabetes is by taking specific supplements to help your body. Although neither the American Dietetic Association or the American Diabetes Association advocate the use of vitamin supplements in a person who has a healthy diet, many diabetics do not maintain healthy eating habits. Both organizations promote using food as the source of vitamins rather than adding pills to a person's diet. They also warn against using huge doses of vitamins or any supplements because these can cause potentially adverse side effects.

Vitamin D: However, many people do not eat a healthy diet on a regular basis. For these people, it's important to take certain vitamins as a way of ensuring the best possible outcome for a Type 2 diabetic. For example, many people, diabetic or not, are deficient in vitamin D. There was a recent study published by Diabetes and Diabetes Prevention that said higher blood levels of vitamin D were associated with having a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Not only can you get vitamin D from the sun, but you can also get it from:
fortified cereal and milkcheeseeggs, andfatty fishes like tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring

However, just 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure 2 to 3 times a week can often be enough to increase vitamin D levels without ever having to take a supplement.

Chromium: Another highly touted supplement for people with Type 2 diabetes is chromium. Chromium is actually a mineral that's required in small amounts to help with the metabolism of glucose in the body. In short, it can help the body break down blood sugar. Some studies have shown that if a person has a deficiency in chromium, using supplementation can actually help to control blood sugar levels. Currently, there are no specific recommendations for using chromium with diabetes. You can also find chromium in certain foods like:
eggsbeefliverspinachchicken, andapples

Many people find that simply taking a multivitamin each day is enough to help them maintain their healthy lifestyle. This can be beneficial for people with diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2, but also for people who have other health conditions as well. As with anything, it's best to get the advice of your physician before adding any supplements to your regimen.

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What to Do When You Are Diagnosed With Diabetes

2011-04-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

I have what?

You have just found out that you have diabetes. Most likely the news is shocking, even though you have heard it suggested in passing by your health care team while they were trying to uncover what has been making you feel so unwell. But it was never a real concern in your mind; after all, it is the type of thing that happens to other people.

Now that you have a confirmed diagnosis, however, it is time to take stock of what this means for you in both the short and long term. Read on for five important tips to help you through the initial reactions.

1. Don't panic. Take a deep breath and just let the idea marinate. If possible, arrange for a follow up meeting with your doctor within a few days, to give you the time to just take in the information and do a little research on your own. It is difficult to take in any information when you are in a state of shock and trying to accurately recall a long and detailed discussion right now will only contribute to your anxiety. Bring along a spouse, partner, friend or trusted caregiver to take notes and help you ask the questions that are most important to you.

2. Resolve your immediate concerns. Your doctor will most likely have you begin a regimen of controlled diet and medication to bring your blood glucose levels to a safe range. Once you have balanced your system and have begun to adapt to a healthier lifestyle of prescribed exercise and monitoring your blood levels, you will be allowed more freedom in your food and activity choices. The initial learning curve will feel very steep, but don't let that scare you, learning anything new can take a little while.

3. What type? There are two main types of diabetes;Type 1 Diabetes (previously called Juvenile Diabetes) and Type 2 Diabetes (sometimes called noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus 'NIDDM' or adult onset diabetes)

Type 1- Develops when your body cannot make insulin. Generally occurs before the age of 30 but can occur later. People with type 1 are dependent upon insulin injections to survive.

Type 2- Develops when the body does not make enough or cannot properly use the insulin it is able to produce. Although children can develop Type 2, it usually develops after age 30. This form of Diabetes is far more common and can usually be controlled without insulin injections.

4. Research and education. Now that you have a little perspective, you can ask your doctor for some referrals to diabetes support groups. Visit several and find one that best suits your needs. Being able to discuss the little challenges and victories with people who have been there already will go a long way to keeping you healthy and you may just learn a neat trick or two. The more you can learn about diabetes, the more you will feel in control of your own life.

5. Responsibility. Now that you understand what is happening and how it affects your life, it is time to take full responsibility for yourself. When you are able to make decisions concerning your diet and diabetes medications you will find that your life is just as free and interesting as pre-diagnosis and that you are a stronger and more capable person because of it.

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The Dangers Of Diabulimia Amongst Young Diabetics

2011-04-05T09:33:00.000-07:00

After having recently read an article from October 15, 2007 in the Sunday Times regarding the medically unrecognised disorder of Diabulimia I was eager to do my bit, alongside people like Emma Cope to raise people's awareness of it.

Diabulimia is a eating disorder that, according to the charity Diabetes UK affects one in three diabetic women under the age of 30 and it is forecast that this figure will continue to rise until something effective is done to combat it. People who suffer from the condition, which is yet to be formally recognised as a medical diagnosis, deliberately administer themselves far less insulin than their body requires with the goal being the swift weight loss that ensues. The harsh pressure to be skinny put on young women is quite obviously having an effect on the diabetic population. It is particularly difficult for females with diabetes since they have, on average, a higher body mass index than their nondiabetic counterparts; their ambition to resemble their apparent role-models as depicted inthe media makes them forget the need to control their diabetes, often with disastrous health consequences! This deliberate under administration of insulin places the body in a state of starvation, resulting in the breakdown of not only fat but muscle into ketone bodies and subsequently into ketoacids, while also making the body unable to properly process sugars that have been eaten, so the sugars are lost in the urine rather than being assimilated by the body for energy or stored as fat. This will usually result in significant weight loss but also places the diabulimia sufferer at huge risk of diabetic ketoacidosis as well as seriously increased risk of blindness, heart disease, kidney and nerve damage and even premature death.

The point I am attempting to convey is the need for people to become more aware of the existence of diabulimia and the horrid effects it will haveon the lives of people who suffer from it. The importance of closely monitoring blood sugar levels for a diabetic is undeniable. Most diabulimia sufferers think that they are the only ones with the condition and nobody is interested in helping them however in recent years there are a growing number of websites offering support and services such as Axon TeleHealthCare's Remote Monitoring Service for diabetics which offers great help and the motivation you need to carefully and effectively control your diabetes and can be that first, and ongoing step to regaining your health and your life.

There is so much hype about being thin but let your brain register the possible side effects; no insulin=weight loss, is not the answer.

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Things The American Diabetes Association Doesn't Want You To Know

2011-04-01T04:37:00.000-07:00

We all know that diabetes is one of the leading causes of death here in the U.S. The American Diabetes Association and your physician will tell you there's no cure for diabetes. The Diabetes Industry is a very profitable industry, so the more people who have diabetes, the more profitable this industry becomes, and so does your physician and the American Diabetes Association. Meanwhile, you, as the diabetic are suffering as a consequence.

But, the fact of the matter is, diabetes is reversible through simple lifestyle changes. However, that's nothing the Diabetes Industry will ever tell you, because that would affect their bottom line. They're not in business to put themselves out of business.

A lot of what you read in the magazines and newspapers, what you see on television all about diabetes you will never hear the whole truth about. Because these industries control the media.

Even though, in a way, these industries are right about diabetes not being curable, diabetes, however, is reversible. Here are some tips:

- Reduce or eliminate time in front of the TV. Not only does sitting in front of the TV makes you more sedentary, it exposes you to more lies about being healthy betrayed in the media. Because the media lies or doesn't tell you the whole truth about your own health.

- Stay away from foods that are the most advertised on TV, radio and print. Because these are the most unhealthiest foods.

- Buy your foods from local farmers markets, foods produced by nature, that come from the none industrialized world. Not only is the food better for you, you would be supporting your local economy. So it's a win/win situation for you and the local farmers.

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Diabetes, Its Types and the Importance of Treatment

2011-03-29T05:18:00.000-07:00

Diabetes and its types

The rising level of blood sugar above normal in a body shows that the person has Diabetes. The diabetes is of two types, the type one diabetes and the type two. The children and the adults at young age suffer from type one and other patients suffer from type two. In type one, the pancreas fails to produce insulin and in the type two, the pancreas do not produce enough insulin. Fewer patients suffer from the type one and more from the type two. The treatment of the type 2 diabetes is easier than type 1.

Diabetic Diet

Diet is the most important component of the complete diabetes control program. To control the blood sugar levels, a diabetic diet should have the balance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. The content of these should not be more 7 to 9 grams per serving or should not be more than 20% of daily intake. The diabetic recipes should be low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Don't break these rules. If you break these rules on special occasions only then also your body will gain extra weight. On the other hand, if you strictly stick to the balanced diet then your body would remain fit in your old age also. Weight reduction and maintenance is the main aim of a diabetic diet.

Difference in diet for the different types of diabetes patients

The diet cannot be same for all the diabetes patients but it will differ from one person to another. The diet of the patient suffering from type 1 diabetes will have more restrictions. The diet of these patients should be designed by a nutritionist or a physician only. The patients suffering from type 2 diabetes will have less restriction in their diet. The diet of the type 2 diabetes patients should be rich in fiber and avoid excessive fat.

Importance of treatment

The patients should also do regular exercises to get the better results of the diabetic diet. Millions of Americans suffer from this health problem and in many people, it remains undiagnosed. If diabetes is not diagnosed and the patient suffering from Diabetes does not start any treatment then diabetes can also open doors to other serious health problems such as heart disease, kidney failure, and blindness etc. The patients should also stop using the tobacco products because the consumption of such products may multiply the health risks.

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Chronic Disease Management Registry

2011-03-27T06:19:00.000-07:00

Management of chronic health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and heart disease is a major part of most primary care physician's work. In the traditional model the physician sees a patient for an episode of care, assesses the status of the conditions, makes suggestions, adjusts medications, and orders any indicated testing. The patient is advised of the time when they are asked to return for followup care.

For years the best practices have been using a means of monitoring some or all of their patients with certain chronic medical problems by means of a disease registry. In this model of care all of the patients with a problem, for example diabetes, are listed in a data base, either a paper filing cabinet, or a digital data base. In the data base certain details of the patients status are recorded. For example in a diabetes data base the information might be the last Hemoglobin A1C value and date, the last blood pressure, the last LDL cholesterol, the date of the last dilated eye exam, the last diabetic foot exam, the last test for kidney damage, and their smoking status.

Keeping the data base required entry of this data into the registry every time a new piece of data was obtained, and having a means of periodically looking for patients who were past due for certain services.

Use of an electronic medical record which stores granular pieces of information in a way that can be retrieved electronically, intentionally entering the information into the EMR in a way that it can be retrieved, and developing a report or system for creating a virtual disease management registry has allowed progressive physicians and practices to much more efficiently and effectively manage groups of patients with selected chronic medical problems proactively.

In these offices if a patient is due a visit for followup care, or is past due for any type of testing or service, they can be more easily and efficiently discovered, contacted, and encouraged to receive the optimal care. Ask your physician if they have a disease management registry to help them provide optimal care for your medical condition.

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High And Low Blood Sugar Levels Chart Provides You With a Clear Idea

2011-03-23T12:31:00.000-07:00

Whenever we say blood sugar levels, it really refers to the sugar level which is the quantity of glucose obtainable in the blood of human or animals. The perfect level in your body is determined by many factors. Usually, the conventional degree of blood sugar fluctuates throughout the day as a result of diet, exercise and also the degree of stress one takes. On the basis of your well being condition, such as diabetic, pre-diabetic or simply monitoring your glucose level for preventive purposes, your physician will recommend different levels to go for.

As the main source of energy for both human and animal cell is glucose that passes via the blood system from the body, so while eating carbohydrates, it is going through the entire body. Both hormones, for instance: glucagon and insulin maintain the degree of glucose in your body. The insulin hormone is produced in the pancreas and released in to the blood system when glucose level rises by the body processes.

The best blood sugar level in your body is recognized as to become 70 to 150 mg. However, while awaken each morning, the amount of glucose remains reduced our bodies and in addition to diet throughout the day it grows. If a person is having consistent level higher than 150mg, it's regarded as being a sign of high sugar which can be known in medical term as hyperglycemia. When the level in your body consistently falls as a result of 70 mg or less that it, it's thought to a low blood sugar levels as well as called hypoglycemia. The signs of hypoglycemia include: insufficient concentration, exhaustion, unconsciousness and irritation. Regular hyperglycemia contributes to diabetes that may cause other health problems, like: kidney, nerve and damage to our eyes.

So that you can know the ideal blood sugar level, you can examine the high and low blood sugar levels chart that is greatly available over internet nowadays. However, for your benefit, we intend to give you a chart on ideal everywhere blood sugar levels in your body. Have a peek and you'll obtain a clear idea about it.

Category Minimum Value Maximum Value

Normal 70 mg 100 mg
Early Diabetes 101 mg 126 mg
Established Diabetes More than 126 mg ..........

At the conclusion, we are able to say that to get a proper life, taking care of your well being is essential. In order to do so, looking after your meal habit is quite necessary.

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Curing Diabetes - Is It Really Possible?

2011-03-19T10:45:00.000-07:00

Being diagnosed with any type of Diabetes can be devastating. The lifestyle and behavior changes that are necessary to safely manage this disease can be extremely difficult for many new diabetics to cope with. Often, newly diagnosed diabetics will frantically search out cures, treatments, or ways to reverse their condition. This article will explore some of the most commonly found "cures" and attempt to shed some light on these medically controversial claims.

Diet

Diet changes are often the first thing you'll find when searching for a Diabetes cures. There are diets marketed specifically for Diabetics that promise to reverse the damage and cure the disease simply by changing ones eating habits. While it may be true that dietary adjustments during the pre-Diabetic phase can have miraculous effects on symptom reduction and possibly even prevention of Diabetes-onset, once one has developed a diagnosable form of Diabetes simple diet changes will not reverse the disease. Diet is one of the primary means by which diabetics can control their blood sugar and reduce the medication required to maintain their health but it has not been medically proven to cure Diabetes. There is a huge difference between symptom disappearance and curing the actual ailment causing the disease and so far there hasn't been a diet proven to be a real cure for Diabetes.

Hydration

Another common claim is that by staying hydrated you can nudge your body into a natural state of healing through cell replacement. Staying hydrated is recommended to anyone, not just diabetics. By staying hydrated, you will feel more alert, less nauseous, you will sleep better, your bathroom breaks will be more regular, and your body will simply feel better. These are often mistaken for Diabetes symptom reduction when in fact they are simply a reduction of dehydration symptoms. The simple truth is that levels of hydration will only effect cell replacement in the body at the extreme end of dehydration. So whether you're fully hydrated, slightly dehydrated, or somewhere in between, your body will be replacing cells at the same rate. Staying hydrated is always good medical advice, but it will not provide a Diabetes reversal as many websites claim.

Weight Loss

Losing weight through diet and exercise is actually one method that has been shown to reverse Diabetes at least somewhat. The main causes of Diabetes are poor diets and sedentary lifestyles so it does make good medical sense that reversing these causes may also reverse the disease. Bringing your body back into proper shape will raise the efficiency of all systems and allow your body to process sugar and other nutrients in a more natural way. The combination of losing weight and improved diet have been shown to provide diabetics with an ability to manage their blood sugar more naturally through decreased insulin sensitivity. This eliminates the need for regular usage of medications to manage the disease.

Herbal Remedies

There are many websites claiming to have herbal remedies for almost every disease known to humans, including Diabetes. While there are some herbs that have been shown to lessen symptoms and assist in blood-sugar control, there still isn't a "magic bullet" herb that will cure the disease and heal the damage to a diabetic's body. Professional medical advice should be sought before taking any medicine, especially herbal medicines. If you are already taking medicines or insulin to manage Diabetes, the addition of an herbal medicine could have unforseen side effects which can be potentially very serious. Herbal remedies should be thoroughly researched and scrutinized before one believes the label or the marketing slogan that is attempting to sell them.

Conclusion

The natural reaction to a Diabetes diagnosis is - "What can I do to fix it?". The answer is - begin by managing the disease and lessening the symptoms through improved diet and daily exercise. These are the only proven methods for reducing symptoms and maintenance requirements of Diabetes. Fad diets can help to reduce symptoms but an actual cure for Diabetes goes beyond the food you eat. Hydration will help with symptom reduction but will not result in reversing Diabetes. Herbal remedies can have positive effects on symptoms but there is still no herbal cure discovered that will totally cure Diabetes. True reversal of Diabetes is not possible in the short term however there are controversial studies showing a glimmer of hope for a long term cure or reversal.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Strategies for Weight Loss Awesomeness!

2011-03-15T12:32:00.000-07:00

Losing weight is important for Type 2 diabetics. Many people are overweight when they're first diagnosed, and that extra fat actually increases their insulin resistance. By losing weight, people with Type 2 diabetes can become less insulin resistant, and they're able to use insulin better and produce lower blood sugar levels naturally.

So, it can be said losing weight is important for Type 2 diabetics.

Some people would have called this an article about weight loss "success". But success is too vague, and not nearly inspiring enough. To be successful, all you have to do is something, anything. You try to walk across the room and turn on a light switch... and you're successful! That was easy. This is about losing weight, not just patting yourself on the back for surviving another day. You're a person who is capable of incredible things, and you have a great deal of control over your own actions and your own habits... which are what determine the course your life takes from now on. In other words, you have the power to be awesome.

Here's how to make a start with weight loss:

1. Don't rely on will power:

We need to start out by clarifying how you achieve a state of true awesomeness. You start out by abandoning the notion that you are going to "will" yourself to be that way. Your will power is a limited quantity, and you need to save it for times when your life really needs something special. When you have to chase down a bus, or when you need to rip the door off of a car to save a child trapped inside, or when a bear is threatening your kids, that's the time for will power. Even if you were Chuck Norris, you could not constantly fight a bear for your entire life... it would maul you worse than Bruce Lee mauled old Chuck all those years ago.

2. Make fitness and healthy eating habits:

You need to establish new habits and new barriers, if you want to become a more awesome individual. You may think that barriers only stop things... but did you know that they can also be used as a means of keeping you doing the right things. Seriously, if all you have in the house is healthy food, and the nearest fast food place is miles away, you are more likely going to eat the healthy stuff that's right here, so long as it's palatable. As well, if you set your alarm for an hour earlier than you need to get up to get ready for work, you might as well get into that workout. It's not like you're going to get back to sleep, anyway.

3. Push through the initial discomfort:

And yes, the first few weeks are going to be intensely difficult for you. Changes are never easy, and you have to understand that some slippage is okay. Giving up being lazy and gluttonous is like giving up binge drinking and cigarettes... it's incredibly difficult, because you have to change how you see yourself. If you continue to see yourself as who you were, you will continue to be how you have been. But if you decide that from now on you are going to be a newer and thinner person, the same principle will start to take hold.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Are You Prediabetic: How to Delay Type 2 Diabetes!

2011-03-13T15:37:00.000-07:00

Before you are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you may be considered as a prediabetic. Prediabetes means that you have higher than normal blood sugar although not yet high enough to be considered as Type 2 diabetes. Being prediabetic simply means you have been given a "wake-up" call: you still can avoid diabetes and other diseases such as heart disease and stroke.

How do you know your are prediabetic?

When you see your doctor he normally orders blood tests such as:

fasting plasma glucosefasting oral glucose toleranceHbA1c

1. Fasting Plasma Glucose: Blood is drawn and tested after you've gone without food or drink for at least 8 hours. This test is usually the preferred test for diagnosing whether you have prediabetes or Type 2.

2. Fasting Oral Glucose Tolerance Test or Glucose Challenge: This test may be done right after a fasting test, or it may be done separately. You are given a glucose mixture to drink then wait for 1 or 2 hours when blood is drawn and your sugar level measured.

3. Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c): This is one of the best tests to measure how your blood sugar is doing because a single blood test measures your blood sugar average over the previous 3 months.

Results of these tests indicates:

HbA1c... Normal <5.7%... Prediabetes 5.7 to 6.4%...Type 2 Diabetes >6.5%

Fasting Plasma Glucose... Normal <100mg/dL (5.5mmol/L)... Prediabetes 100 to 12mg/dL (5.5 to 7mmol/L)...Type 2 Diabetes >126mg/dL (7mmol/L)

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test... Normal 140mg/dL (7.8mmol/L)... Prediabetes 140 To 200mg/dL (7.8 to 11.1mmol/L)...Type 2 Diabetes >200mg/dL (11.1mmol/L)

Based on these results, as well as your:

geneticsageweightgender, andother medical problems

your doctor will then make the decision whether you are prediabetic or not. Studies have supported the fact that prediabetics can prevent full-blown Type 2 diabetes by making changes in their lifestyle. These changes include weight control, regular exercise and a healthy diet.

Now, how do you start? Well, you don't have to have a gym membership or buy expensive exercise equipment. On a nice day, walk around the neighborhood... start small though, don't shock yourself. Start with 10 to 15 minutes per day. Remember, stop when you feel dizzy or experience chest pain.

Walking is not the only exercise you can do. Simple things like playing with your kids/grandkids or dancing the night away also count as exercise.

When it comes to your diet, it really is as simple as being aware of what you eat:

at the office cafeteria, there are usually vegetables and fruits served with each meal. Instead of reaching for that chocolate cake for dessert, try some apples or oranges insteadwhen eating out, branch out from your usual choices and scan the menu for healthier options like chicken or turkey. Try out that new salad too!if you are cooking your own food, substitute regular oil with cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil to help control your cholesterolavoid adding additional salt or sugar to your dishes; instead try some herbs and spicestrim excess and visible fat and skin from your meats, also try grilling and broiling them instead of frying

Time to face the facts: there are a lot of changes to be made to your lifestyle. It's hard to adjust from a sedentary, eat-what-you-want lifestyle to an active, fruit and vegetable filled one. Making drastic changes is one thing; making them last is another. You would greatly benefit from making gradual small changes in your lifestyle rather than one big change.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Warning Signs of High Blood Sugar and Diabetes!

2011-03-09T15:29:00.000-08:00

Do you have Type 2 diabetes? Does your family tree hold a strong history of this metabolic problem? Are you suffering from the direct and indirect consequences of obesity? Do you want to know the warning signs that point to the destructive power of high blood sugar levels and Type 2?

Type 2 diabetes is a health problem that involves the proper handling and management of glucose or sugar levels in your body. It is a very slow-growing health problem that usually goes unnoticed for years. The presence of too much sugar in the blood is linked with long-term complications, such as heart disease, kidney failure and blindness. It is a silent, destructive health problem that gradually damages your body systems.

Here are the symptoms to watch out for if you suspect you are developing Type 2 diabetes:

1. Increased thirst: One of the most common symptoms of Type 2 diabetes is increased thirst. Diabetics have high blood sugar levels... this excess sugar tends to pull fluid into the cells of your body, into the blood stream. As a result, the individual cells demand more water leading to an increased desire to drink more fluids.

2. Increased urine output: If you tend to visit the bathroom three to five times per night, or even more, chances are you are suffering from Type 2 diabetes. The kidneys are specifically designed to dispose of excess amounts of sugar, and in Type 2 this kidney function is usually tested to its limits. The increased elimination of sugar by the kidneys leads to increased water excretion because sugar tends to pull water along with it.

3. Increased appetite and weight gain: Research has revealed that healthy people with a genetic predisposition to Type 2 diabetes gain more weight from overeating over the short-term, than overweight people with no genetic predisposition. Relatives of people with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop it themselves.

4. Fatigue: Type 2 diabetes results in the deficiency of blood sugar within your individual cells and without this important energy source, fatigue ensues. This is the reason why diabetics usually feel tired and weak.

5. Alteration in vision: Many Type 2 diabetics usually develop blurred vision and this may be brought about by several eye complications associated with high blood sugar. The most common eye complications seen are: cataracts, glaucoma, the increase pressure within the eye and diabetic retinopathy, an alteration in the nerve tissue that is essential for proper vision.

6. Decreased immunity: Increased blood sugar levels cause your immune system to have less activity and this results in the decreased ability of your body to ward off infection. This is the reason why diabetics usually have a slow wound healing process, and an increased tendency to acquire infectious diseases.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Exercise and Blood Sugar Levels!

2011-03-06T23:33:00.000-08:00

There is little question today that exercise is very important for someone with Type 2 diabetes. By combining the effects of a change in diet with exercise, many people have been able to reverse their condition without the need for medication. Although the idea is to reverse the condition naturally, some people also have to take medication that has been prescribed to help control their blood sugar levels and even their weight until they're able to make the substantial lifestyle changes.

So how does blood sugar relate to exercise?

Exercise does several different things to help control Type 2 diabetes. For example, it improves the body's use of insulin and also helps to burn excess fat. By burning off excess fat, this helps to decrease and control the Type 2 diabetic's weight. Decreasing body fat actually helps the body use insulin better. Exercise also improves muscle strength as well as bone density. Exercise lowers blood pressure and helps to protect the heart and blood vessels against disease. It decreases LDL cholesterol while increasing HDL cholesterol, which is a good thing

Many Type 2 diabetics have a problem with blood circulation and have a higher risk of heart disease. Exercise improves circulation and reduces the risk of heart disease. It also increases energy level, reduces stress, helps to release tension and anxiety and promotes relaxation. Even for those who say they hate exercise, there is little question that it has far too many benefits to be ignored.

Typically, insulin is released from the pancreas when the amount of blood sugar increases. This typically happens after eating. Insulin stimulates the muscles and liver to take in the extra glucose which results in the lowering of the blood sugar level. When exercising, your body will need this extra energy for the muscles. When you are performing short bursts of exercise, the liver and muscles can release the glucose stores for fuel. As exercise continues in a moderate pace, the muscles take up the glucose at almost 20 times the normal rate which lowers blood sugar levels.

It is important to note that intense exercise can have the opposite effect on a Type 2 diabetic and actually increase the blood sugar levels. This is because the body recognizes intense exercise and stress and will release the stress hormones which tell the body to increase blood sugar in order to fuel the muscles. For a diabetic, this may result in the need to have a little bit of insulin after an intense workout.

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7 Important Steps on How to Prevent Diabetes

2011-03-04T08:27:00.000-08:00

By G. Arthur G. Arthur
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Having recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes I have compiled a considerable amount of research into the condition. So much so that I fell ...

If steps could be taken now to prevent diabetes and irreversible damage to the organs in your body, wouldn't you want to know how? Especially if diabetes runs in your family, and even if it doesn't, with today's fast food, pre packaged, electronic society, doctors are reporting diabetes on an epidemic escalation. Doctors are now reporting 95% of all diabetic diagnoses are type 2 diabetes. This type in most of the cases can be controlled just with a few, very few, lifestyle changes. I know you've heard it before, but I can't stress enough that once your body organs are damaged, it is not reversible in many cases, and left without treatment can really complicate your life with a heart attack, stroke and breakdown of body organs causing blindness, kidney failure just to name a few. Once you have diabetes, you will always have diabetes and it is up to you to control it.

The biggest risk is being overweight. By reducing your intake you will take a huge step in the prevention of diabetes. Put less food on your plate, more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat will make a big difference. Drink a glass of water before each meal which will leave less room for food. It won't be long before you see and feel the results.Low fat spreads and dressings have come a long way in taste so use in place of high calorie fat laden ones. Instead of deep frying your food, bake, steam or grill and trim all visible fat you are eating. There are some really excellent diabetic cook books out there, invest in one for ideas.With most packaged foods being indexed with the ingredients they contain it is easy to check the glycemic and carbohydrate content. This really helps in keeping your blood sugar in check to prevent the onset of diabetes. The lower glycemic and carbohydrate content the better.Every day drink at least 8 glasses of water. If you drink from a straw you'll be surprised how quickly you can drink the water. Just keep a bottle or glass near you throughout the day and it will be gone before you know it.Of course if you exercise, you'll become thirsty and that will take care of some of the water. But exercise is very important in preventing diabetes and it doesn't have to be strenuous. Start with just walking 15 minutes a day. Add to that leg or arm exercises as your watching T.V. Just keep moving.If between meals you're feeling a bit hungry, keep healthy snacks available so you don't over eat at meal times. The operative word here is 'healthy snacks'. Have some water as well.Using skimmed milk for your coffee and tea instead of full-fat milk can add up in your caloric intake and make a big difference.

Preventing diabetes now can be done quite simply with just a few simple lifestyle changes. Of course if you're in doubt it is always good to check with your doctor. It certainly is worth it for a lifetime of good health.

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How to Know If You Have Diabetes

2011-02-28T22:12:00.000-08:00

By Jamie Mazique Jamie Mazique
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Diabetes is a disease that has fast become one of the leading ailments if not the leading illness across the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation, it is estimated that over 250 million people are diabetic with roughly 6 to 8 million people developing the disease each year. To make matters worse, another 300 plus million find themselves at risk and many are not even aware that they are. Given that so many are affect year after year, it is important that we better understand this disease.

Sadly, many of us are our own worse enemy when it comes to protecting ourselves against diabetes. We carry on in sheer ignorance about what it is that leads to this life threatening illness and only become concern when we are the victim. Bad eating habits and little to no physical activity hasten the onset and before you know it you are not feeling well and wondering what's wrong. It could be signs of pre diabetes or even worse, full-blown diabetes.

Your body will give you clear warnings if you know what to look for. However if you have a family history of this ailment, being proactive with your doctor who can test you for diabetes will help detect sign and symptoms before the disease takes hold and develop. The thing about diabetes is that it will give you plenty of signals even without doctor testing.

You might have diabetes if:

You begin to experience frequent urges to urinateYou experience constant thirstYou lose weight unexpectedlyYou experience frequent weakness and fatigueYou notice blurred visionYou have dry or itchy skinYou have cuts, wounds, bruises or infections that take forever to healYou feel tingling or numbness in your hands, feet or legs

Any of these examples can indicate a need for you to be concern, yet it is amazing how so many people sort of brush off these symptoms. This is primarily due to the fact that you just don't know, and in this case, what you don't know can hurt or even kill you.

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Want to Discover an Alternative Diabetes Treatment That Works?

2011-02-25T15:00:00.000-08:00

So now you want to know how to reverse the symptoms of diabetes? Here's a brief description of how Doctors normally treat diabetes. After diagnoses of this dreadful disease people are convinced that they must surrender their lives to traditional remedies - as a result we are sentenced to a lifetime of dependence on pharmaceutical drugs, until you die.

Apparently, Doctors don't want us to know that Diabetes can be avoided, prevented and even reversed! We can live a full life completely free of its dreadful effects. And now that Alternative Diabetes Treatment is available it needs to be shared with the public.

Here are some alternative results you may not be aware of. People have regained control over their lives and so can you!

Here's what you can look forward to:

No diabetic symptomsNo dependence on insulin or prescription drugsNo fear of diabetes related infectionsA longer more enjoyable lifeNo worry about loss of toes, feet or legsAnd much more...

Now, real people like you and me want to make better decisions about diabetes because living with it is a very serious matter! Warning: Do not neglect the information above! Be sure to consider alternative diabetes treatment seriously because it can help you avoid critical illness or premature death. You can't afford to ignore this and wait for your symptoms to get worse, because each day's delay is time lost in your life forever!

If you want to prevent additional damage to your health take action today and learn more about alternative diabetes treatment. This doesn't mean you should ignore Doctor's advice... what it really means is you shouldn't allow them to keep you from Alternative Diabetes Treatment.

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How to Cure Diabetes Effectively?

2011-02-10T23:23:00.000-08:00

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Diabetes should be treated at the initial stage itself. You can control the problems associated with diabetes only if it is in its initial stage. Severe diabetes problems are very difficult to manage and cure.

To have to control your diet if you wish to reduce your problems related to diabetes. A recent study has reveled that the diabetic patients are more to depressions. If you are diabetic then the blood sugar level is increased.

There will many serious diseased if you leave it untreated. It will have a bad effect on the heart and can even lead to blindness. Many of the people affected with this do not even know that they have this disease. The people who are diabetic can also have amputations.

Diabetic patients should strictly control their diet. They should properly regular the level of sugar in their blood. A survey about the diseases in the world has shown that diabetes is the sixth leading cause for the death of people around the world. The patients affected with disease do not know the seriousness of it. Therefore a proper awareness about this disease should be spread to people.

Herbal medicines are the best to lower the level of sugar in your blood. Some of the herbs have an amazing capacity to reduce the amount of sugar level in the blood. You can use the natural methods to treat your diabetic problem. They are much effective that all other methods of diabetic treatment. You will not have any side effects if you use pure herbal medicines.

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Diabetes: A Chronic Disease

2011-02-10T19:23:00.000-08:00

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A study from The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse has estimated that 23.6 million Americans, varying in age, have diabetes. Diabetes has been said to be the fastest growing disease in the history of America. What exactly is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a disease distinguished by continued levels of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the sugar that would be at a high level. High blood glucose levels, also known as hyperglycemia, can lead to many different types of health problems and even death.

In a healthy person glucose enters the bloodstream through the digestive tract becoming available to all cells of the body. Glucose has to get inside the cells, but it cannot just cross the cell membrane on its own. This is where the pancreas comes in. Anytime glucose enters the bloodstream, the pancreas emits a hormone knows as insulin. This hormone activates pancreatic cells and allows them to take the glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body. After glucose is present in the cell, it is used for energy or changed to glycogen or fat and stored in the body. Doing this lowers the blood glucose levels and the pancreas stops emitting insulin until another surge of glucose enters the bloodstream.

There are two types of diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is also known as juvenile diabetes. This form usually appears during childhood or pre-adulthood, but it can begin at any age. In type 1 diabetes glucose enters the bloodstream just like it does in a healthy person. The problem is the pancreas. In type 1 diabetes the cells in the pancreas produce too little or no insulin at all because the cells have been destroyed by the immune system. People with type 1 diabetes must inject or infuse insulin themselves. They also must keep an eye on their diet and how much they exercise.

Type 2 diabetes develops slowly in a seemingly healthy individual. It is known to appear after the age of 40, but now it is being diagnosed in teens and even children. In type 2 diabetes, once again, glucose enters the bloodstream just like it would in a healthy person. The problem is the pancreas. The cells in the pancreas do produce enough insulin; it is just that the insulin is pretty much worthless. The good thing with type 2 diabetes is the fact that you can alter your lifestyle factors, like your weight and your diet, to improve blood glucose levels. Exercising a lot and building up muscle improves the secretion of insulin from the pancreas into the cells of the body.

Call your health care provider if you feel like you're at risk for diabetes and make an appointment for a screening. You never know, that phone call could change your life!

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Is Juice Healthy?

2011-02-10T15:23:00.000-08:00

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"If I'd known I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself." ~Leon Eldred

High concentration of fruit sugars.

When I ask , I am thinking about all sorts of juice, also juice beverages", "juice cocktails" or "juice drinks". The answer is yes and no. Juice made from freshly-squeezed fruits are healthy unless you drink a lot of it. Due to high concentration of simple carbohydrates you should be careful. If you want to prevent type 2 diabetes and weight problems you need to reduce your intake of these carbohydrates. The most popular juices as orange, apple or pineapple juices are all high in fruit sugars (fructose). Fruits lowest in sugar is lemon and lime.

Fruit drink consumption in USA has doubled since the late 1970s.

In a study from 2008 (see reference at the bottom of this article) I read: "fruit drink consumption in the United States has doubled since the late 1970s. This along with the strong marketing of fruit juice as "healthy, beginning in the 1980s and still to this day has led us to higher and higher rates of Type 2 diabetes". This study was funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Over the last 30 years or so it seems to have become an accepted fact that fat makes you fat. It isn't true. White sugar and carbohydrates makes us fat. They are highly addictive, highly dangerous and the largest single cause of weight gain and diabetes on the planet. Most people don't associate weight problems and diabetes with drinking fruit juices. Fruits are synonymous with health. Is juice healthy or not? To drink a glass or two each day with freshly-squeezed juice is healthy if, - see the advices below.

Carbohydrates biggest single cause of weight gain and diabetes on the planet.

Vegetables and fruit are healthy and we should allow it to be a part of our daily diet. Complex carbohydrates as whole fruits are not refined and have more fiber, so the body processes them more slowly. Whole fruit contains a lot of fiber that helps to prevent the fruit sugars entering the bloodstream too fast and sending your sugar levels sky high. My advice is that you replace some of the juice with fresh fruit.

That all depends on the type of juice.

Not all juice is healthy. It is determined by the type of juice you drink, "fruit drinks", "juice beverages", "juice cocktails" or "juice drinks" can contain as little as 5 per cent actual fruit juice. The remaining can be made up with water, white sugar or sweeteners. The truth is many of these "fruit juice drinks" are pasteurized and also contains loads of sugars and chemicals to make them last longer. And they have no natural vitamins, minerals or enzymes left. Often you can read on the labels of these "fruit juice drinks" that vitamins and minerals (synthetic) are added. Why should they add anything to something that ought to have plenty of this already?

- yes, if you take a few precautions.

Try to keep it to 2-3 glasses daily. You can also "thin" the juice with water.Replace "fruit drinks", "juice beverages", "juice cocktails" or "juice drinks" with juice made from freshly-squeezed fruits. The best is to attempt to vary with different juices.Make your own juice. You can make juice of most fruits and vegetables. If you use vegetables or fruit with less fruit sugar you can drink more.Don't make your juice before you need it. Juice loses most all of it's live enzymes in about 15 minutes.If you buy your juice the best places are juice bars where you can watch your freshly-squeezed juice being made.If you buy juice in a shop make sure it is 100% from fruits and not made from concentrate. Check that sugar or other sweeteners are not added.Chew" your juice (swill round in your mouth) and take your time drinking it. Then you prevent the fruit sugars entering the bloodstream too fast.Avoid "sipping" to the juice during the day as the acid can ruin your teeth. The problem of dental erosion is a growing one, because of the increasing fruit drink consumption.Varies between fruit smoothie and fruit juice. The fibers from the whole fruits will help to slow down the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream.Cinnamon reduce the blood sugar levels and increase the natural production of insulin - try to add some to your juice.Strive to use organic ingredients. If you read my article about organic cereals you will see why you should use organic ingredients.

Raw juice therapy.

Yes, if you follow the advices given here.

Raw juice therapy is also a form of disease treatment which involves taking a diet, comprising exclusively of fruit and vegetable juices. It is also called juice fasting. I will make another article covering this.

"Let your food be medicine and your medicine be food." - Hippocrates

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Type 2 Diabetes - Should Type 2 Diabetics Test Their HbA1c at Home?

2011-02-10T11:23:00.000-08:00

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The hemoglobin A1c or HbA1c test is usually done at the lab, but home-testing kits have now been developed. Measuring your HbA1c at home is a great way for you to take control of your health giving you an earlier warning of problems or hopefully, a quicker confirmation that you are on the right track.

The hemoglobin A1C test is a standard lab test for measuring long-term control over Type 2 diabetes. Most doctors order it at least every 3 or 4 months. The nurse or phlebotomist draws blood and sends it to a central lab, and the doctor may or may not know the results before the Type 1 or Type 2 diabetic comes in to see him. If the test results are running late, diabetics may not know how their diet, exercise, and medications are working for six months or more.

Advances in testing technology have made it possible to do an in-office or at-home HbA1c test for an out-of-pocket cost of under US $10. (Compare this to the charges of up to $250 billed by labs). There are two major advantages to getting this number sooner:

you can ask questions about your progress then and there with your doctor or diabetes educator, andyou can get a good measure of your progress in under 30 days if you do the test at home. Usually your results are sent back to you as early as 7 to 10 business days

Home test kits come complete with collection instructions and require a finger prick to get the blood sample. The kit comes with a prepaid mailer... so you just drop the blood sample in the mail to the advised laboratory. Usually your doctor needs to sign the paperwork ordering the HbA1c test. These test kits are FDA approved and are considered highly reliable and 99.8 percent accurate.

One of the inherent problems with using the HbA1c percentage as a measurement of diabetic control is that the higher your blood sugar levels go, the sooner your red blood cells die. If you have a really high HbA1c, like 20% of diabetics, the reality may be even worse than the number suggests because some red blood cells break down before they are even measured.

On the other hand, if you are making really good progress in controlling your diabetes, most of the change will be measurable in just 30 days, not 90. Wouldn't it be better to know right away you are on the right track?

That's what at-home HbA1c testing can do for you. It's cheaper, it's faster, and it gives you more control over your decisions in diabetes care. Although the initial outlay will be about $100, buying your own at-home HbA1c testing system will give you 10 tests for less than half the price most labs charge for one, and the unit may be covered by insurance.

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Fingerstick Testing Is The Old, CGM Systems Are the New!

2011-02-10T07:23:00.000-08:00

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Fingerstick testing has long been an incomplete form of glucose monitoring. The patient only gets 2 to 6 readings per day while getting no in-depth information such as the trend of the readings and the speed at which the readings are changing. Until recently, there was no other way for diabetic patients to monitor their condition without using this basic method. Now, there are diabetes meters that work to give patients a more complete reading than ever before. Plus, users have the advantage of being able to monitor throughout the day or night, wherever they are, whatever they are doing.

As part of diabetes education, many doctors are now recommending these revolutionary devices to their patients in the hopes of giving them a more complete form of monitoring. Continuous glucose monitors, called CGM (continuous glucose meters), operate with very powerful and FDA-approved continuous glucose meter sensors. These sensors are able to give diabetics the most up-to-date reports on their current glucose levels. The system delivers glucose data more frequently than with fingerstick testing to give diabetic patients the knowledge they need to control glucose levels before a potentially dangerous or even inconvenient event arises.

A continuous glucose monitor is simple and convenient. There are fully customizable special alarms system built into the product that alerts patients when levels are out of range. It's a devise that watches over you, so you can get back to the important things in life: family, friends and good health.

Now that CGM is available to take some of the burden away from monitoring glucose levels, more diabetic patients are able to return to more enjoyable activities without constantly worrying about glucose levels. This has given way to a higher quality of life, a more stress-free lifestyle and most importantly, a more accurate way to receive glucose level trends that go beyond a simple readout.

For more resources regarding glucose monitoring or even about glucose meter sensors and especially about continuous glucose monitor please review these pages.

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Diabetes Treatment - 5 Effective Ways

2011-02-10T03:23:00.000-08:00

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Diabetes can be described as a metabolic disorder for which there is no absolute cure available. Diabetes treatment is all about modifying one's lifestyle for the better management of the disorder. This article contains 5 ways which any diabetes patient can follow to perfectly manage his or her life and live a peaceful and normal life despite having the disorder.

� It is very important to control your weight because the occurrence of diabetes is mostly over weighted people. Exercise must be done on daily basis such as walking, swimming or running in order keep your weight up to a safe level.

� Avoiding both smoking and drinking. Tobacco is strictly not at all allowed for diabetes patients whereas if there is some lust for drinking then it should never be done with an empty stomach. Still drinking should also be done with moderation.

� Healthy eating is very important for diabetes patients, therefore spicy and sweet dishes must be avoided and focus should always be on fruits and vegetables. Every time you eat, try to make it into smaller pieces instead of big meals.

� Stress management is one of the most important things, diabetes patients should focus on, if they are looking to have a cutting edge diabetes treatment because stress can highly affect the levels of blood sugar and secretion of insulin.

� Taking medication in a timely manner is vital for people suffering with diabetes. If you are undergoing some home cures or natural remedies, you should still keep a regular contact with your doctor in order to keep on discussing about the types and times of your dosages.

By adopting this healthy lifestyle, you can have a perfect and timely diabetes treatment.

You can go to diabetes treatment for more information and also another related treatment diabetes type 1 treatment.

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Weight Loss Requires Blood Sugar Levels To Be Stable

2011-02-09T23:23:00.000-08:00

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We used to think that only diabetics had to be concerned about their blood sugar levels but this is not so anymore. We tend not to give our blood sugar (glucose) levels a second thought but we need to if we are to reduce our risk of nasty chronic diseases which have become epidemic in our over-fed, under-exercised modern sedentary world.

Our blood sugar levels are important to our overall health and can affect how fat or slim we are, how energetic or not we feel, how hungry we feel or whether we burn fat or store it. All of these things affect the quality of our life both short-term and long-term. The latest research says the one in four of us has pre-diabetes and does not know it and if this current trend continues, one in three of us will be diagnosed with this chronic disease of diabetes in our lifetime. So it is serious stuff.

Some of the signs you are heading down this path may be a feeling really tired and listless during the day, you may be anything from slightly to very overweight, your daily and/or work schedule is stressful, you have irregular eating patterns and may have high blood sugar/fats/pressure. All of these symptoms can leave you susceptible to diabetes.

The foods that affect our blood sugar levels the most and cause them to fluctuate wildly are processed refined non-nutrient foods. These can range from baked goods like biscuits and cakes to sugary drinks, breads, pastas, grains, sweets, fruit and cereals.

If you have become overweight especially around the tummy, feel tired a lot of the time or have become a slave to a roller coaster of uncontrollable food cravings it might be time to take a detour from the road you are going down. The change you should make to control your blood sugar levels are one and the same that anyone who wants to be healthy should follow.

It should include a proper exercise program that is made up mostly strength training exercise to get those muscles working, strong and toned up. This will allow them to take up and process sugar from the blood so it can be burnt up harmlessly for energy. Regular exercise that directly involves working the muscles with adequate resistance is the most potent diabetes defense at your disposal.

In other words, strength training exercise improves your body's ability to control blood sugar levels and respond to insulin at every possible step in the process. And these are the keys to helping to prevent diabetes or controlling it if you already have it.

Eat to support your exercise program with small meals of natural foods cooked from scratch each with a portion of protein and the balance vegetables will keep blood sugar steady, curb hunger and prevent overeating. Eating unprocessed foods will also maintain high energy levels which will make you want to be more physically active.

The damage to our body that leads to diabetes and other chronic preventable 'lifestyle' diseases such as heart disease, cancer and many others does not happen overnight. It can take years of disuse and neglect to reach the disease state. But once it happens there is no cure for a broken down body.

Make sure it does not happen to you and a few changes in your lifestyle such as healthier eating and proper exercise will put you on a healthier path so you avoid these modern diseases that can rob you of not only your health but your life as well.

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Insulin Resistance - It May Be The Hormone Glucagon That Is The Problem

2011-02-09T19:23:00.000-08:00

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Insulin resistance is a common factor in many medical conditions to include, type 2 diabetes, pre diabetes and obesity. No one really knows at this time what the precipitating factor that happens first and starts insulin resistance. If we could discover the primary factor, we could concentrate our research on preventing this all-important first step on the critical path to insulin resistance.

That is why a recent report about glucagon has sparked a lot of interest. The study showed that by inhibiting the glucagon receptors, the insulin resistance was eliminated in the study animals. Glucagon is a hormone as is insulin. Both are produced in the pancreas. Glucagon counters the effects of insulin. Insulin is designed to lower the serum blood sugar. Glucagon works by raising the serum blood sugar. Together they account for the rise and fall of the blood sugar levels in the normal state.

When we think about insulin abnormalities, we tend to think that there is a problem with insulin and the cells. There is. The mechanism of action with regards to insulin seems to be blunted when insulin resistance is present.

Are we looking in the wrong place for the primary cause of insulin dysfunction? Could it be that the problem starts with glucagon? Only time will tell but the study brings a new and exciting perspective to our understanding of abnormal sugar metabolism.

It is currently estimated that as many as 50 million Americans have abnormal insulin metabolism. One of the earliest hallmarks of abnormal insulin metabolism is increased abdominal girth. If your waist-to-hip ratio is greater than 0.8, then you probably have increased fat stores around the abdomen and may well have altered insulin metabolism.

Insulin resistance is not the same as diabetes. Every instance of diabetes is associated with insulin resistance. However, every instance of insulin resistance is not associated with diabetes. There are many people who believe that insulin dysfunction is an early warning sign that often leads to type 2 diabetes.

What can be done now to help fight altered insulin metabolism and type 2 diabetes? People tout exercise as a means of fighting hyperglycemia or elevated blood sugar for a very good reason. Exercise uses the muscles to take sugar out of the blood. That is the function of insulin and exercise takes some of the pressure off of insulin and the pancreas. You may be tired of hearing about exercises and diabetes. Nevertheless, think of exercises as helping you overcome dysfunctional sugar metabolism.

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Keep Moving - Diabetics

2011-02-09T15:23:00.000-08:00

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Physical activity or more particularly exercise should be encouraged in diabetics as it helps to enhance fitness thereby assisting to control diabetes. Physical activity or exercise should be considered as mandatory aspect of diabetic regime. Let us come across with some precautions that should be taken care in diabetic patients.

- It is vital that before starting exercise check blood pressure glucose and urine for ketones. If in case fasting blood glucose levels > 250 mg/dl and there is presence of ketones in urine than avoid exercise. Contrary, if blood glucose level is > 300 mg/dl and there are no ketones in urine then exercising should be done cautiously. Additionally, if glucose 300mg/dl or having blood pressure > 150/100 mm Hg should avoid heavy exercise or brisk walk.

- It is important to remember that you take small snack pre-exercising if you are on some anti-diabetic medication.

- It is recommended that you should consult your doctor to reduce the dose of medication if you are exercising moderately and regularly.

Some of the precautions for elderly diabetics are:

- Elderly age group diabetic patients should prefer to do regular exercise of low intensity.

- It is extremely important for elderly diabetic that they should get medical clearance before getting involved in any exercise regime.

Additionally, diabetic patients with nerve damage in the feet should avoid running on treadmill, prolonged walking, jogging and step exercising. Instead, they should go for no-weight bearing exercise like swimming, cycling, rowing, chair exercises and arm exercises.

So, it is time for diabetics to remember that they should keep going in whatever little way possible to remain fit and healthy!!!!!

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Type 2 Diabetes - What Is Prediabetes?

2011-02-09T11:23:00.000-08:00

Prediabetes is a scary thing to hear coming out of your doctor's mouth. If you have been told that you have this "prediabetes" thing, it's possible that your gut reaction was, "No I don't! Uh, what's prediabetes?" This is a question that is actually up for some debate in the medical community. However, as we use it here, it can be considered both a diagnosis and a viable condition. Some medical practitioners have actually suggested that, as a point between normal and diabetic glucose absorption states, prediabetes is something of a misnomer. After all, it is not necessary to have this condition first... plenty of folks skip this step and ram straight into being a Type 2 diabetic.

Simply put, if you have characteristics of diabetes in your blood, but they are not conclusive enough to declare you to be Type 2 diabetic, you have prediabetes. The major factor used in this determination is that your blood sugar levels are higher than average, but are not yet at the level of a full tilt diabetic. In many cases, people who have prediabetes actually develop full-blown Type 2 diabetes within ten years of their initial diagnosis with the former ailment. This is a scary testament to the Jacob Marley effect, in which you may receive ample fair warning. Do you pursue the same course you are currently on, or will you make constructive changes to your lifestyle?

Now, for the sake of clarity, it is important to note that prediabetes does occasionally go by other names. It has also been called impaired glucose tolerance, and impaired fasting glucose. This refers as much to when it was detected (either through a blood test during fasting, or when not fasting), as to the actual ailment itself. The two states are essentially synonymous with one another. One major risk of this condition is that you have a roughly 11% chance of developing regular Type 2 diabetes within 3 years of this earlier diagnosis. However, you do realize that this means you have an 89% chance to get it together and stop this once and for all.

When it comes down to brass tacks, this condition is several things. For one, it is a reduction in how well you are currently using the sugar in your blood. For another, it is a potential future health risk. While there is minimal likelihood of damage to your bodily systems from prediabetes alone, there is ample opportunity for damage to your systems if it continues onward.

Perhaps the most important thing prediabetes is, however, is a warning sign to you. You have the potential to cut this thing like a guy who owes money to the mob, and be rid of it like a pair of cement shoes. Will you make the changes?

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Type 1 Diabetes Treatment - Options to Understand

2011-02-09T07:23:00.000-08:00

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Type 1 diabetes and its occurrence mostly in those people who are less than 20 years old and that is why, it is also called as juvenile onset diabetes. It mostly occurs in a very young age like 12 or 13 years. Production of insulin is totally stopped due to this form of diabetes and this is the reason it is termed as the most severe condition.

Insulin can be described as a hormone and its production is takes place in the pancreas. The use of the insulin is very important because it helps to body to utilize both blood sugar and glucose and without the presence of insulin; the body cells are not able to utilize either. As a result for the sake of energy, body burns off the fat. This leads to the production of ketones in the blood. High level of ketones can result in death. Therefore a patient must undergo type 1 diabetes treatment in order to lead a healthy and long life.

As there is no insulin production in the body due to the disorder of diabetes, a patient must take insulin to cover up. There are basically three types of insulin and most the doctors prescribe a combination to two at time.

� Rapid Acting
� Intermediate Acting
� Long Acting

There are many ways in type 1 diabetes treatment to supply insulin into the body. It can through injection, insulin pen or insulin pumps.

Some other things which are paid attention during the type 1 diabetes treatment are in taking healthy food, especially which are happing low sugar level, cholesterol as well as fat and doing exercise on daily basis.

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Diabetes Treatment - Small Changes Can Be Powerful

2011-02-09T04:01:00.000-08:00

Looking back at National Diabetes month and World Diabetes Day, a common theme stood out to me in regards to diabetes treatment.? That theme was that small changes can make a big difference.

I got to interview rocker Bret Michaels, singer Angie Stone and actor/comedian Anthony Anderson.? They communicated how small changes--whether it be in diet, exercise or? attitude --have allowed them to gain control.? They feel they have a better quality of life and are able to enjoy it.

I personally have struggled with strict diet and exercise regimens that left me feeling burnt out, discouraged and overwhelmed.? As I've learned more over the years, I realize it is not about extremes or putting myself though a self-imposed boot camp, it's about consistency and do-able, realistic lifestyle changes.

Earlier in the month, I blogged about small goals.? Today I challenge you to think about a small change you can make in your life that could possibly reap huge benefits.? If you need ideas, check out these quick facts about diet and exercise with diabetes.

Please share the small changes you have decided to make in your life.

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Maintaining Your Normal Sugar Levels With Much More Ease

2011-02-09T03:23:00.000-08:00

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In normal conditions, the hormones which are responsible in regulating blood glucose levels are being produced in the right amount and at the right time with the help of the feedback mechanism inside the body. However, yet there can be down times where these hormones will not work properly and are not produced in the correct manner. As a result, when a person has a meal and then this causes his/her normal blood sugar levels after eating, not stable anymore. This could also be because of the insufficient insulin hormone which helps in regulation by converting glucose into glycogen. As a result the whole list of normal sugar levels inside the body gets into instability, where the levels may be lower or higher than the normal blood sugar range. When these normal levels gets exceed than the maximum limit, the person may have developed diabetes. It is so important for an individual to maintain his/her healthy blood sugar levels throughout their lifetime.

So, the people who are at high tendency to develop diabetes should always stick into a regular eating pattern by which they can control their diabetes blood sugar levels. The normal blood sugar levels ranges from 3.6 - 5.8 mMol/L (millimoles/liter) and therefore any value within this range is said to be normal. These people should always and is recommended for them to measure their glucose levels constantly in order for them to monitor their internal environment constantly, so that they can keep track of their normal sugar levels. They can use a glucose level measuring meter for this purpose. Normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy falls under the category of exceptions. Because the normal blood glucose level in their body are different from other individuals. If you are experiencing the following symptoms or signs you may be diagnosed with diabetes.

1) Extreme thirstiness - Due to the increased concentration of blood glucose in blood the glucose is passed into the urine and then as the urine gets more concentrated, water moves from blood into the tubules when urine is collected and makes a large volume of urine. So you may feel thirsty unusually.

2) Frequent urge to urinate as the volume of the urine is large and is frequently being filled very faster than normal.

3) Blurred vision may be experienced by the patient

4) Tiredness

In present, genetic modification is done in order to make the normal cells to produce insulin as well and also the patients may be given prescribed amounts of insulin doses after their meals.

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Lowering Your Blood Glucose Levels Is the First Step in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

2011-02-08T23:23:00.000-08:00

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As with any disease, treatment is the key. What can be done or what can I do to get my health back. Type 2 diabetes treatment starts with getting your blood sugar under control before it causes any more damage to the organs in your body. This treatment will call for immediate lifestyle changes in which your doctor, registered dietician and diabetes educator can help you with.

It's not really a difficult choice when you know your life is in the balance. Your individual treatment will be totally different from anyone else's. The only thing the same will be getting your blood sugar under control. Getting your blood sugar in control cannot be stressed enough and I would like to say it again, "get your blood sugar under control". There is no better way to protect your body from the ravages of this disease. How you get your blood sugar under control is where everyone seems to differ. What one body will tolerate and absorb, another body will process it differently.

Type 2 diabetes treatment will vary however on how to bring your blood sugar level down. Of course one way to bring your blood sugar down is to take medication, and you may need this to control your diabetes. There is another way to slow the progression and control the disease and this is where your lifestyle change comes in. It is a way you can control your own Type 2 diabetes treatment through your diet with the help of a registered dietician or diabetes educator.

There are so many ways to regulate your diet, you may count calories, or count carbohydrates, maybe with food exchanges according to their glycemic index ratings. It doesn't have to be complicated, as the more complicated it is, the more you won't follow it. The easiest way to make a radical change in your health is by small changes in your everyday habits, what to eat for lunch, snacks, exercising during commercials, it all adds up to the "small changes".

Ninety-five percent of diabetics are Type 2 diabetes, and ninety percent of those ninety-five percent are overweight. It is the single most contributor in this disease and one that can easily be controlled by a lifestyle change. The Type 2 diabetes treatment will allow your body cells to soak up glucose so it won't stay in the blood. It will give your pancreas a chance to keep up with the body's demand for insulin.

Start by changing your lifestyle though diet, and along with your doctor and dietician you may not have the need to get your insulin by injection.

Before your diabetes gets worse and you have to take an insulin you need to take action in order to reverse your diabetes. Learn how to lower your blood sugar naturally without having to take drugs or insulin shots.

Visit http://www.managingtype2diabetes.info to find out how.

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Diabetic Foods To Avoid When Managing Your Disease

2011-02-08T19:23:00.000-08:00

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Different foods cause different reactions in your body chemistry. If you have diabetes, this fact assumes a whole new level of importance since it becomes vital to your health to learn about the foods that are beneficial for you, and which ones will cause negative effects on your blood sugar levels. Knowing the diabetic foods to avoid is essential since eating the wrong foods, or eating diet program them, could cause serious harm to your health.

Sugar

Top one of many diabetic foods to avoid is sugar and foods which are high in sugar-like sweeteners for example syrup and juice concentrates. Sugar is a straightforward carbohydrate that is rapidly absorbed into your bloodstream causing your glucose levels to spike and then crash afterward. To make matters worse, sweet foods such as candy, donuts, and cake, usually contain other harmful things that diabetics should avoid such as saturated fats and refined flour. Sugar is usually hidden in packaged foods that you wouldn't suspect also, so to avoid or limit your sugar intake, you need to read package labels for the quantity of sugar grams in the food.

Cholesterol

Diabetes is linked with cholesterol problems. Even when it doesn't lift up your overall cholesterol reading, it has a tendency to decrease your good cholesterol and lift up your bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Watching your dietary intake of cholesterol is important because of this. Diabetic foods to prevent if you want to limit cholesterol include egg yolks, organ meats, and full fat milk products.

Fats

Some fats, like essential olive oil and flax oil, are heart healthy, but others, particularly trans fats, are closely related to a rise in cardiovascular disease and obesity. Diabetes is tied to heart disease and obesity and these three conditions seem to go hand-in-hand among lots of people who eat diets high in saturated fats and sugar. Therefore, diabetic diets restrict fat intake in addition to control carbs. Trans fats should be avoided altogether. Additionally, you should limit saturated fat intake by selecting lean cuts of meat and non-fat or low-fat dairy products. Fried foods should be avoided, including most fast foods.

Some Vegetables and fruit

It may be surprising, but diabetic foods to avoid also include some vegetables and fruit. Fruit drinks particularly can cause your glucose levels to spike. It is usually best to eat raw fruit instead therefore the added fiber decelerates the absorption of sugar. Starchy vegetables such as potatoes and squash possess a higher glycemic index value and really should be replaced by non-starchy varieties for example peas and green beans. It can be surprising which fruits and vegetables cause blood sugar levels spikes and which ones don't, so consulting an index list chart is a good idea when planning your meals.

Alcohol

Alcohol based drinks will also be on the list of diabetic foods to avoid. Alcoholic drinks affect your blood glucose levels and impair your liver which needs to function optimally to keep your body chemistry under control when you have diabetes.

Researching the diabetic foods to avoid is essential to your health. Eliminating them out of your diet will help manage your problem and reduce your risk of medical complications such as heart disease, vessel disease, and obesity. Being a conscientious food label reader helps also so you don't have to guess, but will invariably be aware of composition of the foods you consume.

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Why Do So Many Children Have Type 2 Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes? What Can Be Done About It?

2011-02-08T15:23:00.000-08:00

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According to the CDC (Centers For Disease Control and Prevention), approximately 2 million teenagers in the United States have pre-diabetes. Furthermore, the number of children who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing and the average age of onset is just as rapidly getting younger. Type 2 diabetes didn't exist at all until 1926 and it was completely unheard of in children until very recently. This is ALARMING!

WHY?

Why do so many children have type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes and what can be done about it?

Children used to grow up eating wholesome healthy food. Eggs didn't come with hormones and they contained lots of omega-3. Oats didn't come pre-cooked, defiberized, and laced with trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, and ready to be nuked. Oats and other grains were slow cooked and full of fiber and nutrients. Cows still ate grass and weren't shot up with hormones and antibiotics. Dairy products were extremely healthy and nutritious. Beef and chicken still tasted like beef and chicken and weren't full of hormones and antibiotics. Beef USED TO BE an excellent source of omega-3 when cows still ate grass. Kids drank hormone-free milk with almost every meal, not soda pop and alleged "fruit juice" full of high fructose corn syrup and artificial chemical flavorings. Dinner did not come pre-packaged in a box loaded with trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, and additives like MSG to make up for the loss of actual flavor. No meal included genetically modified, highly processed, dehydrated, and sometimes reconstituted in part "vegetables." Real vegetables with real nutrients and real fiber came straight from the garden or from nearby farms. Almost every family knew how and participated in the art of putting up fruits and vegetables for the winter - and they were still full of fiber, nutrients, and yes TASTE with they were opened in the winter. A typical after school snack was a piece of fruit, a peanut butter sandwich (WITHOUT the trans fat or high fructose corn syrup mixed in), or a few home made cookies made from scratch with wholesome ingredients and a glass of healthy milk. I shudder when I really stop to think about what kids eat for snacks today!

Children used to walk to school, walk to the movie theater, and walk to the store. They had LONG recess where they participated in physical activities. They ran around after school and PLAYED OUTSIDE. They screamed, they yelled, they jumped for joy. They were ACTIVE.

In general, children used to be FAR LESS STRESSED. Kids did not worry about being shot by their classmate. Schedules were not quite so hectic. Kids didn't have to grow up so fast and worry about adult matters quite so soon.

In the most generic sense, I doubt it is any big mystery why so many kids are developing diabetes - or at least it shouldn't be! It is most certainly related to the change in diet, the dramatic decrease in physical activity, and the elevated chronic stress.

Now what can we do about it? First, we need to engage the media in getting the truth out about trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, genetically modified, food additives, all the reasons for the low quality dairy products, all the reasons for low quality meat products, the dangers of modern massive-scale profit-driven food processing, etc, etc... If we can't save ourselves, let's try to save our children or our children's children.

Second, we need to DRAMATICALLY change the diet of our children. Eliminating all trans fat and high fructose corn syrup is a good step in the right direction. These are poisons that CAUSE diabetes. Eating organic eliminates genetically modified organisms. Stop buying processed food and put some REAL food on the table!!! Teach our children better eating habits. Boycott school lunches until they eliminate the processed food, trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, genetically modified orgasms, etc....

Third, we need to be a LOUD voice for bringing back recess and physical activity to our children's lives. Maybe this should be legislatively mandated. Get the PTA's and other parent organizations involved. Speak out at local public meetings. Educate your neighbors, friends, and family.

Fourth, find ways to eliminate stress from our children's lives and help them learn to cope better with stress. Try to create an environment where they get more sleep.

Okay. So there's only so much I can explain in a single article and I've tried to give a nice overview of why our children are increasingly developing diabetes. However, the details matter here and they just can't be condensed down into a 1 page article.

You need MORE INFORMATION - LOTS MORE!!! The best source on how to reverse diabetes (and pre-diabetes) I've found so far is HERE (CLICK HERE). This works equally well for children. In fact, it works BETTER because the earlier you get them started, the easier it will be to reverse diabetes or pre-diabetes.

This is something I am very passionate about and I have researched it well.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Healthy Protein Picks for Type 2's!

2011-02-08T11:23:00.000-08:00

Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition with potentially dire consequences. But of course, you know how bad diabetes can get, and you probably also know that if you eat well and exercise regularly, you can dodge 90% or more of the harmful effects of Type 2 diabetes. In a lot of cases, you can live to a ripe old age in robust health, in spite of this potentially serious condition.

But unfortunately, there's a lot of low quality misinformation you have to sort through if you want to get good information on this whole "eating right" thing... it's practically rocket science these days, all complicated words and "don't eat this because..." explanations. In the end, we'll all probably end up eating rocks, just from being driven insane by all the rules.

The Benefits of Protein:

But one rule that never fades is that everybody needs protein. Protein is the slowest digesting type of macronutrient, and is an absolutely critical component of building and maintaining muscles. And even if you don't go pump iron and have no ambitions to build "guns" of steel and all the other hallmarks of body builders, you still have muscles. And while you most likely don't need as much protein as Arnold did in his prime, you do still need to keep what you do have healthy. And you will never do that without ingesting good, high quality proteins.

On Nuts: Oh, nuts! If you like nuts, you are probably in good health. Nuts contain all sorts of nutrients which will help you to be healthy and to stay strong, inspite of diabetes. Nuts have some of the highest levels of protein in any deliciously crunchy food. Well, insects are a little bit better, but you never know where they've been. Since nuts have those wonderful protective shells (which are great exercise to break), you can pop open a few and have a little snack. Try them with a little honey, and you will be doing wonders for your health... and it's pretty darn tasty, too!

Whole Egg Protein: Another great source of protein is eggs. Now, if you're vegan eggs are obviously off-limits. But if you're willing to make one exception for an animal product, eggs are the best contenders out there. Not only are they amazingly good for you, and tasty, they also keep well. If you don't feel like eating some eggs the week you get them (or even the month), it isn't usually an issue. Plus, you can side step all of the bad treatment of the chickens which leads many people to avoid them, if you can find someone who keeps their own birds. It's a good idea to use this wonderful resource if you can.

Whole eggs actually raises your good HDL cholesterol to a higher degree than LDL cholesterol, thereby improving your overall cholesterol ratio and blood chemistry.

Protein and Hunger: Eating enough protein helps prevent you from getting hungry again too soon. Protein is an important ingredient needed by the body to make dopamine, which is a chemical messenger in your brain that tells you when you are hungry or full. But keep in mind protein is not "unlimited"... even though some popular eating plans say you can "eat all the protein you want and still lose weight."

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Don't Ignore the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

2011-02-08T07:23:00.000-08:00

Type 2 diabetes is a disease or condition that is extremely influenced by lifestyle and diet unlike many other chronic diseases. So much so that a person's blood sugar levels can be changed with what they eat and by body movement. It is noted that taking small steps in your lifestyle you can achieve big results. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes vary with each person and for just as many reasons. With some people they don't know they have it until a serious complication arises such as a heart attack or stroke. With others the symptoms are hardly noticeable; they just think it is the way the body should be.

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes or non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus are real and should not be taken lightly. The earlier diabetes is detected the sooner treatment can start, as it can damage many of the bodies organs. Some organs can be damaged permanently leading to many other conditions. But damage too many organs can be reversed, by just visiting your doctor for a blood tests. Before it gets to the point that you need insulin by injection to control your diabetes, remember it can be controlled without drugs in some cases. It is possible to control your blood sugar naturally with a few small lifestyle changes. In many cases, if you can control your blood sugar, you may be taken off medication and insulin if it was prescribed.

The largest and most important symptom and one that gets most people to the doctor is being overweight. The other symptom that goes along with being overweight is fatigue and people just think that is the normal way to feel. Not so! Of course if a person is feeling fatigued they think they will take a nap as they feel drowsy, another symptom. Some symptoms people put down to age and think nothing more about it. Wrong! If you are over 65 and feeling the 'old age spread' you should learn the Symptoms of type 2 diabetes as not all people will experience the same symptoms.

Infections with stress increases the bodies' glucose needs, as well women during menstruation will notice insulin increases. Once you know your body's needs, it can be adjusted through diet. These are just a few of the symptoms of type 2 diabetes: Slow healing, fatigue, drowsiness, Increased thirst, numbness in toes, itchy skin, frequent urination, Blurred vision, weight loss, many skin infections, slow healing, Increased hunger and vagina and penis yeast infections.

The human body tissues must have a steady supply of glucose that is why diabetes can affect every organ which includes heart disease, kidney failure, blindness and even nerve problems. If your pancreas cannot produce insulin, you have diabetes. Learn the Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes.

Are you a prediabetic or have you just been told that you have type 2 diabetes? If the answer to this is yes then you need to take immediate action to reverse your diabetes. Learn how to lower your blood sugar naturally without having to take drugs or insulin shots.

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New Insights to Reversing Diabetes

2011-02-08T03:23:00.000-08:00

ByStanley LawStanley Law
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Diabetes is defined as one of three diseases where victims have high blood sugar levels. Millions of people around the world suffer from this condition. There are a number of symptoms related to diabetes. Some of these serve as warning signs that the condition exists. Tingling limbs, fainting spells, and numbness are some of the common symptoms that people experience.

Many have struggled with these symptoms prior to being diagnosed with diabetes. It is very important to take note of abnormal symptoms and relaying them to your healthcare provider. Early diagnosis usually provides a better prognosis where this disease is involved. Let's take a look at the three types of diabetes and their affects.

Type 1 diabetes

This form of this disease is an auto-immune disorder. Type 1 sufferers have the insulin in their bodies destroyed by their immune systems. The condition itself is often referred to as juvenile-onset diabetes. This particular form of the disease accounts for 10-15% of total sufferers. Although this can occur at any age, it is most common for those under the age of 40. The affects of this form is triggered through environmental issues. Things like viruses, chemicals, or dietary choices can lead to symptoms. People with Type 1 diabetes inject themselves a number of times daily with insulin.

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of this disease. It affects 85-90% of all sufferers of this condition. It is different in several ways from Type 1. This particular version is often referred to as late-onset diabetes. Sufferers experience insulin resistance, as well as, some form of insulin deficiency. This form of the disease is genetic in its origin, but may also be affected by environmental issues. Things like high blood pressure, obesity, and poor dietary habits can trigger Type 2. This condition is treated through the loss of weight, dietary changes, and in some cases with medication. More serious conditions can develop if this condition is not handled effectively.

Gestational diabetes

This is a form of the disease that is developed by pregnant women alone. It affects 5.5-8.8% of all pregnancies. During this time period women develop this condition. In many cases, this is due to heredity, obesity, and the ethnic group that they belong to. This form of the disease is commonly characterized by its carbohydrate intolerance component. In fact, it is often referred to as such. Most women return to normal after their pregnancies. These are women, however, who have a good chance of developing the condition permanently. Treatments of gestational diabetes factors in both the mother and the child she's carrying.

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Special Care for Diabetes Patients

2011-02-07T23:23:00.000-08:00

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Rise in the blood glucose level is a very serious problem. It does away the sweetness from the life of the person. Though we do not have a permanent treatment of diabetes, but control of the blood glucose level is very crucial. In this regard, is very essential as this is the only way to deal with it.

The first step towards maintaining a control over the increased blood glucose level is to have a well managed life style. Since this is something which covers a broad area, the points needs to be specified and made clear to people so that they could take care of themselves properly to have healthy living.

Balanced and Nutritious Diet

Nutrition plays the lead role when it comes to health controlling tips. Right diet based upon the body mass index and age is very important. Another important point is to include all those nutritious elements which can meet the requirement of the body. One should always refrain from the foods rich in calorie and starch. Eating starchy food could trigger the level of blood glucose, thereby making it difficult for the person suffering from diabetes.

Regular Physical Exercise

Physical exercises that burn the extra calorie could help reduce the accumulated fat in the body. Increase in the body fat and blood pressure level is also detrimental for the people. Moreover, regular exercise also helps in achieving a balanced body mass index. One can stay fit and active for longer time if they follow some physical exercise on a regular basis. Loss of energy being the worst impact of the increased blood glucose level, regular exercises prove to the best key.

Additional Health Supplement

Intake of nutritious diet is just not sufficient for the diabetic people as in today's date, no food provide the required nutrition. In such a case, intake of additional health supplement could enable people to manage their health by providing the required nutrition in the form of some health supplement. Omega 3 health supplements are particularly good for diabetes treatment as people get the fish oil benefits along with it. Flaxseeds and Omega 3 fatty acids are the right combination for diabetes care.

Those who are on the risk of diabetes must follow the above mentioned rules to ensure a life which is healthier and the people who are already affected should use them to keep the blood sugar level controlled.

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Control Your Diabetes With a Diet for Type 2 Diabetes

2011-02-07T19:23:00.000-08:00

The good thing (if there is a good thing), about having type 2 diabetes is the Diet for Type 2 diabetes; you get to eat more often! It is not a good thing to go without food for more than 5 waking hours without a meal or snack. You will need to avoid your blood sugar having wild swings by eating late or skipping meals. By keeping your appetite under control you will not have a surge in your glucose when you finally do have something in your stomach.

So starting with breakfast and eating snacks between your meals all day keeps your blood sugar levels stable. This can be a plus as it keeps your metabolism on a high, which in turn, burns more calories. It is noted that people that ate breakfast had a 35 - 50 percent lower chance in having metabolic problems such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. The plan is not to have your hunger build up so you're so ravenous that when you do eat, you may get into trouble with your blood sugar. So the diet for Type 2 diabetes is to keep some balance when eating your meals.

So the operative word here is balance. By eating more often is doesn't mean you can eat anything you want. Actually, the more vegetables eaten the better it is as they are an ideal food. They are low in fat and high in fibre and rich in many vitamins, minerals, and many nutrients. They also contain good sources of complex carbohydrates and lesser amounts of protein. Of course you would like to feel satisfied at the end of a meal, but the foods you would be eating should be balanced as well.

Some protein, carbohydrates and at least one fruit and vegetable is a good balance. The fruit is a good choice as a desert or with your breakfast. The diet for type 2 diabetes is a healthy diet, as you can bulk up your meal with lots of produce. If your are among the many that need to lose weight, it doesn't mean you have to cut out processed foods and sweets, it means it all comes down to portion size and balance, but you still have to decrease your caloric intake in order to lose weight.

A great habit for anyone of course is to trim the fat and that is exactly you should be doing. Make sure your cuts of meat are as fat free as possible. That means that crispy chicken skin comes off. Fat has twice the calories as carbohydrates and protein. Of course you can still have dairy products, but just keep it to the low-fat versions. A low- fat sour cream or salad dressing is better on your potatoes and bread than putting all that butter. There are many ways to make your food delicious without fat content. A chat with a nutritionalist can put it all together for you.

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