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- Brief Overview Of Diabetes And Diet By : Robinson
Diabetes has been around for centuries. There are presently sixteen millions diabetics in America, but eight million do not know that they have the disease. Today, diabetes is in third place as the cause of mortality, behind cardiovascular diseases and cancer. - Diabetes Care: Further Complications Associated With Diabetes By : Javier Fuller
Diabetes is considered as a mother of host of maladies. So a diabetic should take extreme care while he is undergoing treatment and even afterwards. Once you develop diabetes, you are likely to remain affected with it for the rest of the life. So you need to be extremely careful and attentive towards prevention of complications that most of the times develop without you noticing it.
If you are diabetic and want to prolong your life, you need to be much conscious in your quest to keep blood sugar levels under control. That's the key to your safety from complication that would prove disastrous for your health. - Diabetes Guide: What Is Diabetes Ketoacidosis? By : Javier Fuller
Diabetes has become a common disease among people all over the world today. To combat the wide spread wings of diabetes, several modes of treatments have come up. But diabetes is not just a single disease. It comes in a package of its several forms. Of them the most deadly one is Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is also known as DKA. Diabetic Ketoacidosis is not triggered by itself. It is a consequence for an another diabetes. When diabetes mellitus goes untreated, it takes the shape of Diabetic ketoacidosis. If not taken care of properly, DKA can prove fatal to your life. - How To Control Your Diabetes When On A Holiday? By : Javier Fuller
Are you in a holiday mood but worried about your diabetic condition? Stop that worry now. Shed them all and get into the total groove of the holiday season. Because your blood sugar level can be perfectly controlled with a proper diet even on a holiday. Just a little care and precaution and the holiday that you are planning will become a moment of lifetime.
Holiday is a season when your treats are laden with rich diets of carbohydrates and fats. And I can understand that such foods are not easy to resist. But a self control and love for your health can do wonders even when you are suffering from diabetes. - Steps To Tackle Diabetes During Pregnancy By : Javier Fuller
As a woman you have multiple responsibilities to take care of in your life. You have to play various roles. So it becomes very important for you to live a healthy life. You should be responsible towards yourself. Only then you will be capable of taking responsibilities of others. And this responsibility increases manifolds when you are pregnant.
At the time of pregnancy, a woman experiences several changes in her body. One of the major changes is the fluctuation in the blood glucose levels. But if you are already a diabetes patient then the magnitude of the precautionary measures increases. - Diabetes Diet: Fruit For A Thought By : Javier Fuller
A person suffering from diabetes have certain special needs that can be fulfilled from his diet and eating habits. Such a person should refrain from eating food that are rich in cholesterol and fats. The food for them should be light and easy to digest with lots of fiber content.
Most fruits fit correctly in this category of description. Since long, fruits have shown various beneficial effects on a patient suffering from diabetes. They are low on fats and highly rich in nutrients and vitamins and have positive effect on the abnormal rise in the blood glucose levels. You can choose from any of the fruits available in the market. Each one of it will be better than the other. - A Strict No No Alliance Of Diabetes And Alcohol By : Javier Fuller
The main aim in the life of a person who is suffering from diabetes is to control his blood sugar level. In fact this is a very important for a diabetic person.
Well, condition of your diabetes largely depends on the food that you consume with the type of beverages that you depend upon. Almost all food products have some or the other effect on your diabetes. The effect that I am talking about here is not only the negative effect. For, there are some food products that are very good for treating your diabetes. - How To Keep Gestation Diabetes At Bay? By : Javier Fuller
Many-a-times diabetes is detected among expecting mothers during the period of their pregnancy. Such cases of diabetes can occur at any time or duration of the pregnancy. But to their despite, this type of diabetes is temporary in nature. And it is referred to as gestation diabetes.
The course of treatment for this kind of diabetes is similar to that of Type II diabetes. These patients are advised to keep check on their weight and remain active during pregnancy, provided there are no other complications alongside. It is most likely that the blood sugar levels that have risen at this stage will be brought under control. - Always Get Your Blood Sugar Levels Tested To Monitor Diabetes By : Javier Fuller
It is estimated that there are at least 16 million Americans who are diabetic. This is an alarming figure in itself but when one considers the fact that often people who are suffering from diabetes have virtually no symptoms of the disease, then the idea becomes even more worrying. Although it is now common hearsay that one can easily detect the symptoms of this disease, but one cannot be perfectly sure of being diabetic. It requires a blood test to establish for certain that one has diabetes.
The blood test that is done for checking diabetes is a test to check the blood sugar levels in the body. The test is carried out in two phases on the same day. The first blood test is carried out on the patient’s blood when he is fasting. So, a patient coming for the test arrives without taking his breakfast or even a cup of morning tea or coffee. If the blood sugar levels are found to be 126 milligrams per deciliter or higher, on two separate occasions, after fasting, then there is a likelihood of diabetes. - Don't Be A Couch Potato To Cure Diabetes By : Javier Fuller
Diabetes is one of the ailments that is fast becoming a matter of concern among the urban population all over the world. Already the disease has assumed epidemic proportions in the USA. It is estimated that over 16 million people in the US are victims of this disease.
Indeed so rampant is the spread of this disease that several sufferers are not even aware of the fact that they are suffering from diabetes. The disease goes undetected for quite some time till the symptoms are aggravated and thus the problem has become a major matter of concern. - Follow An Active Lifestyle And Monitor Your Blood Sugar By : Javier Fuller
One of the first realizations that confront a person diagnosed with diabetes is the depressive idea that diabetes is a lifelong disease. Other diseases are tackled as and when they occur and after a course of treatment the disease is cured. While, in the case of diabetes, the patient is hard hit by its lifelong burden. But it is not as bad as its sounds and one should have a heart.
Though a lifelong affliction, diabetics can live a perfectly normal life by following a lifestyle that keeps the blood sugar levels under control. Above all, the best management for keeping diabetes under control is to follow an active lifestyle and maintain an ideal body weight, without indulging oneself in the wrong foods. - Diabetes Guide: A Very Quick And Brief Sneak Peek On Diabetes By : Javier Fuller
Of all the afflictions of modern living, diabetes is one that is most common in this century. This unique disease is an affliction that sometimes goes undetected in people for a long while before one actually spots it. It is also a disease that does not confine one to bed rest like a bout of flu, or a viral infection. It shows no outward symptoms like pain or swelling or cough or discomfort. The only suspicion aside this illness is an unnatural craving for sweet things, which again, often gets dismissed as a weakness for sweets or as possessing a sweet tooth. Also, this love for the sugary stuff is not an invariable accompaniment of the disease. - An Introduction To Type I Diabetes By : Javier Fuller
When the sugar level in your blood is too high, you have diabetes. In Type I diabetes, the level of sugar is not only high, it is out of control. The reason being the body has stopped the production of the required quantity of insulin. As a result, type I diabetes patient needs two to five insulin shots per day, to keep the blood sugar levels under control.
Insulin is a chemical substance in the body that is essential to keep blood sugar levels normal. Its second function is- it assists the body to use fat and protein. An organ near the stomach, pancreas, is the production headquarters of insulin. - Beware If Diabetes Symptoms Follow You... By : Javier Fuller
One good thing about diabetes is that it does not attack surprisingly! It gives you sufficient warnings. It does not overpower a disciplined individual. It gives immense respect to those who exercise regularly and are the lovers of morning walks!
Many of the patients of diabetes are the patients for the simple reason that they did not possess adequate knowledge about this disease, at the right age. Who are its main targets? If you have crossed sixty and have given up the habit of exercise, you are a strong candidate for diabetes. An overweight person, a glutton, a person who lives to eat and that unfortunate individual to whom diabetes is the ancient heritage-- sorry to say, but what can be done about such people? - Identify The Symptoms Of Diabetes In Time By : Javier Fuller
“Prevention is better than cure”
Each syllable of this wise saying is worth its weight in gold. It is applicable to any aspect of life, but it is emphatically applicable as regards your health. You can replace your TV, you can replace your car, but can you ever replace your body? Leave aside the philosophical and spiritual aspect of it. What a great feeling it is to live as a healthy person! - Some Lifestyle Changes May Help You Cure Diabetes By : Javier Fuller
You have to lift yourself up. You are the cause of your downfall. You are your best friend. You are your worst enemy...Thus goes the great saying.
The top is always vacant! The wise counsel is in demand everywhere. The best is yet to happen in your life! Life is nothing but a series of endless changes. The moment to moment changes. - Natural And Herbal Cure Of Diabetes By : Javier Fuller
With the failure of the over the counter medications, the herbs have re-emerged as the dominant powers in the treatment of diabetes. According to Chinese Medicine, diabetes is not considered as a disease as such. It is a condition of disharmony. The major symptoms are severe thirst and hunger. At the same time, in spite of the excessive hunger, you lose weight. There are many Chinese herbs that were used traditionally for the treatment of diabetes. These herbs are now the subject matter of extensive research. The results of the research are encouraging.
One such Chinese herb that has shown its mettle in the treatment of diabetes is mai men dong. The sole problem in the treatment of diabetes, is to maintain the level of insulin. Research done on this herb indicates its right potential. Through this herb, the Chinese researchers have shown the capability to stimulate regeneration of cells. The cells in question are in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. These are the cells that owe responsibility for appropriate production of insulin. If this process is taken care of, perhaps you are taking care of the diabetes. - The Diet Plan For A Diabetic Person By : Javier Fuller
What do you mean when you say you are on a particular type of diet? Or when you say that you exercise diet control? It simply means, your body has certain unwanted stuff within the system, which needs to be expelled. Alternatively, it also means that your body has the short supply of certain things most wanted by it.
You control both above situations through diet. Your correct diet can build you. Your wrong diet can break you! - Identify The Roots Of Type 1 Or Juvenile Diabetes Early By : Javier Fuller
Juvenile diabetes or Type 1 diabetes is common among children. Every year, around 13,000 new cases of Juvenile diabetes are reported in America. True to its name, it mostly attacks the children but adults as well come into its hold.
In juvenile diabetes, shortage of supply of insulin and glucose builds up in the bloodstream as cells are unable to use it. The body is unable to use the entire glucose because it is available in the bloodstream only. - A Look At The Food For Diabetes By : Javier Fuller
Controlling diabetes does not mean that you are advised to starve. You have specific foods to eat and specific food to avoid so that your blood sugar level is maintained. You can go ahead with your food habits, but your position is like that of a horse. Gallop forward, but well controlled by the jeans.
You will be put on restrictions with regard to certain types of foods, but you will begin to taste some of the items, which you have not hitherto been fortunate enough to taste. This change in food pattern will be for the better, diabetes or no diabetes. - Lose Weight To Improve Your Diabetes Condition By : Javier Fuller
Loss in every situation can not be considered as the loss. Some losses are the forerunners of gain. You will be happy with certain losses. The immediate example is, if you are overweight and if in the course of diabetes treatment, you lose weight, it is the cause for elation. It will substantially help you bring your diabetes under control.
The statistics related to diabetes all over the world are appalling. 7% of the population of USA is affected by diabetes. In every 10 dollars spent on health care, 1 dollar is spent on treatment related to diabetes. So, what is needed is constant monitoring of diabetes. That is right type of medications at the right time. Have a regular schedule of exercises and a good diet system. And above all, take proper steps to manage and control your body weight. - Lifestyle Changes For Kids Suffering From Diabetes By : Javier Fuller
Children grow fast. Diabetes in children is growing faster.
Well, diabetes in children is a recent phenomenon. Anything that is a recent phenomenon, lead us to the question mark, why and from where this disease has cropped up? What are the reasons for its arrival? When the reasons for its arrival are identified, the plans for its departure can also be formulated. - How To Care For Juvenile Diabetes Patient At Home? By : Javier Fuller
The treatment given to the child at the doctor's chamber has medicinal as well as psychological value. The child trusts the immaculately dressed man, with stethoscope dangling on his neck. The child has read books and seen it on TV that such doctors virtually bring back the patient from the jaws of death.
But the reality is different. Juvenile diabetes is a peculiar disease. It is not like, one day stomach ache, two days toothache or three days headache. The modern child is educated enough to understand what diabetes is about. It is aware of the serious implications of the disease. Naturally it would be the shocking news for the parents that their young child has diabetes. But the reality has to be faced boldly by both the parents and the child. For winning such cases, 80% of the treatment is psychological where only 20% is the actual medication. - Do's And Dont's For Diabetes By : Javier Fuller
Let food be Thy medicine, and the medicine be Thy food...the old saying goes thus!
Fortunately or unfortunately for the diabetes patients, there are many dont's and only a few do's. But these few do's are so powerful, if done properly, they are the cure-all for the diabetes. - All Diabetics! Beware Of Abnormal Cholesterol Levels By : Javier Fuller
Cholesterol deposition in requisite amount is mandatory for normal body functioning. But having a cholesterol level higher than normal is not at all a healthy sign. Excess cholesterol deposition could be an outcome of over eating, lack of exercise, obesity, stress and hypertension. Apart from these factors diabetes greatly contributes to high level of bad cholesterol. Diabetes paves the way for excessive LDL or bad cholesterol deposition that in turn facilitates possibility of coronary artery diseases and strokes among diabetics.
Thus diabetics are needed to be very conscious about their blood cholesterol level in order to do away with any possibility of stroke and cardiovascular complications. - Getting The Best Deal On Diabetic Supplies By : Morgan Hamilton
For everyone who is diabetic it is very important to be aware of his or her blood glucose readings and never fail to keep up with them. This tracking of blood glucose readings usually requires a whole armory of diabetic testing supplies. Diabetics should always have on hand these diabetic supplies. The common diabetic supplies include an accurate glucometer, alcohol wipes, lancets, and test strips.
Depending on the type of your insurance, you may be able to choose where to take your diabetic supplies. For example, at first Medicare and Medicaid will cover the expenses for your diabetic supplies. The trick is that if you happen to damage your diabetic supplies, they may not allow you to take more diabetic supplies for a certain period. So, if you lose your diabetic supplies or if you destroy them in any way, you will not be able to take new diabetic supplies. This is because the period of time has not expired according to the standards set by your insurance plan. - Facts and treatments regarding Diabetes By : Grojan Fabiola
Diabetes is considered a serios affection due to its permanent existence, procedures and moreover the complications that involves. Even though many people all over the world suffer from diabetes, the specialists haven t discovered yet the real source of its occurance. It is very important to mention that people who suffer from diabets should ask for medical help as soon as they notice changes in their body and unusual symptoms. - Do not let diabetes control you By : Grojan Fabiola
Diabetes is an affection that prevents the human body from using insulin in transforming the glucose from the blood, leading to an accumulation of glucose in the blood, also known as a high sugar level in the blood.
As a consequence of diabetes, the human body is unable to transform food into energy, and so, it develops other problems involving the heart, the eyes (leading to a blurred vision), and even blood clotting which is very dangerous because it can get you to a cerebral vascular accident (stroke). - Some facts concerning diabetes treatment By : Grojan Fabiola
Diabetes treatment should place a healthy diet and exercise as a priority. Alternative medicine can be also useful.
It is known that controlling the blood sugar is an important thing to do. With diet and exercise alone some people are able to control their blood sugar, while others need insulin or other medications in addition to lifestyle changes.
At first, when you start monitoring your blood sugar, you may experience this as an overwhelming task, but soon you will feel more comfortable with the procedure. It is important to perform that testing in order to find out if you are keeping your glucose levels in the range. - About diabetes I and II, symptoms and diagnosis By : Grojan Fabiola
Although it is not known exactly which are the causes of diabetes mellitus, seems that there are involved genetic and environmental factors. It is thought that in type I diabetes, a virus or another microorganism that destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin triggers the immune system. In type II, age, obesity, and family history may play a role.
It is known that in type II diabetes the cells have become resistant to the insulin produced by the pancreas, so even if the pancreas produces enough insulin, it may not work as effectively.
The first signs of type II diabetes are lethargy, extreme thirst, and frequent urination, but there can be other symptoms too, like sudden weight loss, urinary tract infections, slow wound healing, and blurred vision. - Facts about diabetes treatment By : Grojan Fabiola
It is known that fat makes cells more resistant to insulin, and so, overweight is the greatest risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Loosing weight is a smart thing to do, and for some people, even a little weight loss can restore blood sugar to normal. - About blood tests and treatment in diabetes By : Grojan Fabiola
In order to determine if a person has diabetes, there are some blood tests that can be performed.
To perform the fasting glucose test, the doctor will take blood from a vein in the patient’s arm, but it is important that the patient has not eaten in the last 8 hours. The red blood cells are separated from the sample, and in the remaining plasma it is measured the amount of glucose. Diabetes can be indicated by a plasma level of 7.8 mmol/L or greater. To confirm the results, this test must be taken again in another day. - The causes of diabetes and the risks this disease brings to a patient By : Grojan Fabiola
Diabetes is an affection which occurs is the body has a problem in making or using the insulin. The role of the insulin is to take the glucose from the blood and move it to cells which use it for producing energy. If the insulin is not enough or it can not be used by the body then the glucose will remain in the blood and the symptoms of diabetes will appear. - How to keep diabetes under control? By : Grojan Fabiola
In order to improve the diabetic patient's condition the doctor needs to apply a treatment which will reduce the level of glucose in blood and will keep it constant. This way the symptoms will disappear gradually and the patient will feel better. In this way complication given by diabetes can be avoided and the life can be prolonged. - Essential tips in managing diabetes type 2 symptoms By : Grojan Fabiola
Diabetes type 2 also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease which appears when the insulin produced by the pancreas can not reduce the blood level of glucose. Sometimes diabetes appears when insulin is not produced in a sufficient quantity by the pancreas. The role of insulin is to take the glucose from the blood and lead it inside the body cells which use it to produce energy. If the level of glucose is too high in blood it will be eliminated by the kidneys in urine. - How to manage and keep under control diabetes type 2 Mellitus? By : Grojan Fabiola
Diabetes type 2 Mellitus, also know as non-insulin dependent diabetes is an affection which generally installs at maturity after the age of 45. Until a few years there were not so many cases of obese children but now, as the number of obese children is increasing it is possible for diabetes type 2 to install more precocious as this disease is also caused by obesity. - How important is treating diabetes? By : Grojan Fabiola
Diabetes is a disease which appears when in the blood the glucose level is high for a long time. Glucose can be brought to the organism by food, it is found in honey, sugar, and certain fruits. Generally the glucose is used by the body as an energy source. - General information about diabetes mellitus By : Grojan Fabiola
Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the glucose metabolism is affected, causing the level of glucose in blood to increase (hyperglycaemia). Glucose can be found in the urine too in patients who suffer of this affection. The accumulation of glucose in blood is caused by an insufficient secretion of insulin or by a malfunction of the insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and its role is to take the glucose from the blood and make it enter the cells of the body which use it for producing energy. - Diagnosed With Diabetes? What You Need To Know By : Gabriel Adams -
Being diagnosed with diabetes is something you should take seriously. Yet it doesn’t have to cause you too many changes in your lifestyle if you follow the guidelines your doctor has set. This information is going to depend on which type of diabetes you have been diagnosed with. It will take some time to find the right medication and the dosage for you. This can be frustrating but it is an essential part of the process so that you can effectively control the disease.
Too many people forget to take their medication for diabetes or they skip it because they are feeling very good. It is important that you remember to take your medication as prescribed. Put it in a location where you are sure to see it. Don’t skip taking it because you feel good. Instead, view that as an indicator that the medication is working well for you. - Symptoms Of Diabetes: Know What To Watch For By : Gabriel Adams -
Diabetes is a very dangerous illness that plagues millions of people around the world. Diabetes can cause many different problems, and sometimes if left unchecked, can even cause death. Diabetes is a chronic health condition where the body is unable to produce insulin from the pancreas to properly break down glucose. The main treatments for diabetes are daily shots of insulin, a proper diet, and a regular exercise program. One of the main problems with diabetes is trying to diagnose the disease, because the symptoms are not easy to identify at first.
The classic symptoms of diabetes usually are frequent urination, excessive thirst, excessive hunger, and unexplained weight loss. Along with these classic symptoms you might also experience fatigue, blurred vision, odd aches and pains, dry mouth, dry or itchy skin, impotence in males, vaginal yeast infections in women, poor healing of cuts and scraps, or excessive or unusual infections. - Bitter Melon – Natural Diabetes Control By : Gabriel Adams -
A popular Asian vegetable has been steadily gaining acceptance as a safe and natural way to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. The Ampalaya, or Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia Linn.), has been found to contain several key compounds that researchers agree may be beneficial to diabetics, in helping them regulate blood sugar levels.
Generations of Asian diabetics have known about the benefits of Ampalaya, and just recently science has confirmed it. In numerous pre-clinical and limited clinical studies conducted on the plant, researchers have isolated, in particular, a plant insulin that mimics animal insulin found in Ampalaya. - General, But Important Diabetes Information By : Gabriel Adams -
Diabetes is a metabolic problem that disrupts the way the body uses energy from the food we eat. Metabolism is the process of how our digestive system deals with food. Our body breaks the food we eat into blood sugar so it can enter our cells where the sugar is converted into energy. But to enter the cell, blood sugar needs a hormone called insulin to unlock the cell.
In type-1 diabetes, the body cannot produce insulin, which prevents the blood sugar from entering the cells, thus depriving the body of energy to function. On the other hand, type-2 diabetes means the body can produce insulin but the amount is either not enough or some of the insulin produced is defective. Likewise, for still unclear reasons, many type-2 diabetics suffer from insulin resistance, where the body’s cells don’t respond to the insulin. In all cases, diabetes causes blood sugar to rise beyond normal levels, which over time, can cause complications in the heart, kidneys, eyes, limbs and nerves. - Complications of diabetes: foot problems By : Grojan Fabiola
Diabetes is a chronic disease which gives many complications in time. One complication refers to the foot problems which can appear due to nerve damage and blood vessel damage all caused by diabetes. As there is no visible lesion on the exterior of the leg and only inside, the patient will not go to the doctor in the early stages of the foot problem. When an infection or a large sore will be visible then the patient will present for treatment but in that stage the body will have fewer chances to fight the infection with all the treatment's help and drastic measures will be needed in order to save the foot. - Take Small Steps To Lower Your Risk For Type 2 Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
As the number of Americans who are overweight has risen, so too has the number of people with or at risk for type 2 diabetes. Nearly 21 million adults currently have diabetes, and one-third of them are not yet diagnosed. Another 54 million adults have pre-diabetes, which puts them at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The serious, disabling complications of diabetes include heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and lower limb amputations.
Two of the most common risk factors for type 2 diabetes are being overweight, as defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher, and being age 45 or older. Having a family history of diabetes also increases your risk. If you had gestational diabetes when you were pregnant, you and your child have a lifelong risk of developing diabetes. Diabetes more often occurs among African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, American Indians and Alaska Natives, and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. - Diabetes Patients Encouraged To Take Control Of Their Own Care By : Stacey Moore
There are 21 million people with diabetes in the United States, says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new program may give these people the confidence to treat and manage the disease.
According to a recent survey of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who inject insulin, conducted by TideWatch Market Research and Consulting, the majority of people with the disease regularly adjust their insulin injections based on what they are planning to eat, as well as their blood glucose readings. The survey also found that the balancing act of eating right remains difficult, regardless of age, years using insulin or the number of times per day a person has to inject insulin. Although exercising is viewed more favorably than eating right, respondents admit it's hard to remain motivated and know if exercise is working. - Diabetes: Tips For A Healthy Mouth By : Stacey Moore
If you have diabetes, you are at risk for developing mouth problems, especially periodontal (gum) disease, say dental researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). But the good news is that controlling your blood glucose can help protect you from periodontal disease. In fact, research shows that if your diabetes is well controlled, you are at no more risk of developing gum disease than people without diabetes, the NIH dental experts say.
Why does diabetes put me at risk for periodontal disease? - Diabetes Medication Improves Predictor Of Atherosclerosis In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 65 percent of people with type 2 diabetes will die from heart disease or stroke. Recently, The Journal of the American Medical Association published a new study that suggests an oral type 2 diabetes medication may offer benefits in addition to controlling blood sugar for patients with type 2 diabetes. In the study, the medication halted the progression of atherosclerosis, as measured by carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), or the thickness of the inner lining of a patient's carotid, or neck artery.
Called CHICAGO (Carotid Intima-Media THICkness in Atherosclerosis using PioGlitazOne), the study used ACTOS® (pioglitazone HCl) in patients without a history of cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis, a condition that leads to reduced or blocked blood flow, was evaluated by measuring the thickness of the inner lining of a patient's carotid, or neck artery. Patients with substantial artery narrowing are at increased risk for suffering a major stroke. - Inhaled Insulin Offers A Breakthrough In Insulin Delivery By : Stacey Moore
-Diabetes is a growing health crisis, affecting nearly 21 million Americans. Most have type 2 diabetes-a progressive disease-and ultimately many will require insulin therapy. Despite the availability of insulin, a proven and effective treatment for diabetes, average blood sugar levels have continued to rise over the last 10 years. Approximately two out of three people with type 2 diabetes have uncontrolled blood sugar levels even if they are currently on treatment. Many patients are reluctant to start or increase insulin treatment because of injections. Some delay insulin use for as long as 10 years.
For the first time, there is now an insulin that does not need to be injected. Exubera® (insulin human [rDNA origin]) Inhalation Powder, the first and only FDA-approved inhaled insulin, is now available to help treat adults with diabetes. - For A Healthy Heart, Control The Abcs Of Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
More than 20 million adults in the United States are living with diabetes, which puts them at an increased risk for developing heart disease and stroke. Fortunately, people with diabetes can learn to manage their diabetes and cut their risk for heart attack and stroke by more than half.
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of early death among people with diabetes-about 65 percent of people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke. In fact, adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have heart disease or suffer a stroke than adults without diabetes. - Helping People With Diabetes Solve The Blood Sugar Code By : Stacey Moore
Watching or reading mysteries can be a fun way to stimulate your mind but there should be no mystery when it comes to blood sugar levels for people with diabetes.
Monitoring blood sugar levels with a blood glucose meter lets people with diabetes learn more about how their blood sugar is affected by the things they do, what they eat and the medicine they take. When the meter readings are not accurate, however, this can lead to other problems. - A Guide For Parents With Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
There's good news for those with diabetes who are thinking of having children. Kathryn (Kassie) Gregorio Palmer, a mother of two young boys and first-time author of a new book entitled "When You're a Parent with Diabetes: A Real-Life Guide to Staying Healthy While Raising a Family" (Healthy Living Books), provides strategies, inspiring stories and resources to help parents stay healthy while raising a family.
Palmer's unique book guides parents with diabetes through the ups and downs of dealing with the disease and staying healthy while raising a family. Palmer includes practical tips about how to teach your children what they need to do in case of a medical emergency. - Burning, Stabbing, Shooting Pain-and Diabetes, Too? By : Stacey Moore
Diabetes can sometimes be a real pain. Over time, diabetes can cause damage to your nerves, resulting in a condition known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), also known as diabetic nerve pain. In fact, up to half of the 18 million Americans with diabetes will develop some form of nerve damage.
If you have diabetic nerve pain, it may be hard to do simple things such as walking or putting on your shoes. Some people with diabetic nerve pain may have symptoms that include: - Former Tv Star Is An Advocate For Good Diabetes Management By : Stacey Moore
Jerry Mathers, former star of the popular 1950s and '60s TV show "Leave It To Beaver," was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1996. At the time, Mathers was operating a catering service, and the combination of no exercise and being around food all day contributed to his gaining about 40 pounds.
Mathers had no warning signs of diabetes. But because of his weight gain, his physician urged him to have a fasting blood-sugar test, which confirmed he had type 2 diabetes. At the time of his diagnosis, the range of Mathers' day-to-day blood-sugar test results ran from 350 to as high as 500 mg/dL. (The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes keep their blood-sugar between 90 and 130 mg/dL before meals and less than 180 mg/dL after meals.) - New Diabetes Treatments In Development By : Stacey Moore
An estimated 20.8 million Americans have diabetes, although nearly one-third of them are unaware that they have the disease. To help, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is launching a campaign to improve diabetes awareness and provide patients with valuable information about the disease, how it can be treated and the 56 new drugs now being developed to help treat the disorder by America's pharmaceutical research companies.
Diabetes Overview - Initiative Urges Individuals To Fight Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
In the United States, nearly 21 million children and adults have diabetes. If present trends continue, it is estimated that one in three Americans--and one in two minorities--born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime.
To help combat the growing problem of diabetes in the United States, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has developed a new initiative: I Decide to Fight Diabetes. This campaign is an opportunity to support the mission of ADA-to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The new initiative will offer people a unique way to validate and visibly display their commitment to fight diabetes, while bringing the world closer to finding a cure. - The Facts About Diabetics And Sugar Intake By : Stacey Moore
If you're concerned about diabetes and what causes it, you may be surprised by the latest medical findings. According to leading experts, eating carbohydrates--including sugar--doesn't cause diabetes. Major factors include genetics and lifestyle, especially excessive weight and poor fitness.
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), diabetics may enjoy sugar in moderation, provided it's counted like all carbs. When you consume foods like potatoes, carrots, corn, strawberries and watermelon, you're eating what dietitians refer to as "starches and sugars." Your body converts starches and sugars--including the pure, all-natural sugar from your sugar bowl--into glucose, the fuel every body needs to function properly. - Fda Approves New Continuous Glucose-monitoring System, Offering Diabetes To Manage Disease By : Stacey Moore
With almost 21 million Americans suffering from diabetes, the disease is fast becoming the country's next epidemic. While nearly two-thirds of the children and adults with diabetes have been diagnosed, unfortunately, an estimated 6.2 million people are unaware that they have the disease. Diabetes can lead to serious consequences and premature death, but patients with diabetes can take action to control the disease and lower the risk of complications.
Once diagnosed, one of the biggest challenges is making sure patients check their glucose (blood-sugar) levels. If patients with diabetes allow their levels to rise and fall without control, it can lead to severe consequences. Good diabetes control can reduce the likelihood of certain long-term complications, including blindness, kidney failure, amputation, impotence and heart disease. - Five Small Steps To Prevent Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
You can prevent diabetes with just a few simple steps. Researchers say that people at risk for type 2 diabetes can reduce their risk by making just a few small lifestyle changes.
More than 54 million Americans are on their way to developing diabetes-and many don't even know it. They have a condition called prediabetes, which means their blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diabetic. - P.a.d. And Diabetes: What You Need To Know By : Stacey Moore
The increase in the number of people in the U.S. with diabetes is also raising concern about a condition that is linked to diabetes but often goes undetected.
The condition is peripheral arterial disease, or P.A.D. It occurs when blood vessels in the legs are narrowed or blocked by fatty deposits, decreasing blood flow to legs and feet. - Gold Medalist Gary Hall Jr. Discusses His Approach To Diabetes Care By : Stacey Moore
Managing diabetes can be a challenge. So, how does an Olympic gold-medalist swimmer take on the challenge of managing diabetes and competing for the Olympics?
Recently, Olympic gold-medalist swimmer Gary Hall Jr. met with Paul Frickman, diabetes exercise coordinator at Florida Hospital Diabetes Center (FHDC) and a member of the BD Diabetes Dream Team, to discuss how diabetes has affected his swimming and how important it is to take a comprehensive approach to diabetes care. - A Step-by-step Weight-loss Approach For People With Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
It is essential for people with diabetes to get the extra pounds off for good. Keeping excess weight off is also one of the best ways to avoid a diabetes diagnosis in the first place. To lose weight successfully, people need a realistic program that will put them on the path to a healthy lifestyle forever. To provide the secrets to safe and healthy weight-loss success, the American Diabetes Association has published a new book, "Dr. Buynak's 1-2-3 Diabetes Diet" by Robert J. Buynak, M.D., with Gregory L. Guthrie.
The book is designed as a guide to help readers come to grips with the importance of shedding the pounds to keep their diabetes under control. - Fight Diabetes With Your Health Care Team By : Stacey Moore
Controlling your diabetes does not mean that it has to control you, nor do you have to attempt to manage it alone. Working with a comprehensive team of health care professionals can help lead to individual success.
From diet and exercise to medication and social interactions, the impact of type 2 diabetes on daily life is constant. To ensure a healthy balance of lifestyle modifications and disease education, a recent Harris Interactive survey suggests that patients often need support beyond what their primary care doctor provides. - New Diabetes Survey: People Making Changes For The Better By : Stacey Moore
Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease that affects more than 20 million Americans, approximately 7 percent of the population. Over the long term, type 2 diabetes causes life-threatening complications.
The good news is that there is something that people with type 2 diabetes can "do" to take control of the disease. Simple steps can be taken to keep it in check. You don't have to find hours each day to work out in a gym to enjoy the huge benefits of exercise. Just 20 to 30 minutes of physical fitness a day is enough to start having a positive impact. - Diabetes And Your Vision By : Stacey Moore
Learning more about eye disease could save your vision, especially if you have diabetes.
Each year, thousands of Americans experience vision loss as a result of diabetic eye disease, a group of eye complications of diabetes. - Help For Juvenile Diabetes Research By : Stacey Moore
Researchers are working on finding new ways to help the more than 1.3 million people who are diagnosed with diabetes each year. That's just as well, since the number continues to grow and will more than double in the next 25 years, according to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide.
Helping the scientists is a leading lip care provider that is working with JDRF to help increase knowledge about juvenile diabetes. - Resources Aid Those Growing Up With Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
It may sound like a cell phone, but it's an insulin pump. That similarity means Erin, 15, often has to educate her teachers and coaches about the device she uses to treat her diabetes.
"When I took my SATs the teacher told us that if she heard anything beeping, she would take the test away," said the Bay Shore, Long Island, teenager. - Golf Pro Tees Off On Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
The statistics are alarming: Two out of three people diagnosed with diabetes are not managing their disease properly. That is why world-class golfer Scott Verplank has joined forces with Novo Nordisk, world leader in diabetes care, to help encourage the estimated 20.8 million Americans living with diabetes to take control of their condition so they can live longer, healthier lives.
Diabetes is a progressive, chronic disease that, when not treated properly, can lead to serious complications, such as kidney disease, limb amputations and blindness. However, advances in treatment, including modern insulin and insulin delivery technology, have made it easier and more convenient to manage the disease. - Dealing With Disasters Or Travel Can Be Managed More By : Stacey Moore
A new book and booklet could help many of the 20.8 million Americans with diabetes better manage their condition.
Safe Travels - A Web Site For Those Living With Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
When it comes to getting information about health care, a growing number of Americans have a healthy respect for the Internet. According to a recent survey, one in five Americans online feels that the Internet has greatly improved the way they get their health care information.
But with so many medical and health Web sites available, it can be challenging to find sites that provide complete, accurate and up-to-date information. - Helping Children With Diabetes Stay Healthy By : Stacey Moore
Parents of children with diabetes know their child can be at risk for developing complications due to his or her disease. In fact, almost 100,000 cases of diabetic coma or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening condition in children with diabetes, are reported every year. Blood ketone testing, combined with blood glucose monitoring, is an accurate and effective method that may help detect and prevent the onset of diabetic coma.
However, a recent survey conducted by Children With Diabetes, in conjunction with Abbott Diabetes Care, found that one out of three parents of children with juvenile diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes, is unaware of a simple blood ketone test that can be used at home. - Latino Communities Partner For Diabetes Prevention By : Stacey Moore
Latino communities have come together to help reverse a troubling trend: About 2.5 million, or 9.5 percent of Hispanic and Latino adults in the United States, may have diabetes, a much higher rate than non-Hispanic white adults.
In one community, Latino families now participate in a research program called Diabetes and the Family. The initiative teaches people with diabetes to control their disease, and it works with parents, children, siblings and other relatives to help loved ones with diabetes. It also teaches people without diabetes ways to avoid the disease altogether. Family members set goals together and encourage each other to eat right and be active. - Blood Sugar Levels And Their Connection To Food By : Stacey Moore
A recent survey* found that 63 percent of the 15 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes are missing some valuable insight into their blood sugar levels by not testing those levels after meals. After-meal blood sugar testing can help diabetes patients see the impact of their food and portion choices on their blood sugar levels. With two-thirds of the 13 million Americans with type 2 diabetes having blood sugar averages that are out of control, the need for a better understanding of how to control blood sugar is critical.
The survey also found that nearly three in five respondents (59 percent) reported that they do not regularly use their blood sugar meter's results to help them adjust their food portions, and 48 percent said they don't use their results to help guide their food choices. - Diabetes: Are You At Risk? By : Stacey Moore
There's good news for those who think they or a loved one may be at risk for diabetes. The nation's largest retail warehouse club is sponsoring a free diabetes screening program.
More than 20 million people in the United States live with diabetes--and nearly one-third of those cases go undiagnosed, according to the American Association of Diabetes Educators. An additional 41 million Americans ages 40 to 74 are at risk for developing diabetes based on age and lifestyle factors, like being overweight and lack of exercise. - Sopranos Star Takes Control Of Diabetes By : Stacey Moore
Aida Turturro, the actress who plays Janice Soprano on the HBO series "The Sopranos," is one of the more than 20 million Americans who have diabetes.
Turturro was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (where the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells do not use the insulin properly) in 2000. For more than a year after her initial diagnosis she was in denial and did not take the proper steps-such as diet and exercise-to manage the disease. - Diabeties Diets - For Life Improvement By : sachatarkovskywritername
Basically, there are two types of diabetes, 1 and 2. Type 1 is much less common than Type 2, and occurs before the age of 40.
Type 1 is associated with a lack of insulin, and without enough insulin you cannot maintain a normal blood glucose level. This in turn causes hyperglycemia, or an overabundance of sugar in the blood. This is a dangerous condition. - Diabetes Mellitus - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment By : Ashu
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that prevents the body from utilizing glucose completely or partially. It is characterized by raised glucose concentration in the blood. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes (as it will be in this article) was first identified as a disease associated with “sweet urine," and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world.
There are two types of diabetes mellitus are found. This are-
* Type I diabetes mellitus is also called insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), or juvenile onset diabetes mellitus.
* Type II diabetes mellitus is also referred to as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), or adult onset diabetes mellitus (AODM). - Xylitol And Diabetes Treatment By : Natalie Aranda
When diabetics eat too much refined sugar or refined carbohydrates their bodies respond by releasing too much glucose. Then the pancreas must respond to the increased blood sugar by making more insulin and moving it into the cells where it can be used for energy. When too much glucose is in the cells on a regular basis then the insulin secreted to deal with it is not as effective. This is insulin resistance and many Americans suffer from this problem. Those with diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, high triglyceride levels, and other health problems are more than likely dealing with insulin resistance.
Since the mid 1900s we have been consuming more refined sugar and not surprising the percentage of individuals with type 2 diabetes has increased significantly. The higher the sugar content of the diet and the lower the fiber content means that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased by more than 200%. Too much sugar also impacts heart health and is the cause of heart disease in both sexes. - Natural Remedies To Control Blood-sugar Levels By : Bakhru
Sugar is the primary culprit in the development of hypoglycemia and diabetes. While sugar does provide a temporary boost of energy, eating it too frequently puts tremendous stress on the organs and glands that regulate blood-sugar levels.If you don't have hypoglycemia or diabetes or if you rarely indulge in sugar, your pancreas can handle occasional sugary treats. But if you frequently eat sugar, your pancreas can become hypersensitive to sugar and overreact, flooding your body with insulin, which causes blood-sugar levels to plummet. This triggers your adrenal glands into action, and they notify your liver to release the glucose that it has stored as emergency fuel, which once again floods your bloodstream with sugar. If this happens too many times, your pancreas can finally give up and stop producing insulin or your cells may become resistant to insulin, and hypoglycemia can slip into diabetes.
Most American women eat about 80 pounds of sugar per year, as well as large amounts of refined carbohydrates such as white flour, which is easily converted into glucose in the body. Even if you don't add sugar to foods, you can still take in tremendous amounts if your diet contains a lot of prepared foods. Obviously, desserts and sweets are loaded with sugar, but other foods such as salad dressings, pasta sauces, and dry cereals also typically contain large amounts of sugar. Sugar is hidden in foods in many forms and is often used in more than one form in processed foods. To help restore healthy blood-sugar levels, avoid all forms of sugar, including sucrose, glucose, maltose, corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, barley malt, and molasses. Learn to enjoy the unprocessed sweetness of fresh fruits (in moderation) and sweet vegetables such as yams, carrots, and winter squash. Although giving up concentrated sweeteners may be difficult initially, you will find that your cravings for sugar will diminish within a few weeks. - Sugar Not Handled By Diabetes Mellitus By : annmarier (author)
Although it is most often referred to by the name diabetes, diabetes mellitus is a treatable, chronic metabolic disorder, affecting the body’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates. Whether it is due to the body’s inability to produce insulin to disperse the sugar from the blood stream or the inability of the produced insulin to do so is what determines which stage of diabetes mellitus from which a person suffers.
Type I diabetes mellitus is when the body cannot produce insulin due to the destruction of the cells that produce insulin while Type 2 is when the body’s tissues offer a resistance to the insulin being produced. A third type, gestational diabetes, typically has its onset during pregnancy. Although considered Type I, 2 and 3 diabetes mellitus, it is not really three separate diseases, but different stages of pancreatic failure. - The Options For Diabetes Treatment By : annmarier (author)
Having been Type I diabetic for over 14 years, I am always looking to improve my diabetes treatment. I have gone through teenage hormonal changes, two pregnancies and general illness all without much incidence, and I would like to keep it that way. Diabetes can be a very scary thing but with the proper diabetes treatment, it is most certainly a manageable disease.
There are two types of diabetes; Type I which is usually diagnosed during childhood, and Type II which is generally diagnosed after the age of 18. Each require a different set of diabetes treatment, mainly because a person with Type I does not produce any insulin on their own while a person with Type II is just extremely insulin resistant or makes very little insulin. - How To Avoid Cholesterol Medication When You Have Diabetes By : annmarier (author)
America has a serious eating problem. That statement may tick you off. Sure, I can understand this, but unfortunately it probably means that you're already overweight and a candidate for diabetes. Now there's no reason to get offended or toss your computer out the window. What it is time for is a diet and lifestyle change. This is your life we're talking about here. Get in good shape and stay in good health so that you can live it well. You deserve this! That way you won't be worrying with cholesterol medication in another ten or 15 years. Or depending on how old you are, maybe less. The truth is our country offers a deluge of garbage cuisine. It's on ever street corner across the USA. My advice to everyone it to simply avoid it as if your life depends on it. Oh wait; it does. Now are you listening?
You may have noticed that Vytorin and other cholesterol medication decreasers are becoming more prominent now days. While having these remedies at our disposal is wonderful, it's even better if you never have to use them. There are some simply ways you can lower your cholesterol and keep it down. Actually the best route especially if you have diabetes is always prevention. If you eat healthy and exercise regularly, you shouldn't have to bother with and new-age cholesterol medication ever. The trick is to stay active and monitor what you consume. - How To Prevent Diabetes By : annmarier (author)
How to prevent Diabetes has been a concern for many of us since we were kids. In my own family, my baby cousin was born with diabetes, so she had to have shots—injected once a day by my aunt, who just happened to be a Registered Nurse. Of course, while this many years later we have sub-lingual solutions, we have different levels of Diabetes (those not requiring shots included), and we have do-it-yourself daily blood glucose testing, for those with Diabetes or those with a concern for how to prevent Diabetes from going full speed ahead into full blown stages of the disease.
Besides my cousin on my mother’s side having the disease, on my biological father’s side, my grandfather had it. So my emphasis has always been (as it was taught to me) how to prevent Diabetes from setting in if you are genetically prone to it but don’t yet have it. - Natural Remedies To Control Blood-sugar Levels By : Bakhru
Sugar is the primary culprit in the development of hypoglycemia and diabetes. While sugar does provide a temporary boost of energy, eating it too frequently puts tremendous stress on the organs and glands that regulate blood-sugar levels.If you don't have hypoglycemia or diabetes or if you rarely indulge in sugar, your pancreas can handle occasional sugary treats. But if you frequently eat sugar, your pancreas can become hypersensitive to sugar and overreact, flooding your body with insulin, which causes blood-sugar levels to plummet. This triggers your adrenal glands into action, and they notify your liver to release the glucose that it has stored as emergency fuel, which once again floods your bloodstream with sugar. If this happens too many times, your pancreas can finally give up and stop producing insulin or your cells may become resistant to insulin, and hypoglycemia can slip into diabetes.
Most American women eat about 80 pounds of sugar per year, as well as large amounts of refined carbohydrates such as white flour, which is easily converted into glucose in the body. Even if you don't add sugar to foods, you can still take in tremendous amounts if your diet contains a lot of prepared foods. Obviously, desserts and sweets are loaded with sugar, but other foods such as salad dressings, pasta sauces, and dry cereals also typically contain large amounts of sugar. Sugar is hidden in foods in many forms and is often used in more than one form in processed foods. To help restore healthy blood-sugar levels, avoid all forms of sugar, including sucrose, glucose, maltose, corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, barley malt, and molasses. Learn to enjoy the unprocessed sweetness of fresh fruits (in moderation) and sweet vegetables such as yams, carrots, and winter squash. Although giving up concentrated sweeteners may be difficult initially, you will find that your cravings for sugar will diminish within a few weeks. - Natural Home Remedies For Diabetes Treatment By : alien (Author)
Diabetes mellitus is a nutritional disorder, and is characterized by an abnormally high level of blood glucose and the excretion of the excess glucose in the urine. It results from an absolute or relative lack of insulin which leads to abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism and protein metabolism and fat. The cases of diabetes are much higher these days as compared to the past. The most commonly used screening tests are the determination of the fasting blood glucose level and the blood glucose level tested after two hours after a meal. The normal fasting blood sugar content is 80 -120mg. per 100 ml of blood, this can go up to a level of 160 mg. per 100 ml of blood two hours after meals. Anything above these levels can be termed as diabetic levels. It occurs in all age groups but the most common sufferers are obese people in middle or older age
Types of diabetes
* Type 1 diabetes
* Type 2 diabetes
* Gestational diabetes - Diabetes - Herbal Remedies For Diabetes By : alien (Author)
Diabetes is known for thousands of years. The description of the disease can be traced far back to times of Avicenna. At that time treatment consisted of diet reach in vegetables and milk, fish and meat products. It also included use of extracts and decoctions of walnuts, laurel, and nettle as well as pomegranate juice. There are two major types of diabetes: type I or insulin-dependent, and type II or non-insulin-dependent. Regardless of the type of the disease it is imperative to be treated by knowledgeable, experienced and trusted doctor, who would be able to prescribe not only the right medication, but right diet as well. And, of course, there is always the wisdom of our ancestors, in form of herbal remedies, at our disposal.
Jerusalem artichoke possesses unique properties for treating I and II types of diabetes. Eat 2-3 raw fruit 3 times a day 20 min before meal or drink its juice (from 1/3 to 1 full glass) 3 times a day 30 min before meal. - What Is Diabetes And It's Type By : alien (Author)
Diabetes is the condition in which the amount of glucose in the blood is too high. This happens when the body's method of converting glucose into energy does not work properly and allows the level of glucose to rise. The process that converts glucose into energy relies on a hormone known as insulin. When the supply of insulin stops or it becomes ineffective, blood glucose levels can rise and results in diabetes.
Types of diabetes - A Brief Overview Of Diabetes By : Jonathon Hardcastle -
Chances are, you or someone you know has diabetes, a condition in which the body is unable to regulate blood sugar on its own. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 20.8 million children and adults in the U.S. or 7 percent of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease.
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, which is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play a role, the actual cause of diabetes remains a mystery. - Herbs And Essential Oils For Diabetes By : Sharon Hopkins -
Diabetes is a condition in which the concentration of glucose in the bloodstream is chronically higher than normal. Diabetics are two to four times more likely than non-diabetics to die from stroke or heart disease. Diabetes may also lead to blindness, kidney disease, nerve disease, amputation, and impotence. It is responsible for over 180,000 deaths each year.
Diabetes causes rampant damage to the arteries and veins due to an accumulation of glucose in the blood. This accumulation sets an enzyme called PKC into overdrive. In addition to giving signals to the genes and causing cells to grow and divide fast, PKC also starts a chain reaction that reduces the elasticity of the veins and arteries. The consequently hardened arteries are very prone to breaking. Blockage of these arteries results in reduced blood flow to vital organs which could lead to conditions such as gangrene and blindness. Blockage of larger arteries leads to heart disease and stroke. - Chromosome 20 Genes Implicated In Diabetes, Obesity By : Aaron Hall
Chromosome 20 is the first to be completely sequenced since publication of the working draft in February 2001. An effort of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Center (U.K.), this is the third and largest human chromosome finished to the high quality specified by the Human Genome Project. A paper reporting the work appeared in the December 20, 2001, issue of Nature. Some genes linked to chromosome 20 are implicated in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, severe combined immunodeficiency, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, cataract, and eczema. Other chromosomes completed thus far are 22 and 21, which were published in December 1999 and May 2000, respectively.
At almost 60 million bases, chromosome 20 comprises around 2% of the human genome. About 99.5% of its genetically active (euchromatic) regions were sequenced. Using analysis methods similar to those for the other chromosomes, researchers added such approaches as comparisons with newly released genomic sequences, including mouse and the pufferfish Tetraodon nigroviridis. These analyses can help reveal genes and regulatory elements having essential functions that have remained relatively unchanged by evolution. Authors report that some 727 genes were identified in the sequence. - Making The Child With Juvenile Diabetes Eat The Right Kind Of Food By : Ashish Jain
The children used to waste lots of water from the Community Well. It was a problem for the old man, who had the responsibility of looking after the well. He knew that physical punishment is not the solution for this problem. He solved the issue with a song:
“Children, children listen to me,
Waste no water, waster no water,
There is a ghost near this well,
If you spill the water, it will drag you to hell!” - Diabetes Nutrition Is A Must To Curtail The Bad Effects Of Diabetes By : Ashish Jain
Diabetes is a life long disease, and how to control this life-long companion?
You can expect co-operation from this disease provided you show some positive signs of awareness about the damaging consequences of neglecting it. - Ever Pondered... How Destructive Obesity And Diabetes Can Be? By : Ashish Jain
This world is full of injustice. I paid the full air fare for flying from New Delhi to New York. My weight is 70 kgs. The gentleman sitting next to me, almost bursting out of the seat belt, must be weighing about 200 kgs. He has also paid the same amount. Is this not injustice? Why obese people are given this preferential treatment?
All said in good humor! The obese people are to be pitied rather than condemned. They know not what they are doing- how much they are eating. To say it in clear cut terms obesity is extending a direct invitation to diabetes. Not very long ago, diabetes caught hold of the elderly and the aged. Now even the children suffer from diabetes, not the rarest of the rare cases, but quite a good percentage. It is increasing at a rapid pace. - Diabetes Care: Diet And Exercising Habits Are A Must For Diabetics By : Ashish Jain
Diabetes and care— there cannot be a better combination of words in the world of diabetes!
Your doctor may examine and advise you for some time on diabetes during your visits to his clinic or his visits to your residence. But you are your own doctor for 24 hours all through the months and years with diabetes. How many times a day do you contemplate about the word diabetes? - Feline Diabetes Is Not A Cat And Mouse Game! By : Ashish Jain
Your pet is caught in a serious type of disease!
And do not be under the impression that this disease is the 'privilege' of human beings alone! - How To Live With Diabetes? By : Ashish Jain
One of the most dreaded diseases is diabetes. It is a killer disease and it is really very difficult to control. Going by the official US stats, diabetes is the third biggest giant killer among the deadly diseases in the United States of America. The global statistics is also mind-boggling!
First things first, how does a person become diabetic? When your body is unable to produce insulin that is necessary for its normal functioning, it becomes unable to absorb glucose (sugar). When the levels of glucose take a course to the blood stream, you become a diabetic patient. - What Exactly Is This “gestational Diabetes”? By : Ashish Jain
Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. It is one of the top health complications that a woman has to face during pregnancy. Indeed a double curse!
If the woman had gestational diabetes during pregnancy then she is most likely to pass it on to the child. So, if a woman has gestational diabetes during pregnancy, there is an increased risk of developing diabetes for both mother and child. Timely knowledge about this condition, goes to control it effectively by diet and exercise. After the baby is born, the mother and the child both recoup their original health. - Finding Out The Exact Methods To Manage Diabetes... By : Ashish Jain
The researchers all over the world are busy trying to find out the exact methods to manage diabetes. For, diabetes has assumed the settled form of a dreaded disease, not sparing children, pregnant women, adults and the old. The aged persons are the worst sufferers because it destroys the strength in their body at a rapid pace.
Scientists believe that environmental factors cause the immune system to destroy the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. When the insulin-producing cells are permanently destroyed, the only alternative for you is to provide insulin to the body through external resources such as injections! So, far no other remedy has been found! - Lose Weight With Cardiovascular Exercises By : Anthony Lee
Cardiovascular exercises target the heart and the lungs, and that's why it is considered one of the most important workouts. It effectively makes the heart stronger and the lungs better, so as to stray away from possible diseases.
There are different cardiovascular exercises you can do, not just to be healthy, but to lose weight as well. To guide you properly as to which cardiovascular exercises you can perform, read on below: - Manage Your Diabetes With A Diet Menu By : Arturo R
This is a great starter diet for someone suffering from Diabetes, who is looking for an effective way to manage the health and fitness portion of their diabetes management plan. Be sure to always consult your physician before beginning any new diet plan. This diet provides 50 percent starches, 30 percent proteins and 20% fat in calories, and follows the diabetic food pyramids method of creating an eating plan. Make sure to only eat the foods that are on the list below, and only eat the amount that is specified. It is important that you do not skip over or miss meals, or snack in between the planned meals. All foods should be measured, which can be done using a standard measuring cup, teaspoon or tablespoon. Foods are generally measured after cooking to ensure proper portion size. Make sure always to bake, broil or boil meats rather than frying, unless you are instructed specifically to do so. Special foods are not necessary, as you're only required to stick to low calorie and lean foods, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables rather than canned or frozen, and skimmed milk instead of whole or Vitamin D. - Is There A Cure For Diabetes? By : Arturo R
The health burden caused by diabetes mellitus, known to most simply as diabetes, is growing which is forcing the diabetes community to respond with one of three choices. The first choice is to prevent diabetes, the second is to cure it, and the third is to take care of the people who have it in order to prevent complications which can be devastating. All three approaches are actively being pursued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the CDC, or Center for Disease Control. The National Institutes of Health is involved especially in doing research of methods to cure both type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes, but they are focusing on type 1 diabetes. The Center for Disease Control on the other hand, is focusing most of the programs that it runs on ensuring that all proven science is put into daily practice for those who are dealing with diabetes. The general idea is that if every piece of important research and science is made meaningful in the day-to-day lives of people who are dealing with diabetes, then the research is not wasted. These are the approaches for a cure that are currently being pursued:
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