Diabetes sneaks up on a person slowly – one grain of sugar at a time – one pound at a time -- until all of a sudden the pancreas and other systems of the body don’t cooperate and function together. Insulin activity dwindles, fat and protein metabolism switches gears, and soon the circulation to the eye blood vessels and kidneys isn’t behaving itself. Like the old song, “foot bone connected to the ankle bone, ankle bone connected to the knee bone,” anything that goes wrong in one part of the body affects all the other parts. In diabetes the effects are life-threatening.
In the United States alone there are over 18 million people with diabetes, (almost 7% of the population) and most of them aren’t aware of it yet. People with diabetes cover a wide range of ages, from babies up to the senior citizens. Finding out how to handle the problem and following all the advice given to them consumes their lives. Ultimately the challenge requires creating a balance of diet, exercise and insulin. Balance, balance, balance! This becomes the controlling word in a diabetics life.
Diet remains the biggest task of these challenges because of the addictive nature of the body’s longing for sweets. Milder forms of diabetes can be controlled by the diet alone, rather than having to resort to added insulin. The diet for each individual needs to be balanced to individual needs, and the ingredients for all seem to be a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Keeping a balance between the acid and PH levels in the body also needs to be considered. Yet, it just isn’t that easy to give up those bottles of Pepsi that seem to make you feel stable. ‘White foods’ are almost always a no-no for a diabetic, and those fresh vegetables are a life-sustaining necessity.
Diabetics often have unique personalities. They tend to be part of the most creative section of the population. They think in terms of wholeness rather than in details, which means they often love to start a project but have a hard time finishing it. Their creativity also can express in ways that others might call disorganized. The Ugly Duckling story portrays the hidden life of the diabetic, and they often don’t have enough self-respect or self-esteem because they feel they are different.
From the brilliance of their thinking (which is often hid from the rest of the world) to the tag of ‘erratic’ that is sometimes applied to them, the diabetic is who you want around in a time of crisis. When the house is on fire they will excel because they are only dealing with one situation at a time.
However, should the car not start in the morning there are too many options available. A diabetic is as apt to call the suicide help line as to call a mechanic.
Living as a diabetic, or living with one, means acknowledging that there is a major difference in how the wholeness of the personality functions. Reinforce the positives and learn to live with a little disorder. Respect the bodies intelligence that knows when it needs to rest. The non-diabetic hasn’t always learned this beautiful lesson on how to make the most of a human life. The diabetics are the way-showers!
About the Author
Paul Babs writes for Cornerstone Healthcare Agency One Stop shop for all diabetes issues. For more information, go to: http://www.duckdiabetes.com
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Living With Diabetes?
If you have diabetes, it doesn't have to control your life, With the right treatment, a healthy diet and regular exercise you can carry on as normal, doing all the things you enjoy.
Tips For Healthy Eating
What you eat directly affects your blood glucose levels but that doesn't mean you have to go on a special diet or buy food and drink labelled 'diabetic'. Simply choose healthy foods that are low in fat, sugar and salt, and eat plenty of fruit, vegatables and starchy foods.
Eat regular meals and always include some kind of starchy food, such as:
Breakfast cerealsBread, crumpets, English muffins or pitta breadPasta or noodlesRiceChapatisPotatoes, cassava, sweet potato or plantainCrackers, crispbreads or cracker bread
Try to keep yur calorie intake constant as fluctuations can affect your blood glucose levels.
You don't have to give up alcohol but stick to the recommended guidelines of 2 units a day for women and 3 units a day for men, ( 1 unit = 1 glass of wine or 1/2 pint of beer or 1 measure (25mls) of spirits)
If you're overweight, even losing a few pounds can help you manage your diabetes more effectively.
Regular Exercise
Keeping active will help to regulate your blood glucose levels and make insulin work more effectively. It can also help you to lose weight, improve circulation and keep your blood cholesterol and blood pressure within healthy limits, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Exercise until you are a bit out of breadth it does not mean you go flat out and tire yourself. If you are new to exercising start of gently and than gradually work your way up to 30 minutes per day.
Tips For keeping Active
People enjoy doing different things to keep active, such as playing football, gardening, swimming, walking, playing tennis, dancing, yoga, martial arts...etc etc, do the things you enjoy.
Instead of driving to work you could cycle or walk, assuming the distance is not too greatWalk up the stairs avoiding the lift or escalatorDo houseworkClean the car and not take it to the car wash
The list of alternative activities are endless but check with your doctor or diabetes nurse before starting something new.
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes - What's The Difference
Type 1 Diabetes - your body can't make any insulin so you have to control your blood glucose levels by taking insulin injections.
Type 2 Diabetes - your body can't make enough insulin or the insulin it makes doesn't work properly.
About the Author
Jane Mansell gives you useful tips on how to live with diabetes. Want to learn more, visit http://www.diabetesevents.info
Published At: www.Isnare.comPermanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=25740&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet
Tips For Healthy Eating
What you eat directly affects your blood glucose levels but that doesn't mean you have to go on a special diet or buy food and drink labelled 'diabetic'. Simply choose healthy foods that are low in fat, sugar and salt, and eat plenty of fruit, vegatables and starchy foods.
Eat regular meals and always include some kind of starchy food, such as:
Breakfast cerealsBread, crumpets, English muffins or pitta breadPasta or noodlesRiceChapatisPotatoes, cassava, sweet potato or plantainCrackers, crispbreads or cracker bread
Try to keep yur calorie intake constant as fluctuations can affect your blood glucose levels.
You don't have to give up alcohol but stick to the recommended guidelines of 2 units a day for women and 3 units a day for men, ( 1 unit = 1 glass of wine or 1/2 pint of beer or 1 measure (25mls) of spirits)
If you're overweight, even losing a few pounds can help you manage your diabetes more effectively.
Regular Exercise
Keeping active will help to regulate your blood glucose levels and make insulin work more effectively. It can also help you to lose weight, improve circulation and keep your blood cholesterol and blood pressure within healthy limits, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Exercise until you are a bit out of breadth it does not mean you go flat out and tire yourself. If you are new to exercising start of gently and than gradually work your way up to 30 minutes per day.
Tips For keeping Active
People enjoy doing different things to keep active, such as playing football, gardening, swimming, walking, playing tennis, dancing, yoga, martial arts...etc etc, do the things you enjoy.
Instead of driving to work you could cycle or walk, assuming the distance is not too greatWalk up the stairs avoiding the lift or escalatorDo houseworkClean the car and not take it to the car wash
The list of alternative activities are endless but check with your doctor or diabetes nurse before starting something new.
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes - What's The Difference
Type 1 Diabetes - your body can't make any insulin so you have to control your blood glucose levels by taking insulin injections.
Type 2 Diabetes - your body can't make enough insulin or the insulin it makes doesn't work properly.
About the Author
Jane Mansell gives you useful tips on how to live with diabetes. Want to learn more, visit http://www.diabetesevents.info
Published At: www.Isnare.comPermanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=25740&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Natural Diabetes Remedies
Diabetes management is not an easy task. Keeping your blood sugar levels within the needed range can be difficult, and insulin injections can sometimes be a hassle in certain situations. Maybe it is for these and other reasons that you have been looking for different alternative ways of keeping your diabetes under control. Many diabetics have tried to use natural remedies to help with their disease management, and many of them have experienced positive results. It is understandable to feel skeptical about natural resources to treat diabetes, since many companies and businesses make outrageous false claims about the results you can achieve with their natural products.
Although the truth is that natural remedies may not cure your diabetes completely of replace your need for insulin shots or pills, they can possibly help you manage your glucose levels and keep your diabetes under control. Let us take a look at three natural remedies that have made a positive impact on diabetes.
Chromium
Chromium is an essential mineral found in many foods that we eat on a daily basis. This trace mineral helps burn carbs and fats, but its main function is to increase insulin efficiency when controlling blood glucose levels. Although people with diabetes usually have low levels of chromium, this is not believed to be a cause for diabetes.
Chromium picolinate is the form of chromium usually sold as a supplement, because it is easier for the body to absorb. Recent studies have shown that chromium has helped people with diabetes and insulin resistance, but it has not been a complete cure for diabetes.
Although it seems like trying this supplement would be a smart thing to do, you must be careful. Other studies have shown that chromium can increase your risk for heart disease, and the truth is that no one really knows what amount is safe to take in supplement form. You should never exceed 120 micrograms.
If you are thinking about giving chromium supplements a shot, do your research. Make sure the company you buy the products from is reliable, and always consult with your doctor before trying out new treatment options.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice derived from the bark of an evergreen tree, which is native to India. Its active ingredient has been proven to act like insulin and lower blood glucose levels. In medical studies, cinnamon has also been proven to lower bad cholesterol levels. Another great benefit of cinnamon is that it helps neutralize free radicals, dangerous chemicals which are elevated in diabetics. Neutralizing these free radical will help reduce or eliminate risk of serious complications.
Calcium
Calcium is a very important mineral found in the human body, and deficiencies in it have been linked to diseases like diabetes, cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis. Studies have shown that people with high intakes of calcium reduced their risks of type 2 diabetes by a significant percentage.
Having a daily intake of calcium in dietary or supplement form is very important to good health and to avoid serious diseases, including diabetes.
Conclusion
These are just a few natural remedies that you could use to aid in the battle against diabetes. Although these remedies may not completely cure your diabetes or replace your need for insulin shots, they may help you stay healthier and avoid the serious complications that diabetes can cause.
About the Author
Jesus Chirino is webmaster of Your Life with Diabetes, a website dedicated to providing free diabetes information and resources. For more information on diabetes and possible natural remedies and other for the disease, visit www.yourlifewithdiabetes.com
Published At: www.Isnare.comPermanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=105240&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies
Although the truth is that natural remedies may not cure your diabetes completely of replace your need for insulin shots or pills, they can possibly help you manage your glucose levels and keep your diabetes under control. Let us take a look at three natural remedies that have made a positive impact on diabetes.
Chromium
Chromium is an essential mineral found in many foods that we eat on a daily basis. This trace mineral helps burn carbs and fats, but its main function is to increase insulin efficiency when controlling blood glucose levels. Although people with diabetes usually have low levels of chromium, this is not believed to be a cause for diabetes.
Chromium picolinate is the form of chromium usually sold as a supplement, because it is easier for the body to absorb. Recent studies have shown that chromium has helped people with diabetes and insulin resistance, but it has not been a complete cure for diabetes.
Although it seems like trying this supplement would be a smart thing to do, you must be careful. Other studies have shown that chromium can increase your risk for heart disease, and the truth is that no one really knows what amount is safe to take in supplement form. You should never exceed 120 micrograms.
If you are thinking about giving chromium supplements a shot, do your research. Make sure the company you buy the products from is reliable, and always consult with your doctor before trying out new treatment options.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice derived from the bark of an evergreen tree, which is native to India. Its active ingredient has been proven to act like insulin and lower blood glucose levels. In medical studies, cinnamon has also been proven to lower bad cholesterol levels. Another great benefit of cinnamon is that it helps neutralize free radicals, dangerous chemicals which are elevated in diabetics. Neutralizing these free radical will help reduce or eliminate risk of serious complications.
Calcium
Calcium is a very important mineral found in the human body, and deficiencies in it have been linked to diseases like diabetes, cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis. Studies have shown that people with high intakes of calcium reduced their risks of type 2 diabetes by a significant percentage.
Having a daily intake of calcium in dietary or supplement form is very important to good health and to avoid serious diseases, including diabetes.
Conclusion
These are just a few natural remedies that you could use to aid in the battle against diabetes. Although these remedies may not completely cure your diabetes or replace your need for insulin shots, they may help you stay healthier and avoid the serious complications that diabetes can cause.
About the Author
Jesus Chirino is webmaster of Your Life with Diabetes, a website dedicated to providing free diabetes information and resources. For more information on diabetes and possible natural remedies and other for the disease, visit www.yourlifewithdiabetes.com
Published At: www.Isnare.comPermanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=105240&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies
Friday, September 5, 2008
Treating Diabetes With A Healthy Diabetes Diet
Diabetes is a disease that is well known for elevated sugar levels in the blood. These elevated sugar levels develop when an individual has abnormal metabolism. This abnormal metabolism may prevent the pancreas from making enough insulin to remove the sugar from the blood. Although diabetes is known as a life long disease, it is one that can be managed and treated overtime.
When it comes to seeking treatment for diabetes, a diagnosis will have to be made. This diagnosis most commonly comes from a professional healthcare worker. Although it is best that diabetes is diagnosed by a healthcare professional, you are still advised to be on the lookout for common diabetes symptoms. These symptoms may include fatigue, frequent urination, frequent fatigue, and nausea. In the event that you display any of these diabetes symptoms, you are urged to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or another healthcare professional.
Once your primary care physician has been altered to the display of diabetes symptoms, it is likely that he or she will run a number of tests. These tests include a wide variety of different urine tests. If you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is likely that you will receive either a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, although it can develop at any age, is more common among children. Type 2 diabetes typically develops in adulthood; however, like type 1 diabetes, a diagnosis can occur at any stage in life. While type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are the most commonly diagnosed, there is another form of diabetes known as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is form of diabetes that develops during only pregnancy.
As with many other health issues, diabetes has symptoms that can make it difficult to go about your daily activities. These symptoms, also mentioned above, commonly include frequent urination, frequent fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and a frequent feeling of thirst. These symptoms are why it is important that you seek medical assistance, when they first begin to display. This is especially important if you notice that your diabetes symptoms are making it difficult to go about your daily activities. This difficultly may not occur on a daily basis, but it important to make a note of all of the instances where it has. This may help your doctor to better develop a treatment plan.
Unfortunately, with diabetes, there is no cure. Although there is no cure, there are ways that your diabetes and be managed and treated. These treatment options typically are used to try and stabilize the sugar in your blood. This is often by done by changing your eating habits, developing an exercise plan, or with the injection of insulin. All of these treatment options are important and effective, but your diabetes diet is perhaps one of the things that you should be most concerned with.
When it comes to understanding a diabetes diet there are many individuals who focus solely on the foods that they eat. These foods are important and, in many cases, lifesaving or life threatening; however, there is more to a diabetes diet than just the food that you consume. The time in which you eat your meals may be just as important as the food you eat, especially if you have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Developing an effective diabetes diet plan, one that includes healthy foods and established eating times, is one of the best ways to treat and manage your diabetes.
If you have any questions or need assistance, when it comes to developing a diabetes diet, you are advised to seek professional help. That assistance may come from your primary care physician or a registered dietarian. Whatever type of assistance you seek, you should be provided with valuable diabetes diet information that should last be able to last you a lifetime.
About the Author
It is important to have the proper diabetes diet to ensure health. Visit our site to find more information on diabetes.
Published At: www.Isnare.comPermanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=81826&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies
When it comes to seeking treatment for diabetes, a diagnosis will have to be made. This diagnosis most commonly comes from a professional healthcare worker. Although it is best that diabetes is diagnosed by a healthcare professional, you are still advised to be on the lookout for common diabetes symptoms. These symptoms may include fatigue, frequent urination, frequent fatigue, and nausea. In the event that you display any of these diabetes symptoms, you are urged to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or another healthcare professional.
Once your primary care physician has been altered to the display of diabetes symptoms, it is likely that he or she will run a number of tests. These tests include a wide variety of different urine tests. If you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is likely that you will receive either a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, although it can develop at any age, is more common among children. Type 2 diabetes typically develops in adulthood; however, like type 1 diabetes, a diagnosis can occur at any stage in life. While type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are the most commonly diagnosed, there is another form of diabetes known as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is form of diabetes that develops during only pregnancy.
As with many other health issues, diabetes has symptoms that can make it difficult to go about your daily activities. These symptoms, also mentioned above, commonly include frequent urination, frequent fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and a frequent feeling of thirst. These symptoms are why it is important that you seek medical assistance, when they first begin to display. This is especially important if you notice that your diabetes symptoms are making it difficult to go about your daily activities. This difficultly may not occur on a daily basis, but it important to make a note of all of the instances where it has. This may help your doctor to better develop a treatment plan.
Unfortunately, with diabetes, there is no cure. Although there is no cure, there are ways that your diabetes and be managed and treated. These treatment options typically are used to try and stabilize the sugar in your blood. This is often by done by changing your eating habits, developing an exercise plan, or with the injection of insulin. All of these treatment options are important and effective, but your diabetes diet is perhaps one of the things that you should be most concerned with.
When it comes to understanding a diabetes diet there are many individuals who focus solely on the foods that they eat. These foods are important and, in many cases, lifesaving or life threatening; however, there is more to a diabetes diet than just the food that you consume. The time in which you eat your meals may be just as important as the food you eat, especially if you have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Developing an effective diabetes diet plan, one that includes healthy foods and established eating times, is one of the best ways to treat and manage your diabetes.
If you have any questions or need assistance, when it comes to developing a diabetes diet, you are advised to seek professional help. That assistance may come from your primary care physician or a registered dietarian. Whatever type of assistance you seek, you should be provided with valuable diabetes diet information that should last be able to last you a lifetime.
About the Author
It is important to have the proper diabetes diet to ensure health. Visit our site to find more information on diabetes.
Published At: www.Isnare.comPermanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=81826&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies
Monday, August 25, 2008
Treating Diabetes With A Healthy Diabetes Diet
Diabetes is a disease that is well known for elevated sugar levels in the blood. These elevated sugar levels develop when an individual has abnormal metabolism. This abnormal metabolism may prevent the pancreas from making enough insulin to remove the sugar from the blood. Although diabetes is known as a life long disease, it is one that can be managed and treated overtime.
When it comes to seeking treatment for diabetes, a diagnosis will have to be made. This diagnosis most commonly comes from a professional healthcare worker. Although it is best that diabetes is diagnosed by a healthcare professional, you are still advised to be on the lookout for common diabetes symptoms. These symptoms may include fatigue, frequent urination, frequent fatigue, and nausea. In the event that you display any of these diabetes symptoms, you are urged to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or another healthcare professional.
Once your primary care physician has been altered to the display of diabetes symptoms, it is likely that he or she will run a number of tests. These tests include a wide variety of different urine tests. If you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is likely that you will receive either a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, although it can develop at any age, is more common among children. Type 2 diabetes typically develops in adulthood; however, like type 1 diabetes, a diagnosis can occur at any stage in life. While type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are the most commonly diagnosed, there is another form of diabetes known as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is form of diabetes that develops during only pregnancy.
As with many other health issues, diabetes has symptoms that can make it difficult to go about your daily activities. These symptoms, also mentioned above, commonly include frequent urination, frequent fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and a frequent feeling of thirst. These symptoms are why it is important that you seek medical assistance, when they first begin to display. This is especially important if you notice that your diabetes symptoms are making it difficult to go about your daily activities. This difficultly may not occur on a daily basis, but it important to make a note of all of the instances where it has. This may help your doctor to better develop a treatment plan.
Unfortunately, with diabetes, there is no cure. Although there is no cure, there are ways that your diabetes and be managed and treated. These treatment options typically are used to try and stabilize the sugar in your blood. This is often by done by changing your eating habits, developing an exercise plan, or with the injection of insulin. All of these treatment options are important and effective, but your diabetes diet is perhaps one of the things that you should be most concerned with.
When it comes to understanding a diabetes diet there are many individuals who focus solely on the foods that they eat. These foods are important and, in many cases, lifesaving or life threatening; however, there is more to a diabetes diet than just the food that you consume. The time in which you eat your meals may be just as important as the food you eat, especially if you have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Developing an effective diabetes diet plan, one that includes healthy foods and established eating times, is one of the best ways to treat and manage your diabetes.
If you have any questions or need assistance, when it comes to developing a diabetes diet, you are advised to seek professional help. That assistance may come from your primary care physician or a registered dietarian. Whatever type of assistance you seek, you should be provided with valuable diabetes diet information that should last be able to last you a lifetime.
About the Author
It is important to have the proper diabetes diet to ensure health. Visit our site to find more information on diabetes.
When it comes to seeking treatment for diabetes, a diagnosis will have to be made. This diagnosis most commonly comes from a professional healthcare worker. Although it is best that diabetes is diagnosed by a healthcare professional, you are still advised to be on the lookout for common diabetes symptoms. These symptoms may include fatigue, frequent urination, frequent fatigue, and nausea. In the event that you display any of these diabetes symptoms, you are urged to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or another healthcare professional.
Once your primary care physician has been altered to the display of diabetes symptoms, it is likely that he or she will run a number of tests. These tests include a wide variety of different urine tests. If you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is likely that you will receive either a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, although it can develop at any age, is more common among children. Type 2 diabetes typically develops in adulthood; however, like type 1 diabetes, a diagnosis can occur at any stage in life. While type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are the most commonly diagnosed, there is another form of diabetes known as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is form of diabetes that develops during only pregnancy.
As with many other health issues, diabetes has symptoms that can make it difficult to go about your daily activities. These symptoms, also mentioned above, commonly include frequent urination, frequent fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and a frequent feeling of thirst. These symptoms are why it is important that you seek medical assistance, when they first begin to display. This is especially important if you notice that your diabetes symptoms are making it difficult to go about your daily activities. This difficultly may not occur on a daily basis, but it important to make a note of all of the instances where it has. This may help your doctor to better develop a treatment plan.
Unfortunately, with diabetes, there is no cure. Although there is no cure, there are ways that your diabetes and be managed and treated. These treatment options typically are used to try and stabilize the sugar in your blood. This is often by done by changing your eating habits, developing an exercise plan, or with the injection of insulin. All of these treatment options are important and effective, but your diabetes diet is perhaps one of the things that you should be most concerned with.
When it comes to understanding a diabetes diet there are many individuals who focus solely on the foods that they eat. These foods are important and, in many cases, lifesaving or life threatening; however, there is more to a diabetes diet than just the food that you consume. The time in which you eat your meals may be just as important as the food you eat, especially if you have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Developing an effective diabetes diet plan, one that includes healthy foods and established eating times, is one of the best ways to treat and manage your diabetes.
If you have any questions or need assistance, when it comes to developing a diabetes diet, you are advised to seek professional help. That assistance may come from your primary care physician or a registered dietarian. Whatever type of assistance you seek, you should be provided with valuable diabetes diet information that should last be able to last you a lifetime.
About the Author
It is important to have the proper diabetes diet to ensure health. Visit our site to find more information on diabetes.
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