Tag: Diabetes
Have a Sugar Addiction? About Obesity, Nutrition, Diabetes
by on Sep.03, 2010, under Nutrition
Be My Friend – www.myspace.com Have a Sugar Addiction? About Nutrition, Wellness, Diabetes Because of the American fast food diet, of soda, sugar is consumed in toxic amounts and acts like a drug in the body. This causes hunger, cravings and massive blood sugar fluctuations. This causes health problems, leads to diabetes, obesity, organ damage and early death. Minimizing sugar in your diet is a huge secret to effective weight loss and improve your fitness. Please visit Natalie’s website at www.nutritionbynatalie.com This video was produced by psychetruth http www.myspace.com PsycheTruth is empowered by TubeMogul www.tubemogul.com © Copyright 2007-2008 Zoe Sofia. All Rights Reserved. This video may be displayed in public, copied and redistributed for any strictly non-commercial use in its entire unedited form. Alteration or commercial use is strictly prohibited.
Are There Social Networking Sites For Diabetes 2 ?
by on Aug.19, 2010, under Uncategorized
Being diagnosed with diabetes is something many people do not like to hear. However, Diabetes 2 is a most commonly diagnosed condition these days, and is a disease of high blood glucose. Note that 90 – 95 % is classed as Type II Diabetes in contrast to the other type of diabetes, Type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Type 2 often starts developing in adults at the age of 40 and older. It’s most commonly seen in adults that are over the age of 55. Majority of Type 2 diabetics are overweight and since more children and young people are becoming overweight, type 2 is now common among the younger crowd. Often there are many questions, concerns and things people don’t understand after they’ve been diagnosed.
You can ask your doctor as many questions as possible before your appointment is over, but what about after thoughts? Some diabetics may not have someone else to speak with about their condition and need support. There is friendly help and people to talk with as you learn to understand Type two Diabetes. Forums exist to help people who have been newly diagnosed. Or, they are there to support those who have been suffering for a long time with diabetes. This is helpful in two ways: new patients can learn tips and hear stories from experienced diabetics about their disease.
Experienced diabetics find they can discuss problems they’ve had with other seasoned diabetics and relate to similar experiences and failures. Forums that relate to diabetics allows those with both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes to often find an ideal forum to chat about things like diet, exercise, doctor appointments, worrisome problems and other applicable subjects to their health. Social networking websites are also useful. Diabetic ‘circles or groups’ exist so that diabetics can connect with one another. They stay in touch with people that often reflect what they have been or currently are experiencing. A large number of social networking sites have journals or blogs (web logs) that anyone can subscribe to and read if they are updated by the owner.
Being able to express yourself and your concerns regarding your type 2 diabetic condition can help lots of people connect and find peace of mind. Some people that tend to comment on forums can also be doctors or medical personnel willing to answer any questions that diabetics may have. These are most seen with medically owned and operated sites. While older diabetics may learn how to make use of social networking sites and forums, it is mainly the younger generation that makes use of such resources.
Diabetes drug Avandia gets new setback ahead of US decision
by on Jul.18, 2010, under Health and Fitness
GlaxoSmithKline's blockbuster diabetes treatment Avandia suffered a new setback Friday when US health officials offered more evidence of the drug's increased link to heart problems.
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Diabetes 2 – When To Measure Your Blood Sugar ! So Get Started !
by on Jul.17, 2010, under Uncategorized
Each patient with type 2 diabetes will have a different time schedule they need to measure their blood sugar. the inittial step is learning how a patient’s body with Type two Diabetes responds to physical activity and your diet regimen. It requires building something referred to as a blood glucose profile. You take a blood sugar reading after regular activities such as eating breakfast, going for a morning walk, or taking an afternoon nap. After a few days, you will start to see a pattern emerge that shows what effects your blood sugar levels. For some it may be eating breakfast triggers a glucose spike. For other patients with Diabetes Type 2 it may be that morning walk produces a dramatic decrease in their blood glucose readings.
When should you measure your blood sugar levels? When someone with type 2 diabetes uses insulin, the general rule of thumb is to monitor blood glucose levels before every meal. For those using oral medications or managing it without medication, it’s okay to measure blood glucose less often. Many patients only do it once or twice a week or when needed. Experts suggest most patients with Type two Diabetes do one full day of measurements of blood glucose readings at least once a month to monitor for any abnormalities. If you feel unwell or feel your glucose levels may be off, take a glucose reading to see what the situation looks like.
Each person with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes will need to learn their own patterns. Once you have a blood profile and do a few readings, you will learn how things feel when blood sugar levels are too high or too low. The first signs of a spike or plummet will be physical symptoms. Once you recognize the symptoms, you will know when you need to take a measurement. The people normally around you also need to become aware of the signs. Sometimes a spike or plummet can come on quickly. Others may see external symptoms before you notice them.
You have a wide selection of monitoring tools available today. Many patients must select from a small set if their insurance (in the USA) is paying. However, the technologies have improved greatly over the past few years. A couple of decades ago you might have needed a large drop of blood. Now it only requires a speck of blood. Many monitors will store the results for several readings to allow you to review your recent history. Some even hook up and download to your computer. Monitoring your blood sugar is a matter of good health and poor.
Dementia May Differ in Those With and Without Diabetes
by on Jul.15, 2010, under Health and Fitness
THURSDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) — Vascular disease, which
affects blood flow in brain vessels, appears to be a common cause of
dementia in some people with diabetes, new study findings suggest.
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Fewer Dying From Type 1 Diabetes
by on Jun.29, 2010, under Health and Fitness
TUESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) — The overall death rate from type 1
diabetes is decreasing in the United States, but blacks are more likely to
die from the condition than whites, a new study shows.
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What Should A Diabetic Eat ?
by on Jun.24, 2010, under Uncategorized
As soon as you are diagnosed with having diabetes, you are going to have to make sure that you are aware of a diabetic food list, being that you are going to need to learn about what diabetic food you can eat, and what you cannot. Your diet is going to have a huge impact on your condition overall and only if you are eating all the right foods are you going to be able to stay healthy and make sure that your diabetes is manageable.
Good Diabetic Foods
So for diabetic food there are basically two categories that any food can be categorized by: good foods and bad foods. Good diabetic food is food like fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals, and so for healthy diabetic food you should be eating foods that are high in proteins and low in carbs and fats.
You should be careful with dairy, because although you don’t need to swear off dairy altogether, you do want to make sure that you are limiting yourself as to how much you are consuming on a regular basis.
Bad Diabetic Foods
Then for diabetic food there are also the bad foods, those foods that you are going to need to watch out for. Any salty or sugary foods or foods that are processed comes under this. A diabetes sufferer should be aware of all the diabetic food that is good and bad for him.
It is important that you spend some time doing some research so that you can learn more about your condition in general and learn about all the different things that you should be doing in order to properly manage your condition.
Diabetes is always a difficult disease to live with, and is a challenge for everyone. However, with the right information you will be able to keep your condition under control. It is important that you take your health as your number one priority, because diabetes can be more than just dangerous, it can be life threatening.
At least a person knows that not only he but millions of other people are also suffering from diabetes. Diabetes is in fact one of the most common health conditions in the world so at least you know that you are not the only one dealing with this.
Diabetes 2- At What Age Can Anyone Get It? Do You Know ?
by on Jun.22, 2010, under Uncategorized
At what age do people develop type 2 diabetes? The answer a few decades ago was mainly as older adults. The answer today is anyone at any age can receive a diagnosis. A few decades ago, the Western diet was much more healthier. It had more fresh vegetables and fruits in it. Meat didn’t contain all the hormones and other additives. Physical activity levels were also much healthier. People walked more. Many worked on the farm or traveled by bicycle more. Kids played outside more. All of this leads to a healthier body weight and activity level. Well, that is not the reality today.
People are much more sedentary now. They live in front of the television and the computer. Our diets have changed significantly as well. More and more meals involve packaged and processed foods. The amounts of sweets and unhealthy fats consumed have skyrocketed in that time frame. All of these changes have a direct link to the rising numbers of people with type 2 diabetes. These days, most Type II Diabetes individuals are adults who it seems have excess body weight and follow a sedentary lifestyle. Anybody over the age of 45, increases their likelihood of getting a diagnosis dramatically. However, the ages of those diagnosed gets younger and younger however.
Children are still more likely to get a diagnosis for type 1 instead of type 2 diabetes. Type 1 goes by the alternate name of juvenile Diabetes for that reason. However, the number of children developing type 2 diabetes is growing. Those between 10 and 20 are more likely than children below 10 are. While the reported incidences of children and teens with Type 2 Diabetes are very minor when compared to adults, the rising numbers of cases is a problem. Many new cases in these age brackets stem from the increased numbers of overweight and sedentary children.
Age is an important consideration when looking at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Those older than 65 have a much higher chance than those younger do. Those over 45 with excess weight have a much higher chance than those younger or slimmer do. Nevertheless, age is not the only factor to consider. Anyone carrying excess weight has a higher chance than those who are slimmer. Those with a family background have an increaed chance than anybody with a clean family history. As you age, take more care to avoid diabetes. However, monitoring your health is paramount at any age.
Diabetes 2 – You Should Know About Nasty Saturated Fats
by on Jun.19, 2010, under Uncategorized
Those with Type ii diabetes face an increased chance of heart disease. It is very important for patients to watch the quantity and types of fat in their diets. The healthy fats are the mono and polyunsaturated varieties. Saturated fat falls squarely into the unhealthy fat camp. Compounds in the saturated fats group raise the unhealthy forms of cholesterol in the blood stream. Another dreaded fat that falls into the unhealthy camp is trans fat. This form of fat comes from hydrogenated oils. It acts much the same as saturated fats since it also raises the bad form of cholesterol. Cholesterol also occurs naturally in some foods.
What foods contain saturated fats? Any meat or poultry will contain saturated fats. Most fish do as well. Processed meat products like lunchmeat, hot dogs, and ground meats contain high levels of it. Some oils such as palm and coconut contain it as well, despite coming from plants. You might know that Regular dairy products also contain high quantities of saturated fats. To keep the chances of heart developing down, experts recommend that those with type 2 diabetes get less than 7% of their calories from saturated fat. This means about 15 grams at most daily. A single dairy serving can contain half of that amount.
What foods contain trans fat? Trans fat develops when liquid oils transform into solid fats. Many fast food restaurants use the hydrogenated oils in their deep-frying. And this means anything cooked in that oil will get trans fat transferred to it also during the cooking process. More and more food places are getting away from these oils. Check before you order anything. Many processed foods also contain trans fats since these hydrogenated oils are used somewhere in the prep process. Stick margarine and shortening are common household cooking essentials that you should avoid when you have type 2 diabetes.
Saturated fats, along with trans fat, raise cholesterol levels in both type 2 Diabetes patients and the general population. Did you know cholesterol can also be derived directly from some forms of food. When approaching the unhealthy bad fats, you must be knowledgable about what foodstuffs includecholesterol so you can don’t touch them as well. Egg yolks are likely the most famous culprits. However, organ meats such as liver and kidneys are also guilty. Many regular dairy products also contain cholesterol. Keep the amount of saturated fats down in your diet. It will help lessen your chance of developing heart disease. That is true for diabetics and non-diabetics alike.
Danish company restarts Greek sales of diabetes drugs
by on Jun.14, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Nordisk said Monday it was reintroducing in Greece drugs for treating diabetes it had pulled from the Greek market over a government decree to lower drug prices.
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