Diabetic Disease and Its Complications

Do you have diabetes neuropathy?

If you have diabetes there is a good chance you will develop neuropathy. More than half the people that have diabetes get one form of neuropathy.

Do you have diarrhea, stomach aches, vomit often, have constipation frequently or are bloating on a recurrent basis? If you do you may have diabetes neuropathy. Do you have a tingling feeling in your feet and legs? Is walking sometimes a problem because your feet hurt? These are diabetes neuropathy symptoms as well. This nerve damage condition increases as you get older and the longer period of time you have diabetes disease.

Diabetic neuropathy - How many kinds are there?

There are three kinds of diabetic neuropathy, with peripheral neuropathy being the most common. Peripheral reduces capability to sense pain temperature, touch and vibration in distinct areas of your body. If you have peripheral you probably are being affected in the lower parts of your legs and in your feet. Potential problems include ulcers bone and joint defects and infection.

The nerves control the involuntary workings of your body. These include heartbeat, sweating, digestion, urination and some sexual functions. If these are your issues then there may have been some damage to the nerves that control those tasks. Autonomic neuropathy is also very common.

Focal neuropathy affects a single nerve. Usually it is in the foot, thigh or wrist. The single nerve may also effect your eyesight if it is one of the nerves that controls eyesight in your back or chest.

Visiting your health care provider would make sense. You may need a neurological examination or a electromyogram (EMG) to determine what is the problem. Knowing what to treat is part of the treatment.

It has been about two months since I began this new diet to address my neuropathy. The feeling of pain has subsided. I am getting more feeling and a better color to my feet and I think I am on the right track to thwarting this disease. The raw fruits, vegetables and some nuts that I am eating seem to be helping me with this diabetic neuropathy ailment. Since April 17, 2007 I have regimented myself to contain my diet to only fruits, vegetables and some nuts. The key is raw foods, not cooked foods.

Taking care of your diabetes is pretty important. Keep reading in the author's area to find natural alternatives to conventional medicines to help you fight this killer disease. The Diabetic Warrior has a free MP3 available.

Diabetic Neuropathy - Taking Care of This Pain in Your Foot

Home Remedies to Cure Diabetes

1. Take juice of bilva and parijataka leaves in equal parts for natural remedy of diabetes. Take two teaspoons of it twice a day.

2. Avoid drinking alcohol (including beer, gin, wines and whisky).

3. Take two teaspoons of powdered Fenugreek seeds with milk. Two teaspoons of the seeds can also be swallowed whole, daily.

4. Avoid sweets, chocolates, rice, banana, grapes, mangoes, dry fruits, oils, cakes and pastries.

5. Boil 15 fresh Mango leaves in 1 glass of water. Leave overnight. Filter this water and drink first thing in the morning.

6. Eat green vegetables, coriander, cucumber, cabbage, coconut, chenopodium album (bathu), creeper of pumpkin, cucumber, cabbage, bitter guard, carrot, tomato, lemon, radish, onion and ginger

7. Avoid infections, burns and injuries as they develop ketosis in such stressful conditions.

8. Take 400 mcg. a day of chromium picolinate makes insulin more efficient helping keep sugar level low. Chromium maintains stable blood sugar levels through proper insulin utilization and can be helpful for people with diabetes and/or hypoglycemia.

9. Take plenty of potassium and vitamins C, E, and B-complex.

10. Eat 10 fresh fully grown curry leaves every morning for three months. It prevent diabetes due to heredity factors. It also cures diabetes due to obesity.

Diabetes - Home Remedies to Cure Diabetes

Types of diabetes mellitus are

1. Insulin-dependent type.

2. Non-insulin dependent.

Reasons and causes for diabetes - Diabetes is mainly caused due to various reasons such as viral infection that damages the pancreas causing the deficiency of insulin, obesity (major cause) leading to development of non-insulin dependent diabetes.

Symptoms:

Polyurea - excretion of interested quantity of urine.

Polydipsia - excessive thirst leading to increased consumption of water.

Polyphagia - excessive appetite leads to increase in take of food. In spite of over eating, diabetic patient looses weight.

Important Diabetes Q and A

How much weight should I lose each week?

Restraining your weight loss to 1/2 to 1 pound a week will keep you body healthy and perfect, and enjoy your favorite food in small amount. This is the key for you to lose weight slow and steady.

How can I cut the fat in my diet?

Here are some basic tips,Firstly see a dietitian for more advice. Avoid fried stuff's choose nonfat or low-fat selections, such as no fat or 1% milk or cheese containing low fatty foods and less cholestrol foods.

Why does losing weight help my diabetes?

Lowering Insulin resistance will allows the natural insulin to lower the blood glucose level in the body. Secondly this will improve blood pressure and increase fat present in the blood. People suffering from Diabetes will (mostly) become prey for cardiovascular diseases. Reducing fat present in the blood and blood pressure reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Diabetes Disease A Burning Problem For Our Human Society

According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 18.3% (8.6 million) of Americans age 60 and older have diabetes. Not only is the risk for Type 2 diabetes more common as people get older, but physical, financial and medical issues are often compounded as people age. As many as 50% of Type 2 diabetes happens in those aged 55 and older.

With 78 million Americans approaching retirement age of 62 in the next decade, the possibility of a full fledged diabetes epidemic looms on the horizon. Here's why.

RISK FACTORS. The major risk factors for diabetes have to do with weight and age. Add high blood pressure, depression and a sedentary lifestyle and you have covered most of the precursors for the disease.

NUTRITIONAL POVERTY A term I use to describe the fact that Diabetes calls for a healthier way of eating than most are used to. Let's face it Americans in general don't eat very well. A healthier way of eating costs more money. Money is not exactly in overabundance in most Americans especially those who have retired.

MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS Diabetes directly or indirectly can lead to blindness, coronary artery disease, kidney failure, and impaired circulation which can lead to amputation.

MEDICAL POVERTY Next to nutritional poverty comes medical poverty. As Americans continue to age they cannot afford health insurance and the kind of medical coverage needed to control diabetes or assist in the fight against complications.

The good news is there are some answers for these problems:

• Community-sponsored senior transportation may be available at little to no charge. Your local senior center may also provide transportation.

• Meals on Wheels program may be an option for nutritionally balance meals. You might also check with your local churches and other social services organizations. about low-cost food programs that are available in the area.

• Medicaid provides health benefits.

• Local groups such as the YMCA's and Community Centers provide exercise programs geared to seniors.

• Your local hospital is an excellent resource for seniors. Check them out.

Growing old is not necessarily as much fun as it is cracked up to be. If you can avoid diabetes it will definitely prolong your life and be an improvement on your quality of life.

Jack Krohn has had Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Syndrome X for nearly fifteen years. He speaks from the experiences he has had during that time.

Diabetes and Baby Boomers- Why Their Aging is a Recipe for an Epidemic

Let us look at the effects of two nutrients, and see how they may affect the blood sugar level of a diabetic. The two nutrients we will be looking at at vanadyl sulfate and chromium picolinate.

omium and vanadyl seemed worth checking out.

Now it seems that athletes have been using these two supplements for quite some time. They believed they worked in gaining energy, burning fat, and gaining lean tissue mass (muscle ). This is the athletic point of view. I wanted to see the medical testing , if there was any.

There is medical testing and data available. It seemed the same way for people with diabetes as it did for athletes.

The results of the eight studies, I went over, were varied. But the results were all positive. They all showed some positive impact on lowering blood sugar levels. Some showed a small drop, others showed a significant drop. The side effects were some gastrointestinal upset in a small percentage of diabetics tested.

Chromium can be found naturally in meats, poultry, fish, and whole grain bread products. Again in eight different studies, results varied. And again, they all showed positive data regarding the lowering of blood sugar. It has been shown that, chromium alone, can help borderline diabetic cases. With a 400mcg. dose daily, individuals were able to keep from crossing the line to be afflicted with diabetes. This was without changing the rest of their lifestyle.

Neither of these supplements are a replacement for insulin, nor are they a cure. But they show positive results in a person with diabetes. Chromium picolinate and vanadyl sulfate are the forms of these nutrients that are best absorbed.

Let's Look at Two Nutrients to Lower Our Blood Sugar Levels

"Side effects may include: restlessness, irritability, headaches, dry mouth, gastric upset, or impotency." We've all heard this statement before. It, or something similar, follows practically every prescription medication commercial advertisement on television or radio. We all know that there will be side effects to any medication, because that's the nature of our bodies. We accept these small inconveniences in exchange for the benefits of the drug in question.

We also have a national tendency to trust, with little or no question, what pharmaceutical companies tell us. Why is that? Because we have the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) watching out for us. The FDA's job is to screen all new medications for safety and efficacy. They make sure that before a drug goes to market, it has been thoroughly tested. They ensure that the manufacturer is up-front about any adverse side effects.

Recent news articles, though, cast some serious doubt on our ability to trust the FDA. Take, for example, the headlines regarding the prescription diabetes medication Avandia: "Study: Avandia Raises Risk of Heart Attack," "Diabetes Drug Avandia Boosts Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds," and "Lawmakers to Grill GlaxoSmithKline, FDA on Diabetes Drug."

Drug safety expert, Dr. Curt Furberg, requested that the FDA remove Avandia from the market. He and Dr. Bruce Psaty both pointed out that Avandia "represents a major failure of the drug-use and drug-approval processes in the United States."

So, how did the FDA miss this? Really, it's somewhat puzzling. Puzzling, considering the fact that New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has just settled a $2.5 million lawsuit with Glaxo for withholding results of studies on Paxil and its use in children. Puzzling, considering Dr. Rosemary Johann-Liang asked for the highest warning put on Avandia following evidence that Avandia caused swelling which could result in heart failure; FDA agents who work closely with Glaxo complained and she was removed from the position. Why wasn't the FDA looking more closely at Glaxo's studies?

Avandia Heart Attack Side Effects - How Did The FDA Miss This?

You can't have that!

Diabetic foods don't have any taste!

Diabetics shouldn't eat those kinds of things!

If it looks too good to eat, you probably shouldn't eat it!

Do these horrible rules come to mind when you think of your diet? Well, I have some good news for you: Some rules are made to be broken!

That's right, you'll find foods you can and want to eat. So, come with me on this fantastic and delectable journey of foods you can enjoy!

What's on the diabetic menu?

While diabetics should consider what they're eating, they should also have fun with their food! You can find hundreds of healthy and delicious recipes that will suit your diabetic diet. You don't have to eat bland, tasteless foods anymore! Here are a few menu ideas you will find at The Mayo Clinic:

From the main course

-Marinated portobello mushrooms with provolone

-Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sun Dried Tomatoes

-Caribbean Beef Ragout with Coconut Rice

-Baked Red Snapper in Parchment with Julienne Vegetables

-Grilled Salmon Steaks with Tarragon Sauce

-Pizza with Onions and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

-New Mexican Chicken-Cilantro Sausage Strata

-Easy Vegetarian Lasagna

-Chicken quesadillas

-Chicken strips with honey mustard sauce

-Asparagus, tomato and red pepper French bread pizza

To crisp Salads

-Arugula Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Shaved Parmesan

-Lobster and Shrimp Salad with Fresh Vegetables

To refreshing drinks

-Fresh Fruit Slush

-Strawberry Lemonade

To sinful desserts

-Strawberry shortcake

-Creamy Cheesecake with Fresh Raspberries

-Fresh Peach Cake

-Fruit Chiffon in a Chocolate Cookie Crust

-Chocolate Popcorn

Those are just a few of the hundreds of delicious recipes that you can eat!

Moderation

This word is sometimes despised in any diet world. But, wouldn't you rather have a longer life to eat those delicious and healthy foods? Diabetics don't always have to omit desserts and sweets from their diet; they just have to be careful not to eat excessive amounts more than once or twice a week.

Choice

Everybody loves to have choices. And guess what? Diabetics have choices, too! Some tips on how to choose foods that ensure the health of diabetics are:

-Diabetics should eat the same amount of food around the same time each day to ensure stable blood sugar levels.

-Diabetics should use a system called "Carbohydrate Counting." This means counting the total number of grams of carbohydrates you eat at a meal or planned snack time based on your healthy exercise habits and medication.

-Diabetics should choose smaller portions of deli meats, poultry and fish, and low or fat-free dairy products.

-Diabetics should watch their cholesterol level.

Work

I know, I hear the complaints, "Look at all the stuff I have to do just to prepare a meal!" Well, friend, wouldn't you rather have the choice of what to eat instead of having someone else make the decisions for you while you're helpless in a hospital bed? Not only do you have the power to live a healthy life, you can live it with flavorful diabetic foods!

A Diabetic Diet You Can Follow

You've just been diagnosed with diabetes; not a life sentence! Sure, you have some new guidelines that need to be followed, but they are doable. In fact, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised how much fun you can have on your journey to better health. You can have fun as you manage your diabetes through exercise.

Exercise. It's become a four-letter word these days because it involves commitment. It has also been described as boring, time-consuming, and embarrassing.

Despite the bad rap exercise has gotten over the years, it is fun and greatly benefits your health. Did you know exercise actually prevents the progression of diabetes?

How Do I Prepare to Exercise Properly?

Well, here's the part where I'm going to sound like your mother! "You should check with your doctor before you start exercising!" It's true. This checklist includes seven quick and easy steps before you get out and exercise:

1. Talk to your doctor about the right exercise for you.

2. Check your blood sugar level before and after exercising.

3. Check your feet for blisters or sores before and after exercising.

4. Wear the proper shoes and socks.

5. Drink plenty of fluid before, during and after exercising.

6. Warm up before exercising and cool down afterward.

7. Have a snack handy in case your blood sugar level drops too low.

There is only one rule when you manage your diabetes through exercise – and that is to make sure you're safe: go slowly. Gradually increasing the intensity and length of your workout as you get fit is a sure way of ensuring your safety and health.

What Exercises Are Safe For Me To Do?

Okay, you have your comfy workout clothes on, you have your water bottle, you have your favorite tunes playing, you've stretched out, you're ready to go… but, "Where am I going?" you might ask, or, "What exercises am I going to do?" Two categories of exercises that are sure to match your own personality and abilities are:

1. For those who have problems with the nerves in your feet or legs, these anaerobic exercises are a perfect match for you: swimming, bicycling, rowing or chair exercises.

2. For those who don't have problems with the nerves in your feet or legs, these aerobic exercises are a perfect match for you: walking, jogging, aerobic dance or bicycling.

What Do I Get Out of It?

You may be asking, "If I put all my time and heart into it, what is exercising going to do for my diabetes?" The following benefits to management diabetes take place through exercise:

-Weight loss

-Lower blood sugar levels

-Lower risk of heart disease

-Overall health improvement

-Self-esteem

-Self-confidence

Is Exercise Enough?

Management of Diabetes Through Exercise - It's Not As Bad As You Think

Isn't being depressed bad enough? Diabetes can develop if you suffer from depression.

Why can depression cause diabetes?

The hormone cortisol may be the topic. If you are depressed a higher intensity of this hormone can be produced in the body. When more cortisol is secreted insulin sensitivity may be diminished and increase fat deposits.

In the four states of Pennsylvania, California, North Carolina and Maryland 4,681 men and women were tracked with an average age of 73. The Archives of Internal Medicine disclosed the following: In these three scenarios (single bouts of depression, chronic depression and depression that worsened over time) an increased risk of diabetes existed in all three cases.

How can you avoid potential diabetes problems?

First you need to recognize some signs of depression. If you have a few of these symptoms, see a doctor or someone you trust that you can talk to.

You are apathetic about most things. Caring about anything has become a very low priority.
Your have a change in your appetite eating more or less than you used to. Quick weight gains or losses occur.
Your eating habits have changed. You are eating more or you are eating less than you used to. Weight gains and losses are happening rather quickly.
Sleeping has become difficult for you. You cannot get a full nights rest.
You have lots of negative thoughts about yourself. You cannot do anything correctly is your own self evaluation.
You seem to always wake up in a bad mood. Mornings are the worst time of day.
You lack any energy. You feel tired and listless.
You find it very difficult to concentrate as "other thoughts" keep getting in your way. Concentrating on anything is almost impossible.
You have feelings about either doing away with yourself or hurting yourself

Get on the right passageway to better health

Awareness is the first step to gaining a healthier lifestyle. If you have any concerns about diabetes or potential diabetes issues then claim your free ecourse about natural diabetes solutions. It will help you deal with diabetes in a safe and natural way. If you would like to listen to the free MP3 keep reading.

Diabetes and Depression - Could You Be Damaging Yourself More Than You Think?

This is probably the worst thing that can happen to a type2 diabetes patient. Do you know that if you are suffering from type2 diabetes, you are at risk of developing various heart diseases? Worst, you can even suffer from stroke. A recent research conducted on diabetics and non-diabetics proved that non-diabetics are less likely to develop symptoms of stroke than diabetics. And for people suffering from type2 diabetes, the first five years are crucial as there is a very strong chance of having a stroke during this period. Here are the details about the research.

For the purpose of the study, the researchers randomly chose about 12,272 patients suffering from type2 diabetes. The average age of the patients was about 64 years or so. The research was conducted for about five years so that there is no room for any doubt. At the end of five years, the researchers found out that the type2 diabetes patients were developing symptoms of stroke.

If you think that it is only the old people who suffer from stroke, you cannot be further from the truth. In fact, the study found out that among the diabetes patients, young diabetics are more at risk of developing symptoms of stroke than older people. This is very much unlike the non-diabetic, general population, where more old than young people suffer from stroke. It only goes on to show us how dangerous type2 diabetes can be and how seriously we should think about combating this disease.

As you can see, there are several misconceptions about the connection between type2 diabetes and stroke. The first misconception is that only old diabetic people suffer from stroke, while it is the younger people who are more likely to have stroke. Another misconception is that stroke occurs after ten years of being diagnosed with type2 diabetes. But the reality is that it can take as little as five years for a diabetes patient to develop symptoms of stroke. I sincerely hope that this article will help to dispel these misconceptions and that type2 diabetes will get a better treatment in future. If you would like to know more about type2 diabetes and how to prevent it, simply click on the link in my resource box below!

Type2 Diabetes - The Worst of Type2 Diabetes Uncovered

Do you know that about 20 million people in America suffer from diabetes? Yes, it is really sad, and saddest part is that if only these people do a little exercise and follow a healthy diet as outlined in this article, they can easily control their blood sugar levels and cure diabetes.

1. Strength Training Exercises: Don't panic. You don't need to live in a gym all day long in order to alleviate diabetes. If you visit the gym just once a week and do intense strength training exercises for about half-an-hour then you will be able to lose weight and your glucose metabolism will also be improved. Recent research has proved that if a person does strength training exercises for about four months s/he will be able to alleviate diabetes easily. Apart from exercises, you should also eat a healthy diet as outlined below:

2. Have a nutritious diet: Create a meal plan and then stick to it. Your meal should contain food which is high in quality and nutrition, and low in sugar. Junk foods which simply increase your blood sugar levels should be avoided at all costs. This way you will be able to alleviate type2 diabetes.

Simply eating a high quality diet wouldn't do. There are certain rules that you should follow while eating meals and doing exercises. If you would like to get more information about those rules, then simply click on the link in my resource box below!

How To Alleviate Diabetes Easily Without Medicines

A nutritious diet is an essential key to a healthy diet. Food that is low in carbohydrates and high in protein and fat should be included in your diet. In this article I will give you some rules that you must follow if you are unable to get the required amount of calories from your foods.

Usually you should try to get all the calories you need from your diet itself, but if you cannot do that, you should use a blender to make drinks from skim milk with whichever preservatives you would like to use.

Now, do you know how to use those blenders? You should eat those blenders along with solid food. You should also change your meal patterns. For example, you should break your meal into several small servings and eat each serving every two or three hours. Then you should watch your weight as well as your blood sugar level. If you cannot keep a watch on your weight and blood sugar regularly, you can keep a watch on your daily calorie intake instead. Get a calorie counter for yourself and see how much calories you are consuming per day.

As you can see, you have a lot of ways to alleviate diabetes.

How To Alleviate Diabetes - 3 Tips

Do you know that diabetes is not just another disease; it is like a slow poison that is harming your body. In fact, it is taking you toward a slow death. In this article I will share with you some of the alarming statistics about diabetes that you may not be aware of!

If you want to cure diabetes and live longer then you need to change your lifestyle from now on! If you are eating all the high carb junk foods, stop right now! Change your food habits: include foods which are rich in protein and fiber, such as fruits and vegetables. You also need to do regular workouts to ensure that you are always fit. This way you will be able to alleviate diabetes and increase your life expectancy.

Alleviate Diabetes - Warning! Diabetes Is Taking You Toward A Slow Death!

The reality is that some diabetes drugs are likely to increase your weight when your blood sugar kevel is under control. Because when your blood sugar level is under control and you no longer suffer from diabetes, your body doesn't burn those extra calories as it used to do. Instead, it preserves the calories within your body. As such, if you continue to take diabetes medicines at this stage, you may gain weight. One another thing to note is that there are some groups of medicines which are notorious for increasing a person's body weight, for example, drugs such Sulfonylureas (such as glyburide and glipizide), meglitinides (Prandin) and thiazolidinediones (such as pioglitazone and rosiglitazone) are known to increase a person's body weight. If your weight continues to increase, your blood sugar level may rise once more, which means that once again, you will develop diabetes.

If you ask me, I am a firm believer in the natural methods of curing diabetes. I don't trust medicines: they do more harm than good. So, what are those natural cures? You simply change your lifestyle, and you won't need any medicines, guaranteed! Change your food habits and do regular exercises, and you will not only be fit and healthy, you will also keep diabetes at bay. Lower the amount of carbohydrates in your diet, increase the amount of protein and fiber, and don't forget to do regular workouts. If you cannot do workouts, take a brisk walk of about 30 minutes each day. The fact that you have been successful in controlling your blood sugar level doesn't mean that you should go back to your old habits of eating high carb foods. If you want to get more information about natural ways to cure diabetes, simply click the link in my resource box below!

Diabetes Weight Gain - Warning! Diabetes Medicines Can Increase Your Weight!

Many things only take 15 minutes:

-Complete a job application online

-Check daily emails

-Clean out the car

-Water the lawn

-Fold the laundry

-Drive through for coffee

-Vacuum the carpet

-Take a snack break

-Jog or run a mile

-Schedule a business appointment

Do you have 15 minutes three or four times a week that can change your life?

How is 15 minutes three or four times a week going to change my life?

Fifteen minutes is going to change your life if you make one decision that will allow you to live a healthier and longer life. Only you can make this decision. You're the only one who has control over this decision. Others can plead or encourage you to do it, but you're the only one who can decide to do it. Everyone has an extra 15 minutes in his or her life to make this decision. This decision is exercise.

I'm diabetic. What kind of exercises can I possibly do?

Well, just doing the minimum can have great advantages for diabetics. If straining your muscles in the hot, musty gym or running the mile in four minutes isn't your thing, then you've come to the right place because the following exercises are exactly opposite of a strenuous workout!

Walking in a beautiful park, swimming in a cool pool, fishing in a tiny brook, tossing a football while the sun goes down, holding hands with a loved one as you walk your dog on a trail, bicycling on a scenic path, flying a kite in the gentle wind, or gardening are all wonderful and recommended exercise activities for diabetics.

How is 15 minutes three or four times a week going to change my life?

Doctors and medical professionals agree that just 15 minutes per day could save your life. Here are several reasons that diabetes.org suggests why 15 minutes is very profitable to your health:

1. Lowers blood glucose (sugar), blood pressure, and cholesterol levels

2. Reduces risk for heart disease and stroke

3. Relieves stress

4. Strengthens heart, muscles, and bones

5. Helps insulin work better

6. Improves blood circulation

7. Boosts the immune system

8. Keeps joints flexible

9. Lowers health premiums

10. Improves overall health

Are there any more benefits to exercising 15 minutes?

What if I'm tired and don't want to exercise?

Motivation can be found in several different ways. A photo from Thanksgiving week on the fridge, a walking buddy, memories of how good you felt when you were on the football team or cheerleading squad, or those jeans that you haven't worn since college, all of these are great motivations. The thought of a better and healthier life is motivation enough to exercise for just 15 minutes just a few times a week

Are you ready to start living again?

Spending 15 minutes just three or four times a week can greatly improve your health, body, and mind. Oh, I understand, you need something to help you get started.

Exercise And Diabetes - How 15 Minutes Per Day Could Save Your Life

For people with type 2 diabetes your doctor will usually prescribe an oral medication to help in controlling your blood glucose level. Of course, along with any diabetes medications you will most likely be making changes in your diet, getting exercise, etc., but this article will focus on the types of diabetic medications that are available. Keep in mind that there are two reasons for anyone to have type 2 diabetes.

1. Their pancreas simply does not produce enough insulin anymore.

2. The cells have become insulin resistant.

Different diabetes medications are used for one of these two categories based on simple blood tests that tell the doctor which category you belong to.

Sulfonylureas

Biguanides

These types of diabetic medications aid the insulin in moving glucose into different cells. This type of medicine is not for everyone though. If you have kidney problems or a history of heart problems you could be at risk of serious medical issues. Glucophage, Fortament, Glumetza and Riomet are all examples of Biguanides.

Thiazolidnediones

Drugs in this class such as Actos and Avandia work in making your body's insulin more effective. They block the liver from releasing too much insulin, while making it more effective in muscle and fat.

Although Thiazolidinediones are excellent in type 2 diabetics, your doctor will do periodic blood tests to be sure they are not damaging your liver.

Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors

A major side effect from these drugs such as Precose and Glyset are gas and diarrhea.

Meglitinides

There are also several different combinations of these medications available that combine two different types into one pill.

This is only a brief overview and only your doctor can help determine the course of treatment that is right for you.

All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Reprint Rights: You may reprint this article as long as you leave all of the links active and do not edit the article in any way.

Diabetes - What You Should Know About Diabetes Medications

-Deep-fried

-Greasy

-Oily

-Dripping with fat

-Loaded with preservatives

Do these descriptions describe your food? If so, I'm glad you're reading this. You're about to read something that has the power to change your life! Diabetes develops from, in part, routinely eating the types of unhealthy and diabetes-promoting foods that are described above.

Here are some warning signs to see if you're at risk for diabetes:

-Are you missing fun events because of frequent trips to the bathroom?

-Are you passing up on fun activities because of headaches?

These symptoms of frequent urination, life-interrupting headaches, and fatigue are just a few warning signs of type 2 diabetes.

But, this is mind-boggling: you don't have to be a diabetic! I will show you one sure-fire way to prevent this devastating diagnosis.

A healthy diet plan, partnered with a mild exercise program, will prevent type 2 diabetes! That's right, the food you eat has the power to either make you a victim of diabetes or a victor of diabetes. I will show you fifteen amazing food choices you can eat to help prevent type 2 diabetes.

1. Cheese

2. Dried beans

3. Fish

4. Fruits

5. Garlic

6. Lean meats

7. Leeks

8. Milk

9. Onions

10. Scallions

11. South American herb called Stevia

12. Vegetables

13. Water

14. Whole-grain cereals and breads

15. Yogurt

And the list goes on…

Now that you know what ingredients are proven to prevent diabetes, I will show you how to incorporate them into your diet with wonderful and tasty menu items:

Breakfast:

Mushroom, Goat Cheese, & Herb Omelet

Scrambled Eggs with Cheese Grits

Spanish Omelet

Watermelon Berry Delight

Lunch:

Cauliflower & Black Olive Casserole

Chicken Tostada Salad

Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Cucumber Yogurt

New Potato & Green Bean Salad

New York Clam Chowder

Pueblo Squash Stew

Rigatoni With Broccoli Rabe & Tomatoes

Dinner:

Arroz Con Pollo

Chipotle Black Bean Turkey Chili

Grilled Pacific Swordfish With Plum-Basil Relish

Grilled Salmon Provencal

Lamb With Marinated Vegetables

Lime-Marinated Shrimp

Now, these mouth-watering foods have either little or no solid fats, trans fats, saturated fats, or harmful ingredients. These delectable foods are healthy and tasty. What could be better than those combinations?
Sure, it may take a little longer preparation time for these meals, but the fun can be in the journey, as well as the destination! And, it will give you a longer period of time to imagine the succulent, healthy tastes that await you.

Eating A Healthy Diet Can Reduce Your Risk of Developing Diabetes

Who would've thought that the simplest answer to healthy blood sugar levels is walking? Who would've thought that breathing in the crisp air, admiring the colorful leaves on the trees, listening to the birds chirping their morning song, and feeling the morning sun's warmth on your face would improve your health? These descriptions are reasons enough to get out there, but there are medical reasons as well!

Do you want to be invited to the best event in the world that has so many advantages? I thought so, so I put together a "Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How" invitation so you can get walking! Here are the simplest answers to these questions:

WHO is invited to walk?

-Anyone who suffers from high blood sugar levels.

-Anyone who wants to be healthy.

-Anyone who wants to live longer.

WHAT is involved?

-Walking. It's that simple. Not walking a 10k marathon or running the mile in four minutes, just walking.

-An inexpensive pedometer.

-Make a goal. The recommended number of steps each day is 10,000 according to thewalkingsite.com. The average sedentary person walks 1,000-3,000 steps a day. With a little creativity, 10,000 steps won't be that difficult.

WHEN should I start walking?

-Right after you talk to your doctor if you have irregular blood sugar levels.

-Today. Walk in the morning to enjoy the start of your new life or walk in the evening to enjoy the beautiful sunset.

-1-2 hours after a meal when the insulin isn't at its peak.

WHERE are some places I can walk?

-The park.

-The ocean.

-The lake.

-A trail.

-Shopping malls.

-The neighborhood.

WHY should I start walking?

-Walking lowers blood sugar levels.

-Walking fights infections.

-Walking lowers blood pressure problems.

-Walking controls the body's weight.

-Walking regulates cholesterol levels.

-Not walking can cause serious health conditions, such as infections, blood clotting, and the inability of cuts and wounds to heal.

HOW can I get my walking in?

-Park a little further from the stores.

-Walk to the closest grocery or convenient store instead of driving the car.

-Walk the dog with the kids.

-Renew relationships and call an old friend to walk with.

-Multi-task and use your walking time as your thinking, praying, or meditating time.

-Get off the couch and turn the channels; put the remote up.

-Plan to get up every hour and just walk around your house.

How can I get started? Here are three simple answers:

-Gently stretch before you go walking.

-Drink plenty of water before, during, and after.

-Wear socks and good athletic shoes to prevent blisters.

-Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.

-Bring snacks for emergencies when you detect signs of low blood sugar.

So, you've been invited to begin a healthier you. What will you do with your RSVP to this important invitation?

What are you waiting for? Next Summer? After the holidays? No, get started right now to have a healthier body, mind, and life. Get out there and get walking!

Walk Your Way To Healthy Blood Sugar Levels - Management of Blood Glucose Through Simple Exercise

Do you want the secret to a healthy diet? Well, I have it and I will gladly tell you about it! There are many different diets that tell diabetics to "Eat this!" "You can only eat that!" So, I'm going to tell you about the foods that can harm you and be devastating to your health so that you don't want those bad foods to come near your stomach!

I'm diabetic. What foods should I avoid?

-Sugary sweets

-Fatty foods

-White flour

-White bread

-White rice

-Red meat

-Eggs

-Honey

-Dairy products

-Caffeine

What will happen to me if I choose not to avoid these foods?

Overeating these foods can have some startling causes and side effects:

-Rise in blood sugar levels

-Insulin resistance

-Obesity

-Metabolic disease

-Heart attacks

-Strokes

-Blindness

-Deafness

-Kidney failure

-Burning foot syndrome

-Death

What benefits will I reap if I avoid these certain foods? These benefits far out-weigh any inconvenience.

-Reduces the risk of cancer

-Lowers blood pressure

-Energy

-Life

Okay, I'll give it a try! Please give me some menu ideas for my diabetic diet. I'm glad you asked! Here's the fun part. You get to see what kinds of foods you can eat (more at diabetes.org)!

Breakfast:

-Breakfast Quesadillas

-Pancakes with Cottage Cheese and Fruit

Dinner:

-Chicken Parmesan

-Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts

Dessert:

-Chocolate Marshmallow Dreams

-Lemon Mousse With Raspberry Sauce

Snacks:

-Caramel Popcorn

-Turkey and Avocado Wraps

Foods To Avoid for A Diabetic Diet - Control Blood Sugar Naturally by Avoiding Some Foods

First of all, since type2 diabetes occurs when our muscles become insensitive to insulin, the only way to get rid of type2 diabetes is to make our muscles more sensitive to insulin. To achieve this, you will need to do two things:

1. You should increase the level of daily activity. If you were leading a sedentary lifestyle, change yourself now and participate in workout programs and strength training exercises.

How To Get Rid of Type2 Diabetes - The Absolute Truth Revealed!

If you are suffering from type2 diabetes and if you have asked experts about ways to cure it, I am sure that different experts have given you their varied opinions which has left you even more confused and left you wondering: Where do I start? Well, when you get afflicted with type2 diabetes, the first and foremost thing that you should look at is your diet. The only way to cure type2 diabetes is to modify your diet in such a way that your body receives a low amount of carbohydrates. How will such a diet help you? When our body receives less than usual amount of carbohydrates, it has no way but to burn our own body fat to produce energy. As our body fat burns, we begin to lose weight and become slimmer. As we become slimmer, our body becomes more sensitive to insulin. And when our body becomes more sensitive to insulin, then our blood sugar levels are automatically kept under control and we get rid of type2 diabetes. First of all, you will learn how to lower your carb intake.

While some doctors would advise you to totally abstain yourself from carb intake, I won't suggest you to do so. Why? Because carb is what our body needs to produce energy. Carbs contain many nutrients without which our body will become weak. As you can see, carb is not our enemy; and it is possible to lower carb intake without abstaining from carbs altogether. Ideally, your diet must not contain more than 55-65% of carbohydrates.

Your diet should also contain at least 11%-18%. This doesn't mean that you will be eating fat all day long. You should eat more of lean types of protein such as egg whites, white meat chicken and turkey, and soy products. Try to avoid animal fat as it is notorious for increasing cholesterol; levels in our body, which may result in heart diseases.

Your diet should also include at least 25 grams of fiber. Fiber is essential because it helps lower your blood sugar levels. Foods such as whole-grain breads, cereals and pastas, oats and other whole grains, brown rice, lentils and beans, fruits, vegetables and nuts contain a high amount of fiber and should be included in your diet.

Along with having the ideal daily diet for type 2 diabetes, you should also drinks lots of water: at least eight glasses of water per day, if no more. This will help keep your body moving. If you would like to get more information on daily diet for type2 diabetes, simply click on the link in my resource box below!

Daily Diet For Type 2 Diabetes - Where Should You Start?

Type1 and type2 diabetes are completely different things. Type1 diabetes occurs when our pancreas can no longer produce the amount of insulin required to control the rising level of blood sugar. When our pancreas fails to control our blood sugar levels, our beta cells take up the responsibility of producing the required insulin. Unfortunately, due to too much pressure from the rising blood sugar levels our beta cells fail to produce the required amount of insulin. Over time, sugar builds up in our blood vessels and damages our internal organs. This is how type1 diabetes occurs. In this article I will tell you what types of foods you should eat in order to cure type1 diabetes.

There are several symptoms of type1 diabetes that you will notice as soon as the disease begins to attack your body. For example, you will feel extremely tired and thirsty all the time, and you will be unable to retain water in your body, resulting in increased urination. Other symptoms of type1 diabetes are weight loss and blurred vision.

A type1 diabetes patient needs to take insulin injections frequently to survive. But insulin alone cannot combat type1 diabetes if you don't eat a healthy diet. That is why diet cure for type 1 diabetes is becoming more popular as a remedy for type1 diabetes. If you are a type1 diabetes patient, what you eat is as much important as when you eat. Generally speaking, an ideal diet for a type1 diabetes patient is one which must contain both carbohydrates and fats; at the same time, your foods must contain low amounts of carbs, salt and sugar. Include foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables in your diet. Avoid caffeinated and soft drinks at all costs. If you want to know more about what types of foods you should eat in order to cure type1 diabetes, simply click on the link in my resource box below!

Diet Cure For Type 1 Diabetes - The Easy Way To Create A Perfect Diet Plan For Yourself

Many people have their predispositions about the word "diet." Do you remember Richard Simmons' line? "Don't die it; live it!" You may have your own, and that's okay. But, can I tell you, friend, that I have an acronym of "diet" that is empowering and useful? Here it is:

Doing what's right

Identifying the bad food versus the good food

Energizing your heart, mind, and body

Taking control of your life

Still skeptical about the diabetic diet foods, huh? Well, I'll answer any questions you have. Let's get started!

What are the foods that I should eat? Don't worry, I'm not going to say bark or dried-out chicken! These foods are healthy and tasty!

- Broccoli

- Spinach

- Green Beans

- Unsweetened oatmeal

- Strawberries

- Sparkling Water

- Fish and Lean Meats

- Cinnamon

- Yogurt

- Fruit

That's right! You can have tasty and healthy foods!

Do I have to give up all my favorite foods? Healthier choices is the answer, my friend. Yes, the best answer is to give up those dangerous foods for good, but reality and real life is present. Moderation and complete exchanges of unhealthy foods for healthy and tasty foods is the best answer. I know this is going to be hard, so I'll give you some helpful hints:

- Exchange high-fat foods for low-fat foods.

- When dining out, ask for a "to-go" box and put half of your meal in the box before you eat.

- If you're still hungry after your meal, wait 20 minutes.

- Don't eat with the television on.

Okay, I know how to eat, but how much should I eat? Portion control is a sensitive subject, isn't it? Well, it's much easier controlling the amount of food that it is taking huge amounts of medication. Here are some helpful portion comparisons:

- A deck of cards is one serving of meat.

- A slice of bread is one serving of bread.

- A scoop of ice cream equals one serving of pasta.

Why should I keep to a healthy diet? The rewards are endless and are very healthy:

- Healthy blood sugar levels.

- Steady and healthy weight management.

- Your family.

- Your life.

Diabetic Diet Plan for Healthy Blood Sugar Levels

Okay, you've just heard those three devastating words, "You have diabetes." Now what? Is life as you know it over? Not necessarily. The health community recommends several lifestyle changes that provide proven results and help you live your life the way you want.

There's one lifestyle change that is easy, fun, and won't consume your time. This change also will encourage time with your family and friends. That's right - it's exercising.

I hear you groaning, "I don't have the time," "I don't want to be sore all the time," "What a waste of time," or "It's not going to do anything!" Hear me out. These recommended exercises focus on and alleviate your diabetes complications; they are not to cause you undue stress or over-exertion. These simple and easy exercises are simply to get you moving and have fun! Over-exerting yourself can cause major complications, so remember to keep the exercises simple, fun, easy, and light.

"Okay, what are these recommended exercises?"

The following exercises are useful in managing your diabetes:

-Cardiovascular exercises. These types of exercises are non-vigorous activities. Water aerobics and cycling are two options. Just three to four days per week of moderate-intensity exercise for 20-60 minutes will give you the energy and encouragement you need.

-Resistance training. This involves lower-resistance and lower-intensity programs. Only 10-15 repetitions at least two days per week will give you the toned, slender, and sexy muscles you've always dreamed of.

-Flexibility and stretching. Reap benefits with only two to three days per week for 15-30 seconds. Two to four times per stretch will give you the ability to be limber and flexible. Remember to stretch lightly before exercising. After exercising, stretch for 30-60 seconds to stretch your muscles while they are warm. This will allow you to become more flexible.

"What's in it for me?"

Right about now, you might be thinking, "What good are these recommended exercises for diabetes management if I already have diabetes?" I'm glad you asked! Here are just a few incentives to get you exercising:

-Exercise strengthens the heart and lungs

-Exercise lowers LDL cholesterol

-Exercise raises HDL cholesterol

-Exercise improves circulation

-Exercise helps lower blood pressure

-Exercise reduces risks of heart disease and stroke

-Exercise increases strength and endurance

-Exercise relieves stress

-Exercise enhances sleep

Exercise has more than physical benefits. You can also enjoy the mental benefits:

-Self-esteem

-Self-confidence

-Better outlook on life

-Dreams and hopes become reality

"I'm willing to make changes, but I need help!"

Recommended Exercises for Diabetes Management - Important Exercises to Help You Contol Blood Sugar

First of all, you should focus your attention on your body weight. Believe it or not, most of the diabetes patients are usually overweight. This is no coincidence. In fact, as you will soon see, obesity is one of the main causes behind tytpe2 diabetes. The best way to lose weight is to create a meal plan and include proper foods in your diet. For example, an ideal diet for type2 diabetes is one which is:

1. Low in dietary fat and trans-unsaturated fats. In fact, calorie intake from saturated fats should not exceed more than 7 % to 10.

2. Contains low amount of fat and high amounts of protein. Protein-rich foods such as legumes, non-fat dairy products, fish, skinless poultry and lean meats should be included in your diet

3. Does not contain foods which are rich in sugar and starch. Foods such as whole grain breads or cereals, beans, fruits, pasta, brown rice and vegetables should be included in your diet. These goods do contain carbs but don't harm your body.

Type2 Diabetes - How To Cure It?

You are suffering from type2 diabetes. Doctors have told you that yours is a lost cause; there is just no way to cure it. Well, don't lose hope yet. In this article I will tell you about an easy way you can get rid of type2 diabetes, without buying expensive medicines.

One thing that you should keep in mind is that type2 diabetes mainly occurs to people who are overweight, live a sedentary lifestyle and have uncontrollable food habits. The key to get rid of type2 diabetes is to live on a healthy diet and do regular exercises.

Do you know why type2 diabetes occurs? Type 2 diabetes occurs when our body becomes insensitive to insulin. Since insulin is needed to in order to control our blood glucose levels, once our body becomes insulin- resistant, our blood glucose levels increase without any check, and this when type2 diabetes occurs. Your aim is to make your muscles more sensitive to insulin, and the best way to do this is to exercise regularly and keep your body active. Once your muscles becomes sensitive to insulin, less amount of insulin will be needed to keep your blood sugar levels under control. Once your blood sugar levels come under control, you will get rid of type2 diabetes.

Type2 Diabetes - The Easy Way To Cure Yourself

Medical researchers now believe there is a link between not having enough sleep and putting on weight.

When you're sleep-deprived, you want to go for an empty calorie energy boost and usually those are carbohydrates that are very low in nutrients, and very high in calories.

Not sleeping enough seems to be associated with metabolic changes that can lead to overeating and obesity, so in sleep restriction studies, subjects tended to have metabolic changes and alterations of glucose metabolism that might lead to their becoming obese in the future.

Sleeping too little seems to adversely affect glucose levels in the body, so that glucose levels are higher and people are more glucose resistant, meaning they are also more prone to diabetes if they sleep less. Habitual sleep restriction could play a very important role in increasing risk for diabetes later in life, especially if maintained over many years and decades, much like a sedentary lifestyle or poor eating habits. It's not something that catches up with you in weeks, but it's something that over decades, can shorten your life.

The body sees sleep deprivation as a state of stress; cortisol is the stress hormone. Cortisol causes, in turn, the release of insulin and insulin is a storage hormone that promotes fat storage.

There is plenty of research to show that sleeping at least seven hours a night and getting good quality rest will improve your metabolic function relating to glucose levels and body weight. Getting a good sleep overnight also makes you feel better.

Sleep is a sign of a balanced lifestyle, including exercise and diet. And it's important to get proper sleep over sufficient hours as part of a balanced lifestyle that promotes good health.

Hypnosis is a pleasant experience and if you have ever day dreamed you have been in a state of hypnosis.

Hypnotism opens the gates for direct communication to your subconscious mind, and, if you are seeking a good weight loss program, hypnotism could be an important part of it.

Weight Loss - Get Your Proper Sleep or Risk Diabetes and Obesity

As part of having an increased health risk, those with a large mid section, or those that have love handles, are likely to develop insulin resistance. Insulin is a natural substance in your body. Its job is to be a chemical signal to your brain that tells your body to burn sugar in the blood for fuel.

When you eat, the sugars of foods that are in the blood are supposed to be burnt as fuel. In a body that is healthy in terms of insulin, the body burns through these sugars as fuel to do the things that you want them to do. But, when the body does not use these sugars for fuel they must go someplace. They end up becoming stored fat throughout the body.

For example, Type 2 Diabetes, the fastest growing diagnosis in overweight people, happens. Because the body is demanding additional insulin, the pancreas simply can not keep up. The end result is that diabetes occurs because the body simply can not fix the situation.

The Risks Faced

You may be thinking that you don't likely have a problem. You just have some love handles that need to be removed. Yet, that's a common mistake. Researchers believe that approximately one out of every four Americans is resistant to insulin. 25 percent of people in the US and other western civilizations suffer from this staggering situation.

The fact is that not only is the fatty tissue to blame, but the diet that goes along with it. If you eat foods that are heavily sugared or those that are high in carbohydrates, then you are likely to be one of the many that is insulin resistant or on the verge of becoming so. Foods like cakes, soda pop, processed foods, pizza, chips and other foods like them, make the situation ten times worse.

In addition, those that do not get enough exercise also face insulin resistance. Those that drink too much, are overly stressed, or have a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure or excess body fat around the midsection are likely to suffer from insulin resistance.

Diabetes And Lovehandles - There Is A Connection

There are other ways to lower your blood sugar levels. One is the way you eat. as a pharmacist, I have had endocrinologists and diabetics tell me the same thing time and time again. People afflicted with this condition are stubborn concerning change in their lifestyle. They tell me this is more common with diabetes than with most other medical conditions. They seem to get angry, not necessarily at someone. They get angry when someone suggests a change to better their condition.

I believe, if you are reading this article, you have overcome that obstacle. You are looking fr answers. Now, is a good time to go forward. Let's talk about diet.

Often, when someone is diagnosed with diabetes, they are instructed to cut back on calories. You think, I don not know how many calories I even consume on a daily basis. I don not keep track of my diet. This is a god place to start. Keep an account of what you eat. Then plan future consumption around that.

You need to plan what you are going to eat. Now, plan to to eat smaller portions at each eating session. Plan to eat healthier foods. Do it. You will see results. Your blood sugar readings will go down. You will see weight loss. These results will inspire you to do even better. Before you know it, it will snowball. Your diet will be considerably better. You will look and feel better. Your blood sugar will get even better. You will need less insulin or oral medications.

If you are really stumped on this diet thing, there is help out there. You can order three meals a day plus snacks over the phone or the internet. You will be set up a week or more at a time. This food will be delivered to you front door. And these meals are not really more expensive than what you are spending on food, now.

Do it! You will feel better. You will be better. Your cardiovascular system will benefit. Actually, your whole body will benefit. And remember to pump up your exercise program 10% or start an exercise program. You are doing it for you!

Eating to Lower Blood Sugar

Was creating diabetes a sure bet for me?

I remember a few years ago when I was 206 pounds. I cannot believe I let my average sized frame hold 206 pounds. But anyway, my clothes were tight and I was tired on a regular basis. Little did I know at the time that I was inviting diabetes into my life? Even though I was working out I was not eating in a way that shaped a healthy me. I think as I look back I was inviting the diabetes disease into my life.

Here is some convoluted logic.

As long as I was taking care of one area of my life I was in good shape. At least that is how I thought. Hey I exercised. So what that I ate the worst foods at one or two in the morning as I watched Sports Center or a movie. I reasoned it out that as long as I exercised my eating could take on a life of its own. And it did. I had no problem devouring a huge bowl of ice cream in the wee small hours of the night. Cookies or potato chips were high up on my list of foods to accompany me as I relaxed.

If I did not have type 2 diabetes it is quite possible that my diet and portion sizes of food would be the same today as when I was a teenager. When I was in my mid 30's I had a job that required me to meet the owner of the company at a Spanish restaurant in Newark New Jersey every Monday night to discuss business. Don, the President of the company, called me Godzilla because of the way I devoured food at these meetings. I thought that it was cool that he called me Godzilla.

I guess food was like a tournament game for me. Could I eat all the food that was on my plate? This was the prize.

The hard part about diabetes for me.

What now?

My lifestyle has changed. Food which was once of no concern to me is now an ongoing conscious decision for me. I am much more aware of the foods I eat before and while I am consuming them. I am a big boy and dealing with diabetes is my new challenge.

So learning to eat that supports me is what I am doing now. If I was eating healthier before I got the diabetes I may not have the diabetes disease now. So instead of being reactive and waiting to get the diabetes disease, eating better now would make sense to avoid the diabetes disease and other ailments as well.

Diabetes treatments are an ongoing learning experience. I have learned form The Diabetic Warrior about foods. You can as well. Get his free MP3.

You May Learn from My Diabetes Story

Metabolic disorders are mostly genetic conditions that affect the production of energy within the cells; however, some occur as a result of improper diet or nutritional deficiencies. In some cases, dietary supplements correct metabolic disorders. For example, thiamine (B-1) supplementation is used under close medical supervision in the treatment of several genetic metabolic disorders, including sub-acute necrotizing encephalopathy, Maple syrup urine disease and hyperalaninemia.

Diabetes is considered one of the metabolic disorders because either a lack of insulin or reduced sensitivity to insulin prevents glucose from entering the cells and being converted to energy. Both type I and type II diabetes are at least partially genetic.

Scientists believe that they have identified the gene that predisposes a person for type II diabetes, but even when the condition is common among family members, proper diet, weight loss and increased physical activity can prevent the condition. There is also evidence that botanical and herbal supplements, as well as the dietary minerals calcium and chromium may be helpful.

In type II, improper diet and physical inactivity leading to central obesity is a major risk factor. About 65% of all persons with type II diabetes are overweight or obese. At one time, type II was referred to as adult onset diabetes, but currently, because of an increase in childhood obesity, there has been an increase in type II diabetes among children.

In the case of diabetes, uncontrolled high levels of glucose in the blood stream cause damage to the nerves and organs of the body. While glucose is not normally toxic and is necessary for proper brain function and excessively low levels can lead to coma, chronically high levels eventually become toxic.

Diabetes is one of the most common causes of metabolic neuropathies. Other causes include thyroid disease, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and nutritional deficiencies. Even though, nutritional deficiencies are recognized as the cause of many non-genetic metabolic disorders. The relationship between type II diabetes and nutrition is controversial. Even though, dietary supplements correct metabolic disorders, there is no agreed upon supplement regimen for diabetics.

Many researchers and proponents of alternative and complementary medicine believe that a complete nutritional supplementation program should be designed for diabetes and those at risk for type II diabetes. This is a subject of personal interest, because many of my nieces and nephews are at risk. Coming from a large family I have seen the disease ravage friends and family members, as complications developed causing the loss of sight, heart disease and nerve dysfunction.

Metabolic Disorders and Diabetes

You may have experienced having high blood sugar levels come out of physical examination results. With this, and having observed symptoms of hyperglycemia – may put you in a panic state to quickly bring back your blood sugar levels to normal. You hurriedly find answers to your statement & action plan you entitled: "how to lower my blood sugar".

Your "How To Lower My Blood Sugar" Action Plan would point out the details on your strategy to bring back or control your blood sugar levels so that it would range around normal. You find yourself researching over the internet for case studies and recent developments on how to go about a condition such as yours. You go over medical books and magazines just so you could include in your action plan the best approaches to improving your condition. And anything you have read that worked for others will be a candidate to be included in your list of options.

Indeed, if you constantly keep yourself reminded and say that "I really need to lower my blood sugar" – you will constantly find yourself evaluating everything to this statement.

Not only do they provide necessary nutrients for a healthy body, they contain fibers that will also do the body good. Highly refined carbohydrates as breads, cakes and pasta have high glycemic index – which means they will easily be converted to sugar – that means giving your blood sugar levels a spike much faster than those with lower glycemic index.

Thus, when you say that, "I want to lower my blood sugar" – you should keep your carbohydrates to a minimum. And when choosing carbohydrates, go for natural and high fiber ones – these mostly have low-glycemic index. An example would be going for brownsugar, brown rice and of course, green-leafy vegetables.

And lastly, when you are really serious in saying that: "I want to lower my blood sugar" – you should take on an exercise regimen in order to live an active lifestyle. Exercise brings a lot of good to your body – not only does it improve your circulation, get that body fat out, but it will also help on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

How To Lower Blood Sugar

Many doctors are unaware of gymnema sylvestre insulin clinical trials. Alternative and complementary medicine is still controversial, even though the effectiveness of nutritional support and botanical supplements has been proven again and again. It takes years for mainstream medicine to accept the therapeutic properties of naturally occurring substances and some practitioners never suggest or even consider alternative or adjunctive therapies for their patients.

Researchers are focusing more on alternative therapies for type II diabetes, because, according to researchers at the Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology, "current pharmacological therapy for type 2 diabetes reduces the risk of complications, but is not able to achieve a long-lasting normalization of the metabolic disorder."

In gymnema sylvestre insulin clinical trials conducted later in the same year, 22 patients with non-insulin dependent or type II diabetes were treated with 400mg of the extract daily for a period of 18-20 months. During that time, patients showed lower blood glucose levels and the need for conventional drug therapy was decreased.

In 2004, two studies were completed concerning the effectiveness of supplements containing a combination of gymnema sylvestre, calcium citrate and chromium for weight loss. One of the risk factors for type II diabetes is overweight or obesity. Diabetics who are able to maintain a healthy weight also see improvements in blood glucose levels and a reduction in the need for prescription drugs.

Over 150 obese people participated in these two studies and the results showed a 5-6% decrease in body weight and body mass index. Total cholesterol levels were also reduced, as were triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. There seemed to be an appetite suppressant effect of the combination mineral and gymnema sylvestre therapy and HDL (good) cholesterol levels were improved.

A Review of Gymnema Sylvestre Hyperglycemia Clinical Trials

Each one of the devices is about the size of an MP3 player and most run on batteries. There are even some models which come with a carry case also. These then allow you to store other essential pieces of equipment that you will need to carry with you so that you test your blood sugar levels at anytime and anywhere.

We have explained a little bit about what glucose meters do, but just how much does one cost? Certainly they are not as expensive as you may think and if you were to look for one you may find that there are some being offered to people for free. Certainly in the USA you may discover that your health insurance will cover the cost of you getting your diabetes supplies. However if they do not or you do not in fact have insurance then a lot of pharmacies and clinics will provide these meters for people to use at no charge whatsoever. Unfortunately although you may actually get the meter for free you may well discover that you will need to buy the test strips yourself for them. The problem being that the test strips available today can not be used between various different models and makes. So you will only be able to use the ones that are actually designed for the model you have. However the Ascensia Breeze helps to alleviate the situation because this uses a disc that contains strips so no longer do you need to worry about fiddling around with individual strips every time you need to carry out a test.

Blood Glucose Meters

Everyone is familiar with the comedians who share their "The Top 10". There's nothing sacred in comedy and everything is made fun of. This enjoyable moment of laughter is fleeting, but in real life, some things aren't so funny. Do you want to know "The Top 10" to a healthier you?

The Top 10 Diabetic Kidney Disease Warning Signs.

10. Protein in your urine

9. High blood pressure

8. Leg and/or ankle swelling

7. Frequent bathroom visits at night

6. High levels of creatinine in blood

5. Less or no need for insulin or anti-diabetic medications

4. Sicknesses involving nausea and vomiting

3. Weakness, paleness, or anemia

2. Itching

1. You are not yourself

Even though this devastating disease takes many years to cause health problems, it's still important to know your life can be altered or threatened. Here are a few reasons why diabetic kidney disease can turn your life upside down:

-Your kidneys are no longer able to support you in a reasonably healthy state

-Dialysis or transplantation is needed.

-Your kidneys only function at 10 to 15 percent.

-The usual duration of time between the diagnosis and complete kidney failure is from five to seven years.

It's important you don't self-diagnose yourself. Please see a medical profession for a proper and accurate diagnosis.

There are precautions you can take to avoid diabetic kidney disease. They are nothing different or out of the ordinary for diabetics, and they're as easy as 1 2 3!

1. Monitor of your blood glucose levels.

2. Maintain an awareness of monitoring and controlling your blood pressure at home.

3. Follow your special diet.

Did you know?

-You won't necessarily be diagnosed with diabetic kidney disease if you have a couple of these top ten items. In fact, The American Diabetes Association informs that not all diabetics develop this specific kidney disease. Some factors for kidney failure include genetics, blood pressure, and blood sugar control.

-Diabetic kidney damage rarely occurs in the first 10 years of diabetes, so it may be a mistake to ignore the possibility of getting this kidney disease. Usually 15-25 years will pass before kidney failure occurs for some diabetics.

-Diabetics are more susceptible to acquiring this dreaded disease. But here's the thing, you don't have to get the disease! That's because the better a person keeps their diabetes and blood pressure under control, the lower the chance of getting them getting kidney disease.

Okay, why should you take care of your diabetes? Here are the varying factors:

-As diabetic kidney disease progresses, more albumin seeps into the urine.

-When the albumin in the urine increases, the filtering function begins to drop.

-As kidney damage develops, blood pressure often rises as well.

Start living your life to its fullest with these Top 10 Reasons To Live Life:

10. Your job

9. Your favorite hobby

8. Your favorite sport or activity

7. Your "what I've always wanted to do" list

6. Your pets

5. Your friends

4. Your family

3. Your spouse

2. Your children

1. Yourself

Diabetic Kidney Disease - Precautions To Help You Avoid Kidney Failure

Ah, the family tree. It's a wonderful thing to know where you've come from. Questions seem to automatically arise when the family tree is brought up. Will I inherit grandma's beautiful hair? Will I inherit grandpa's big chin? Will I inherit Uncle Joe's musical ability? Will I inherit money when Aunt May passes? Okay, that's a different kind of inheritance. Then there are questions that involve your health and expected lifespan.

Knowing your genetic predisposition can be interesting, but it can also be a life-saving experience. If you think you might have the possibility to inherit type 2 diabetes, the information in this article just might save your life! Knowing your family's medical history can only answer half of the question if type 2 diabetes is inherited.

In fact, knowing these health answers will benefit you when you need to visit a health professional because she will ask questions about your family history. Being aware is the best defense you can have at this point. Being ignorant of these needed answers is not going to help you. Knowledge is power when it comes to your health.

So, read up on your family ancestry and get to know them, and yourself, better.

I'm sure you have many questions, so I will answer them in a question and answer format just for you!

How can I find out if I will inherit type 2 diabetes mellitus? There are basically four categories of people who are susceptible to getting type 2 diabetes:

1. People who are over the age of 45.

2. People who are overweight.

3. People who are of African American, Latino/Hispanic American, Native American, Asian American or Pacific Islander descent.

4. People who have a family history of diabetes.

Are there any other ways I can develop type 2 diabetes mellitus? Yes. There are five main reasons why people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

1. Being insulin resistant.

2. Being obese.

3. Living a sedentary lifestyle.

4. Having low HDL cholesterol levels (the good cholesterol) and high triglyceride levels.

5. Having increased occurrences of high blood pressure.

What are some warning signs of diabetes mellitus that I should look out for? There are six common warning signs for you to check if you are pre-diabetic:

1. Blurred vision.

2. Fatigue.

3. Frequent and slow-healing infections.

4. Increased appetite.

5. Increased thirst.

6. Increased urination.

What can I do to prevent myself from getting type 2 diabetes mellitus? There are five simple ways to make sure you don't become a victim of diabetes:

1. Be active every day.

2. Change your diet.

3. Limit soft drinks.

4. Make wise food choices.

5. Take prescribed medications.

Can you sum up the necessary checklist for me to check if I'm susceptible to type 2 diabetes mellitus? Sure. The main causes for type 2 diabetes are:

- Genetics

- Neglected lifestyle

- Sedentary lifestyle

- Unhealthy diet

So, learn about your family tree! It's a fun activity that can save you life. It's your life. No one else can live it.

Is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inherited?

Picture a desert. It's hot, the sun is beating down with excessive heat. You're unsure if it's an oasis or a mirage in the distance. You're panting so heavy. Your tongue feels like it's too big for your mouth. You feel as if you haven't had a drink of water in months. You're craving just a sip of water. Do you equate a desert to the inside of your mouth-an unquenchable desire to drink anything and everything in sight?

Well, excess thirst is just one symptom of diabetes mellitus. Before you jump to conclusions and misdiagnose your symptoms, you need to know what to look for. Here's a checklist of the causes of excess thirst. See if any of them describe your insatiable thirst.

-Hormone imbalances. These include high levels of the thyroid hormone.

-Certain drugs or medications. These include antihistamines, caffeine, or alcohol.

-Psychogenic Polydipsia. This is a psychiatric condition causing a person to feel thirsty for no reason at all.

-Increased exercise. This increases the body's water requirements.

-Damage to the hypothalamus, an area of the brain.

-Diabetes insipidus. It is a disease that causes excessive urination that results in dehydration.

All right, you've looked the checklist over and none of the sources described your thirst. Now, you're almost convinced your excess thirst might be a symptom of diabetes. Remember: You need to know what to look for before you misdiagnose yourself with diabetes. There are two sure-fire ways you can find out if you're diabetic or not:

-A blood glucose test is a great way to detect diabetes.

-Schedule a doctor appointment for a proper diagnosis.

So, you've made that dreaded, but important, doctor appointment. Now what? Well, your doctor needs to know several things in order to diagnose you properly. Be prepared to know the answers to the following questions your doctor will ask. It would be helpful if you would jot down some of these answers or some of your concerns before the appointment. It seems it's so easy to forget important things when we go to the doctor's office. Write down a list of the medications you currently take. This is very important information. Don't be afraid to ask your doctor about other symptoms you might be experiencing, too.

-When the problem began.

-What types of liquids you drink.

-What other medical conditions you might have.

-What medications or drugs you may be taking.

-How much you drink each day.

-How often you exercise.

-Whether you feel dehydrated or have a dry mouth.

-Whether your thirst is constant or occurs only at specific times.

-Whether you have increased or decreased the amount of fluids you drink each day.

-Whether your weight has changed drastically.

-Whether you are having any other questionable symptoms.

Excess Thirst and Diabetes Warning Signs- Know What to Look For

Diabetes is a chronic disease affecting as many as 16 million Americans, half of whom do not know they have it. It is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, renal failure, and amputation in the U. S., and is associated with a range of complications, including heart attacks, strokes, amputations and loss of vision. It is also the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults 20-74 years old. Diabetics have up to a 400% greater chance of heart attack or stroke. Could a natural health remedy for diabetes turn the tide?

Natural Remedies

Millions have discovered the healing power of natural remedies and supplements and are turning to vitamins, minerals and herbs as a natural health remedy for diabetes. When considering using any of these natural diabetes remedies, it would be wise for you to consult with your primary care provider.

Contrary to some early concerns, both fish oil and niacin (treatments used for improving triglyceride and cholesterol levels) appear to be safe for people with diabetes. Scientific study has shown the effectiveness of many natural diabetes treatments. Also found in Diabetes Care was a study that confirmed significant progress in insulin sensitivity with chromium present in the body and, in addition, studies have revealed that people with diabetes had low levels of chromium. Also, low magnesium levels may reduce blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes. North American Ginseng, has been shown to be another effective natural health remedy for diabetes.

Research collaboration between Australian, Chinese and Korean scientists at Sydney's Garvan Institute demonstrated that the natural plant product berberine could be a valuable new treatment against type 2 diabetes. Their study, published in the journal Diabetes, found that rats and mice given berberine over three weeks had a 50 per cent drop in blood sugar. It's exciting to see evidence that berberine may be a helpful new natural health remedy for type 2 diabetes. However, despite its widespread use in traditional medicine, it will still have to go through the defined clinical trials process.

Conclusion

This article is intended to provide assistance and information to people who are interested in learning more about natural remedies. It should not be used as a basis for any form of diagnosis or treatment for any medical condition. Always seek professional medical advice.

Diabetes Insipidus, Water Diabetes

It has been accepted wisdom for many years now that women live longer than men, but a recent study may well turn this on its head for at least one section of the population - women with diabetes.

However, although the death rate from diabetes in the case of men is dropping, it is rising in the case of women.

Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, recently published the results of a survey in which the 30 year health records from 1971 to 2000 of some 27,000 diabetes sufferers were examined. This research study showed that although the death rate amongst men fell during this time period from 4.3% to 2.4%, the death rate amongst women rose from 1.8% to 2.6%. Interestingly, the research study also noted that death rates from cardiovascular disease in particular dropped in the case of men, but remained steady in the case of women.

So what exactly is causing this difference?

The simple answer would appear to be that we don't know, although there are several theories being put forward. Some people believe that the risk factors for heart disease in women have declined less in recent years than they have for men. Others suggest that women have not been receiving as comprehensive a program of treatment as men, or that treatment provided to women has not been as aggressive. At this point this is of course pure speculation but, whatever the cause, there is certainly no doubt that there is a difference in the figures for men and women.

Further studies will need to be carried out to discover why this disparity exists but, until we have further information on the subject, if you are a woman then you should get yourself checked for diabetes, if you have not already done so, and should ensure that your doctor is giving you a comprehensive and aggressive course of treatment.

Are Woman Receiving The Same Level Of Diabetes Care As Men?

"This cut just won't heal."

"I can't wear shorts because of that ugly bruise on my calf."

"I have no idea how I got this bruise."

"I can't wear short sleeve shirts because of that ugly cut on my arm."

"I've had this bruise for the longest time."

"I had to finally admit to myself that I can no longer wear shorts in public."

If you've ever said or thought any of these statements, you're not alone. But, yet you're wondering why you keep getting bruises and cuts. Most of the time you're not even aware when you got the bruise or when you cut yourself. All you're aware of the slow healing time of your unwanted cuts or bruises.

I'm not going to lie to you, friend, but slow healing cuts or bruises may be symptoms of diabetes. If you suspect you are diabetic, it's important you learn about all the symptoms of diabetes. You have a lot to lose if you don't address your health concerns. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to diabetes. Let me say it again, slow healing cuts or bruises may be symptom of diabetes.

Every diabetic has the risk of obtaining a bruise or a slow healing cut. I'm here to inform you that you can prevent bruises and cuts. You can help speed up the recovery process for those slow healing cuts and unwanted bruises. And most importantly, you can prevent these diabetes symptoms from invading your life.

"I don't have any bruises or cuts, but I want to prevent them from happening."

"I've seen the bruises on my grandma, but didn't know it may be diabetes."

"I have family members and friends who've had bruises and cuts for the longest time and I want to help them."

If you've ever said or thought these statements, you've come to the right place because I have the answer. Become aware of the warning signs listed in this diabetes acronym!

Diabetes is easier to prevent than to manage or reverse.

Infections are common for diabetics.

Abrasions or wounds need special attention at the first sign.

Beating the infection before it starts will shorten the healing time.

Exercising will speed up the healing process.

Time is the enemy; it will take a long time for bruises and cuts to heal.

Elevated blood sugar levels are life threatening and must be controlled.

Signs of infections are numerous and should be carefully monitored.

"I think I am diabetic. Is there a product out there that can help me?"

"I'm willing to become pro-active in my health, but I still need help."

"I feel alive!"

"My energy level has changed 180 degrees!"

"I can start living again!"

These statements are what you can say now that you know about the warning signs and the perfect supplement. Start living again and enjoy your life without slow healing cuts or embarrassing bruises.

Slow Healing Cuts or Bruises May Be A Symptom of Diabetes

What do the following items have in common?

Panda bears

Old movies

Killer whales

Piano keys

Soccer balls

Newspapers

Exercise

That's right! They're all black and white. But, wait a minute. Exercise? How can exercise be black and white? When it comes to your health and well-being, there are no gray areas.

Even the simplest amount of exercise done on regular basis can improve your overall health and wellness in your diabetes. Did you know exercises done regularly help control your diabetes? Look at your choices! Diabetics can and should do these three types of exercises on a regular basis. They are aerobic, strength training, and flexibility exercises.

Aerobic exercise increases the heart rate, raises the breathing rate, and works the muscles. This is for people who can withstand vigorous workouts for 5-10 minutes a day, 5 days a week. You might be surprised at how many of your diabetic friends enjoy these activities. Some examples of aerobic exercises are:

-A brisk walk

-Dancing

-Swimming or water aerobic exercises

-Ice-skating or roller-skating

-Tennis

-Stationary biking

Strength training should be done regularly because it builds strong bones and muscles that help you burn more calories than fat. Several days a week is the recommended time. Some examples of strength training are:

-Joining a strength training class to work with weights or elastic bands

-Lifting light weights in the comfort of your own home

Flexibility exercises, or stretching, keeps your joints flexible and reduces your chance of injury during any other activities. Easy stretching for 5-10 minutes helps to warm your body up to prepare for aerobic activities. Be sure to stretch after your workout because your warm muscles will stretch easier and that's when you gain the flexibility you need.

These three exercises can and will improve your health and the way you feel about life. You will receive energy, better health, and most importantly, you will get your life back!

You don't have the time or money to do some of these suggested exercises? Here are some helpful tips to get active during the day while you do your normal errands and activities:

1. Walk whenever possible.

2. Take the stairs whenever possible. Remember: safety first!

3. Work in the garden, rake leaves, or water your lawn the old-fashioned way and forget the automatic sprinklers.

4. Park at the other end of the parking lot to walk some extra steps.

5. Don't pay someone to walk your dog - you walk your dog.

6. Take the garbage out.

7. Do some housecleaning.

8. Hide your television remotes and get up to turn the channels.

Regular Exercise Improves Overall Health and Wellness in Diabetes

Indeed, there are several well-known and highly respected glucose support herbs that may help control blood sugar levels for diabetes sufferers. In fact, in the past two decades there has been an explosion of interest in natural medicine as millions of people around the world have an ever-increasing appetite for information on diet, nutrition, nutritional supplements, medicinal herbs, and natural remedies.

We would be remiss if we did not mention to you that the most important aspect of managing diabetes is ensuring that you eat a healthy, balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight, and get regular exercise. Moreover, supplements work best, including glucose support herbs, when you also make these health enhancing lifestyle changes.

Now, before we delve into herbs that may be helpful for diabetes sufferers, it's important to understand that herbs and/or dietary supplements are not meant to replace the advice of your physician and you should never stop using your medications or insulin, or alter your dosage, without your physician's approval. In fact, you should always consult with your physician before taking any glucose support herbs and/or any dietary supplements.

That said, let's take a look at some of the most highly respected glucose support herbs that may possibly help you or a loved one.

Gymnema Sylvestre, also known as the "sugar destroyer," is highly touted as one that has the ability to block the taste of sweetness, and, as such, it helps to stave off the "cravings of sweets." Gymnema Sylvestre has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for many centuries to regulate blood sugar levels. Indeed, gymnema is a well-known and highly respected Ayurvedic remedy used to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

"Since, unlike insulin, polypeptide-p does not stimulate the movement of fat into fat cells, it has been considered as a replacement for at least some of the injected insulin that people with type 1 diabetes must take each day, although the herb cannot completely replace insulin. When used to treat this type of diabetes, polypeptide-p is effective only in injection form." (Page 32).

Fenugreek seeds are among the list of glucose support herbs. It has been shown to reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels in clinical and experimental studies. Clinical studies in India have found that large doses of fenugreek seeds lowers blood-glucose levels in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. However, there is a negative side to this glucose support herb. You have to take a lot (15 to 100 grams daily) of fenugreek seeds to obtain an effect, and it is also associated with mild gastrointestinal upset.

Banaba Leaf Extract - Banaba is a medicinal plant that grows in India, Southeast Asia and the Philippines that is climbing the charts as a one of the glucose support herbs. In fact, banaba has been used in the Philippines to promote blood sugar control. Banaba contains a compound known as corosolic acid, which is believed to have actions in stimulating glucose transport into cells and, as such, plays a role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. In Japan, there has been some research done with banaba. However, we have not come across published human studies on this glucose support herb. On the other hand, our research indicates that there has been at least one human study with corosolic acid, which is an extract found in banaba and it showed to be effective in reducing blood sugar levels in type II diabetics.

But wait, there are more glucose support herbs...

Garlic and Onions are best known for reducing cholesterol. However, according to two Indian studies, this duo has also shown to lower blood sugar levels.

Ginseng was found effective in lowering blood sugar levels. In a small Finnish study, people newly diagnosed with non-insulin-dependent (Type II) diabetes received either 100 or 200 milligrams of a ginseng extract or placebos every day. Compared with individuals in the placebo group, the people in both ginseng groups not only reported lower blood sugar levels, but also greater improvement in mood as well as enhanced performance on physical and psychological tests. However, those taking 200 milligrams of ginseng experienced more benefit than those who took 100 milligrams.

Bilberry is an herb that is traditionally recommended to promote healthy blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. In addition, it is used to promote healthy insulin production as well. However, there's more to this herb. Bilberry is a powerful antioxidant, which makes it an excellent source to help fight against the continuous onslaught of free radicals. Bilberry is also hailed for its ability to promote vision health. It appears to strengthen the tiny blood capillaries that carry oxygen to the eyes, which may account for its wide use in Europe to treat diabetic retinopathy.

Other glucose support herbs that may possibly help lower or improve blood-sugar levels include: Garlic, Psyllium, Burdock, and Nopal (prickly pear cactus).

Nutritional-Supplement-Educational-Centre's Opinion on Glucose Support Herbs

Glucose Support Herbs - Discover Amazing Herbs That May Help Control Blood Sugar Levels For Diabetes

Feet don't fail me now

The game has changed now that you have diabetes. The old days of taking a shower and drying yourself off without the proper attention to your feet can be costly. Having diabetes does not give you that luxury any more. You must be more sensitive to your feet now more so than ever. Make sure they are clean and dried thoroughly. Having diabetes considerably boosts your likelihood of having nerve damage to your feet. The number one reason people have their feet amputated is because of diabetes.

Your diabetes foot care

Keep those puppies clean (Did I mention that already?) Wash them at least once per day. Dry between your toes methodically. Hey I feel like the foot doctor. That means taking your time with your towel. Use a powder to help dry your feet. Quality foot powders will make a difference.

Good foot care requires you to be a foot examiner. Assess your feet at least twice a day for better foot care. Check for problems like blisters, swelling, infections, and redness or even open cuts. Take care of any issues instantly. Keep your toenails cut straight across and short for safety. You do not want to sang your toenail and find out later that you have a problem because you do not have the feeling in your toes. If you cannot examine your feet because you a problem like bad eyesight then have someone else do the job for you.

Diabetics foot apparel

Shoes and socks for diabetics are key components to good foot care. A more conscious effort needs to be in place to take care of those puppies. Making sure you are wearing clean socks and comfortable supportive shoes is imperative. Running and walking shoes have been tested quite extensively and have been proven overall to be the best answer for your foot support. Wearing clean socks may require changing your socks twice or three times a day. Depending on what the weather is like where you live or work. If your feet sweat a lot you may need to change socks more frequently as well.

Podiatrist Marc A. Brenner, D.P.M., past president of the American Society of Podiatric Dermatology stresses the importance of good, clean care for diabetics. He suggests buying Thor-Lo socks and a good pare of walking or running shoes to help with your diabetes foot care. Make sure your shoes fit well.

Seventy five percent of the time when someone loses a leg they lose the other leg within five years. Developing foot consciousness is essential to better health. As a diabetic you must watch those feet. Look for bruises or infections and take care of them now.

In closing

Foot care is essential for diabetic care. It is one part of a well rounded care plan. Controlling your diet is one major task as well. I think it is the most important aspect of diabetes care. If you are interested in what "The Diabetic Warrior" did to handle his diabetes issue and also lose over 100 pounds, grab your free MP3.

Diabetes Feet - Keep Those Puppies Clean

They say, tis is the best time in history to be alive. Technological advances multiply daily. Medical advances are snowballing. We have cures for diseases, we did not know, existed one hundred years ago. People are living longer than ever before ( women have a longer life expectancy than men ). Perhaps, it is the greatest time to be alive.

With all the advances in technology and medicine, comes responsibility. And, with responsibility, comes stress. Computers were supposed to make us a paperless society. As a pharmacist, over the last 33 years, I find this not to be true. Back in the 1970's, I filled a prescription, stamped the actual prescription blank with the date, initialed it, and dispensed it. Today, we enter all the information in a computer, initial it, and there about five more steps, before we can give it to the patient. And, there are many more papers to store away for up to 7 years. I am not saying today's system is not a better one. It is not a paperless one.

Stress causes a rise in blood sugar levels. This is part of our survival system, called the fight or flight syndrome. As it occurs, the body senses stress. To deal with stress, the body releases adrenaline, as well as many other chemicals. This is to help you fight or flee from the situation. But, in todays world, we do not fight or flee, we deal with it. But, dealing with it, does not change the way the body handles the situation.

One thing that does change, is your blood sugar. The body increase the amount of glucose into the blood for energy to fight or flee. Normally, the excess sugar would be taken back in tho the cells. If you have diabetes, this does not happen. Your body does not get the sugar out of the blood. So now, you have a higher blood sugar level. This can continue all day long, raising your blood sugar level higher and higher. Then, you need more medicine to control it.

This can be an endless cycle. Relaxation is an important part off the key to counter this cycle. But, how can you relax? Your blood sugar is high and you feel wired. Practice.

Meditation can reduce the medication. This involves focusing on something else or nothing at all. It should be practiced in a peaceful place and time. Make sure you are void of distractions.

Walking can be a peaceful, relaxing, experience. Walk in the fresh air. Breathe in new life to your body, exhale that which is negatively affecting you. Your blood sugar level goes down with walking.

Yoga, a slow, deliberate, stretching type of exercise, can be helpful. It is relaxing, and you focus on the exercise and breathing. Stretching the body, allows for a better blood flow and a better functioning nervous system. The body will be able to control the blood sugar better. This does take practice.

Massage is another thing we can do to relieve stress and lower our blood sugar. A massage can be very relaxing. A Duke University research study shows, that massage as stress management, lowers blood sugar levels. A New Mexico University study shows that a short term stress relief program involving touch, lowered the blood sugar level more than one without touch.

Massage relaxes you. It helps you let go of some of the daily stresses that affect your blood sugar level.

Actively, relax. Take a break from daily stresses, to reduce your blood sugar. Make a habit of it. It will beneficial to your health.

Relax To Lower Blood Sugar

Check your blood sugar levels regularly

Sweets are one of the most delectable and craved goodies that a person loves to eat.
It's probably one of the most favored tastes a person likes and whet for. Not only will
it fill one's hunger, but it also soothes the tongue and satisfies an appetite's
pleasure. And one of the most important things it does to the body is boosting the body
cells' energy, making the blood regulation flows smoothly and rejuvenated.

It is significant though to know that what the body needs is not just any intake of
sweets, but rather the body needs to absorb the glucose of those sweets, since its that
particular glucose or sugar that gives energy to the body and its cells. The glucose
also is the main sugar that is measured to determine one's blood sugar level. Although
fructose and galactose are sugars also, it is the glucose that's measured so that one
would know if the blood sugar level of the body is within normal range or if one needs
to take insulin to control this.

The blood sugar level is measured to know and check the amount of sugar, or glucose, in
the blood. The reason why the blood sugar levels must be maintained within the normal
range is because somehow an imbalance of the blood sugar levels would lead to damage in
the small blood vessels. This in turn would result to other health related problems,
which would attack the cardiovascular organs like the heart and arteries. What makes
oftentimes appear after a couple of years or decades. This is why it is one's
and consultation with a physician, so as to monitor the blood sugar levels. It's better
if one doesn't take any risk when dealing with blood sugar issues.

If one is too busy and cannot spare a day with the doctor, then he can avail of the home
testing kits to measure his blood sugar levels regularly. Just make sure you
familiarize yourself with the testing kits to ensure that you have the correct
information of your blood sugar levels or else it defeats the purpose. If you're using
a home testing kit, you also have to know the normal blood sugar levels and ranges, so
that when you check your results later, you would know if you're doing fine or if you