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.

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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.

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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.

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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!