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Aug 1st
Getting Help to Battle Diabetes
People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes often feel alone in their struggle against the effects of the disease. Rest assured, they are not on their own. Diabetes experts are here to assist and help along the way.
Maybe you learn for the first time you have the disease. What to do, where to go, how would you proceed? These issues are important and you need someone to turn to. Yes, there are family and friends, but family and friends do not always have the answers you want. It is here that diabetes experts come into play Diabetes experts can provide medical information that are necessary to deal with diabetes. They provide us with information on the importance of good nutrition, exercise, fitness and enrich your life. They explain the basic principles of diabetes and how you can overcome many difficulties as they arise.
Another important feature to look for is how diabetes experts are really accessible? Have you out of your way to visit them? Can you get the information you need on the Internet? These issues become very important in the first days of your illness before they started an aggressive treatment plan. You May be too sick or too tired to visit regularly diabetes experts. Having information literally at your fingertips is important to start well in your treatment plan, even after you feel better and doing things that you love to do.
Internet access webinars and other important sources of information is the answer for a very sick or dead person or a busy person needs. Internet access facilitates the pressure to obtain the necessary information you need as quickly as you need it.
To provide information on diabetes, but is a function of diabetes experts. Anyone can open a book and read or select articles on the Internet to read, diabetes experts on the other hand, can serve as a personal trainer to guide you through the process of adapting to your state of health and make improvements.
Not everyone will be affected by diabetes in the same way. Just as the disease has different degrees of severity, there are different people with different needs in trying to cope with the disease.
You are a unique individual and how you live your life is different from how your uncle Jean-May to live his life. However, two of you have diabetes and the two of you have special needs. Uncle John May be concerned that he can no longer play a good game of golf, May you deal with how to stand up in the morning without feeling sick. You May be worrying about how to engage in the normal course of the day.
This is a good coach that will take time to evaluate your needs while taking in your medical, physical and emotional. A good coach will provide medical information and design a fitness and nutrition program to help control your diabetes and promote healthy lifestyles. A good coach will be there for you when you need help.
Diabetes coaching is a commitment, not a passing fancy. Diabetes coaches are committed to be accessible. They can provide guidance Internet, and one in coaching. They will provide personnel scheduled telephone calls and to evaluate other coaches and experts when necessary. Diabetes coaches can provide referrals to other experts such as trainers, chart your progress and results, and open a support system where you can interact with other people who live and cope with diabetes .
The key is to know that you are not alone; aid there are people who really do not understand. Having the comfort of knowing that you help and support at your finger tips is half the battle. Knowing that you are taken seriously and no question is too insignificant or no fear is left unanswered will help facilitate better physical health and mental lifestyle.
To learn about causes of diabetes and gestational diabetes diet, visit the Diagnosing Diabetes site.
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Diabetes + Chocolate Pie = Cure!
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What kind of food should an old person with diabetes eat?
Aug 1st
Question by shengfng: What kind of food should an old person with diabetes eat?
My Dad has diabetes and all he does is sleep in bed all day everyday. He needs help to go to the toilet and changes his mood every second. His eyes always get swollen and he is super thin! I don’t know what food to make for him since he can’t have oil, fat, and fried foods! I don’t know what to do!
Best answer:
Answer by Jay S
The thing to do is to get him moving. He needs to walk at least 45 minutes a day. For diet, think green. Broccoli, spinach, cabbage, kale, salads. Add skinless broiled chicken or fish for protein. Turkey is also good. For bread, stick with brown. Avoid the white foods (white bread, potatoes). Take it easy. You will get through this.
He sounds like he is also depressed.
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Q&A on Diabetes: How has having diabetes made you a better person?
Aug 1st
Question by Marty: How has having diabetes made you a better person?
I was writing my application essay for college and I am going to do it on a life changing experience. I have had type 1 diabetes since February and I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on how it has changed your life.
Best answer:
Answer by Smarty Pants
I’m not a diabetic myself, but my mother is. It has improved her health in starting to eat right. Eating right is the key to a healthy life. Having diabetes helps you to keep track of what you eat, and what you shouldn’t eat. Since I don’t have it, I never pay attention to what I eat, and come down with random illnesses. My mother on the other hand watches what she eats and therefore rarely every catches an illness.
Hope it helped!
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Aug 1st
Looking at Surgery Option for Diabetes
It is said that for every 3 Americans born in 2000, 1 of them is likely to be under contract with diabetes in their lifetime. This means that by the year 2050, 29 million Americans will be diagnosed with diabetes, while another 10 million have undiagnosed diabetes. This figure is estimated by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Diabetes can be considered a fatal disease in the way it affects millions of people around the world. Not only those who are diagnosed with diabetes are affected, some even their family and friends catch the disease as well. Diabetes is a serious illness and death can affect a person’s eyes, kidneys, feet and hearts. Diabetes affects a person directly insulin productivity.
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in Canada and is also behind the country an enormous $ 9 billion of losses each year. In addition, people with diabetes aged between 20 and 74 are very sensitive to blindness.
Although diabetes surgery May be an interesting option for patients with diabetes, there is still no long-term data on its benefits and risks in a large number of people.
Diabetic surgery is certainly not a magic pill that you can expect to get rid of the disease overnight, but it is certainly a good alternative nonetheless. For type 1 diabetes, surgery is done, it is only some cases. For type 2 diabetes, however, surgery can be done at all.
After performing surgery on obese people with diabetes, surgeons found that 98% of these people have more diabetes a few weeks later. This phenomenon can be attributed to weight loss that the period is too short.
However, although research has been done to suggest that surgery can cure diabetes diabetes, some doctors still feel that this rule is the last resort.
Diabetes is becoming increasingly a threat to global health. If diabetes is left untreated it can cause long-term health problems because the high levels of glucose in the blood damage the blood vessels. Simply put, diabetes is a deadly disease that impairs the body’s ability to properly use food. The key to the management of diabetes is education and knowledge.
To learn about causes of diabetes and gestational diabetes diet, visit the Diagnosing Diabetes site.
A few nice diabetes images I found:
JDRF East Bay Walk to Cure Diabetes
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JDRF East Bay Walk to Cure Diabetes
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JDRF East Bay Walk to Cure Diabetes
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Q&A on Diabetes: How much does the government pay for patients with diabetes ?
Aug 1st
Question by Gurl: How much does the government pay for patients with diabetes ?
My friend says that the government pays $ 10,000 per month for each patient who has diabetes to get two insulin shots per day. This payment is made to the Home Health Care, for their patients. For some reason this doesn’t make any sense to me. Is it true?
Best answer:
Answer by Bux – Type 2 Diabetic (NIDDM)
Personally, I don’t know.
But, you can contact Medicare and ask them.
They way I look at it is like this:
If Medicare or Social Security will pay up to ,000 for a nursing home, then they, by logical reason, pay for what you ask.
Of course, since when is any part of the government logical? Or even competent?
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
More Evidence Links Fractures to Diabetes Drugs
The popular diabetes drugs Actos and Avandia boost the risk of fracture in older women, according to findings from a new study that echo those of earlier research.
Read more on WebMD
What are the best ways to reduce the risk of getting type 1 diabetes?
Aug 1st
Question by im not that innocent: What are the best ways to reduce the risk of getting type 1 diabetes?
I’m really scared that I’m going to get type 1 diabetes. I match two of the symtoms of it: extreem hunger and fatigue. Type 1 diabetes runs in my family, my sister, and great grandparents had it.
Best answer:
Answer by Ashley
Oh no, go see your doctor and see what he says
I hope your okay and good luck! <3
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Aug 1st
4 Top Tests for Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease caused by a lack of insulin (a hormone that your body relies upon to convert blood sugar into energy) in the body. But how can you test for diabetes and see whether you have contracted the disease yourself? The best way is to go and see your doctor and ask them to test you. They will then be able to give you an accurate diagnosis. In this article I will discuss four of the most popular diabetes tests that your doctor is likely to use.
1) FASTING PLASMA GLUCOSE (FPG) TEST:- The FPG test has become one of the most popular diabetes tests. The main drawback with the FPG test is that it is not suitable to test for gestational diabetes (a form of diabetes which develops during pregnancy). However, if you are not pregnant the chances are that your doctor will use this test to make their diagnosis.
To begin you will be scheduled in for a FPG test. Your doctor will require you to eat nothing for at least eight hours prior to the test. During the test they will take a blood sample and measure your blood glucose levels. They will then analyse the blood sample and diagnose you based on the following rules:
- A blood sugar level of 99 milligrams per decilitre (mg/dL) or less = Normal.
- A blood sugar level of between 100 mg/dL and 125 mg/dL = Impaired Fasting Glucose (a form of pre-diabetes which if left untreated can develop into type 2 diabetes).
- A blood sugar level of 126 mg/dL or greater = Type 1 or type 2 diabetes. In this instance you will be given another FPG for accuracy. If both FPGs suggest that you have diabetes your doctor will investigate further and diagnose you with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
2) ORAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (OGTT):- This test is similar to the FPG but it can be used to diagnose all types of diabetes. If you are a man or non-pregnant woman your doctor will book you in for an FPG test. Following the FPG test they will then give you a drink containing glucose and take regular blood samples after you have drank it. If you are pregnant you will be given the glucose drink without an FPG test and regular blood samples will be taken following consumption. In both variations the final blood sample will be used to make a diagnosis based on the following rules:
- A blood sugar level of 140 mg/dL or less = Normal.
- A blood sugar level of between 140 mg/dL and 199 mg/dL = Impaired Fasting Glucose (a form of pre-diabetes which if left untreated can develop into type 2 diabetes).
- A blood sugar reading of 200 mg/dL or greater = Type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. If you are a pregnant woman then you will be diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Otherwise your doctor will investigate further and diagnose you with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
3) RANDOM BLOOD GLUCOSE (RBG) TEST:- The RBG does exactly what it says and involves a random blood test being taken. RBG tests can be performed without the assistance of your doctor using a glucose meter (a piece of medical equipment that calculates the approximate level of glucose in your blood). The test involves pricking your finger with a lancing device (a device which draws a small amount of blood from your finger), placing the blood on a test strip and then inserting this test strip into your glucose meter to get a reading. If multiple RBG tests show that you have blood sugar levels higher than 200 mg/dL then you may have diabetes.
Although RBG tests are easy to perform they should NOT be used as the only test when diagnosing diabetes. They are approximately 10% as accurate as laboratory tests and therefore any concerns you may have as the result of multiple RBG tests should be followed up with your doctor. Only your doctor will be able to give you a full and accurate diagnosis.
4) GLYCOSYLATED HAEMOGLOBIN TEST:- Glycosylated haemoglobin is the term used to describe haemoglobin that has bound with glucose. Glycosylated haemoglobin cells usually last for between two to four months. If you have diabetes or you are not managing your diabetes effectively the level of glycosylated haemoglobin in your blood will increase. To begin the gylcosylated haemoglobin test your doctor will take a blood sample and analyse the glycosylated haemoglobin levels based on the following results:
- Glycosylated haemoglobin levels of between 4% and 6% = Normal.
- Glycosylated haemoglobin levels below 7% = Diabetes that is under control.
- Glycosylated haemoglobin levels greater than 7% = Diabetes that is not under control.
I hope this article has shown you that there are multiple tests available to determine whether or not you have diabetes. However, you must remember that these tests are useless unless performed under the supervision of a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Many factors can affect your test results and your doctor will be able to look at all the relevant factors and then make an accurate diagnosis. If you think you may have diabetes and want a solid answer then go see your doctor and get yourself tested today.
Every intention has been made to make this article accurate and informative but it is intended for general information only. Diabetes is a medical condition and this article is not intended as a substitute for the advice of your doctor or a qualified medical practitioner. If you have any concerns regarding any form of diabetes you should seek the advice of your doctor immediately.
Tom Parker owns and operates a number of useful fitness resources and websites. For more detailed information on diabetes tests please visit Tom’s Fitness Tips blog
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Aug 1st
Looking at the Type of Diabetes Drugs
When people hear the diagnosis of diabetes, they tend to assume that insulin injections are the only current treatment available to them. With type 2 diabetes is not the case, and there are many treatments for diabetes medications as your doctor recommend May before you try to make use insulin. Some treatment of diabetes medications available today, and their possible side effects.
One of the most common treatment of diabetes medications taken in tablet form is sulfonamides, taken once or twice a day. It works by increasing the natural production of insulin in the body, so insulin injections are not necessary. The types of sulphonylureas available glibenclamide, glimepiride, and chlorpropamide, and they can cause various side effects. Sulfonamides work over a long period of time so that they can cause levels of blood sugar to drop too low, causing hypoglycemia. They are also known to cause nausea, stomach pain and weight gain excessive. On rare occasions, diabetics can take sulfonamides experience lumpy red rash on their skin.
Biguanide, otherwise known as metformin, a diabetes drug taken two to three times a day. It prevents the liver to produce new glucose and insulin also assists in the exercise of glucose to cells of the body. Side effects of this treatment are mild and include a stomach ache, nausea or diarrhea. Side effects decrease over time, and may be limited by taking tablets biguanide with food.
A recent addition to the list of medicines for treating diabetes is thiazolidinediones, which has two types, pioglitazone and rosiglitazone. This type 2 diabetes treatment is to reduce the body’s resistance to insulin, allowing diabetics to use insulin produced naturally more efficiently. There are side effects associated with thiazolidinediones, which include weight gain, increased incidence of pain, headaches, and some water retention. On rare occasions, May diabetics develop respiratory tract infections when taking the thiazolidinediones.
If you are at high risk of hypos when taking sulphonylureas, your doctor recommend May prandial glucose regulators who also increase production of insulin in the pancreas, but only over a short period of time. These can cause side effects such as nausea and stomach pain, but they are minimal when tablets are taken with meals. Diabetics taking prandial glucose regulation May also experience weight gain, but a flexible dosage can usually solve this problem.
A different approach in the fight against hyperglycemia associated with type 2 diabetes, is to take an inhibitor of alpha glucose. These reduce the speed at which carbohydrates are taken in the bloodstream so that your blood sugar levels do not increase too rapidly. The usual dose for alpha inhibitors glucose, such as acarbose is three tablets per day. However, your doctor May suggest a low dose to begin to minimize side effects as diarrhea, bloating and wind.
The human body naturally produces a hormone called incretin, which regulates the amount of insulin that we make, and limits manufacture of glucose in the liver. DPP-4 inhibitors are a type of diabetes treatment drug that increases incretin levels, helping to control diabetes type 2. These tablets can be taken alongside other drugs treating diabetes, such as thiazolidinediones, but should not be taken by patients who are also using insulin.
At some point most Type 2 diabetics is that they need to switch to insulin to treat their condition. This is often because, after many years of treating diabetes drugs pancreas is not able to produce enough insulin. Although the idea of insulin injections can be terrifying for some, needles used are very small that the injection occurs just under the skin. Insulin is injected into the stomach, buttocks or thighs, and injection sites are varied to reduce insulin build. For those who can not cope injections, the passage form of diabetes drugs to insulin can be facilitated by the use of an inhaler or insulin pump.
For info on signs of diabetes and diabetes statistics, visit the Diagnosing Diabetes website.
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What to do for World Diabetes Day?
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November 14, get involved:
Visit www.WorldDiabetesDay.org
Join www.TuDiabetes.com
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Aug 1st
Some Complications About Diabetes
Complications of diabetes are health problems caused by diabetes. Diabetes causes your blood sugar levels to be higher than normal. Over time, a high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and nerves Diabetic complications can be classified broadly as microvascular disease or macrovascular. Microvascular complications neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney disease) and blurred vision (for example retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract and cornea disease).
Sometimes, a complication of diabetes May give a clue to the presence of the disease. The principle of sequels or complications associated with diabetes are retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy and arteriosclerosis. What are the inevitable consequences of diabetes over time or if they May be influenced by a diabetes control through monitoring, treatment and life-style management, including diet and supplements, rest a central theme.
Diabetes mellitus (regularly called diabetes only) includes a group of diseases in which recurrent blood sugar honey increased an average body performs is not well used. Insulin is the fuel hormone that helps regulate the body mass and make use of glucose. In people with diabetes, defects in insulin production or execute keep the body from effectively; glucose is not brought to the honour energy to bring the average advance, swelling and Section renovate. In the most common form of diabetes, the form No. 2, muscle and fat sections are high for the action of insulin. Patients with type 2 diabetes May be treated with insulin to young blood of honey.
Do you think that if you have a firm grasp of the basics of this subject? If yes, then you’re ready to read the next section.
Between 90% and 95% of the 16.7 million Americans already diagnosed with diabetes have the form No. 2, according to the Centers for Disease command and Prevention (CDC). Researchers at the U.S. Department of Welfare and the military mind (HHS) think twice that many Americans actually have the disease but about half do not know. Whatever the request for documents, diabetes is the situation of millions of Americans for setting up very resolute force consequences that their illness is managed smoothly.
The symptoms of diabetes complications
* Diabetic retinopathy is showing symptoms of pain in the eyes May and even cause loss of vision. * Renal (kidney) shows symptoms of disease swelling (oedema) in the feet and legs. It then passes on the total body and as the disease progresses, blood pressure is also increasing.
How can I help to have complications of diabetes?
When complications are at the beginning, maybe you just have to take medication to prevent disease progression. Only lifestyle changes minor May be necessary. For example, if you have the beginning of diabetic kidney disease, you can take medication to prevent further damage
Visit Diagnosing Diabetes to learn about diabetes types and signs of diabetes.
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Aug 1st
Some Facts About Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to heart problems, stroke, loss of membership due to poor circulation, and death. Research continues to indicate that regular exercise and healthy diet are two factors that can help people prevent diabetes, as well as enable diabetics have functional life. Diabetes is growing fastest in the developing world than in developed countries. Seven of the ten countries with the largest number of people living with diabetes in the developing world. Diabetes is the fifth deadliest disease in the USA. However, studies show that diabetes east sous generally reported on death certificates particularly case elderly multiple chronic conditions cardiaque maladie et hypertension.
Diabetes is emerging from the shadows because the United Nations led the global response and said a resolution on diabetes. Diabetes is divided into two subgroups: type 1 and type 2. The difference is based on whether the problem is caused by a lack of insulin type 1) or insulin resistance (type 2). Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism, a process that converts food into energy. Insulin key in this process, which begins when foods are broken down during digestion to create glucose, the main source of energy in the body.
Diabetes is a serious disease, which if not controlled, can be life threatening. It is often associated with long-term complications that can affect all systems and a body part. Diabetes is diagnosed when fasting blood glucose is 126 more than mg / dl when tested at least twice. Diabetes is a major cause of heart disease and stroke, and the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure and amputation of the USA
Diabetes is a handicap when it limits one or more of a person of major activities of life. Activities of life are normal activities of a person can do with little or no difficulty, like eating and taking care of oneself. Diabetes east factor risk major disease heart actually two thirds persons diabetes die some shaped heart or vaisseaux blood disease. Diabetes is defined by high levels of sugar in the blood, it is dangerous because of its possible side effects and consequences.
Exercise and the diet can help
The exercise helps improve fitness, reduce body fat, burn calories and improve muscle tone. Physical activity is essential to good health. The exercise has other benefits as well. Diabetic Diet and Exercise On medical evidence regular exercise actually help prevent a person contracting diabetes and control.
Carbohydrate foods that contain dietary fiber is important, because a diet rich in fibre has been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancers. For people with high blood cholesterol, lower total fat and saturated fat May be recommended. Diabetics still need carbohydrates at each meal, even if carbohydrates increase blood glucose. Without carbohydrates, the body can not produce energy. Carbohydrates are foodstuff decomposed that can be a sugar and more tu these eat, the higher your blood sugar rises. Therefore, you must monitor the amount consumed at each meal to control blood sugar. Carbohydrates high in fiber will take longer to turn into sugar and are preferable.
Read about signs of diabetes and diabetes statistics at the Diagnosing Diabetes website.
A few nice diabetes images I found:
JDRF East Bay Walk to Cure Diabetes
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JDRF East Bay Walk to Cure Diabetes
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JDRF East Bay Walk to Cure Diabetes
Image by JDRF Bay Area