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Morning Drink Could Cut Diabetes Risk

By admin on Sunday, April 29th, 2012 | Comments Off

There are a lot of options out there for you to reduce your risk of diabetes. Some people say altering your diet works. Others think you can take a miracle supplement. But new research shows a popular morning drink could be the easiest – and most effective – way.

The study was just published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. It comes from Dr. Ling Zheng, a top researcher of cellular biology at Wuhan University in China.

We want to let you know up front that Dr. Zheng’s research is the early stages. But it builds on earlier findings that show this drink may help prevent diabetes. Dr. Zheng has taken a look at that early research and he’s done his own studies to take it further. He tested three components in the drink. And he’s found one that really stands out.

Three Components Tested

The drink we’re talking about is coffee. The three components Dr. Zheng tested are caffeic acid, cholorgenic acid, and caffeine. And he tested them against abnormal protein deposits.

These deposits are found in people with type 2 diabetes. They can form from a substance called human islet amyloid polypeptide (HIAPP), which is found in the pancreas. Dr. Zheng figured that if the compounds can block HIAPP, they can stop the deposits from forming. And that would help prevent or treat diabetes.

He found caffeic acid to work the best out of the three. Caffeic acid isn’t related to caffeine. But it is a rich antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. There was one other thing that’s also worth mentioning. Decaffeinated coffee has higher levels of caffeic acid than caffeinated coffee. So the researchers think decaf coffee may give you better benefits.

Dr. Zheng’s research was all lab-based and his results are preliminary. But there’s plenty of evidence that shows coffee may help with diabetes.

One bit of evidence comes from a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. It shows that people who drink more coffee lower their risk of type 2 diabetes.

The Right Way to Drink

Dr. Zheng offers a tip that we’ve told you about before: If you drink coffee, make sure it’s black.

“The cream and sugar served with coffee” won’t help people with diabetes, he says.

But if you can’t stand drinking your coffee black…we have some options to help you.

The first thing you can do it use coconut milk as a creamer substitute. It’s loaded with healthy fats and it has a creamy flavor. If you don’t like coconut milk…you can always use almond milk instead.

The second thing you can do it cut sugar by using a little bit of honey or agave nectar instead. But it’s always best if you avoid adding all sweeteners to your coffee.

To your best health,

Michael Jelinek,

Managing Editor, NHD “Health Watch”

Mayo Clinic: Prediabetes May Not Explain Diabetic Polyneuropathies

By admin on Friday, February 24th, 2012 | Comments Off

In a reversal of two decades of medical reports, a Mayo Clinic study finds the frequency of nerve damage called diabetic polyneuropathy is similar in prediabetic patients and healthy people. Physicians should seek explanations other than prediabetes for patients who have painful small fiber polyneuropathy, the researchers say. The study was published in the February issue of Diabetes Care.

Diabetic polyneuropathies, or DPN, are commonly associated with diabetes and chemical derangements related to high blood sugar. The neuropathies can injure nerve fibers throughout the body, but usually affect the feet and legs. The nerve damage can create sensory, motor and bodily function problems. DPN can be painful and life-threatening.

“It is highly unlikely that impaired glucose or associated metabolic derangements cause polyneuropathy, at least not to the high frequency previously reported,” says lead author Peter J. Dyck, MD, a Mayo Clinic neurologist.

The five-year study, “Impaired Glycemia and Diabetic Polyneuropathy: The OC IG Survey,” tested nearly 550 people representative of a community of older patients of Northern European extraction. Of these, 150 individuals were healthy subjects, 174 had prediabetes indicators, and 208 had newly developed type 2 diabetes. The study concluded that typical or atypical (a painful small-fiber variety) DPN was not more prevalent in prediabetics than in healthy people.

While the researchers agree that prediabetes is a precursor of type 2 diabetes, they found no evidence that it directly leads to greater prevalence of typical or atypical DPN. Attempts should be made to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes; however, considering the complications from overtreatment, the study suggests physicians should avoid treatment of prediabetes as diabetes if their intention is to prevent the development of diabetic polyneuropathy, the researchers say.

For more information, visit mayoclinic.com and mayoclinic.org/news.

Morning Drink Could Cut Diabetes Risk

By admin on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 | Comments Off

The study was just published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. It comes from Dr. Ling Zheng, a top researcher of cellular biology at Wuhan University in China.

We want to let you know up front that Dr. Zheng's research is in the early stages. But it builds on earlier findings that show this drink may help prevent diabetes. Dr. Zheng has taken a look at that early research and he's done his own studies to take it further. He tested three components in the drink. And he's found one that really stands out.

Three Components Tested

The drink we're talking about is coffee. The three components Dr. Zheng tested are caffeic acid, cholorgenic acid, and caffeine. And he tested them against abnormal protein deposits.

He found caffeic acid to work the best out of the three. Caffeic acid isn't related to caffeine. But it is a rich antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. There was one other thing that's also worth mentioning. Decaffeinated coffee has higher levels of caffeic acid than caffeinated coffee. So the researchers think decaf coffee may give you better benefits.

Dr. Zheng's research was all lab-based and his results are preliminary. But there's plenty of evidence that shows coffee may help with diabetes.

One bit of evidence comes from a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. It shows that people who drink more coffee lower their risk of type 2 diabetes.

The Right Way to Drink

Dr. Zheng offers a tip that we've told you about before: If you drink coffee, make sure it's black.

"The cream and sugar served with coffee" won't help people with diabetes, he says.

But if you can't stand drinking your coffee black…we have some options to help you.

The first thing you can do it use coconut milk as a creamer substitute. It's loaded with healthy fats and it has a creamy flavor. If you don't like coconut milk…you can always use almond milk instead.

The second thing you can do it cut sugar by using a little bit of honey or agave nectar instead. But it's always best if you avoid adding all sweeteners to your coffee.

To your best health,

Michael Jelinek,
Managing Editor, NHD "Health Watch"

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Don’t Swallow This for Diabetes – Even If a Celebrity Chef, Paula Deen, Hawks It

By admin on Monday, January 30th, 2012 | Comments Off

Paula Deen's rise to fame is built on scrumptious high-sugar, highly processed foods with a distinct Southern flare.

Her latest show, "Paula's Best Dishes," is a hit on the Food Network, and she also has several popular cook books to her name.

While no doubt tasty, the meals Ms. Deen promotes can easily lead to weight gain and diabetes, so her recent admission on the Today Show that she's been living with type 2 diabetes for the past three years did not come as a great shock.

Her decision to become the spokesperson for a dangerous diabetes drug however, did, and has raised the ire of many.

In fact, if her plan was to become a role model of healthy living, it has backfired in a dramatic way, as most people are suddenly (and wisely!) shunning the notion that you can just pop a pill to address a diet-related health problem.

As stated in Time Magazine:

"There is something slightly unsavory about the fact that Deen has continued to advocate the type of unhealthy, fattening foods that contribute to obesity and, therefore, to Type 2 diabetes, only to step forward now as the pitchperson for a drug that is designed to treat that disease, which she herself has had in secret for years."

Is a Drug Really the Answer to Type 2 Diabetes?

Many are questioning Ms. Deen's decision to keep quiet about her diagnosis for so long, while continuing to promote her signature high-sugar meals. According to Time Magazine:

"Deen said that she decided not to make her diagnosis public until she could "bring something to the table when I came forward. I've always been one to think that I bring hope." For her, that hope apparently comes in the form of Victoza, a diabetes medication made by Novo Nordisk.

Deen is now the spokeswoman for the drug. Deen and her sons, Jamie and Bobby, have also partnered with the drugmaker to promote the new Diabetes in a New Light program, which provides food tips and stress-management techniques as well as medical interventions for controlling diabetes. "I was determined to share my positive approach and not let diabetes stand in the way of enjoying my life," Deen said in a statement about the launch of Diabetes in a New Light."

Clearly, Ms. Deen did not spend the last few years investigating the underlying causes of diabetes. If she had done so, she would have discovered that you cannot successfully cure type 2 diabetes with drugs and/or insulin.

Why?

Because type 2 diabetes arises from faulty leptin signaling and insulin resistance. It is therefore a fully preventable condition that can be controlled or reversed by recovering your insulin and leptin sensitivities. However, the only known way to reestablish proper leptin and insulin signaling is through a proper diet and exercise. There is NO drug that can accomplish this – a fact that makes the current disease paradigm even more tragic, as diabetes continues to skyrocket, and the conventional treatments are needlessly killing diabetics prematurely.

In Ms. Deen's case, her drug of choice, Victoza, is a non-insulin diabetes medication that has some very disturbing potential side effects, including cancer! It's certainly not something I would perceive as a "positive approach"…

It is important to know that there is NO pill to cure or even control diabetes that addresses the fundamental issue, insulin resistance. Most of them tend to lower blood sugar, which is why they are called oral hypoglycemics. The problem with most physicians is that they believe high blood sugar is the problem. However, the real problem is insulin resistance, which these drugs do not address in any way.

Victoza—A Potentially Dangerous Option for Diabetics…

According to the prescribing information for Victoza (Liraglutide), there are a number of important warnings you need to be aware of, including a black box warning—the strongest warning issued by FDA—which states that:

"Liraglutide causes thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures in rodents. It is unknown whether Victoza® causes thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in humans, as human relevance could not be determined by clinical or nonclinical studies."

Furthermore, the web site for Victoza includes the following important warnings:

"It is not known whether Victoza® causes thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) in people which may be fatal if not detected and treated early. Do not use Victoza® if you or any of your family members have a history of MTC or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). While taking Victoza®, tell your doctor if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer.

Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) may be severe and lead to death. Before taking Victoza®, tell your doctor if you have had pancreatitis, gallstones, a history of alcoholism, or high blood triglyceride levels since these medical conditions make you more likely to get pancreatitis. Stop taking Victoza® and call your doctor right away if you have pain in your stomach area that is severe and will not go away, occurs with or without vomiting, or is felt going from your stomach area through to your back. These may be symptoms of pancreatitis."

Ads for the drug feature a smiling Deen with the caption, "Live a life that's delicious." But just how "delicious" will life be if you end up getting cancer? Other common side effects associated with the drug include:

Headache

Nausea

Diarrhea

The Diabetes Drug that Probably Should Not Be On the Market…

As discussed by Tom Philpott, writing for Mother Jones, Victoza has only been on the market for two years, gaining FDA approval in January 2010, but the drug barely made it through due to the strong link to thyroid cancer.

"In April 2009, the FDA's Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee voted 12-1 that rodent data linking the drug to thyroid cancer could apply to humans. The committee got hung at 6-6 (with one abstention) on whether the cancer risk was ground for FDA rejection. The drug eventually won approval anyway," Philpott writes.

Furthermore, Philpott reveals that, in 2010, Novo Nordisk was publicly reprimanded for breaching no less than seven clauses of the British ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry with regards to its promotions of Victoza:

Clause 2 – Bringing discredit upon and reducing confidence in the pharmaceutical industry.

Clause 3.1 – Promoting a medicine prior to the grant of its marketing authorization.

Clause 7.2 – Making misleading claims.

Clause 7.3 – Using misleading comparisons.

Clause 7.9 – Failing to provide information about side-effects and reflect available evidence.

Clause 9.1 – Failing to maintain high standards.

Clause 12.1 – Disguising promotional material.

Would You Risk Cancer for No Benefit at All?

Yes… there's actually compelling evidence that drugs designed to reduce your blood sugar do not provide you with ANY kind of health benefit, and may in fact be far more dangerous than the disease itself. For example, a recent meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials involving more than 33,000 people showed that this kind of treatment is not only ineffective, it's also dangerous. In fact, the review showed that treatment with glucose-lowering drugs actually increase your risk of death from heart-related ailments, and all other causes. The researchers noted that:

"The overall results of this meta-analysis do not show a benefit of intensive glucose lowering treatment on all cause mortality or cardiovascular death. A 19% increase in all cause mortality and a 43% increase in cardiovascular mortality cannot be excluded."

Nortin Hadler, a University of North Carolina professor of medicine is another vocal critic of diabetes drugs. In a 2008 paper published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, he declared such drugs "useless," because lowering your blood-sugar levels does not provide any tangible benefits. Dr. Ron Rosedale has also discussed this for many years now.

To top it all off, the drug hawked by Deen costs a whopping $500 per month! Yes you read that right; FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS a month, or about $17 a day.

Lessons Learned from Avandia: Diabetes Drugs Can be Deadly

Avandia (rosiglitazone) is the poster child for what is wrong with the drug treatment of type 2 diabetes. After hitting the market in 1999, a 2007 study in the New England Journal of Medicine linked it to a 43 percent increased risk of heart attack, and a 64 percent higher risk of cardiovascular death, compared to patients treated with other methods!

It took nearly 10 years of the drug being on the market for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action and restrict access to this dangerous drug. The European Medicines Agency banned it altogether. Meanwhile, millions of people have taken Avandia and have been exposed to these unacceptably high-risk side effects, for a drug that in no way treats the underlying causes of diabetes. More than 80,000 diabetics have suffered from strokes, heart failure or other complications including lethal heart attacks from this dangerous drug.

Again, the only thing drugs like Avandia do is to help lower blood glucose, which has virtually no influence on the long-term damage due to type 2 diabetes. Most of the damage is caused by elevated insulin levels, which can be remedied with an optimal diet and exercise program alone, if you're compliant.

Other studies have also confirmed that most drugs given to type 2 diabetics are at best worthless and at worst harmful or even deadly. Last year the New England Journal of Medicine featured not one, not two, but FOUR studies backing up the conclusion that the path of conventional medicine is leading diabetics astray, and doing far more harm than good.

You Don't have to Be a Statistic…

Amazingly, one in four Americans have some form of diabetes or pre-diabetes. If this is not a clear sign that conventional health recommendations are flawed, I don't know what is.

I too have personal experience with this disease. I developed it myself at one time, and most of my paternal relatives (my dad included), have, or have died from, diabetes. My personal experience with diabetes and subsequent review of the literature made it VERY clear to me that virtually every case of type 2 diabetes is reversible… And the cure for type 2 diabetes has NOTHING to do with giving insulin or taking drugs to control your blood sugar. In fact, giving insulin to someone with type 2 diabetes is one of the worst things that can be done. Any physician still doing this suffers from profound ignorance of insulin physiology.

It's important to understand that many of the conventional recommendations for treating diabetes are not only flawed but dead wrong, and I discussed the reasons why in this previous article. If you need a refresher, please review it again. Once you understand that type 2 diabetes is a fully preventable condition that arises from faulty leptin signaling and insulin resistance, the remedy will become clear. To reverse the disease, you need to recover your body's insulin and leptin sensitivities!

How do you do that?

As mentioned earlier, the ONLY way to accomplish this is through proper diet and exercise. There is NO drug that can correct leptin signaling and insulin resistance… Adhering to the following guidelines can help you do at least three things that are essential for successfully treating diabetes: recover your insulin/leptin sensitivity; help normalize your weight; and normalize your blood pressure:

Severely limit or eliminate sugar and grains in your diet, especially fructose which is far more detrimental than any other type of sugar. Following my Nutrition Plan will help you do this without too much fuss.

Exercise regularly. Exercise is an absolutely essential factor, and without it, you're unlikely to get this devastating disease under control. It is one of the fastest and most powerful ways to lower your insulin and leptin resistance. If you're unsure of how to get started, I recommend reviewing my exercise program for tips and guidelines. It is also critical to work your way up to include some Peak 8 exercises.

Avoid trans fats.

Get plenty of omega-3 fats from a high quality, animal-based source.

Optimize your vitamin D levels. Recent studies have revealed that getting enough vitamin D can have a powerful effect on normalizing your blood pressure and that low vitamin D levels may increase your risk of heart disease.

Optimize your gut flora. Your gut is a living ecosystem, full of both good bacteria and bad. Multiple studies have shown that obese people have different intestinal bacteria than lean people. The more good bacteria you have, the stronger your immune system will be and the better your body will function overall. Fortunately, optimizing your gut flora is relatively easy. You can reseed your body with good bacteria by eating fermented foods (like natto, raw organic cheese, miso, and fermented vegetables) or by taking a high quality probiotic supplement.

Address any underlying emotional issues and/or stress. Non-invasive tools like the Emotional Freedom Technique/Meridian Tapping Technique can be extremely helpful and effective.

Get enough high-quality sleep every night.

Monitor your fasting insulin level. This is every bit as important as your fasting blood sugar. You'll want your fasting insulin level to be between 2 and 4. The higher your level, the worse your insulin sensitivity is.

Source: Time Magazine January 17, 2012

Source: MSNBC January 17, 2012

Source: Livin’ La Vida Lo-Carb January 17, 2012

Source: Dan’s Plan January 18, 2012

Source: Mother Jones January 18, 2012

Source: The New York Times January 17, 2012

Combat the Cold & Flu

By admin on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 | Comments Off

Did you know people with diabetes have a reduced immune system? This can increase the risk for illness. Here are my cold and flu season tips which are good for anyone but especially for people with diabetes.

What you need to know about the flu

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people with diabetes who get the flu are 6 times more likely to be hospitalized with complications. People with diabetes are 3-4 times more likely to die from the flu and pneumonia.
Some people may develop the flu despite getting a flu shot, but not because of the vaccine. It is not recommended that people with diabetes use the flu nasal spray mist which is a diluted live virus.
Medicare patients are entitled to free flu and pneumonia vaccines.
It is recommended that every person with diabetes get the pneumonia vaccine since it can prevent 80% of the pneumonia cases and related complications.
You can get both pneumonia and flu vaccines at the same time but have them given to you in different arms.
People allergic to eggs or who have Guillian Barre Syndrome should NOT get the flu shot.
The best time to get the flu shot is in October or November.

The Differences Between a Cold and the Flu

A Cold

Slow onset and is caused by a virus (versus a bacterial infection that may feel like a cold).
Typical symptoms: sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, clear secretions, dry cough, no fever, sore throat and no body aches.
A cold generally does not affect blood sugar.

The Flu

Sudden onset and is caused by virus. Also increases your chances of a bacterial illness like sinusitis, bronchitis or pneumonia.
Typical symptoms: watery eyes, stuffy running nose, flushed skin, fever, body aches, chills, muscle aches, weakness and extreme fatigue.
Very possible for the flu to have an effect on blood sugar due to the stress of the illness.

What to do if you get the flu

Rest.
Hydrate with sugar free liquids about once an hour.
Monitor your blood sugar every 4 hours. If it is below 60 mg/dL or over 240 mg/dL, call your doctor.
Monitor your temperature. Adults with a temperature above 101 should call their doctor.
Check for ketones when your blood sugar rises above 240 mg/dL. If a moderate to large amount of ketones is present, call your doctor. If a small amount of ketones is present, drink extra sugar-free liquids.
Wash your hands often.
If you are vomiting or have diarrhea, add some sodium from soup or consommé about every 3 hours.
Keep taking your medications as directed even if you are not eating as your blood sugar will possibly be elevated. Check with your physician if you are on insulin as it may need to be increased.
Call your doctor if you lose more than 5 pounds. That may indicate that your blood sugar is out of control.
Call your doctor if you have trouble breathing or if you start to feel disoriented.
Change your tooth brush when you are feeling better to avoid potential infection or re-infection.

What to do if you get a cold

Rest.
Hydrate.
Consider taking zinc supplements of 50 mg every 8 hours for 3 – 4 days. If you prefer zinc lozenges, choose the sugar free kind.
Consider taking vitamin C supplements up to 1000 mg a day. Watch out for stomach upset which can happen.
Consider taking Echinacea if you have a cold to help support your immune system.

Preventing Illness

Of course, preventing illness is always best. In addition to getting the flu shot or pneumonia vaccine, here are ways to help keep your immune system healthy and avoid illness during this season of increased travel and social interaction:

Get plenty of rest.
Stay hydrated.
Wash your hands.
Carry hand sanitizer.
Avoid contact with objects such as door knobs, computer keyboards, telephones, or grocery carts without using hand sanitizer.
Consider supplementation such as Vitamin D (D3 cholecalciferol) and probiotics to support your immune system.
Consider using a Neti pot which will help keep your nasal passages clear.

I wish you a healthy and happy winter season

Nurse Robbie
by Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE

What Effect Does Marine Phytoplankton Have on Diabetes

By admin on Monday, October 3rd, 2011 | Comments Off

The role which marine phytoplankton has in the aid and treatment of all types of diabetes is becoming more understood. It is now no longer seen as simply a possible alternative medicine or treatment for those suffering from all types of diabetes, but instead it is now seen for its beneficial effects and some are even calling it a cure for the disease.

Even if it is not a cure, it is a natural treatment for the person suffering from diabetes and not only treats the root cause of the disease, but also diminishes the symptoms that one experiences as a result of having the disease. The greatest and most obvious benefit of having marine phytoplankton play the role of combating your diabetes is that it is completely natural. No other drugs are part of the treatment; no synthetic materials have to be injected into your body. It is purely a natural way to treat root causes of diabetes and alleviate the symptoms. As natural medicine is gaining in popularity and acceptance in western medicine, it is becoming greater understood and distributed.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease which affects the blood sugar levels in our body. People with diabetes will have high blood sugar because the body is not producing the insulin (a hormone which regulates fat and carbohydrate metabolism in all of our bodies; without it, the body will simply produce too much glucose or blood sugar and this has many negative effects) or cells in the body, such as in the liver, are not responding to the insulin which is being produced by the body.

Diabetes is usually classified as two types. Type 1 diabetes is when the person’s body isn’t producing any insulin; and Type 2 diabetes is when the body is resistant to the insulin which the body is producing. Type 1 will require the individual who has it to have to regularly take insulin injections. Symptoms are frequent urination, an increase in hunger and appetite, and also an increase in thirst. People with diabetes are more prone to various infections.

Marine phytoplankton and diabetes

Marine phytoplankton is now a natural element being used in the fight against diabetes. The phytoplankton simply reduces the amount of sugar in an individual’s bloodstream and a high level of blood sugar is of course the problem. Not only does it play a significant factor in reducing the levels of blood sugar, but it also treats the various symptoms associated with diabetes, such as frequent urination and appetite and thirst issues, as well as general malaise.

It is key that when phytoplankton is used to treat diabetes in an individual that they must maintain the intake since improper maintenance or removal of phytoplankton can cause blood sugar levels to spike to dangerously high levels.

Insulin resistance in diabetic people comes from issues with certain cell membranes (i.e. cells found in the liver) — issues such as oxidization, inflammation and overall toxicity. Phytoplankton has anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory and serves as a detoxifier to these cells and thus removes the resistance to the insulin produced by the body.

The phytoplankton is a treatment, and cure, for both types of diabetes. It will also boost the immune system, which anybody who knows somebody with diabetes or has diabetes, knows this is a critical issue. People with diabetes suffer from lowered immune systems and have to be incredibly careful to infections of all sorts, such as the common cold or infected wounds.

Treatment and cure

Marine phytoplankton has now proven itself to be a treatment and cure in diabetes by reducing the blood sugar levels in our body and by treating the cellular issues which cause cell resistance to the insulin we produce. It is an effective and, most importantly, natural treatment.

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Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension

By admin on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 | Comments Off

Hypertension is extremely typical in people with type 2 diabetes, affecting around 20-60% of all patients, relying on age, ethnicity, and body weight. The causes of this type of high-blood pressure are unidentified, but are likely to be a complex combination of genetic, environmental, and other factors. A number of genetic factors or interactions between genes play a major role in essential hypertension and many experts consider that particular chromosomes house the genes responsible for blood pressure regulation.
Whereas kidney damage is commonly the cause of high blood pressure in type 1 diabetes,obesity and insulin resistance are the components associated with hypertension in type 2 diabetes.Obesity is typical in both type 2 diabetes and hypertension and clinical testing signifies tha obesity is the one common element linking insulin, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.However, studies have found a stronger association between hypertension and insulin resistance in thin patients as well as overweight people with type 2 diabetes.

The growth of hypertension in patients with diabetes is particularly dangerous, as it is responsible for up to 75% of diabetic cardiovascular complications, including coronary arterydisease, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke. Hypertension is also believed to play a substantial role in the development of retinopathy (eye damage), nephropathy (kidney disease), and possiblyneuropathy (nerve damage).

The gas nitric oxide also plays a predominant role in hypertension. It can be developed in the body, influencing the smooth muscle cells that line blood vessels by keeping them relaxed and versatile. It may also help prevent blood clotting. Low levels of nitric oxide have been observed in people with high blood pressure (particularly in African Americans) and may be a significant factor in essential hypertension.

Clinical testing and research has explored the benefits of lowering blood pressure in individuals with diabetes, such as a reduction in cardiovascular disease, stroke, or nephropathyevents. In more aged individuals with type 2 diabetes, females in particular, the incidence of heart failure is rapidly increasing, and hypertension is often the primary cause. Additionally, aside from diabetes, hypertension is the main cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Coexisting hypertension and diabetes is a common clinical scenario that can ignite a vicious routine of rising blood pressure, increasing renal damage, and increased cardiovascular morbidity. therapy of hypertension often requires multiple drugs to effectively lessen and prevent complications of diabetes. In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, the impact of blood pressure control onmicrovascular and macrovascular health may be equal to or even greater than that of strictglycemic control.

Those who have type 2 diabetes must also be aware of secondary hypertension, which has recognizable causes that are usually treatable or reversible. There are a number of medical circumstances that can cause secondary high blood pressure. The most common of which is kidney disease, even though it occurs more frequently in older diabetics. Sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing briefly ceases repeatedly during sleep, is also highly connected with hypertension. A weak but still higher than normal association with high blood pressure has even been observed in those who snore or have mild sleep apnea. The link between sleep apnea and hypertension is thought to be largely due to obesity, major studies are finding a higher rate of hypertension in people with sleep apnea regardless of their weight. Treating sleep apnea with a device regarded as nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may have modest benefits on blood pressure

as well. Additionally, some medical conditions may add to momentary hypertension such as cirrhosis, pregnancy, and Cushing’s disease.

To help temporarily aid blood-pressure, people with type 2 diabetes can attain certain prescription and over-the-counter medication. This includes cough medicines that contain pseudoephedrine, oral contraceptives, corticosteroids, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Other causes of secondary hypertension in type 2 diabetics include stress and vigorous exercise, as well as caffeine, cigarettes, and alcohol, all ofwhich could increase the risk of stroke if not limited.

Person suffering from diabetes diet regime wellbeing women

By admin on Monday, May 30th, 2011 | Comments Off

Diabetic diet wellbeing ladies

nutritious person suffering from diabetes eating plans help ladies with diabetic issues

Diabetes is a persistent sickness impacting millions of individuals throughout the globe. Young and old, men and women are equally susceptible to this dreadful disease. Diabetic issues is known to have an impact on just about every organ of the entire body and therefore overlooking the disease can solely mean inviting a lot more difficulty in the future. The only way to guide a healthy and balanced lifestyle with adult onset diabetes is by following a balanced diet regime. Proper decision in fruit helps you control your bloodstream glucose levels. Consuming fruit in correct proportion is also crucial to curb diabetic issues.

Ladies with diabetic issues need to fully grasp which they do make a healthy and balanced alternative once it comes to fruit habits. A woman is often looked till by the loved ones in all issues regarding wellbeing. If you possess to reward your loved ones with a healthy and balanced living, you should initially do select a balanced diet regime for self. A diabetic diet should be rich in complicated carbohydrates, 20 % of proteins and 20 to 30 % of fats. This ratio may additionally vary relying upon every person. Comprehension your body desires should improve you plan suitable foods. A diabetic girl must generate time for her foods. At least six little foods a day in short intervals is a must.

A person suffering from diabetes diet plan should be rich in compounds that help control the blood sugar levels. Sort II type two diabetes is generally due to weight problems and thus one additionally should involve fruit that can help them storage shed the excess weight. Ideally the food that we eat will get transformed into glucose which is afterwards handed on to other tissue and body parts to produce energy. This function is done by a hormone termed insulin. Nonetheless, the poor performing of insulin benefits in to type two diabetes. Some folks are expected to consider insulin injections to curb the problem. Having said that, if one requires the efforts to plan nutritious meals with the proper foods, she would not need to fear concerning the disease.

A diabetic healthful diet must also be wealthy in fiber. Fiber additionally aids solve blood cholesterol problems. Complicated carbohydrates get converted into starch and are therefore beneficial. Complicated carbohydrates are identified in starchy vegetables, beans, grains, brownish rice and bread, and milk products. Keep away from trans and saturated fats as they do no excellent to your entire body besides increasing the undesirable flab. Eliminate or restrict the intake of sodium, junk food, greasy, spices and fried in oil super food products. Consume quite a few of drinking water also though if it suggests visiting the wash room frequently.

Incorporate a good number of contemporary fruits and vegetables, nuts, herbal tea or coffee, poultry, lean meat, eggs, bass, skimmed whole milk, yoghurt, bitter product, cheddar dairy product low on fats, starch, entire grains, wheat pasta, cooked brownish rice, tofu, and soybeans. There has to be a serving of just about every healthy item in your diet regime strategy. Consultation with the doctor or dietitian can help you plan correct foods. After the person suffering from diabetes healthy meals objectives could generate a vast distinction in your blood vessels glucose levels. A rigid physical exercise regimen, with well balanced diet and healthcare support can improve you direct a normal and nutritious existence inspite of becoming a diabetic woman.

A person suffering from diabetes diet regime for ladies can assure their more than all health. Sensible choice amongst a variety of fruit teams is the very best and proper way to combat back again diabetes.

Are Antacids Making You Fat?

By admin on Sunday, May 29th, 2011 | Comments Off

A recent study evaluated the impact of regular use of antacid medications on body weight and BMI. In this study, 24people with GERD (reflux disease) were followed for 2 years and compared to 24 control subjects. At the beginning of the study there were no differences in body weight and BMI between the study groups . One group of people was placed on antacid medications to treat their heartburn while the control group was simply counseled on lifestyle and diet . At the end of the two-year study , 70% of the treatment group had gained approximately 8 pounds compared to the control group whose weight and BMI were unchanged.

We don’t quite understand why antacid medications seem to cause people to store fat . Some scientists believe that heartburn medications decrease our ability to digest and absorb proteins which contains amino acids such as tryptophan, tyrosine, and phenylalanine. A deficiency in these amino acids may decrease the production of important brain chemicals that regulate appetite and metabolism. Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin ; the brain chemical that allows you to feel “happy”. L-tyrosine is an amino acid that is used in the production of thyroid hormone and dopamine; two compounds the impact metabolism and satiety. Phenylalanine plays a role in the production of endorphins, a natural compound, similar to morphine, that makes you feel good. It is also possible that poor digestion of proteins may result in a functional deficiency of amino acids needed to maintain your muscle mass and thus metabolism.

Remember, many “diseases” are your body’s way of telling you that something is out of balance. Treating these “diseases” with medications often covers up the underlined problem, and in doing so, sets the stage for other health iproblems . Don’t get me wrong, I am not against the use of pharmaceuticals ; I’m against sticking our head in the sand and assuming that those medications are fixing the real problem.

Reflux disease can be an indication of poor digestion . In many people, reflux disease indicates that their body does not produce enough acid rather than too much stomach acid. Many things can cause the body to decrease acid production or neutralize existing acid, such as: heart medications, calcium supplements, stress, excess fluids with meals, to name a few.

The purpose of this article is to bring light to the connection between heartburn medications and weight gain. If you are currently taking these medications, I would seek out the assistance of a physician who is well schooled in natural approaches to health. Such a practitioner could help you discover the underlined cause of your heartburn issue so that the need for the medication could go away.

One final note; abruptly stopping an antacid medication could result in a rebound effect that could cause serious reflux. Always discuss your plans with a physician prior to changing or stopping a medication. For more information I recommend seeking out a weight loss blog or weight loss podcast that can shed further light on this connection.

Important Facts About Diabetic Treatment

By admin on Saturday, May 28th, 2011 | Comments Off

Diabetes is a critical health care problem for many people throughout the world. This decreases quality of life and, oftentimes, it can also shorten one’s existence.The good news is that when you identify the seriousness of being a diabetic and take constructive steps toward controlling it all of these things above decrease in importance.

Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism. The way our bodies use digested meals for growth and energy. Diabetes is assigned to long-term complications that affect nearly every part of the body. Diabetes is widely recognized as one of the leading causes of death as well as disability in the United States.

Conventional Treatment

Insulin was the first, and remains the primary means of treatment for Type 1 diabetes and it is administered by subcutaneous injection. This method is necessary since insulin is destroyed by gastric stomach secretions when it’s taken by mouth. Insulin shots must be balanced with meals and daily activities, and blood sugar levels must be closely monitored through frequent blood sugar testing. Many diabetics need inject insulin only one time a day; others require two or more injections. The usual time for any dose of insulin is before breakfast. The dosage is initially established according to the severity of the condition, but it frequently has to be reassessed as one or another from the variables in the person’s condition changes.

Medicines for Type2 Diabetes

Metformin this is often the first medicine that is advised for type 2 diabetes. It mainly functions by reducing the amount of glucose that the liver releases into the bloodstream.

Sulphonylureas for example, glibelclamide, gliclazide, glimerpirizide, glipizide, gliquidone, increase the amount of insulin produced by your pancreas. They also make your body’s cells more sensitive to insulin so that more glucose is taken up from the blood.

Type 1 (Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus)

Type 1 diabetes is actually treated with intensive insulin therapy. This type of treatment is designed to achieve near-normal blood sugars safely – while keeping the episodes of reduced blood sugars (”insulin reactions”) to a minimum. Insulin therapy includes:

* Multiple Daily Injections of Blood insulin (Flexibility is important!). * Utilization of Insulin Pens or Sends. * Use of new kind of insulin: Lispro or Humlog (extremely fast-acting) – replaces regular insulin.

Diabetes Medicines

Sulfonylureas: Glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta) and Glipizide (Glucotrol). Traditional medicines – cheap, easy to take, work well with many people. Stimulates insulin release from the pancreas. Problems: Doesn’t always achieve normal blood sugars and may cause low blood sugars. Metformin (Glucophage): Used in Europe for many years. Decreases sugar production by the liver, which plays a role in elevated blood sugar levels. Works well with blood insulin. Problems: Causes gastro-intestinal upset in certain, and cannot be used if you have serious heart or kidney problems.

People with diabetes will experience many long-term and heavy complications. These complications may affect virtually every part of the body from the feet and thighs to the internal organs.

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or use insulin properly therefore it is up to you and your physician to learn how to manipulate the actual functions of your body properly to offset or reduce the complications of uncontrolled diabetes. With proper control you are able to still live a healthy and long life but it helps to be considered a fanatic about controlling your diabetes. Check out http://diabetesguidelines.org/ for more facts.

Cleansing side effects-Detox Anxiety â€“ part 2

By admin on Friday, May 27th, 2011 | Comments Off

I developed the eagre Cleansing program called the total wellness Cleanse and for me it is something else a lot more do able because you know, I am more of moderation type of guys so I don’t believe that for me 30 days water fast usually will do, but I do believe that elimination all the food that save my organization like corn, terry, penalized carbohydrates, stuff calories with good things to incorporate with things like greens and some of the food stuffs that suits my body is awesome.

So, I pushed the cleanse was in truth about, you know purifying diets with good nutrition and yes, depending on your field you can have Detox anxiety symptoms and if you get that inside facial expression then it is wholly not fare, just kind of pair with it, you know just going to it is going to be tougher for few couple of days, drinking plenty of water and get some more rest and take some more time, you know just relaxing, don’t go crazy. Take a light walk and take some fresh air and put yourself under the sun light which is really going to be helpful . But do realize that when you are sliding in there is a change in you need a big change right from where you are and from where you want to be this mode its struggle in tunnel . There it is the body, the body, you are subconscious and don’t want to protect you and because the base is of fear, listen fear, so it doesn’t want to experience pain. So its going to protect you, its really going to create symptoms which will issue.

you have to keep it very simple with lot of water and some good rest along with the wind which will help you to make sure that you are doing the correct program . If you need some help in cleansing in any way, I have done recommend holdup with the total wellness cleanse and this my website is totalwellnesscleanse.com and if you need any support and help to brain you step by step over thirty days. Very sustainable cleansing process then, I highly recommend to check and in the mean time if you want to ask any question and thank you very much and hopefully I have answered if for you. It is step to beginning but it gets easier as you continue go through. That’s for sure I say. Stick, stick with it and stay severely and you can do it. Thanks for watching and I will see you in our next sequence.

What Parents Need To Know About Children’s Diabetes

By admin on Thursday, May 26th, 2011 | Comments Off

It is excellent challenge to live along with kids who’ve diabetes, no matter what is age the child, but young children and teenage years often have particular issues in dealing with it. Young kids might not be aware of the requirement associated with blood samples along with the insulin injections. They may be afraid, irritated and never supportive.
Young adults might feel dissimilar from their equal young adults and they may like to live an energetic way of life than their own diabetic issues permits. Even if these people devotedly stick to the medication routine, young adults having diabetes can feel perturbed once the normal young body changes throughout adolescent many years might make their own sickness rather difficult to manage.
It’s overwhelming sometimes for those who have a child with diabetes, but you are not the only one. The actual diabetes treatment number of your child isn’t just a large source in dealing with the actual charge of blood sugar levels as well as healthcare concerns but additionally within supporting and assisting your son or daughter as well as your self live as well as cope with diabetes.
Researchers and doctors decide to make new tools as well as recovery to assist kids cope with specific difficulties associated with coping with diabetes. A number of kids and teenagers are already using devices which do blood glucose tests as well as insulin injections much less unpleasant, far better and easier. The most popular device is the blood insulin pump motor, a device which is utilized to deliver blood insulin much more much like what the pancreatic does. Presently there several progress within the introduction of implantable or even wearable “artificial pancreas”. Supply consists of insulin pump attached to a device which measures the actual blood sugar levels degree continuously.
Researchers and doctors are looking into additionally a possible treatment for diabetes. This entails the implant associated with insulin -producing cells inside the body of the person suffering from diabetes. Scientists tend to be screening also some ways to end diabetic issues prior to this begins. For instance, researchers are studying if diabetes can be prevented in those patients who’ve hereditary elevated risk for the condition.
Till researchers have found ideal means to treat much better as well as perhaps prevent or cure diabetic issues, parents might help their kids lead pleasant and more healthy lives through continuous assistance, getting correct details about diabetes as well as make sure that their own children eat properly, exercise regularly as well as keep the blood sugar levels managed every day. In performing these, the children may be able to do things which other children do as well as simultaneously enable them to in order to grow up to be well match, nicely adjusted as well as effective grown ups.
Kids as well as teenagers with diabetic issues must monitor and manage their blood sugar level with the subsequent:
- Check sugar levels a number of times daily by screening little sample of blood
– Use blood insulin pump or possess insulin shot
- Eat well balanced, healthy foods and give unique focus on calories intake
- Have routine workouts to aid within the control of sugar level in the blood
- Consult regularly together with your physician and other diabetic medical care team to achieve the best possible control of the ailment.
For more information upon diabetic issues, simply feel free to go to http://www.childdiabetes.org.

Facts About Acai Berry Formula

By admin on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 | Comments Off

Acai berry, a fruit with much touted health was crookedly marketed by some crooked companies generically scamming their consumers. Just to set the record straight, I’d indicate that the known facts & misconceptions about this coveted fruit:

Acai Berry Formula promotes weight loss. This argument certainly have no proof. As of this writing, no large clinical trials have made this claim often sold by companies manufacture acai berry products to try out. A healthy diet acai berry supplements & exercise will lead to acai berry weight loss, but it’s not linked to the intake of acai berries exclusively.
Acai berry reverses diabetes. No, this fruit is no cure for diabetes, & certainly not able to reverse diabetes. No controlled scientific studies have been done to prove this allegation.
Acai Berry, may gain a man’s sexual virility. A funny statement, but it’s all there is to it, humour. No recount has been promulgated by a scientific journal with the effects of this fruit a man’s sexual libido.Fruit can increase the size of a man’s genitals. This is perhaps the most ridiculous claim made to the fruit. Completely unfounded & no study has ever been published in a journal for research to verify the claim.
Fruit to preclude cancer. That doesn’t mean that a number complex causes of cancer occurs in our body from genetics to environmental exposure. If, even so, does acai berry doesn’t shield you from all types of cancer more so if you’re already a candidate. Again, no solid evidence to confirm this assertion.

These are the most common complaint to the attention of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but not the acai berry defame, these studies were made with vegetables:

Research has shown that antioxidants in acai berries are absorbed by human body. According to the source of future studies must be done to make the consumption of acai will result in some disease-prevention benefits. Researchers noted that a number of good nutrition on the market, & this (acai berry) can only be part of a balanced diet.
In a controlled experiment in a cell culture model, antioxidants in acai berry was found to destroy up to eighty-six percent of leukaemia cells. The researchers cautioned that the investigation wasn’t made to show that fruit may prevent leukaemia rather found that the compounds show good activity against cancer cells in a model system are most likely to have positive effects in our bodies.
In another late(a) study, the researchers consider that eating berries including acai berries may help the brain stay healthy and delay memory degradation. The claim needs more study demonstrates the promise of health, strength fruit.
Frozen Acai Berry pulp prevents hydrogen peroxide-induced injury in cerebral cortex, cerebellum and hippocampus of rats. Although the studies were done on rat brain, the data obtained from the survey show that acai has a positive contribution to the development of age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
Acai Berry was 1 of the ingredients in a survey conducted for a classification (which included 18 other fruits), which can curb lipid peroxidation & protect cells against free radical damage during oxidative stress in humans. Fruit and berry juice called Monavie contains a large proportion of acai and have shown important antioxidant protection in healthy adults beneath oxidative stress show.

Essential Men’s Weight Loss tips

By admin on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 | 2 Comments

The statistics generate interesting reading.

Also important are the negative well being aftermath of the North American diet plan on men immigrants from nations such as Japan, who typically develop a conspicuous rise in diet-related sickness like obesity and heart illness. The most major hazards include higher blood pressure, heart problems, cancer and diabetes, though joint difficulties and psychosocial hardship may also be terribly troubling. Weight problems is a key danger issue for higher blood pressure, which affects seven out of 10 fat men, and evolves as the following:

1. High blood pressure, which is typically termed ‘the silent killer’, is a major contributor to cardiac illness.

2. The prevalence of atherosclerosis or ( obstructing of the arteries ) is ten instances higher in fat men matched in opposition to those that aren’t obese. It could be due to distinct food habits, for example overconsumption of red beef associated with an insufficiency of antioxidant-rich foods like fruit, berries and vegetables.

3. Also gentle obesity seriously increases the possibility of adult onset diabetes. Weight problems is also closely related with insulin resistance, higher blood pressure, sugar levels and pre-diabetes.

4.Gut Obesity are much more Perilous. Even though obesity generally is a significant predictor of important ill-health in men, intestinal weight problems (excess blubber around the stomach) is an additional wellness danger, which is terrible information for men as they ordinarily store fat around their middle. Men experiencing pressure are doubly in jeopardy as stress triggers the releasing of the hormone cortisol which looks to excite fat storage round the abdomen.

Wellness positive aspects of Modest Bodyweight Decrease

Though untreated obesity might have important well being implications, also modest weightloss can bring conspicuous wellness added benefits. Also permitting for this the more pounds you can shed in a regular sustained way, the higher the well being enhancements, particularly if you can decrease the quantity of fat around your middle. And do not stress regarding cutting on crap food. So if you would like to lose fat but can’t enjoy a meal without a massive slab of greasy red meat, an huge serving of mayonnaise, or a bag of tortilla chips, try creating the switch to a much more fit diet for two weeks and see what a difference it makes to your taste receptors. Additionally, getting rid of all your favourite foods isn’t a winning fat loss method. So long as your normal diet is calorie-controlled ( 1500-1850 energy ) and includes adequate healthy meals, you will be able to include 1 or 2 treats without interfering with your bodyweight reduction.

To be more definite, eat at minimum 5 daily parts of greens and fresh fruit – a lot more is better. Additionally, eat an array of both, because diverse fruit and greens comprise unique nutrient elements. Eat complete grains likebrown rice and unprocessed wheat bread as an alternative of bright white rice and white bread. Whole grain meals are richer in nutriments and greater in both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber compared to much more processed products. Their additional fiber content means they help to preserve nutritious blood ranges of glucose, which lowers the danger of appetite swings. Go easy on fat. Take pleasure in fat-free dairy products – remember, full-fat cheese is a big supply of saturated fat – and do not add added fat to diet in the form of mayonnaise or sour cream.

Steer clear of chips and other fat rich foods, excessive sodium meals. Red beef , such as beef, lamb and pork, is extremely healthful but sadly, it is also one of the key sources of saturated fat – the type implicated in atherosclerotic coronary heart complications. Fish is a good option proteins supply, specifically greasy fish like mackerel, herring and salmon, as is skinless rooster and turkey.

Dining out For Men. If you’re critical about losing kilos, be extra-choosy when eating out or ordering take-out food. Here are some significant tips. Don’t buy deep-fried food. Select plain fish, sauteed lean steak, or tomato-based pasta. Consuming one standard Martini daily provides up to about 58,400 calories a yr – equal to about 16.5 pounds of blubber. One lager a day amounts to just as much.

Excess weight Reduction Exercise For Men.

Men at times don’t find it straightforward to include normal physical exercise into their day-to-day plan, Which isn’t great news as the health-related benefits of regular performing exercises are imperative. Consistant energetic exercise is one of the most effective strategies of shielding ourselves against major illness, and sustaining a great quality of life.

This introduces the standard men’s quandary. So as to attain a cosy way of life for himself and his folks, a man generally has to devote additional hours working rather than performing exercises. Do this for 2-3 weeks or till you observe added benefits like enhanced breathing, sleeping and appetite. The simplest way to steer clear of overstrain is to loosen up with stretches at the begining of each physical exercise session, and wind straight down with stretches thereafter.

Stopping smoking is the top concern for any man or woman with weight-related wellbeing problems. Transferring to a much less stressed job, minimizing your job timetable, or getting standard physical exercise are helpful paths to reduce stress, and will undoubtedly improve weightloss and general health. Spending more time with your people are additionally a great stress reducer.

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10 Things You Should Know If You Have Diabetes

By admin on Monday, May 23rd, 2011 | Comments Off

Diabetes currently affects more than 280 million individuals worldwide, which include 6% of the United States’ total population, and is estimated to double by the year 2030. Diabetes is a critical issue, but by deciding on healthy foods, being physically lively, and checking blood sugar levels, you can greatly reduce your threat of building the issues connected with diabetes. Here are some helpful ideas for living well with this illness:

1. Take a walk, great for people having diabetes

Walking regularly can help make your body more delicate to insulin, enhance weight loss, and give you greater control of your blood sugar levels. Not only is it easy on your muscles and joints, but it rarely causes low blood sugar. Other modes of exercise, such as cycling, swimming, jogging, aerobics, and weight lifting can also be included in your workout plan.

2. Take good care of your feet

Tending to your feet is important in keeping an active, healthy lifestyle. Your feet are vulnerable to poor circulation and diabetic nerve damage, making it easier for you to sustain injuries that do not heal and get contaminated. Be sure to wear well-fitting, comfortable shoes and socks, and be sure to check your feet at the end of each day to look for cuts, blisters, or other skin irritations.

3. Know high blood sugar signs

The symptoms of hyperglycemia vary for everyone, but, generally, if your blood sugar is high, you will:

Have to urinate more regularly
feel extremely tired or will lack energy
feel hungrier or thirstier than usual
Have blurry or distorted eyesight

Regulating your blood glucose levels is vital to living healthy. Hyperglycemia puts you at risk for heart problems, infections, stroke, vision impairment, amputation, kidney disorder, and sexual problems.

4. Lose weight

Being overweight makes blood sugar control especially difficult since this causes resistance to insulin. excess weight may also elevate your blood pressure, making you more prone to kidney disease or stroke.

5. Always carry healthy snacks

Carrying healthy snacks can aid you avoid unhealthy alternatives, such as junk food or fast food, and can significantly decrease the chance of developing hypoglycemia. choose wholesome snacks with 15 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving, particularly whole grain foods, fruits, and vegetables.

6. comprehend that sugar-free foods are not calorie- and carb-free

While a food labeled “sugar-free” must have less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving, it could still contain calories and carbohydrates. Sugar-free pudding, for example, contains 0 grams of sugar per serving, but still has 70 calories and 6 grams of carbohydrates.

7. limit alcohol

Alcohol will interfere with your body’s ability to produce blood sugar. While a minimal amount will generally not cause low blood sugar, too much can result in low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia.

8. Get an annual eye exam

Diabetes is the main cause of blindness in the United States; however, many eye problems are treatable if detected early. People with diabetes are also prone to developing cataracts or double vision. An annual eye exam by a doctor who specializes in diabetic eye disease is the best way to detect eye problems in the early stages when they are most quickly handled.

9. Be especially cautious about blood sugar during pregnancy

Babies born to diabetic mothers have higher risks for birth defects and stillbirth. However, many problems can be averted if you maintain near normal blood sugar before and during pregnancy. It is most essential to handle your blood sugar during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy when the baby’s organs are forming in order to lessen these risks.

10. Employ a good healthcare team

Having a qualified and compassionate healthcare team is the best method to control diabetes. Your family physician, a diabetes education nurse, and a nutritionist are all core members of your team and can support you live healthy with diabetes.

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