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Person: Non-Diabetic (Normal)
Blood Glucoselevels should be
.Fasting blood sugar under 100 mg/dl = 5.5 mmol/L
One hour after meals under 140 mg/dl = 7.8 mmol/L
Two hours after meals under 120 mg/dl = 6.7 mmol/L
.
.
Person: Type 2 Diabetes
Blood SUGAR levels should be.. If you 'embrace' your Type 2 Diabetes
you will gradually learn to control it and achieve an HbA1c of 7% or below.
But to do this, you need to check to see your
fasting blood sugar (glucose) levels are 4 - 7 mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl) (when you
wake up)
test your blood glucose levels before meals between, should be 4 and 7
mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl).
Remember, you still need tablets if you are ill;
if you are being sick or cannot swallow the tablets, |let your doctor or nurse
know.
Occasionally test after meals (preferred levels less than 10 mmol/l) (180 mg/dl
)
.
To achieve very good control (HbA1c 6.5-7.0%) you need:
.
a fasting pre-breakfast glucose less than 5.5 mmol/l (99 mg/dl )
.
pre-meal levels at other times less than 6.0 mmol/l (108 mg/dl )
.
after-meal levels (2 hours after a meal) less than 8.0 mmol/l (141 mg/dl).
.
.
These levels cannot be achieved in all patients. But if you are well and are
prepared to stick to a healthy
diet and exercise your medication should be adjusted to achieve these levels,
even if that means starting insulin.
.
.
.
How to Tell if you havePrediabetes There are two different tests to see if you have normal blood sugar
(glucose) or pre-diabetes:
1) the fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) or
2) the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
1) The fasting plasma glucose test (FPG)
Normal
PreDiabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
less than 5.6 mmol/L
5.6-7 mmol/l
greater
than 7 mmol/l
less than 100 mg/dl
100 -126
mg/dl
greater
than 126 mg/dl
2) The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). (Done by your
Doctor)
Normal
PreDiabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
less than 7.7 mmol/l
7.7 - 11
mmol/l
greater
than 11 mmol/l
less than 140 mg/dl
140 - 200
mg/dl
greater
than 200 mg/dl
.
.
.
If you are pre-diabetic or diabetic, among the first issues you will
have to deal with are blood sugar levels, irregular blood sugar levels, and just
how to monitor your blood sugar level.
A basic blood sugar chart will give you an idea of what values you should be
aiming for to take care of your health and stay
clear of harmful health effects due to type 2 diabetes:
Normal
Fasting blood sugar
(glucose) levels are 4 –
5.5mmol/l (70- 100 mg/dl) (when you wake up);
these amounts are typically less in the morning, and rise soon
after meals.
Regardless of what
you may have previously eaten, a random reading of
10 mmol/l (or 180
mg/dl) or more, may suggest
you have type 2 diabetes.
A fasting blood
sugar reading taken, for example, any time after you wake up each morning,
should be, as mentioned 4 – 5.5mmol/l
(70- 100 mg/dl).
If the fasting blood
sugar reading is 7 mmol/l (126 mg/dL) or more,
you may have type 2 diabetes.
When monitoring your blood glucose
levels, its crucial that you study any patterns with your readings with your
doctor or diabetes nurse or healthcare professional, and take note of variations
with meals, medications or other activity (like stress) that trigger undesirable
readings.
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This book is the result of the anguish I have
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eating of very damaging sweet, chocolaty foods. Let’s face it, who can resist! I
am proud to offer you a solution and it comes in the form of my deliciously
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At an annual physical or checkup your doctor may order a fasting
blood sugar (FBS) test, or an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to help
determine whether you have diabetes. What do these tests mean?
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
A fasting blood glucose of 70 mg/dl (3.8 mmol/l) to 99 mg/dl (5.5
mmol/l) is normal.
If your fasting blood glucose level comes back between 100 mg/dl (5.5
mmol/l) and 125 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/l) then you are considered to have
impaired fasting glucose or pre-diabetes.
A fasting glucose higher than 125 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/l) indicates that
you have type 2 diabetes. Most doctors like to get a fasting blood sugar
on two separate occasions to make sure of the diagnosis.
The OGTT is a glucose challenge test. You are given a drink that
contains 75 grams of glucose (sugar). Two hours later another blood
sample is drawn to check your glucose level. If your blood glucose is
under
, then your glucose tolerance is considered
normal. If it is 140 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/l) to then
you have impaired glucose tolerance or prediabetes. If your glucose is
over 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l) then a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is made.
There are many risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
Some of them come
from our family history and
genetics and so are with us always,
but some can be
turned around to help reverse or prevent
type 2
diabetes. What are they and what can we do to cut
the risk?
The number one risk factor for type 2
diabetes is obesity.
The National Center for
Health Statistics states that 30%
of adults are
obese. That's 60 million people. Greater weight
means a higher risk of insulin resistance,
because fat interferes
with the body's ability
to use insulin. According to the same study,
the
number of overweight kids has tripled since
1980.
The number of children being diagnosed
with type 2 diabetes has also risen.
The Surgeon General's Report on Physical
Activity and Health
(USA, 1996) states that "a
sedentary lifestyle is damaging to
health and
bears responsibility for the growing obesity
problems."
Inactivity and being overweight go
hand in hand towards
a diagnosis of type 2.
Muscle cells have more insulin
receptors than
fat cells, so a person can decrease insulin
resistance by exercising. Being more active also
lowers blood
sugar levels by helping insulin to
be more effective. It's a win-win.
3. Unhealthy Eating Habits
Ninety% of people who have been diagnosed
with type 2 diabetes
are overweight. Unhealthy
eating contributes largely to obesity.
Too much
fat, not enough fiber, and too many simple
carbohydrates
all contribute to a diagnosis of
diabetes. Eating right is can turn the
diagnosis
around and reverse or prevent Type 2.
It appears that people who have family members
who have been
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are
at a greater risk for developing
it themselves.
African Americans, Hispanic-Americans and Native
Americans all have a higher than normal rate of
type 2 diabetes.
Having a genetic disposition
towards type 2 is not a guarantee
of a diagnosis
however. Lifestyle plays an important part in
determining who gets diabetes.
5. Increased Age
It's a sad but true fact. The older we get,
the greater our
risk of type 2 diabetes. Even if
an elderly person is thin,
they still may be
predisposed to getting diabetes.
Scientists
theorize that the pancreas ages right along with
us, and doesn't pump insulin as efficiently as
it did when we were
younger. Also, as our cells
age, they become more resistant to insulin as
well.
These two bad boys are the hallmark risk
factors for many
diseases and conditions,
including type 2 diabetes.
Not only do they
damage your heart vessels but they
are two key
components in metabolic syndrome, a cluster
of
symptoms including obesity, a high fat diet, and
lack of
exercise. Having metabolic syndrome
increases your risk of
heart disease, stroke,
and diabetes.
Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all
pregnant women.
It begins when hormones from the
placenta make the mother
insulin resistant. Many
women who have gestational diabetes
develop type
2 diabetes years later. Their babies are also at
some risk for developing diabetes later in life.
Pre-diabetes is usually diagnosed by a doctor using
one
of the following two tests:
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
The OGTT is a screening test that involves testing
the
individual's plasma glucose level following a
glucose-rich drink
(a beverage containing 75 grams of
glucose.)
People who have IGT or pre-diabetes will have
a
plasma glucose level of less than 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l)
but equal
to or greater then 140 mg/dl (7.7 mmol/l) .
Those people who have a plasma glucose level over or
equal to 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l) after two hours will be
diagnosed
with diabetes. The fasting plasma glucose test
is used
to diagnose diabetes, however.
Fasting plasma Glucose Test (FGT)
FGT is a test that screens for diabetes and
pre-diabetes.
The test works by measuring the level of
glucose in the
individual's blood after a period of
fasting. Anyone who
is at a high risk of pre-diabetes
should be given the FGT.
Risk factors include obesity,
ethnicity, family history, etc.
See
pre-diabetes for more information.
The fasting plasma glucose test is performed after a
person
fasts for at least 8 hours. Individuals who have
blood glucose
level greater than or equal to 126 mg/dl
(7 mmol/l) will
be retested and if the results are consistent
diagnosed with
diabetes. Those with less than 126 mg/dl
(7 mmol/l)
but greater than 110 mg/dl (6 mmol/l) will be diagnosed
as having
impaired fasting glucose, or pre-diabetes.
However, when it comes to
type 2 diabetes,
symptoms may be far subtler and
develop slower.
What are the big three symptoms of diabetes?
The three major symptoms of diabetes are:
Polyuria (The need to urinate frequently)
Polydipsia (Increased thirst & fluid
intake)
Polyphagia (Increased appetite)
What happens when a person develops diabetes and
reports these symptoms?
These symptoms are caused by the effect of diabetes
on the body.
If the level of glucose in the blood
becomes too high, glucose
is improperly reabsorbed
through the proximal renal tubuli.
This results in
higher levels of glucose being present in the
urine
(glycosuria) and in turn increases the osmotic pressure.
This prevents water being reabsorbed by the kidney,
resulting
in greater urine production. This causes the
patient to urinate f
requently. Water held in the cells
is required to replace lost
blood volume, and this
causes dehydration and thirst.
What are the other major symptoms of diabetes?
Glucose absorption can change the shape of the lens
in the eye,
leading to an altered vision quality. This
can lead to
blurred vision,
a common complaint that indicates
type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis is another symptom of
diabetes.
Enjoy weddings, picnics, birthday parties, and other social events!
Prevent a heart attack,
stroke, blindness, amputation, or kidney failure!
Avoid the“insulin
addiction” trap!
Avoid becoming avictim
of illnessand
a victim of the medical industry, healthcare system,
and pharmaceutical companies.
Become avictor
of wellnessand
a role model for your family and friends.
Order the book
Death to Diabetes!
Death to Diabetes!
Watch the Video first !
Here’s a small glimpse of what you’ll find in this book
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: My Coma & Recovery
Chapter 3: Types of Diabetes
Chapter 4: The Diabetes Control & Reversal Model
Chapter 5: The Major Macronutrients
Chapter 6: The 5 “Live” and the 5 “Dead” Foods
Chapter 7: The Super Meal Model
Chapter 8: Nutritional Supplementation
Chapter 9: Cleansing / Detoxification
Chapter 10: Exercise
Chapter 11: Blood Glucose Testing / Doctor Visits
Chapter 12: Drugs / Medications
Chapter 13: Mind & Spirit
Chapter 14: The 6 Stages of Diabetes Control & Reversal
Chapter 15: Diabetic Complications
Chapter 16: Next Steps
Chapter 17: Recipes of Super Meals
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It is important that the blood glucose levels being aimed for are as
near normal as possible (that is in the range of those of a person who
does not have diabetes).
These are:
3.5 - 5.5mmols/l before meals
less than 8mmols/l, 2 hours after meals.
There are many
different opinions about the ideal range to aim for. As this is so
individual to each person, the target levels must be agreed between the
person and their diabetes team.Your
healthcare team will be able to give your individual medical advice
on what targets are best for you.
The target blood glucose ranges below are indicated as a guide.
When interpreting your results, take your premeal readings into account
since you are interested in not just
your after-meal
reading but also in
how much your blood glucose level increased because of your food intake
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Working To understand what happens as your blood sugar deteriorates from normal
to pre-diabetes, and
finally, to full-fledged
diabetes you need to first
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normal body. Let's look at
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Blood Sugar
Blood Sugar Control- Normal Person The key to understanding blood sugar control is to understand the role
played by special cells called Beta-Cells. These tiny
cells are
scattered through an organ called the
pancreas which is
located just under your stomach. The job of the beta cell
is to produce
insulin, store it, and release it into the blood stream at appropriate
times.
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What should a person do to decrease
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A:
Maintain a reasonable weight, lose weight if you are overweight, and get
moving - have regular
physical activity, and make
healthy food choices
(which helps with
weight loss and maintenance).
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Carbs - Addicted to Carbs
Carbs make
us hungry. When we're hungry, we eat more. The more we eat the more we
want, so we
gain weight. It's the classic
vicious circle of addiction
White Flour Carbs Sugary carbs, especially table sugar (sucrose),
used to be seen as causing adverse health
effects for
diabetics and people with
symptoms
of impaired glucose tolerance or insulin
insensitivity. Although a
high sugar diet can
cause problems for these groups,
most
nutritionists now view refined white flour foods
(most of which have a high GI-value) as causing
more glycemic
health problems, such as insulin
resistance, and digestive disorders.
About NCCAM The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
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for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems,
practices,
and products that are not generally considered
part of conventional
medicine.
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There is now substantial evidence that type 2 diabetes can beprevented or delayed. Individuals at high
risk of developingdiabetes
(those with pre-diabetes) can be identified easily.It is not yet known
whether the successful interventions willcost-effectively reduce
the morbidity and mortality
associatedwith diabetes. Diabetes prevention policies that focus on
lifestylemodification, specifically
modest weight loss and
increasedphysical activity, are also very likely to have
additional healthbenefits.
Do People with Type 2 Always Deteriorate? Why doctors believe this
toxic myth.
The single most dangerous idea you are likely to encounter
as you begin your struggle to live a healthy
life with diabetes is the
belief
that science has proven, beyond a doubt, that no matter what you
do,
your Type 2 Diabetes will get worse.
Whether you are newly diagnosed or simply in need of more
information about diabetes, this website –
created by UCSF's
Diabetes
Teaching Center – can help. Diabetes management is
a lifestyle, and while
we understand it is not a lifestyle
that you would have
chosen, it is one that you can master to
stay healthy.
Example of a herbal product. Contains various herbs, vitamins
and minerals
Gymnema Sylvestre Powder has been suggested in studies
to have a promising ability to promote
healthy circulating insulin
balance and
serum lipid and triglyceride balance.
Magnesium has a broad positive effect on overall health
and insulin sensitivity.
Licorice Bark Extract
has been suggested in studies to be effective against unhealthy blood
sugar.
Zinc
deficiencies can result in hair loss, diarrhea and skin lesions and
could adversely affect eyesight, taste, smell, and memory function.
Chromium has
been shown in studies to improve glucose and lipid effects.
Cinnamon Bark Powder
has been shown in studies to promote healthy blood sugar balance.
Banaba Leaf Extract
has been shown in pre-clinical studies to support healthy cholesterol
balance and
support the rate of glucose uptake.
These studies further
suggested banaba contains insulin-like actions.
Vitamin C
plays an important role in glucose metabolism and oxidative stress on
the body systems.
Vitamin E
promotes healthy insulin action, metabolic control, and endothelial
function.
Bitter Melon Fruit
Extract has been shown in preliminary studies to contain
insulin-like properties.
Guggul Extract
has been used for thousands of years to address illness, cholesterol and
obesity.
It contains antioxidant, anti-swelling and
hypolipidemic
properties.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
fights against oxidative damage to the lungs and vascular system. It can
also support healthy peripheral insulin sensitivity,
insulin function,
and healthy blood sugar balance
Diet
Choosing a
healthy lifestyle can help you improve your
health and reduce your risk of heart disease and
diabetes.
Healthy lifestyles include eating a healthy
diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising
regularly,
quitting smoking (or not starting),
and minimizing stress. (Note: Specific guidance
for maintaining a
healthy lifestyle may change
over time as new scientific recommendations
become available.) Learn more about each of the
factors that affect your lifestyle.
Excess body fat leads to health
problems such as type 2 diabetes, high
blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Health professionals use a
measurement called body mass index (BMI)
to classify an adult's weight as
healthy, overweight, or obese.
BMI
describes body weight relative to height
and is correlated with total body fat
content in most adults.
Having excess abdominal body fat is
also a health risk. Men with a waist of
more than 40 inches around and women
with a waist
of 35 inches or
more are at
risk for health problems.
More than 60 percent of U.S. adults
are either overweight or obese,
according to the Centers for Disease
Control an
Prevention (CDC). While the number of overweight people has been
slowly climbing since the 1980s, the
number of obese adults has nearly
doubled since then.
Excess weight and physical inactivity
account for more than 300,000 premature
deaths each year in the United States,
second only to deaths
related to
smoking, says the CDC. People who are
overweight or obese are more likely to
develop heart disease, stroke,
high
blood pressure,
diabetes, gallbladder
disease and joint pain caused by excess
uric acid (gout). Excess weight can also
cause interrupted
breathing during sleep
(sleep apnea) and wearing away of the
joints (osteoarthritis).
To lose weight, you must eat less and
move more. Your body needs to burn more
calories than you take in.
Exercise improves heart function, lowers blood pressure and blood
cholesterol, helps manage diabetes, and
helps
control weight.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute (NHLBI) at NIH recommends that
adults get at least 30 minutes of
moderate physical activity on
most days
of the week.
Talk to your doctor about what forms
of exercise are best for you.
For more information about exercise
and physical fitness, see:
Choosing a
healthy lifestyle can help you improve your
health and reduce your risk of heart disease and
diabetes.
Minimize Stress The link between stress and coronary
heart disease is not entirely clear.
However, people who have too
much stress
or who have
unhealthy responses to
stress may be at greater risk of having
coronary heart disease.
Facts about stress and coronary heart
disease:
Stress speeds up
the heart rate.
People with heart
disease are more likely to have a
heart attack during times of stress.
People sometimes
respond to stress with unhealthy
habits such as smoking or eating
salty or high-fat foods.
There are general dietary guidelines that diabetes
sufferers can follow to help keep their blood sugar
levels
under control:
Do you want to lose weight? If so,
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Tightly controlling your blood glucose levels soon after being diagnosed
with
Type 2 diabetes can lead to lower risks of
diabetes complications—
including heart disease and death—years
later.
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Education- NDEP Control diabetes by controlling glucose,
blood pressure,
and cholesterol
Nearly 65 percent of people
with diabetes will die from a heart attack or
stroke; because of a lack of available
information,
two out of three people
with
diabetes are unaware of their heightened risk.
In order for those with
diabetes to stay heart healthy, having the most
up-to-date information is crucial. Now, there's
a place
where people can go
for the latest
resources that can help them control their
diabetes, as well as monitor their blood
pressure and cholesterol levels.
When those with diabetes take
steps to also ensure good cardiovascular health,
they can live long, healthy lives.
The National Diabetes
Education Program is a federally funded program
sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human
Services' National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
includes over 200 partners at
the federal, state,
and local levels, working together to reduce the
morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes.
Nearly 65 percent of people
with diabetes will die from a heart attack or
stroke; because of a lack of
available
information,
two out of three people with
diabetes are unaware of their heightened risk.
In order for those with
diabetes to stay heart healthy, having the most
up-to-date information is crucial.
Now, there's
a place
where people can go for the latest
resources that can help them control their
diabetes,
as well as monitor their blood
pressure and cholesterol levels.
When those with diabetes take
steps to also ensure good cardiovascular health,
they can live long, healthy lives.
The National Diabetes
Education Program is a federally funded program
sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Health and
Human
Services'
National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
and
includes over 200 partners at the federal, state,
and local
levels, working together to reduce the
morbidity
and mortality associated with diabetes.
Group with Fasting Blood Glucose of 110-124 mg/dl or 6.1-6.9
mmol/L had the same cardiovascular and
metabolic syndrome incidence as
people with diabetes in the following study:
To learn more about the
diabetic food pyramid visit
http://www.diabetes-diabetic-diet-plans.com
,
a popular website devoted to
help
people with diabetes live a healthier
life. The website provides tips on
diabetic food, cooking and diet
plans, as well as
information several
complications
associated with the
disease.
Diabetic Food
The diabetic food pyramid
outlines in detail what those suffering from the disease
should eat, and what
they should avoid.
You'll find
lots
of starches, grains and breads on the pyramid that was
first released by the USDA in 2005.
And if you're
looking for recipes, they can be found practically
everywhere you look. Search the internet, open a book,
magazine or
newspaper, or just turn on the television
and you'll no doubt find more tasty
recipes than you
could ever hope to try.
A quick trip to the public
library
will add even more treats to your list.
The main thing that needs to be avoided is sugars,
and given how tempting many desserts can be this is
harder
than it seems.
Those with
a mild case of diabetes
might be able to grab a nibble of sugared foods on
occasion,
but not too often. Those with moderate to
severe cases of diabetes should avoid them completely.
Foods
high in water and fiber, like fruits and
vegetables , are the so-called high-volume
foods.
They add bulk to your meals and help fill
your stomach.
High-Water,
High-Fiber Foods Help Curb Hunger. Lean Protein
Can Reduce Hunger
Graftjacket. This treatment helps our body to repair the wound
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The Glycemic Index On-line,
the University of Sydney's GI Website, is a comprehensive and
authoritative
guide to the glycemic index.
Dr. Jennie
Brand-Miller, who authorized me to summarize her work in 1995 or
1996, finally has a
Web presence in November 2000.
And what a
presence it is! Her site is now the key Internet resource on
this subject. The URL is
http://www.glycemicindex.com
Here's another excellent glycemic index resource for
athletes. Cycling Performance Tips:
Glycemic Index shows how
athletes can make
use of the glycemic index. The URL is http://www.cptips.com/gi.htm
Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be turned around with
weight loss, a healthy diet and exercise.
If your
doctor feels that is the case,
then positive
lifestyle changes that help you lose the excess
weight,
and regular daily exercise may be enough.
With medication or not,
diabetes still requires a
healthy diet and physical activity for optimum
health.
Medications are usually prescribed in addition to
lifestyle changes. The medications work in different
ways
but their effect is to lower
blood glucose and
help the body's own insulin become more effective.
If oral medications are not enough, insulin
injections may be used to
help gain control of
glucose levels.
A diagnosis of diabetes can really derail your lifestyle. All of a
sudden, there are a lot of new things to
learn and many changes
that
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Embrace your diabetes
Learning how to control type 2
diabetes...take control
What is happening in type 2 diabetes
First, there is a shortage of insulin
Second, there is insulin resistance.
Third, there are genes
These factors combine to cause type 2
diabetes
Pattern of progression
At the beginning of type 2 diabetes a healthy diet may
be sufficient to lower the sugar and keep the
HbA1c below 7%
Later, metformin is needed.
Later still, add Exanatide if overweight or other drug.
Later still insulin may be required
Testing you sugar/glucose level
See
testing.
If you 'embrace' your diabetes, you will gradually learn to control it
and achieve an
HbA1c of 7% or below.
But to
do this, you need to check to see your
fasting blood glucose levels are 4 - 7 mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl) (when you
wake up)
test your blood glucose levels before meals between 4
and 7 mmol/l
(72-126 mg/dl)
remember, you still need tablets if you are ill; if you
are being sick or cannot swallow the tablets,
let your
doctor
or nurse know.
occasionally test after meals (preferred levels less
than 10 mmol/l) (180 mg/dl )
To achieve very good control (HbA1c 6.5-7.0%) you need a
fasting pre-breakfast glucose
less than 5.5 mmol/l (99 mg/dl ), pre-meal
levels at other times less than 6.0 mmol/l (108 mg/dl ) and
after-meal levels
(2 hours after a meal) less than 8.0
mmol/l (141
mg/dl).
These levels cannot be achieved in all patients..but if
you are well and are prepared to stick to a healthy
diet and
exercise your medication should be adjusted to achieve these
levels, even if that
means starting insulin.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
conducts and supports research,
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and provides
information about CAM
Diabetes is a condition where people don't produce enough insulin to
meet their body's needs or their cells
don't respond properly
to
insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is mainly caused by insulin resistance.
Symptoms
Treatment
Frequent measurement of blood glucose levels is the best way to know
whether blood glucose levels are
in the target range.
This is easily
done at home with a blood glucose monitor.
Taking Aspirin to Protect Your Heart Studies have shown that taking a low-dose
aspirin every day significantly lowers the risk of
heart attacks.
All About Stroke If you have diabetes, you're much more likely to
have a stroke, heart disease, or a heart attack. But
you can cut your chances of having these problems by
taking special care of your heart and blood vessels.
Make Wise Food Choices Learn how food choices help keep your heart and
blood vessels healthy.
Choose Fats Wisely Diabetes increases your chances of having a
heart attack or a stroke. Learn how making the right
choices can help reduce the risk of having a heart
attack or stroke.
Cook with Heart Healthy Foods You can protect your heart and blood vessels by
eating less saturated fat and by choosing the types
of fats that help your cholesterol levels.
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It's proven: Diabetes can be reversed. According to a groundbreaking new study completed by
researchers at UCLA and
other
California universities, changes in diet and moderate exercise actually
reverse diabetes effects in at least 50% of patients
in only three weeks!
In only three weeks time, the
amount of cholesterol and free radicals in
the test subjects' blood was lower
and their nitric oxide levels
were
higher, which are all factors in stopping diabetes before it takes its
toll on limbs and life.
When there's too much
insulin, blood sugar levels begin to fall (hypoglycemia), triggering a
feeling of
hunger and the constant
need to eat, which also causes weight
gain and fat storage.
The whole idea in
treating diabetes is to bring blood sugar levels back to normal quickly.
This must be done immediately after
eating and then gradually continue
for several hours, as food is being digested. In non-diabetic
individuals, this process occurs very
smoothly because the body
constantly adjusts its secretion of insulin depending on the levels of
blood sugar.
Carbs make us hungry. When
we're hungry, we eat more. The more we eat the more we want, so we gain
weight. It's the classic vicious circle of addiction.
Exercise
Exercise works like a charm to lower glucose levels. The best time of
the day to exercise is after a meal. This doesn't mean that you put your
fork down and run out the door, but maybe within the following two
hours. Even a brief 10-minute walk can make a
difference
in postprandial
(after meals) glucose levels.
When consumed
in food or drinks the refined sugar rapidly goes into the blood stream
and produces a sharp rise in
blood sugar values.
The pancreas secretes
large amounts of insulin to promptly return high blood sugar values to
normal.
Sharp rises
in insulin output may cause overshooting the desired blood sugar and it
is common for these individuals
to have blood sugar
values plummet to
low levels with symptoms of low blood sugar (weakness, sweating, cloudy
thinking, lack of energy, hunger, shakiness).
With the
passage of time this massive output of insulin provoked by huge sugar
intakes takes a toll on the pancreas and
reaches the point
where the
pancreas is unable to produce any greater quantities of insulin. When
this occurs sugar
no longer enters the cells in adequate
amounts to
prevent rising blood sugar values. The diagnosis of diabetes
can be made
with now elevated blood sugar values but the problem obviously began
many years earlier with the
first signs of insulin excess.
What
Causes Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes?
Why
Does Arteriosclerosis Plague Diabetic Patients?
Why Do
Diabetics Become Obese?
What Role Does U.S. Soil Play In The Diabetic Problem?
Diabetics are at increased risk for mineral deficiencies
How Can
Type 2 Diabetics Recover From Their Illness?
When consumed
in food or drinks the refined sugar rapidly goes into the blood stream
and produces a sharp rise in
blood sugar values.
The pancreas secretes
large amounts of insulin to promptly return high blood sugar values to
normal.
Sharp rises
in insulin output may cause overshooting the desired blood sugar and it
is common for these individuals
to have blood sugar
values plummet to
low levels with symptoms of low blood sugar (weakness, sweating, cloudy
thinking, lack of energy, hunger, shakiness).
When consumed
in food or drinks the refined sugar rapidly goes into the blood stream
and produces a sharp rise in
blood sugar values.
The pancreas secretes
large amounts of insulin to promptly return high blood sugar values to
normal.
Sharp rises
in insulin output may cause overshooting the desired blood sugar and it
is common for these individuals to
have blood sugar
values plummet to
low levels with symptoms of low blood sugar (weakness, sweating, cloudy
thinking, lack of energy, hunger, shakiness).
With the
passage of time this massive output of insulin provoked by huge sugar
intakes takes a toll on the pancreas and
reaches the point
where the
pancreas is unable to produce any greater quantities of insulin. When
this occurs
sugar no longer enters the cells in adequate
amounts to
prevent rising blood sugar values. The diagnosis of
diabetes can be made
with now elevated blood sugar values but the problem
obviously began
many years earlier with the first signs of insulin excess.
What
Causes Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes?
Why
Does Arteriosclerosis Plague Diabetic Patients?
Why Do
Diabetics Become Obese? What Role Does U.S. Soil Play In The Diabetic Problem? Diabetics are at increased risk for mineral deficiencies
How Can
Type 2 Diabetics Recover From Their Illness?
When consumed
in food or drinks the refined sugar rapidly goes into the blood stream
and produces a sharp rise in
blood sugar values.
The pancreas secretes
large amounts of insulin to promptly return high blood sugar values to
normal.
Sharp rises
in insulin output may cause overshooting the desired blood sugar and it
is common for these individuals to
have blood sugar
values plummet to
low levels with symptoms of low blood sugar (weakness, sweating, cloudy
thinking, lack of energy, hunger, shakiness).
With the
passage of time this massive output of insulin provoked by huge sugar
intakes takes a toll on the pancreas and
reaches the point
where the
pancreas is unable to produce any greater quantities of insulin. When
this occurs
sugar no longer enters the cells in adequate
amounts to
prevent rising blood sugar values. The diagnosis of
diabetes can be made
with now elevated blood sugar values but the problem
obviously began
many years earlier with the first signs of insulin excess.
What
Causes Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes?
Why
Does Arteriosclerosis Plague Diabetic Patients?
Why Do
Diabetics Become Obese? What Role Does U.S. Soil Play In The Diabetic Problem? Diabetics are at increased risk for mineral deficiencies
How Can
Type 2 Diabetics Recover From Their Illness?
Sugar in the
form of fruit contains fiber that delays absorption and thus moderates
the rise in blood sugar values when
fruit is consumed.
Refined white
sugar, sucrose, and dextrose lack fiber and nutrients. When consumed in
food or drinks the refined
sugar rapidly goes into the blood stream and
produces a sharp rise in blood sugar values. The pancreas secretes
large
amounts of insulin to promptly return
high blood sugar values to normal.
When consumed
in food or drinks the refined sugar rapidly goes into the blood stream
and produces a sharp rise in
blood sugar values.
The pancreas secretes
large amounts of insulin to promptly return high blood sugar values to
normal.
Sharp rises
in insulin output may cause overshooting the desired blood sugar and it
is common for these individuals
to have blood sugar values plummet to
low levels with symptoms of low blood sugar (weakness, sweating,
cloudy
thinking, lack of energy, hunger, shakiness).
With the
passage of time this massive output of insulin provoked by huge sugar
intakes takes a toll on the pancreas and
reaches the point
where the
pancreas is unable to produce any greater quantities of insulin. When
this occurs sugar
no longer enters the cells in adequate
amounts to
prevent rising blood sugar values. The diagnosis of diabetes can
be made
with now elevated blood sugar values but the
problem obviously began
many years earlier with the first
signs of insulin excess.
What
Causes Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes?
Why
Does Arteriosclerosis Plague Diabetic Patients?
Why Do
Diabetics Become Obese? What Role Does U.S. Soil Play In The Diabetic Problem? Diabetics are at increased risk for mineral deficiencies
Why Do
Diabetics Become Obese? When the pre-diabetic person is experiencing chronic high insulin values
with too many carbohydrate calories, this insulin is converting
some of
the excess glucose into the fat triglyceride, which gets stored in fat
cells which end up distended in an obese patient.
Conceptually, identifying the metabolic
syndrome (or insulin resistance) identifies risk for
cardiovascular disease (CVD) or diabetes.
This article explains how, historically,
insulin resistance brought together facets of the
metabolic syndrome and the
pathogenesis of diabetes
and atheroma (thicklening of arteries in CVD) but has
since been clinically “overtaken” by
central obesity,
now accepted as the core component
of the metabolic
syndrome.
The metabolic syndrome encompasses a wide
range of metabolic disturbances in glucose, insulin and
lipid metabolism,
and is associated with
central
abdominal obesity.
Conceptually, identifying the metabolic
syndrome (or insulin resistance) identifies risk for
cardiovascular disease (CVD) or diabetes.
This article explains how, historically,
insulin resistance brought together facets of the
metabolic syndrome and the
pathogenesis of diabetes and
atheroma (thicklening of arteries in CVD) but has
since been clinically “overtaken” by
central obesity,
now accepted as the core component of the
metabolic
syndrome.
The metabolic syndrome encompasses a wide
range of metabolic disturbances in glucose, insulin and
lipid metabolism,
and is associated with
central
abdominal obesity.
Knowing which fats raise LDL cholesterol and which ones don't is
the first step in lowering your risk of heart disease. In
addition to the LDL produced naturally by your body, saturated
fat,
trans-fatty acids and dietary cholesterol can also
raise blood cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats and
polyunsaturated fats appear to not raise LDL cholesterol; some
studies suggest they might even help lower LDL cholesterol
slightly when eaten as part of a low-saturated and
trans-fat
diet.
The American Heart Association's Nutrition
Committee strongly advises these fat guidelines for healthy
Americans over age 2: read more ......
For example, a sedentary female who is 31–50
years old needs about 2,000 calories each day. Therefore, she
should consume less than 16 g saturated fat, less than 2 g trans fat and between 50 and 70 grams of total fat
each day (with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated
and monounsaturated fats, such as fish, nuts, seeds and
vegetable oils).
The ADA currently recommends keeping blood glucose levels before meals
between 90 mg/dl (5 mmol/L) and
130 mg/dl (7 mmol/L) and keeping
blood glucose levels one to
two hours after meals below 180 mg/dl (10 mmol/L) for most people.
Remember:
Conversion
: UK vs American (USA) units
1mmol/L =18 mg/dlCLICK
HERE:
Conversion from mmol/L (UK Units) to mg/dl (American Units)
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has
identified an increased risk of ulcers and
amputations in the following groups of
people with diabetes:
Those who have had diabetes for ten
years or longer
Men
People whose blood glucose control
is less than optimal
People who already have other
diabetes complications, such as
cardiovascular (heart) disease,
retinopathy (eye disease),
or
nephropathy (kidney disease)
People with a history of smoking,
because smoking is associated with early
development of vascular (blood vessel)
complications in diabetes.
Taking Steps Toward Healthy Feet
Here are some of the most important steps you can take now to prevent
diabetes-related foot complications:
Controlling blood fats.
Controlling blood pressure.
Smoking cessation.
Daily foot inspection.
Foot care habits.
Evaluating footwear.
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Remember:
Conversion
: UK vs American (USA) units 1mmol/L =18 mg/dlCLICK
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Conversion from mmol/L (UK Units) to mg/dl (American Units)
There are many ways to reduce risks to
feet problems
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One way is to ......
Control blood fats. High blood
levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol (the so-called bad
cholesterol) and the fats
called
triglycerides can contribute to
atherosclerosis (hardening of the
arteries) and heart disease. Atherosclerosis
is also a
contributor to the development of
peripheral arterial disease, which itself
increases risk for foot complications by
interfering
with the healing of wounds.
Peripheral arterial disease can be
symptomless or it can manifest itself in a
number of ways
including coolness of the
fingers or toes, loss of hair on the hands
or feet, or
intermittent claudication (pain in the
legs or
buttocks that starts with activity
and subsides with rest).
People with diabetes tend to have LDL
levels similar to those of people who don’t
have diabetes, but diabetes often causes
decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein
(HDL) cholesterol (the so-called good
cholesterol) and increased levels of
triglycerides.
Depending on your
levels and symptoms, your health-care team
may recommend dietary changes, including
lowering your
intake of saturated and
trans fats, exercise, and
medicines.
Treating dyslipidemia Drugs for lowering LDL cholesterol
Lowering triglycerides
The role of diabetes drugs Combination therapy
Following some trials ....."these results led the researchers to
conclude their report with a declaration that "statin therapy
should now
be considered routinely for all diabetic patients at sufficiently high
risk of major vascular events, irrespective
of their initial cholesterol
concentrations."
"You can ‘convert’ a person with metabolic syndrome to what is
essentially a nondiabetic state with diet modification and exercise,"
Dr. Keilson says. "In true diabetes, though, the risk of heart disease
is profound, and many physicians will go directly to
pharmaceutical
therapy to give their patients maximum protection."
The first drug of choice to lower LDL cholesterol levels is usually a
"statin." Statins also have the bonus effect of lowering
triglycerides as much as 35% and raising HDL levels 10%.
Discussion here that .........post-meal blood sugars of 140 mg/dl (7.8
mmol/L) and higher, as well as fasting blood sugars
over 100 mg/dl (5.6 mmol/L) may cause permanent organ damage, as well as contributing to the
progression of diabetes.
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Blood Sugars
Fasting
Avoiding organ damage
Max Fasting blood sugars
should be 5.6
: to avoid organ damage Discussion here that .........post-meal blood sugars of 140 mg/dl (7.8
mmol/L) and higher, as well as fasting blood sugars
over 100 mg/dl (5.6
mmol/L) may cause permanent organ damage, as well as contributing to the
progression of diabetes.
As blood sugar levels rise
unabated, the body converts these sugars into fatty compounds called
triglycerides.
Triglycerides slow
the
blood flow in the smaller arteries and arterioles by making the blood
thicker and stickier. As the oxygen-carrying blood
fails to reach
various parts of the body in time, the damage begins to mount. The areas
supplied by the smallest blood vessels
begin to suffer first. The vision
deteriorates. Strokes occur. Kidneys begin to fail. Cardiovascular
disease becomes evident.
Numbness, tingling and pain begins to occur in
the lower extremities followed by the necessary amputation of the toes,
feet or lower limbs. Read More....
As blood sugar levels rise
unabated, the body converts these sugars into fatty compounds called
triglycerides.
Triglycerides
slow the
blood flow in the smaller arteries and arterioles by making the blood
thicker and stickier. As the oxygen-carrying
blood fails to reach
various parts of the body in time, the damage begins to mount. The areas
supplied by the smallest
blood vessels begin to suffer first. The vision
deteriorates. Strokes occur. Kidneys begin to fail. Cardiovascular
disease
becomes evident. Numbness, tingling and pain begins to occur in
the lower extremities followed by the necessary amputation
of the toes,
feet or lower limbs.
To understand what happens as your blood sugar deteriorates from normal
to pre-diabetes, and finally, to full-fledged
diabetes you need to first
understand how blood sugar control works in a normal body. Read
More....
The
Mediterranean Diet is a great way
for people to eat healthy food that
tastes great. It's easy to follow
the Mediterranean Diet.
Make olive oil your primary
source of dietary fat
Incorporate an abundance of food
from plant sources, including
fruits and vegetables, breads,
grains, beans, nuts, and seeds
Eat
low to moderate amounts of fish
and poultry weekly
Eat
low to moderate amounts of
cheese and yogurt daily
Drink
a moderate amount of wine (one
to two glasses per day for men,
one glass per day for women)
Here are
some other easy tips: Substitute
olive oil for butter. Snack on
almonds instead of fat-free cookies.
Spread avocado on a sandwich to
replace the mayonnaise.
Flax Seed
If you want to enjoy the benefits of
flaxseed
oil (linseed oil) , it is important to ground the seeds before you eat them or
use
pure flax seed oil from a bottle.
The flax seed is too hard for the
stomach to digest and if you eat whole flax seeds they will just pass
through you
without releasing any nutrients. (They will however work
wonders if you ever become constipated!)
Thomas Smith in the 'Fats and Oils' section of his website
Healing Matters - www.healingmatters.com says
Flaxseed is a
healthy choice.
Both Flax seed oil or
ground Flax seed are healthy choices.
The tutorials listed are interactive health
education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated
graphics
each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read
language. You can also listen to the tutorial.
If you experience high blood glucose levels when you wake up, talk with
your health-care team. They can recommend further
testing and changes in
your meal, exercise, or insulin regimen to alleviate the problem.
Natural Medicine For Diabetes - Natural Diabetes
Medicine Tips
If you suffer from Diabetes and you would like to try out
natural
treatments for the condition, then luckily you have quite a few
options
to choose from.
Are you miserable because you’re
constantly trying to follow one diet after another...
but still the pounds pile back on as soon as you stop
following the program?
Don’t you just wish you could find a way of eating that
would allow you to lose the fat - without constantly
feeling hungry and deprived?
Well if that’s the case let me introduce you to Isabel De
Los Rios’ program ‘The Diet Solution’.
The program is focussed on losing weight whilst eating
nutritious food and remaining healthy at the same time. It’s
not a quick fix or crash diet. It’s a proven, healthy program
that compliments your own personal metabolic type to ensure you
are eating not only the right foods but foods you actually
enjoy.
The end result? High energy levels and moods throughout the day,
instead of flagging by noon common to many dieting programs.
The book is easy to read and provides many food choices and meal
plans to suit your personal budget or preference.
The program has already helped thousands of people to lose
between 3 and 10lbs a week, without piling the pounds back on.
You can get started easily with the Quick Start Guide and with a
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With easy and proven strategies ‘The Diet Solution’ can remove
that stubborn fat once and for all and provide you with an
eating plan you’ll enjoy.
Type 2 Diabetes
is a common disease that is becoming even more prevalent with each
passing day. It is typically diagnosed in individuals after the age of
35 and is distinctly different in its cause from diabetes type 1.
Whereas people with type 1 are usually diagnosed before the age of 20
and have an inability to produce insulin, those with type 2 are able to
produce insulin but their bodies' are no longer reactive to it. Type 1
is typically caused by an autoimmune response in which the person's body
produces antibodies that attack the pancreas, the body's insulin
producer. Alternately, type 2 is often brought on by factors such as
poor dietary habits, obesity, and a lack of physical activity.
As both forms of diabetes work in very distinct manners, their
treatments vary drastically as well. Whereas those with diabetes type 1
are required to inject themselves with insulin when their
blood
sugar
gets too high, those with type 2 may never even need to take insulin.
Also, while both forms can benefit from a
healthy diet eaten on a
regular schedule, that is a main focus of treatment and management of
diabetes type 2.
Living a
healthier life has a higher likelihood of producing measurable
changes in those with
Diabetes 2.
Although not all doctors and researchers are in agreement as to whether
this disease is fully curable through changes in lifestyle alone, many
have seen a tremendous benefit in symptoms when eating a
healthier diet
and exercising more often. Those who start incorporating a variety of
whole foods, decreasing the amount of high sugar and high carbohydrate
foods, and increasing their activity level, will most likely see an
improvement in their overall
healthas well as the symptoms related to
their diabetes.
However, even though it might only be possible to cure
Type two Diabetes,
patients with diabetes type 1 can still benefit from eating a nutritious
diet and paying attention to portion sizes, as well as making sure to
eat on a regular basis without skipping meals. The good news is that,
by making manageable changes to one's diet and exercise routine, there
is a possibility of preventing a worsening of, or even reversing,
diabetes type 2. Adopting a diabetes diet is not complicated and can
benefit both those with diabetes as well as those without. By making
sure that you are eating mostly good, nutritious food, and maintaining a
proper weight, you can do your part in managing your diabetes.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Nutrition
Diabetes Diet - Nutrition That is Good for Your Overall
health
Adhering to a proper diabetes diet is not as complicated as it may
seem. In fact, the foods that you should be incorporating and avoiding
are also the ones that are
healthy for most anyone. Therefore, any
changes that you may be making will not only be good for your condition,
but for the overall well being of both you and your family. If you are
just starting out with these dietary alterations, it is important to
keep in mind that you are doing something very helpful for the future of
your
health.
The main difference between a
Type 2 Diabetes
diet and a normal healthy
diet is that the specific amounts of
carbohydrates eaten will need to be regulated more strictly. Although
the right balance and amounts of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are
important, the latter category is, by far, the most important to which
you should pay close attention. The reason for this is that, more than
any other type of food, they have a much larger effect on blood sugar
levels. When dealing with
Diabetes 2,
your primary focus should always be on keeping these levels as stable as
possible. Eating the right foods in the right quantities makes a big
difference when it comes to keeping them even.
To determine a food's effect on blood sugar, you should take note of its
glycemic index. This system ranks a variety of foods based on how
quickly they are digested and, thus, how much effect they have on one's
blood
sugar. A higher number indicates that the specific food will have
a larger impact. However, many high glycemic foods are typically foods
that are not the healthiest for us anyway and, therefore, should always
be consumed in moderation by anyone. This, once again, shows us that a
diabetes
diet is one that is universally healthy for the majority of
people
One very important part of a nutrition program for
Type two Diabetes
is making sure that you eat small to moderate amounts of good for you
foods on a regular basis. Skipping meals or waiting long periods of
time between eating can cause your blood sugar levels to go up and down
much more than they would if you, instead, stick to a set schedule of
meals and snacks. The amounts and times that you eat do not have to be
overly strict. However, following this tip, along with other guidelines
for a diabetes
diet, will help you manage your condition and keep you
and those around you healthy.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Control Type 2 Diabetes
What Causes Diabetes - The Role That Lifestyle Choices Play in The
Disease
Although there can be multiple reasons for developing
Type 2 Diabetes,
most commonly, what causes diabetes are poor lifestyle choices. Of
course, genetic predisposition plays a part, but the
diet that we choose
to eat and the activity level we keep up are, typically, the most
significant factors in determining the onset of this disease. Not to be
confused with diabetes type 1, type 2 usually develops later in life,
rather than someone being born with the condition. Therefore, it is
clear that the way we choose to live our lives plays an important role
in causing and, thus, preventing this disease.
Diabetes 2
is characterized by insulin resistance. This means that the body is no
longer able to recognize the insulin that the body is producing and,
thus, is unable to respond appropriately by delivering glucose to the
body's cells in order for them to function properly. Conversely, people
with diabetes type 1 are typically born with an inability to produce
insulin, or else develop it early on in life due to complications with
their autoimmune system. Although both conditions have a similar name,
this distinction shows that what causes diabetes is quite different
depending on which type with which you are dealing. Therefore, they are
both treated and managed quite differently as well.
A strong genetic link has been found in those with
Type two Diabetes.
However, many people question whether this link has more to do with
environment rather than inherent genes. Instead, many choose to focus
on other risk factors as possibly being what causes diabetes. Some of
these characteristics are things like high blood pressure and high
blood
fat levels. Interestingly, these 2 conditions are often found in those
with the other risk factors as well. These include a high fat
diet, a
high consumption of alcohol, and a sedentary lifestyle. All of these
characteristics play an important role in one's weight. Therefore,
being overweight also tends to be a defining characteristic of the
disease.
However, the good news about the many possible causes of this condition
is that, even if you have a history of diabetes in your family, you can
do your best to prevent it. Also, if you are currently diagnosed, you
can prevent it from worsening or, according to some, can even possibly
cure it if you make certain changes to your lifestyle. No matter what
causes diabetes, you can help manage the disease by making an effort to
live a healthier life.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Info
On Type 2 Diabetes
What Causes Diabetes - Possible Reasons for Insulin Resistance
Even though what causes diabetes is still somewhat open for debate,
there is strong speculation that heredity, or genetics, plays a large
role in its development. However, the lifestyle that one participates
in is also a widely accepted theory. Most often, the consensus tends to
be that, although one can be genetically predisposed to
Type 2 Diabetes,
it is how one chooses to life his/her life that typically ends up
determining if the disease will fully develop. If this is indeed the
case, as so many people tend to believe, it means that everyone has some
control over whether or not they develop this condition.
The risk factors associated with
Diabetes 2
that are not under our control are things such as our family's medical
history, our ethnicity, our age, or if we had a low birth weight. These
factors can set a foundation for the development of the disease later in
life. Therefore, it is even more important for people with these
characteristics to pay attention to their
health
and make a concerted
effort to maintain a good
diet, exercise, and stress management
routine. As many doctors believe that the way in which we choose to
live our lives can be what causes diabetes, it makes sense for everyone
to take the necessary precautions in order to stay healthy.
One of the major characteristics that are thought to be what causes
diabetes is being overweight. The reason that this is thought to be one
of the primary causes is because of the lifestyle choices that often
lead to this excess weight. These are things such as eating a high fat
diet, consuming large amounts of alcohol, and living a sedentary
lifestyle. Unhealthy choices, such as these, should be avoided by
everyone, but especially those with a genetic predisposition to diabetes
type 2.
Although the exact root of what leads to insulin resistance is not yet
known, this lack of sensitivity is what characterizes
Type two Diabetes.
However, controlling and preventing insulin resistance is not an
impossible task. By incorporating more vegetables, decreasing the
amount of high fat, high sugar foods you consume, and making an effort
to exercise more, you will be doing yourself a tremendous service when
it comes to managing this condition. Eating nutritious foods, avoiding
bad ones, and increasing activity levels do, indeed, have an effect on
insulin resistance. As this is the only agreed upon reason for what
causes diabetes, it is in your best interest to learn about how to most
effectively control it.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Information
What Causes Diabetes - A Hot Topic of Debate
What causes
Type 2 Diabetes
is still open for debate. While type 1 is known to be caused by an
autoimmune response in which antibodies attack the body's producer of
insulin, the pancreas, the exact cause of diabetes type 2 is not
universally agreed upon as of yet. Although it is known to be
characterized by insulin resistance, what leads our body to this
inability to process this insulin is still being discovered. However,
as many doctors and patients have come to realize that
diet and exercise
tends to play a large part in managing, or even eradicating, the
symptoms of the disease, it can be speculated that engaging in an
unhealthy lifestyle could be at the root of this condition.
Since insulin resistance is the foundation for
Diabetes 2,
many people are looking at what affects our ability to process the
substance. By discovering what sorts of things both negatively and
positively impact our body's sensitivity to insulin, many think that
this will lead us to uncover what causes diabetes. As an added benefit,
in doing so, we can also learn how to best treat, manage, as well as
prevent, this condition.
In studying the effects of various risk factors on our body's
sensitivity to insulin, researchers have noticed a strong correlation
between leading a healthy lifestyle and one's ability to process
insulin. Therefore, these same characteristics may, indeed, provide a
key as to what causes diabetes. The lifestyle choices that are
currently thought to play the biggest role in
Type two Diabetes
are also those that are typically associated with people that are
overweight. Therefore, people are still not sure if being overweight,
in and of itself, is a major cause, or if the poor choices that usually
go along with are the real culprit.
Of these lifestyle choices, what seem to be most significant are
diet,
activity level, and stress management. Eating foods that are high in
fat, sugars and
carbohydrates, and in large quantities, makes it nearly
impossible for one to maintain a steady blood sugar level. Maintaining
an even blood sugar level is key when it comes to managing diabetes type
2. Also, although it is not yet fully understood why, engaging in more
physical activity and making it a point to lower your stress levels can
also impact your body's sensitivity to insulin. Although what causes
diabetes is still not completely understood, research into the reasons
for its onset have led us to learn many ways that we can help prevent
and control it.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Info
What Causes Diabetes in the
USA – The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2
Type 2 Diabetesis one of the most
widespread diseases in the United States today. Adult individuals over
the age of 35 are usually the people diagnosed with this type of
diabetes. The causes are distinctly different from that of diabetes
type 1. Type 1 of the condition is usually diagnosed in people under
the age of 20, and is the result of the body’s inability to produce
insulin. Type 2 is when the body is no longer reactive to the hormone.
Diabetes type 1 is completely out of control of the victim because
something is inherently wrong with the person’s autoimmune response. On
the other hand, diabetes type 2 is caused by poor
dieting, obesity and
laziness.
Sadly, what causes
Diabetes 2are the habits that tend to be the exact lifestyle
that many Americans are living today. This is perhaps the reason why a
diabetes
diet is so important to understand and grasp before you get the
disease. You can help prevent the condition from ever getting its hold
on you and use such a
diet to assist you should you still contract
diabetes type 2. Simply living a healthier lifestyle can help prevent
the onset of diabetes type 2.
Along with the causes of
diabetes type 1 and type 2 being very different, treatments differ as
well. Those suffering from diabetes type 1 must inject insulin into
their bodies at regular intervals to regulate their blood sugar levels,
but a person with diabetes type 2 may never be required to treat their
condition with such a method. The main focus of diabetes type 2
treatments is to eat better and take proper medication to battle the
continuing development of the condition. Even though a proper diabetes
diet can help with diabetes type 1 as well, it is essential in battling
what causes diabetes of the second type.
Once
Type two Diabeteshas set in completely, there is no reversible
way to rid your body of the condition. You will have it for the
remainder of your life. However, you can still live a healthy and
enjoyable life with diabetes. Commencing on a new diabetes
diet regime
is your best method for fighting the condition. With proper
consultations with your doctor, you can be educated about what causes
diabetes, what a proper diabetes
diet can do to help you, and what
medications you may need to begin taking.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information About Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 – A Diabetes
Lifestyle in the UK
If you feel tired excessively,
need to use the bathroom frequently, find yourself drinking a lot of
water, end up eating in an effort to gain energy and are possibly losing
weight, you may be showing signs of diabetes. Both diabetes type 1 and
type 2 manifest themselves with these signs, but if you are an adult
over the age of 35, you are undoubtedly a victim of
Type 2 Diabetes. This is because diabetes type 2 is brought on
by poor lifestyle choices while diabetes type 1 manifests itself in
young adults and children who have problems producing insulin naturally
in their bodies.
Whatever the reason may be that
you have contracted
Diabetes 2, whether it be lack of exercise, poor
dietary habits,
obesity or all of the above, it is not the end of the world to live with
your condition. Living a diabetes lifestyle is one that is accomplished
by more than two million people in the UK and millions more around the
world. The first things you need to focus on are improving your
diet
and exercise. You are already facing a serious consequence of not
keeping up on your
health
through the years, but you can prevent your
condition from worsening by making a change now.
An easy form of exercise that
you can implement each day is walking for 10 to 20 minutes. Take the
stairs instead of the elevator and make a small change that will help
improve your condition. Exercise is undeniably important in
Type two Diabetespatients because it will help burn off the
sugar in your blood and keep it from spiking. Along with exercise
should come an improved
diet. Sugar, simple carbohydrates and salt will
all spike your
blood sugar, so avoid these with a diabetes
diet.
An improvement of your
diet and
exercise regimen is a way to handle your diabetes type 2, but it is also
a preventative measure. 90% of people who contract the condition in
later life are overweight and living sedentary lifestyles. Eating a
proper diabetes
diet will not be able to rid you of your condition once
you have developed it, but it can help you live a less debilitating
lifestyle once you have diabetes type 2. Make sure you eat five to six
small meals a day instead of three large ones and avoid stress to help
keep your
blood sugar levels normal.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information About Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 in India –
What Causes Diabetes and How Can it be Treated?
Millions of people are asking
what causes the diabetes they are suffering from and what they can do to
help treat their condition without putting a stopper in their everyday
lives. Diabetes type 1 is completely unpreventable, as it is caused
solely by a genetic disposition or another problem causing the body to
not produce insulin in the proper amounts or even at all. When beta
cells in the pancreas are destroyed, these creators of insulin can no
longer complete their job. Insulin counters the
glucose in your blood
every time you eat. Glucose is a form of sugar that is found in every
kind of food, not just sugar-laden candies and sweets.
Type 2 Diabetesis a different story.
This is brought on by years of living a sedentary lifestyle and poor
eating habits that lead to obesity. The resulting
Diabetes 2comes from the body’s eventual resistance to the
absorption of the essential insulin hormone. When insulin is not
properly absorbed, the glucose that enters the bloodstream from the
foods you eat is not able to be transported to cells that need the
glucose for energy. This results in high blood sugar levels and a lack
of energy in the person suffering from the condition.
If you suspect you have
Type two Diabetes, you should visit a doctor immediately to
receive any important medications to help you manage your condition. In
addition to help in the form of pills, you can make several lifestyle
changes to make your condition more manageable. If you are overweight,
work to lose some of the excess pounds. Being at a healthy weight will
help your body regulate sugar levels more effectively. A
diet high in
fiber with fruit, vegetables and whole grains should be implemented into
a diabetes
diet.
The worst thing a
Diabetic can
do is skip meals. Eat several times a day in smaller portions to help
your blood sugar remain more constant. Get rid of cakes, cookies and
candy, as these temptations can literally be fatal to someone with
diabetes type 2. Also avoid saturated fats found in cheese, butter and
creams. In addition to a proper diabetes
diet, you should also be
getting plenty of sleep. Oddly, this will actually help you in your
dieting efforts as studies show that adults who get less than eight
hours of sleep a night tend to eat more in an effort to feel more
energized.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information About Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 – Short and
Long Term Complications
There are many complications
associated with diabetes. Since what causes diabetes is directly
related to the
blood and the
blood effects everything in your body, it
is clear that the condition would be prone to complications. By keeping
your blood sugar levels as close to normal, or nonDiabetic, as you can,
you will avoid many of the harshest complications that come as a result
of the condition. There are different kinds of complications associated
with
Type 2 Diabetes, some of which are immediate and short term
while others occur after a lengthy time of having off kilter blood sugar
levels.
The only complications that are
reversible are the short term complications. Long term problems may not
be reversible, but you can prevent their onset all together if you keep
your diabetes
diet in effect and take proper care of yourself. If your
self control and level of personal responsibility are not where they
should be, you can choose to work closely with a doctor to keep your
blood sugars always under control. You do not want to face the further
developments in deteriorating health that often accompany
Diabetes 2if you can help it.
Several of the long term
complications of
Type two Diabetes, including kidney disease, nerve disease and
eye sight problems, are considered by professionals to be caused by
years of higher-than-normal blood
glucose levels. It may be difficult
to convince yourself of the importance of taking the necessary steps to
stave off what causes diabetes complications because they seem so far
off, but if you keep perspective, you will see the importance of
maintaining a strong diabetes diet and exercise program to keep your
blood sugars where they should be.
The fact that long term
complications can take ten years to manifest themselves sends some
diabetes type 2 patients into a false sense of calm. They imagine that
when these complications begin to arise, that is when they can change
their habits. Unfortunately, the people who have attempted this method
have set themselves up for imminent failure. Also, many people live for
years with diabetes type 2 before they are ever diagnosed, so the
ten-year time frame can actually turn out to be much shorter. This is
why doctors often begin to look for signs of complications immediately
upon diagnosis. Take control now to level out your blood sugars and
prevent many other diseases from getting a hold of you.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Info
Diabetes Type 2 in Canada –
An Increased Risk for Heart Disease
If you have either form of
diabetes, you are at a greater risk for heart disease or suffering from
a stroke.
Diabetics are more than two times as likely as the average
person to have a heart attack or stroke and two-thirds of people with
Type 2 Diabetesare killed from these or similar heart
conditions. These astounding figures have hopefully caught your
attention to the seriousness of the topic. Being a responsible
Diabetic
is much more than keeping control of your
blood sugar levels, though
this is imperative to your endurance with the condition. You must also
keep a lid on your cholesterol levels and blood pressure if you hope to
avoid heart disease.
More than 60,000 new cases of
diabetes develop yearly in Canada alone. 90% of these cases are
Diabetes 2. The condition is a lifelong hardship you will need
to learn to endure once you contract it. With proper education on the
subject, you can learn to thrive even in your condition and live life
not too differently from that of an average Canadian. Obviously,
though, you want to know how to prevent yourself from becoming one of
the two out of three
Diabetics who die from heart disease.
It is as easy as learning your
ABC’s. A stands for A1C, which is the average level your blood sugar is
at after a two or three-month period of time. The A1C should remain
under seven as much as possible. Test and record in writing what your
daily
blood sugar levels are so you can track your A1C. B stands for
blood pressure, which you can measure with your own blood pressure
cuff. It should stay below 130/80. C stands for cholesterol. The
purchase of a simple cholesterol testing kit can help you measure these
numbers as well. Your ABCs can be properly maintained by eating
healthily and exercising regularly.
Basically, as a person suffering
from
Type two Diabetes, you simply need to boost your level of health
and keep a more careful watch on your numbers. Everyone should be
striving to reach an optimum level of health for many reasons, one of
which can be to prevent the onset of diabetes.
Diabetics should avoid
alcohol and smoking, but these are general rules for overall good health
anyway. By knowing what you can eat as part of a diabetes diet, you can
prevent what causes diabetes from getting worse as you age.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information On Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 in the USA –
What Causes Diabetes?
The number of Americans
suffering from
Type 2 Diabetesis growing, even while more than 17 million
residents of the United States are already dealing with the condition.
In fact, it is estimated that over a million Americans, in addition to
the 17 million, are affected by diabetes type 2 and do not even know it
yet. More accurate causes for
Diabetes 2are being uncovered today, as it has been revealed
that eating too much sugar is not the sole or even the main cause of
contracting the condition. As you learn what causes diabetes, you can
be made aware of whether you are more susceptible of contracting it.
In addition to and much more
important in the diabetes diet equation than sugar consumption is fat
content and the stores of fat in the human body. This main reason of
what causes diabetes leads to a desensitization of insulin secretion of
the pancreas. This is the hormone that people with
Type two Diabetesmay be required to inject in themselves to
assist the body in utilizing
glucose and regulating blood sugar levels.
Too much fat blocks insulin from reaching important cells that need it
and therefore make the essential hormone unavailable to the body.
Diabetes type 2 is a serious
issue today because of its widespread effect on Americans and the people
of the whole world. It has no permanent cure, and people who have
diabetes will have it for the rest of their lives. The condition can be
managed with the use of medications and insulin injections, but
medications can have serious side effects. Even though the condition is
so serious, many people fail to recognize when they begin developing
symptoms. They ignore these symptoms and live in denial until it
becomes unbearable. Then, learning what causes diabetes will have come
too late.
This common mistake may be one
of the reasons Americans suffer so heavily from diabetes type 2. If you
suspect you are spotting the signs of diabetes and imagine that you
might be susceptible to the condition based on what causes diabetes, you
should contact your doctor immediately. Living in denial will not
improve anything but only allow the condition to gain a greater hold on
you. If you take matters into your own hands, you can get the help you
need and begin taking the steps to learn about the diabetes diet,
insulin and the medications you may need to begin taking.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Information
Diabetes Type 2 in the UK –
Living with Diabetes
No matter which type of diabetes
a person is suffering from, it is associated with a problem in the body
in regards to producing or using insulin properly to regular blood sugar
levels. This is a serious problem worldwide. More than two million
people have been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in the United Kingdom
alone. While the disease is a permanent, irreversible condition, you
can still enjoy a full, rewarding life with
Type 2 Diabetes. The key is to make dietary changes by
implementing a diabetes
diet into your everyday life. A poor diet,
obesity and lack of exercise is what causes diabetes type 2, so it is
sensible to expect that improving these aspects could help prevent your
condition from worsening.
The first key in implementing a
diabetes diet is to eat less simple carbohydrates, sugar and saturated
fat. These are the basic components of over processed foods that many
people in the modern world indulge in on a daily basis. It takes
discipline to cut out sugar and fat found in enriched white breads,
sweets and baked goods. If you fail to take the necessary steps in
controlling your
Diabetes 2, it could lead to your death, so the seriousness of
implementing a diabetes diet cannot be overlooked.
Even though your focus is on
cutting out several things from your diet, you are still left with some
delicious things to eat. In fact, your focus can be on eating more
complex
carbohydrates and whole grains found in many cereals and whole
wheat bread. Also, a small amount of high quality protein from lean
meats like fish and chicken should become a regular part of your
diabetes diet as well. Fresh fruit and vegetables are also important.
To sum it up, you should eliminate what your doctors have been telling
you for years to stop eating and begin a healthier diet full of higher
quality foods.
As you focus on eating the right
foods, you must also eat at the right times of the day. Think about
breaking up your traditional three meals a day into five or six. This
will help keep your
blood sugar from plummeting after too long without
food or spiking when you eat too much in one sitting. When you utilize
the advice of a diabetes
diet given here, you can still enjoy your life
day to day and help prevent your
Type two Diabetesfrom getting worse.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information On Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 in India –
What Causes Diabetes?
70% of the world’s cases of
Type 2 Diabetesare in low and middle income countries. The
estimations of people with diabetes type 2 in India range between 35 and
50.8 million people. This makes up one of the world’s largest diabetes
population, with China ranking closely at the top with an estimated 43.2
million patients. These numbers are stunning, but you must remember
that India is home to almost 1.2 billion people. With a little over 300
million residents of the United States, 17 million of which have
diabetes type 2, the density of those suffering in the US is 5% while 4%
of Indian residents currently have the condition.
These numbers given here are
only the people who have come forward and been diagnosed with a
problem. Millions more are suffering without a name to put to their
ailments. They may eventually be diagnosed, but because of the current
lack of accurate diagnoses, the numbers are never fully accurate. Since
Diabetes 2is so prevalent in every country of the world, you
begin to wonder what causes diabetes and why everyone does not simply
avoid the causes and remain free from the condition for the course of
their lives.
The answer to this is that there
is no way to simply avoid getting diabetes if you have a genetic
predisposition. In this case, however, most people are diagnosed with
diabetes type 1 as a young adult or even a child. It comes from an
inability to produce sufficient levels of insulin naturally.
Type two Diabetes is more preventable, though genetics do still
play a role. However, allowing yourself to live an inactive lifestyle
that includes a poor diet can lead to obesity, and 90% of
Diabetics are
obese. A sedentary lifestyle is a factor that is largely what causes
diabetes type 2. You also increase your likelihood of developing
diabetes as you age.
People are more prone to
developing diabetes type 2 if they naturally have a shortage of insulin
supply in their bodies. This is the genetic portion of what causes
diabetes. Over time, the body begins to respond less to the production
of insulin due to too much fat surrounding cells. Blood sugars remain
too high and symptoms begin to appear. They begin mildly with signs
like excessive need to use the restroom, sudden weight loss, lack of
energy and blurred vision. These are all direct results of off kilter
blood sugar levels.
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Chapter 12: Drugs / Medications
Chapter 13: Mind & Spirit
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Chapter 15: Diabetic Complications
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