Showing posts with label diabetes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diabetes. Show all posts

Monday, 17 September 2012

Causes of diabetes

Some factors that contribute to the development of diabetes
Legacy

Genetics is the main factor. May be inherited as diabetes has been known for centuries. However, this is not a mode of transmission fully understood. Statistics show that people who have a family history of the disease have a higher risk of diabetes than those who do not have such a context. The risk factor is 25 to 33 percent more.

One reason why diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes runs in the family due to diabetes genes. But it is due to genetic factors beyond your control, and there is no reason to suffer. Can not be cured of diabetes in the full sense of the term, but can be controlled effectively so that you will not know the difference.

Regime

A diabetes described by scientists and more medical diseases of prosperity, especially because of the methodology of overeating. Not only eat a lot of sugar and refined carbohydrates harmful, but proteins and fats, which are transformed into sugar, may also lead to diabetes if taken in excess.

It is interesting to note that diabetes is almost unknown in countries where people are poor and can not overfeed.

Directly associated with diabetes and the consumption of processed foods rich in refined carbohydrates, such as bread, biscuits, sweets, chocolates, cakes and ice cream.

Obesity

Obesity is one of the major reasons for diabetes. Studies indicate that 60-85% of patients with diabetes are overweight tend to be. United States of America, it is reported that about 80 percent of patients with diabetes mellitus non-insulin dependent depends -2 for weight gain.

Excess fat prevents insulin from working properly. More fatty tissue in the body, and more resistant to the muscle cells and tissues to insulin may become the body. Insulin allows glucose to enter cells via receptor sites on the surface of cells.

Older people tend to gain weight and at the same time, and many of them develop and mild form of diabetes over weight can improve the level of blood sugar often simply losing weight.

Stress and tension

There is a relationship between stress and known diabetes and those who are under stress and / or lead to irregular life, you must take precautions and make necessary adjustments in lifestyle.

Sadness, anxiety, and anxiety resulting from examinations, death of a loved one, loss of joy, failure and strained marital relationship, all have a significant effect on the metabolism and sugar may appear in urine.

Smoking

Smoking is another important risk factor. Among men who smoke, and doubled the risk of diabetes. Women who smoke 25 or more cigarettes per day, and increase the risk of diabetes by 40 percent.

Lifestyle risk

People who are less active are more susceptible to diabetes. Directed and modern work easier. Physical activity and exercise helps control weight, consume a lot of time being (sugar) in the blood glucose as energy and makes cells more sensitive to insulin. Therefore, in order to reduce the workload on the pancreas.

Carbohydrates, high blood sugars, and diabetes - see contact?

There is a close link between carbohydrate sugars in the blood, and diabetes. Carbohydrate gives your body energy or fuel it needs to function properly.

There are two types of simple and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are in foods such as corn, fruit, sugar or dextrose and table sugar. They are sugar molecules and one. Complex carbohydrates are foods that contain three or more linked sugars. Even carbohydrates create blood sugar and this is where the problems start for diabetics. A better understanding of the relationship helps to control your diabetes ...

Personal experience

I diabetic type 2 and, for a moment, and I my blood sugar has been achieved through tablets and diet. Monitoring blood sugar is very important for any diabetic - is the only way to reduce health complications in the future, and heart disease, and neuropathy leading to amputations, kidney disease and premature death.

Four years ago I began my sugar A1C levels to spin out of control - it was not high, but it was creepy widely. My doctor increased drug - with no real satisfactory results, and my blood sugars were all over the place, I could not pass on the high reading at night and woke up before hypoglaecemic (low blood sugar) in the early hours.

Then I discovered the Atkins diet, because I wanted to lose weight, I began to follow a low carb, high protein menus.

It was then that I discovered a real relationship between complex carbohydrates, blood sugars and my diabetes. Suddenly my blood sugars stabilized and was because I did not think large amounts of carbohydrates that pushed my blood sugar is very high.

This seems to go against the conventional advice on the right meals - rich complex carbohydrates - for diabetes. As you can see, you already know that I had to avoid sweet, sugary foods - these simple carbohydrates contained. I had not realized that the more complex carbohydrates from potatoes, bread, cereals affected my blood sugar as well.

But (there is always a "but" is not there?) Atkins diet does not really fit. I had constant diarrhea which was stressful and debilitating. Even reached parliament after 3-4 months, and, of course, and my blood sugar started to become out of control.

But now that you know about this subject, and it was all I had to do to find the right program for me that followed the principle of low-carb.

Recently, while doing research for my website diabetes, discovered the program that suits me, and which she described in more detail on my website for diabetics.

My advice to any diabetes and diabetes before, do your research! Understanding of the close relationship between complex carbohydrates you eat, and how they affect blood sugar and how it can be difficult to control your diabetes. Once you understand this link, to find a plan or system that you can adapt to make safe blood sugar under control.

Remember, a lot of carbohydrates (simple or complex) give high levels of sugar in the blood and if you have diabetes, it means your body can not meet this additional burden.

Sunday, 19 August 2012

All About Diabetes: Symptoms, causes and types.

While talking about diabetes, you may be daunted by the idea that it can be. Or maybe, you could be in the future. I want to know whether you are at risk of developing diabetes and anxiety you are looking to find out if you have symptoms of diabetes.
Diabetes affects the way the body handles carbohydrates, fats and proteins. If neglected, diabetes can lead to serious complications. People with diabetes and high blood sugar level. And regulates blood sugar by insulin - a hormone produced by the pancreas, which depends on eating habits.

Diabetes is a serious disease. But the stunning fact is that diabetes is reversible. Diabetes is the number one cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This disease is a condition where the body is unable to automatically organize the levels of glucose in the blood, resulting in too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects up to 16 million Americans.

In fact, there is no obvious symptoms of diabetes. The most common symptoms of diabetes are as follows:

- Thirsty all the time
- Frequent urination
- Increased hunger
- Feeling tired all the time, with excessive fatigue,

On the other hand, there are some other symptoms of diabetes that are as provided for diabetic complications, in fact. These symptoms are:

- Changes in vision;
- Recurrent skin infections very difficult to treat;
- Tingling or numbness you may feel in your extremities;
- Disorders of the gums;
Hair loss and many others -.

There are two types of diabetes.

Type I diabetes (juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes): The cause of diabetes type I is due to pancreas unability to produce insulin.

Type II diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or adult beginning): This diabetes is the result of the body's tissues become resistant to insulin. It is usually hereditary.

Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. Conditions associated with type 2 diabetes include hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. Had type 2 diabetes and represents approximately 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Up to two thirds of people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms. Obesity is a risk factor most important for diabetes type 2. An estimated 20% of all cases of diabetes type 2 early among individuals aged 9-19. The more you know about diabetes type 2, and the more you'll be able to take appropriate action to control your condition.

If neglected, can lead to various complications of diabetes such as kidney failure, heart disease, nerve damage, and the lack of sugar in the blood (a sharp drop in the levels of sugar). Diabetes is a serious disease, and there is no cure. However, it can be controlled by good diet diabet.

7 diabetic foot care tips

If you have diabetes information about how to manage your health is essential to your well-being.
If you do not watch your feet after you run the risk of developing sores or infections that could, in the worst case, lead to amputation. As happened to my father in law. Reduces the risk of infection or amputation by incorporating these tips for maintenance of 7 feet ...

1) Check your feet daily - especially if you are allergic to low or no feeling in your feet. Can the wounds and the wounds and injuries go unnoticed, and you can develop problems that lead to amputations.

2) Do not go barefoot, even indoors. It is easy to walk on something or stub your toes and cut yourself. Protect your feet with socks or stockings and
Shoes and slippers.

3) Be careful if you have a corn or fabric. Consult a doctor or Podiatrist better way to care for them.

4) Wash your feet daily in warm water, not hot. Do not soak your feet (even if you could stand all day) because it can dry out your skin and form cracks or sores.

5) take extra care to dry your feet well, especially between the toes. These are natural moisture traps - leaving them wet could create all kinds of problems.

6) Exercise the legs and feet regularly. So when you sit, you can rotate your ankles, wiggle your toes or move your legs up and down. To keep all these circulatory blood flow and help reduce the risk of foot problems.

7) get on your feet professionally, at least once a year, for sensitivity and signs of any problems. You can organize it when you have your annual exam for your AC1 levels (blood sugar levels over a period of 3 months), blood pressure and cholesterol.

Constant care of your feet. Get help from a parent or professional, a doctor, nurse or specialist diabetic foot if were not able to bend when trimming nails or checking for wounds. Will be given these simple steps help you to reduce the risk of painful problems.

5 Travel Tips for Diabetes

Plan ahead when you travel reduces stress. This is important especially for diabetic patients. These 5 tips Travel diabetes simple to implement and crucial to the management of diabetes. It is especially important if you travel abroad.
1) Do you have a pre-trip inspection. Make sure the levels of A1C in your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are OK. Access to appropriate plans for all countries you plan to visit.

2) wear a diabetes medical ID. Ideally, it should be in the language spoken in the countries you visit. Not everyone speaks your language and you do not want medical problems through misunderstandings.

3) Keep your medication and glucose snacks in your hand luggage. Check in luggage is not, unfortunately, lost. No risk of medication against diabetes by packaging in the main luggage.

4) Keep your medication in its original packaging, complete with pharmacy labels. It will prevent misunderstandings about why you are carrying drugs, and if you are on insulin, and syringes.

5) Be aware of time zone changes, especially when changing your watch. I remember when you travel east your day becomes shorter, and if you travel west your day becomes longer. You may need to change the times of the drug.

It should not be a shock traveler. A reasonable position and a little planning before the trip make things go more smoothly.

5 ways to manage your diet for diabetics

Since my diagnosis of diabetes at age 11, has not changed my diet dramatically. I maintain the current healthy weight with a diet high / supply plan. If you plan to lose a stone of weight so I want to visit a doctor for advice on how to do it without risk.
I have had diabetes for seven years now, but to tell you how to maintain the ideal weight would be totally wrong data. However, can I suggest you follow my steps because I know what works and what does not. Before I must say it was brought by wonderful parents who taught me to eat everything, and I do! If there is something you do not, there are many recipes for diabetics and other ideas that will eat and enjoy.

I am a college student and I would buy fresh and organic produce from where I live. I think this is important because it can be a boon for your body and contain more nutrients and vitamins in the production of most supermarkets. I want food source of my farmers market every other week in the town, which sell meat and dairy products and seasonal fruit and vegetables incredible news. This is the last thing is important to remember that eating fruits and vegetables in season means it will not taste better, and so good. I have a lot of influence on the cuisine of Western Europe (mainly France and Italy), and will tell you, but I do not pretend to be a chef and everything is easy to make and very practical.

I have read countless books, and food for patients with diabetes and recipe books / diet, and I came to the conclusion that I think really works. I merged all the good things of meals (but not all food), and the type to put together one of my country. This is what I call my children a healthy diet for diabetes!

"Rules" that I want to take are:

1. Reduce snacks and then change the type of snacks you eat.

Certainly the biggest drop on me, even if it was not clear to me. Regardless of the validity of this hair, and when I started college, I had little or no routine which means that fill my day was difficult, and then put it in the kitchen for a snack, the appearance of the ordinary. This is one of the hardest things to do for some people, but to create a great routine is essential for the management of diabetic patients significantly. Types of snacks that eating nuts, unsalted is, and dried fruit is sweet, fresh fruit and vegetables (I like fresh red pepper, cucumber), and dark chocolate (the two only the richest and most beautiful and square you want in general).

2. The reduction of white flour and whole grain carbohydrates kiss.

This is the most important part of your diet, and the only thing that may show the greatest increase in weight loss. Some pension is jsut focus on this point, and be very successful. Whole grains (especially stoneground brown) is very good for you and they taste much more than that in the passage is much easier than you think. I was surprised and really most people in bands that you can get in the supermarket, remember once again that the bread is best for you is one that is fresh with ingredients perservatives or at least additives. Also, brown basmati rice or with a nutty texture nice and big. Whole wheat pasta is great and your potatoes, I would recommend a few small new potatoes.

3. Stop drinking cocktails, and start drinking.

Bottles filled with sugar, colorings and preservatives. He also asked a lot of practice to go out and do not drink cocktails, so my drink of choice is Malibu and Diet Coke if I feel I must drink something, and I continue the whole night. I can then top with Diet Coke (which has almost no sugar in it) and it seems that if I drink Malibu, which is to know. If you are in a restaurant, and red wine is much better than anything you can order, (except water of course!), And found that the antioxidants in red wine ideal for keeping heart health. The recommended amount is one drink a day with the evening meal.

4. Start cooking more fruits and vegetables.

Fruits and vegetables are a great way to get all the vitamins and minerals you need. There are many ways to cook vegetables, but I think the first is the best followed closely by steam. Both methods preserve all their natural goodness as well. I will follow this post with recipes and other diabetes last.

5. Drink more water.

I know you've heard people say this many times, but the benefits of drinking more water are endless. There are a few tips on how to get more water into your day is the first to put a water bottle wherever you go in the home or workplace. So keep one in your office, your office, and the glass in the kitchen, bedroom, living room, etc., try to drink all the glasses, even, and will be well on your way to 8 glasses per day. The trick is to add a glass every day or so, if you try to drink water all at once you would not be so inclined to drink 8 glasses again, trust me! Go, it's amazing how you feel.

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7 reasons why smoking is more dangerous for diabetics

1) You are more likely to get nerve damage (neuropathy). This is because smoking affects the circulatory system, and this in turn means your nerve endings do not get the nutrients they need. If this happens to the nerves in the feet, and can lead to ulcers and infections, and if not handled properly, even amputation.
2) There is an increased risk - double in fact, you make the limited movement in joints. There is no fun to try to bend, climb stairs or lift something when you have a painful joint.

3) and because of tobacco use, you can develop kidney disease.

4) When the smoke rise in blood pressure. High blood pressure, creates a real risk of heart disease.

5) Research has shown that diabetics who smoke increase, 3 times the risk of dying of heart (cardiovascular) disease.

6) By smoking, you can increase the proportion of sugar in the blood. This makes it difficult to control diabetes because glucose levels can be significantly volatile. This, in turn, leads to other problems.

7), and also increases the proportion of cholesterol, which increases the risk of a heart attack.

Smoking in a matter of fact - and passive smoking - have a serious impact on the ABCs of adverse diabetes management:

A1C - measuring the percentage of sugar in the blood over a period of 3 months

B - blood pressure, which should be less than 130/80

C - cholesterol. Levels of LDL cholesterol include, HDL and triglycerides. It should have LDL less than 100. It should be above the levels of HDL 40 (for men) and over 50 (for women). It should be Tryglycerides less than 150.

And of course, and above all, there are proven risk of cancer!

7 steps on how to prevent diabetes

Diabetes is more prevalent than ever and 95% of cases diagnosed and type 2 diabetes.
Although some of the development of diabetes is inevitable, perhaps because of heriditery other factors, and most can be prevented by taking these simple steps 7 ...

By diabetes type 2 becomes fully developed and go through a stage called pre-diabetes. This is where you begin to show some symptoms, which, if ignored, can lead to diabetes flourished.

Integration of these points the work of seven of your daily routine and you can stop this disease happen to you:

1) If you are overweight, you may develop diabetes. Reduce the amount of food in the dish, so you eat less and gradually begin to lose weight. Drink a glass of plain water or sugar-free drinks before the meal to take the edge off any hunger pangs.

2) Reduce the amount of fat you eat, bread or grill foods instead of frying, and the use of low-fat spreads and reduced high-fat meal.

3) check the glycemic index in the blood of the foods you eat - find out what helps to maintain a diet containing sugar in the blood, which can prevent the onset of diabetes completely.

4) Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. If you keep a water bottle with you and drink a lot, you'll be surprised how much you drink throughout the day.

5) If you feel hungry, choose a healthy snack instead of chocolate.

6) Use skimmed milk instead of whole milk in hot drinks.

7) Exercise is good for health. But if you do not want to use for practice and then begin to moderation. Walking 15 minutes every day you sweet relief in a regular pattern of exercise.

All these points are also the work of those with diabetes are advised to take - if you take them now, you could perhaps prevent irreparable damage to your health.