The symptoms of type 2 diabetes often do not appear for years. They build gradually and don’t become apparent until they reach critical levels. If you have a family history of diabetes or are severely overweight, be on the lookout for these symptoms. The first one to consider is frequent urination and increased thirst. Your body automatically flushes the excess glucose out through the urine. As the glucose builds, the kidneys increase the amounts of urine to keep up. Urination requires fluids. The kidneys begin drawing on the body cells to keep the fluid levels up. This causes the increased thirst and the increased urges to urinate.
Another symptom set of type 2 diabetes is increased hunger and unexplained weight loss. Glucose is a major energy source cells use. They use insulin to convert the glucose into energy. With cells not converting the glucose efficiently, the cells call for more energy in the form of food. This triggers the increased hunger needs. Now, on the other hand, no matter how much extra you eat, your body’s cells are not getting the energy and nutrients they need. That triggers them to look elsewhere for energy. They begin to draw on the body’s stored fat for energy. They also can draw on the muscle cells. This begins an unexplained drop in weight.
As the body begins to deal with the excess glucose and lost energy, it begins to affect other parts of the body. With type 2 diabetes, common symptoms include fatigue, blurred vision, sores that heal slowly, and more infections than normal. As the cells fight to get energy, it causes a person to feel depleted and tired. As the kidneys draw on the body’s fluids for urination, it depletes the amount of fluids in the eyes. This can lead to blurry vision. The fight for energy makes the body’s immune system begin to diminish. A small sore can take weeks to heal due to the depressed immunity. It also lets small common infections get out of control.
A common symptom that type 2 diabetes patients report are velvety dark skin patches in the folds of the body under the arm, in the groin area and around the neck. These patches go by the name of acanthosis nigricans. It is actually a marker to physicians that something may be wrong in the body. Keep your eye out for these symptoms to catch the disease before it becomes critical.
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Causes, Symptoms and Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Part 1 Dopes and Type 2 Diabetes: Information, Management, Symptoms and What To Do – Ha ?
Part 2 Dopes and Type 2 Diabetes: Information, Management, Symptoms and What To Do – Ha ?
Part 3 Dopes and Type 2 Diabetes: Information, Management, Symptoms and What To Do – Ha ?
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Why is Diabetes So Serious ?
For example, in 2010, Diabetes is one of the most challenging public health problems and common chronic diseases affecting Australians. The following points highlight diabetes as a health priority
• Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are 3 times more likely to have diabetes as are non-Aboriginal Australians
• Diabetes was responsible for 5.5% of the total burden of disease in 2003 (92% due to type 2 diabetes)
• In 2005, 3% of deaths in Australia were directly due to diabetes and it contributed to another 6% of deaths
• The proportion of people with diabetes doubled from the period 1989–1990 to the period 2004–2005
• Diabetes and the comorbities it can cause lead to a strong cost burden
• Between 2000–2001 and 2004–2005 the rate of hospitalisation due to diabetes increased by 35%
• More than half of the people with diagnosed diabetes also had a disability – 25% considered diabetes as the main condition causing their disability
• Direct health expenditure on diabetes in 2004–2005 was $907 million
• Diabetes can have a strong impact on quality of life
• People with diabetes are more likely to rate their health as ‘fair’ or ‘poor’
• People with diabetes report higher levels of psychological distress
• 30% of men with self reported diabetes suffer from impotence
• Diabetes can cause complications
• People with diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack
• People with diabetes are three times as likely to have a stroke
• People with diabetes are more likely to have eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy, loss of vision)
• Diabetes is the most common cause of blindness in people over 60 years of age
• 2% of people with diabetes are completely or partially blind
• Diabetic nephropathy is responsible for nearly one-third of the people having
treatment for endstage kidney disease (an increase of 28% in 4 years)
• Diabetes is the most common reason for commencing dialysis
• Diabetes can lead to nerve damage and possible leg or foot amputations in extreme cases
• Diabetes is the most common cause of nontraumatic lower limb amputation.
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Type Two Diabetes – Diabetic Coma – Are You At Risk
For so many with Diabetes, the thought of ending up in a diabetic coma is a worst case scenario. There is no question. Such a coma is a very serious situation. This often occurs as a result of one of three different causes: severe diabetic hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis in combination with other symptoms or hyperosmolar nonketonic coma. Each one involves different causes. The medical term diabetic coma is a general term used when someone comes up unconscious with diabetes. Modern medical staff knows what to look for to figure out what is causing the problem. It is critical for you to recognize early medical symptoms in yourself to avoid losing consciousness. Let’s look at each type and then what may happen with each.The first one is severe diabetic hypoglycemia. That long medical term means that your glucose levels have plummeted too low. It often occurs if a patient takes too much insulin or something else causes the blood glucose to drop unexpectedly. People with Diabetes will likely deal with some periods of hypoglycemia off and on. It is actually very uncommon for levels to fall so low as to induce a coma. If coma happens, the paramedics or hospital will give the patient intravenous glucose or glucagon to stimulate glucose release. This will elevate glucose levels in the blood stream.The next type to consider is a coma caused by diabetic ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis begins when the body runs out of insulin. To get the much needed energy energy, the human body starts converting fat deposits of the person’s body into energy. This action causes the build-up of ketones in the blood stream. The ketone buildup may result in many severe medical and health symptoms besides loss of consciousness. Vomiting, dehydration, confusion, and shallow irregular breathing are common. People with type 2 diabetes get this form of diabetic coma less often than the first one. Treatment involves rehydration and giving insulin to stop the generation of more ketones.
The last type of diabetic coma is one referred to as hyperosmolar nonketonic coma. This type of coma develops as a combination of severe hyperglycemia and dehydration. Hyperglycemia is the term for elevated levels of circulating glucose in the blood stream. When high levels of sugar combine with severe loss of fluids, the patient may then fall into a coma very rapidly. This form of coma is the most deadly in the diabetes community. It only begins to be seen as lethargy. Without overt symptoms, so many people fall into a coma without any warning. Treatment includes gradual rehydration and insulin introduction.
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Getting Started
Diabetes for Dopes !!
Control your diabetes – otherwise it WILL get worse.
You should make sure it doesn’t get worse in
THE FIRST 10 YEARS – so you can get off to a good start for your future health.
Don’t eat the following: minimise carbs especially
white flour based breads and pastries (pies) and chips (any sort)
and cookies/biscuits – these tend to have no fibre !!! that’s why !!!
You will need to get your carbs from fruit and
veggies as best you can. You can slowly learn to do this.
People with Diabetes do not really need to have a special diet.
In fact, the recommended food for diabeticsis same for those without diabetes,
that is a balanced and healthy diet. It should include necessary
proteins, fats and carbohydrates
that the body needs.
Basically, it ought to be low in fat, low in sugar & salt
and avoid a high calorie intake.
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Diabetes Lifestyle changes
Reduce stress this can raise your blood sugars
long term and raise your blood pressure
(which can make any damage on your heart
and blood vessels worse)
Go easy on the alcohol – alcohol is toxic in its
own right; you need to stay as healthy as you can be without added
pressure on your body from too much alcohol.
Go easy on fast foods (they contain bad fats,
they are high in sugars, usually contain no fibre and raise your blood sugars
real fast and for a long time.
Try not to go a day where you miss some
exercise (walking on the spot, squats on a chair, use an exercise bike,
walk down the road, up a hill, swim, do some light weights).
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Exercise
You need exercise, and you need to move
around daily – your muscles get conditioned and this helps your diabetes.
Try and lift weights sometimes – building
muscle can then help burn the sugars in your blood stream.
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Education
If you have diabetes, or think you may soon get diabetes,
see a diabetes educator- get a referral from
your doctor. He’ll know if your a dope and
set you straight with
some beginner’s information. If your a genius,
you will still learn something.
A GP doesn’t have all day to chit chat.
A diabetes educator will fill you in
Read about topics of interest on the internet.
Buy a diabetes book – there are many on the internet
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Health Checkups
You need to get your eyes checked yearly
(minimum, as you can lose some of your eyesight).
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Feet – ooh feet. If you have diabetes for a long time (or even if you have strong diabetes for a short time), your feet can get sick. especially if you get a cut or sore, it can be hard to heal itself.
Plus, with diabetes, after a while, your nerves worsen, and it it is possible
that you cannot actually feel the cut or sore.
Since you don’t know its there, you may ignore it and …….
..it can get worse and really bad without you
actually knowing. You need to check your feet
regularly for this.
You also need to get a professional to check your feet properly at least once a year.
You need a minimum of 6 monthly checkups of your blood (sugar, cholesterol and
maybe other stuff like electrolytes) by your doctor.
It hardly hurts when they take the blood (if you don’t look)
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Monitoring Glucose
Get a machine (it doesn’t hurt). About 40 bucks.
You need to know roughly what it is in the morning these days.
Keep a record for your GP.
2 hrs after eating
(always measure this)
Other rule is – it shouldn’t be high 2 hrs after a meal
(some people think it is best to be less than 119 mg/dl or 6.6 mmol;
or less than 141 – 180 mg/dl or 8-10 mmol, 2 hrs after food is probably ok too)
1 hr after eating
(only measure this sometimes, like with new foods)
should not be too high only 1 hour after a meal
(less than 158 mg/dl or 8.8 mmol is best;
or less than 180 mg/dl or 10 mmol at a minimum is probably ok).
If you want to get it lower – eat less carbs per meal.
Alot of fats plus carbs can push it up too.
Protein plus a little carbs (best from veggies),
plus some (a little) fat and no pure sugar
(in drinks, sweets, desserts, and other things) is best.
If its easily digested – up goes the blood sugars:
whiteflour, pure sugars, and no real fibre.
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Don’t forget, exercises gets it down straight away
20 – 30 min exercise (up to 2 hrs before having a meal; or 10 -20 min light exercise
when you finish a meal, also has a beneficial effect). Check with your doctor if you haven’t exercised for a while.
Your body needs ‘hard to digest food’, if you
want to keep your blood sugars low – fruit (not fruit juice);
brown (whole wheat) bread;
whole wheat cereals (not sugary ones);
no potatoes too (they are too easy to digest -
up go blood sugars).
Proteins with minimum fats are great, especially
white meat – fish, chicken and turkey.
Little ‘Gems’ Little ‘Gems’ Little ‘Gems’
CAUTIONDo not try to self diagnose or treat yourself.Always consult a medical practioner/healthcare provider.Always advise them of your-dietary changes-changes in exercise or activity levels-if you begin to take supplements (as these can interfere with your medicines)
WEIGHT LOSSLose only 10% of your weight and decreaseyour risk of dangerous complications !
HELP YOURSELFDiabetes is like aging 10 years. So do something.
Lifestyle ChangesChanges in diet and exercise are more effective than drugs in lower blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes
SupportListen to people speak about interesting areas you should know about.This is a great support Group if you don’t have one.http://diabetespowershow.com/
Start EarlyTightly controlling your blood sugar levels soon after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes can lead to lower risks of diabetes complications—including heart disease and death—years later.
ExerciseMore exercise doesn’t mean you need to join a gym – walk a bit to work,park far from the shopping centre, take the stairs,keep moving and be active,that’s what the body was designed for !!
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetesincreased hungerincreased thirstfatigue
increased urination, esp. at night
sores that do not heal
infections such as thrush or skin infections such as boils or fungal skin infections
blurred vision
burning, numbness or tingling in the feet or hands
weight loss
weight gain
irritability and mood changes
headaches
dizziness
ED
carpal tunnel syndrome and Bell’s Palsy (can be caused by high blood sugar)
Symptoms of high blood sugar:
• Excessive hunger and/or thirst
• Weight loss
• Excessive urinationSymptoms of low blood sugar:
• Cool, clammy skin
• Hunger
• Numbness in your mouth
• Fluttering in your chest
• Feeling faint
Seek medical advice if you think you may have these symptoms
Health Checks.You will need to have the following checks regularly:Blood PressureCholesterol
HbA1c (sugars in the blood for the last 3 months)
Feet
Eyes
Kidney function (urine test for protein)
Teeth and Gums (high blood sugar can affect these)
ExerciseRemember to exercise regularly
Fats – badDont consume trans fats. They are toxic!Look out for them in processed and fast foods.
Food LabelsLearn to read them. A Dietician can teach you.
Exercise1 or 2 Days later, the beneficial effects of exercise on Diabetes are lost.So you need to continue exercise regularly – daily or several (4-5 times a week).
ExerciseHigh blood pressure can make the effects of diabetes much much worse.Exercise also lowers blood pressure!
ExerciseYou should exercise 20-40 minutes everday.Or, 5 days a week please.Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, dancing, tennis weight training and other activities with moving around!
Family HistoryDont ignore it !If a family member has Type 2 diabetes, you may very well get it too.Lifestyle is critical.
Watch that creeping weight gain.
It can be an indicator that diabetes is on its way.
Ask your doctor what you need to do (basically follow this guide:
eat healthy, exercise, lose weight(and make sure you lose all fat in your stomach area).
Family HistoryTell your children, their children, and their children about the family risk of diabetes, and what they can do to start preventing it.
Herbal, Vitamin or Nutritional Supplements Some may be useful in helping to slightly lower or manage blood sugar in diabetes.Best is to discuss this with an ‘alternative’ or complementary health practitioner.
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Tips ‘n Tricks Tips ‘n Tricks
FOOTCAREUse a mirror to examine the underside of your feet. Try using a lamp for more light to light up your feet.Infections and ulcers are hard to stop in diabetics once they start
EXERCISENOTE: Consult your doctor before undertaking exercisesTry sitting on a chair. Stand and Sit. Do it 5 – 20 times. Repeat.SwimWalkUse Small HandweightsTalk to your doctor first!
FRUITEat fruit with skin on (after washing). Blood glucose rises slower this way.
MILK Use low fat milk.
NUTSEat 1 teaspoon peanut butter or 6 almonds a day. They are good for your heart.
BREADEat wholemeal or multi grain bread only.
NutsEat a handful of nuts a day. They are so healthy. With a meal they also stop blood sugars rising too quick. Not too many, you will put in weight!!!
Flour.Don’t eat white flour. Use wholegrain flour.
FeetMoisturise feet whenever you remember. This helps them a bit, and protects the skin.
Blood Pressure.Buy a machine, a check it once a week.
Cocoa PowderCocoa is good for you (like red wine).Rich in antioxidants.But not too much, and no sugar !
Testing blood sugars with a meterBest time to test is when you awake before breakfast 2 hours after eating and at bedtime
Smoking – Quit
StressNo stress.It’s a killer !Learn to manage it – breathe deeply, change your work patterns, get some advice or help!
BE AWARE OF STRESS!
It can increase blood sugars!
FoodTry to eat products that are wholegrain. These will not increase blood sugars so much as non-wholegrain products.Wholegrain breads, flour, cereals, crackers, crisps are available in wholegrain varieties.
Fruit JuiceNo fruit juices from the shop - especially with added sugars ! Eat raw fruit.
TeethBrush teeth twice a day.Floss regularly (buy a flosser with a handle to help!)High blood sugars help cause gum disease. Take care of your teeth and see your dentist regularly.
Vitamin D and SunshineSunshine helps your body make Vitamin D.Get 20 min a day(but not between 11-4 in summer). Vitamin D helps your immune system and general health.
Relax?Learn relaxation methods
Cinnamon might help lower blood glucose. Cinnamon helps with insulin action in the body.CAUTION: Cinnamon may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with drugs that increase the risk of bleeding. Some examples include aspirin, anticoagulants (“blood thinners”) such as warfarin (Coumadin®) or heparin, anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel (Plavix®), and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) or naproxen (Naprosyn®, Aleve®).Source: http://www.wellness.com/reference/food/cinnamon-cinnamomum-spp/dosing-and-safety
Ground Ginger might help lower blood glucose.Ginger helps with digestion and helps food move down along the digestive system quicker.Ground Ginger from the supermarket is convenient. But Tea made with fresh slices of ginger (5 min brew) is also fine.CAUTION: Because ginger increases bile flow, it is contraindicated in people with gallstonesSource: http://www.yourhealth.com.au/information-on-natural-medicine-herbs-detail.php?name=Ginger
PotatoesInstead of mashed potatoes, have mashed cauliflower.You can’t eat potatoes!You can eat a sweet potato in place of a white potato: they are low on the glycemic index scale.
CholesterolExercise reduces it.
20 min walk 3-4 times a week good. 40 min even better.
Desserts after dinner/ Cakes at birthdays/ SweetsEver wondered where all that extra weight came from over the years? Probably from all those big servings of sweets.JUST A SMALL SPOONFULL PLEASE!
FootcareNever walk barefoot. Never. Ever!
Sleep8 Hours a night please as part of a healthy lifestyle is a must.
FibreTaken 20 min before a meal (for example Metamucil),may help with blood glucose levels from going too high after food. Take fibre supplements regularly.
FruitAs mentioned, eat food with a low Glycaemic Index.Learn the Glycaemic (GI) Index tables, and which fruits increase blood sugar (the fruits with the biggest numbers are the worst!).Eat in moderation.
Fruit JuiceAvoid all fruit juices. Always eat fruits raw and as whole pieces, never juiced. Blood sugar rises more slowly this way.
FoodDiabetics dont have a special DIET.They just have a BALANCED Diet, but need to watch which foods they can eat, they need to watch portion size, and how they combine foods.
FootcareMake sure footwear does not damage feet. Wear socks and comfortable fitting shoes.
Sweets and DesertsThese can be eaten as part of a BALANCED DIET. Very small quantities please.
FoodsEat food with a low Glycaemic Index.Learn the Glycaemic (GI) Index tables, and which foods increase blood sugar (the foods with the numbers are the worst!)See the Page on my website site called: ‘Glycaemic Index’ See the Page on site called: ‘Diet In Diabetes’see links on sidebar for my website !!
Feeling a bit Depressed (or I can’t! Grrrr!)Sometimes we just can’t go at it alone. Ask your doc for some help please!Watch this video please – The video below is very encouraging !!!
High Blood PressureCombined with diabetes, it can be very dangerous to your life!Learn about high blood pressure and make sure yours is controlled (diet, lifestyle, medicines etc).
Buy an eBook on reversing the effects of diabetes.(At this stage there is no cure, but you can start reversing the bad effects, by reducing your blood sugar levels to as close to normal levels as possible). Diabetes cannot be reversed, but you can reverse high blood sugar in Diabetes! Death to Diabetes …..Beat and Reverse Effects of Type 2Diabetes
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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
Pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the chest
Discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach
Shortness of breath
Breaking into a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness
Stroke Warning Signs
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
If you experience these symptoms above, do not hesitate. Phone an ambulance immediately.
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Lower Blood Sugar Tips
DietChange Eating habits.Diet and Exercise changes will lower your blood sugar.It’s a fact!
Weight lossIncreased Belly fat affects your blood sugar levels.Reduce belly fat for lower blood sugar levels!
ExerciseEven 2 hours before or after a meal helps reduce blood glucose.Even a 10 minute walk.Right after a meal a slow ‘stroll’ helps compensate for lack of insulin in Type 2s.
Talk to your doctor first!
SugarBrown sugar is not a healthy alternative (like brown rice or brown flour)
FoodLearn the Glycaemic Index (GI) value of foods. Eat foods with a LOW GI index value!! This will help get your blood sugars down.See the ‘Glycaemic Index’ Page on my website.see the sidebar for links!!
Meal SpacingDon’t eat all your food in one or two big meals.Eat more meals, smaller meals, spaced several hours apart.
Buy A MeterIf you search the web, you may even find one for free.See which foods raise your blood sugar levels the most.Measure 2 hours after the START of a meal.
Look around this site for the numbers and blood sugar levels you should aim for.
You dont have to measure all the time:
one day measure at lunch, on another day at dinner time, and on another day breakfast time.
This is what you should aim for
Fasting blood sugar (glucose) of 4 – 7 mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl) (when you wake up)
Your blood glucose levels before meals should be between 4 and 7 mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl)
2 After the START OF meals: preferred levels are less than 10 mmol/l or less than 180 mg/dl
To achieve very good control (HbA1c of 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 of less than 6.0 mmol/l (108 mg/dl ) and after-meal levels (2 hours after a meal) of less than 8.0 mmol/l (141 mg/dl).
Restaurant EatingTry grilled fish, salads, bbq chicken with salad or vegetables, steak and salad, seafood salad, scrambled eggs, poached eggs, pizza – 1 slice of vegetarian if you really must,; sauces can be loaded with fats and sugars; ask for olive oil or vinegar dressings on salads
MeterWash hands before testing for blood sugars. You may have traces of food on your hands, which may contain sugars.So you will get a higher (wrong) reading.Not alcohol please, just mild soap and water.
CoffeeReduce it, drink decaf, or even none at all!It can raise blood sugars.
OilOlive oil is a healthy option.Also healthy are avocados, raw nuts and seeds such as peanuts and cashews. Not too much please (remember, they are fats!).Eat a few nuts daily.
OilAvoid eating foods which contain trans fats in the food label.Olive oil DOES NOT contain TRANS FATS.
MealsNo big heavy meals please.Break up your meals into smaller frequent meals, preferably 3 times a day.So blood sugar levels will not rise too high!
High Blood Sugars in the Morning?Eat less at night time.Exercise a bit at night.
StressStress causes the liver to dump more sugar into the bloodstream.Reduce it any way you can: help, relaxation techniques, walk/exercise, get help.
ExerciseResistance training and weight training increase muscle mass.This leads to muscle ‘burning’ more sugars on a daily basis.It also increases insulin sensitivity (makes the insulin work better).
Check with your Doctor first!
WEIGHT LOSSIf you lose weight, your blood sugar levels will also fall.Lose only 10% of your body weight and decrease your risk of dangerous complications !
Sugar SubstitutesUse these instead of sugar if you must.A dietician can advise the ideal ones.
Food Golden Rule :ALWAYS have carbohydrates mixed with protein (even better, add a LITTLE fat as well !)This stops blood sugars rising to quick.
FoodsA LITTLE bit of fat (oil, cheese, butter), vinegar (acidity) and nuts (just a few) stop blood glucose from going too high after a high carbohydrate meal.
FoodsEat food with a low Glycaemic Index.Learn the Glycaemic (GI) Index tables, and which foods increase blood sugar (the foods with the highest numbers are the worst!)See the Page on my website site called: ‘Glycaemic Index’ See the Page on site called: ‘Diet In Diabetes’
see sidebar for links!!
ExerciseA bit here, 20 minutes, a bit there, another 10 minutes, it all adds up and the end.Aim for 20 min to 1 hour a day !
AlcoholIn moderation or small amounts only please.
ExerciseA light 10 – 20 min casual stroll after meals can help keep after meal blood sugars down.
Processed MeatsMinimise consumption please, especially hot dogs, bacon, salami or sausage.White meat (chicken, turkey) or fish only please.
Soft DrinksStop drinking these.
Fasting Blood SugarsKeep these low. So your blood sugar levels won’t go so high after a meal.
FatsReduce animal fat consumption, found in meats, cheese and dairy products. Get your fats from these (plant) sources – such olive oil, nuts and avocados.
CarbohydratesBAD: Reduce the consumption of ‘simple’ carbohydrates like white flour bread and white rice.GOOD: Try brown (wholemeal bread) or brown rice.GOOD: Increase the consumption of complex carbohydrates.
Complex carbohydrates are slow to digest and have a low glycemic index.
Examples of simple and complex carbohydrates
From http://www.howtothinkthin.com/instincts2.htm BAD: ‘simple’ carbohydrates: Table sugar Corn syrup Fruit juice Candy Cake Bread made with white flour Pasta made with white flour Soda pop, such as Coke®, Pepsi®, Mountain Dew®, etc. Candy All baked goods made with white flour Most packaged cereals. GOOD: ‘complex’ carbohydrates
FoodPlease, no potatoes, pizza, doughnuts, chips french fries, fried chicken, processed foods (even those containing vegetables), pies, cakes, whiteflour goods, and products containing sugar.Remember, eat complex carbohydrates, wholegrain food products (wholemeal/wholegrain bread), wholemeal flour, brown rice, and you can eat foods with a low GI (Glycaemic Index Value).Fish, chicken and many vegetables (see above) are good.
FibreEat fibre rich foods. This delays sugar absorption into your bloodstream.
WaterDrink water. It dilutes the blood, lower blood sugar,so Never be dehydrated!
FoodAvoid processed foods.They are high fat, high salt, usually high sugar. They are usually low fibre.These will raise blood sugars.
FoodAvoid FAST foods. They are high fat, high salt, usually high sugar.They are usually low fibre.These will raise blood sugars.
FoodAdd vinegar to salads etc. This delays digestion and reduces rises in blood sugar.
There’s no doubt about it, losing fat the traditional way is tough, arduous and stressful.
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Information On Type 2 Diabetes
Complete Analysis of Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious condition which can lead to serious disorders of the body. It does not have a simple or permanent cure yet, but it can certainly be controlled by lifestyle changes. These changes include a healthy diet, eating plans, and regular physical activity or exercise.
Diabetes is the result of high sugar (glucose) levels in the blood which occurs after eating many different types foods, but especially poor quality carbohydrates (in white flour, sugary sweets and in highly processed foods which contain little fibre; you need fibre in foods to help you slow down the rapid rate of sugar absorption from the intestines ?otherwise
blood sugar levels will rise too quickly!). The high levels of sugar in the blood stream circulate around the body causing damage to all the major organs of the body including eyes, heart, kidneys, blood circulation system (arteries) and your sex organs.
There are two different types of Diabetes. This article is about Type ii Diabetes, the most common form of Diabetes. It is diagnosed with the help of a test called the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). In this test, the individual is provided with a sweet drink having 75 grams of sugar (glucose). After a period of two hours, a blood sample is taken for examination of the glucose level. If the result is 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l) or more, then you are a diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
Role of Diet:
You can certainly control Diabetes effectively with a good ‘diet plan’ which must include only minimal amounts of simple sugars (sweets) and simple carbohydrates (like white flour products). You now need to eat ‘complex’ carbohydrates such as wholegrain products (with plenty of fibre), vegetables (but not potatoes), beans and pulses (chickpeas, lentils and peas). Also, you need to change your eating habits by eating frequent smaller sized meals. This will mean there will be smaller rises in your blood sugar levels after eating smaller sized meals (instead of really big rises in blood glucose if you have only one or two really heavy (big) meals a day). So, you should eat more of fresh vegetables and fruits while reducing the intake of white flour (although brown (wholemeal) flour is good), reduce white rice (although wholegrain brown rice is good) and foods high in fat (especially those with a lot of trans and saturated fats!). Avoid the intake of excessive oil and try to use olive oil instead of other forms of oils. Even people who don’t have Diabetes should follow this eating plan as it is healthy and may even prevent the onset of Diabetes!
Firstly, do regular exercise (you can easily walk 10-20 minutes a day) to keep yourself fit and active, and also to burn and help your body reduce the sugar (glucose) levels in your blood. As mentioned, you need to change your life style by changing your eating habits. So, eat in smaller portions by dividing three big meals a day into six smaller meals. Change your menu to include lower amounts of simple carbohydrates, sugar and salt intake.
Keep a check of your blood sugar level regularly and avoid any large increases in blood glucose by eating correctly and by keeping yourself fit, healthy and active. Consult your dietitian and physician regularly with your sugar level records.
90 % of the individuals who have Type ii Diabetes are over weight according to research surveys. So, exercise has a great role to play in avoiding Diabetes, and controlling it once you get it. Exercise will not only help you to maintain an ideal body weight but you will also gain the health benefits of being fit and active in your life! Do regular exercise in any form, preferably to a time schedule (10, 20 or 30 min) and building up to 30 min a day, 4-5 times a week. But speak to your doctor before you begin! Walking, jogging, swimming and yoga are good exercises to achieve the required level of physical activity to help you reduce your blood sugars!
There is no permanent cure for Diabetes but you can help prevent or control it by a good diet plan, regular exercise, medication (if required) and avoiding all types of stress (which can increase your blood sugars!). So, eat a healthy and controlled diet with smaller portions, avoid stress, take any required medications and do exercise to enjoy life with Diabetes!
There is no room for play when dealing with serious conditions like Diabetes. The right treatment should be taken right away in case that you find out that you suffer from this disease. Leave it untreated and it will lead to some very serious consequences, such as developing other health related conditions or even aggravated Diabetes. So it is really important to keep these aspects in mind and go see a doctor if you think there may be something wrong with you. There are still people out there who do not even know they have
Diabetes, all this because they do not check with their doctor once in a while. You must be motivated enough to keep your good health the way you want it, just doing nothing is not enough! Just think that you double the chances of getting a heart related disease if you even have pre diabetes, which is just the first stage! It is very important to maintain a healthy eating routine, so that you consume little fat, salt and so on. So keep in mind that the right treatment is advised in the event that you are diagnosed with Diabetes. Keep reading and find out about the types of Diabetes and how you can treat Diabetes the right way.
The first type of Diabetes is Type 1. There are two types actually, Type 1 and Type 2. The Type 1 is sometimes known as Juvenile Diabetes because it oftentimes occurs early in a person’s life. It is caused by the fact that, for some reason, the body is unable to produce a sufficient quantity of insulin. Insulin represents a hormone which is responsible for clearing away and reducing the glucose from your blood, by moving glucose into the cells of the body (for example, the muscles) to provide your cells with the glucose and energy they need. The insufficient insulin level which occurs in Type 1 Diabetes is caused by the immune system, destroying whatever cells are producing insulin (located in your pancreas). The cells that are used to create the insulin are actually named beta cells, located in the pancreas. It is when the glucose remains in your blood, instead of getting inside the cells, that the serious problems of Diabetes occur.
The second type of Diabetes (Type ii Diabetes), represents a different metabolic disorder caused by the fact that, like Type 1 Diabetes, the body is not able to produce enough (or even use) insulin. This is a very common form of Diabetes; about 90% of the Diabetes patients out there suffer from this type. This disorder does not happen overnight like others, but it builds up over time and it usually hits you in your adult years. This is why it is so important to take regular annual Diabetes tests! You could be suffering from a low-level type of Diabetes (called pre Diabetes which eventually leads to full blown Diabetes) and you do not even know it, and if you leave it untreated, it will develop into Type ii Diabetes, which is the last and most serious form of Diabetes. There are many forms of treatment out there, but the most common and used treatment (only as a final resort, if changes in diet, exercise and body weight loss doesn’t work) is the administration of insulin into your system.
Suffering from any of the complications of Diabetes can be a very difficult thing to go through. Even if you are one tough individual, it can be pretty devastating for you, and both your family and friends. This is why you must treat this condition (Diabetes) at the right time and not wait any longer! A very sad fact is that there are people out there in the world who do not even know they have Diabetes, even though they do. Poor availability of diabetes information on Diabetes and lack of education on other health topics and not going for regular examinations is usually the reason! There are however many ways in which Diabetes can be prevented. Read on further and find out some of them. By the end of this article, we hope that you learn something useful and put it to good use, because your good health is one of the most important things you have.
It is a proven fact that people who suffer from Diabetes also have a very high risk of developing other health conditions, such as heart attack or stroke. It is even worse for you if you develop Diabetes and already suffer from other existing conditions. Another proven fact is that most of the people who suffer a heart attack (or develop various other kinds of heart disease) are the ones that also suffer from Diabetes. It is very important that you go to a doctor and have a blood test performed in order to find out if you have Diabetes. If you suspect that you may get Diabetes (but do not have it), then the right thing to do is to take a step in the right direction in order to never develop it in your life. This includes undertaking physical exercise or sport, eating healthy foods and eating the right portion sizes, and losing any bad habits such as smoking and excessive drinking.
An awful heart disease we hear about is coronary artery disease (CAD). This condition occurs when the blood vessels in the heart are blocked, or narrowed down. This is the most common condition that people who have Diabetes develop, because fat deposits in the walls of these vessels, blocking them, and their correct functioning is no longer a possible option. Imagine what this can lead to if it is left untreated. If you feel any heart related problems or pain in the chest area, then immediately go see a doctor to find out exactly what is wrong, because it can be fatal! It can lead to a heart attack, which is very possible considering the fact that the blood supply to your heart becomes less and less, as more and more fat deposits into the blood vessels. A stroke is another possibility, and this happens when vessels are suddenly blocked, either by fat or by blood clots.
The truth is that no one deserves to go through this, but life does not work that way. If you do not take good care of your ‘mind, body and health,’ you basically increase the chances of developing conditions like this one.
Unfortunately, there are still people who do not yet even know they have Diabetes. There are some easy steps that you can take in order to find out. This is extremely important for your health. So if you think you may have Diabetes, it is vital to do the right tests. Having ‘annual check-ups’ is a must, so speak with your doctor. The tests are available at just about any clinic. These tests will help determine the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood, so you can order an annual FBS (which stands for Fasting Blood Sugar), an OGTT (meaning Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) and a few other tests that will help you determine if you suffer (or about to suffer) from Diabetes. Read on further and find out what these tests actually mean and what symptoms (of high blood sugar levels) a Diabetes patient actually has.
The first test, the FBS or Fasting Blood Sugar test can determine exactly what its name suggests: the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. If the results tell you that you have between 72 – 99 mg/dl (or 4 – 5.5 mmol/l), then there is no real reason to worry as these are normal results. To put it more simply, if you get these values, your blood sugar is normal. However, you may get slightly higher values between 100 -126 mg/dl (5.6 – 7 mmol/l). This means that you will have been diagnosed with pre Diabetes. This means that you have sugar (glucose) in your blood above normal and if you leave this untreated, it can evolve into Type ii Diabetes. There are also individuals in which this test will give a value above 126 mg/dl (7 mmol/l). In these cases the person is almost surely likely to be suffering from Type ii Diabetes and seeking immediate medical help is advised. To make sure a correct diagnosis is made, doctors advise taking the test twice, on two different occasions, to make sure that both tests give the same blood glucose values so a correct diagnosis can be made.
The second type of test we mentioned is the OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test). It is basically an oral glucose test in which you will be given a small amount of sugar (glucose) for you to drink. After two hours, a sample of your blood is collected and analyzed in order to check your blood glucose level. Anything above 140 mg/dl (7.7 mmol/l) is not considered a normal value, meaning that you have an unhealthy glucose tolerance and this could be a clear sign of pre-Diabetes. In some other cases the results show a value of over 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l). In these cases the patient is diagnosed with Type ii Diabetes.
Type ii Diabetes can be a very serious and dangerous disease, especially if you are already suffering from other chronic diseases. It can be very dangerous in many cases, so changes in diet, lifestyle, undertaking exercise, or taking the right medication is a must!
Even if you do not suffer from Diabetes (which can be a very difficult condition to manage) it is very important for your well being to take the right measures in order to remain healthy and to prevent it. There are some easy steps you can take in order to achieve this, such as adopting and maintaining a healthy life style. Not only will this reduce the risk of developing the condition of Diabetes, which can come in many forms, but it can also prevent other serious conditions such as heart disease. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can mean many things, but the good news is that there is really no need to exaggerate anything to achieve this. It just basically means eating healthy (maintaining a healthy diet), keeping your weight to a normal level for your height (you can find lots of diabetes information on this on the web, such as charts), undertaking exercise and sport (even if you are not very fit as a person, a simple everyday walk can mean a lot for your health!), quitting bad habits (such as smoking or excessive drinking ) and reducing your exposure to stress (this means trying to fix and addressing any aspect of your life that causes stress for you, within the limits of possibility of course!). It is also OK for your new and healthy lifestyle to continually change, improve and adapt (depending on your knowledge, requirements, resources and time) as you learn how to properly make changes for the better. However don’t start something and then quit (or not stick with the plan). New technology advances and new health discoveries will help surely help you with this (if you choose to go down this path). It is crucial that you learn anything you can about different aspects of positive lifestyles and adapt to it! Like we said in the beginning, do not exaggerate anything and only do things that you feel comfortable with.
Eating healthy foods is an easy step to start with. This means that you should minimize fast-food, junk-food, and not too many sugary sweets please; they can have a nasty effect on your health and blood sugars (glucose) if they are consumed over a long periods of time. Medical research has shown that by adopting a healthy diet you greatly reduce the risks of developing various conditions, especially the chronic diseases such as Diabetes. Choose a healthy diet that includes a large amount of fruit and vegetables, which contain the important fibre you need to lower the rate (or slow down) sugar (glucose) absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, so your blood glucose levels don’t rise too quickly! It is also very important to consume vegetables as they are (raw) and try not to overcook them as they lose all their wonderful healthy nutrients. A good healthy diet is also one that contains low fat, low salt low cholesterol and low saturated fat (less than 6 g per 100g). The cholesterol is a major factor for heart disease not helped by too many fast-food type of meals. Always be well informed of the nutritional content when consuming new types (and old types!) of food; again there is a lot of useful diabetes information on this topic out there.
It is equally important to maintain a normal healthy weight for your body. It is proven and you surely know this by now, that excess body fat often times leads to heart (cardiovascular) conditions and other health problems, such as Type 2 Diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type 2 Diabetes Information
Useful Information about Type ii Diabetes
Millions of people around the world have been diagnosed with diabetes (but many others don’t even yet know they have it!). This condition has no cure but fortunately it can be controlled successfully with a little bit of attention and a little bit of hard work. This article is about Type ii Diabetes and it will surely guide you towards the important aspects of controlling this condition. After reading this article you will see that you can surely get on with your life’s daily activities and control your blood sugar levels with the help of a suggested diet plan and the introduction of physical activity and exercise.
Diabetes Education about type 2:
Diabetes is a condition in which there is an excess amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Diabetes is the result of high glucose in the blood which can occur after eating many different types foods, but especially poor quality carbohydrates (from white flour, sugary sweets, and from highly processed foods which contain little fibre; you need fibre in your foods to help slow down the rapid rate of sugar absorption from the intestines ?otherwise blood sugar levels will rise too quickly!).
There are different types of Diabetes and this article will highlight Type ii Diabetes.
Diagnosis of Type ii Diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, is confirmed with the help of a test called the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). In this test the patient is provided with a drink having 75 grams of sugar (glucose). After a period of two hours, a blood sample is taken for examination of the blood glucose level. If the result is 11 mmol/l (200 mg/dl) or more, then a diagnosis Type ii Diabetes is confirmed.
Diet in Diabetes:
You can certainly control Diabetes effectively with a diet and eating plan which must include only minimal amounts of simple sugars (sweets) and simple carbohydrates (white flour products). You now need to eat ‘complex’ carbohydrates such as wholegrain products (with plenty of fibre), vegetables (but not potatoes), beans and pulses (chickpeas, lentils and peas). Also, you need to change your eating habits by eating frequently and eating smaller sized meals. This will mean that there are smaller rises in your blood sugar after these smaller meals (instead of really big rises in blood glucose if you have only one or two really heavy (big) meals a day). So, you should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables while reducing the intake of white flour (although brown (wholemeal) flour is good), reducing white rice (although wholegrain brown rice is good) and reducing foods high in fat (especially with a lot of trans and saturated fats!). Avoid the intake of excessive oils and try to use olive oil instead of other forms of oils.
Even people who don’t have diabetes should follow this eating plan as it is healthy and may even prevent the onset of diabetes!
Lifestyle Changes:
A healthy lifestyle will surely help you to control diabetes and its serious complications.
Firstly, do regular exercise (you can easily walk 10-20 minutes a day) to keep yourself fit and active, and also to burn and help your body reduce the sugar (glucose) levels in your blood. You also need to change your life style by modifying your eating habits. Eat smaller portions by dividing three big meals a day into six smaller ones. Alter your menu to include a smaller amounts of simple
carbohydrates (like white flour, sugary sweets and white rice) and also include less sugar and salt intake as well.
Keep a check on your blood glucose levels regularly. Try to avoid any sudden large increases in your blood glucose by eating correctly and keeping yourself fit and healthy (by keeping active). Consult your dietitian and physician regularly with your blood sugar level records.
Your lifestyle plays a vital role in determining and controlling you blood sugar levels. So change your lifestyle by changing your meal quality and quantities. Eat smaller portions. Also try to reduce the amount of calories and the level of simple carbohydrates. And do regular exercise to keep yourself fit and active!
Role of Exercise in Diabetes:
90 % of the individuals who have Type 2 Diabetes are over weight according to research surveys. So exercise has a great role to play in avoiding diabetes, or controlling it once you get it! Exercise will not only help you to maintain an ideal body weight but you will also gain the health benefits of being fit and active in life. Do regular exercise in any form, preferably to a time schedule (10, 20 or 30 min) and building up to 30 min a day, 4-5 times a week. But speak to your doctor before you begin any exercise plan! Walking, jogging, swimming and yoga are good exercises to help achieve the required level of physical activity to help you reduce your blood sugars!
Exercise will surely help you to control your cholesterol level and it will certainly also help you control your body weight.
Prevention of Diabetes:
Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented in 60 % of cases by simply altering your lifestyle by incorporating good habits such as eating a balanced diet, maintaining a close to ideal body weight and undertaking regular physical activity and exercise! So, eat a healthy and controlled diet with smaller portions, avoid stress (which can increase your blood sugars) take any of the required medications and do regular exercise to enjoy life with diabetes!
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information About Type 2 Diabetes
Why so many people have diabetes and how many people
have diabetes around the world?
Diabetes is a serious disease and it is spreading more and more every year around the whole world.
There are two types. Type 2 Diabetes can possibly be prevented but Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented at this stage.
Almost 230 million people around the world have diabetes, almost 6% of the world’s adult population with 90 % having
There may be many reasons for the onset of diabetes.
Some are highlighted as follows:
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If you have family history of diabetes, then there is a greater risk that you may also get this condition.
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Aging is another factor. At an age of 45 years and above, the chances of getting this condition are also higher (however, younger people are also now being commonly diagnosed).
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If you develop ‘resistance’ to insulin, you may also eventually be prone to diabetes.
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Insulin resistance can sometimes be a part of a syndrome which includes high blood pressure, obesity (especially midline obesity, around the waist), cholesterol abnormalities and an increased risk for blood clotting.
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This syndrome is now known as metabolic syndrome but can also be known as syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome. Those with this combination of symptoms are most often observed to be overweight or obese.
Symptoms of Diabetes:
The following are some common symptoms of diabetes:
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Feeling of extreme thirst and hunger
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More frequent urination
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Slow healing of wounds
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Sudden weight loss
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Dryness and itching on skin
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Fatigue
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Frequent yeast infections on different parts of body
Living with Type 2 Diabetes:
It is true that there is no permanent cure for diabetes at this stage, but you can still live a healthy life with diabetes. What you need to do is change your eating habits by eating less simple carbohydrates, less simple sugars and less saturated fat; and focusing more on the consumption of complex carbohydrates, wholegrains, small amounts of quality protein and consuming the right fresh fruits and vegetables. You must also change your lifestyle by dividing your three big meals into of 5-6 meals small ones per day. Regular exercise is a must to avoid both the body weight increases and to help to control blood sugar rises (which often occurs in diabetes).
You must also keep a regular record of your blood sugar levels and consult with your physician and dietitian regularly. Closely follow any prescribed medication regimes they give you and avoid any delays in any of the various health checks and treatments you are prescribed or require (such as eye and foot checkups etc).
Doing all this will help you enjoy life with diabetes!
About the Author
The Author Dr Michael Hutch is a Type 3 Diabetic (I have family and friends with Type I and Type II diabetes which I have helped for over 20 years).
I studied for a PhD in Medicine from an Australian University in the 1980s and have also taught medical students about medicines.
I have also worked in the Pharmaceutical drug industry for over a decade as well as for several years in the Government’s Drug safety programme.
Although the complete reversal of Type 2 Diabetes through diet alone is still open for debate, it is widely that accepted that adhering to a diabetes diet plays an important part in managing the disease. The foods that one does and does not eat play a crucial role in his/her overall health as well as keeping the disease at bay. Whether your goal is to attempt to eradicate your symptoms altogether or to simply slow the progression of them, everyone with diabetes should play close attention to composition of their diet.
As the role that our diet plays in prevention, as well as onset ofDiabetes 2, is well known it would stand to reason that it will greatly impact the effect the disease has on someone as well. Interestingly, although type 2 is much more dependent and responsive to a diabetes diet, type 1 can be managed to some degree through nutrition as well. Exercise is also said to have a significant impact on both types as well. This makes it clear that a healthy lifestyle, as a whole, can do a great deal to improve, and possibly eliminate, Type 2 Diabetes.
First and foremost, if weight is currently an issue, there should be a focus on reduction. Being overweight is one of the primary risk factors in developing Type two Diabetes and can play a big part in its progression. It is never too late to start improving your diet and maintaining a healthy weight, but the earlier you start making improvements, the better off you will be. Any adjustments you can make to lower your body fat through a diabetes diet and exercise will greatly serve you by keeping the severity and incidence of your symptoms at bay.
Proper nutrition for diabetes type 2 involves a well balanced diet. This diet should include a variety of vegetables and whole grains that are low on the glycemic index. Focusing on slow burning carbohydrates instead of high glycemic ones will help you manage your blood sugar level and keep it on an even keel. You should also make sure to include mostly healthy, unsaturated fats, instead of relying on trans and saturated fats that can negatively impact cholesterol levels. Focusing on incorporating a bit of protein at every meal also will help in maintaining your health and an even level of blood sugar. Making sure to moderate these few components will result in a healthy diabetes diet that will lessen the effects and help delay the progression of the disease.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type 2 Diabetes Diet
Diabetes Diet – Learn to Eat Your Usual Foods While Managing Your Disease
Although adhering to Type 2 Diabetes diet may seem like a big adjustment, you can learn ways to incorporate most of your favorite foods in a way that does not negatively affect your condition. Of course, the main focus for any disease should always be to maintain a healthful diet as much as possible. However, that does not mean that you cannot learn to enjoy a variety of foods in moderation. Learning about various foods and their effects on your
health and blood sugar levels will allow you to find ways to incorporate them into your routine.
You should always check with your physician regarding any changes to your diet, especially when dealing with a medical condition so heavily impacted by food choices. However, once you have taken the necessary precautions you can begin to learn the right ways to make your favorite foods a part of your nutrition plan. Even foods like alcohol and sugar can be incorporated as long as they are eaten in small enough quantities and at the right times. It might take a bit of practice to figure out the specific amounts of these substances that you are able to tolerate, but this assessment will go a long way in making your Diabetes 2diet work into your particular lifestyle.
Alcohol and table sugar are two substances that are often completely avoided by Diabetics. However, the majority of people would like to indulge in them every so often. As they can have a significant impact on blood sugar levels, these items need to be consumed much more mindfully than many others. When choosing to drink alcohol, it is important to make sure to imbibe only occasionally and only when your blood sugar levels are extremely stable. However, if you take these precautions and have gotten the ok from your doctor, you should be able to fit it into your own diabetes diet.
Sugar is another substance that can cause a significant spike in blood sugar. Therefore, many people avoid it altogether. However, as sugar is a form of carbohydrate, it has virtually the same effect as eating a carb of a similar quantity. The most important rule of thumb when consuming sugar, if you have diabetes type 2, is to keep your portions small and to balance the rest of your food choices. This means that you should forgo having another form of starch when eating a food containing sugar. It might take a bit of effort, but you can soon learn to incorporate your favorite foods into your Type two Diabetes diet.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 – Doing Your Part in Controlling Your Condition
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition that can oftentimes be managed through good diet and exercise alone. Although medication is sometimes required, there is a lot that you can do to prevent further complications and to hold off on prescription treatment for as long as possible. Much more than diabetes type 1, type 2 is highly responsive to lifestyle changes. Especially if one has been indulging in a diet of high fat, high sugar foods and has not been committed to exercise in the past, they will very likely see a vast improvement once they make some positive changes.
Diabetes 2 is characterized by the body’s inability to properly process insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and plays a vital role in maintaining an even blood sugar level. When food is eaten, insulin is produced and then signals sugar to be taken out of the bloodstream in order to be put into the body’s cells. Both forms of diabetes are due to a malfunction of this system, but in very different ways. Diabetes type 1 occurs when someone’s body is unable to produce insulin. Because of this, they are routinely required to administer the substance in order to make up for their insufficiency. This keeps the whole system running smoothly.
However, Type two Diabetes is quite different. With this condition, one’s is able to produce insulin, but the body does not properly recognize it. Therefore, one’s
blood sugar level never gets regulated as it does not get the signal to transfer the sugar from the blood stream to the cells. Although heredity can play a part in the predisposition to this disease, it is, more often than not, poor lifestyle choices that are responsible for its development. Luckily, this also means that it is more controllable and preventable as well.
Especially if you have genetic risk factors, such as a medical history of diabetes, if you are over 35 years old, or had a low birth weight, it is important to pay attention to the foods that you eat and to maintain a healthy weight. More than anything else, committing to healthy food and lifestyle choices can help in regulating and possibly even curing the disease. Although the exact cause is not yet known, it is well documented that leading a healthier life which includes a nutritious diet as well as a good amount of exercise, allows you to have a great amount of control over preventing and managing diabetes type 2.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 – Your Choices and the Effect They Have on You health
A diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetesdoes not need to lead to a feeling of hopelessness. In fact, it is a condition that is usually able to be controlled, in a large part, by little choices that you make in your day to day life. Although a few of the changes will take some getting used to, for the most part, they are very manageable. The alterations to your diet and lifestyle that work to manage or prevent diabetes are ones that can benefit most anyone, regardless of their current state of
health. By taking control of your health, you can do yourself a tremendous service in helping to lessen the current and future symptoms of this disease.
As Diabetes 2is defined by the body’s resistance to the insulin it produces, managing the condition must be done through methods of controlling blood sugar and insulin levels as much as possible. The reason for this is that insulin is the substance that our body uses in order to take sugar out of our blood stream in order to deliver it to the cells that need it. This process results in lowering our levels of blood sugar. However, when the body does not recognize insulin, you are subject to perpetually elevated blood sugar levels. Although some people feel that this condition is best treated by supplementing your body’s own insulin production, many others feel that this is an ineffective way to treat diabetes type 2. The reasoning for this is that if the body is not sensitive to it in the first place that any additional insulin will be ignored as well. Therefore, there are a good amount of people that choose to focus on maintaining an even blood sugar level through diet and exercise choices, instead of through medication.
Exercise is said to aid the body in its sensitivity to insulin. However, whether or not this is true, it also serves another important purpose. Type two Diabetesis often found as having a strong link to excess weight. Therefore, employing weight reduction methods, such as proper diet and exercise, can go a long way in reducing your risk for the disease. These methods can work on their own, as well as lessening your disposition towards the condition due to being overweight. Adhering to a healthy diabetes diet is another key component in taking control of the disease. Finding an appropriate routine that you can live with will help you best manage your diabetes type 2 and help prevent future complications.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Diabetes Type 2 Diet
Diabetes Type 2 – The Role That Diet Plays
Type 2 Diabetesis defined by someone’s inability to process insulin properly. Insulin is a substance produced by the pancreas that helps the body maintain a steady blood sugar level and bring energy to the cells that need it. However, when the body is no longer sensitive to insulin, people have a difficult time maintaining an even level of blood sugar. Unlike diabetes type 1, type 2 is usually less responsive to doses of supplemental insulin. Although it is sometimes prescribed, if the body is not recognizing it, adding additional amounts are not always an effective treatment. However, even though medication is not always a good choice for treatment, there are actually many things that a person can do on his/her to help manage Diabetes 2. Although not as easy as taking a dose of medication, making healthy changes to your diet and exercise routine are a much more cost effective and long lasting treatment option. Although there is no uniformly accepted cure for diabetes, many physicians and researchers alike do realize the role that nutrition and maintaining a proper weight play in keeping their patients healthy.
To best manage your condition, adhering to an appropriate diabetes diet is absolutely essential. No matter where you are in the course of the disease, whether having just been diagnosed, or having lived with Type two Diabetes for awhile, it is always a good idea to find out what sorts of foods have the largest effect on your blood sugar levels. The most useful and easy way to do this is to pay attention to a food’s glycemic index. This number indicates how quickly it is processed by the body and, therefore, how much of an effect it has on the level of your blood sugar.
Although cutting out high glycemic foods might not be absolutely necessary, it is a good idea to avoid them whenever you can and to learn ways to prevent the large insulin spike associated with them. For example, many doctors advocate making sure that you make sure to pair a protein rich food along with a more high carbohydrate food in order to counteract the high glycemic load of a carb-laden item. Another important tip is to make sure to eat regularly throughout the day without going too long between meals and to make sure to eat only small to moderate amounts of food at each meal or snack. Learning about various dietary tactics such as these will go a long way in helping to manage your diabetes type 2.
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Dr Michael Hutch
Information About Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 – How it Differs From Type 1
Type 2 Diabetesis 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 health as 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.
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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.
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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 2is 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.
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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.
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Dr Michael Hutch
Type 2 Diabetes Information
What Causes Diabetes – A Hot Topic of Debate
What causes Type 2 Diabetesis 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 forDiabetes 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.
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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 sometimes, 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.
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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 healththrough 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Chocolate Recipes!
Finally you can indulge in sweet treats
that are REALLY good for you.
Are you quietly devastated at having to give up all those delicious
chocolate treats you enjoyed?
Are you dismayed at a life-time sentence forbidding those yummy cakes,
pastries and sweet treats that made life fun?
Take heart. It does not have to be this way. I am giving you a solution to your woes
and it comes in the form of delicious low GI, diabetes friendly chocolate.
Before I go any further have a look at the sort of delicious chocolaty treats I am referring to
Chocolate Truffle Tree
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Windmill Celebration Cake
Coconut Cream Chocolate Gataeu
“Oh No!”
I can hear you say…
“Stop tempting me, its torture”.
Are you, like millions of other diabetic sufferers around the world, fighting a war between the voices in your head saying “no” to sweet, sugary chocolate treats and your stomach which is betraying all your good intentions by saying “yes, yes, please, please”.
I am here to inform you that it is time for your stomach to have its way and guess what
those voices in your head will be saying “yes” as well.
It’s a win, win solution all around.
Before I go on let me introduce myself…….
Pamela is the author of international selling eBook “Chocolate Against Child Obesity”
My name is Pamela Vinten and this is my story …
I am a retired Home Economics teacher living on the Gold Coast, Australia. Having studied in Melbourne, I majored in nutrition, food science and biochemistry.
I have maintained a keen interest in nutritional trends for over 40 years and am constantly on the lookout for healthier food options. This was very important to me when I was raising my five children and dealing with the obstacles we all experience while trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
This book is the result of the anguish I have felt over the years as I have watched, and (to be truthful) indulged in, the 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 smooth chocolate that is not only amazingly healthy but diabetic friendly as well.
Enjoy!
Learn the truth as to why my
chocolate is diabetes-safe!
How about a chocolate that is not only low on the glycemic index (GI) but is also incredibly healthy
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