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Posted on October 5, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
Early detection of Diabetes is advisable. Fatigue, excessive urination and blurred vision often indicate the prevalence of Diabetes. Early intervention helps in controlling the disease better.
Diabetes is a disease whereby the pancreas does not produce insulin to convert sugar into energy. This results in high blood sugar levels.
How can one tell one has Diabetes?
It helps to detect Diabetes early. Necessary action can be taken by the doctor. Also it can be controlled naturally in its early stages.
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Posted on October 3, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
Those suffering from Diabetes are at a risk of Alzheimer disease and memory loss, particularly American suffering from Diabetes according to earlier studies conducted. Memory decline is linked up with a hormone known as corticosterone. It is quite similar in nature to the stress hormone produced in humans known as cortisol.
According to findings of a new study conducted by National Institute of Health on rodents suffering from Diabetes, the increase in the level of corticosterone disrupts the hippocampus, the area of the brain which is responsible for short-term memory and learning. The adrenal gland produces the hormone.
When the researchers injected drugs into the rodents in order to reduce the stress of the hormone levels, the hippocampus was able to recover its “plasticity” and the ability to build new cells and provide compensation to injury as well as disease.
How does Diabetes affect the brain?
Remedial measures for Diabetic memory loss
Memory loss can occur at any point of time in one’s life. One need not worry about it.
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Posted on October 1, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
This happens to be a complication of diabetes also known as diabetic neuropathy which is characterized by muscle wasting which is painful and one experiences weakness. It affects our lower limbs. It is a disabling illness which is quite distinct from other types of diabetic neuropathy.
Nearly 1% of people who suffer from diabetes suffer from this condition. It is also called Bruns-Garland Syndrome.
Characteristics of diabetic amyotrophy
When does it develop?
The onset of this health condition is mostly in the middle age or later. It can also develop during one’s youth.
Causes of diabetic amytrophy
Symptoms of diabetic amyopathy
Diagnosis of diabetic amyopathy. Nerve condition studies and electromyography are made use of to rule out any other condition.
Treatment of Diabetic Amyotrophy
This condition is irreversible. What measures one should adopt ?
Diabetic amyotrophy can be take care with proper treatment. Usually, diabetics face this problem.
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Posted on September 29, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
We enjoy food. Any restrictions placed on it can make us feel very uncomfortable. Diabetics also can enjoy the foods that they want but in a restricted manner and those which contain less sugar.
The diabetic diet is an appropriate combination of carbohydrates, proteins as well fats. These provide the required nutrients and result in an even release of the glucose into the diabetic’s patients blood.
How important is a diet plan for a diabetic?
A diabetic has to have the right kind of diet. His or her blood glucose levels have to be maintained. Whatever we eat it is broken up into glucose. we can maintain our glucose levels within the proper range by being aware of what to eat, when to eat and how to eat.
A normal person’s blood glucose levels has to be within a range of 70 to 120mg/DL.The levels goes up after eating and then comes down after 2 to 3 hours. By maintaining our glucose blood at tolerable levels we also must make sure our body gets all the necessary nutrients.
Carbohydrates are more easily converted into glucose as compared to fats and protein. Simple carbohydrates raise blood glucose levels faster, while complex carbohydrates take time to be converted into glucose.
A diabetic has to eat the right kinds of foods in order to make sure that his or her glucose levels are maintained at the right levels.
A diabetic diet is meant to maintain body weight and also provide adequate nutrition while maintain blood glucose levels.
What kind of a diet should a diabetic have?
A diabetic should have 4 meals rather than 2 meals per day. It is better to eat less 2 or 3 times per day. He or she must keep some snacks and have it when one feels dizzy. What should they eat?
A diabetic has to be careful about what he or she eats, how much he or she eats and when he or she eats. One must eat the right kinds of foods. Sugar and too much of carbohydrates must be avoided.
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Posted on September 16, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
Eating plenty of vegetables and fruits is good for health. These must be part of one’s diet. Healthy individuals can have vegetables and fruits of their choice, but diabetics have to go in for restricted diet, although they can have fresh fruits.
Proper diet is essential for any unhealthy person. Diabetics are no exception. The nature of the disease is such that it is better for them to have certain types of vegetables. Not much restriction is placed on fruits.
Vegetables for diabetics
Vegetables to be consumed less
Fruits for Diabetics
Fruits to be avoided by Diabetics
Diabetic can also enjoy the taste of vegetables and fruits , although they my have to forgo certain vegetables. Their diet must contain plenty of vegetables and fruits.
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Posted on September 14, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
Evidence is to the effect of coffee lovers being protected against the risk of diabetes. This is what Americans seem to be gaining by having lots of coffee. After all coffee lovers cannot do without their coffee.
Why have Decaffeinated Coffee?
Drinking decaffeinated coffee protects one from developing the Type 2 Diabetes by about 60%. This has been revealed in a new study conducted recently. The study findings conducted by Besa Smith and her team of University of California, San Diego appeared in the November issue of the journal Diabetes Care.
The study also states those who drank coffee and left it are also less likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes.
Earlier studies conducted have also claimed similar results. In 2004, a Finnish study stated that there was a 30% reduction in developing Type 2 Diabetes in the case of those who drank about 3 to 4 cups of coffee on a daily basis. The study further highlights that those women who had 10 cups of coffee per day had 79% less risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Why Avoid Caffeine?
Caffeine is usually considered bad for health and having decaffeinated coffee is alright. Caffeine increases blood sugar levels. According to US researchers in the journal Diabetes Care caffeine pill that are equal to 4 cups of coffee can increase blood sugar levels by 8% over the entire day. Earlier studies showed that caffeine increases our body’s resistance to the insulin. The latter is a hormone which manages the glucose levels in the blood. But this was not a problem in the case of healthy people according to a study conducted by Dr. James Lane of Duke University Medical School.
More research is required before diabetics can stop taking coffee. The best way out is of course to eat healthy and do a lot of exercise.
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Posted on September 12, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
Sugar is generally not advisable for diabetics. Diabetes is a disease whereby pancreas does not convert sugar into energy and the excessive sugar flows through the urine. Obviously, the intake of sugar has to be restricted. What about taste?
A diabetic may find it difficult to take sugarless tea and coffee. He or she may prefer something sweet. After all taste buds do matter. What is the option left to him? How about artificial sweeteners?
Artificial sweeteners are made up of rice, wheat, potatoes, corn, barley etc.
Types of sweeteners diabetics can have?
Several artificial sweeteners are available in the local market such as Saccharin, Acesulfame Potassium, Aspartame, D-Tagatose, Sucralose, etc. A diabetic can have desserts sweetened by artificial sweeteners as well as their tea and coffee.
Are artificial sweetener’s safe?
Artificial sweeteners are FDA approved. Despite this they are considered to be unsafe for diabetics. They are chemical in nature. Diabetics are always on medication as well as chemical management. None of the sweeteners mentioned are safe for diabetics. They have side-effects. They are marketed because they sell as substitutes for sugar for diabetics and weight-watchers. They make the diabetics feel that they can eat whatever they so desire by using artificial sweeteners.
These sweeteners may be substitutes for sugar but are harmful in the long run. Of course one has natural sweeteners to try out.
Types of sweeteners
Sugar, honey and brown sugar are simple carbohydrates which the pancreas is unable to convert into energy. These remain in the blood and cause the blood sugar level to go up.
One can try complex carbohydrates in the form of malted whole grain sweeteners such as barley, rice, brown rice and malt syrup. These cereal malt syrups are safe to take.
The brown rice or rice malt syrup is rich Vitamin B and minerals. The rice malt syrup is slightly flavored for taste.
A diabetic can also have taste of sugar by using artificial sweeteners. Of course, it is better perhaps to avoid any kind of sweetening products be it sugar or artificial sweeteners. There could be side-effects in the long run.
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Posted on September 10, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
It is often understood that there is no cure for Diabetes. The disease helps when the pancreas in our body does not produce insulin to convert sugar into energy. The sugar which has not been converted into energy remains in the blood and the kidneys have to function harder than usual. The sugar is washed out through the urine.
A common symptom of diabetes is a frequent urination. One passes urine too frequently It is essential one must control one’s diet in order to control diabetes.
How to control diabetes naturally?
Why a healthy diet for diabetes control?
One can control Diabetes naturally through diet. One must eat the right kind of foods. Poor diet can cause many diseases. One can have a variety of foods but in right proportion. This applies to Diabetes as well. A regular schedule of eating habits must be maintained. Instead of having 1 to 2 large meals, it is advisable to have 4 meals a day. This helps in having the right proportions and body gets its required energy.
What kind of diet?
Other natural cures for Diabetes:
Diabetes can be controlled by regulating one’s diet. One must eat the right kind of food and also make sure one maintains a regular schedule of one’s eating habits.
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Posted on September 8, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
Diabetes can cause memory loss. It can affect cognition if necessary precautions are not taken. Diabetes causes damage to the blood vessels that supply the blood to the brain.
Diabetes is a disease whereby the body does not produce a hormone that can convert sugar into energy. It is not curable. At early stages it can be controlled through diet. But in advanced stage one will require medication and insulin injections.
Diabetes should not be taken lightly. It is a disease which has several side-effects, memory loss being one. One must take necessary precautions and take medication regularly.
Memory loss is generally due to ageing process. Generally people, as they grow older forget to remember things. But diabetes caused memory loss can be equally distressing. Even young people can suffer from memory loss if they are suffering from diabetes.
Diabetes can also cause Alzheimer’s disease.
How can one deal with memory loss due to diabetes?
Stimulating the brain through mental exercises is very good. Physical exercise improves the blood flow to the brain. One must worry. No doubt, memory loss can occur at any age. Nevertheless, staying active helps.
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Posted on September 7, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
Tiredness happens to be a common symptom of fatigue. Less energy levels make a diabetic feel tired and listless. Excessive fatigue has always an underlying physical or psychological cause. Diabetes, obviously can be one of the cause.
Fatigue prevents you from enjoying life. You are unable to carry out responsibilities, be it at personal level or official level with ease.
Fatigue in Diabetes means:
Diabetes in its early stages can be treated through diet. If it is in advanced stage, it requires insulin injections or medication. Once the disease is dealt with one can overcome fatigue caused by it. Diabetes is not curable but manageable.
Cause of diabetic fatigue
How diabetes fatigue can be treated?
Treatment of diabetic fatigue could include:
How to deal with diabetes fatigue?
Fatigue can prevent you from doing many things. One can relax and meditate to take one’s mind off worries and tensions.
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Posted on September 5, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies
Honey is tasty and one would like to have more of it. A normal healthy person can take as much as he wants. A diabetic on the other hand has to restrict his or her intake of honey, although they can eat it.
Diabetes happens to be a fundamental disorder of metabolism, primarily concerned with the intake of carbohydrates. It is a health condition whereby our body system fails to convert sugar into energy. Obesity is major cause of Diabetes. Excessive body fat is due to high intake of sugar and carbohydrates.
A diabetic has to count his or her calories intake. He or she has to avoid sugary substances as they would raise the blood sugar levels.
How honey in take affects diabetics?
Honey is a nutritive sweetener and contains carbohydrates as well as calories. Diabetes can have it but since it contains carbohydrates, which if taken in large amounts can increase the blood sugar levels. The best thing to do is to test it out. Take a sweetener and test it and see if the carbohydrates in it raise your blood sugar levels. Test the blood sugar levels before you eat and 2 hours later after you have it. In case there is an increase in blood sugar levels after you eat honey then take of nonnutritive sweetener.
Honey is sweeter than sugar. Since it also contains carbohydrates, one should use it in moderation. Some people prefer the taste of honey to sugar. Diabetics should count the calories in the honey portion that they consume.
More about honey…
It happens to be a more purer form of sugar and is superior in nutrition. It is better for our body as compared to sugar. Honey is about 3 times more sweeter as compared to sugar. It also contains more carbohydrates and calories than sugar, so one does not gain much from the usage of it except one may prefer the taste.
Having honey in moderation is fine. Honey is about 80% natural containing fructose as well as glucose. Vitamins are plenty in honey. These are B6,niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid as well as certain amino acids.
Diabetes can have honey but in moderation as it also contains carbohydrates. Some people prefer having honey to sugar as they prefer the taste.
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