Which meats are suitable for diabetic consumption, as well as desserts?
January 30, 2010 by Diabetes and Blood Glucose Tips
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Can you answer billieO’s question about Diabetes?:
This request is for adult-onset diabetes.
Early Warning Signs Of Diabetes
This request is for adult-onset diabetes.
Early Warning Signs Of Diabetes
Is there a simple book for people with diabetes that suggests healthier food choices?
January 20, 2010 by Diabetes and Blood Glucose Tips
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Can you answer Sue’s question about Diabetes?:
My 40-year-old brother has adult-onset diabetes. He is recently divorced and has never had to prepare his own meals before now. He doesn’t like to sit down and read, but wants to choose healthier foods. He’s looking for a simple book that will tell him don’t eat these foods, do eat these foods.
My 40-year-old brother has adult-onset diabetes. He is recently divorced and has never had to prepare his own meals before now. He doesn’t like to sit down and read, but wants to choose healthier foods. He’s looking for a simple book that will tell him don’t eat these foods, do eat these foods.
He doesn’t really cook, so an elaborate cookbook would not be appropriate. (He almost always eats with family and friends instead.)
Snacks are a problem though. For example, he doesn’t yet understand that although orange juice is healthy for many people, it’s high in sugar.
Any ideas are welcome. He took an all-day hospital diabetes/nutrition class, but found it overwhelming. He wants to eat better. He also has high blood pressure. He grew up eating unhealthy foods and never learned to eat well.
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Type 2 Diabetes Causes – How Symptoms Can be Managed
October 27, 2009 by Diabetes and Blood Glucose Tips
Filed under About Diabetes
Adult Onset Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes is often referred to as adult onset diabetes for the simple reason that most Type 2 Diabetes diagnoses occur in the adult years. Unlike Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes is not an autoimmune disease. Rather than destroying the cells that produce insulin, in Type 2 Diabetes, the body shows a resistance to this insulin and the cells ignore the insulin that is produced.
Risk Factors
Like Type 1 Diabetes, there is no known cause for Type 2 Diabetes and there is no known cure. Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition, which means that it is a long-term disease that cannot be cured, but that can be managed. Once you are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, it is important that you begin a plan to successfully manage the symptoms of the disease as quickly as possible in order to avoid or delay other complications and illnesses that can derive from untreated diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes can in people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds. However, there are some groups that are at higher risk for Type 2 Diabetes, such as African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos.
Obesity is one of the many factors that can contribute to the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. While obesity does not cause the disease, the presence of more fatty tissue can cause the cells to become more resistant to the insulin that your body naturally produces.
Inactivity can also make the risk of contracting Type 2 Diabetes higher. Exercise and physical activity helps you to control your weight as well as uses up glucose as energy, which helps to make your cells more sensitive to insulin.
Family history and age can also play an important role in the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The risk of Type 2 Diabetes increases if you have a parent or sibling who has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. The risk also increases as you age, simply because people tend to get less exercise, lose muscle mass, and gain weight all of which contribute to the cells becoming more resistant to the insulin that your body produces.
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Prevented?
There are many contributing factors to Type 2 Diabetes. Even if diabetes runs in your family, there are certain lifestyle choices that can help to reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes or to help reduce the risk of other complication and illnesses that can be a result of Type 2 Diabetes.
One of the most important prevention tools is a healthy diet. A healthy diet consists of foods that are low in fat and calories and includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Sweets do not have to be totally avoided, however should be consumed in small quantities and should be a part of a diet including plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Regular exercise is also an important prevention tool. Since obesity is one of the most common risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes, a regular exercise routine combined with a healthy diet not only reduces your risk of obesity and the onset of Type 2 Diabetes symptoms, it also reduces your risk of other illnesses and diseases. Regular exercise also helps to maintain good muscle tone and good blood flow, both of which help your body to function properly and aid in the prevention and recovery of many illnesses and diseases.
While Type 2 Diabetes is a serious and long-term illness, and can result in life-threatening complications, a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes does not have to be a death sentence. Proper education and management of the disease can increase your chance of living a long healthy life and it starts with maintaining a healthy lifestyle as early in life as possible. Type 2 Diabetes is a serious, yet manageable disease. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important things you can do in the prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes.
Thanks to Dr John Anne for contributing this article to our Diabetes blog:
Type 2 Diabetes is often referred to as adult onset diabetes for the simple reason that most Type 2 Diabetes diagnoses occur in the adult years. Unlike Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes is not an autoimmune disease. Rather than destroying the cells that produce insulin, in Type 2 Diabetes, the body shows a resistance to this insulin and the cells ignore the insulin that is produced.
Risk Factors
Like Type 1 Diabetes, there is no known cause for Type 2 Diabetes and there is no known cure. Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition, which means that it is a long-term disease that cannot be cured, but that can be managed. Once you are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, it is important that you begin a plan to successfully manage the symptoms of the disease as quickly as possible in order to avoid or delay other complications and illnesses that can derive from untreated diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes can in people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds. However, there are some groups that are at higher risk for Type 2 Diabetes, such as African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos.
Obesity is one of the many factors that can contribute to the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. While obesity does not cause the disease, the presence of more fatty tissue can cause the cells to become more resistant to the insulin that your body naturally produces.
Inactivity can also make the risk of contracting Type 2 Diabetes higher. Exercise and physical activity helps you to control your weight as well as uses up glucose as energy, which helps to make your cells more sensitive to insulin.
Family history and age can also play an important role in the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The risk of Type 2 Diabetes increases if you have a parent or sibling who has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. The risk also increases as you age, simply because people tend to get less exercise, lose muscle mass, and gain weight all of which contribute to the cells becoming more resistant to the insulin that your body produces.
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Prevented?
There are many contributing factors to Type 2 Diabetes. Even if diabetes runs in your family, there are certain lifestyle choices that can help to reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes or to help reduce the risk of other complication and illnesses that can be a result of Type 2 Diabetes.
One of the most important prevention tools is a healthy diet. A healthy diet consists of foods that are low in fat and calories and includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Sweets do not have to be totally avoided, however should be consumed in small quantities and should be a part of a diet including plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Regular exercise is also an important prevention tool. Since obesity is one of the most common risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes, a regular exercise routine combined with a healthy diet not only reduces your risk of obesity and the onset of Type 2 Diabetes symptoms, it also reduces your risk of other illnesses and diseases. Regular exercise also helps to maintain good muscle tone and good blood flow, both of which help your body to function properly and aid in the prevention and recovery of many illnesses and diseases.
While Type 2 Diabetes is a serious and long-term illness, and can result in life-threatening complications, a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes does not have to be a death sentence. Proper education and management of the disease can increase your chance of living a long healthy life and it starts with maintaining a healthy lifestyle as early in life as possible. Type 2 Diabetes is a serious, yet manageable disease. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important things you can do in the prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes.
Thanks to Dr John Anne for contributing this article to our Diabetes blog:
Dr John Anne is a herbal specialist with years of experience and extensive research on Herbs and Alternative health. For more helpful information visit Type 2 Diabetes Causes at Diabetes Treatment. Also visit Diabetes Exercise to know about Exercises helpful in Diabetes
Testing for diabetes?
October 18, 2009 by Diabetes and Blood Glucose Tips
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Can you answer Deecifer’s question about Diabetes?:
Diabetes runs in my family pretty heavily and the past few months I’ve been showing a few of the symptoms of adult onset diabetes. How do I go about getting tested for it? Can I just ask my doctor for a test or does he have to recommend it?
Free Insulin
Diabetes runs in my family pretty heavily and the past few months I’ve been showing a few of the symptoms of adult onset diabetes. How do I go about getting tested for it? Can I just ask my doctor for a test or does he have to recommend it?
Free Insulin
Blood glucose of 113. Could it be diabetes?
August 1, 2009 by Diabetes and Blood Glucose Tips
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Can you answer jocohabeja’s question about Diabetes?:
My husband has been experiencing severe dizzy spells. He went to an ENT because we thought it had something to do with his inner ear. Blood was drawn at the ENT’s office. The results came back today. His blood glucose was 113. He was told to contact his primary care physician about Adult Onset Diabetes. Is dizziness a symptom of Diabetes? Is this number high enough to be considered diabetes?
Medications For Type 2 Diabetes
My husband has been experiencing severe dizzy spells. He went to an ENT because we thought it had something to do with his inner ear. Blood was drawn at the ENT’s office. The results came back today. His blood glucose was 113. He was told to contact his primary care physician about Adult Onset Diabetes. Is dizziness a symptom of Diabetes? Is this number high enough to be considered diabetes?
Medications For Type 2 Diabetes
