Diabetics articles
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetic complications - can benfotiamine help prevent them?
- Diabetic complications contribute too many life threatening diseases globally. The root cause of diabetic complications is elevated glucose levels which contribute to blood vessel damage. Diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, or neuropathy are caused by damage to small blood vessel in the eyes, nerves and kidneys, etc. The bottom line of this damage is the lowering of the life expectancy of millions ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetic neuropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy, a nerve disorder caused by diabetes, is characterized by a loss or reduction of sensation in the feet, and in some cases the hands, and pain and weakness in the feet. The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy vary. Numbness and tingling in feet are often the first sign. Some people notice no symptoms, while others are severely disabled. Neuropathy may cause both pain and insensitivi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Living healthy with diabetes
- Diabetes affects around 16 million Americans and about 800,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Diabetes attacks men, women, children and the elderly. It spares no race.Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, blindness in Adults and amputations. It is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and birth defects and it shortens life expectancy by up to 15 years. So you can see...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Becoming a diabetes expert
- I am a diabetes expert. No I'm not a doctor or a nurse. I am a mom. A mom to a 13 year old girl named Ashley who has Juvenile Diabetes. Ashley was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes just before her fifth birthday. She went into a diabetic coma and almost died. None of that would have happened if I had known the warning signs. In this article I am going to give you some information on diabetes and th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Build health: want to prevent diabetes?
- To prevent diabetes you will get a real jolt when you follow the prescription offered up in the "Journal of the American Medical Association."This 'prestigious' organization reported on separate studies of coffee drinkers in Sweden and Finland.Whiz-bang medical researchers discovered that women could decrease their risk of diabetes by 29 percent when they followed a regimen...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Have diabetes, but enjoy quality food? try diabetic recipes!
- Having diabetes certainly limits some of the food you can eat, but with the right diabetic recipes you can still enjoy fine food. Sometimes, it is hard to know what foods are safe for you to eat. For your safety, you and your dietitian should work together to design a meal plan that's right for you and includes foods that you enjoy. A diabetes diet meal plan is a guide that tells you how much and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes: calling for double trouble!
- Diabetes!!!Open your eyes to the catastrophic effects of Diabetes. The mere thought of Diabetes brings so many questions and fears into our mind .Few people realize that thorough understanding and knowledge about diabetes can help tremendously in effective long term management. Diabetes is actually deficiency of Insulin(A Hormone secreted by small gland called Pancreas) which converts sugar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Just say no to an 1800 diabetic diet
- It's been a year, and 85 blubbery pounds less, since I was diagnosed with diabetes Type2. The news was especially scary because my mother died of diabetic complications 3 years after diagnosis- the SAME AGE AS ME! EEEK!The day I was diagnosed, my doctor handed me a glucometer, an 1800-calorie diabetic diet and a handful of prescriptions, mumbling something about being sorry and I should wat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes and its management
- Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most costly burdensome chronic diseases of our time and is condition that is increasing in epidemic population in the whole world. The complications resulting from the diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are associated with failure of various organs such as the eyes, kidneys and nerves. Diabetics are also at a significantly higher risk fo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes symptoms, causes & types
- Diabetes affects the manner in which the body handles carbohydrates, fats and proteins. If neglected, diabetes can have serious complications. The diabetic people have high blood sugar level. The blood sugar level is regulated by insulin - a hormone produced by the pancreas, which depends on your eating habits.The symptoms of diabetes included excessive urination, excessive thirst and hunge...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Benfotiamine - a new tool in preventing diabetic complications?
- Benfotiamine made headlines globally in 2003 when researchers released information about a study that was conducted at The Einstein College of Medicine in New York. The bottom line of this study was that a substance of the allithiamine group of the naturally occurring thiamine-derived compounds had positive effects on neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy and heart/circulatory problems in diabet...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes and glyconutrients
- Today, most people with diabetes are only treating the symptoms. And many medications given to people with diabetes are actually compounding the underlying cause of the disease.The best way to manage your diabetic condition is to address the actual cause. Doesn't that make more sense? So let's look at what type 2 diabetes really is.The Simple ExplanationOther than the genes yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The importance of following and maintaining a diabetic diet
- A diabetic diet is a specially designed eating plan that is high in carbohydrates and low in fat. People with diabetes don't need to go out and purchase special foods to maintain a diabetic diet, they can eat the same foods as the whole family. A healthy diet based on the diabetes food pyramid is beneficial to diabetics and non-diabetics alike.Making healthy food choices is not so hard. All...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How do you know if you have diabetes?
- Diabetes mellitus is a disorder characterized by the inability of the body to either produce or respond to insulin making it impossible to maintain proper levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. The extra glucose is excreted in the urine and because of the high level of glucose more water is flushed through. The diabetic experiences excessive urination and thirst.The term Diabetes mellitus ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes awareness: wake up call
- When traveling on out-of-town business, its common to have the hotel front desk give you a wake-up call in the morning. You want to avoid the embarrassment and repercussions of being late for your business appointments.Here is an important wake-up call for your life and the lives of the people you most care about.If you want to avoid the life damaging effects of diabetes, take 3 minu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes awareness: family of diabetics
- Thousands, if not millions of people have diabetes in their family. It's almost tragic the way things happen because it's not always a "common knowledge" among families.I tell you, it's not until it hits you that it's really awful.Asking questions can help you and your family dodge the serious complications of diabetes. Early detection and active control of blood sugar leve...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes awareness: diabetes on the job
- When you go to work, your diabetes goes with you.You get up, get showered, get breakfast, get to work. You have bills, therefore you have a job.But you also have diabetes. You have to care for your diabetes while you're at work. Here are 10 tips for merging your diabetes care with your career.1. Wear medical identification jewelry- If you ever need medical assistance at...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes awreness: there?s no substitute for good friends
- Was there a time when you relished the idea of giving dinner parties?What a great opportunity to bond with old friends, try out a few new recipes, and find a reason to clean up the house!Has diabetes robbed you of the enjoyable events involving your friends and family?Diabetes has an ugly characteristic of wrecking the lives of it's victims by forcing them into seclusion....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes awareness: will they recognize you?
- Imagine how it feels to look younger, feel younger, and act younger! Now, think about how others see you. Are you ready to make a lasting impression on your friends and family? Great!Taking charge of your diabetes through exercise can give you a younger look and feel not to mention ?? a younger attitude!As you read this message, remember this: You don't pay the price to improve your ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The profect solution for diabetics
- Diabetes, which affects more than 6% of the US population or over 18,000,000 people [i], is diagnosed when the body is not creating or effectively utilizing the hormone called insulin. As a result, much-needed energy from sugar, starch, and other sources are not being exploited as effectively as they should. This can lead to severe adverse health consequences, including nerve, ocular, and kidney p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preparing your child and family for life with diabetes
- After the initial shock of diagnosis wears off and we become more comfortable with administering insulin shots, scheduling blood tests and mealtimes, and carbohydrate counting we have a chance to look to the future. At that point it really begins to sink in what a long-term commitment parenting a diabetic child really is. We now understand we have been drawn into a different lifestyle that will la...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Low-carb: the role of insulin
- There are three basic units the body uses for energy:1. Fats2. Proteins3. CarbohydratesAll three can be converted to blood glucose. However, while fats and proteins are converted slowly, carbohydrates are converted quickly causing quick spikes in the body's blood sugar levels. These spikes in blood sugar levels cause the pancreas to create and release insulin until the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Protein principles for diabetes
- Dietary considerations can present a Hobson's choice in diabetes. Even when the intake is nutritious, assimilating it can be another matter. Then there is the problem of progression of diabetic complications if one ends up with excess glucose or fat in the system. Excess carbohydrates in a meal, and the resulting uncontrolled blood sugar levels can be detrimental to any number of tissues, from the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Exercise & diabetes
- You are no doubt aware that exercise can help prevent the serious complications that often come with diabetes and heart disease. Research has repeatedly shown that regular physical activity helps reduce the likelihood of having a heart attack or a stroke, aids in weight loss, and improves mood.But do you know that exercise can also help you reduce your blood glucose levels?That's rig...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Treating painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- The toes burn and tingle and sharp pains shoot into your legs. The bed sheets feel uncomfortable on the feet as you toss and turn, trying to get some rest. Your feet felt numb throughout the day, but now feel like they are on fire. Nothing seems to help as you watch the hours on the clock pass by, hoping to fall asleep.Burning, numbness, tingling, hot and cold sensations, shooting and elect...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pre-diabetes: check engine warning light
- Your car has an early detection system and so does your body. Take 3 minutes to read this article and learn how you can save yourself a life time of aches, pains, and costly medical bills.Have you ever had the "Check Engine" warning light come on in your car? Most newer cars have a system that monitors the performance of your car. If something is not working properly, the "Check Engine" lig...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pre-diabetes awareness: gamblers understand the odds
- Do you gamble? Play Texas Hold'em poker, casino games, or lotteries? Then understanding your odds of winning is part of the challenge.Are you planning on living a long and healthy life? A life free of aches and pains? A life full of excitement and adventure? Great, then understanding the odds of developing diabetes will surely cause you to take immediate action.It is estimated that o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pre-diabetes - the calm before the storm
- Remember when the medical world identified pre-hypertension to better monitor your blood pressure? The new buzz: Pre-Diabetes concerns a similar condition pinpointing people who are at severe risk for getting diabetes. Because diabetes silently invades your body, early detection and corrective action are critically important.The goal with identifying pre-diabetes is to prevent the onset of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes awareness: the downside... a new wardrobe?
- Here is some commonsense thinking:I can't understand why anyone who has diabetes wouldn't exercise and watch what they eat.The down side is that you may have to get an entire new wardrobe since exercise and healthy eating causes weight and size reduction.When it happens, people tell you how great you look and that motivates you even more.Other side effects: you'll also ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Raising happy diabetic kids part ii
- This is the second article in a series I am writing about how to raise happy diabetic children. You can find the first article titled Help Your Child Develope Self-Confidence in our article archives.Sometimes the phrase "happy diabetic kids" seems to be an oxymoron. Often it seems all of the dark powers of the diabetes universe are aligned against you. You wonder if there isn't some evil ho...
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