Diabetics articles
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- 2011-05-20 22:55:40 - Medical id bracelets for diabetics
- Medical ID bracelets are for people with medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, allergies or people dependant on a specific medication. It displays the internationally recognised, medical emergency symbol and is engraved with your personalised medical information and contact telephone number of a close relative.
The medical emergency symbol is a blue, six pointed star, calle...
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- 2007-12-21 10:29:07 - Balance your blood sugar whether you have diabetes or not
- Balance Your Blood Sugar Whether You Have Diabetes Or NotBy Joshua Yamson
When blood sugar (glucose) is discussed, it is often related to diabetes. So most people don't even pay attention to their blood sugar level unless they are a diabetic. Yet 7% of Americans (20.8 million in which 6.2 are undiagnosed) have diabetes. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Normal blood sugar levels are possible for a diabetic!
- What are normal blood sugar levels? Fasting (blood sugar level after not eating for 8 hours) blood sugar should be between 70 milligrams per deciliter to 100 mg/dL. Your blood sugar should not be above 100 at any given time; If it is, this suggests a pre-diabetes condition. A level of 100 - 199 suggests prediabetes. A level over 200 suggests that you have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.Th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Accu-check aviva glucometer - new for diabetes testing
- Now you can help make every test strip count as you can test right the very first time.The wide-mouth strip quickly sucks on the tiny blood drop, helping 97% of diabetes fill the strip on the very first try. Since you only need a small drop of blood, you won't have to keep retesting. The system also has over 150 automatic checks to detect and prevent unreliable results.The ACCU-CHEK ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stat-let? auto safety lancets - makes diabetes testing easy!
- Stat Medical Hardware, Inc (SMD) was founded in 1988 and is a leader in developing and distributing innovative medical devices. Their emphasis is on lancets, lancing devices and clinical, capillary blood sampling devices.The Stat-Let Auto Lancets are available in 5 different systems to accomodate your blood sampling necessity. They feature very simple one-step function, non-reuse safety fea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hyperglycemia, diabetes, and managing blood sugar
- So, after a miserable 10 hours of blood tests it's confirmed you have hyperglycemia. Well now isn't the time to sit back and get depressed. Look at the positive side, now you know why you've been tired and worn out for all of this time. Diagnosed in 1982 with hyperglycemia it was harder to maintain a steady blood sugar rate. These days with the advanced technology available for instantly checking ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Revolutionary lancet device for diabetic glucose testing
- Now you can reduce the pain and inconvenience of testing. Unlike conventional lancing systems, the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix lancet device is the only 1 with a six-lancet drum. That means you can have the least amount of painful testing with less hassle and improved safety.There are 11 depth settings so you can choose your comfort level for testing your blood sugar. There is a no side-to-side mot...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes affects the manner in which the body handles digested carbohydrates. If neglected, diabetes can cause serious health complications, ranging from blindness to kidney failure.Approximately 8% of the population in the United States has diabetes. This means that approximately 16 million people have been diagnosed with the disease, based only on national statistics. The American Diabete...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tools to manage your diabetes
- It's estimated that in the US, over 18 million people over the age of 20 have diabetes. If you happen to have been diagnosed with diabetes, make sure you're getting all the right diabetes treatment supplies. Also check to make sure that your glucose levels are within the accepted guidelines. Take any other additional steps your physician has advised ? but most of all, go out and live your life bec...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes the silent killer ? the iceberg effect!
- What sank the "Unsinkable Ship" the Titanic was not the tip of the iceberg, but the lurking 90% percent of the iceberg hidden under the surface. In the movie you see the captain steer the ship clear of the block of ice on top of the water, but underneath not known to the captain, crew or passengers, the razor sharp ice was splitting the steel bottom of the vessel like a stick of melted b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes, a bad omen or a fresh start?
- So you've learned that you've got diabetes. Well after the initial shock, you're stuck with dealing with the lifestyle changes that come with your diagnosis. When you go into the situation knowing that this isn't the end but only the beginning of a new phase in your life it gives you a better perspective on life. Gone are the days of feeling like garbage and not knowing the genesis of the problem....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ascensia breeze glucometer rated
- Simple Testing Over and Over* simple and easy testing. Simple single-function buttons are easy-to-use and easy to understand* No more having to use individual test strips. You have One easy-to-load autodisc which includes 10 individual test strip.* No coding required* Glucometer has a comfortable shape. Fits right in the palm of your hand. Glucose blood sugar machine is...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pancreas transplants - a solution for type 1 diabetes sufferers?
- Type 1 diabetes was formerly known as juvenile diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Type 1 diabetes matures quickly and symptoms are very visible.This type of diabetes occurs when the body's immune system destroys pancreatic cells. These cells are the insulin producing cells. This type of diabetes affects mostly children and young adults. Risk factors for type1 diabetes include ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Double diabetes -- placing your kids at even more risk
- In some medical circles it's called Type 3 Diabetes. Teenagers and young adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, if overweight or obese, can develop type 2 diabetes later in life. It's a double whammy and the medical consequences of such a diagnosis don't look good.First, let's briefly cover the basics of diabetes.Diabetes is Elevated Blood Glucose LevelsHigher than norm...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Type i diabetes: insulin-dependent diabetes
- Type I diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes. This form of diabetes is mainly found in children. The primary problem in all forms of diabetes, regardless if it is Type I or Type II is that the glucose (sugar) levels of the body are too high.In a healthy person, the beta cells in the pancreas produce a hormone called insulin in response to sugar in the blo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Type ii diabetes: insulin-dependent diabetes
- The term diabetes refers to higher than normal levels of sugar, or glucose, in the blood. Type II diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes, was commonly referred to as adult onset diabetes until recently when the name no longer accurately describes the population with this disease.Type II diabetes, in the past, was relegated to the adult population. However, in the new era of ever...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes
- The following information is for educational purposes only and is meant to complement any medical treatment, not to prescribe or diagnose any condition. Please consult with your doctor before starting any medical or nutritional program.With the invention of all our modern and refined processing for foods we have seen an increase in diabetes in our world. Some of the races that have diabetes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get more out of life while managing your diabetes
- When I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 21, I had not given the first thought to living a healthy diabetic lifestyle. As far as I was concerned, a healthy lifestyle was reserved only for fitness junkies and overweight moms.I didn't know squat about the benefits and overall happiness a healthy lifestyle would lead to. I was perfectly content eating frozen pizza, smoking...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is diabetes?
- Your doctor may have recently advised you have diabetes. Or you are overweight and you have discovered you may be at risk of diabetes. Others may have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with the disease. Just what does diabetes mean and how does it affect your lifestyle?Diabetes means that your blood glucose (often called blood sugar) is too high. Your blood always has some gl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Exercise ? the only hope for diabetes!
- Why is it that the smallest paragraph in diabetes prevention magazines is about exercise? Exercise is probably the only hope for the diabetes crisis. If you have diabetes or some one in your family tree does, beware! You really have one choice, keep moving. Diabetes is a silent killer attacking you from the inside out! If you think you are not going to get it, think again.The scarey thing i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Living with diabetes and celiac disease
- Living with multiple health problems can complicate things. As a diabetic balancing the levels of carbohydrates, (starches and sugars) with the level of insulin requires thought and discipline. You should always consult your doctor and dietician for specific advice.People with type 1 diabetes are at greater risk of developing celiac disease. It follows that they will need to manage a diet w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes and exercise - just move it!
- While exercise and eating guidelines are based on good scientific principles, they do not necessarily agree with human nature or common sense. Recent history tells us that we are better off encouraging the mediocre people who are willing to include exercise in their daily lives, rather than cramming guidelines down the majority of those who want to fight the inevitable. In the end, keeping things ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The subconscious diet can help protect your child from type 2 diabetes
- Until obesity became epidemic, type 2 diabetes was virtually unheard of in children and teens. It was originally called "adult-onset" because it was mainly seen after middle age. At least 9 million American children are seriously overweight and another 9 million are heavy enough to be at risk, yet studies show that many parents are in denial about their children's obesity.16% of U...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can we do more for diabetics? new research suggests that we can
- Diabetes can briefly be defined as a state when the body's blood glucose is too high. The body does require a certain amount of sugar in the blood; however, those suffering from diabetes have levels much higher than what is needed.Type I diabetes is also referred to as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. In this form of diabetes, the body's immune system has destroyed the abili...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diabetes and fitness
- There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Exercising for diabetes sufferers
- Exercise is often recommended in treating type 1 (insulin- dependent) and type 2 (noninsulin- dependent) diabetes ~ both as a stand-alone activity and in combination with diet and drug therapy. For people who are heavily dependent on medicines, exercise cannot replace drugs but it does contribute to normalizing the glucose metabolism.Exercise helps diabetes sufferers in many ways. Weight is...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Avandia side effect lawyer: diabetes drug damages liver
- Avandia, a compound of rosiglitazone maleate, is an oral antidiabetic agent. Avandia pills increase insulin sensitivity for patients with type 2 diabetes, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Avandia also improves glycemic control as it reduces the circulation of insulin levels. If diet, exercise, and a single drug are not enough to control blood sugar levels, Avandia can be used in conjunction with...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Discover the positive effects of exercise for diabetes sufferers
- There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Insulin resistance and complex carbohydrates
- One of the biggest mistakes that weight loss failures make is cutting out carbs altogether. An example of this flawed ideology is the Atkins diet. Clinical studies have proven that the low-carb, high fat diet has a negative impact on the health of your heart and blood.But bringing back the carbs can cause problems too. Did you know that many of the carbs we eat every day may cause a conditi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Adult onset diabetes and quacks
- Adult onset diabetes, like the common ulcer of a few years ago, makes a lot of work and provides a lot of money for the medical system. There was a cure for the biological disease of stomach ulcers but the doctors were telling us it was stress-related (Everything is stress-related to some extent, as the Pauling research that won a Nobel Prize for Vitamin therapy [especially 'C'] has proven.) and m...
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