Could You Have Diabetes And Not Even Know It?
In this article we'll go over the three main types of diabetes. They are Type 1, Type 2, Gestational diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes
This type of diabetes has also been called insulin-dependent and immune-mediated diabetes. It occurs when your body can't produce insulin. The immune system attacks insulin producing cells in the pancreas. This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of other serious complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, blindness, and kidney damage.
Some of the symptoms include increased thirst, increased urination, weight loss even with increased appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, and absence of menstruation
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type that fails to be diagnosed. It progress slowly and causes symptoms such as skin infections, poor healing, kidney problems, and vision problems. It is ordinary that neither these complications nor the diabetes is diagnosed after years of mild symptoms.
The problem is usually that people have no severe symptoms and do not seek medical care at all. They just think of the symptoms as simply getting older. For this reason it is important to get regularly tested for diabetes in the most common age group (over 40's). Less commonly a doctor may treat other diseases, without realizing to test for diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs during a woman’s pregnancy. Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are said to have it. It affects 4 percent of all women during pregnancy.
Symptoms include Increased thirst Increased urination Weight loss in spite of increased appetite Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Frequent infections including those of the bladder, vagina, and skin Blurred vision.
Gestational diabetes can be missed in pregnancy. It usually starts with mild symptoms that often can be attributed to other things. It’s important to get tested during pregnancy because the high blood sugars from gestational diabetes can do harm to the baby and sometimes lead to other complications.
Even if you’re not pregnant, you should make it a priority to get tested. Many women have gestational diabetes and think about their symptoms as being usual during pregnancy. You never know, maybe it is, but it’s always a good idea to get tested.
If you’re having any of the symptoms for diabetes, it’s important to see your doctor. Even if you think it’s absolutely nothing. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
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Diabetes. Will You Be Next?
What is it and how do you avoid it?
Kate was a hard-working stockbroker. She worked long hours sitting at her computer and regularly took work home. Because of her busy lifestyle, she "didn't have time" for any form of sport or exercise and existed mainly on fatty takeaways and fast foods. Breakfast was usually coffee and toast.
Her lifestyle eventually caught up with her. She put on weight around the waist and could not fit into her favorite jeans. She also became very tired and noticed an increased thirst. On the advice of both parents, she reluctantly visited her doctor. Her blood pressure at 135/85 was very high for her age and further tests revealed high LDL [bad] and low HDL]good] cholesterol levels. Her blood sugar level was also high.
Kate, at the age of 34 had a combination of factors called "metabolic syndrome" or "syndrome X". These, plus a number of other factors can lead to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Kate was very lucky. Her quick action meant that she could embark on a program of lifestyle changes to regain her health and fitness. Her doctor suggested the following 4 diabetes beating strategies.
Lose weight, particularly around the waist.
Exercise. Both aerobic and resistance.
Modify her diet.
Take healthy supplements.
HERE IS KATE'S PROGRAM.
WEIGHT LOSS.
Her biggest challenge and critical health issue, was to remove excess fat from her waist. Her waist measurement of 88cm [35 inches] indicated the possibility of insulin resistance or the decreased ability of her pancreas to convert sugar or glucose into insulin. Exercise and diet became an important part of her program.
EXERCISE.
Kate joined her local health club and started a program including both aerobic and resistance exercises.
A study at Yale and reported in Journal of Applied Physiology, January 2006 showed that intense exercise is far more effective in preventing and controlling diabetes than exercising at a leisurely pace.
The most tissue damage occurs immediately after eating, when blood sugar levels rise the highest. After you eat, sugar goes from the intestines into the bloodstream. The only places that sugar can be stored are in your muscles and liver. When your muscles are not exercised, they are full of sugar and sugar has no place to go after it enters your bloodstream. This can result in increased body fat, particularly around the waist.
On the other hand, when your muscles are exercised, they empty their stored sugar. Then when you eat, sugar can go from the intestines into the bloodstream and then immediately into your muscles, preventing a high rise in blood sugar and suppressing fat formation.
If it is not convenient to join a health club, it is possible to enjoy similar benefits by taking a brisk 30 to 40 minute [minimum] walk before a meal, particularly your main meal of the day. According to University of Western Australia clinical professor of medicine, Dr Tim Welborn, many overseas experts are now saying that to prevent becoming overweight and at risk of a range of diseases including diabetes, people needed to get 60-90 minutes of mild to moderate physical activity every day.
A recent study at the University of Alabama found that women on a strength training program for 25 weeks lost significant amounts of belly fat, the dangerous kind that increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
DIET CHANGES.
Modifications to her diet included removing foods containing saturated fats and eating more low GI [glycemic index] foods. The glycemic index is a ranking of foods according to how rapidly there is a rise in blood sugar. High GI foods are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, sending blood sugar soaring, causing heavy insulin production and giving a rapid energy spike. This is soon followed by a crash that leaves you with flagging concentration and food cravings. Kate's diet included a high proportion of high GI foods, including French fries, white bread, cakes and pastries, white rice, doughnuts and potatoes.
Research studies at Harvard University suggest that if you want to avoid type 2 diabetes, eating too many potatoes [especially from foods like French fries] raises your risk. Sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic load than white potatoes.
Dr Ray D. Strand, author of Healthy for Life [real life] recommends a healthful low GI diet that does not spike blood sugar. This includes fresh fruit and vegetables, many types of beans, brown rice, lentils and oatmeal. These high fiber foods trigger only a moderate rise in blood sugar, enter the bloodstream slowly and reduce food cravings. Other low GI foods include legumes, nuts and seeds.
Kate's doctor "insisted" that she eat a breakfast including fruit and oatmeal or muesli. To this could be added blueberries and ground flaxseeds. The result is a substantial, low GI, high fiber meal which is absorbed slowly, reduces mid morning hunger pangs and is gentle on the pancreas. I always add blueberries to my morning cereals. They are high in fiber and antioxidants and as a bonus, taste delicious.
HEALTHY SUPPLEMENTS.
To boost cellular nutrition, Dr Strand suggests taking high quality antioxidants
[ including vitamins C and E] with each meal. Other helpful supplements include chromium, magnesium, fenugreek, potassium, omega 3 fish oil, apple cider vinegar and selenium.
Never start a new treatment before consulting your doctor, especially if you are currently taking medication. The information published in this article is not intended as a substitute for personal medical advice from your physician or other qualified health-care practitioner. It is for information purposes only.
Author Resource:- Graeme Lanham is a freelance writer and health/fitness researcher. His new book "Your Life Fitness" includes current research studies on fitness and anti-aging. Discover more about the secrets to avoiding diabetes and receive a FREE subscription to his regular subscribers only newsletter at:
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Controlling diabetes with natural health products
Diabetes occurred due certain metabolic disorder and mal functioning of the pancreas, which leads towards excessive urination, thirst, weakness and restlessness. The Diabetes can be divided into two categories Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus.
Diabetes mellitus (type one):
In diabetes mellitus body unable to make insulin. Insulin helps the body to convert the sugar from the body into energy source. The patient is insulin dependent. Type one diabetes is very prevalent among young children, young and adults.
Diabetes insipdus (type two)
Diabetes insipdus results due to insulin defective in insulin production and tissues resist to insulin production. In type-2 diabetes, daily supplement of insulin is not necessary. The patent is insulin non-dependent. Controlling diet and doing moderate physical exercises can control type two diabetes.
Diabetes is often slow and silent in effecting a person, an individual may not notice or feel its existence. The tissues of eyes, kidneys, the nerves and the blood vessels of the heart are target areas, which are attacked by diabetes.
Diabetes cannot be cured permanently but it can be controlled to great extend.
Causes of diabetes: Excessive eating containing sugar, obesity, lack of exercise, tension and stress and heredity.
Treatment of diabetes with natural products:
People are reluctant and repulsive towards high dose medicines containing different chemicals, which have severe side effects like head reeling, shivering, tiredness, dizziness and skin allergy. So it is better to opt natural treatment using natural products for the treatment of diabetes, which is safe and free from any side effects. Natural products are cheaper and easily available.
Some herbs are highly recommended for the treatment of the diabetes. Important Diabetic Natural Remedy Considerations:
1. Consumption of sugar in large quantity for long time may lead to blood sugar level complications
2. Don’t take fatty food, must take fruits and vegetables containing fiber. Fiber reduces blood sugar levels.
3. Avoid direct sugar intake (sugars found in raw fruits or whole grains react on the body differently)
4. White flour based food products increases the chances of diabetes and it will increase the blood sugar level. Avoid taking these foods.
5. Diabetes must be checked up regularly, especially the blood sugar level or it can be dangerous and fatal if it is ignored.
Gymnema: Improves insulin levels in the body. It controls and destroys sugar-craving habits of a patient. This herb also helps in lowering blood sugar level. It can be used for 18 months and more for positive result.
Fenugreek: Helps in glucose tolerance and breaking the glucose and excrete through urination. Keeps blood sugar level balanced and stable.
Cayenne: works as health tonic and tones blood circulation.
Dandelion: It takes care of the liver, which breaks nutrients into glucose.
Kidney Beans: Helps in detoxifying the pancreases.
There are some herbal diabetic supplement, diabetic vitamins such as Chromium GTF tablets and Chromium Picolinate capsules to control diabetes. Other sugar control supplements are SLIM 3, chromium and niacin, chromium picolate, liver and gall formula, multi vitamins, and food powders exclusively based on natural herbs.
Treatment of diabetes through Homeopathic Medicines
Homeopathy medicines are also very effective for the treatment of diabetes.
Uranium Nitrate: this remedy helps in reducing sugar level in the blood and helps in digestion and decreasing sugar in the urine.
Syzygium jambolanum: It is a remedy helps in decreasing sugar in urine if it is taken in lower dose.
Phosphoric acid: It helps the patient having diabetes due to nervous origin. When the urination is increased and the color of urine is milky containing sugar the phosphoric acid to be thought of. It is a great remedy to cure diabetes mellitus when it is rudimentary stage.
Lactic acid: one of the best remedies for diabetes due to gastric origin. The symptoms are frequent urine; urine is yellow, much thirst, nausea and debility, dry skin, much gas in stomach and dry tongue. If these symptoms are present then lactic acid is the best remedy for it.
Acetic acid: it helps to reduce frequent urination and it also abates severe thirst and dry skin.
Bryonia: If symptoms like bitterness in the taste , dryness of the lips and weakness then Bryonia is first remedy to be remembered
There are other remedies such as Chionanthus and Argentum mettalicium good for the treatment of diabetes.
Diabetes can be controlled and a patient can lead normal life if he takes care of himself by adopting right treatment.
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Author Rich Marsiglia, Natural Health Products at YourHealthyPlace.
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