Diabetes - DIE OR BEAT THIS

Obesity and Diabetes

2011-03-29T14:33:00.000-05:00

Doctors are now said to be urging people to have gastric bypass procedures to loose weight so they can avoid the complications of diabetes, and not save the surgery as a last resort. There are far too many people who are obese and then diabetic. From there, their health just worsens as diabetes leads to heart and kidney disease, blindness, and amputations. In other words you have to

Does Diabetes Take Vacations?

2010-09-10T13:59:00.000-05:00

For those of us lucky diabetics with type 2 that is easily controllable with diet and exercise, it's easy to get spoiled. But it's a dangerous thing to rely on. We may have great sugar readings, but the minute we think we can let out guard down, we're on our way to trouble. Diabetes doesn't take a vacation. It hides around the corner watching and waiting for us to become too confident

Eat More Fiber To Lower Blood Sugar

2010-05-11T08:15:00.023-05:00

Insoluble fiber takes food through your digestive system where as soluble fiber slows the glucose from being absorbed. People who have type 2 diabetes should increase their intake of soluble fiber for that reason. Eat more high fiber foods like beans, and whole wheat foods. Photo by The Marmot .. .

Avoiding Stress Helps Lower Your Sugar

2010-05-10T08:57:00.016-05:00

Stress often causes your body to produce adrenalin which in turn releases more energy like glucose into the blood. So it makes sense that avoiding stress will help with keeping an even amount of glucose which will reflect the sugar number in our blood test. Don't sweat the small stuff and take the big stuff day by day, step by step. Photo by Matt Wilson

Count Your Carbs

2010-05-09T08:22:00.020-05:00

Carbs should be counted and are as important as counting or watching your sugar intake. Once they are in your body they are converted to glucose and absorbed by the cells to be used for energy for your body In general women should have about 45 to 55 carbs per meal, where as men should have about 60 to 75 per meal. It's helpful for your body if you spread these carbs over the period of

Exercise and Glucose Levels

2010-05-08T08:07:00.018-05:00

Exercise is important for diabetics because it is linked to the way the liver puts out glucose. Researchers say that right after a work out sugar spikes but then it lowers itself for the rest of the day. They say one workout of about 30 minutes will have affects that will last for 24 hours. Photo by Mike Biard

Limit Sweets

2010-05-07T08:56:00.012-05:00

Have sweets in moderation and in small amounts on special occasions. Some people have real cravings for sweets so for most diabetics it's OK to have an occasional bite of cake or pie. Just don't make it a regular thing and don't have more than a small taste.There are plenty enough other things a type 2 diabetic have such as nuts and seeds. Everything in moderation. Photo by Kanko

Lower Sugar by Cutting Out Caffeine

2010-05-06T10:33:00.002-05:00

Caffeine has been shown to raise sugar counts in your blood. The main reason is that caffeine raises the level of adrenalin which interferes with the absorption of glucose in the cells. If you can't quit caffeine than at least try to limit yourself to 4 or less cups of coffee or tea per day. Photo by Dennis Wong

A Good Night's Sleep Helps Lower Sugar

2010-05-04T22:30:00.001-05:00

Everyone knows that a good nights sleep is important, but it's more important when you have a condition such as diabetes. Besides being needed for regular restorative sleep leading to better health regular sleep is important because the pancreas puts out insulin at regular intervals which are different at night than during the day. When your sleep is interrupted or shortened so is the

Pineapple Ham- Diabetic Friendly

2010-02-13T17:23:00.000-06:00

1 can (8-1/4 ounces) sliced pineapple 1 boneless fully cooked ham slice (6 ounces), cut in half 1 tablespoon butter 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard 3 tablespoons apple juice Drain the pineapple and reserve the juice. Add water to juice to make 1/2. Brown pineapple and ham then remove from heat and keep warm. In the same pan melt your butter and stir in mustard and

Memories and Blood Sugar Spikes

2009-01-02T12:05:00.001-06:00

Researchers say they have found that even low spikes in blood sugar can affect an area in the brain that forms memories. The concern here is that because it affects memories of even little spikes in the blood sugar it not only is a concern for diabetics, but for everyone, since spikes occur in everyone from time to time. The easiest and the best way for now to handle this is to

CDC Says Diabetes Up 90%

2008-11-01T04:01:00.000-05:00

The CDC reports that diabetes is up 90% since 1997. They think the numbers are actually much higher because a third of the people who have it may not be aware that they have it. Southern states have the highest rates. Of the top ten, Arizona is the only one not southern, the others are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.

Dr. Tony Woolfson Explains Cis-Fats and Diabetes

2008-08-27T14:30:00.000-05:00

Cis-fats may prove to be a vital part of finding a diabetes cure for Type 2 through diet. When you read about fats you will come across many different terms. You may find them very baffling, and to understand them fully does actually need a knowledge of biochemistry at degree level. You don't need that depth of knowledge though to get a grasp is what is important in your diabetes diet. You don't

The Truth About the Glycemic Index

2008-08-17T19:47:00.000-05:00

I came upon an article written by another blogger who happens to be a doctor. What interested me in this article was it asked the question " Is the glycemic index a gimmick "? Since I first heard of the glycemic index, I have had solid faith that it was not a gimmick, and that by following it, you could not only keep your blood sugar even throughout the day, but you could also use it

How To Detect Diabetes In Dogs

2008-08-08T21:53:00.000-05:00

There is no cure for diabetes. But the earlier you detect diabetes in dogs, the more effective the treatment will be. This article will tell you how to detect diabetes in dogs. Steps Diabetes can start with obesity. This is not always the case; with some breeds it can be genetic. More dogs with diabetes are obese. The best way to check for obesity is by checking your dog's rib cage. Run your

New Drugs Fool Muscles by Mimicking Exercise

2008-08-05T15:31:00.002-05:00

There are two new drugs that are being tested on mice that show great promise in improving endurance and fooling the muscles into reacting as if they've just had a complete workout with just minimal movement. Yes you have to actually move a little for the drug to be effective. It is not known yet about what the possible side effects may be or even when they will be ready to begin human

Italian Chicken ( Diabetic )

2008-07-17T13:12:00.001-05:00

2 Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts 1/4 Cup lite or fat free mayonnaise 1/4 Cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut each chicken breast in half. Coat each chicken piece with mayonnaise lightly. Combine cheese and breadcrumbs and a dash of salt and pepper if desired. Coat each piece of chicken with the breadcrumb mix. Place

Glucose Management Meter Approved For Sale

2008-07-07T03:46:00.002-05:00

This glucose management meter called the OneTouch Ping, has been approved by the FDA for sale in the United States. The system works like this, there is a small insulin pump that attaches to your belt or clothing and depending on what the meter is reading for your glucose level, will deliver a proper dose of insulin to a catheter planted under the skin. There is no need to even touch the pump

Recipe for A Sweet & Sour Sauce

2008-06-30T14:56:00.002-05:00

Yes, I'm a diabetic, but I love Chinese food and it wouldn't be the same without Sweet & Sour Sauce, especially on my beloved egg rolls. A store bought brand of regular sweet & sour has for a 1 tablespoon serving, 25 calories, 70 mg. of sodium 6.5 grams of carbs, a 1 tablespoon serving of this sauce has 8 calories, 58 mg. of sodium, and 2 grams of carbs. While the difference isn't staggering,

Gastric Bypass, Weight Loss, To Control Diabetes

2008-06-23T11:52:00.002-05:00

Researchers are now able to prove that weight loss is the key in improving blood sugar levels. People that had Gastric Bypass surgery who lost weight did improve their diabetes by taking less insulin, but doctors assumed it had something to do with changing the way the body handled hormones and such. Now it appears they are convinced that it's the simple loss of weight that enables the

HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF AN INSULIN INJECTION

2008-06-14T03:47:00.000-05:00

How To Give Yourself An Insulin Injection

DIABETES AND GUM DISEASE

2008-06-12T13:37:00.002-05:00

Proper care of your gums and teeth can help control your diabetes type 2. A1C is a measure of diabetes control in the long term. People who have periodontal disease often have higher levels of insulin resistance and A1C levels. Several studies have been done that link gum disease and type 2 diabetes. One study suggests that those who have periodontal disease have twice the risk of

Neapolitan Tower Cake from the Kraft Kitchens

2008-06-10T15:05:00.001-05:00

This is a very easy and tasty low fat and low sugar cake recipe.

Watching Out For Early Symptoms of Kidney Disease in Diabetics

2008-06-08T02:38:00.000-05:00

If the high blood glucose levels associated with diabetes are allowed to go on for long periods of time, you can develop kidney disease. This type of kidney disease is referred to as diabetic nephropathy.Many people ignored the symptoms of their conditions until they are deep into kidney damage. A diabetic could have a urine test to measure microalbuminuria without much cost. Those with strong

CAFFEINE BAD FOR DIABETICS

2008-05-25T12:16:00.001-05:00

A recent study in which one group of men were asked to drink regular coffee, and another group asked to drink decaffeinated coffee an hour before eating a low sugar cereal, found that the men who consumed the caffeine had blood sugar levels of 250 times higher than the others. Caffeine makes our bodies resistant to insulin and that causes our blood sugar levels to rise.People who are