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Could Diabetes Raise Risk of ADHD?

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:43:00 +0000

New research seems to suggest that there could be a link between social-economic status, diabetes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The results of recent studies into the relationship between these factors can be seen to indicate that children whose mothers have gestational diabetes mellitus and who are also born into poorer families, could have a higher chance of developing ADHD during childhood. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes which tends to develop during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.The condition which has been becoming increasingly common over recent years. It is also a type of diabetes which is particularly common amongst those with low socio-economic status. This latest discovery from Queens College at the City University of New York could have an effect on everything from the way in which mothers suffering from the condition are treated to the cost of Aviva health insurance. It could also mean that those who are most at risk are given more information surrounding ADHD, and how to spot the signs of this condition. However, as GDM is a diabetes which is not diagnosed before pregnancy, it is unlikely to be something which will be able to be taken into consideration by those trying for a baby. There are [...]

Lantus Solostar Dosage, Needles, Price and Side Effects

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:50:51 +0000

Lantus Solostar is a pen that is used to take insulin. This Lantus Solostar pen is simple to use and helps in insuring that the patient is having right dose of insulin every time. It helps in controlling sugar for 24 hours. It should be taken once a day at the same time of the day. Lantus Solostar Dosage The diabetic plan of different people is different and this is the reason that it takes some time to arrive at right dose of Lantus Solostar. In the starting, the doctor recommends only a small dose of Lantus insulin to the patient. The doctor then follows up to see how that low dose helps the patient in lowering blood sugar level. The dose is then adjusted accordingly to reach at the apt dose for the patient. The changes in dose are done in small quantity at a time. However, it is very important to regularly check the blood sugar levels. Many things affect blood sugar level of a patient such as exercise diet, stress. Hence keeping a check on diabetes helps in controlling it. Lantus Solostar Needles Only sterilised needles are used in Lantus Solostar pen. The needle is changed after every use. You cannot use same needle twice for injecting insulin [...]

U-500 Insulin – Dosing, Pumps and Syringes

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:42:27 +0000

What is U-500 insulin ? U-500 is regular insulin that is available in United States since the year 1952. However, recently doctors have started prescribing this medicine commonly to patients who require high doses of insulin in order to control their blood sugar level. This medicine is prescribed for patients who are facing increasing obesity along with type 2 diabetes and their bodies have become resistant to insulin. This resistance to insulin necessitates the need of insulin of more than 200 units/day. At present, several health care professionals are unaware of this concentrated insulin formulation. U-500 has pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic profile which makes it different from U-100 human insulins as well as analogues. There is no specific clinical trial to prove the efficiency of U-500 insulin. However, there is an eight case series that has been published. It reports infrequent or rare occurrence of hypoglycaemia with use of U-500 insulin. The medication errors that are linked with the use of U-500 insulin are generally due to dispensing and administrating errors. The pharmacists that prescribe U-500 should be aware of complex issues associated with its correct prescribing and dispensing. Patients should be properly guided about its use to minimize the errors related to its administration and dosage. U-500 Insulin – Insulin [...]

Do I Have Diabetes?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:53:04 +0000

Common Diabetes Symptoms Feeling hungry all the time Feeling thirsty Dry skin or itchy skin Too much urination Easy tiredness or being fatigue all the time Blurry vision Unwanted weight loss Sores that normally don’t heal quickly Frequent yeast infections Do I Have Diabetes? Diabetes is confirmed only when pancreas either produce insufficient quantity of insulin or produces no insulin at all. Sometimes the cells do not properly respond to insulin produced by pancreas. Many treatments are available for this disease but there is no permanent relief from it. There are so many myths prevalent about diabetes among people that confuse them about the facts. The American Diabetes Association has listed some common questions or doubts about diabetes prevalent among American people. Question: Is Diabetes a common health problem and not a serious issue? Answer: It has been revealed by studies that diabetes alone is responsible for as many deaths as combined deaths caused by AIDS and breast cancer. Diabetic people are more likely to have heart and kidney problems. Question: Should Diabetic people eat special food suitable for them? Answer: Diabetic people should eat a healthy diet like any other person. The definition of a healthy diet is same for a diabetic person as it is for a healthy person, [...]

Diabetic Dermopathy

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:47:41 +0000

What is Diabetic Dermopathy Diabetic Dermopathy is also called shin spots. It is common cutaneous funding in diabetes. It appears as atrophic hyperpigmented lesions of round to oval shape on pretibial areas of lower extremities. These lesions are generally bilateral and have asymmetrical distribution. Histologically, these lesions show edema of papillary dermis, extravasations of erythrocytes, thickened superficial blood vessels and a mild lymphocytic infiltrate. Hemosiderin deposits are left by extravasated erythrocytes that provide brownish hyper pigmentation. The lesions caused by diabetic dermopathy are spontaneously resolved, however scars are left behind. Diabetic Dermopathy Symptoms Diabetic dermopathy generally affects lower legs, but it can also appear on thighs, feet and forearms. The blemishes of diabetic dermopathy are generally oval or round and a bit scaly. The colour of blemishes can run gamut from pinkish and red to tan, sometimes even darker brown. The symptoms of lesions caused by diabetic dermopathy are: Reddish brown colour Round or oval shaped Common occur on both shins Initially scaly but flattens out and gets indented These resemble the age spots in some people. There can be many spots covering large area of skin. Presence of four or more than four lesions is limited to patients affected with diabetes. People who have such spots and are not [...]

Best Diabetes Apps for Android and iPhone

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:49:11 +0000

Diabetes is a very grave and relatively bothersome ailment. This is the reason why diabetics have to take their medicines on time and maintain a documentation of their work out results. They also have to retain a nutritional agenda and medication routine. So, what they actually require is a device to jog your memory to stop all the toil and take care of their wellbeing. We give you here some android apps for diabetics which can be utilized to maintain records and make available vital alerts. Track3 Diabetes Planner and Carb Counter This model can be used by diabetics to follow their work out schedule, food ingestion, and glucose as well as insulin concentration in the blood. Some Prominent Features: Maintains mg/dl or mmol/L units. No monthly charges required Alerts about calories and carb values for over 80 thousand foodstuffs. Provides glucose monitoring records The apps permit the customer to document the number of regular portions taken for every serving of food. The total expenditure of the device is $5.99. Purchase for iPhone here. Purchase for Android here. On Track On Track is the conceivably the finest diabetes app in the market. With its help, Diabetics can track their glucose levels, exercise schedule, food consumption etc. The application can even be [...]

Hyperinsulinemia – Symptoms, Causes, Diet, Treatment

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:42:43 +0000

Hyperinsulinemia is an ailment of the endocrine and is exemplified by a malfunction of our blood sugar control system. It is also known as pre-diabetes and syndrome X. This ailment is revealed when the insulin gradually loses its efficiency in sweeping up the blood glucose from the blood stream inside the zillion cells that our body is comprised of. The concentration of insulin increases really fast to destructive levels and thus harming our arteries and vascular system. When our body begins to show signs of hyperinsulinemia, our pancreatic beta cells mainly increase the creation of insulin and thus this continues our capacity to quickly drop down the post prandial blood glucose. At a certain point of time, in the course of the deficit of the usefulness of the insulin, our pancreatic cells may no longer turn out sufficient insulin to handle post prandial as well as fasting glucose. When this happens, Type2 diabetes is detected. Hyperinsulinemia Symptoms Hyperinsulinemia can cause hypoglycaemia in few patients. Only then the symptoms of hyperinsulinemia also show up. Some of the symptoms are like – Transitory muscle failing Brain fog Fatigue Incapability to focus Blurred or double vision Headache and trembling Picture 1: Metabolic alterations due to Hyperinsulinemia Source: JCI.org Treatment of this disease is attained [...]

Natural Sugar Substitutes

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:51:03 +0000

Steering clear of sugar is the most imperative dictum for all diabetics. That is the reason why sugar alternates are used in lieu of table sugar. But it is imperative to have enough information about all these substitutes of sugar before consuming them. Sugar Substitutes for Diabetics Most of the sugar substitutes available in the markets are not reckoned as a component of our everyday carbohydrate consumption. They are all calorie free and are endowed with a sugary taste. But some sweeteners like Sorbitol or Mannitol can lift up the blood sugar level. The most secure way to use these substitutes is to use them in homemade dishes and beverages. Splenda® is the product name for sucralose and it hangs on to its taste whilst being used in cakes and hot drinks. Picture 1: Spenda - Natural Sugar Substitutes Source – Splenda.com Aspartame is sold by NutraSweet® and is a better alternative for use in cold recipes. Picture 2: NutraSweet- Natural Sugar Substitutes Source – NutraSweet.com Another great company producing high quality diabetes friendly sugar substitutes is Equal®. Picture 2: Equal - Natural Sugar Substitutes Source – Equal.com Therefore, almost every single sugar substitute available in the market is regarded as safe for consumption by diabetics. However, there might be some side effects like allergies that [...]

Blood Sugar Levels Chart

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:55:24 +0000

A person is said to be diabetic when glucose levels in his blood rises. It has become a common disease these days. The reason being sedentary lifestyle, faulty food habits, lack of physical activity etc. Generally carbohydrates that we consume are converted into glucose. A hormone secreted by pancreas, called as insulin breaks down the glucose to make it absorbable by body cells. During this process, glucose is converted into energy. When pancreas produces insufficient amount of insulin, or human body becomes insulin resistant, glucose starts accumulating in blood which leads to diabetes. It is possible to keep diabetes under check with medicines, diet control and exercise. However, if this problem is not diagnosed on time, it may lead to serious consequences such as heart problem, kidney problem, liver disease and damage to eyes and nervous system. Blood Sugar Levels Chart Pre-diabetic person Minimum fasting value: 101 mg/dl Maximum fasting value: 126 mg/dl Post-Prandial: 140-200 mg/dl Normal person Minimum fasting value: 70 mg/dl Maximum fasting value: 100 mg/dl Post-Prandial: less than 140 mg/dl Diabetic person Minimum fasting value: more than 126 mg/dl Maximum fasting value: 126 mg/dl Post-Prandial: more than 200 mg/dl Picture 1: Blood Sugar Levels Chart source: anormalbloodsugarlevel.com One should always take reference from doctor about his normal blood [...]

American Diabetes Association Guidelines 2011

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:45:21 +0000

The clinical practice recommendations by American Diabetes Association are available in a publication which comes out in the month of January every year. This information is available on their site too and you can get it from there free of cost. The American Diabetes Association Guidelines 2011 are not much different from previous guidelines. Hence, the doctors need not to change the way they practice that much. The guidelines of 2011 differ in terms of screening for gestational diabetes. Picture 1: Symbol of American Diabetes Association Source: diabetes.org Cutpoints of American Diabetes Association Guidelines The fasting cutpoint is equal to or greater than 92 mg/dL The hourly cutpoint is equal to or greater than 180 mg/dL The 2-hour cutpoint is equal to or greater than 153 mg/dL In case, a woman is above these cutpoints, she needs to be diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Every woman, who had gestational diabetes in the past, must be screened at least once every three years to ensure the type2 diabetes do not develop in future. Targets The targets are still applicable as they were in previous guidelines. The doctors had a number of clinical trials since last some years that had led to confusing data regarding the safety of normalizing the levels of blood [...]