Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the common side effects of diabetes, which can cause insensitivity, or a loss of sensation in the extremities to feel pain, heat, and cold in a diabetic person. It is very important for a diabetic person to take care of foot related injuries and wear specially designed shoes for diabetic.
Diabetic foot problems have become common throughout the world today. People with diabetes are quite at risk of developing many different foot problems. Even the ordinary foot problem can become painful and can lead to serious complications. Minor injuries can easily become major infections among diabetics so it is always advised not to avoid your foot problems.
Diabetes and foot pain are very closely related, and foot pain can be taken as the warning sign of diabetes. Diabetes can limit blood supply to your feet and cause a loss of feeling. Proper foot care with wearing diabetics shoes is very essential for a diabetic person, as wounds to the feet may take much longer to heal. Therefore, it is very important to prevent them in the first place. So a diabetic person is always advised to do a routine self-inspection of each foot.
As the connection between diabetes and foot problems is clear, there are hundreds of diabetic footwear options available in the market. These diabetic shoes for men are designed in such a way so as to provide complete support to the feet while also helping in improving the circulation and blood flow. Choosing and wearing proper fit diabetic shoe, complete with custom insoles, can prevent the feet from injuries and further irritation. By wearing diabetic shoes on a regular basis, you can make sure that your feet won't have complications in the future. Diabetic footwear plays an important role in helping your feet, even if you are taking good care of your health getting your sugar levels checked regularly.
A healthy diet along with regular exercises with men's & women's diabetic shoes is vital for all the diabetic people in order to improve one's cardiovascular health, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Always remember that making some small changes in your life if you have diabetes can surely help you to reduce your blood sugar levels for a longer run.
You should consume diabetes specific food available in the market that can help you in reducing the impact of diabetes by helping to regulate your blood sugar. You are also advised to have a carbohydrates free diet to prevent diabetes in the future. A healthy eating plan, exercise and medication on the regular basis can help a diabetic person live a healthy, happy and fit lifestyle.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus is also simply known as diabetes. It is
the disease characterized by a malfunctioning metabolism
and a high blood sugar level.
The result can be low levels of insulin or abnormal insulin
resistance. This mixed with inadequate levels of insulin
secretion results in diabetes.
Symptoms of diabetes mellitus include increased urine
production, excessive thirst, extreme fatigue, and
excessive thirst and weight loss. These symptoms though may
not be present in those people with only mildly elevated
sugar levels.
Diabetes mellitus includes type 1, type 2 and gestational
diabetes, which occur only during pregnancy. Each type has
a different cause and different severity of symptoms.
But all forms of diabetes are dangerous if not treated.
With proper management though, people with diabetes can
live a long, healthy, normal life.
The main cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus is the loss of
insulin producing cells in the pancreas. This ultimately
leads to an insulin deficiency.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is typically found in children and
young adults. It is also termed juvenile diabetes. The
common treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus is daily
insulin injections to replace the insulin the body is not
producing properly, along with careful blood glucose
monitoring.
Without careful monitoring and treatment, complications
from diabetes could include loss of limps such as arms,
legs and feet, blindness and diabetic comas, which can be
fatal.
It is extremely important that if you suspect you or your
child to have symptoms of diabetes, that you visit your
doctor to be tested. If the tests are positive it is not
the end of the world. With careful monitoring and care,
type 1 diabetics can live long healthy lives.
the disease characterized by a malfunctioning metabolism
and a high blood sugar level.
The result can be low levels of insulin or abnormal insulin
resistance. This mixed with inadequate levels of insulin
secretion results in diabetes.
Symptoms of diabetes mellitus include increased urine
production, excessive thirst, extreme fatigue, and
excessive thirst and weight loss. These symptoms though may
not be present in those people with only mildly elevated
sugar levels.
Diabetes mellitus includes type 1, type 2 and gestational
diabetes, which occur only during pregnancy. Each type has
a different cause and different severity of symptoms.
But all forms of diabetes are dangerous if not treated.
With proper management though, people with diabetes can
live a long, healthy, normal life.
The main cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus is the loss of
insulin producing cells in the pancreas. This ultimately
leads to an insulin deficiency.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is typically found in children and
young adults. It is also termed juvenile diabetes. The
common treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus is daily
insulin injections to replace the insulin the body is not
producing properly, along with careful blood glucose
monitoring.
Without careful monitoring and treatment, complications
from diabetes could include loss of limps such as arms,
legs and feet, blindness and diabetic comas, which can be
fatal.
It is extremely important that if you suspect you or your
child to have symptoms of diabetes, that you visit your
doctor to be tested. If the tests are positive it is not
the end of the world. With careful monitoring and care,
type 1 diabetics can live long healthy lives.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Diabetes Symptoms List
All too often we get sick but ignore the symptoms we may be
feeling, shrugging them off to a cold, stress from work, or
just not feeling well.
There are certain symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored if
they develop. These symptoms could lead to blindness,
amputation of limbs, coma or even death.
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes often come on suddenly and are
severely dramatic. The extra stress of diabetes can lead to
something called diabetic ketoacidosis.
Symptoms of ketoacidosis may include nausea and vomiting,
which may also lead to dehydration and serious problems
with the blood levels of potassium. This could lead to a
diabetic coma and ultimately death.
Other symptoms of diabetes may include extreme fatigue. We
all get tired at times, but diabetes triggers a more severe
fatigue than normal.
People with diabetes also experience unexplained weight
loss. This is because they are unable to process many of
the calories they consume. Losing sugar and water in the
urine also contributes to the weight loss.
Extreme thirst is another symptom of diabetes. Diabetes
develops high blood sugar levels and the body tries to
compensate by diluting the blood, which translates to our
brain that we are thirsty.
With this is also excessive urination. It is another way
our bodies have of getting rid of the extra sugar in our
system. But this can also lead to dehydration.
One of the hardest symptoms to deal with is poor wound
healing. Wounds heal slowly, if at all when the carrier has
diabetes. This along with infections that are not easily
remedied can attribute to ulcers and loss of limbs.
feeling, shrugging them off to a cold, stress from work, or
just not feeling well.
There are certain symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored if
they develop. These symptoms could lead to blindness,
amputation of limbs, coma or even death.
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes often come on suddenly and are
severely dramatic. The extra stress of diabetes can lead to
something called diabetic ketoacidosis.
Symptoms of ketoacidosis may include nausea and vomiting,
which may also lead to dehydration and serious problems
with the blood levels of potassium. This could lead to a
diabetic coma and ultimately death.
Other symptoms of diabetes may include extreme fatigue. We
all get tired at times, but diabetes triggers a more severe
fatigue than normal.
People with diabetes also experience unexplained weight
loss. This is because they are unable to process many of
the calories they consume. Losing sugar and water in the
urine also contributes to the weight loss.
Extreme thirst is another symptom of diabetes. Diabetes
develops high blood sugar levels and the body tries to
compensate by diluting the blood, which translates to our
brain that we are thirsty.
With this is also excessive urination. It is another way
our bodies have of getting rid of the extra sugar in our
system. But this can also lead to dehydration.
One of the hardest symptoms to deal with is poor wound
healing. Wounds heal slowly, if at all when the carrier has
diabetes. This along with infections that are not easily
remedied can attribute to ulcers and loss of limbs.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Diabetes Epidemic
With obesity levels being at an all time high, the epidemic
of type 2 diabetes is growing at an alarming rate, and will
only get worse.
Between 2001 and 2002, the diagnosis of diabetes went from
5.5 percent of Americans to an alarming 6.5 percent. In
just one year!
Overall, twelve million Americans have been diagnosed and
another 5 million Americans have diabetes and don’t know
it. And yet another 12 millions are on their way to type 2
diabetes because of impaired glucose levels.
Not knowing is the worst because risks of untreated
diabetes puts us at a terrible risk of complications
including but not limited to blindness, amputations and
ultimately death.
The stickler is, that type 2 diabetes is almost completely
preventable. Doctor’s say eat less, eat better and
exercise. The numbers show just how many Americans are
currently overweight.
Statistically, people are now living longer, and it has
been on the rise for years. But this will not continue if
type 2 diabetes is not put under control.
We are a gluttonous society and ultimately it is affecting
how we live and how long we live.
And unfortunately, the diabetes epidemic is not just a US
problem. It is spreading worldwide with epidemic reports in
Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
It is estimated that by 2025, the number of diabetics
worldwide will rise to 380 million. And diabetes is now
affecting more of the young and middle-aged population in
developing countries between the ages of 40 and 59.
of type 2 diabetes is growing at an alarming rate, and will
only get worse.
Between 2001 and 2002, the diagnosis of diabetes went from
5.5 percent of Americans to an alarming 6.5 percent. In
just one year!
Overall, twelve million Americans have been diagnosed and
another 5 million Americans have diabetes and don’t know
it. And yet another 12 millions are on their way to type 2
diabetes because of impaired glucose levels.
Not knowing is the worst because risks of untreated
diabetes puts us at a terrible risk of complications
including but not limited to blindness, amputations and
ultimately death.
The stickler is, that type 2 diabetes is almost completely
preventable. Doctor’s say eat less, eat better and
exercise. The numbers show just how many Americans are
currently overweight.
Statistically, people are now living longer, and it has
been on the rise for years. But this will not continue if
type 2 diabetes is not put under control.
We are a gluttonous society and ultimately it is affecting
how we live and how long we live.
And unfortunately, the diabetes epidemic is not just a US
problem. It is spreading worldwide with epidemic reports in
Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
It is estimated that by 2025, the number of diabetics
worldwide will rise to 380 million. And diabetes is now
affecting more of the young and middle-aged population in
developing countries between the ages of 40 and 59.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Diabetes in Pets
It is not only the human kind that can develop diabetes.
Even our beloved pets, no matter how well we care for them,
can develop diabetes.
This is often a scary situation for the pet owner and the
first question that is usually asked of the veterinarian is
-will my pet need to be put to sleep-
Of course this is a difficult issue and the answer may vary
on the overall age and health of your pet.
Many older pets that are diagnosed with diabetes go on to
live many more happy years, but this takes commitment and
close care of your pet.
Diabetic cats and dogs can live just as long as perfectly
healthy pet if the diabetes is diagnosed and treated
properly by both the veterinarian and the owner.
This takes great commitment from the owner. Pets must be
cared for and watched daily with a high level of care and
patience.
There can be no feeding the cat and forgetting until the
next day. There is no leaving the pet along to go on a
trip. Every day your pet will need medication, fed a proper
diet and his behavior will need to be monitored closely.
This doesn’t mean you will have to give up your job and
stay home full time with your pet, but it does mean you
will have to pay more attention to what his behavior is and
know what to do if the situation should change.
It is also more of a financial obligation to have a sick
pet. So it is something that should be discussed in length
with your vet.
Even our beloved pets, no matter how well we care for them,
can develop diabetes.
This is often a scary situation for the pet owner and the
first question that is usually asked of the veterinarian is
-will my pet need to be put to sleep-
Of course this is a difficult issue and the answer may vary
on the overall age and health of your pet.
Many older pets that are diagnosed with diabetes go on to
live many more happy years, but this takes commitment and
close care of your pet.
Diabetic cats and dogs can live just as long as perfectly
healthy pet if the diabetes is diagnosed and treated
properly by both the veterinarian and the owner.
This takes great commitment from the owner. Pets must be
cared for and watched daily with a high level of care and
patience.
There can be no feeding the cat and forgetting until the
next day. There is no leaving the pet along to go on a
trip. Every day your pet will need medication, fed a proper
diet and his behavior will need to be monitored closely.
This doesn’t mean you will have to give up your job and
stay home full time with your pet, but it does mean you
will have to pay more attention to what his behavior is and
know what to do if the situation should change.
It is also more of a financial obligation to have a sick
pet. So it is something that should be discussed in length
with your vet.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Making Your Customized Diabetic Gift Basket
Diabetes creates many obstacles and can be tough to keep up with. There are medicines to take at certain times, questions that need to be answered, body parts to take extra special care of, and items to always take with you. There are varieties of gift items that can make your life as a diabetic, or some-one you know, a little more convenient and a lot more fun!
During gifting season, most people are thoroughly confused about what to gifts for diabetics; although, there are hundreds and thousands of gift options, the problem lies in the fact that most gifts are simply not suitable for those afflicted with diabetes.
In this context, while gift baskets are immensely popular as a whole, again the same problem is faced. How to include only those items that are suitable for diabetics. This is especially true since many gift baskets have this rather uncanny tendency to have sweet treats as staple among the included items.
If that is the dilemma you are facing, why not go ahead and make your own gift baskets for diabetics? That way, you will be able to choose only those items which are suitable to diabetics, and also have the added advantage of giving a very personalized gift basket for diabetics – one which the recipient will easily recognize as having a personal touch from you.
The first step is of course to get a suitable gift basket; with options galore, the choice may not be a very easy one. Perhaps, you could go for a color and design which the recipient would appreciate in particular.
Items for the basket – Aah! That will definitely be the key to success, as far as the appeal of your diabetic gift basket is concerned, so make sure that you make the best choice here. Low sugar items or sugar free items should definitely be at the top of your agenda; of course, you do have the option of not including any sweet items such as the above, at all, but what the heck – does gifting season really seem that, if there is no sweet treat included?
That said, you could also include other food items that are not in the sweet category, and yet are likely to be appreciated by the recipient, perhaps because they are personal favorites. How about some real cheese low fat, which also happens to be absolutely low-carb? Sounds perfect!
Looking beyond food items, how about some personal dress options, suited to diabetics? You could include , socks or stockings that are particularly tailored to the needs of diabetics. Also consider heart rate monitor and measurement devices, which any diabetes afflicted recipient would truly appreciate. For instance, with glucose test monitors getting more and more compact in size, they could be a potentially perfect choice for inclusion in the gift basket.
Finally, with all the choices appropriately made, now it is time to pack the basket nicely so as to maximize its appeal. Remember that, like with a lot of things in life, packaging makes a lot of difference to the appeal of the product in question! In this case, you could consider wrapping the basket up in transparent cellophane so as to showcase its contents. Further, you could tie a ribbon on top, for enhanced appeal.
During gifting season, most people are thoroughly confused about what to gifts for diabetics; although, there are hundreds and thousands of gift options, the problem lies in the fact that most gifts are simply not suitable for those afflicted with diabetes.
In this context, while gift baskets are immensely popular as a whole, again the same problem is faced. How to include only those items that are suitable for diabetics. This is especially true since many gift baskets have this rather uncanny tendency to have sweet treats as staple among the included items.
If that is the dilemma you are facing, why not go ahead and make your own gift baskets for diabetics? That way, you will be able to choose only those items which are suitable to diabetics, and also have the added advantage of giving a very personalized gift basket for diabetics – one which the recipient will easily recognize as having a personal touch from you.
The first step is of course to get a suitable gift basket; with options galore, the choice may not be a very easy one. Perhaps, you could go for a color and design which the recipient would appreciate in particular.
Items for the basket – Aah! That will definitely be the key to success, as far as the appeal of your diabetic gift basket is concerned, so make sure that you make the best choice here. Low sugar items or sugar free items should definitely be at the top of your agenda; of course, you do have the option of not including any sweet items such as the above, at all, but what the heck – does gifting season really seem that, if there is no sweet treat included?
That said, you could also include other food items that are not in the sweet category, and yet are likely to be appreciated by the recipient, perhaps because they are personal favorites. How about some real cheese low fat, which also happens to be absolutely low-carb? Sounds perfect!
Looking beyond food items, how about some personal dress options, suited to diabetics? You could include , socks or stockings that are particularly tailored to the needs of diabetics. Also consider heart rate monitor and measurement devices, which any diabetes afflicted recipient would truly appreciate. For instance, with glucose test monitors getting more and more compact in size, they could be a potentially perfect choice for inclusion in the gift basket.
Finally, with all the choices appropriately made, now it is time to pack the basket nicely so as to maximize its appeal. Remember that, like with a lot of things in life, packaging makes a lot of difference to the appeal of the product in question! In this case, you could consider wrapping the basket up in transparent cellophane so as to showcase its contents. Further, you could tie a ribbon on top, for enhanced appeal.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Tips for a summer of Healthy Cookouts
We are all advised to live healthier lifestyles? Eat more healthily, lose weight, exercise more, stop smoking? And so on. For people who have Type 2 diabetes this advice is an important part of the management of diabetic diet menu. You may be surprised to learn that you actually have the potential to reduce the harmful effects of diabetes, purely by making some changes to your lifestyle.
Every person who has diabetes has difficult problems, which comes from the various degrees of complications that they may be dealing with. Because of the differences, some are able to eat a few more carbs than others. However, the types of foods that you should be avoiding, and those diabetic meals that you should be eating, is going to be the same for every person who is dealing with diabetes.
We focus on the role of diabetic diet and exercise in the management of Type 2 diabetes. In particular, we will take a look at the way in which diet and exercise can improve:
* Blood glucose levels
* Blood fats
* Blood pressure
Blood glucose levels: Blood glucose levels are mainly kept in check by insulin syringes and needles. Type 2 diabetes usually occurs as the result of a combination of problems with insulin activity (insulin resistance) and insulin secretion. Diet and exercise can help to combat both of these problems.
Blood fats: Many people with Type 2 diabetes have unhealthy levels of blood fats? This is commonly referred to as an unhealthy? Lipid profile? Too much of the wrong types of fat in the blood increase the risk of heart disease and circulation problems. Blood fats are mainly kept in check by body fat analyzer. Another important aim of diet and exercise in the management of your diabetes will therefore be to help keep your blood lipid levels normal.
Blood pressure: Type 2 diabetes is often accompanied by high blood pressure and this increases the risk of diabetic eye and kidney damage, as well as heart disease and circulation problems. Blood fats are mainly kept in check by automatic blood pressure monitor. Regular exercise, eating a low-fat and low-salt diet, and reducing alcohol intake can all help to lower blood pressure.
Nearly everyone knows about the dietary risks of summertime cookouts; the menu tends to be loaded with items that are high in fat, high in calories, and full of grease. # However, there are healthy alternatives that you can include in your next cookout to ensure that your diabetic diet plan stays tasty, but won't ruin your dietary goals. Here are some healthy food choices to add to your next cookout:
Grill Veggies: Cut veggies, such as peppers and onions, to roughly the diameter of a silver dollar. Dust them with a light layer of extra virgin olive oil and season to taste. Always prefer Low Fat Salad Recipes for diabetes.
Wrap the veggies tinfoil and throw the package on a grill. Cook the veggies alongside your hotdogs and hamburgers for about 20 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and hot.
Mayo-free Potato Salad: Not all potato salads diabetic recipes require mayonnaise. In fact, without the mayo, potato salads can be quite healthy and incorporate not only a healthy dose of carbohydrates, but also onions, celery, oils, and dairy. Check online for mayo-free potato salad recipes that suit your taste buds.
Full-Fruit Popsicles or Ices: Instead of offering ice cream or another high fat, high sugar dessert, plan ahead and make your own full-fruit popsicles or ices. Simply freeze any flavor of 100% fruit juice in an appropriately sized and shaped container, add small fruit chunks, and serve. You can find Popsicle trays in just about any grocery store.
Limit the Alcohol: Most people enjoy having a summertime beverage, such as a margarita, daiquiri, or even a simple beer during a cookout.
However, many fancy drinks are loaded with sugar that is not healthy for Diabetics.
While a splurge may not hurt every now and then (as long as you monitor your blood sugar level), it is always a good idea to have low-sugar alternatives such as sugar free candy and low fat desserts. One of the best low-sugar alcohol beverages is rum and diet coke.
The Right Melons: Watermelons are classic cookout favorites. However, watermelons are notorious for having loads of sugar and calories in them.
In fact, one slice can pack as much as 80 calories. Instead of serving watermelon wedges at your next cookout, opt instead for honeydew or cantaloupe.
Every person who has diabetes has difficult problems, which comes from the various degrees of complications that they may be dealing with. Because of the differences, some are able to eat a few more carbs than others. However, the types of foods that you should be avoiding, and those diabetic meals that you should be eating, is going to be the same for every person who is dealing with diabetes.
We focus on the role of diabetic diet and exercise in the management of Type 2 diabetes. In particular, we will take a look at the way in which diet and exercise can improve:
* Blood glucose levels
* Blood fats
* Blood pressure
Blood glucose levels: Blood glucose levels are mainly kept in check by insulin syringes and needles. Type 2 diabetes usually occurs as the result of a combination of problems with insulin activity (insulin resistance) and insulin secretion. Diet and exercise can help to combat both of these problems.
Blood fats: Many people with Type 2 diabetes have unhealthy levels of blood fats? This is commonly referred to as an unhealthy? Lipid profile? Too much of the wrong types of fat in the blood increase the risk of heart disease and circulation problems. Blood fats are mainly kept in check by body fat analyzer. Another important aim of diet and exercise in the management of your diabetes will therefore be to help keep your blood lipid levels normal.
Blood pressure: Type 2 diabetes is often accompanied by high blood pressure and this increases the risk of diabetic eye and kidney damage, as well as heart disease and circulation problems. Blood fats are mainly kept in check by automatic blood pressure monitor. Regular exercise, eating a low-fat and low-salt diet, and reducing alcohol intake can all help to lower blood pressure.
Nearly everyone knows about the dietary risks of summertime cookouts; the menu tends to be loaded with items that are high in fat, high in calories, and full of grease. # However, there are healthy alternatives that you can include in your next cookout to ensure that your diabetic diet plan stays tasty, but won't ruin your dietary goals. Here are some healthy food choices to add to your next cookout:
Grill Veggies: Cut veggies, such as peppers and onions, to roughly the diameter of a silver dollar. Dust them with a light layer of extra virgin olive oil and season to taste. Always prefer Low Fat Salad Recipes for diabetes.
Wrap the veggies tinfoil and throw the package on a grill. Cook the veggies alongside your hotdogs and hamburgers for about 20 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and hot.
Mayo-free Potato Salad: Not all potato salads diabetic recipes require mayonnaise. In fact, without the mayo, potato salads can be quite healthy and incorporate not only a healthy dose of carbohydrates, but also onions, celery, oils, and dairy. Check online for mayo-free potato salad recipes that suit your taste buds.
Full-Fruit Popsicles or Ices: Instead of offering ice cream or another high fat, high sugar dessert, plan ahead and make your own full-fruit popsicles or ices. Simply freeze any flavor of 100% fruit juice in an appropriately sized and shaped container, add small fruit chunks, and serve. You can find Popsicle trays in just about any grocery store.
Limit the Alcohol: Most people enjoy having a summertime beverage, such as a margarita, daiquiri, or even a simple beer during a cookout.
However, many fancy drinks are loaded with sugar that is not healthy for Diabetics.
While a splurge may not hurt every now and then (as long as you monitor your blood sugar level), it is always a good idea to have low-sugar alternatives such as sugar free candy and low fat desserts. One of the best low-sugar alcohol beverages is rum and diet coke.
The Right Melons: Watermelons are classic cookout favorites. However, watermelons are notorious for having loads of sugar and calories in them.
In fact, one slice can pack as much as 80 calories. Instead of serving watermelon wedges at your next cookout, opt instead for honeydew or cantaloupe.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Nutrition Basics for Diabetes
Male incontinence productsMale incontinence products In order to manage your diabetes, it is important to understand nutrition basics more than the average person. The diabetic body must maintain a careful balance of chemicals from food in order to stay healthy and continue to function normally.
The Mathematics of Nutrition
Proper nutrition comes down to basic mathematics. Despite what many fad diets suggest:
• Around 55-60% of your calories need to come from carbohydrates (1,100 - 1,200 Calories) - the most important food group.
• Less than 30% should come from fat (600 Cal.)
• 10-15% should come from proteins (200 - 300 Cal.).
For the average person maintaining a 2,000 calorie per day diabetic diet meals, here is an easy way to break down your recommended daily diabetic diet foods intake based on servings:
• Bread (whole grain is best)- 10 servings per day
• Vegetables (raw or steam is best)- 5 servings per day
• Fruits - 4 servings per day
• Meats (low saturated fat & cholesterol) - 2 servings per day
• Milk (low saturated fat)- 3 servings per day
• Fat (monounsaturated & polyunsaturated are best) - less than 67 grams per day
Why Low Carbohydrate Diets Are Dangerous
Carbohydrates are the only source of energy for the human body. Protein is the only food group without diabetes carbohydrates.
Many diets recommend eating a high amount of protein and a low amount of carbohydrates. The body simply cannot function without an energy source, so while you may lose weight on such a diet, your body will start to break down its own muscles to turn them into carbohydrates, resulting in muscle loss.
As a result, you may lose weight in the short term, but in the long term, you will suffer from energy loss, decreased brain function (the brain needs energy too!), and organ failure.
In order to prevent serious consequences of a low carbohydrate diet, it is important to incorporate a variety of different carbohydrates into the diabetic diet, including nuts, whole grains, milk, fruits, and vegetables.
Fat is Good
Fat is an essential part of the daily diabetes diet plan. Fat not only helps to keep the body warm in colder temperatures, but it also provides a cushion for the organs and tissues. Fat also helps the body absorb many essential vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamins A and D. Just be sure most of the fats you eat are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. These are mostly plant-based fats and fish oils. Avoid saturated fats (mostly animal fats) Therefore, depriving the body of fat can lead to serious long-term damage to your organs, joints, bones, and blood.
Calories Matter Most
If you are trying to lose weight, understand that calories are the essential element that you need to control. Calories are units of energy that are either used by the body for daily functioning or that are stored as fat. Therefore, if you intake more calories than you burn, those extra calories will be stored as fat, resulting in weight gain. Always follow diabetic diet and meal plans for better health.
Conversely, to lose weight, simply reduce the amount of calories that you take in so that you take in fewer calories than you burn. Keep in mind that you should consume enough calories to give you energy throughout your basic daily functions or else your body will take that energy by "eating" your muscles.
Supplements and Risks
From Creatine to Ephedrine, Synephrine to Nitric Oxide, there is a huge variety of diabetes nutritional supplements available on the market that are designed to enhance athletic performance, increase energy, and boost weight loss.
Many of these supplements actually deliver on what they say they will - but only for the short term and not without serious consequences. Each of these blood sugar supplements has its own set negative side effects that can lead to long-term bodily damage and even death.
In fact, some diabetes supplements, such as Ephedrine, have been taken off the market due to their negative side effects. Even common supplements, such as caffeine have their limits (no more than 600 milligrams per day). Before you take any form of supplements, be sure that you research the negative side effects and weigh the risks carefully.
Here is a short list of some of the common side effects of some supplements for diabetes:
• Heart failure
• Increase heart rate
• Stroke
• Constipation
• Stomach issues
• Cancer
• Blood clots
• Abnormal bone growth
• Infertility
• Loss of libido
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The Mathematics of Nutrition
Proper nutrition comes down to basic mathematics. Despite what many fad diets suggest:
• Around 55-60% of your calories need to come from carbohydrates (1,100 - 1,200 Calories) - the most important food group.
• Less than 30% should come from fat (600 Cal.)
• 10-15% should come from proteins (200 - 300 Cal.).
For the average person maintaining a 2,000 calorie per day diabetic diet meals, here is an easy way to break down your recommended daily diabetic diet foods intake based on servings:
• Bread (whole grain is best)- 10 servings per day
• Vegetables (raw or steam is best)- 5 servings per day
• Fruits - 4 servings per day
• Meats (low saturated fat & cholesterol) - 2 servings per day
• Milk (low saturated fat)- 3 servings per day
• Fat (monounsaturated & polyunsaturated are best) - less than 67 grams per day
Why Low Carbohydrate Diets Are Dangerous
Carbohydrates are the only source of energy for the human body. Protein is the only food group without diabetes carbohydrates.
Many diets recommend eating a high amount of protein and a low amount of carbohydrates. The body simply cannot function without an energy source, so while you may lose weight on such a diet, your body will start to break down its own muscles to turn them into carbohydrates, resulting in muscle loss.
As a result, you may lose weight in the short term, but in the long term, you will suffer from energy loss, decreased brain function (the brain needs energy too!), and organ failure.
In order to prevent serious consequences of a low carbohydrate diet, it is important to incorporate a variety of different carbohydrates into the diabetic diet, including nuts, whole grains, milk, fruits, and vegetables.
Fat is Good
Fat is an essential part of the daily diabetes diet plan. Fat not only helps to keep the body warm in colder temperatures, but it also provides a cushion for the organs and tissues. Fat also helps the body absorb many essential vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamins A and D. Just be sure most of the fats you eat are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. These are mostly plant-based fats and fish oils. Avoid saturated fats (mostly animal fats) Therefore, depriving the body of fat can lead to serious long-term damage to your organs, joints, bones, and blood.
Calories Matter Most
If you are trying to lose weight, understand that calories are the essential element that you need to control. Calories are units of energy that are either used by the body for daily functioning or that are stored as fat. Therefore, if you intake more calories than you burn, those extra calories will be stored as fat, resulting in weight gain. Always follow diabetic diet and meal plans for better health.
Conversely, to lose weight, simply reduce the amount of calories that you take in so that you take in fewer calories than you burn. Keep in mind that you should consume enough calories to give you energy throughout your basic daily functions or else your body will take that energy by "eating" your muscles.
Supplements and Risks
From Creatine to Ephedrine, Synephrine to Nitric Oxide, there is a huge variety of diabetes nutritional supplements available on the market that are designed to enhance athletic performance, increase energy, and boost weight loss.
Many of these supplements actually deliver on what they say they will - but only for the short term and not without serious consequences. Each of these blood sugar supplements has its own set negative side effects that can lead to long-term bodily damage and even death.
In fact, some diabetes supplements, such as Ephedrine, have been taken off the market due to their negative side effects. Even common supplements, such as caffeine have their limits (no more than 600 milligrams per day). Before you take any form of supplements, be sure that you research the negative side effects and weigh the risks carefully.
Here is a short list of some of the common side effects of some supplements for diabetes:
• Heart failure
• Increase heart rate
• Stroke
• Constipation
• Stomach issues
• Cancer
• Blood clots
• Abnormal bone growth
• Infertility
• Loss of libido
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
3 Reasons People with Type 2 diabetes Have Issues Losing Weight
Type 2 diabetes is a syndrome affecting many different body organ systems, and we recognize today that a few of these areas are also associated in the weight gain that people with type 2 diabetes experience. The thyroid gland, the liver, the adrenals, the pancreas, as well as the gastrointestinal system all play a role in diabetes type 2. In addition to these bodily organs, individuals with type 2 diabetes are experiencing insulin resistance. Let's discuss some of the causative factors of excess weight and diabetes.
1. The Thyroid gland
The thyroid is a gland responsible for the regulation of our metabolic rate. When the thyroid gland is manufacturing too much thyroid hormone, it can speed the entire body up too much. On the other hand, if the thyroid gland is under producing thyroid hormone, it can slow your rate of metabolism down too much. When your metabolic rate is slow you can experience weight gain. Also, if your thyroid hormonal levels are decreased your energy levels are going to be reduced which makes it quite challenging to want to exercise. The thyroid is a essential body organ in the area of weight gain for diabetes patients and it is commonly overlooked.
2. The Liver
The liver is among the main bodily organs in your body accountable for internal cleansing. It is quite common to find increased liver enzymes on the blood exams of individuals with type 2 diabetes. Significant levels of medication together with excessive toxins in the environment can cause the liver to become overwhelmed with toxic agents. As the liver backs up it may be affected bringing about increased liver enzymes. As soon as the body loses its ability to rid itself of poisons adequately it's also common to observe increased cholesterol levels and weight gain.
3. Insulin Resistance
If you have type 2 diabetes, you also have insulin resistance. Insulin resistance means that you are having problems getting glucose from your blood stream into your cells. Because you cannot get this glucose into your cells, the level of glucose in your bloodstream rises. This extra blood glucose leads to a good deal of inflammation and also often leads to weight gain. If your system is unable to get this extra glucose into your cells to generate energy, it routes the glucose away and off to the liver so that it may be converted into triglycerides and body fat.
Insulin resistance causes you to feel worn out simply because you aren't able to generate energy or ATP within your cells and you put on weight since the glucose which should have been changed to energy has now been changed into body fat. You feel hungry regularly because your cells are hungry for energy, and you're gaining extra fat at the same time. It's additionally incredibly tough to work out because you don't have the energy reserves to do it.
The solution to beating this never-ending cycle is to have a qualified professional perform adequate tests to determine where your system has broken down. Running the conventional diabetes blood assessments is just not adequate to discover the origin of the issue
You don't have to be a prisoner to type 2 diabetes and weight gain. Find an experienced professional today that can help you discover the cause of your diabetes.
1. The Thyroid gland
The thyroid is a gland responsible for the regulation of our metabolic rate. When the thyroid gland is manufacturing too much thyroid hormone, it can speed the entire body up too much. On the other hand, if the thyroid gland is under producing thyroid hormone, it can slow your rate of metabolism down too much. When your metabolic rate is slow you can experience weight gain. Also, if your thyroid hormonal levels are decreased your energy levels are going to be reduced which makes it quite challenging to want to exercise. The thyroid is a essential body organ in the area of weight gain for diabetes patients and it is commonly overlooked.
2. The Liver
The liver is among the main bodily organs in your body accountable for internal cleansing. It is quite common to find increased liver enzymes on the blood exams of individuals with type 2 diabetes. Significant levels of medication together with excessive toxins in the environment can cause the liver to become overwhelmed with toxic agents. As the liver backs up it may be affected bringing about increased liver enzymes. As soon as the body loses its ability to rid itself of poisons adequately it's also common to observe increased cholesterol levels and weight gain.
3. Insulin Resistance
If you have type 2 diabetes, you also have insulin resistance. Insulin resistance means that you are having problems getting glucose from your blood stream into your cells. Because you cannot get this glucose into your cells, the level of glucose in your bloodstream rises. This extra blood glucose leads to a good deal of inflammation and also often leads to weight gain. If your system is unable to get this extra glucose into your cells to generate energy, it routes the glucose away and off to the liver so that it may be converted into triglycerides and body fat.
Insulin resistance causes you to feel worn out simply because you aren't able to generate energy or ATP within your cells and you put on weight since the glucose which should have been changed to energy has now been changed into body fat. You feel hungry regularly because your cells are hungry for energy, and you're gaining extra fat at the same time. It's additionally incredibly tough to work out because you don't have the energy reserves to do it.
The solution to beating this never-ending cycle is to have a qualified professional perform adequate tests to determine where your system has broken down. Running the conventional diabetes blood assessments is just not adequate to discover the origin of the issue
You don't have to be a prisoner to type 2 diabetes and weight gain. Find an experienced professional today that can help you discover the cause of your diabetes.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
The Dangers of Dieting with Diabetes?
If you have Type 2 Diabetes and are overweight, losing 5-10% of your current weight will help improve your blood sugar levels. However, losing weight often requires you to assume a healthier life style and behavior change, not simply putting yourself on a diabetic diet. Many of the diets advertised today may be harmful and do not promote a holistic diabetes life style change.
So what are some of the Problems with dieting?
• Reduced intake of fiber, vitamins and minerals and take diabetes vitamins and supplements
• Reduced calories (units of energy that help the body function)
• Depending on medications, increased risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Too difficult to follow long term which often results in regaining weight
Low in fiber, vitamins and minerals: Many fad diets eliminate certain food groups all together. Over time, these types of diets may cause vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies that can have a long-term harmful effect on the body. Diets that eliminate carbohydrates are often also very low in fiber. However, fiber is important for a healthy body, especially when managing Diabetes. Fiber makes you feel satiated so that you are less likely to overeat. Fiber also helps to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of certain types of cancers.
Too few calories: Most diets have too few calories. Believe it or not, you have to eat to lose weight! Following a very low calorie diet will eventually cause your metabolism to slow down. This will cause weight gain in the long run, not weight loss. Many people who follow low calorie diets and diabetic diet foods end up with "yo-yo" weight loss and gain.
Increased Risk for Hypoglycemia: Depending on your diabetes medicine, following a diet may increase your risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in this situation always check your blood sugar level through diabetic glucose meter. Skipping meals or eating too little at a meal could result in your blood sugar going too low. This can be especially dangerous if it happens at night or while operating heavy machinery such as a car or truck, as hypoglycemia often leads to fainting and light-headedness. Always prefer to take diabetes meal plans for Hypoglycemia.
Too Difficult to Follow Long-Term: Many diets are too restrictive or too difficult for anyone to follow for a long time. The result is usually weight gain, often more than you lost. Many people end up on a cycle of weight gain, loss, and gain. This is hard on the body and not good for the metabolism.
What Should You Do to Lose Weight?
If you wish to lose weight, you should choose a variety of foods for diabetics that provide your body with the nutrients it needs. Cut back on your portions, eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains and limit saturated fats (fats from animal products and hydrogenated oils). Don't deprive yourself of the foods you love, but remember it is important to eat everything in moderation and always use to check you fat by using body fat monitor and scale constantly. Remember, if a diet sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Exercise with Diabetic Footwear: Many people dealing with poorly controlled diabetes may suffer from damage to their nervous system. In particular, the diabetes nerve damage can occur in the feet. A common result of this would be residual numbness which is extremely problematic. When your feet become numb, you may not notice minor injuries and diabetes foot pain. This, in turn, means you do not get quick, proper treatment for the problems. Such a scenario may lead to the problem becoming far, far worse. Diabetic footwear, plus inspecting your feet daily can certainly reverse a number of dangerous problems or prevent such issues from occurring in the first place.
The design of diabetes footwear, aids in reversing a host of potential problems. On the most basic levels, the footwear can provide support for the heels, arches, and overall structure of the foot. These shoes offer extra toe room to begin with. These shoes also offer removable insoles that can be removed to create more space for swollen feet or more space to insert orthotics like arch support. This can definitely aid in improving comfort levels and alleviating pain. Additionally, such diabetes shoes can improve circulation which can also reduce potential problems and physical ailments.
Some may be concerned that diabetes footwear it is not exactly fashionable. They may assume they may look, for lack of a better word, ‘geeky' wearing such footwear. While there are definitely some items out there that are kind of dull in their appearance, some footwear are actually quite fashionable. So, you need not assume that footwear specifically designed for medical purposes lacks any fashion sense. Some folks out there put a lot of effort into the development of quality footwear. Do not dismiss their sense of style out of hand. You may really like some of the items in their inventory. Walk A Few Miles in These womens and mens diabetic shoes. And Some Lose Weight!
So what are some of the Problems with dieting?
• Reduced intake of fiber, vitamins and minerals and take diabetes vitamins and supplements
• Reduced calories (units of energy that help the body function)
• Depending on medications, increased risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Too difficult to follow long term which often results in regaining weight
Low in fiber, vitamins and minerals: Many fad diets eliminate certain food groups all together. Over time, these types of diets may cause vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies that can have a long-term harmful effect on the body. Diets that eliminate carbohydrates are often also very low in fiber. However, fiber is important for a healthy body, especially when managing Diabetes. Fiber makes you feel satiated so that you are less likely to overeat. Fiber also helps to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of certain types of cancers.
Too few calories: Most diets have too few calories. Believe it or not, you have to eat to lose weight! Following a very low calorie diet will eventually cause your metabolism to slow down. This will cause weight gain in the long run, not weight loss. Many people who follow low calorie diets and diabetic diet foods end up with "yo-yo" weight loss and gain.
Increased Risk for Hypoglycemia: Depending on your diabetes medicine, following a diet may increase your risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in this situation always check your blood sugar level through diabetic glucose meter. Skipping meals or eating too little at a meal could result in your blood sugar going too low. This can be especially dangerous if it happens at night or while operating heavy machinery such as a car or truck, as hypoglycemia often leads to fainting and light-headedness. Always prefer to take diabetes meal plans for Hypoglycemia.
Too Difficult to Follow Long-Term: Many diets are too restrictive or too difficult for anyone to follow for a long time. The result is usually weight gain, often more than you lost. Many people end up on a cycle of weight gain, loss, and gain. This is hard on the body and not good for the metabolism.
What Should You Do to Lose Weight?
If you wish to lose weight, you should choose a variety of foods for diabetics that provide your body with the nutrients it needs. Cut back on your portions, eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains and limit saturated fats (fats from animal products and hydrogenated oils). Don't deprive yourself of the foods you love, but remember it is important to eat everything in moderation and always use to check you fat by using body fat monitor and scale constantly. Remember, if a diet sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Exercise with Diabetic Footwear: Many people dealing with poorly controlled diabetes may suffer from damage to their nervous system. In particular, the diabetes nerve damage can occur in the feet. A common result of this would be residual numbness which is extremely problematic. When your feet become numb, you may not notice minor injuries and diabetes foot pain. This, in turn, means you do not get quick, proper treatment for the problems. Such a scenario may lead to the problem becoming far, far worse. Diabetic footwear, plus inspecting your feet daily can certainly reverse a number of dangerous problems or prevent such issues from occurring in the first place.
The design of diabetes footwear, aids in reversing a host of potential problems. On the most basic levels, the footwear can provide support for the heels, arches, and overall structure of the foot. These shoes offer extra toe room to begin with. These shoes also offer removable insoles that can be removed to create more space for swollen feet or more space to insert orthotics like arch support. This can definitely aid in improving comfort levels and alleviating pain. Additionally, such diabetes shoes can improve circulation which can also reduce potential problems and physical ailments.
Some may be concerned that diabetes footwear it is not exactly fashionable. They may assume they may look, for lack of a better word, ‘geeky' wearing such footwear. While there are definitely some items out there that are kind of dull in their appearance, some footwear are actually quite fashionable. So, you need not assume that footwear specifically designed for medical purposes lacks any fashion sense. Some folks out there put a lot of effort into the development of quality footwear. Do not dismiss their sense of style out of hand. You may really like some of the items in their inventory. Walk A Few Miles in These womens and mens diabetic shoes. And Some Lose Weight!
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