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- How to Choose a Diabetes Medical Team - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Amy StephensThe process of finding the right health care professional to help you manage your Type 2 diabetes can take awhile - Take your time. Not only do you want to find a professional that takes the time to listen to your concerns while you're in his or her office, but it's also important to find a ...
Views: 1027 - What is a Glycemic Index? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Angelika ChristieSugar can be a dangerous legal drug. If you are diabetic or pre-diabetic or your family has a history of diabetes, you need to take action as soon as possible in order to reverse or prevent this awful and life threatening disease. The first call for action is knowing the glycemic index ( GI ) of ...
Views: 2120(1 vote) - Meshashringi from Himalaya–Natural Herbal Remedies for Diabetes and Obesity - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Online HerbsWhat is Meshashringi from Himalaya? Meshashringi from Himalaya Herbals is a powerful herb that helps in regulating sugar level in the blood. The leaves of Meshashringi herb called as “ram’s horn” or also known as Gurmar in Sanskrit is sweet in taste, when chewed destroys the sense of the ...
Views: 10983 - Vitamin D Can Help Shield You From Diabetes - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Catherin fernatesAnother health breakthrough to report in the vast arena of breakthroughs that surrounds vitamin D. The "sunshine vitamin." A new study has found that not getting enough vitamin D can put you at greater risk for one of the biggest health problems of modern times: type 2 diabetes. This ...
Views: 569 - BORDERLINE DIABETES - IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDIABETES AND TYPE 2 DIABETES? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from ENO NSIMA-OBOTIf you have been diagnosed with prediabetes, then this is the stage to get into action! But there is no way that you can get into action without awareness of the problem. The first step begins with awareness. WHAT IS BORDERLINE DIABETES? Prediabetes (or borderline diabetes) is when the ...
Views: 1728 - Pack Your Diabetes Supplies and Have a Safe Journey - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Jeffrey E. FeldbergDuring certain times of year, families plan to hop in the car for a fun and exciting holiday or visit with relatives and friends. The holiday season, may also be a time when travel by car is necessary. For anyone, there are certain plans that need to be made before any road trip is safe and ...
Views: 596 - Typefreediabetes.com - Understanding Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Amy StephensYour metabolism includes the chemical and physical processes that help your body grow and function. These processes help your body breaks down and convert food to energy and cell building material. Diabetes happens when some of the many process break down. Simply put: food + metabolic process ...
Views: 856 - Karela from Himalaya – Natural Herbal Remedies for Diabetes and Skin Care - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Online HerbsWhat is Karela?? 'Karela' also known as 'Bitter Gourd', 'Bitter Melon' or 'Momordica Charantia', contains Gurmarin (a polypeptide) which acts like bovine insulin. Karela herb helps in reducing the glucose level in blood and body. Karela is rich in elements like iron, beta-carotene potassium, ...
Views: 3450 - Diabetes – evil that creeps in gradually - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Shene NursingDiabetes is one of the world’s most prevalent diseases that cost a fortune to the patient’s pocket. Most commonly, the patient is unaware about the chronic disease he or she is suffering from and the case goes unreported. Beginning with mild symptoms like weakness and blurring eye sight, if ...
Views: 673 - Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Ian CasparThe male pattern baldness which also is commonly referred as hair loss is emotionally frustrating for most males because it decreases the natural masculine appeal. Scientific studies show that hair loss for males may start at point of their lives but generally it starts occurring when you are ...
Views: 952 - SUGAR - THE CO-CANE OF THE FOOD WORLD! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersMouth Candy - OR Nose Candy What is The Difference? Sung to the tune of Raindrops on Roses from The Sound of Music Egg nog and ice cream with cookies and snickers, [caption id="attachment_405" align="alignright" width="280" caption="My favorite things!"][/caption] whip cream with ...
Views: 1352 - Correct Aspirin Dose May Be Key Helping Diabetic Patients Avoid a Second Cardiovascular Event - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from John beecherDiabetes patients already at-risk can learn about full strength aspirin, a possible future low-cost, widely available way to cut risks of a second heart attack or stroke and also learn about the smaller aspirin doses currently recommend. A recent study suggests a higher daily dose of aspirin ...
Views: 670 - Rezulin Side Effects - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Jack TaylorRezulin is an oral anti hyperglycemic drug. It contains Troglitazone as its main active ingredient. Rezulin is used for management of type II diabetes or Diabetes mellitus. It is non-insulin dependant type of diabetes. Rezulin decreases insulin resistance. It makes muscles and adipose tissues ...
Views: 986 - New Treatments and Technology Give Hope To Type One Diabetics - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Mark RosenbergDecember is the time of year of many holiday celebrations that involves eating more food than usual. Special holiday sweets – cookies, candies, cakes, and pies – are always part of the merrymaking that most people look forward to creating and eating. It helps draw our attention to a disease ...
Views: 892 - Can I Go Tanning With Diabetes? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Maureen BrasseurDiabetes and Tanning If you are undergoing treatment for lupus or diabetes or are susceptible to cold sores, be aware that these conditions can be aggravated through exposure to ultraviolet radiation from tanning devices, sunlamps, or natural sunlight. In addition, your skin may be more ...
Views: 696 - 5 Diabetes Travel Tips - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Maureen BrasseurPlanning ahead when you travel reduces stress. This is particularly important for a diabetic. These 5 diabetes travel tips are simple to implement and crucial to your diabetic management. They are particularly important if you are traveling abroad. 1) Have a pre-travel check-up. Make ...
Views: 661 - Diabetes care management - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Shene NursingDiabetes is a long term diseases. It is the inability of the blood cells to absorb glucose or sugar, which leads to thickening of blood and the highly viscose blood doesn’t free flow. Resultantly, the body doesn’t get proper oxygen and nutrition. Very often we notice that people suffering from ...
Views: 643 - 8 Changes You Should Make To Your Lifestyle for Coping with Diabetes - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Alex DougFinding out that you have diabetes probably isn’t the news that you wanted to hear. The newfound information has likely made you curious about what type of lifestyle changes you will need to make to help you cope with the disease. The following are 8 lifestyle changes that can help you deal ...
Views: 590 - Recommended Serving Sizes for Portion Control - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Ed StephensIt is said facts are sometimes stranger than fiction. Whoever said it probably knew what he or she was talking about – at least it holds true as far as human food consumption is concerned. Fact is, humans have begun eating more food than they need to. Higher disposable income has led to humans ...
Views: 946 - Benefits of Moringa for Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joe pedersenDiabetes is a chronic disease marked by high sugar levels in bloodstream that cause a number of distressing symptoms. Diabetes render the affected person suffer not only from jeopardized metabolism but also from serious complications like cardiovascular disease, chronic renal failure, and ...
Views: 10244(1 vote) - The Top 10 Foods to Eat if You’re Trying to Control Your Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from The Sider GroupWhile medication and the supervision of a physician are often central components to managing diabetes, one of the most important things any diabetic can do to keep his or her health in check is eat the right foods. Enriching your diet with the following 10 foods, along with exercise and a ...
Views: 713 - Hyperglycemia and Three Types of Diabetes - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from John DartonHyperglycemia and diabetes are linked to each to each other. Hyperglycemia is the primary effect of diabetes. It is also the main cause of many complications due to diabetes. Hyperglycemia is the condition of having a blood glucose level which is higher than normal. Hyperlgycemia is the state ...
Views: 734 - Does This Diet Make Me Look Fat? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Linda DiBellaToday in the United States, ~35% of the adult population is considered obese and this number is expected to reach 50% by 2030. This is a sobering statistic. Even more worrisome is the rising rate of obesity among children and the potential for early onset of chronic diseases like type 2 ...
Views: 1258 - How to Spice up your Diabetic Dinner - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from April LangdonThere is no need for your diabetic dinner to be tasteless just because it is low in fat, sugar and salt. Most herbs and spices are low in fat, sugar and salt. Herbs and spices are gift to the diabetic as they add wonderful zest and depth to a meal without escalating the fat, sugar or salt ...
Views: 700 - 2 Silver Bullets For Sugar Balance Now! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Iris Rosenfeld, DCIN HONOR OF “NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH” CRAVING TOO MUCH SUGAR? 2 SILVER BULLETS FOR SUGAR BALANCE NOW! Did you know that the average American consumes more than 120 pounds of sugar per year, which is approximately 45 teaspoons per day? Did you know that recent statistics have shown ...
Views: 1367 - Healthy Sugar? The Real Deal... - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Wendy Montes de ocaHere are a few things you need to know about sugar and why it may be creating weight loss resistance, meaning, no matter how much you do 'right' the weight isn't coming off: 1. Isn't There Such Thing As Healthy Sugar Like Honey And Agave? One common response to being told to eliminate ...
Views: 1321 - Diabetes Care – Get various strict routines that involves diet and exercise managed for diabetes. - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from jacob watsonThere is a boom in the countdown of increaseing number of the people who are suffering from lifestyle diseases.Diabetes is a very popular one of this list.It's a disease that many people believe is caused by a poor lifestyle.conventional wisdom indicates that there are other issues that can ...
Views: 728 - What Diet And Healthy Eating Can Do To Type 2 Diabetics - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Tulip AnstellType 2 diabetes could be a condition that develops in people, generally adults, where the body no longer produces sufficient insulin or the body’s cells start ignoring the insulin the body produces. Whereas group of people individuals need medicine to manage their type 2 diabetes, people can ...
Views: 689 - Early Symptoms of Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Amy StephensWhen glucose begins to accumulate in our blood stream a series of symptoms of diabetes will be manifested. While these symptoms of diabetes may not conclusively proof diabetes, the presence of any of the symptoms of diabetes should logically lead you to do a blood glucose test. The instant we ...
Views: 3200(1 vote) - What High Blood Pressure Symptoms to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauHypertension, or high blood pressure, is often regarded as the “silent killer.” Having high blood pressure can lead to many complications, and even death. The problem with it is that it that the problem is often unnoticed, and people do not find out that they already have high BP until they get ...
Views: 1235 - What High Blood Pressure Symptoms to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauHypertension, or high blood pressure, is often regarded as the “silent killer.” Having high blood pressure can lead to many complications, and even death. The problem with it is that it that the problem is often unnoticed, and people do not find out that they already have high BP until they get ...
Views: 1882 - Osgood-Schlatter Disease - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Mark SolisIndividuals that suffer from Osgood-Schlatter disease are suffering from an irritation of the patellar tendon. This irritation occurs at the tibial tuberosity. It is a childhood disease that affects children between the ages of nine to 16 years of age and one that is quite painful to the child. ...
Views: 947 - Blood glucose trials, Blood sugar studies, Gluco x - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Veena DeoThis is a study that compares the performance of Gluco X (a generic name and not a commercial name), a herbal supplement product that is primarily made up of Gymnema, Bitter Melon, Salacia, Fenugreek, Jambolan and Cinnamon (active ingredients) and a conventional drug used for blood sugar ...
Views: 3211 - Balancing your diet for a healthier lifestyle - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Ed StephensThe key to eating and living healthy is a balanced, nutritious diet. And to consume a balanced diet, you need to have foods from all the food groups, that is, fruits, vegetables, meats and poultry, whole grains, dairy products and oils/fats. You must attempt to include a variety of foods so that ...
Views: 981 - Immune system supplements - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Good HealthBoosting low immune system has become a herculean task for the people who tend to fall sick constantly. Hence, immune system supplements provide the much needed relief and support in the managing your overall health by warding off unwanted elements attacking your body. Can you always rely on ...
Views: 874 - ONE SIMPLE & HEALTHY DIABETIC DINNER FOR EVERYONE - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from April LangdonFor families and friends dinner is the most significant meal of the day. It is the meal you are sharing and enjoying together. Sharing not only the meal, but the proceedings of the day. Sharing the events that went well, as well as those that didn’t. Making a diabetic dinner that everybody ...
Views: 630 - ***The Fine Line Between Healing And Curing - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Clement NgIf you have diabetes you know the day-to-day struggle the chronic disease brings with it. You have experienced the frustrations, complications, and discouragement from struggling to manage your condition. As with any chronic disease, there is more to situation than the search for a cure. ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - How To Control Diabetes and Prevent Unwanted Health Complications? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Dr Easton PatrickDiabetes, also known as Diabetes Mellitus, is a metabolic disorder that is becoming increasingly common among people. The carbohydrates consumed by us are converted in to glucose and are made to enter the muscle, fat and liver cells. This fuels or energizes you to perform day to day tasks. An ...
Views: 678 - How To Manage Diabetes And Control Blood Sugar Levels - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Dr Easton PatrickDiabetes or Diabetes Mellitus is the condition of high blood sugar in the body. It could be of two types. Type 1 is when the body fails to produce insulin and the insulin has to be injected into the body to make up for the insulin deficiency. The Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the cells fail to ...
Views: 666(1 vote) - Gymnema Sylvestre, Blood sugar, Blood glucose, benefits - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Veena DeoThe incidence of Diabetes is growing at an alarming rate. There are three main types of Diabetes. One of them is Diabetes Mellitus. This is also referred to as Non insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). Diabetes Mellitus is a variable disorder of carbohydrates metabolism caused by a ...
Views: 2061 - Fight Diabetes with the Help of Anti Diabetic Drugs - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Chris ReeveDiabetes is a highly prevalent disease across the world, in this condition the blood sugar levels of the patient increases drastically resulting in very less or no production of insulin. The human body needs a consistent supply of insulin and the only way a diabetic person can achieve it is ...
Views: 829 - Does Regular Exercise Help To Stop The Development Of Type 2 Diabetes? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from alex seayIn a word, yes! Regular exercise of at least moderate intensity provides some benefits against the onset of type 2 diabetes. Exercise improves insulin resistance and hence makes insulin more efficient at removing glucose from the blood. In patients with prediabetes exercise can stop the ...
Views: 670 - Avoiding Cardiovascular Disease: 5 steps to eating for your heart - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Cheri KingI recently read a Review article that surveyed 594 studies relating diet to heart disease. When all valid, quality research was lumped together, the authors could see what foods contributed to and what foods were protective against heart disease. What they found was surprising. Saturated ...
Views: 1257 - Low Carb Eating: 4 ways low glycemic foods can keep you healthy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Cheri KingA few weeks ago I showed a video to my nutrition class that was made by a Swedish physician who calls himself the Diet Doctor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSeSTq-N4U4. He advocates a low carb, high fat diet to treat diabetes and heart disease. After watching the video, we talked about how ...
Views: 1069 - Eat Your Veggies! 5 reasons veggies should fill half your plate - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Cheri KingEat Your Veggies! 5 reason veggies should fill half your plate. I’ve never read a diet or nutrition book that advises limiting vegetables. Be it Atkins to Vegan diets, they all advocate the veggie and the more the better. Yet, the bulk of many people’s diets are often meats and starches. ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Diabetes Diet Plans - Why Vegetables Are So Important - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from James WoolleyMany people get diagnosed with diabetes nowadays and one of the first things you are told is that you should try and eat plenty of vegetables. If you have type-2 diabetes, for instance, you need to load up with green leafy vegetables. So why is this? Well it is simply because these vegetables ...
Views: 1025 - Health foods that may help in proper diabetes management - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Edwin BartolomeDespite numerous advances and discoveries in the medical realm, it is believed that a proper diet accentuated by a selection of certain health foods is still the best route towards the proper management of diabetes. Diabetes has become a significant health concern in the modern world. It is ...
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