Avoiding Diabetes With Exercise– Things Everyone Should Know

Posted by BeaG: 2009-01-04 20:59:00

If you have a family history of diabetes, you may worry about your medical future. It’s important to take any positive steps you can to avoid this disease. By practicing certain healthy exercise habits, you can reduce the odds of being diagnosed with diabetes. A healthy lifestyle that includes a healthy weight is the first line of defense against the disease. If you start now, you can really increase your odds of escaping it entirely.

If you want to do everything you can to stay healthy and free of diabetes, consider putting regular, cardiovascular exercise into your daily routine. By ... more

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Diabetics More Prone to Eye Diseases

Posted by Natasha: 2008-12-25 02:50:36

It's sad to note that diabetic retinopathy has become the leading cause of blindness among American adults.

Diabetic retinopathy (damage to the small blood vessels in the retina), along with cataracts and glaucoma have been known to affect diabetics.

However, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that the incidence of these eye diseases are expected to soar. They "estimated that from 2005 to 2050, diabetic retinopathy cases will increase from 5.5 million to 16 million and vision threatening diabetic retinopathy cases will rise from 1.2 million to 3.4 ... more

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Be Open with Your Physician!

Posted by Natasha: 2008-12-25 02:43:15

My mom, who has diabetes, has a terrific relationship with her primary care physician. I think it's the best way for her to effectively control and manage her condition. She makes sure that she asks the right questions and her physician is able to make clarifications as they arise. My mom follows instructions to the word too.

Aside from that, she monitors her blood sugar, she takes prescribed medications, and she also has a good exercise program. Along with proper nutrition, this allows her to keep her weight down.

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Healthy Recipes for the Diabetic During the Holidays

Posted by BeaG: 2008-12-22 14:02:31

Today there are more reasons to eat great during the holidays if you are a diabetic. Where once, the sugar free versions of foods were far from tasty, today are foods that when created with products like Splenda are perfect for those watching sugar intake.

Splenda is a derivative of sugar without the carbohydrates present in sugar. Splenda comes in a variety of choices from brown sugar substitute to measurable Splenda for baking. Instead of hitting the holidays with the thought all desserts are off limits, the diabetic just needs to tweak their recipes with a bit of sugar substitute.

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Diabetes Prevented in Black Women Who Exercise

Posted by BeaG: 2008-12-21 06:48:54

According to a new study, the risk of diabetes is reduced in black women who exercise. The study looked at 45,000 black women who participated for 10 years. The researchers noted their exercise habits and the occurance of diabetes risk within the 10 years of the study.

After the 10 year time frame was completed, less black women who exercised on a regular basis were diagnosed with diabetes than black women who did not exercise.

This information is common across all racial boundaries. The importance of exercise for the body is coming into focus more and more as of late with reductions in ... more

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Diabetes and Eating Fish

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-11-18 21:48:22

According to a British study carried out on 517 diabetics and over 22,000 adults, eating fish 2 times in a week helps to reduce the risk of getting kidney diseases in people living with diabetes. Lifestyle and dietary questionnaires were used to determine the consumption of fish on the participants. Diabetics who ate fish once or less per week had 18% or 4 times more likely to have protein deposits in their urine compared to those who ate 2 servings per week.

According to Dr. Amanda Adler, the co-author of the Medical Research Council epidemiology unit located in Cambridge Addenbrooke’s ... more

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How Do I Handle Holiday Meals With Diabetes?

Posted by BeaG: 2008-11-11 12:18:29

During the holidays, fats and carbohydrate rich foods abound and it can be a very difficult time for a person with diabetes. However, just because one has diabetes does not mean they cannot enjoy any type of holiday food before them. They only need to have a plan of action from the beginning of the holiday season to the end. They should follow a flexible but healthy way of eating. Carbohydrates have a great deal effect on people’s level of blood sugar. Fruits, beans, starchy foods like sugary desserts, candy and bread, dairy foods all contain carbohydrates. It is recommended that during the ... more

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Diabetes in the News

Posted by BeaG: 2008-11-04 11:08:01

Diabetes is a major cause of death, and recently the death rate related to diabetes, has dramatically increased. It has claimed the lives of many whose bodies are unable to control the blood sugar level. The major reason, for the increased loss of live because of diabetes in the United States and in other countries can be attributed to the economic tumble that these countries are experiencing. Most people are unable to afford the high prices of insulin shots since they do not have the funds hence, they miss their regular clinical diabetic checkups therefore; the body sugar continues to ... more

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Can a vegan diet reverse diabetes?

Posted by Natasha: 2008-10-26 22:46:24

We all know that nutrition is a big part of diabetes management. But what's this I hear about a diet consisting entirely of raw organic foods? Supposedly, it holds the potential to reverse diabetes or reduce insulin dependence.

My mom has Adult Onset Type II Diabetes and she's very conscious about her diet and in avoiding particular foods. She and I wonder if going vegan will be better for her. She dreads the adjustment though.

Currently, she eats smaller meals more often throughout the day. She chooses whole grain over processed foods. She limits her intake of fatty foods and ... more

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Are your feet numb or tingly?

Posted by Natasha: 2008-10-26 22:32:52

As many as 23 million Americans suffer from diabetes. I'm surprised there are that many but then again, one in four hasn't been diagnosed according to experts. It's distressful because diabetics need to manage their medications to avoid complications to their health.

One of the first symptoms of diabetes includes burning, tingling or numbness in the feet and toes. Already there may be some nerve damage or a condition called diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

My mom often had dry cracked skin on her heels that just won't heal. Thankfully, she went to the doctor and was treated for ... more

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