Diabetes Prevention

What makes sugar substitutes so sweet? The answer to this depends on the substitute being used. There are many natural sugar substitutes which may also be the best sugar substitute for diabetics in a number of cases. One of these is an herb called Stevia which has been used for hundreds of years, is completely natural, and contains nutrients in addition to a very sweet taste. The compounds found in this herb are what makes sugar substitutes so sweet in many cases, and it has no glycemic index or calories. Unlike many man made products, most natural sugar substitutes have nutrients included as well, and may help with digestion and good health. Birch sugar, also known as Xylitol, is another great choice, because this substitute is absorbed slowly and is very low on the glycemic index.
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Diabetes Prevention3 Feb 2010

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What is the best sugar substitute for diabetics? If you or someone you care about has diabetes, natural sugar substitutes can be used in place of sugar to help control your condition without feeling deprived of taste. What makes sugar substitutes so sweet though? This depends on the product you are using, and the answer is usually naturally occurring compounds. These compounds are what makes sugar substitutes so sweet without all the calories. The best sugar substitute for diabetics is one that will not raise your blood sugar levels or cause a fluctuation in insulin production or use in your body. There are a number of different products to choose from, including Splenda, Equal, Stevia, and others. Remember that not all of these products are the same though, and some can be used for cooking while others will not work as well when heated up to higher temperatures.
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Diabetes Prevention12 Jan 2010

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• Understanding how to control your blood sugar levels can save your life if you suffer from certain medical conditions, like diabetes
• Some diabetes, like diabetes insipidus, are not caused by your blood sugar but have another cause instead
• Kepping control of your blood sugar levels can prevent many complications which could cost you a limb, or even your life

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Diabetes Prevention29 Jul 2009

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• Recognizing the early signs of diabetes can help you stay healthy and diagnose the disease early
• Early diagnosis is critical to controlling the disease with both diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus
• Frequent urination and excessive thirst are both early signs of diabete

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Diabetes Prevention24 May 2009

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• Blueberry leaf extract has been shown in several studies to lower blood sugar levels when taken daily
• Blueberries contain a compound that inhibits the enzyme responsible for regulating glucose in our bodies
• Blueberries also provide other health benefits, including reducing inflammation and lowering triglyceride levels in the blood

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Diabetes Prevention2 Mar 2009

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• Alcohol can cause diabetics to have low blood sugar
• Red wine may be able to reduce insulin resistance
• Moderation is the key if you want to safely combine diabetes and alcohol

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Diabetes Prevention24 Feb 2009

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• Cinnamon has been shown in at least two published studies to reduce blood sugar levels in patients
• MHCP, a compound found in cinnamon, may be responsible for the reduction because it can actually do insulin’s job in the body
• One study also found that cinnamon can lower LDL cholesterol by as much as 26%

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Diabetes Prevention20 Feb 2009

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Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia

• Hypoglycemia results when blood sugar is too low
• Hyperglycemia is condition brought on when blood sugar is too high
• Low blood sugar symptoms can include nervousness, shakiness, hunger, dizziness, confusion, and can be caused by missing a meal or not eating enough sugary foods
• High blood sugar symptoms result when the body cannot produce enough insulin

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Diabetes Prevention, Pigmented Skin13 Feb 2009

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• Diabetes mellitus is a common medical problem caused either when your body is unable to produce insulin in sufficient amounts, or when your body’s cells are unable to use this insulin. This in turn prevents your body from being able to turn sugar into the energy it needs.
• Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia can occur when your blood sugar isn’t between the normal levels.
• Any diabetic considering homeopathic help for their condition should consult their doctor to discuss whether such treatment could be appropriate.

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Diabetes Prevention14 Jan 2009

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• Normal range for blood sugar is considered to be between 80 and 100, however, blood sugar levels fluctuate through the day depending on when and what you eat, how much exercise you take and your level of stress.
• Keeping your blood sugar levels within healthy limits reduces the risk of developing diabetes.

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Diabetes Prevention7 Jan 2009

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• nsulin is needed to allow your body’s cells to use up the glucose in your blood for energy. Without insulin, your body can’t use that sugar and you have a build-up of sugar in your blood.
• Signs include: an increase in urinating, an increase in fatigue and slowly healing cuts.

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Diabetes Prevention30 Dec 2008

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• Keep in mind that there are a number of different ways physicians can determine whether you have normal glucose levels.
• There are two tests you could take: fasting glucose test and oral glucose tolerance test.

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Diabetes Prevention3 Dec 2008

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• When you eat foods high in carbohydrates, those carbs become sugars in your body and the sugars are then used by the cells as energy. Insulin, which is created in your pancreas, is responsible for helping the sugars (glucose) get into the cells. However, if you body cannot make enough insulin for all the sugars present, you will end up with excess amounts of glucose floating around in your blood
• Patients who are hypoglycemic can have bouts of low blood sugar levels. This means the amount of glucose in their blood falls to unhealthy levels, usually because they have too much insulin in their bodies or because they have not eaten in some time.
• Patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes most frequently suffer from high blood sugar levels.

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Diabetes Prevention29 Nov 2008

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• Research now suggests that “sugar buzz” is a myth and that for many people, eating too much sugar actually has the opposite effect.
• Many foods high in sugar – chocolate and soda, for example – contain caffeine that can cause these types of reactions in some people.

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Diabetes Prevention19 Nov 2008

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• Diabetes develops because the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin in sufficiency to deal with the high levels of sugar we consume.
• In most cases, the symptoms of high blood sugar require lifestyle changes. You may need to adjust your diet in order to decrease the amount of sugar and carbohydrates you ingest.

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Diabetes Prevention16 Nov 2008

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• Some nutritionists are now suggesting that if you have problems with your hyperactive children the issue might be caused by blood sugar changes.
• While there are some competing ideas out there which may make it confusing to deal with hyperactive children, the best solution is to have your child’s blood sugar checked by your physician if you are concerned.

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Diabetes Prevention11 Nov 2008

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• Glucose is used by the body’s cells as an energy source and metabolic intermediate. Glucose is transported to the body from the intestines through the blood.
• Right after a meal your blood glucose level rises. About two hours after a meal, your blood glucose level decreases. If a person is affected by high blood sugar, he or she may become thirsty, hungry, experience blurred vision, frequent urination, lethargy and headache.

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Diabetes Prevention22 Oct 2008

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• Glucose is the energy form preferred by your body to function and operate as needed. When you eat carbohydrates they are broken down by your body in a process called catabolism into their simplest form, called glucose.
• Glucose is essential to your body, but it’s important to pay attention to the glucose (blood sugar) level because too much or too little can cause serious medical conditions, some that may even become life threatening.

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Diabetes Prevention20 Oct 2008

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• Diabetes is a medical condition that can become life threatening if it is not recognized and treated. There are two main types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2, and the causes and treatment are different for each.
• Many people with diabetes may feel tired all the time, no matter how much sleep they get. Blurred vision and dry itchy skin are two other signs that you may have diabetes without being aware of it. Rapid breathing and headaches can also signal diabetes.

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Diabetes Prevention26 Sep 2008

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