Diabetes Prevention
Statin Medication: A Diabetes Alert for Women
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 Diabetes Prevention 10 May 2012 | Comments (0) |
Blood Sugar as One of Blurred Vision Causes – Updated Article With Extra Information
Diabetes is a disease with many side effects. Many people refer to diabetes as the ‘slow poison’. It causes a lot misbalance in life, effecting the whole body of the sufferer. Diabetes occurs when the sugar level in the blood is too high and remains untreated for a very long time. When the sugar level is too low, hypoglycemia may result. This usually occurs when a person is suffering from diabetes and has taken too many diabetic medicines or has injected too much insulin. Hypoglycemia is more dangerous than hyperglycemia. This can be cured by instantly providing the patient with a glass of glucose.
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| Diabetes Prevention19 Nov 2010 | Comments (2) |
Is diabetes reversible?
The American Diabetes Association estimates that around 20 million Americans are afflicted with the onset of type-2 diabetes and well over fifty seven million are in the pre diabetes stage. It is known that type-2 diabetes is based on lifestyle choices: lack of exercise, obesity and the consumption of unhealthy foods. There have been scientific studies that show the type-2 diabetes is reversible.
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| Diabetes Prevention11 Jun 2010 | Comments (2) |
How does obesity cause diabetes?
We are a nation of the overweight. A strange dichotomy, as we are also a nation obsessed with exercise. We are surrounded by marketing media flooding every moment that we are awake with all of the foods and goodies that we shouldn’t eat; but we do eat anyway. The latest generation is the first one to have such a high rate of obesity and diabetes. While we might attribute part of that to a culture that insists on sitting behind a computer or game screen, the facts are there. There is a definite correlation between being overweight and diabetes.
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| Diabetes Prevention14 May 2010 | Comments (2) |
Best Natural Sugar Substitutes
Natural sugar substitutes can be used to replace this component in foods and beverages, with fewer calories and more advantages if you suffer from diabetes or have other medical problems. What makes sugar substitutes so sweet? This is caused by certain compounds in specific plants and natural foods, including mogrosides and saccharides. These compounds are what makes sugar substitutes so sweet. The best sugar substitute for diabetics can include a number of the natural alternatives that do not affect blood insulin levels like the real deal does. One of the natural sugar substitutes is called Stevia, and this is an herb which originates in South America. It is hundreds of times sweeter than table sugar but has few calories, it can be used as desired by diabetics, and it has a proven record of safety that goes back hundreds of years.
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| Diabetes Prevention19 Feb 2010 | Comments (2) |
What Makes Sugar Substitutes so Sweet?
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 | Comments (2) |
What is the Best Sugar Substitute for Diabetics?
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 | Comments (1) |
Tips on How to Control Your Blood Sugar Level
- 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
| Diabetes Prevention29 Jul 2009 | Comments (2) |
What are the Early Signs of Diabetes?
- 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
| Diabetes Prevention24 May 2009 | Comments (1) |
Blueberry Leaf Extract: Helps to Lower Blood Sugar Levels
- 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
| Diabetes Prevention2 Mar 2009 | Comments (3) |
Diabetes and Alcohol: Learn the Facts
- 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
| Diabetes Prevention24 Feb 2009 | Comments (2) |
Cinnamon Extract: Makes Insulin to Work More Efficiently
- 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%
| Diabetes Prevention20 Feb 2009 | Comments (1) |
Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia: Their Effects on Diabetes
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
| Diabetes Prevention, Pigmented Skin13 Feb 2009 | Comments (1) |
Homeopathic Treatment for Blood Sugar Problems and Diabetes
- 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.
| Diabetes Prevention14 Jan 2009 | Comments (3) |
Truth about Ideal Blood Sugar Levels
- 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.
| Diabetes Prevention7 Jan 2009 | Comments (2) |
Children Diabetes Symptoms That Should Not Be Overlooked
- Insulin 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.
| Diabetes Prevention30 Dec 2008 | Comments (1) |
What Are Normal Glucose Levels?
- 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.
| Diabetes Prevention3 Dec 2008 | Comments (1) |
Facts about Low and High Blood Sugar Levels
- 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.
| Diabetes Prevention29 Nov 2008 | Comments (0) |
Sugar Buzz: What Is It?
- 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.
| Diabetes Prevention19 Nov 2008 | Comments (0) |
How to Spot Symptoms of High Blood Sugar
- 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.
| Diabetes Prevention16 Nov 2008 | Comments (1) |
