Support For Diabetics Experiencing Obesity
April 28th, 2011 — diabetes
blood sugarEveryone needs a little assist now and then as well as shouldn’t be afraid to inquire about it. A newly diagnosed diabetic may feel overcome with the limitations that they are faced with and not knowing how to strategy meals. The assistance that is needed is from a dietician or even nutritionist. Depending in your goals as well as weight the dietician can provide you with a meal plan which will meat the factors of a healthy diabetic diet and help you lose weight. Read more [...]
Type II Diabetes Testing And You
March 10th, 2011 — Arteriosclerotic, Cardiovascular, Congenital Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Disease
Unfortunately, there are still people who do not yet even know they have Type 2 Diabetes. There are some easy steps that you can take in order to find out. This is extremely important for your health. To address any concerns that you may be at risk of having Type 2 Diabetes, there are specific tests that may be done. Having ‘annual check-ups’ is a must, so speak with your doctor. Almost all doctors can order these tests for you. These medical tests assist in evaluating the levels of sugar (glucose) Read more [...]
Reverse Diabetes Now!
January 15th, 2011 — diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus (or in layman’s terms Diabetes) is a genetically diverse group of disorders that is characterized by glucose intolerance. Presently, diabetes is a chronic disease that is increasing because of the different lifestyle choices. The complication may vary from damaging the eyes, kidneys and nerves of a person to increasing the risk to heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and strokes. Although, many people think that Diabetes is a disease that will sooner or Read more [...]
Type II Diabetes Testing And You
January 15th, 2011 — diabetes
Symptoms Unfortunately, there are still people who do not yet even know they have Type 2 Diabetes. There are some easy steps that you can take in order to find out. This is extremely important for your health. To address any concerns that you may be at risk of having Type 2 Diabetes, there are specific tests that may be done. Having ‘annual check-ups’ is a must, so speak with your doctor. Almost all doctors can order these tests for you. These medical tests assist in evaluating the levels Read more [...]
Best Breakfasts to Lower Cholesterol
October 13th, 2010 — cholesterol
As we have all heard many times, eating a healthy breakfast every morning is critical if you want to start your day off on the right foot. In fact, eating a healthy breakfast is the only thing that has been correlated with sustained weight loss other than exercise. As the weight goes down, cholesterol levels often normalize. In addition, eating a healthy breakfast gives you an opportunity to include many wonderful cholesterol-lowering super foods into your diet. The trick is to know what constitutes Read more [...]
Does Diabetes Leave a Bad Taste in Your Mouth?
September 1st, 2010 — diabetes
Phantogeusia is a neurological phenomenon rarely mentioned, let alone discussed. It is a phantom taste perception: often a metallic or salty taste in your mouth where no stimulus can be found, and is especially problematic for diabetics, both Type 1 and Type 2. When people don't have diabetes, an odd bitter taste in their mouth is usually due to blood. There can be sores and cuts or fissures in the gums that take time to heal, and until they do, they bleed. Blood has a bitter taste, and when the Read more [...]
Type 2 Diabetes – Kidney Damage and High Blood Pressure!
August 11th, 2010 — diabetes
The most serious complication of diabetes involving the urinary tract is nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy is kidney damage that occurs in 20 to 30% of people with type 2 diabetes. If no action is taken to stop it, this condition can progress to end-stage renal disease. 80% of all people with end-stage renal disease have Type 2 diabetes, so diabetic nephropathy is a major concern for lifelong Type 2 diabetics. Diabetes Can Weaken Your Kidneys: Over time, diabetes causes damage to cell membranes Read more [...]
Healthy Heart – P A D Dangers
June 22nd, 2010 — Uncategorized
Do you know what peripheral artery disease is? What you don't know about this condition could kill you. Read more [...]
Is the Glycemic Index Important For Type 2 Diabetics?
March 28th, 2010 — diabetes
The glycemic index measures how quickly a particular kind of food is digested into glucose that increases blood sugar levels. Some foods, for instance, warm mashed potatoes, raise blood glucose levels even more quickly than sugar itself. Other foods, such as raw spinach, hardly raise blood sugars at all, even many hours after they are consumed. Isn't this information of vital interest to all diabetics? Read more [...]
Healthy Heart – Diabetes and Your Heart
April 23rd, 2009 — diabetes, Heart Disease
Diabetes is one condition that must be treated as soon as it is diagnosed, even though in its early stages it doesn't hurt, or cause inconvenience, or create any worrisome symptoms. But ignoring it is a mistake, because the blood sugar imbalance we diabetics live with can cause a variety of complications, even leading to other serious health conditions. Read more [...]
