by paul d kennedy
Exercise is a great way for improving control over your diabetes.but exercising can be difficult if you have diabetic neuropathy.here's what you can do to overcome the limitations imposed by this debilitating medical condition.
Holiday Helps to Manage Diabetes
by Michelle J Stewart
November is National Diabetes Month and the Center for Disease Control reports that there are 29.1 million people diagnosed and undiagnosed, that are challenged with this disease in the United States. As a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) I focus on wise food choices throughout the year.
Type 2 Diabetes - Are Obese Mothers With High HbA1c After Delivery at Risk of Developing Diabetes?
by Beverleigh H Piepers
Obesity is a known risk factor for Gestational, or pregnancy-related diabetes as well as to a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Gestational and other forms of diabetes are known for being health hazards both to expectant mothers and their baby. Researchers at University Children's Hospital in Dusseldorf and a number of other research facilities in Germany looked at nondiabetic pregnancies in obese mothers. The aim was to learn whether slightly high blood sugar levels could also be associated with similar health problems.
Type 2 Diabetes - Does Having a Heart Attack Lead to Diabetes?
by Beverleigh H Piepers
It is well-established anyone who has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes is at a high risk for heart and blood vessel disease. Researchers at the Catholic University of Korea, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, looked at the possibility heart attack patients could also be at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.
Tye 2 Diabetes - The Effect of Telephone-Delivered Lifestyle Support on the Development of Diabetes
by Beverleigh H Piepers
Lifestyle is important for all aspects of health, and Type 2 diabetes is a good example of how much difference eating healthy foods and taking part in regular physical activity can make. Researchers at the National Organization Medical Center Kyoto and several other institutions in Japan tried a system of telephone-based lifestyle support to learn whether it could make a difference in preventing the development of Type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes - The Thermic Effect of Food and How It Can Help You Lose Weight
by Beverleigh H Piepers
For anyone, but especially for people with Type 2 diabetes, eliminating unwanted pounds is tremendously important. Weight loss brings down your cholesterol and blood pressure as well as your blood sugar levels. And once you've trimmed away body fat, exercise is much easier. Are you looking to lower your weight? If so, one factor you will want to give some attention to is the thermic effect of food. What is this and what does it stand for? The thermic effect of food is a very important consideration to take into account when planning any fat loss meal plan - or even a weight maintenance meal plan for that matter. Let's look at some of the key points you need to know so you can perfect your fat loss meal plan...
3 Important Reasons To Reduce Meat Consumption If You Are Diabetic
by Galit Goldfarb
Meat Consumption and Diabetes: The Facts - Meats do not contain carbohydrates and do not have a glycemic index, therefore, they do not raise blood glucose levels so they are thought to be healthy for diabetics. However, research is showing that this is not necessarily the case. In this article you can view the research.
Type 2 Diabetes - Being Diagnosed With Diabetes Is Not A Death Sentence!
by Beverleigh H Piepers
One mistaken notion frequently surrounding Type 2 diabetes is when you receive your diagnosis, you are going to die prematurely. It's a good thing Type 2 diabetes is finally receiving warranted attention from the general public. It is now daunting to consider you may one day become a diabetic if your behaviors and habits remain unchanged. With that said, many people have Type 2 diabetes. Some of these people have had diabetes for many years. Others diabetics are recently diagnosed, and some may have the condition but not have the faintest clue about it.
Ayurveda - The Natural Way for Treating Diabetes
by Ath Ayurdhamah
Ayurvedic treatment has been delivering exceptional cures and remedies for a long time because it follows natural ways to treat the whole body instead of focusing on just one particular. Ayurveda strengths the body from inside by increasing the immunity level so that chronic problems do not arise.
Type 2 Diabetes - The Effect of Obesity on the Brain
by Beverleigh H Piepers
Both obesity and Type 2 diabetes are linked to brain shrinkage and poor brain function in older people. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and several other research centers in Pittsburgh, United States, decided to compare the brain of a group of young people. Some of the participants had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, others were obese, and the balance were in the average weight range in good health.
Type 2 Diabetes - Exercise To Burn That Excess Blood Sugar
by Beverleigh H Piepers
Yes, exercise is good for you. Physical activity reduces the Type 2 diabetic's blood sugar and is good for your heart. It improves the quality of your sleep and your overall energy level. Exercise is good, and sugars are bad. But in reality, things aren't so black and white. First of all, exercise has to be purposeful for it actually to be effective. A 20-minute walk at a leisurely pace twice a week is certainly better than nothing, but it is far from sufficient if you are looking to lower both your blood sugar and body weight. If you're to make that a 1 hour walk 4 to 5 times a week, we're finally talking about something significant. Don't kid yourself you have time for it.
Type 2 Diabetes - Searching for the Cause of Diabetic Kidney Disease
by Beverleigh H Piepers
Diabetic nephropathy, or kidney disease, is a serious complication of Type 2 diabetes. The disease affects over 100 million people worldwide and is a major cause of kidney failure. When the kidneys function abnormally blood levels of potassium increase, making diabetics lose their normal healthy appetites. Protein is lost through their urine and this can eventually create protein deficiency. Blood pressure can increase, causing further problems for the kidneys, heart, and blood vessels.
Type 2 Diabetes - How To Boost Your Carbohydrate Tolerance and Help Control Your Blood Sugar
by Beverleigh H Piepers
The word "diet" can be misleading as many people think of a diet in terms of a weight-reducing diet. But diet refers to our food intake, or it can mean a type of food prescribed for a particular health issue. Everyone with Type 2 diabetes, regardless of their weight, should be encouraged to follow a healthy eating plan or diet. One factor you'll want to take into account is your carbohydrate tolerance. Many people fear carbs entirely and choose to simply avoid them in order to avoid blood sugar spikes and weight gain. And while you shouldn't be indulging in too many carbohydrates or it can certainly have a negative impact on your health status, you shouldn't fear them. By increasing your insulin sensitivity, you can improve the way your body handles the carbohydrates you eat, ensuring they don't impact you in a negative manner. But how do you boost insulin sensitivity? Let's go over the key steps you need to be aware of...
Type 2 Diabetes - Can Exercise Help Curb Your Appetite?
by Beverleigh H Piepers
Weight control, insulin sensitivity, and maintaining blood sugar levels are important ways of keeping Type 2 diabetes under control. All are tied to appetite control and a healthy meal plan. Researchers at the University of Missouri in Columbia, United States, tested what effect exercise had on the appetite in Type 2 diabetics. Their study reported on in the Medical Science and Sports Exercise in August 2015 included 12 obese participants diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes - The Lean Diabetic
by Beverleigh H Piepers
A common misconception regarding Type 2 diabetes is all diabetics are overweight. It is true in most cases, those with Type 2 diabetes are either obese or overweight, and that's because central obesity is one of the primary causes of diabetes. But we must remember it's not the only cause. Diet plays a major role and so do your physical activity levels. Although not fully understood, family history and ethnicity also determine your chances of developing Type 2 diabetes as you age. Though you shouldn't worry about the latter factors. Worry about what you can control.
Type 2 Diabetes - Are Total Saturated Fats A Predictor for High Blood Sugar?
by Beverleigh H Piepers
High amounts of fatty acids and abnormal proportions of fatty acids are present in the bloodstream of people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, Finland, carried out work to determine whether amounts and proportions of blood fats could be used to predict high blood sugar levels and development of Type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes - When Is The Best Time for Diabetics to Exercise?
by Beverleigh H Piepers
Exercising, along with meal planning, weight loss, insulin injections and/or oral diabetes medications, is an important part of Type 2 diabetes management. Exercise benefits Type 2 diabetics in several ways - when you exercise, your body can move sugar from the blood to the working muscles without the use of insulin. Over time, exercise can also make you more receptive to insulin. And if you need to lose weight, exercise combined with healthy eating is the best way to do it. You may be wondering when the best time to exercise is. Should you work out before work, over your lunch break, or in the evening?
Type 2 Diabetes - Do You Get the Amount of Sleep You Need to Help Control Your Blood Sugar? Part 2
by Beverleigh H Piepers
Getting enough sleep is an important part of managing Type 2 diabetes. When you don't sleep enough, your body produces too much cortisol, the stress hormone. High cortisol levels contribute to insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels. Too little sleep also causes the hormone ghrelin, an appetite stimulant, to increase so you'll be more likely to overeat. And when you're awake when you should be sleeping, you crave more salty, fatty, carbohydrate-rich foods. Overall, it pays to get enough sleep! Here are more tips to help you regularly get enough sleep...
Carb Restricted Diets And Diabetes
by Sandy Klocinski
Just like one can find more than one method to shed weight, one can find several diet plans to control diabetes. Of the numerous choices, low-carbohydrate diet programs have been used the longest, and over time substantial studies have shown their success in managing blood sugar amounts. Nevertheless, they really are still debatable.
Type 2 Diabetes - You Can Prevent Heart and Blood Vessel Disease by Controlling the Risk Factors
by Beverleigh H Piepers
One of the most serious complications of Type 2 diabetes is heart and blood vessel disease. Several risk factors for both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals are known. Investigators at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, United States, and various other research centers in the USA and Mexico, looked at several risk factors to learn whether controlling them all at once could reduce the chances of developing heart disease.
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