Diabetes alone is bad enough, but those who have the disease are at a higher risk for heart attacks, strokes and blindness. Diabetic neuropathy can cause pain sensations where there has been no injury and numbness to the feet and lower legs. It takes longer for wounds to heal, in part because of reduced circulation to the feet. Because of the numbness and the increased healing time, any wounds on the lower legs and feet can lead to...more
Before going to this topics, Id like to quote a phrase I get from some article, it say diabetes is an incurable disease and still needs a well developed cure I made some research by read lots of articles, newsletters about the disease just to deny about the facts that diabetes can be cure! But, I was failed; it still cant be cured until now.Here is a list of the questions that will be discussed:Can I get diabetes from someone else?Eating too much...more
Diabetes is one of the major health concerns in the USA nowadays. Because diabetes is invariably linked with lifestyle choices, it's difficult to control. Admittedly there are many who were either born with diabetes or are afflicted with a genetically inherited type of diabetes. But as long as their diet is stable, they are able to control it..Therefore, the most obvious solution for diabetes sufferers is to control their diet. However, we all know this is easier said than done. Diabetes can be controlled even in people with genetic predisposition to the disease if the necessary diet and lifestyle modifications are made. Diabetes and obesity go hand in hand. High sugar diets and high carbohydrate diets should be avoided at all costs to avoid obesity, and consequently, diabetes.It's important to combine healthy foods so that you have a good ratio of leaner proteins, whole grains, healthy omega 3 fats, and fiber. It's the presence of refined sugar and fats in your diet that causes the boost in blood sugar content. So, doing away with these foods can improve your capability to ward off diabetes. Vegetables are a great diet food choice because they also contain natural fiber, which...more
Diabetes has manifested itself into one of the most dreaded diseases in the twenty first century. Owing to the modern lifestyle, increasing number of people all over the world are falling prey to this disease. Life is not at all easy for diabetics, due to several dietary and lifestyle restrictions imposed upon them. Those who already...more
Diabetes is a disease that concerns more and more people on a daily basis. While scientists tell us the disease only affects a small amount of the population it seems like almost everyone knows at least one person who is afflicted by the condition. In recent years doctors have come to the notion there is more to "coming down with" Diabetes than...more
Many people do enjoy an occasional drink of alcohol for pleasure at a party, while watching the game, at a BBQ in the backyard or any other function where a group of friends and family join together for the day. But what are your chances now that you have been diagnosed as a diabetic that you can keep enjoying this long time tradition? Precautionary Measures To Follow For Safety Having diabetes does not automatically exclude you from enjoying an occasional beer or ale. If you are in good health otherwise and your blood sugars are well-controlled, having a drink (one for women and two for men) can be factored into your daily life and meal plan with just a little extra attention to the details.Always have a small or regular size meal before you have your drink.A couple of bites does not qualify as a meal. These small bites do not count. You must get some food into your system first. The reason for this, your liver is the organ which is responsible for removing any of the effects of the alcohol from your system. The liver also has the responsibility to control the excretion of insulin as your body needs it to control your blood sugar levels. If you drink first, eat...more
Many people serve advice for diabetics not to eat foods or snacks that are loaded with sugar. The diabetics strive to say 'Goodbye' to diabetes by sincerely avoiding Sugar Sweets and sugary foods. But they do not know that a little...more
Bitter melon or Momordica Charantia is a vegetable which grows in tropical areas like East Africa, Asia, South Africa, and the Caribbean. This vegetable is rich in iron, beta carotene, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and other dietary...more
Having a diagnosis of diabetes was perplexing in itself. While there has been a bunch of information published about this disease, it can still be really trying to understand. Figuring out a good course of diabetes treatment can be even more...more
Treatments for diabetes are often difficult. It can be quite difficult to diagnose even. Treating your disease properly presents a whole different set of challenges. There are many different types of medications and lifestyle changes that can be...more
Take care of Your SkinThere is not much difference between the skin diseases of a normal person and a diabetic. They both almost have a same kind of skin problems with minor differences. In case of diabetics, you may have problem of...more
People suffering from diabetes do have foot complications in one or another. These complications are more common with Type I. In most of the cases the problems arises from peripheral neurology, but yet there are certain other...more