Author: Charles MyersIn 1981, Dr. David Jenkins of the University of Toronto came up with a ranking method for carbohydrates based upon how long it takes them to break down into the system. Some carbohydrates stop working very slowly and releases glucose gradually into the bloodstream and have a low glycemic index. For people who have diabetes, predominantly those who are insulin dependent, a low glycemic index is preferable. These foods...more
Diabetes is very common all over the world. 90% people are suffering from diabetes. When the pancreas stops producing the hormone insulin then the amount of sugar in the blood increases. In diabetes, our body fails to metabolize the food due to absence of the insulin. Thus the level of sugar in the blood increases. Diabetes is also a hereditary disease that is seen in families. In some cases people take insulin injections to control the blood...more
Author: Jonathan T EdwardsThe diabetes glycemic index was developed in the 1980s by researchers who were looking for a way to help diabetics deal with monitoring and controlling blood sugar levels. Since that time, the diabetes glycemic index has gone on to help not only diabetics, but also those looking to closely monitor blood glucose levels around the world. The glycemic index (aka 'GI') system works by calculating what foods have the highest and the lowest impact on blood sugar levels. This valuable tool is then used to help diabetics and others determine what foods they can and cannot eat.Through using the diabetes GI, it is possible for diabetics to finely tune their diets so as to avoid foods that may cause spikes in their blood sugar levels. One of the reasons that the diabetes glycemic index works is that it is able to take out much of the guesswork that would otherwise exist for diabetics. By doing so it assists people who are looking to avoid the peaks and valleys associated with high GI foods.Many of the foods at the top of the GI are one's that most diabetics know to avoid, such as white bread. But other foods, such as watermelon may not be as well known. This is where...more
Author: kristian richmondWhat is diabetes, who are the sufferers and how do people deal with diabetes. Well an estimated 26 million people in the US alone are reported to suffer from diabetes. Diabetes sufferers are spread across all age ranges, but the main sufferers are in the 60 plus age range. Coping with diabetes can range from eating a...more
Diabetes is a cruel disease that can damage your eyes, nerves, kidney and it causes heart diseases and stroke. Diabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar level is high. Even the pregnant women have the risk of getting high blood sugar. It is a condition of metabolism disorder. It has been diagnosed three types of metabolism disorder in human...more
Author: Rich BirdDiabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.Coffee reduces risk of diabetesResearch suggests that people who drink coffee are less likely to get type 2 diabetes. It isn't known whether the caffeine or some other ingredient in coffee is responsible for its protective effects.The researchers wanted to see whether there is a link between diabetes and drinking coffee and green, black, and oolong tea. Participants completed a detailed questionnaire about their health, lifestyle habits, and how much coffee and tea they drank. The questionnaire was repeated at the end of the 5-year follow-up period.When other factors were accounted for, researchers found that the more green tea and coffee participants drank, the less likely they were to get diabetes. People who drank six cups or more of green tea or three or more cups of coffee each day were about one-third less likely...more
Diabetes MellitusDiabetes mellitus is the name given to a group of conditions linked by the patient's inability to produce and/or utilize insulin.A chronic disease of absolute or relative insulin deficiency or resistance, diabetes mellitus is...more
Author: Scott WayeSadly one of the worst things that have come out of the type 2 diabetes diet problems is the emphasis on sugar. Sugar did not give you diabetes. Diabetes is now a disease that was given to you. Often the diabetic is looked at as a...more
Author: Renata NyleveIn the world, there are more diabetic patients than ever and the number continues rising each year. The diabetes patients need more medical supplies than the average person. Most of all the medical equipments and supplies are...more
Author: Renata NyleveAny advanced diabetic supply company can provide you with all your diabetes testing supply needs. When you enroll with one of the many diabetic supply companies in existence today, you can start to live your life more hassle...more
Author: Renata NyleveIf you are looking for ways to get discount diabetic supplies, you may have some options. If you have been paying full price for your supplies at the pharmacy, you may want to check out the other ways you can get the diabetic...more
Author: Renata NyleveIt can be daunting to look for the free diabetes supplies especially the testing supplies. What you need to do is look in the right places. Diabetes is a medical condition that has affected people most of whom are not financially...more