Diabetic neuropathy is a well-known complication of long standing diabetes. With diabetes affecting nearly one in twelve persons in United States, diabetic neuropathy and its management becomes an important healthcare concern. The neuropathy of diabetes can have many forms based on clinical presentation and the pattern of nerve involvement. Some forms are irreversible and continue to deteriorate, while others are self-limiting and improve on...more
Diabetes is a disease that affects a large percentage of the population in America. According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 6% of all Americans suffer from the disease. Between 60 and 70 percent of these people suffer subsequent damage to their nervous systems. The areas of the body that are most affected by this are the hands and feet. Often diabetes patients can face complications with their feet and rates of amputation are...more
Diabetes can be controlled and prevented. All it requires is few good changes to your lifestyle along with following the medications and diet on time!Your diet is important.Suggestions for diabetics to regulate their diet:Include lots of vegetables and fruitsDo not overcook the vegetablesInclude food that contains fiberAvoid fried foodReduce the intake of fatAvoid carbohydrates before 2 hours to bedAvoid processed carbohydratesHave a protein-rich dietAvoid any kind of wheat flour which is not whole wheatHave 5 to 6 small meals, instead of 3 big mealsDrink lots of waterMedical InterventionDiabetes DietThere are various types of medications available for diabetics, each having its very own unique ability. Usually, a combination of one or more medications is prescribed by the doctor after thoroughly analyzing several factors such as severity of diabetes, age, medical problems and health of the diabetic.Do not self-medicate and always take medications as prescribed the doctor.Physical ActivityObesity is a key risk factor for diabetes [over 80% of diabetics are overweight].Overweight and obese people should bring their weight under control by following a strict fitness regime. Even...more
Being diagnosed with diabetes can be frightening and confusing. You may not know anything about the disease beyond thinking it has something to do with sugar, daily injections, and even amputations. There are things you can do to make life with diabetes easier, and things everyone should know about the disease. Here is some advice below.If you want...more
Diabetes has been an age-old medical problem. Worse, it is a recurring ailment that cannot be cured permanently. Many patients diagnosed with diabetes may have been afflicted by the disease for many years without having knowledge about it. The warning sign may not even be perceived until it becomes quite life-threatening. Thus, it is really...more
Diabetes is a deadly disease as it adversely affects the entire body which also involves the oral condition. It is more important for diabetes patients to have a special dental care because they encounter more risky situation related to oral health than normal cases. The control of blood sugar gets poor and so gives an enormous amount of increase to the oral health problems. Actually in worse diabetes white blood cells gets weaker triggering various infections to attack on the body and mouth as well. White blood cells are the main defense of our body. There are some higher risks that diabetes patient face related to oral health.The typical problem found with diabetes patients is the dryness of mouth as it decreases saliva flow. Also dry mouth may give birth to other problems as well like soreness in mouth, tooth decay, ulcers and infections. All of these problems impacts negatively on the overall health of the body including the oral cavity. It is quite necessary to control sugar at the initial stage as after a certain limit diabetes becomes uncontrolled creating lots of problem for the doctors to treat.The other problem that can be called the second sign is the gum inflammation...more
Type 2 diabetes is becoming more popular each year in Western societies. There are many things between diet, lack of exercise and genetics. With the help of doctors and nutritionists may be, manageable disease.In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas is not...more
Each day scientists and doctors gain new and valuable info about diabetes as well as its causes. Today we learn much more about this disease as well as its causes than in the previous few decades. In addition to hereditary and non controllable...more
Diabetes is a very serious and potentially devastating disease that afflicts millions of people worldwide. Although being diagnosed with diabetes is often very scary, it does not have to be. You can still enjoy a great quality of life. It is...more
Apple cider vinegar has been in the health spotlight for the past several years as its anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties have made it a popular home remedy for general well-being.Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar that is made from...more
If you suffer from diabetes, you clearly know precisely how nagging it can be to manage this condition. Diabetes is when there is an unnaturally extreme concentration of glucose (essentially a sugar) in one's blood. Successful treatment (management)...more
In the United States just over 20 million people (which is approximately 8% of the population) have adult onset type 2 diabetes. The average prevalence of diabetes in adult people is about 6% and in Asian countries it is somewhat higher than other...more