Diabetes Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By April Kerr @ Sunday, 23rd November 2008 @ 4:24 AM

Diabetes is one of the most serious diseases that a person can have. Not only will it have a drastic effect on one's body, it can also affect the way a person lives. There are no surefire ways to cure diabetes; one can only control its effects once it enters the body. Medicines and insulin shots are expensive, and can prove harmful for the body in the long run. That's why it's important that a diabetic knows how to take diabetes cure the natural way. There are substances which ca... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By April Kerr @ Sunday, 23rd November 2008 @ 12:16 AM

The basic goal of a diabetic is to live as normal as possible by staying out of complications, and so proper diet must be followed. There are nutrition guidelines for the Diabetics Food Pyramid and patients must aim to keep blood sugar levels stable while ensuring that the body still receives the proper nutrients to keep going. A Diabetic's balanced meal plan must comprise of the following ratio, as recommended by the American Diabetes and Dietetic Association: Protein providing 10% ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Ben Welch @ Wednesday, 19th November 2008 @ 7:50 AM

As the leaves fall and winter weather creeps onto the horizon, the risk for catching a nasty cold or the miserable flu increases. For people with diabetes, catching the flu can be much more than an inconvenience. In fact according to the Centers for Disease control, a diabetic is three times more likely to die from the flu and six times more likely to be hospitalized. Obviously, all people with diabetes should get a flu shot every year to protect themselves. Most doctors specializing in ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Jimmy Woodall @ Thursday, 13th November 2008 @ 3:33 AM

The Glycemic Index is a concept developed in the University of Toronto in 1981. The purpose of the Glycemic Index is to measure the effect carbohydrates have on blood glucose levels. The Glycemic Index is imperative for anyone who needs to monitor their glucose level due to diabetes or hyperglycemia. With diabetes reaching more than epidemic levels in the United States, the development of the Glycemic Index could not have been introduced at a better time. Each year, more people are diagn... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Ben Welch @ Sunday, 2nd November 2008 @ 8:15 AM

For people with diabetes, the approach of Halloween can bring a certain anxiety with it. Not only is the candy-fest on October 31st a challenge for those who must carefully monitor each gram of sugar and carbohydrates they eat, but Halloween also kicks of the whole holiday season. It seems there's no escaping the extra-rich foods and treats that are tightly connected with traditions and celebrations. At one online diabetes community, members have already begun sharing ideas and advi... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Carol Bell @ Friday, 31st October 2008 @ 5:43 AM

It is true that if you have diabetes there are limitations to what you can eat but that does not mean you will no longer be able to enjoy your food. Regrettably, to stay healthy it will require strict adherence to a special diet which for some people may be the grounds they contracted diabetes in the first place. The situation today is much simpler than it used to be as there are particular diabetic recipes available which make the task of arranging a diet much simpler. Firstly, one of th... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Bercle George @ Monday, 29th September 2008 @ 10:37 PM

Diabetes is a growing problem throughout the world. With our population at an all time high in weight gain and a low in health care, the problem is only growing. It is a disease of the metabolism. Our metabolism is what the way our bodies use digested food for energy and growth. Majority of food that is processed through our bodies is broken down by digestive juices into a sugar called glucose. Glucose is the fuel our bodies to run on. When we eat, and our food is processed, the pancreas ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Tom Parker @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 12:21 PM

Diabetes is a condition that develops when the body can no longer produce enough insulin to moderate blood sugar levels. As a result diabetics suffer from extremely high blood sugar levels. Over time these high levels of sugar in the blood start to affect the blood vessels and other areas of the body. In this article I will be discussing four of the major organs that can be affected by diabetes damage. 1) THE HEART:- As already discussed, high blood sugar levels can damage your blood v... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Bercle George @ Sunday, 21st September 2008 @ 6:23 PM

Contrary to a common belief, having diabetes does not imply that you have to start eating special foods or follow a complex diabetes diet plan. Because, one goal of a diabetes diet is to keep blood glucose in a normal levels. Thus, it would be helpful to have a reliable information on the effects of foods on blood glucose. For the promotion of good diabetes health and self-care, the diabetes diet plan should include regular meals, and a well-balanced diet of nutritious food and delicious recipe... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Corbin Newlyn @ Thursday, 18th September 2008 @ 12:18 AM

There are serious complications that can result from having diabetes and these include; blindness, kidney disease and heart attack. Diabetes management is very critical to make certain that these types of complications do not happen. When individuals have had a diagnosis of diabetes, they typically have high levels of anxiety due to what they have heard some of the extreme stories of individuals with diabetes complications. Fortunately, diabetes management can result in a major differenc... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Garey Simmons @ Wednesday, 17th September 2008 @ 11:06 AM

If you find yourself craving more carbs and more sugars and feeling tired and sluggish, it may be that your body is not converting the starches and sugars into energy. Your bodies cells may be starving. Diabetes and heart disease go hand-in-hand. Diabetic persons are at much greater risk to having heart attacks, high blood pressure, and strokes. People who have diabetes have often much higher blood sugar level that can cause damage to many parts of the body including the blood vessels.... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Tom Parker @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 12:49 AM

One of the worries for many people that are diagnosed with diabetes is that they will have to give up their favourite sugary treats. Whilst it is true that you should moderate your sugar intake as a diabetic, by being a little creative you can come up with some sweet treats for yourself. In this article I will be providing you with three diabetic recipes for; chocolate cheesecake, diabetic double chocolate cookies and fruit and bread pudding. 1) CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE You will need:<... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Tom Parker @ Friday, 12th September 2008 @ 2:37 AM

Diabetes is a condition that develops when your body can no longer produce insulin (type 1 diabetes) or your body's ability to produce insulin is inhibited (type 2 diabetes). This restricts your ability to absorb blood sugar and leads to your blood sugar levels becoming extremely high. However, there other ways to control your blood sugar and diet is widely agreed to be one of the best. In this article I will be providing you with three savoury diabetic recipes you can use to keep your c... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Tom Parker @ Wednesday, 10th September 2008 @ 3:35 PM

Exercise can be a fantastic way to manage your diabetes providing you take adequate precautions. On top of this exercise also has a number of additional benefits including an improved appearance, greater strength and more energy. In this article I will be discussing the exercise options available to you, the precautions you should take when exercising and the benefits exercise can have on your diabetes. To begin lets discuss the types of exercise available to you. Exercise generally fa... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Corbin Newlyn @ Wednesday, 10th September 2008 @ 2:33 AM

Numerous individuals are examined and diagnosed with type diabetes each and everyday. Diabetes has unfortunately become one of the most prevalent diseases to affect individuals in the world today. When an individual is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes they might get a feeling of being bewildered and overpowered because of the diagnosis. It is crucial then for individuals who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to understand and comprehend that with some rudimentary alternations in their life style... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Tom Parker @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 8:38 AM

Since the food we eat is very closely linked with our blood sugar levels, it is not surprising that diet is one of the most effective tools we have available when combating diabetes. In this article I discuss five simple dietary changes that can help keep your diabetes under control. Main Article: One of the main symptoms of diabetes is higher than normal blood sugar levels which is brought on by the lack of insulin in a diabetic person's body. The food you eat has a direct impa... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Hector Milla @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 12:19 PM

Diabetic people are all around, do you know or have a relative or parent suffering from diabetes? then this article is intended to analyze some diagnostic studies recently released and some advise on medical treatments, hopefully those suffering from diabetes, maybe you included will get a better understanding of the points listed above. If you are a person dealing with diabetes, then you know that testing your blood glucose levels is very important, while some diabetics need to test them... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Ann Knapp @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 9:16 AM

Diabetes can be a real threat to the cardiovascular system. It comes on slowly and can wreak havoc with the bodies systems before the individual knows that they even have diabetes. Diabetes can cause harm not only to the cardiovascular system but the eyes, the nerves, the kidneys, and impede the healing process. A clinical sign that someone may have diabetes is that they may have a difficult time healing from the slightest of skin injuries. People that have diabetes are at a two to four fo... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Hector Milla @ Thursday, 4th September 2008 @ 11:47 PM

People suffering from diabetes have no good time, several blood glucose monitoring every day is not a pleasant experience, for that reason an effective treatment for this disease would be very welcome, even if this treatment is not coming from traditional medicine. Have you ever listened about alternative therapies for diabetic people? if you have, have you ever tried one? if your answer is no, keep read on because this article is intended to point out some alternative diabetes therapies ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Diabetes | By Corbin Newlyn @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 5:38 AM

The research and study of diabetes nutrition has made crucial discoveries that can improve the health of numerous individuals who are afflicted from this serious health condition. Numerous individuals develop diabetes as kids or at a later point in their life. The individuals who have early warning signs that they may get diabetes should in careful way take a look at diabetes nutrition to stave off the onset of this difficult disease. There are blood tests that people can get that will h... more...