Gestational diabetes
What is it? Gestational diabetes is when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high while you are pregnant. Gestational diabetes often goes away after the baby is born. But, you may get diabetes later if you have diabetes during pregnancy.
In diabetes, your body does not make enough insulin or the insulin it makes does not work right. This causes your blood sugar levels to be too high. This can be harmful to you and your unborn child. Controlling your blood sugar is important for the health of your unborn baby.
The carbohydrates in your food become glucose in your body. Glucose is a major energy source for your body. Carbohydrates come from starchy foods such as breads, pasta, potatoes, rice, and other grains. Carbohydrates are also found in fruits, dairy foods, vegetables, sugar, and sweets.
You need to eat the right amount of carbohydrates, protein, and fat while you are pregnant. This requires more planning if you are taking insulin to control your blood sugar while you are pregnant.
What is carbohydrate counting? Carbohydrate counting means keeping track of the amount of carbohydrates you eat every day. You should eat the same amount of carbohydrates at the same times each day. This will help keep your blood sugar within the normal range.
One serving of a carbohydrate food contains 12 to 15 grams of carbohydrate. A serving is equal to one of the portions listed below. You can exchange or trade one carbohydrate food for another from the same food group. For example, you can choose 1 slice of bread instead of 1/2 cup cooked cereal.
Vegetables contain only 5 grams of carbohydrate per serving. Do not count vegetables as carbohydrates unless you eat more than 2 servings per meal. Meat, meat substitutes, and fats are not counted as carbohydrates.
Care:
Calorie Intake:
Most pregnant women need about 300 extra calories per day in the second and third trimesters to gain enough weight. This equals about 16 to 17 calories per pound of ideal body weight.
An extra 10 to 12 grams of protein per day is also needed to help your baby grow normally. It is also helpful to get 45 to 60% of your calories from carbohydrates, 15 to 25% from protein, and 20 to 30% from fat.
Eating Plans:
Your dietitian will show you how to meet the guidelines above. You may use the sample menu below or the Diabetes Meal Planning Guide to do this. Ask for the CareNotes?handout about the diabetic exchange diet to find the serving sizes of foods not on the lists below.
Some people with gestational diabetes can control their blood sugar with diet alone. They do this by eating 3 meals and 1 to 3 snacks each day.
You will need a snack at bedtime to prevent your blood sugar levels from being too low overnight. Your dietitian will tell you if you need snacks in the morning or afternoon.
Eat at the same times each day, whenever possible, and never skip meals or snacks. Spread your food out evenly over the day so that you eat about every 2 to 3 hours. Eat only the amount that is on the food list. Or the amount your dietitian tells you to eat for each type of carbohydrate food.
Avoid foods and beverages with added sugar, corn syrup, honey, molasses, or maple syrup, or jams and jellies.
Read the labels of packaged foods to find the grams of carbohydrate a serving has in it.
Other Factors:
Choosing high fiber foods will help control your blood sugar and have regular bowel movements. High fiber foods are fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads, cooked dried beans, and bran cereals.
Check with your doctor before exercising during pregnancy. Tell your dietitian about your exercise plan so your diet can be changed if needed. You may need extra carbohydrates before exercise to keep your blood sugar from dropping too low.
Talk with your caregiver if your blood sugar levels are too low or too high. Make sure your cholesterol and other blood lipids (fats) are checked at least once a year. You may need to follow a lowfat diet if they are too high.
Serving Sizes: Use the list below to measure foods and serving sizes. A serving size means the size of food after it is cooked or prepared.
1 pint or 2 cups (16 fluid ounces) of liquid is the size of 1-1/3 soda-pop cans.
1-1/2 cup (12 fluid ounces) of liquid is the size of a soda-pop can.
1 cup of food is the size of a large handful, or 8 fluid ounces of liquid.
?cup of food is about half of a large handful, or 4 fluid ounces of liquid.
2 tablespoons (Tbsp) is about the size of a large walnut.
1 tablespoon (Tbsp) is about the size of the tip of your thumb (from the last crease).
1 teaspoon (tsp) is about the size of the tip of your little finger (from the last crease).
3 ounces of cooked meat, fish, or poultry is about the size of a deck of cards.
1 ounce of cooked meat, fish, or poultry is about ?cup.
One ounce of hard cheese is about a 1 inch cube.
A serving of vegetables is ?cup (1/2 handful) cooked, or 1 cup (1 handful) raw.
CARBOHYDRATE FOODS AND SERVING SIZES
Breads and Starches: Each serving contains 15 grams carbohydrate. Eat ____ servings per day from this list. Most people need 6-10 servings per day.
1 slice bread (1 ounce)
1/2cup cooked pasta, corn, cooked cereal, mashed potato, or green peas
1/3 cup cooked rice, dried beans, or dried peas
3/4 cup flake cereal
1/2 hamburger or hot dog bun, English muffin, or frozen bagel
3 cups air-popped popcorn
1 small (3 inch) potato
2 rice cakes
6 saltines or three (2-1/2 inch squares) graham crackers
Fruits: Each serving contains 15 grams carbohydrate. Eat ____ servings per day from this list. Most people need 2-4 servings per day. Avoid juice or limit to 1/2 cup per day if your blood sugar levels are too high.
1/2 cup apple, orange, or grapefruit juice
1 small (2-1/2 inch) apple, peach, or orange
1/2 cup applesauce or canned fruit
3/4 cup fresh blueberries
15 small grapes or 12 large grapes
1 kiwi fruit
1/2 large pear or fresh grapefruit
2 Tbsp raisins or 1/4 cup dried fruit
1-1/4 cup fresh strawberries or melon cubes
Dairy: Each serving contains 12 grams carbohydrate. Eat or drink____ servings per day from this list. Most people need 2-3 servings per day.
1/2 cup sugar free custard, pudding, or evaporated milk
1 cup fresh milk or sugar-free yogurt
1/3 cup nonfat milk powder
Vegetables: Each serving contains 5 grams carbohydrate. Only count a vegetable as carbohydrate if you have more than 2 servings per meal. Eat ____ servings per day from this list. Most people need 2-4 servings per day.
2 Tbsp tomato sauce
1 cup vegetable or tomato juice
1/2 cup cooked vegetables or 1 cup raw vegetables
Combination Foods: Each serving contains about 15 grams carbohydrate. Eat ____ servings per day from this list. Most people need 1-2 servings per day.
1/2 cup of any casserole, like tuna or chicken noodle, macaroni and cheese, chili with meat, or spaghetti and meat sauce
1 cup cream, bean, tomato, or vegetable soup
1/8 of a 10-inch pizza
1/2 of a store-bought pot pie, like chicken, turkey, or beef
One 3 ounce taco
NON-CARBOHYDRATE FOODS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR DIET
Meat / Meat Substitutes: The foods on this list do not count as carbohydrates. Eat ____ servings per day from this list. Most people need 3-5 servings per day.
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup cooked dried beans
1 to 2 oz low fat cheese
1 large egg (Limit eggs to 2 or 3 per week.)
2 to 3 oz cooked meat, fish, poultry
2 Tbsp peanut butter
Fats: The foods on this list do not count as carbohydrates. Eat ____ servings per day from this list. Most people need 1-3 servings per day.
6 almonds or 10 small peanuts
1/8 avocado
1 teaspoon oil or margarine
6 small olives
2 Tbsp low calorie salad dressing
1Tbsp regular salad dressing
2200 CALORIE SAMPLE MENU A sample of a 2200 calorie gestational diabetic diet is listed below. A dietitian can help you decide how many snacks you need each day.
Breakfast: 42 grams carbohydrate
3 carbohydrate choices such as.
2 breads or starches, like 1 cup bran cereal or 1 cup cooked oatmeal
1 milk, like 1 cup skim milk, 1% milk, or nonfat sugar-free yogurt
1 ounce meat or protein, like ?cup scrambled egg substitute or lowfat cottage cheese
2 fats, like 2 tsp margarine
Morning Snack: 15 grams carbohydrate
1 fruit, such as 1/2 large banana
1 oz. meat substitute, such as 2 Tbsp peanut butter
Lunch: 67 grams carbohydrate
The following foods can be combined to make a sandwich:
2 carbohydrate choices like 2 slices whole wheat bread
2 ounces meat or protein, like 2 ounces lean roast beef or ?cup water-packed tuna
1 vegetable, like 2 lettuce leaves with 2 slices of tomato
1 fat, like 1 tsp mayonnaise or 1 Tbsp salad dressing
1 fruit, like 1-1/4 cups fresh strawberries
1 vegetable, like 1/2 cup vegetable soup or 1 cup carrot sticks
1 free food, like 12 ounces sugar-free soft drink
1 milk, like 1 cup sugar-free nonfat yogurt
Afternoon snack: 15 grams carbohydrate
1 starch, like 3 squares (2-1/2 inch) graham crackers
Dinner: 82 grams carbohydrate
5 carbohydrate choices such as:
2 starches, like 1 large baked potato or 1 cup cooked pasta
1 starch, like 1 small dinner roll (1 ounce)
1 fruit, like 1 cup melon cubes or 4 fresh apricots
1 milk, like 1 cup skim milk or nonfat sugar-free yogurt
2 vegetables, like 1 cup steamed asparagus and 2 cups tossed salad
3 ounces meat or protein, like grilled chicken breast or salmon
2 fats, like 1 tsp margarine and 2 Tbsp low-fat salad dressing
Evening Snack: 27 grams carbohydrate
1 carbohydrate choice such as 1 bread, 6 whole wheat crackers, or 1 slice whole wheat bread
1 meat or protein, like 1 ounce lowfat cheese or 1 ounce lowfat ham
1 milk, like 1 cup skim milk or nonfat sugar-free yogurt
Totals For The Day: About 2180 calories.
About 248 grams carbohydrate, or 47% of calories.
About 123 grams protein, or 23% of calories.
About 72 grams fat, or 30% of calories.
CALL YOUR CAREGIVER IF:
You have questions about the serving sizes in this diabetic diet.
You have questions about how to prepare or cook foods on this diet.
You have questions about how or where to buy foods on this diet.
You have questions or concerns about your illness, medicine, or this diet.
The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Learn How To Eat Right And Feel Great
Nutrition is important for all aspects of your life, not just in diet, but also in exercise and more. It is important to have a balanced diet. This may feel impossible at times. In reality, it is easy to have a healthy diet, as long as you stick to it. Keep reading for some more nutritional eating advice.
Eliminate all refined white flour products from your home, and eat whole grain products instead. Whole grain foods have a higher content of fiber and protein, than those products which are more processed and bleached. Whole grains provide fiber to keep your hunger satisfied longer and also help lower cholesterol levels. You want to see the word “whole” on the label.
Oatmeal for breakfast can be a great way to start your day. Oatmeal is full of grains, which are filling, and will leave you feeling full until lunch.
Protein is essential to a diet, and many do not seem to eat enough. Lean, red meat, such as steak, contains protein. Chicken is a wonderful source of protein and tastes great, as is pork. In addition to making you feel more full, protein also helps muscles grow. This proves how crucial it is.
Stop consuming foods made with refined white flour, and eat whole grain foods instead. Whole grains and whole wheat baked goods have more protein and more fiber than those made of processed wheat.
Try sharing a plate with a loved one or friend when out at a restaurant. Even regular entrees that aren’t that big contain too much food sometimes, and that can add a lot of fat and calories to your diet. You’re not only going to save on calories this way, but also save on money. This will allow you to go out to eat while maintaining a healthy diet.
You should ensure that you are getting enough selenium in your diet. A mineral called selenium is used as an antioxidant that can contribute to the elasticity of tissues, and helps prevent early skin aging. Another of selenium’s many benefits is protecting your skin from harmful sun damage. High-slenium foods include eggs, brown rice, braxil nuts, tuna and wheat germ.
Dark Chocolate
You can improve your customary foods nutritionally by altering the ingredients. This approach works well with finicky eaters and children. Of course, you can sneakily fold some yucky health into what you eat as well. Examples of this approach include adding a 1/2 cup of white beans to your next loaf of bread or batch of cookies. Nutrition will become a family affair, but it will not be obvious to them.
Foods with trans fat should be avoided at all costs. Foods with higher trans fat content may increase your risk of heart disease.
Eat dark chocolate instead of the sweeter options of white and milk chocolate. Pure, dark chocolate contains flavonoids that help reduce your blood pressure. These antioxidants also improve cholesterol levels increasing the good and decreasing the bad. Dark chocolate can help you remember: studies have shown that chocolate with 70 percent cocoa or more can help your blood pressure the most. Remember that chocolate still contains a lot of calories, so don’t stuff your face.
Do not make eating dessert an important part of your eating plan if you are trying to lose weight. If you can, only allow dessert a few times each week.
Water can be used to cook vegetables, which is a much healthier option than oil. Vegetables that are steamed or boiled can taste even better than fried ones. If you want to use oil, choose vegetable oil.
When considering a diet that provides an adequate nutrition level, be sure to include breakfast as part of your plans. Breakfast is truly the most vital meal in a day, because it supplies you with the necessary nutrients you need and it also gives you a boost in your metabolism.
Incorporate broccoli into your diet. The amount of Vitamin K in broccoli is substantial.If you have a history of sleep problems, you might be able to improve your sleep by eating healthier. There are foods that facilitate relaxation and others able to provide a boost of energy. After you eat, sit for a while or take a little stroll before lying down to sleep.
Even if you eat nothing but health food, you can appreciate a good dessert. It is possible to eat healthy sweets that satisfies your dessert craving. Try a rich, fat-free yogurt enriched with calcium and topped with frozen berries, nutty granola, or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Honey graham crackers are also a wonderful topping over yogurt.
If you do not eat anything in the morning you will put yourself at risk of breaking your diet. A good many people assume that not eating breakfast will save them calories. Passing on breakfast will in fact leave you feeling hungry, which means you’re much more likely to snack throughout the day. You may actually eat many more calories than if you just ate breakfast.
Cut sugar from your life and begin using artificial sweeteners. A diet high in sugar can cause diabetes and other health concerns. There are some great artificial sweeteners on the market today. The difference will be unnoticeable.
Food with high zinc content can help you get over sicknesses faster. Zinc is a great way to boost immunities, foster quick recovery from illness and stave off future sickness.
By following these simple tips, you will be able to maintain a balanced diet and reach the best level of nutrition for your body type. Once this lifestyle change becomes habit, you will both look and feel better.
Eliminate all refined white flour products from your home, and eat whole grain products instead. Whole grain foods have a higher content of fiber and protein, than those products which are more processed and bleached. Whole grains provide fiber to keep your hunger satisfied longer and also help lower cholesterol levels. You want to see the word “whole” on the label.
Oatmeal for breakfast can be a great way to start your day. Oatmeal is full of grains, which are filling, and will leave you feeling full until lunch.
Protein is essential to a diet, and many do not seem to eat enough. Lean, red meat, such as steak, contains protein. Chicken is a wonderful source of protein and tastes great, as is pork. In addition to making you feel more full, protein also helps muscles grow. This proves how crucial it is.
Stop consuming foods made with refined white flour, and eat whole grain foods instead. Whole grains and whole wheat baked goods have more protein and more fiber than those made of processed wheat.
Try sharing a plate with a loved one or friend when out at a restaurant. Even regular entrees that aren’t that big contain too much food sometimes, and that can add a lot of fat and calories to your diet. You’re not only going to save on calories this way, but also save on money. This will allow you to go out to eat while maintaining a healthy diet.
You should ensure that you are getting enough selenium in your diet. A mineral called selenium is used as an antioxidant that can contribute to the elasticity of tissues, and helps prevent early skin aging. Another of selenium’s many benefits is protecting your skin from harmful sun damage. High-slenium foods include eggs, brown rice, braxil nuts, tuna and wheat germ.
Dark Chocolate
You can improve your customary foods nutritionally by altering the ingredients. This approach works well with finicky eaters and children. Of course, you can sneakily fold some yucky health into what you eat as well. Examples of this approach include adding a 1/2 cup of white beans to your next loaf of bread or batch of cookies. Nutrition will become a family affair, but it will not be obvious to them.
Foods with trans fat should be avoided at all costs. Foods with higher trans fat content may increase your risk of heart disease.
Eat dark chocolate instead of the sweeter options of white and milk chocolate. Pure, dark chocolate contains flavonoids that help reduce your blood pressure. These antioxidants also improve cholesterol levels increasing the good and decreasing the bad. Dark chocolate can help you remember: studies have shown that chocolate with 70 percent cocoa or more can help your blood pressure the most. Remember that chocolate still contains a lot of calories, so don’t stuff your face.
Do not make eating dessert an important part of your eating plan if you are trying to lose weight. If you can, only allow dessert a few times each week.
Water can be used to cook vegetables, which is a much healthier option than oil. Vegetables that are steamed or boiled can taste even better than fried ones. If you want to use oil, choose vegetable oil.
When considering a diet that provides an adequate nutrition level, be sure to include breakfast as part of your plans. Breakfast is truly the most vital meal in a day, because it supplies you with the necessary nutrients you need and it also gives you a boost in your metabolism.
Incorporate broccoli into your diet. The amount of Vitamin K in broccoli is substantial.If you have a history of sleep problems, you might be able to improve your sleep by eating healthier. There are foods that facilitate relaxation and others able to provide a boost of energy. After you eat, sit for a while or take a little stroll before lying down to sleep.
Even if you eat nothing but health food, you can appreciate a good dessert. It is possible to eat healthy sweets that satisfies your dessert craving. Try a rich, fat-free yogurt enriched with calcium and topped with frozen berries, nutty granola, or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Honey graham crackers are also a wonderful topping over yogurt.
If you do not eat anything in the morning you will put yourself at risk of breaking your diet. A good many people assume that not eating breakfast will save them calories. Passing on breakfast will in fact leave you feeling hungry, which means you’re much more likely to snack throughout the day. You may actually eat many more calories than if you just ate breakfast.
Cut sugar from your life and begin using artificial sweeteners. A diet high in sugar can cause diabetes and other health concerns. There are some great artificial sweeteners on the market today. The difference will be unnoticeable.
Food with high zinc content can help you get over sicknesses faster. Zinc is a great way to boost immunities, foster quick recovery from illness and stave off future sickness.
By following these simple tips, you will be able to maintain a balanced diet and reach the best level of nutrition for your body type. Once this lifestyle change becomes habit, you will both look and feel better.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Gain Knowledge on Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is actually totally different than Type 1 diabetes. With Type 2, your body still can actually produce its own insulin even though it may not produce enough or the cells may not be accepting it. You may need the help of insulin injections or medication to keep your body on the right track. Usually you can also help your body out by losing weight, watching your diet and exercising.
Symptoms – Type 2 diabetes symptoms are usually not as prevalent as the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes. They are usually slow to occur and take time to develop before you will even notice them. Some of the Type 2 diabetes symptoms are:
Increased thirst and frequent urination.
- Excessive sugar in the blood stream causes fluids to be withdrawn from the tissues within your body. This can cause your thirst level to increase and of course if you are drinking more, you will urinate more.
Fatigue.
- Because the body is unable to consume the energy that is needed through the use of sugar, you may feel tired.
Weight loss.
- Once again, the body is unable to use the sugar for energy; therefore, it will begin to use alternative means of energy, such as fat that has been stored for later usage. So even though you are still eating and not trying to lose weight, you may experience weight loss.
Hunger.
- The body can’t move insulin into the cells and can’t use the energy that you are consuming; therefore, your cells may begin to feel deprived which in turn can cause intense hunger pains.
Blurred vision.
- With high blood sugar levels, fluids may begin to be pulled away from the lens of your eyes which in turn can cause blurred vision.
Cuts that are slow to heal.
- This is characteristic of the diabetic patient. Pay close attention to cuts that are slowly healing. If not taken care of they can result in the area needing to be amputated.
Frequent infections
- Some of these symptoms coincide with the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes; however, some are more prevalent with Type 2 diabetes than with Type 1 diabetes. For example, areas of darkened skin are more associated with Type 2 diabetes because it is usually a sign of insulin resistance.
Take all signs and symptoms of diabetes seriously. Whenever you first notice that something may not be right, contact your physician. Diabetes needs medical care and guidance. If you continue to ignore the fact that you could possibly have diabetes, you health can be greatly affected and diabetes that is not taken care of can result in death.
If is very important that you seek medical advice and/or attention as soon as possible when you have noticed a sign or symptom of diabetes. The physician will send you to receive a blood test that can help to determine the diagnosis. It is actually as simple and as easy as that.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Treat Low Blood Sugar
You've been reading about how to lower your blood sugar levels. It is possible for your blood sugar to go too low, however, especially with insulin or certain diabetes pills.
Low blood sugar, known as hypoglycemia, only occurs as a result of treating your diabetes. If you are not taking pills or insulin, you should not experience blood sugar that is too low. You have hypogycemia when your blood sugar falls below 70mg/dl.
The most common causes of hypoglycemia are:
Taking too much insulin or diabetes medication
Not eating enough food at your meals or snacks
Missing or delaying your meal
Getting more exercise than usual
Drinking alcohol without eating food
Certain symptoms will warn you that your blood sugar is getting dangerously low. Be on the lookout for:
Weakness
Feeling tired
Shaking
Sweating
Headache
Hunger
Nervousness or anxiety
Feeling irritable
What to do
If any of these symptoms occur and you have a blood sugar test kit available, check your blood sugar. (See Step 5: Monitor Your Blood Sugar.) If the level is low (70mg/dl), you need to treat your low blood sugar right away. Eat one of the following sugar-containing foods, which will provide you with about 15 grams of carbohydrate:
3 glucose tablets
Half cup (4 ounces) of fruit juice or regular soda
6 or 7 hard candies
1 tablespoon of sugar
Wait about 15 minutes for the sugar to get into your blood. This wait can be hard because of the uncomfortable symptoms you are feeling, but if you eat too much sugar, you will make your blood sugar go too high.
If you don't feel better in 15 minutes:
Eat something with sugar in it again.
Check your blood sugar. If it has come into a safer range (over 70mg/dl), and your meal is more than an hour away, eat a snack that contains carbohydrate and protein. Examples include either cheese and crackers or a glass of milk.
This combination of steps will almost always bring your blood sugar into the safe range. If it doesn't work, call your doctor right away.
In summary
This method of treating low blood sugars is called the 15:15 rule. Eat 15 grams of carbohydrate and wait 15 minutes.
Remember: Use simple sugar first to get the situation under control. Eating candy with a lot of fat (like chocolate) might seem like a good idea, but it won't bring your blood sugar up fast enough.
People with diabetes should wear or carry I.D. information that emergency medical staff can find. If you are on medication that can cause hypoglycemia, always carry a sugar-containing snack like glucose tablets, lifesavers, or raisins.
Diabetes About
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes
Complications
Low blood sugar, known as hypoglycemia, only occurs as a result of treating your diabetes. If you are not taking pills or insulin, you should not experience blood sugar that is too low. You have hypogycemia when your blood sugar falls below 70mg/dl.
The most common causes of hypoglycemia are:
Taking too much insulin or diabetes medication
Not eating enough food at your meals or snacks
Missing or delaying your meal
Getting more exercise than usual
Drinking alcohol without eating food
Certain symptoms will warn you that your blood sugar is getting dangerously low. Be on the lookout for:
Weakness
Feeling tired
Shaking
Sweating
Headache
Hunger
Nervousness or anxiety
Feeling irritable
What to do
If any of these symptoms occur and you have a blood sugar test kit available, check your blood sugar. (See Step 5: Monitor Your Blood Sugar.) If the level is low (70mg/dl), you need to treat your low blood sugar right away. Eat one of the following sugar-containing foods, which will provide you with about 15 grams of carbohydrate:
3 glucose tablets
Half cup (4 ounces) of fruit juice or regular soda
6 or 7 hard candies
1 tablespoon of sugar
Wait about 15 minutes for the sugar to get into your blood. This wait can be hard because of the uncomfortable symptoms you are feeling, but if you eat too much sugar, you will make your blood sugar go too high.
If you don't feel better in 15 minutes:
Eat something with sugar in it again.
Check your blood sugar. If it has come into a safer range (over 70mg/dl), and your meal is more than an hour away, eat a snack that contains carbohydrate and protein. Examples include either cheese and crackers or a glass of milk.
This combination of steps will almost always bring your blood sugar into the safe range. If it doesn't work, call your doctor right away.
In summary
This method of treating low blood sugars is called the 15:15 rule. Eat 15 grams of carbohydrate and wait 15 minutes.
Remember: Use simple sugar first to get the situation under control. Eating candy with a lot of fat (like chocolate) might seem like a good idea, but it won't bring your blood sugar up fast enough.
People with diabetes should wear or carry I.D. information that emergency medical staff can find. If you are on medication that can cause hypoglycemia, always carry a sugar-containing snack like glucose tablets, lifesavers, or raisins.
Diabetes About
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes
Complications
Friday, January 22, 2016
Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes
Pregnant women with gestational diabetes need Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes. So far we only recognize 2 types of diabetes include type 1 diabetes and type 2 . However, did you know that in addition to the two types of diabetes, there are other types of diabetes? Diabetes in question is gestational diabetes. What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes experienced by women during the pregnancy. This is indicated by high glucose levels in the blood during pregnancy. Based on the research, only gestational diabetes affects about 4 % of pregnant women worldwide.
Managing Gestational Diabetes By Knowing What Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes. Pregnant women can control gestational diabetes by eating healthy foods, exercising or if necessary, use drugs. Taking care of yourself during pregnancy can be a healthy start for your baby. Here are some tips that can be done for you, people with gestational diabetes.
Having more fibrous Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes. Eat more healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables that contain a lot of fiber intake balanced with enough water. Limit fatty foods and get used to eating portions that are not too big. Regular exercise can help the body burn more glucose without extra insulin.
Besides controlling Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes, you also need to control your weight. Gestational diabetes risk increases if the weight is greater than 20 % ideal body weight. Scientists from the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University found that women who get pregnant before eating foods high in animal fat and cholesterol had a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes than pregnant women who previously did a diet low in animal fat and cholesterol.
Control Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes, control your weight and you also doing routine examination. Screening is done in the pregnancy between weeks 24 and 28th. Health supplements may be needed. Natural health supplements like be consumed for those who have implemented the steps above but was not enough Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes. Natural supplement is suitable to stabilize blood sugar levels and blood pressure during pregnancy. Additionally, you are concerned about your baby’s safety is also no need to worry because natural supplement does not adversely affect the fetus.
In the case of gestational diabetes, according to the Mayo Clinic, blood sugar returns to normal soon after delivery. However, it should be remembered that if you have gestational diabetes, you are at risk of having type 2 diabetes in the future so it’s good to monitor and manage your blood sugar levels regularly. Your doctor may refer you to additional medical experts who specialize in diabetes management such as an endocrinologist, dietitian, or diabetes educator. They can help you learn to control your blood sugar levels during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes is alarming and needs to be taken seriously, but together with your doctor and dietitian, you can control your blood sugar and have a healthy pregnancy.
Managing Gestational Diabetes By Knowing What Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes. Pregnant women can control gestational diabetes by eating healthy foods, exercising or if necessary, use drugs. Taking care of yourself during pregnancy can be a healthy start for your baby. Here are some tips that can be done for you, people with gestational diabetes.
Having more fibrous Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes. Eat more healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables that contain a lot of fiber intake balanced with enough water. Limit fatty foods and get used to eating portions that are not too big. Regular exercise can help the body burn more glucose without extra insulin.
Besides controlling Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes, you also need to control your weight. Gestational diabetes risk increases if the weight is greater than 20 % ideal body weight. Scientists from the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University found that women who get pregnant before eating foods high in animal fat and cholesterol had a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes than pregnant women who previously did a diet low in animal fat and cholesterol.
Control Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes, control your weight and you also doing routine examination. Screening is done in the pregnancy between weeks 24 and 28th. Health supplements may be needed. Natural health supplements like be consumed for those who have implemented the steps above but was not enough Foods To Eat With Gestational Diabetes. Natural supplement is suitable to stabilize blood sugar levels and blood pressure during pregnancy. Additionally, you are concerned about your baby’s safety is also no need to worry because natural supplement does not adversely affect the fetus.
In the case of gestational diabetes, according to the Mayo Clinic, blood sugar returns to normal soon after delivery. However, it should be remembered that if you have gestational diabetes, you are at risk of having type 2 diabetes in the future so it’s good to monitor and manage your blood sugar levels regularly. Your doctor may refer you to additional medical experts who specialize in diabetes management such as an endocrinologist, dietitian, or diabetes educator. They can help you learn to control your blood sugar levels during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes is alarming and needs to be taken seriously, but together with your doctor and dietitian, you can control your blood sugar and have a healthy pregnancy.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Surprising Facts About Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is now not only a hereditary disease. The disease is also a lot of people due to get unhealthy lifestyle. This is called type – 2 diabetes. Even today many young people are affected by this disease. Here is some Surprising Facts About Type 2 Diabetes
Lack of physical activity is a major cause of diabetes and also, the increased reliance on fast food, but actually type – 2 diabetes can be prevented by healthy lifestyle changes, such as exercise, weight control, to reduce sugar intake. Research carry out a number of experts who have revealed some startling facts related to diabetes.
Here is the shocking Facts About Type 2 Diabetes:
According to International Diabetes Federation, 61.3 million people in India suffer from diabetes in 2011. This figure is predicted to increase to 101.2 million people in 2010. In the United States, diabetes is the biggest killer when combined with deaths from cancer and AIDS. About 215 thousand people in the age group of 20 years or less have diabetes in the U.S. in 2010.
Insulin is the key! If the problematic insulin, glucose derived from carbohydrates cannot be converted into energy. In addition to fatigue, blood sugar levels will raise which will cause diabetes.
Is diabetes specific disease only older people? Well, it is wrong. Indeed, the percentage of people over 50 years of diabetes greater than that of young or old age. But, in reality the percentage of young people with diabetes is also getting bigger! For example, of the 40 million people aged 25-34 years, there are currently about 800,000 people (2 out of 100 people) affected by diabetes mellitus. This figure could grow in the future. Based on data from the WHO, it is not possible in 2030 nearly one tenth of total population suffers from diabetes. Some common symptoms are a signal the arrival of diabetes: a quick feel always hungry and thirsty, more tired, frequent urination, sexual harassment, healing wounds and so on. Let’s Fight Against Diabetes!
Type 2 diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is caused by unhealthy lifestyles and obesity. During can control blood sugar in the body, people with type 2 diabetes do not have to rely on insulin injections. Gestational diabetes is generally detected at 24 weeks ‘ gestation entered. Usually gynecologist will check your blood sugar this week. It is prevented by a controlled diet and exercise. Children born to mothers exposed to gestational diabetes, diabetes does not automatically direct hit. Risk for later on is quite large, but can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle from an early age!
Lack of physical activity is a major cause of diabetes and also, the increased reliance on fast food, but actually type – 2 diabetes can be prevented by healthy lifestyle changes, such as exercise, weight control, to reduce sugar intake. Research carry out a number of experts who have revealed some startling facts related to diabetes.
Here is the shocking Facts About Type 2 Diabetes:
- As many as 285 million people worldwide have diabetes. India is the country with the largest number of diabetics in the world, followed by China .
- As many as 70 percent of people with diabetes are from low-income countries and middle.
- As many as 80 percent of type 2 diabetes can be prevented by lifestyle changes.
- Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure.
According to International Diabetes Federation, 61.3 million people in India suffer from diabetes in 2011. This figure is predicted to increase to 101.2 million people in 2010. In the United States, diabetes is the biggest killer when combined with deaths from cancer and AIDS. About 215 thousand people in the age group of 20 years or less have diabetes in the U.S. in 2010.
Insulin is the key! If the problematic insulin, glucose derived from carbohydrates cannot be converted into energy. In addition to fatigue, blood sugar levels will raise which will cause diabetes.
Is diabetes specific disease only older people? Well, it is wrong. Indeed, the percentage of people over 50 years of diabetes greater than that of young or old age. But, in reality the percentage of young people with diabetes is also getting bigger! For example, of the 40 million people aged 25-34 years, there are currently about 800,000 people (2 out of 100 people) affected by diabetes mellitus. This figure could grow in the future. Based on data from the WHO, it is not possible in 2030 nearly one tenth of total population suffers from diabetes. Some common symptoms are a signal the arrival of diabetes: a quick feel always hungry and thirsty, more tired, frequent urination, sexual harassment, healing wounds and so on. Let’s Fight Against Diabetes!
Type 2 diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is caused by unhealthy lifestyles and obesity. During can control blood sugar in the body, people with type 2 diabetes do not have to rely on insulin injections. Gestational diabetes is generally detected at 24 weeks ‘ gestation entered. Usually gynecologist will check your blood sugar this week. It is prevented by a controlled diet and exercise. Children born to mothers exposed to gestational diabetes, diabetes does not automatically direct hit. Risk for later on is quite large, but can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle from an early age!
Sunday, January 17, 2016
What is a Diabetes Symptom?
Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot control the digestive processes properly. It is generally considered incurable. The main feature is the body’s ability to produce insulin – or more to the point for diabetics its inability to produce the right amounts of insulin.
Insulin is a hormone that is needed for the proper processing of the energy contained in the food that we eat. Diabetes develops when your body does not produce enough insulin or use the insulin it is producing properly. Most people will not know in the early days that they have diabetes as it comes on quite slowly. They might feel a bit different but not put it down to diabetes.
The 3 types of Diabetes
Most people know about Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes but there is a third type called gestational diabetes. This occurs in a small number of women during their pregnancy. This type of diabetes usually disappears after the baby is born. If a woman has had gestational diabetes then she will need to watch for future symptoms later on in life as this is an indicator for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The baby will also be at higher risk of developing it as it grows up.
You need to know what diabetes signs to watch out for, so that you can be quicker to start dealing with the problem. If you ignore the symptoms they will get worse and you will end up with a worse case of diabetes. It will also take longer bring under control.
Diabetes Symptom 1 - Fatigue
One diabetes symptom that is commonly experienced at the onset of the condition is fatigue. The trouble is that most people would say they are tired due to the pressures of 21st century living. Fatigue however takes it to another level. The majority of people who develop diabetes notice that they are much more tired than usual and feeling very drowsy, and so this is one of the symptoms that you want to watch out for.
Diabetes Symptom 2 – Weight Loss
If you start losing weight for no apparent reason then this is a clear diabetes symptom. You would think that losing weight is good for you and it is but if the weight loss happens without any change of eating habits then you need to check it out with your doctor.
Insulin is a hormone that is needed for the proper processing of the energy contained in the food that we eat. Diabetes develops when your body does not produce enough insulin or use the insulin it is producing properly. Most people will not know in the early days that they have diabetes as it comes on quite slowly. They might feel a bit different but not put it down to diabetes.
The 3 types of Diabetes
Most people know about Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes but there is a third type called gestational diabetes. This occurs in a small number of women during their pregnancy. This type of diabetes usually disappears after the baby is born. If a woman has had gestational diabetes then she will need to watch for future symptoms later on in life as this is an indicator for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The baby will also be at higher risk of developing it as it grows up.
You need to know what diabetes signs to watch out for, so that you can be quicker to start dealing with the problem. If you ignore the symptoms they will get worse and you will end up with a worse case of diabetes. It will also take longer bring under control.
Diabetes Symptom 1 - Fatigue
One diabetes symptom that is commonly experienced at the onset of the condition is fatigue. The trouble is that most people would say they are tired due to the pressures of 21st century living. Fatigue however takes it to another level. The majority of people who develop diabetes notice that they are much more tired than usual and feeling very drowsy, and so this is one of the symptoms that you want to watch out for.
Diabetes Symptom 2 – Weight Loss
If you start losing weight for no apparent reason then this is a clear diabetes symptom. You would think that losing weight is good for you and it is but if the weight loss happens without any change of eating habits then you need to check it out with your doctor.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Natural Cures for Diabetes: Going Back to Be Healthy
There is no known cure for diabetes, but advocates of organic food, yoga, and acupuncture claim that such methods can serve as natural cures for diabetes. Care should still be taken when engaging in such methods, however, as there are already standard and accepted methods that the medical community recommends for managing diabetes.
The three main types of diabetes can be debilitating, and arise simply because the body’s insulin-producing cells are no longer doing their job of providing the body’s bloodstream and organs with this vital hormone. In normal individuals, insulin works to break down sugars in the blood into forms that the body can use: because sugar is one of the body’s main sources of energy, people with diabetes tend to be lethargic and irritable. In extreme cases, diabetes can lead to sugar shock, which can then lead to a sugar coma. Some purported natural cures for diabetes can help people avoid this, but how reliable are they?
Because of the rising cases of diabetes, as well as the numerous complications associated with the disease, people are constantly looking for cures or better ways to manage it. But is there a cure for diabetes? Can it be treated, managed, or even cured naturally, when the body’s own cells are the source of the problem?
Are there Really Natural Cures for Diabetes?
With the rising popularity of organic foods and medications, people affected with the disease will often look for natural cures for diabetes. Such diabetes natural cures can run the gamut of bizarre to miraculous, but because many of them are associated with New Age medicine, they can be difficult to prove using current scientific means.
Type II diabetes is the most common form of diabetes mellitus, and it occurs when the body’s tissues are rendered immune or resistant to the effects of insulin. Type II diabetes can lead to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and a sugar-induced coma; people suffering from Type II diabetes will often require regular oral doses or shots of insulin, and will have to use a strict diet in order to keep their bodies healthy. There is currently no known cure for type 2 diabetes.
One method to treat Type II diabetes naturally is to eat the right foods and consume a balanced diet. In general, people with Type II diabetes are required to stay away from foods that are high in saturated fats and sodium, such as processed chips and crackers, canned foods, and instant meals. People with Type II diabetes are also required to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as more soluble fibers that can help lower the levels of fats in the body.
Although not strictly considered a Type II diabetes cure, a strict diet can help a patient manage his or her condition better. In addition to a balanced diet, some nutritionists recommend more organic fruits and vegetables, although there is no substantial research backing this claim up.
Some nutritionists also recommend vitamin intake in order to keep the body’s vital organs healthy. In particular, a compound called co-enzyme Q10, or coq10, is cited for its abilities to heal the body’s cells. This is because coq10 is an antioxidant that participates in normal cell metabolism, and that can help cell renewal. Indirectly, vitamin supplement advocates believe that it can help the body’s cells regenerate even after the devastating effects of high blood sugar levels have passed. Although the link between usage of coq10 and diabetes treatment has not been fully established, even non-diabetics take coq10 supplements in order to add to their energy and boost their immune systems.
Acupuncture has also been advocated as a way to deal with the complications of diabetes, and some healing arts such as reflexology, as well as other practices that deal with pressure points on the body, have been advocated by participants and backed up by anecdotal evidence. Such treatment regimens can be thought of in the context of diabetic neuropathy treatment: because diabetes can often damage nerve endings, stimulating the nerves is thought to reverse the damage.
Some forms of yoga have also been marketed as a strategy to rid the body of toxins and thereby remove the symptoms of diabetes from the body. Although such techniques are purportedly natural, and are supposedly backed up by centuries of safe use, they should always be joined to medically proven and accepted treatment regimens for managing diabetes.
What Might be Future Treatment Regimens for Treating and Managing Diabetes?
Currently, treatment for type two diabetes consists of diet, exercise, and oral or intravenous drugs. In extreme cases, a pancreatic cell transplant, although effective for type I diabetics, will not work for people with type two diabetes. Stem cells offer a promising alternative, but scientists still need to study both its technological and ethical aspects.
Because so-called natural cures for diabetes have not yet been officially endorsed by the medical profession, care should always be exercised when availing of them. If you are suffering from any form of diabetes, consult with your doctor on the treatment regimens that are standard for your type of diabetes, and ask about natural alternatives that might work for your particular case. Diabetes can be difficult to deal with, so do not take any chances to make your symptoms worse by engaging in natural cures without checking with your physician first.
The three main types of diabetes can be debilitating, and arise simply because the body’s insulin-producing cells are no longer doing their job of providing the body’s bloodstream and organs with this vital hormone. In normal individuals, insulin works to break down sugars in the blood into forms that the body can use: because sugar is one of the body’s main sources of energy, people with diabetes tend to be lethargic and irritable. In extreme cases, diabetes can lead to sugar shock, which can then lead to a sugar coma. Some purported natural cures for diabetes can help people avoid this, but how reliable are they?Because of the rising cases of diabetes, as well as the numerous complications associated with the disease, people are constantly looking for cures or better ways to manage it. But is there a cure for diabetes? Can it be treated, managed, or even cured naturally, when the body’s own cells are the source of the problem?
Are there Really Natural Cures for Diabetes?
With the rising popularity of organic foods and medications, people affected with the disease will often look for natural cures for diabetes. Such diabetes natural cures can run the gamut of bizarre to miraculous, but because many of them are associated with New Age medicine, they can be difficult to prove using current scientific means.
Type II diabetes is the most common form of diabetes mellitus, and it occurs when the body’s tissues are rendered immune or resistant to the effects of insulin. Type II diabetes can lead to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and a sugar-induced coma; people suffering from Type II diabetes will often require regular oral doses or shots of insulin, and will have to use a strict diet in order to keep their bodies healthy. There is currently no known cure for type 2 diabetes.
One method to treat Type II diabetes naturally is to eat the right foods and consume a balanced diet. In general, people with Type II diabetes are required to stay away from foods that are high in saturated fats and sodium, such as processed chips and crackers, canned foods, and instant meals. People with Type II diabetes are also required to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as more soluble fibers that can help lower the levels of fats in the body.
Although not strictly considered a Type II diabetes cure, a strict diet can help a patient manage his or her condition better. In addition to a balanced diet, some nutritionists recommend more organic fruits and vegetables, although there is no substantial research backing this claim up.
Some nutritionists also recommend vitamin intake in order to keep the body’s vital organs healthy. In particular, a compound called co-enzyme Q10, or coq10, is cited for its abilities to heal the body’s cells. This is because coq10 is an antioxidant that participates in normal cell metabolism, and that can help cell renewal. Indirectly, vitamin supplement advocates believe that it can help the body’s cells regenerate even after the devastating effects of high blood sugar levels have passed. Although the link between usage of coq10 and diabetes treatment has not been fully established, even non-diabetics take coq10 supplements in order to add to their energy and boost their immune systems.
Acupuncture has also been advocated as a way to deal with the complications of diabetes, and some healing arts such as reflexology, as well as other practices that deal with pressure points on the body, have been advocated by participants and backed up by anecdotal evidence. Such treatment regimens can be thought of in the context of diabetic neuropathy treatment: because diabetes can often damage nerve endings, stimulating the nerves is thought to reverse the damage.
Some forms of yoga have also been marketed as a strategy to rid the body of toxins and thereby remove the symptoms of diabetes from the body. Although such techniques are purportedly natural, and are supposedly backed up by centuries of safe use, they should always be joined to medically proven and accepted treatment regimens for managing diabetes.
What Might be Future Treatment Regimens for Treating and Managing Diabetes?
Currently, treatment for type two diabetes consists of diet, exercise, and oral or intravenous drugs. In extreme cases, a pancreatic cell transplant, although effective for type I diabetics, will not work for people with type two diabetes. Stem cells offer a promising alternative, but scientists still need to study both its technological and ethical aspects.
Because so-called natural cures for diabetes have not yet been officially endorsed by the medical profession, care should always be exercised when availing of them. If you are suffering from any form of diabetes, consult with your doctor on the treatment regimens that are standard for your type of diabetes, and ask about natural alternatives that might work for your particular case. Diabetes can be difficult to deal with, so do not take any chances to make your symptoms worse by engaging in natural cures without checking with your physician first.
Below are the links to various diabetes topic you may interest: Click and go!
- There Is No Cure-But You Can Treat T2D
- Diabetes Destroyer Review- A Real Solution To Type 2 Diabetes?
- Choosing Alternative Cure For Diabetes
- How to Prepare the Perfect Diabetics Menu
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Lower Blood Sugar Levels Nayurally And Restrore Your Health
If you’re reading this report you want to do something now to protect against big health problems. You may recognize some of the problems and symptoms alerting you to high blood sugar levels and the consequences.
- Low energy levels
- High Blood pressure
- Frequent trips to the bathroom
- Blurry Vision
- Artery blockages
- Poor heart function
- Dry or itchy skin
- Cuts and bruises taking long time to heal
- Leg and Feet Pain
- Weight gain
- Unquenchable Thirst
- Frequent infections
- Restless sleep
- Poor blood circulation
- Tingling or Numbness in Hands, Legs or Feet
- Mood swings
Globally, the statistics are staggering. It is estimated that more than 246,000,000 people worldwide suffer from the effects of unhealthy blood sugar, and the numbers are only growing larger.
You can do something about high blood sugar levels and the possible onset of Pre-diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes, or CONTROL Diabetes if you have it, without the side effects and reversals associated with prescription drugs and minimizing the wrenching lifestyle changes you find so difficult to make! You do need to deal with this NOW and you can do it in the simplest way possible.
This special research report is worth the 10 minutes of your time to read and will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your health and how you can get MIRACLE results for just pennies a day.
People with diabetes often need additional treatments to making lifestyle changes such as medication to control their diabetes, blood pressure and blood fats. This section helps to explain more about some of the more common treatments for people with diabetes. Remember that the information in this section is general information and it is important that you discuss any concerns or problems you may have with your medications and treatments with your doctor.
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Monday, January 11, 2016
Gets You Off Medication and Saves Your Life
What To Eat "Diabetes Plate"?
Foods That "Work" For Diabetics, 24 Hours A Day For Life. Eat All You Want, Whenever You Want, Nothing After 8pm, No Measuring, No Bookkeeping, No Tests, No Medications. No Diabetic Complications. No Weight Gain. No Starving.
Adopt Your New Life To The Diabetes Plate Of "What Works". Eat Whats On The Diabetes Plate, Do Not Have To Learn The No List.
Diabetic Bodies Can No Longer Handle Whats On The "Never Again, Or No List"
Never Again "This Lifetime".
The Governments Own 3 Studies Now Prove Does Nothing To Improve, Only SHORTENS Diabetic Life Expectancy. READ Experience with Overcome Diabetes
SIMPLE CONCEPT: Give Up Trying To Force Your Diabetic Body To Allow You To "Get Away With" Eating What You Have Always Ate. .....Has Never Worked, Kills You Early.
25% Of Medicare Expenses: It Seems Are Wasted On Diabetics Trying To Pull This Off. 3 LARGE Government Sudies Prove This Not Only Doesn't Work, Kills Participants On Diabetes Medication EARLY.
SIMPLE SOLUTION: Cooperate With Your Body. Input ONLY What It Can Still Handle. Stop All Medical -Medication Damage, Hassle Or Cost. Work With Doctor To Taper Off Medications
REWARD: Your Body Makes You A Long Term Survivor, Even Out Last Non Diabetics Because Of These Major Changes,
SIMPLY: Eat "All You Want" Only Off The Diabetes Plate Menu.
You Are Your Own "Anti Cheating" Look Out Or Guardian.There Are No Diabetes Police.Your Body Takes 21 Days To Adjust To Food Changes. Every Time You Cheat, You Set Back Its Adjustment 21 Days. It Has To Start Over. It Is Only YOUR Controlling Your Diabetes That Is Set Back.
Here Is Our 7 Year Diabetes Food Pyramid That Still Works Well For Diabetics:
Read All About The Tested Diabetes Food Pyramid That Works.
Foods That "Work" For Diabetics, 24 Hours A Day For Life. Eat All You Want, Whenever You Want, Nothing After 8pm, No Measuring, No Bookkeeping, No Tests, No Medications. No Diabetic Complications. No Weight Gain. No Starving.
Diabetic Bodies Can No Longer Handle Whats On The "Never Again, Or No List"
Never Again "This Lifetime".
- No Fruit, (Exception) Half Pink Grapefruit Daily, Eaten Over Time.
- No Dairy (Except Full Cream Full Fat Yogurt. And Butter, Preferably Grass Raised.
- No Grains, Of Any Kind.
- No Processed Food, (Anything With A Label Is "Processed".)
- No Refined Foods,
- No Sugars, No Artificial Sweetners, (Stevia, Okay).
- No Man Made Fats Or Oils. (No Vegetable Oils)
- No Chemical Enhancers (MSG Example) No Flavors Or Colors.
- No Drinking Food. (Exception Green Tea And Cocoa)
- No Underground Vegetables Cooked, (Example Potatoes) Carrots,Onions, Garlic Okay Raw
- No Alcohol
Diabetes Self Management Off Of The "Kills You Early" Diabetes Medication Protocol.
The Governments Own 3 Studies Now Prove Does Nothing To Improve, Only SHORTENS Diabetic Life Expectancy. READ Experience with Overcome Diabetes
SIMPLE CONCEPT: Give Up Trying To Force Your Diabetic Body To Allow You To "Get Away With" Eating What You Have Always Ate. .....Has Never Worked, Kills You Early.
25% Of Medicare Expenses: It Seems Are Wasted On Diabetics Trying To Pull This Off. 3 LARGE Government Sudies Prove This Not Only Doesn't Work, Kills Participants On Diabetes Medication EARLY.
SIMPLE SOLUTION: Cooperate With Your Body. Input ONLY What It Can Still Handle. Stop All Medical -Medication Damage, Hassle Or Cost. Work With Doctor To Taper Off Medications
REWARD: Your Body Makes You A Long Term Survivor, Even Out Last Non Diabetics Because Of These Major Changes,
SIMPLY: Eat "All You Want" Only Off The Diabetes Plate Menu.
You Are Your Own "Anti Cheating" Look Out Or Guardian.There Are No Diabetes Police.Your Body Takes 21 Days To Adjust To Food Changes. Every Time You Cheat, You Set Back Its Adjustment 21 Days. It Has To Start Over. It Is Only YOUR Controlling Your Diabetes That Is Set Back.
Here Is Our 7 Year Diabetes Food Pyramid That Still Works Well For Diabetics:
Read All About The Tested Diabetes Food Pyramid That Works.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Vegetarian Diet Helps You Beat Diabetes
The diabetic vegetarian diet provides tremendous benefits. Whether you have diabetes or not, this is true.There is a wealth of evidence from science that backs this up. Even so, the virtues of this diet go contrary to popular belief.
I have to sing the praises of this "anti-diabetes diet", which I see as very similar to a total vegetarian diet.
If you don't like vegetarian food and you are a diabetic or are pre-disposed to having the disease, don't go anywhere yet! Hold on to your chair.This will shock you, and with your permission, turn your life around just like it did mine... and I'm loving it too!
What is this vegetarian diet for diabetics?
The diabetic vegetarian diet that I advocate is totally vegetarian (or vegan) and is quite simple. I live on it, and have postprandial blood sugar readings within the normal range (80 - 120 mg/dL).Basically, it is a high fiber carbohydrate, low fat diet. A diet high in fiber and low in fat will get most diabetics off medication and injections in a matter of weeks.
Here is a direct quote from two leading doctors who are respected authorities in the study and treatment of lifestyle-related illnesses.Several studies prove that dietary fat and body fat are the chief culprits in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or Type 2 (also called adult-onset diabetes).
Yes, you can do it
"Most Type II diabetics can normalize their blood sugar levels, often within weeks, by following a simple diet, very low in fat and high in fiber, coupled with daily exercise."
One very famous study that advocates a diet similar to the diabetic vegetarian diet was done at the University of Kentucky by Professor James Anderson, M.D. Within 2 weeks he turned a group of healthy young men into mild diabetics when they were put on a high fat diet.
In that same study, each participant in the control group was given a low fat diet which included one pound of sugar per day. After 11 weeks the study was suspended and not one of the participants on the low fat diet developed a single diabetes symptom.
That's amazing, isn't it? (See another article on what causes type 2 diabetes.)
How does the diabetic vegetarian diet work?It has worked beautifully for me - and I love not having to worry about high glucose levels or medication. Here is what I practice:
This diet is naturally low in fat, oil, and grease so less fat will enter your bloodstream and liver.The diabetic vegetarian diet is high in natural fiber which helps to slow glucose absorbtion, thus preventing a quick build-up of glucose in the blood.
It has been suggested that diabetics on this dietary plan use no more than 3 servings of fresh whole fruits per day. Avoid canned fruit, which often have sugar added.The diabetic vegetarian diet calls for free use of whole-grain products, tubers and legumes, salads and vegetables.
Equally as important also, is how you eat these foods...
Eat your largest meal at breakfast and your smallest (a snack) at dinner/supper time. I have proven the merits of this plan. And just thinking of it, it makes more sense than what most people practice.
And you will love this...
All items making up the diabetic vegetarian diet can be found in your local food store, farmers market, and your backyard garden! So save your money and your health.
Add this to what I've just said...
...the diabetic vegetarian diet goes hand in hand with regular exercise; such as walking for 1/2 hour to 1 hour every morning.What if you can't walk OR say, you don't love the outdoors?
No problem... just exercise indoors. Even sit-and-be-fit exercise. I've done it in the winter months, and it works. Anything to get the heart rate up.
This goes hand-in-hand with a good exercise program ESPECIALLY if you need to lose weight.
There is no diet plan or diet program that will heal or cure diabetes on it's own. None.All health principles and habits that promote a healthy lifestyle must be obeyed and practiced together. This includes
The diabetic vegetarian diet includes foods that help the body cells get rid of fat that block insulin receptor sites so that glucose can be delivered to the cells efficiently.
For more information on diabetic vegetarian diet, see the diet for diabetes and related articles of this site http://www.diabetesdestroyer.ws/ .
I have to sing the praises of this "anti-diabetes diet", which I see as very similar to a total vegetarian diet.
If you don't like vegetarian food and you are a diabetic or are pre-disposed to having the disease, don't go anywhere yet! Hold on to your chair.This will shock you, and with your permission, turn your life around just like it did mine... and I'm loving it too!
What is this vegetarian diet for diabetics?
The diabetic vegetarian diet that I advocate is totally vegetarian (or vegan) and is quite simple. I live on it, and have postprandial blood sugar readings within the normal range (80 - 120 mg/dL).Basically, it is a high fiber carbohydrate, low fat diet. A diet high in fiber and low in fat will get most diabetics off medication and injections in a matter of weeks.
Here is a direct quote from two leading doctors who are respected authorities in the study and treatment of lifestyle-related illnesses.Several studies prove that dietary fat and body fat are the chief culprits in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or Type 2 (also called adult-onset diabetes).
Yes, you can do it
"Most Type II diabetics can normalize their blood sugar levels, often within weeks, by following a simple diet, very low in fat and high in fiber, coupled with daily exercise."
One very famous study that advocates a diet similar to the diabetic vegetarian diet was done at the University of Kentucky by Professor James Anderson, M.D. Within 2 weeks he turned a group of healthy young men into mild diabetics when they were put on a high fat diet.
In that same study, each participant in the control group was given a low fat diet which included one pound of sugar per day. After 11 weeks the study was suspended and not one of the participants on the low fat diet developed a single diabetes symptom.
That's amazing, isn't it? (See another article on what causes type 2 diabetes.)
How does the diabetic vegetarian diet work?It has worked beautifully for me - and I love not having to worry about high glucose levels or medication. Here is what I practice:
This diet is naturally low in fat, oil, and grease so less fat will enter your bloodstream and liver.The diabetic vegetarian diet is high in natural fiber which helps to slow glucose absorbtion, thus preventing a quick build-up of glucose in the blood.
It has been suggested that diabetics on this dietary plan use no more than 3 servings of fresh whole fruits per day. Avoid canned fruit, which often have sugar added.The diabetic vegetarian diet calls for free use of whole-grain products, tubers and legumes, salads and vegetables.
Equally as important also, is how you eat these foods...
Eat your largest meal at breakfast and your smallest (a snack) at dinner/supper time. I have proven the merits of this plan. And just thinking of it, it makes more sense than what most people practice.
And you will love this...
All items making up the diabetic vegetarian diet can be found in your local food store, farmers market, and your backyard garden! So save your money and your health.
Add this to what I've just said...
...the diabetic vegetarian diet goes hand in hand with regular exercise; such as walking for 1/2 hour to 1 hour every morning.What if you can't walk OR say, you don't love the outdoors?
No problem... just exercise indoors. Even sit-and-be-fit exercise. I've done it in the winter months, and it works. Anything to get the heart rate up.
This goes hand-in-hand with a good exercise program ESPECIALLY if you need to lose weight.
There is no diet plan or diet program that will heal or cure diabetes on it's own. None.All health principles and habits that promote a healthy lifestyle must be obeyed and practiced together. This includes
- getting proper rest so the body can repair itself,
- avoiding harmful foods and other substances,
- having regular exercise,
- drinking enough water,
- using all the good foods in moderation, etc.
The diabetic vegetarian diet includes foods that help the body cells get rid of fat that block insulin receptor sites so that glucose can be delivered to the cells efficiently.
For more information on diabetic vegetarian diet, see the diet for diabetes and related articles of this site http://www.diabetesdestroyer.ws/ .
Monday, January 4, 2016
Keep Awareness Of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas. Scientists believe that genetic factors as well as environmental triggers are involved in causing T1D.
About 346 million people worldwide have diabetes. Only about 5-10% of them have Type 1 Diabetes, but that is still 17-35 million people. Type 1 Diabetes can not be reversed or cured, there is no way to prevent it, it is not caused by eating too much sugar, diet, or exercise. People with Type 1 Diabetes need to take insulin injections everyday or need to use an insulin pump. Type 1 Diabetes used to be known as Juvenile Diabetes or Insulin Dependent Diabetes. It is now only called Type 1 Diabetes because adults can be diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and sometimes people with Type 2 Diabetes take insulin. Type 1 Diabetes needs constant attention. Insulin is not a cure.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 1 Diabetes:
- Sudden Onset
- 5-10% of all cases
- Requires Insulin Injections or Insulin Pump
- Pancreas makes little or no insulin (after the honeymoon phase)
- Low level of C-peptide
- Can not be prevented
- Can not be controlled through diet & exercise alone
- Autoimmune disease (the body's own immune system destroys the insulin-producing beta cells)
Type 2 Diabetes :
- Gradual Onset
- 90-95% of all cases
- Possible Insulin Injections, Insulin Pump, or oral medications
- Pancreas does make insulin, someone with T2 has insulin resistance
- Normal or high level of C-peptide
- Can possibly be prevented in some people
- Can possibly be controlled (not cured) through diet & exercise
- Non Autoimmune disease (T2D is caused by insulin resistance)
The honeymoon phase refers to the period of time shortly after type 1 diabetes has been diagnosed where the pancreas is still producing insulin. This period is only temporary and varies from person to person and can last for weeks, months, or up to a year. It is rare to last longer than 1 year.
Some people with Type 2 Diabetes may take insulin but that does not mean their Type 2 Diabetes turned into Type 1 Diabetes. The type of diabetes someone has is defined by what caused it, not how it is treated.
Signs & symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes can come on quickly can come on quickly and may include..
- Frequent urination
- Increased thirst
- Sudden vision changes
- Fruity smelling breath
- Increased appetite
- Extreme fatigue
- Heavy, labored breathing
Dextrose brings up blood sugar very fast.Look The Faces of Type 1 Diabetes.
Don’t spend much time thinking about your diabetes. Just focus on maintaining a healthy diabetic life, taking exercise every day, and watching your sugar levels so that you can live a fulfill life with family! Have fun with a happy childhood.
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