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!
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