Diabetes Guidelines

Researchers don’t have to rack their brains to figure out the whys and wherefores of the high Diabetes type 2, also known as Diabetes Mellitus, incidence that plagues us nowadays because the reason is quite obvious: our lifestyle. In general, our diet, our level of activity (none in many cases) and our size, have taken a turn for the worse and Type 2 Diabetes is the price many of us will end up paying for it.
The good news is that neither your lifestyle nor your risk of developing diabetes is cast in stone. You can stop diabetes by being physically active, following a balanced diet, and losing weight.
Metabolic syndrome or syndrome X
In addition to physical inactivity and obesity, two major risks for diabetes, we cannot forget other health risks such as high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, resistance to insulin, and low levels of HDL cholesterol, the good guy, that contribute to the alarming number of diabetes cases. All these health conditions form the Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X, a dangerous cocktail that according to many studies done during the last few years is a major risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Who is at risk for Diabetes Type 2?
To know if you are at risk for diabetes type 2 or diabetes Mellitus, check the following lines:
1. Your waist measures over 90 centimeters (35 inches) if you are a man, or 80 centimeters (32 inches) if you are a woman
2. Your blood pressure is over 120/80 mmHg
3. Your fasting blood sugar level (early in the morning, before having anything to eat) is over 100 mg/dl
4. Your LDL cholesterol level is over 100 mg/dl
5. Your HDL cholesterol is below 60 mg/dl
6. Your triglycerides level is over 150 mg/dl
If you have three or more of the above conditions, it means you have a metabolic syndrome and, as a result, a higher risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or other pathologies.
Preventing obesity is crucial
According to the International Diabetes Federation, 80 percent of the people who have Diabetes Type 2 were overweight at the time of the diagnosis. So, if you are overweight but you have not had a diabetes diagnosis, you are lucky. However, be on the alert because those extra pounds can result in a pre-diabetes type II condition before you realize it.   
To know if you need to lose weight, check your Body Mass Index (BMI), an index of a person’s weight in relation to height. It is determined by dividing the weight (in kilograms) by the square of the height (in meters).
Key results:
BMI <18.5 = underweight
BMI 18.5 to 24.9 = healthy
BMI 25.0 to 29.9 = overweight
BMI more than 30 = obese
So, stop it!
The results of the National Diabetes Education Program conducted in the shows that patients can stop the road to diabetes type II by introducing simple, small lifestyle changes in their lives.   
Dr. Joanne Gallivant, executive director of the program at the National Institutes of Health, indicates: If patients with pre-diabetes lose between 5 to 7% of their weight and they exercise for half an hour a day, five days a week, the risk for developing diabetes can decrease by 60% in 3 years.

For example, if you weight 90 kilograms (198 lbs), losing weight, between 4 to 7 kilograms (9 to 15 lbs), can be quite beneficial for your health. People who participated in the study not only experimented a decrease in their level of blood glucose but they lowered their blood pressure, improved there lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides) and they end up needing less medication. The patients of the Program for the Prevention of Diabetes are now participating in another study to verify if by not gaining any more weight and exercising, they can stay away from Diabetes Type II.
Irish Stovall from Washington was 66 years old and had pre-diabetes when he joined the study. She weighted 105 kilograms and spent his days watching TV. Today she weights 20 kilos (44 lbs) less and has just turned 75. I do not have diabetes because I walk 8 kilometers a day, I eat fruits and vegetables and I eat low fat meals, she says.
Irish is a clear example of what a Prevention Program can accomplish. And if she could do it, so can you.
Next week will look at some of the steps that will get you closer and closer to type 2 diabetes.

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Do doctors/nurse normally say “Diabetes” to an old person when they find out the persons net egg value worth?

In an annual supplement to the journal Diabetes Care, published Dec. 29 by the American Diabetes Association, the A1C test is given a prominent role in the 2010 guidelines for diabetes screening, diagnosis and prevention. At least 50 million adults and children in the US may be well on their way to developing type 2 diabetes, according to John Buse, MD, Ph.D., professor of medicine and endocrinology chief at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Buse is former ADA president for medicine and science and a member of the International Expert Committee whose report in July 2009 strongly recommended the A1C assay for diabetes diagnosis and for identifying people at high risk for diabetes. Read more at www.unchealthcare.org

My son’s lab work indicates that he is NOT diabetic at this time but doctor says that his c-peptide count is higher than normal. My son is already on a diet and exercise program to lose weight but I don’t know if taking the metformin is really necessary. Does anyone have any advice?

The typical reactions to a diagnosis are negative, but be sure that doesn’t stand in your way What you should know: •Take control of your blood sugar •Exercise regularly •Be vocal about your feelings on coping with the disease Related Videos: •Diabetes videos, www.youtube.com Related Health Articles: •Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes, also called insulin-dependent diabetes, is a disorder thatoccurs when your body produces little or no insulin… bit.ly •Type 2 Diabetes Today, diabetes afflicts over 20 million Americans — an increase of roughly 14 percent in just the past few years — and almost everyone knows at least one person who has it. But that doesn’t mean it’s well understood by most people. One out of three people with Type 2 diabetes isn’t aware that they have the condition, and even those who know they have it often aren’t sure how to control it… bit.ly •Checking Your Blood Sugar By testing your blood sugar regularly, you can track the effectiveness of your medication, make informed decisions about meals and exercise, and head off problems such as high blood sugar or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) before it’s too late… bit.ly •Diet and Diabetes Can watching my diet help me control my diabetes?… bit.ly Related Products: The following are products sold by CVS/pharmacy that may be of interest to you: HealthiFeet Transdermal L-Arginine Diabetic Foot Cream $19.99 bit.ly Transcript Hi, I’m Erika Shephard and I’m a CVS Pharmacist. Coping with a diabetes diagnosis …

Researchers don’t have to rack their brains to figure out the whys and wherefores of the high Diabetes type 2, also known as Diabetes Mellitus, incidence that plagues us nowadays because the reason is quite obvious: our lifestyle. In general, our diet, our level of activity (none in many cases) and our size, have taken a turn for the worse and Type 2 Diabetes is the price many of us will end up paying for it.

The good news is that neither your lifestyle nor your risk of developing diabetes is cast in stone. You can stop diabetes by being physically active, following a balanced diet, and losing weight.

Metabolic syndrome or syndrome X
In addition to physical inactivity and obesity, two major risks for diabetes, we cannot forget other health risks such as high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, resistance to insulin, and low levels of HDL cholesterol, the good guy, that contribute to the alarming number of diabetes cases. All these health conditions form the Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X, a dangerous cocktail that according to many studies done during the last few years is a major risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Who is at risk for Diabetes Type 2?
To know if you are at risk for diabetes type 2 or diabetes Mellitus, check the following lines:
1. Your waist measures over 90 centimeters (35 inches) if you are a man, or 80 centimeters (32 inches) if you are a woman
2. Your blood pressure is over 120/80 mmHg
3. Your fasting blood sugar level (early in the morning, before having anything to eat) is over 100 mg/dl
4. Your LDL cholesterol level is over 100 mg/dl
5. Your HDL cholesterol is below 60 mg/dl
6. Your triglycerides level is over 150 mg/dl

If you have three or more of the above conditions, it means you have a metabolic syndrome and, as a result, a higher risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or other pathologies.
Preventing obesity is crucial

According to the International Diabetes Federation, 80 percent of the people who have Diabetes Type 2 were overweight at the time of the diagnosis. So, if you are overweight but you have not had a diabetes diagnosis, you are lucky. However, be on the alert because those extra pounds can result in a pre-diabetes type II condition before you realize it.

To know if you need to lose weight, check your Body Mass Index (BMI), an index of a person’s weight in relation to height. It is determined by dividing the weight (in kilograms) by the square of the height (in meters).

Key results:
BMI <18.5 = underweight
BMI 18.5 to 24.9 = healthy
BMI 25.0 to 29.9 = overweight
BMI more than 30 = obese

So, stop it!
The results of the National Diabetes Education Program conducted in the shows that patients can stop the road to diabetes type II by introducing simple, small lifestyle changes in their lives.

Dr. Joanne Gallivant, executive director of the program at the National Institutes of Health, indicates: If patients with pre-diabetes lose between 5 to 7% of their weight and they exercise for half an hour a day, five days a week, the risk for developing diabetes can decrease by 60% in 3 years.

For example, if you weight 90 kilograms (198 lbs), losing weight, between 4 to 7 kilograms (9 to 15 lbs), can be quite beneficial for your health. People who participated in the study not only experimented a decrease in their level of blood glucose but they lowered their blood pressure, improved there lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides) and they end up needing less medication. The patients of the Program for the Prevention of Diabetes are now participating in another study to verify if by not gaining any more weight and exercising, they can stay away from Diabetes Type II.

Irish Stovall from Washington was 66 years old and had pre-diabetes when he joined the study. She weighted 105 kilograms and spent his days watching TV. Today she weights 20 kilos (44 lbs) less and has just turned 75. I do not have diabetes because I walk 8 kilometers a day, I eat fruits and vegetables and I eat low fat meals, she says.
Irish is a clear example of what a Prevention Program can accomplish. And if she could do it, so can you.

Next week will look at some of the steps that will get you closer and closer to type 2 diabetes.

Part I

Researchers don’t have to rack their brains to figure out the whys and wherefores of the high Type II Diabetes incidence that plagues us nowadays because the reason is quite obvious: our lifestyle. In general, our diets, our levels of activity (none in many cases) and our size have taken a turn for the worse and Diabetes Type II is the price many of us will end up paying for it.

The good news is that neither your lifestyle nor your risk of developing diabetes is cast in stone. You can stop diabetes by being physically active, following a balanced diet, and controlling your weight.

Metabolic syndrome or syndrome X

In addition to physical inactivity and obesity as major risks for diabetes, we cannot forget other health risks such as high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, resistance to insulin, and low levels of HDL cholesterol , the good guy, that contribute to the alarming number of diabetes cases. All these health conditions form the Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X, a dangerous cocktail that according to many studies done during the last few years is a major risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Who is at risk for Diabetes Type II

To know if you are at risk for type II diabetes, check the following lines:

1. Your waist measures over 90 centimeters (35 inches) if you are a man, or 80 centimeters (32 inches) if you are a woman

2. Your blood pressure is over 120/80 mmHg

3. Your fasting blood sugar level (early in the morning, before having anything to eat) is over 100 mg/dl

4. Your LDL cholesterol level is over 100 mg/dl

5. Your HDL cholesterol is below 60 mg/dl

6. Your triglycerides level is over 150 mg/dl

If you have three or more of the above conditions, it means you have a metabolic syndrome and, as a result, a higher risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or other pathologies.

Preventing obesity is crucial

According to the International Diabetes Federation, 80 percent of the people who have Diabetes Type II were overweight at the time of the diagnosis. So, if you are overweight but you have not had a diabetes diagnosis, you are lucky. However, be on the alert because those extra pounds can result in a pre-diabetes type II condition before you realize it.  

To know if you need to lose weight, check your Body Mass Index (BMI), an index of a person’s weight in relation to height. It is determined by dividing the weight (in kilograms) by the square of the height (in meters).

Key results:

BMI

BMI 18.5 to 24.9 = healthy

BMI 25.0 to 29.9 = overweight

BMI  more than 30 = obese

So, stop it!

The results of the National Diabetes Education Program conducted in the United States shows that patients can stop the road to diabetes type II by introducing simple, small lifestyle changes in their lives.  

Dr. Joanne Gallivan, executive director of the program at the National Institutes of Health, indicates: If patients with pre-diabetes lose between 5 to 7% of their weight and they exercise for half an hour a day, five days a week, the risk for developing diabetes can decrease by 60% in 3 years.

For example, if you weight 90 kilograms (198 lbs), losing between 4 to 7 kilograms (9 to 15 lbs) can be quite beneficial for your health. People who participated in the study not only experimented a decrease in their blood glucose level but they lowered their blood pressure, improved their lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides) and they end up needing less medication. The patients of the Program for the Prevention of Diabetes are now participating in another study to verify if by not gaining any more weight and exercising, they can stay away from Diabetes Type II.

Irish Stovall from Washington was 66 years old and had pre-diabetes when he joined the study. She weighted 105 kilograms and spent his days watching TV. Today she weights 20 kilos (44 lbs) less and has just turned 75. I do not have diabetes because I walk 8 kilometers a day, I eat fruits and vegetables and I eat low fat meals, she says.

Irish is a clear example of what a Prevention Program can accomplish. And if she could do it, so can you.

Next week will look at some of the steps that will get you closer and closer to diabetes type II.

She is very tired,cranky and rosy cheecked, her energy is totally zapped, she has always been very active, now the smallest of tasks wipes her out. She is not on any meds for this as she got the diagnosis over the phone. Should I take her to the Hospital? Please someone help Im scared. Thanks

First, make sure you keep track of the symptoms that concern you.  Write down your concerns and record your symptoms in a journal to share with your doctor.  Be sure to notify your doctor of any family history of diabetes as well.  

If you do receive a diagnosis of diabetes, you certainly are not alone.  In fact, you are one of nearly 24 million Americans who are living with the disease.  While this can be difficult news to digest, rest assured that it is a manageable disease and one that you can and will learn to live with.

Your next course of action will be completely dependent upon the type of diabetes you are diagnosed with.  If you are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, it means that your body does not produce insulin.  Type 1 diabetics have to rely on insulin injections in order for their body to function properly.  In addition to insulin, you may want to consider trying some natural remedies for diabetes as well, in order to help give you body the extra boost it needs to maintain healthy blood glucose levels.

Some common natural remedies for diabetes include herbal supplements such as ginseng, curry, and gooseberry; minerals such as chromium, magnesium and zinc; and some even consider exercise a natural remedy due to its positive effects on lowering blood sugar and
maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  Natural remedies for diabetes are a great way to manage all types of diabetes.  Many herbs and minerals have been proven to lower blood sugar levels, so ensuring you are getting enough of them in your diet can be critical for any diabetic.  Whether you choose to take supplements or add certain nutrient-rich foods to your diet, you will want to be sure to consult your doctor first.  

If you are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, it means that your body does not produce enough insulin, and in addition, does not use the insulin properly.  This is the most common form of diabetes and can be due to family history or other personal health complications.  Sometimes the onset of diabetes is not clear at all.

Other types of diabetes include gestational (a temporary condition found only in pregnant women) and pre-diabetes (often a precursor to full-blown diabetes due to increasingly high blood glucose levels).  While both of these diagnoses remain serious, the biggest concern is to avoid either one turning into Type 2 diabetes.  What is most important to remember is that a diabetes diagnosis is not fatal.  Coping with your diabetes will often require a lifestyle change, but it is up to you to ensure that change helps make your new life a happy and healthy one.

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I know it’s foolish to inquire medical advice over the internet but i’m just looking for a second opinion before i return to the doctors again.

I am a seventeen year old girl, i’m 5’6 and i weight eight stone and half an ounce.
I am constantly tired. Exhausted even.
I am always hungry. I eat, i eat and i eat. Everything from junk food to healthy food and i never feel full, i recently went to the doctors due to rapid weight loss and failure to gain even a pound and thirst problems.
(these problems have been around for a long time).
I have terrible short-sightedness and suffer from blurry vision and headaches even when i wear my glasses.
When i went to the doctors, she set me up for some blood tests, she thought i may have a thyroid problem or anaemia.
All of the tests came back negative.
I’m wondering if i do suffer from type one diabetes is there a unique test to prove this or would it have shown up in any blood test?

Also, i am not sure if this is relavent, but my eldest sister suffers from type one diabetes.

Any (relavent) feedback is welcome.

Your sister has a Glucose meter. When you wake up do a fasting test yourself. Here are the numbers:

What Are Normal Blood Glucose And Blood Sugar Levels

There are various methods to determine blood glucose level. Some tests give you accurate diagnosis of diabetes or pre-diabetes, while others will tell you how well you are managing your diabetes.

Fasting Blood Sugar Test:
Measures the blood sugar level after 8 hours fast or overnight. Normal fasting blood glucose level is less than 100mg/dl. If your fasting blood glucose level is from 100mg/dl to 125mg/dl then you will have impaired blood glucose level also known as Pre-Diabetes. If your blood glucose level is above 125mg/dl then your doctor will diagnose as a patient of diabetes. To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor may repeat the fasting blood glucose test on any other day. If you have blood glucose level of 126mg/dl or higher in two consecutive tests, then you may have diabetes. If you have blood glucose level greater than 200mg/dl and you have symptoms of diabetes like increased thirst or hunger, frequent urination, weight loss, blurred vision etc, then you may be diagnosed with diabetes mellitus without confirming it with second test.

Random Blood Glucose Test:
Random blood Glucose test gives your blood sugar at any time in a day. Normal random blood sugar level should be less than 200mg/dl. If your random blood glucose level is between 140mg/dl to 200mg/dl then you will have pre-diabetes.

This is the easiest and quickest way to deterime if you have diabetes. Then its up to doctor to determine if you have Type 1 Or Type 2 diabetes.
Do it tommorrow>