Diabetes Guidelines

Type 2 diabetes surges in people younger than 20
U.S. cases in those under 20 have grown from almost zero to tens of thousands in just over a decade.

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Incidence of Type II diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is rising around the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 7 million people develop diabetes each year, at the rate of 2 people every 10 seconds! It is believed that up to 50% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed, and in some less developed countries, that number could be as high as 80%. This amazing number can be attributed to the slow onset of type II diabetes. People may not notice the progression of their symptoms, which include tiredness, thirst, constant hunger, frequent urination, blurred vision, weight loss, weakness, repeated infections and poor wound healing. Another factor that may contribute to the rise in type II diabetes cases is increased affluence. Increased income to spend on food, cars and other labor saving appliances leads to a fatter, less active society- two of the key factors that contribute to type II diabetes. This disease can have many serious complications if not managed, but many people do not understand how serious it is. Why? Because many people with diabetes look healthy. Yet, late diagnosis or poor management can lead to deterioration of vision and blindness, kidney damage and failure, angina and heart attacks, painful feet and paralysis, and foot ulcers and poor circulation to the legs and feet- the result of which can be amputation.

ARE YOU AT RISK?

            People with diabetes do not make insulin, or it does not work the way it should. In healthy people, insulin works with the food you eat to deliver glucose to your cells for energy. People with diabetes have high blood glucose levels, because the insulin is not facilitating transport of glucose into your cells. This explains the symptoms and complications of diabetes: your body does not have the energy to perform its necessary tasks! While there is a genetic susceptibility, studies have also noted that dietary composition, physical activity, and low birth weight contribute to the onset of type II diabetes.

People at risk are:

·         Over 40 years old

·         Have (or have had) a blood relative with diabetes

·         Have (or have had) diabetes during pregnancy

·         Don’t exercise regularly, or have a sedentary lifestyle

·         Are obese (waist measurement over 100cm for men, 95 cm for women)

·         Have high blood pressure or take blood pressure medication

·         Have a history of heart attack, angina, paralysis, stroke

·         Women with polycystic ovary syndrome who are obese (cysts on ovaries, irregular periods, problems with excess facial and body hair and acne)

·         Have previously had abnormal blood glucose levels (impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose)

·         Were born in Southern Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia; are Polynesian or Asian Indian

·         Have two or more of the following symptoms:

1.      excessive urination

2.      constant thirst

3.      unexplained weight loss

4.      numbness or tingling in legs or feet

5.      blurred vision

6.      constant fatigue

7.      itching skin or frequent skin infections

Diabetes claims the lives of one person every 10 seconds, and people with type II diabetes die an average of 5-10 years earlier than those without it. Don’t let this disease claim any more lives! UP TO 80% OF TYPE II DIABETES IS PREVENTABLE AND MANAGEABLE BY LOSING WEIGHT, INCREASING ACTIVITY AND EATING A HEALTHY DIET! If you are at risk, see your doctor for a blood test!

For more information about diabetes, its symptoms and risk factors, visit The American Diabetes Association website at www.diabetes.org or Societa Italiana di Diabetologia www.siditalia.it/.  For more information about what is being done to combat diabetes, the search for a cure, and ways to donate, visit www.idf.org.

Frank Napoli
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In this article you will learn some simple nutrition facts about alcohol, antioxidants, caffeine and calcium.

Too much alcohol can raise the levels of fats in the blood, lead to high blood pressure, heart failure and increased calories. Too many calories lead to obesity and a higher risk of developing diabetes. Excessive and binge drinking can lead to stroke.

The American Heart Association recommends if you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Moderation means an average of one to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women. A drink is equivalent to 12 oz. of beer, 4 oz. of wine, 1.5 oz. of 80-proof spirits, or 1 oz. of 100-proof spirits. Drinking more than this increases all the health risks as noted above. In addition, it is not possible to predict in which people alcoholism will become a problem. The American Heart Association cautions people not to start drinking if they do not already drink alcohol.

Pregnant women should not drink alcohol in any form; it can harm the baby seriously.

Antioxidant vitamins

There has been a lot of research recently focused on how antioxidant vitamins may reduce cardiovascular disease risk. The data is incomplete; however, up to 30 percent of Americans are taking some form of antioxidant supplement.

The American Heart Association does not recommend people using antioxidant vitamin supplements until more complete data is available. They recommend people eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods daily from all the basic food groups. Eat a variety of foods low in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol to provide a natural source of these vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Caffeine

The metabolic effects of caffeine include:

? Stimulates the central nervous system
? Releases free fatty acids from adipose (fatty) tissue
? Affects the kidneys by increasing urination, which can lead to dehydration

Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and some nuts.

The American Heart Association says moderate coffee drinking (1-2 cups per day does not seem to be harmful.

Caffeine withdrawal symptoms may occur 12 to 24 hours after the last dose of caffeine in individuals who are habitual caffeine drinkers. The most prominent symptom is headache. Other withdrawal symptoms may include:

? Anxiety
? Fatigue
? Drowsiness
? Depression

Although many studies show there is a direct link between caffeine, coffee drinking and coronary heart disease, the results are conflicting.

Calcium

To help reduce the risk of developing the bone disease osteoporosis most physicians encourage women to eat fat-free and low-fat dairy products to get calcium.

The American Heart Association recommends women should aim to consume between 1,000 and 1,200 milligrams of calcium each day. Excellent sources of calcium include:

? Fat-free milk
? Low-fat dairy products

Other sources of calcium include:

? Eating vegetable greens like spinach, kale and broccoli
? Some legumes and soybean products

To date, scientists do not have enough information to know if calcium intake affects the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Adequate daily intake according to data from the National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine includes:

? 210 mg for infants from birth to 6 months, 270 mg for age 6 months to 1 year
? 500 mg for children age 1-3; 800 mg for ages 4-8
? 1,300 mg for children and adolescents age 9-18
? 1,000 mg for adults ages 19-50 (for maximal calcium retention)
? 1,200 mg for adults ages 51 and older
? 1300 mg for women who are pregnant and under age 19; 1000 mg for pregnant women ages 19-50

Source: American Heart Association

Disclaimer: *This article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any kind of a health problem. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Always consult with your health care provider about any kind of a health problem and especially before beginning any kind of an exercise routine.

This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. Article written 4-2007.

Connie Limon
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I just found out that I have diabetes Type 2. I know I have to stay away from jams, jellies, etc. What are the best protein items I can eat to help me stay healthy? Any other vegetarian/diabetes info would be helpful. I want to try to go veggie for this!

Why You should Take Advantage of Online Dieting

It is a stunning fact that over 64% of the United States population are overweight, 25 % of us are obese. European countries are a little better yet they weigh in at a whopping 48% overweight.

Wow, we are a bunch of heavy weights and we are definitely not in fighting shape! The real frighting trend that is noticed is how so many young people are overweight and even obese. Before school age children are even teenagers many suffer from the serious side effects of being overweight. Asthma, Diabetes, Fatigue and Migraines just to name a few. Since younger people imitate the examples they learn at home, we as adults need to do something about our own weight issues.

Although a daunting task, most people are able to find ways to lose weight but keeping it off for any length of time, much less permanently, seems next to impossible. This experience is referred to as Yo-Yo dieting and is even more unhealthy than not losing any weight in the first place.

Interestingly, recent research at the Brown University Medical School and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that online, Internet-based weight loss programs can help people lose weight, including those at risk of developing diabetes.

The advantages of online dieting become immediately obvious when you think about it.

At the top of the list is convenience and complete privacy. Most of us just do not have the time to get involved in “face to face” counseling or some type or “group therapy “and because of these constraints on our time, online dieting is a nice fit. Trying to lose some weight could be a more personal matter that usually we do not want to advertise to every one we know and again, online dieting is appealing in this context.

The above mentioned strategies can be very expensive, becoming a financial burden to maintain for any length of time. The advantages of online dieting are many but what about the “How”?

How do we take advantage of online dieting?

We need to remember that not all online diets are created equal.

5 Point Checklist to Keep In Mind When Taking Advantage of Online Dieting

? Should promote healthy eating and exercise habits that can be maintained long-term

? Should not contain advertisements for various food products (brand names in the meal plans)

? Should not require members to purchase certain weight loss products or supplements

? Should prominently display the “Terms & Conditions” of the site

? Should not sell mailing lists or other information to third-party vendors

Conclusion:

Taking advantage of online dieting has never been an easier and more cost effective solution to our weight issues.

The benefits of shedding a few pounds are enormous and well worth the effort. Millions are taking advantage of online dieting and since the online dieting industry is very competitive there are some really quality programs out there.

The Internet can be a valuable tool when used correctly. Why not use it to take advantage of online dieting. You will be glad you did!

Robert Hemken Jr
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The theme for asthma 2008 is ‘you can control asthma’. This is as a result of the rising asthma prevalence levels.  The theme for the year tries to let people know how to put the condition in check. This is by getting educated on the causes, control and preventative measures.

Controlling asthma is an easy task if you have all the information on the disease at your finger tips.  The most important information in controlling asthma is understanding the triggers.  Before you get to the triggers, you need to know what causes the asthma disease in your case.  This can be family history of asthma, eczema, allergies, environmental pollution, irritants at workplaces, smoking, viral infections and colds.  These are just some of the causes.

The triggers are anything that irritates the airways causing an asthma attack. Asthma 2008 sensitization campaign is trying to let people get to know what triggers attacks in their individual cases.  The triggers vary from one individual to the next. These include hormones, exercise, sex, weather, air pollution, smoking, pollen, house dust mites, medicines, emotions and animals. Once you know what triggers your condition, it is easy to avoid it.

Asthma 2008 guidelines try to help people realize the triggers, causes and how to control the condition.  As a result, the disease will be put in control all  over the world.  Asthma networks all over the world are trying to realize the dream of kicking asthma out to the world.  This is only possible if people learn ways of controlling it.

Mercy Maranga
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/asthma-2008-you-can-control-asthma-669772.html

I had my glucose test today and got the results tonight and although a normal reading is 7 mine is 9. I have to do the three hour test next week, and although I’m not to worried about low iron, as that can be controlled, I’m freaked out about the GD. To top it off it’s the day before Good Friday so I’m really going to suffer for want of chocolate this week.
The only risk factor I seem to have is that my older sister developed GD which turned into type 2 diabetes after the birth of her second baby. I’m 26, very small, my baby is a good size with good readings, I’ve always been incredibly active (but I was a gymnast/cheerleader so there’s no way I could keep up my exersice regime now) and I’m desperate to have a vaginal birth with no epidural.
I need some guidelines on what to eat(-as in, fruit contains a lot of sugar but people reccommend fresh fruit, so what do I do???) and I need foods that are high in iron and low in sugar but I have no idea where to start. . The GD isn’t guaranteed yet-but I have had a LOT of sweets since I got pregnant and am wondering if that has caused this.
Has anyone else ever had both of these at the same time? If so, what did you eat and what was the outcome?
Or has anyone ever had a high blood sugar reading that turned out to be normal after the three hour test?

Don’t change anything right now. Eat as you normall do, you want the three hour test to be an accurate representation of how your body is responding to the way you normally eat.

Many people fail the one hour test and pass the three hour test, so don’t get too stressed out yet.

If you fail the 3 hour test your doctor or their nurse will give you information on diet changes, what and how and when to eat. Usually GDM can be controlled with those diet changes, but some women, no matter how disciplined they are cannot control it and sometimes insulin is necessary. The vast majority of women do NOT develop Type II after delivery and the GDM goes away immediately after delivery.

Hang in there, you’ll be ok!

My dad was diagnosed with diabetes 5 years ago. He is doing all he can to follow the doctors’ guidelines. He has learned to limit his portions, does his exercises, but seems to not be able to shed much weight. Our family is concerned, as we don’t want him to develop other health issues because of the weight. There has been no one else in our family with this condition. Since dad was diagnosed, he has met co-workers and neighbors who also have the same condition. Mostly all of them are heavy and seem to put on weight easily. What type of exercise would best benefit him? Is it just naturally harder for diabetics to lose weight? His doctor has given him a new eating guide, like a menu of the type of foods to eat, when to eat them and the quantity. But the weight loss seems to be happening at a very slow rate, that the new diet habits hardly seem to be helping him at all with the weight issue. Any other suggestions on how he can lose and keep the weight off?

cause they have to watch insulin levels.

My daughter recently was admitted to the hospital ,and doctor told me that she was diagonized with Diabetes 1 , so i was wondering if there is any treatment that can cure my daughter? thank you.
My daughter is 7 years old

Diabetes 1 results from the inability of the body to produce insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use and regulate sugar. Unfortunately, there’s no cure for diabetes 1. However, the treatment available today is great, and prognosis for people living with Diabetes 1 is very positive. Diabetes 1 is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives. For more information, be sure to visit American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org)

Do you think that its fair for people with type 2 diabetes to receive expenisive treatment, that people with type 1 could use?
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Just what is the difference. Should we just kill all type 2 diabetics. This is a dumb question. Type 1 take up most of treatment because they are diabetic longer.