Can black tea fight diabetes? Yes, black tea can help fight diabetes according to researchers from the Tianjin Key Laboratory in China.
The researchers, whose work was published in the Journal of Food Science, found that black tea can help fight diabetes on the basis of the study of polysaccharide levels in green, oolong and black teas.
They found that polysaccharide in black tea had the most glucose inhibiting properties when compared to green and oolong teas.
Polysaccharides is a kind of carbohydrate, which includes starch and cellulose. It may benefit diabetic people as they help retard absorption of glucose.
The researchers also found that polysaccharides in black tea had the highest scavenging effect on free radicals, which are believed to lead to cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and other illnesses.
The researchers believe that there was a great potential for exploitation of polysaccharide in black tea for managing diabetes.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Insufficient sleep contributes to diabetes
Sleeping and diabetes are related. Short sleep is known to contribute to the development of insulin resistance and reduced glucose tolerance. This has been established by a new study, which has been published in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
The researchers subjected a group of healthy middle-aged men and women to two 14-day period of controlled living with free access to food and 5.5 or 8.5 hour of sleep.
It was seen that when the sleeping hours was reduced from 8.5 hours to 5.5 hours, they showed changes in their response to two common sugar tests, which were seen to be similar to those seen in those with an increased risk of developing diabetes.
Plamen Penev of the University of Chicago and a senior author of the study has said that the westernised style combined with reduced sleep might contribute to the increased risk of many overweight and sedentary individuals developing diabetes.
He says it is not just a healthy life style and healthy eating habit that is needed to control diabetes, but one should also have good sleep.
The researchers subjected a group of healthy middle-aged men and women to two 14-day period of controlled living with free access to food and 5.5 or 8.5 hour of sleep.
It was seen that when the sleeping hours was reduced from 8.5 hours to 5.5 hours, they showed changes in their response to two common sugar tests, which were seen to be similar to those seen in those with an increased risk of developing diabetes.
Plamen Penev of the University of Chicago and a senior author of the study has said that the westernised style combined with reduced sleep might contribute to the increased risk of many overweight and sedentary individuals developing diabetes.
He says it is not just a healthy life style and healthy eating habit that is needed to control diabetes, but one should also have good sleep.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
If diabetic, have proper eye care
Diabetes, the killer disease, is known to affect many parts of the body. Diabetes can affect the eye, heart, nervous system and kidney. It is better that a diabetic person is always under the watch of a doctor.
A diabetic person is at more risk of vision problems than others. It has been said that a diabetic person has more than 40 per cent of chance to get glaucoma. If one is diabetic for more years, then the risk is even higher.
People with diabetes are also at greater risk to get cataract at a young age. They can experience optic nerve problems and also temporary paralysis of muscles controlling movement of eyes.
Well, the most complicated one is diabetic retinopathy, which is caused because of the complications in the small vessels in the retina. Diabetic retinopathy is a burning issue now. Nonproliferative and Proliferative are the two types of diabetic retinopathy. Nonproliferative Retinopathy is a condition in which the blood vessels in the retina are damaged that leads to fluid leek or bleeding. Proliferative Retinopathy is an advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy. It is a condition in which the blood supply of retina is compromised.
If you are diabetic, it is better to keep the blood sugar levels under tight control so as to prevent eye problems. Try to bring high blood pressure under control as hypertension can worsen eye problems.
If you experience blurred vision, flashes of light and black spots, it is better to consult the doctor immediately. If you are diabetic, it is better to have some early planning and better eye care management to prevent from any vision complications and vision loss.
A diabetic person is at more risk of vision problems than others. It has been said that a diabetic person has more than 40 per cent of chance to get glaucoma. If one is diabetic for more years, then the risk is even higher.
People with diabetes are also at greater risk to get cataract at a young age. They can experience optic nerve problems and also temporary paralysis of muscles controlling movement of eyes.
Well, the most complicated one is diabetic retinopathy, which is caused because of the complications in the small vessels in the retina. Diabetic retinopathy is a burning issue now. Nonproliferative and Proliferative are the two types of diabetic retinopathy. Nonproliferative Retinopathy is a condition in which the blood vessels in the retina are damaged that leads to fluid leek or bleeding. Proliferative Retinopathy is an advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy. It is a condition in which the blood supply of retina is compromised.
If you are diabetic, it is better to keep the blood sugar levels under tight control so as to prevent eye problems. Try to bring high blood pressure under control as hypertension can worsen eye problems.
If you experience blurred vision, flashes of light and black spots, it is better to consult the doctor immediately. If you are diabetic, it is better to have some early planning and better eye care management to prevent from any vision complications and vision loss.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Diabetes; it is critically important to control this killer disease
Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is critically important to control diabetes. You should have to be very careful in dealing with diabetes as it can lead to many other complications. It is likely that diabetes can affect your eyes, kidney, heart, nervous system and brain.
It is critically important to control diabetes. Controlling diabetes means you have lesser risks of complications. Controlling diabetes means you are less likely to suffer from the complications arising out of diabetes. Controlling diabetes means lowering the risk of damage to the kidney, brain and eye.
Controlling diabetes means controlling the glucose level in the body. You have to maintain the right levels of your glucose, neither high nor low. Once you are found to be diabetic, you have to go for regular check ups, preferably once a week.
If you are traced with diabetes, it is better to be under the guidance of a physician as he may help you to maintain the right glucose levels. Do not try to treat diabetes on your own as it can only complicate matters.
An important aspect in controlling diabetes is to maintain proper diet. Always maintain a healthy eating habit, which helps in controlling diabetes. Do not go for heavy meals and instead cut short the meals into five or six smaller meals. Go for leafy vegetables and let your food be a balanced one with the right nutrients, vitamins and carbohydrates.
Along with a proper diet, exercise is also an important factor that helps in controlling diabetes. Exercise helps in the speedy dispose of excess glucose from the body.
Well, it is critically important to control diabetes. Once diagnosed as diabetic, you should have to critically control it or you are liable to come across many health complications.
It is critically important to control diabetes. Controlling diabetes means you have lesser risks of complications. Controlling diabetes means you are less likely to suffer from the complications arising out of diabetes. Controlling diabetes means lowering the risk of damage to the kidney, brain and eye.
Controlling diabetes means controlling the glucose level in the body. You have to maintain the right levels of your glucose, neither high nor low. Once you are found to be diabetic, you have to go for regular check ups, preferably once a week.
If you are traced with diabetes, it is better to be under the guidance of a physician as he may help you to maintain the right glucose levels. Do not try to treat diabetes on your own as it can only complicate matters.
An important aspect in controlling diabetes is to maintain proper diet. Always maintain a healthy eating habit, which helps in controlling diabetes. Do not go for heavy meals and instead cut short the meals into five or six smaller meals. Go for leafy vegetables and let your food be a balanced one with the right nutrients, vitamins and carbohydrates.
Along with a proper diet, exercise is also an important factor that helps in controlling diabetes. Exercise helps in the speedy dispose of excess glucose from the body.
Well, it is critically important to control diabetes. Once diagnosed as diabetic, you should have to critically control it or you are liable to come across many health complications.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Treating Diabetes Effectively
People are now much concerned of being diabetic. It is that no one can now ignore the fact that more and more people are becoming diabetic every day. Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is better to start treating it without further delay.
Treating diabetes does not mean taking diabetes pills or insulin injections. The first thing towards treating diabetes is to understand what diabetes is. Get know all aspects of this killer disease in all its ramifications. Know all the complications regarding diabetes. Knowing diabetes better is the first step towards treating diabetes.
The most important thing is to keep the blood sugar levels under control. You have to regularly monitor your blood sugar level. This will help you to check if your body is responding to the medications. It is better to check the blood sugar levels every day and if not check it once in two days.
Taking tablets or injecting insulin does not mean that you will have control over the blood sugar. A healthy life style combined with a perfect diet plan and good exercise helps in controlling the sugar levels.
Your body gets glucose from the food that you take so it is necessary to control the food that you eat. Instead of taking heavy meals, go for smaller meals. Eat only a balanced diet that contains the necessary proteins, fats and carbohydrates. You have to add more of fibres and vegetables in your diet. It is also better to reduce the alcohol consumption.
Well, once you have control over your glucose intake, the next thing is to maintain it. Exercise burns the glucose that you take and helps in maintaining your glucose level. It is said that exercise helps in keeping the body weight under control, which means you only have the required glucose level. Walking is a very good exercise.
Treating diabetes does not mean taking diabetes pills or insulin injections. The first thing towards treating diabetes is to understand what diabetes is. Get know all aspects of this killer disease in all its ramifications. Know all the complications regarding diabetes. Knowing diabetes better is the first step towards treating diabetes.
The most important thing is to keep the blood sugar levels under control. You have to regularly monitor your blood sugar level. This will help you to check if your body is responding to the medications. It is better to check the blood sugar levels every day and if not check it once in two days.
Taking tablets or injecting insulin does not mean that you will have control over the blood sugar. A healthy life style combined with a perfect diet plan and good exercise helps in controlling the sugar levels.
Your body gets glucose from the food that you take so it is necessary to control the food that you eat. Instead of taking heavy meals, go for smaller meals. Eat only a balanced diet that contains the necessary proteins, fats and carbohydrates. You have to add more of fibres and vegetables in your diet. It is also better to reduce the alcohol consumption.
Well, once you have control over your glucose intake, the next thing is to maintain it. Exercise burns the glucose that you take and helps in maintaining your glucose level. It is said that exercise helps in keeping the body weight under control, which means you only have the required glucose level. Walking is a very good exercise.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Let Diabetic persons think they are one among you
Diabetes is considered to be a killer disease. A life long disease, diabetes apart from affecting physically has great many social and psychological effects on the patient. The effects can be minor ones to major ones. Every one is liable to the social and psychological effect of diabetes.
It is quite natural that a person, whether he is young, adult or old, is liable to have psychological distress on discovering they have diabetes. The discovery that they have diabetes can be quite shocking to them and can lead to anxiety and depression.
Depression is the main effect of diabetes. A diabetic person loses interest in everything and even in their life. They feel dejected in life and tend to move away from others. They always seem to be gloomy and feel of having lost faith in everything. Well, depression in diabetic is often unrecognised and not treated.
A diabetic person may also feel that he or she is worse than others and it affects his or her self-esteem. This can affect relations and also worsen his friendship and family life.
Diabetes is known to affect sex. Well, sometimes diabetic persons may feel sad about their sexual life and as such it can have an adverse impact on their family relations.
Well, diabetic persons need lots of support from the family and friends. They should not feel that they are alone in this world. Let them know that they are one among all in this world.
It is quite natural that a person, whether he is young, adult or old, is liable to have psychological distress on discovering they have diabetes. The discovery that they have diabetes can be quite shocking to them and can lead to anxiety and depression.
Depression is the main effect of diabetes. A diabetic person loses interest in everything and even in their life. They feel dejected in life and tend to move away from others. They always seem to be gloomy and feel of having lost faith in everything. Well, depression in diabetic is often unrecognised and not treated.
A diabetic person may also feel that he or she is worse than others and it affects his or her self-esteem. This can affect relations and also worsen his friendship and family life.
Diabetes is known to affect sex. Well, sometimes diabetic persons may feel sad about their sexual life and as such it can have an adverse impact on their family relations.
Well, diabetic persons need lots of support from the family and friends. They should not feel that they are alone in this world. Let them know that they are one among all in this world.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Long/short Sleepers at higher risk for diabetes
A recent study has revealed that long and short sleepers are at higher risk for diabetes. The study was presented at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
Girardin Jean-Louis, who is an associate professor at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center at the Brooklyn Health Disparities Research Center in New York, has said that the findings throw light on the serious impact of sleep in diabetes. He says that the findings showed that both the persons who had long sleep and short sleep had a higher risk of diabetes.
The study was conducted on the basis of data from 29,818 individuals who had completed the 2005 National Health Interview Survey. The data was collected from all the 50 U S states and the participants were n the age group of 18 and 85. Moreover, 85 per cent of the individuals were white, 15 percent black and 56 percent women.
The study says that diabetes was prevalent in 12 percent of blacks and 8 percent in whites. The researchers also found that obese persons had more tendency to sleep more, which only increased the risk of diabetes.
However, the researchers say that more such research is needed to identify the link between sleep and diabetes.
Girardin Jean-Louis, who is an associate professor at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center at the Brooklyn Health Disparities Research Center in New York, has said that the findings throw light on the serious impact of sleep in diabetes. He says that the findings showed that both the persons who had long sleep and short sleep had a higher risk of diabetes.
The study was conducted on the basis of data from 29,818 individuals who had completed the 2005 National Health Interview Survey. The data was collected from all the 50 U S states and the participants were n the age group of 18 and 85. Moreover, 85 per cent of the individuals were white, 15 percent black and 56 percent women.
The study says that diabetes was prevalent in 12 percent of blacks and 8 percent in whites. The researchers also found that obese persons had more tendency to sleep more, which only increased the risk of diabetes.
However, the researchers say that more such research is needed to identify the link between sleep and diabetes.
Monday, June 8, 2009
African tea to control blood sugar
A recent study has revealed that African tea helps in controlling blood sugar levels in the body.
A team of researchers in Denmark has completed a four-month long clinical trial on 23 patients with type 2 diabetes and had said that the trial was more than satisfaction.
The patients who were given African tea, which are produced from the extract of Rauvolfia Vomitoria leaves and the fruit of Citrus aurantium, had shown considerable effect.
Researchers at the Copenhagen university, which had conducted the study says though the African Tea initially did not affect the sugar content of the blood, but had shown gradual progress. In four months, there was a significant increase in glucose tolerance, they said.
It was also seen that there was an increase in the polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients who were administered the African tea. When there is an increase of the polyunsaturated fatty acids, the cell membranes become more permeable, which results in the cells absorbing glucose better from the blood.
A team of researchers in Denmark has completed a four-month long clinical trial on 23 patients with type 2 diabetes and had said that the trial was more than satisfaction.
The patients who were given African tea, which are produced from the extract of Rauvolfia Vomitoria leaves and the fruit of Citrus aurantium, had shown considerable effect.
Researchers at the Copenhagen university, which had conducted the study says though the African Tea initially did not affect the sugar content of the blood, but had shown gradual progress. In four months, there was a significant increase in glucose tolerance, they said.
It was also seen that there was an increase in the polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients who were administered the African tea. When there is an increase of the polyunsaturated fatty acids, the cell membranes become more permeable, which results in the cells absorbing glucose better from the blood.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Psychological Effects of Diabetes
When diabetes is diagnosed it is quite normal to experience all the symptoms of shock and bereavement: worry, anxiety, depression, sadness and self-blame.
Depression is not generally listed as a complication of diabetes. However, it can be one of the most common and dangerous complications. The rate of depression in diabetics is much higher than in the general population.
There is some suggestion that the stress of depression itself may lead to hyperglycemia in diabetics. The interaction between cardiovascular disorders (such as heart attack and high blood pressure) and depression has been extensively studied. Anxiety and depression can also affect other conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, headache and skin diseases.
Depression is not generally listed as a complication of diabetes. However, it can be one of the most common and dangerous complications. The rate of depression in diabetics is much higher than in the general population.
There is some suggestion that the stress of depression itself may lead to hyperglycemia in diabetics. The interaction between cardiovascular disorders (such as heart attack and high blood pressure) and depression has been extensively studied. Anxiety and depression can also affect other conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, headache and skin diseases.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Overweight persons are at more risk of diabetes
An overweight person is more at risk in getting diabetes than a normal person. Well, it has also been see that diabetic patients who maintain their weight show better levels of diabetes and their diabetes is on a safer side. Moreover, these persons also need less of the drug to maintain their diabetes. This all shows how overweight is related to diabetes.
Overweight persons take more of the carbohydrates than what is normally needed. When more carbohydrates are taken than what is required, the rest is left in the body itself, which leads to more weight. Well, the insulin that the body produces will not be able to brake down these extra fats in the body, which results in an increase in blood sugar.
Well, a diabetic person should not go for heavy meals. It is better to eat more small meals, which helps in keeping away hunger. When a person is hungry, there is a possibility that he eats more that can lead to undigested carbohydrates in the body. Well, a diabetic person’s diet should be a low-fat and low-carbohydrate one. It is better to give up fast foods and fried foods. Add more of vegetables and fruits in the diet.
Along with a healthy diet, one has to do regular exercise to keep away diabetics.
Overweight persons take more of the carbohydrates than what is normally needed. When more carbohydrates are taken than what is required, the rest is left in the body itself, which leads to more weight. Well, the insulin that the body produces will not be able to brake down these extra fats in the body, which results in an increase in blood sugar.
Well, a diabetic person should not go for heavy meals. It is better to eat more small meals, which helps in keeping away hunger. When a person is hungry, there is a possibility that he eats more that can lead to undigested carbohydrates in the body. Well, a diabetic person’s diet should be a low-fat and low-carbohydrate one. It is better to give up fast foods and fried foods. Add more of vegetables and fruits in the diet.
Along with a healthy diet, one has to do regular exercise to keep away diabetics.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Moms and diabetes
Depression is related to pregnant women and new moms with diabetes. Earlier studies have shown the relation between diabetes and depression in the general population. Well, researchers at the Harvard Medical School and the University Of Minnesota School Of Public Health have come out with a revelation that depression is related to pregnant women and new moms who are diabetic.
The researchers came to the conclusion after looking at information from 11,024 new mothers. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
They found that 9.6 per cent of diabetic women, who had no indication of depression, showed symptoms of it after the delivery. While the percentage was 5.9 in non-diabetic women.
Depression has been a great thereat to the society. Well, this study, the researchers believe could help in identifying and treating moms with depression.
The researchers came to the conclusion after looking at information from 11,024 new mothers. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
They found that 9.6 per cent of diabetic women, who had no indication of depression, showed symptoms of it after the delivery. While the percentage was 5.9 in non-diabetic women.
Depression has been a great thereat to the society. Well, this study, the researchers believe could help in identifying and treating moms with depression.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Fructose leads to Type 2 diab
Fructose, a sugar commonly seen in soft drinks and fruit juices, is believed to be dangerous as they contribute to obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
A study published in the Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications reveals that fructose tends to increase the appetite. The John Hopkins University’s school of medicine has said that high consumption of fructose was more dangerous than other forms of sugar as it affected the brain more severely.
While glucose, which is also a form of sugar, tends to decrease the appetite, Fructose only makes people eat more. Sugars are in general considered to stimulate the dietary behaviour, particularly the appetite.
The study says that when people consume more energy and become less active, ther is a tendency of gaining more weight and type 2 diabetes. It has been see that fructose can develop type 2 diabetes in younger people.
A study published in the Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications reveals that fructose tends to increase the appetite. The John Hopkins University’s school of medicine has said that high consumption of fructose was more dangerous than other forms of sugar as it affected the brain more severely.
While glucose, which is also a form of sugar, tends to decrease the appetite, Fructose only makes people eat more. Sugars are in general considered to stimulate the dietary behaviour, particularly the appetite.
The study says that when people consume more energy and become less active, ther is a tendency of gaining more weight and type 2 diabetes. It has been see that fructose can develop type 2 diabetes in younger people.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Who should go for diabetes test?
People with diabetes are on an increase the world over. The numbers are so alarming that every other day, new Diabetes cases are reported. Even children are born with diabetes.
Well, as diabetes is a life threatening diseases, early diagnosis can at least arrest the complications that come with it. Normally, young people do not go for diabetes test. But it should be noted that any person at some point of their life could get diabetes.
Who should be tested for diabetes? Overweight or obese people, who have a higher risk of getting diabetes, should go for regular diabetes check. People who have crossed 35 years of age should not hesitate to go for diabetes test.
Well, hereditary is also considered to be a factor. Persons whose parents are diabetic and those who have sisters and brothers with diabetics should have to check for diabetes. If a person’s blood pressure is high, then there is a possibility of getting diabetics.
Others who have to go for diabetes test are those who have an HDL (cholesterol level) below 35 mg/dL or triglyceride level above 250 mg/dL. Those with cardio-vascular diseases should be cautious of diabetes. Well, women who have Polycystic ovary syndrome are also liable to get diabetes.
Once the test results indicate pre-diabetes, then one has to go for regular diabetes check ups.
Well, diabetes has now become more common the world over. Those who have higher risk of developing diabetes should have to make it a routine to test for diabetes at regular intervals.
Well, as diabetes is a life threatening diseases, early diagnosis can at least arrest the complications that come with it. Normally, young people do not go for diabetes test. But it should be noted that any person at some point of their life could get diabetes.
Who should be tested for diabetes? Overweight or obese people, who have a higher risk of getting diabetes, should go for regular diabetes check. People who have crossed 35 years of age should not hesitate to go for diabetes test.
Well, hereditary is also considered to be a factor. Persons whose parents are diabetic and those who have sisters and brothers with diabetics should have to check for diabetes. If a person’s blood pressure is high, then there is a possibility of getting diabetics.
Others who have to go for diabetes test are those who have an HDL (cholesterol level) below 35 mg/dL or triglyceride level above 250 mg/dL. Those with cardio-vascular diseases should be cautious of diabetes. Well, women who have Polycystic ovary syndrome are also liable to get diabetes.
Once the test results indicate pre-diabetes, then one has to go for regular diabetes check ups.
Well, diabetes has now become more common the world over. Those who have higher risk of developing diabetes should have to make it a routine to test for diabetes at regular intervals.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Diabetes: insulin, exercise and diet control a must
Once you are diagnosed for any type of diabetes, you should start treatment or it can lead to many complications. A life threatening disease, Diabetes can affect the heart, nervous system, kidneys and several other parts.
People with diabetes are advised insulin according to the Type of diabetes they have. Along with administering Insulin, they should also maintain a healthy body with controlled diet, exercise, and weight reduction.
Insulin cannot be taken orally as it is destroyed in the digestive system. It is usually injected into the muscles. The amount of insulin needed varies from one individual to another depending on a person’s physical activity, diet and other health disorders.
People with Type 1 diabetes must be administered Insulin two to four times a day. These people should also control their diet by distributing meals and snacks throughout the day. Well, the intake of insulin should also not exceed the limits and if a person takes too much insulin, it leads to low blood sugar levels. This condition called hypoglycemia can be overcome by taking glucose tablets or by foods with high sugar content.
Exercising, controlling diet, and weight reduction alone can work in some persons with Type 2 diabetes. But if these cannot even control the sugar levels, the person is prescribed oral medication. If these oral medications are ineffective, then insulin should have to be taken.
Persons with diabetes should take a meal that is low in fat and that contains more carbohydrates. He should take more vegetables, beans, and grains.
People with diabetes are advised insulin according to the Type of diabetes they have. Along with administering Insulin, they should also maintain a healthy body with controlled diet, exercise, and weight reduction.
Insulin cannot be taken orally as it is destroyed in the digestive system. It is usually injected into the muscles. The amount of insulin needed varies from one individual to another depending on a person’s physical activity, diet and other health disorders.
People with Type 1 diabetes must be administered Insulin two to four times a day. These people should also control their diet by distributing meals and snacks throughout the day. Well, the intake of insulin should also not exceed the limits and if a person takes too much insulin, it leads to low blood sugar levels. This condition called hypoglycemia can be overcome by taking glucose tablets or by foods with high sugar content.
Exercising, controlling diet, and weight reduction alone can work in some persons with Type 2 diabetes. But if these cannot even control the sugar levels, the person is prescribed oral medication. If these oral medications are ineffective, then insulin should have to be taken.
Persons with diabetes should take a meal that is low in fat and that contains more carbohydrates. He should take more vegetables, beans, and grains.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Pre diabetes; what’s it?
Pre diabetes is a condition in which the glucose level in the blood is higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Well, it is seen that people with pre-diabetes are likely to develop Type 2 diabetes in ten years time.
It has also been stated that people with pre diabetes have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Those who are pre- diabetic can delay or prevent developing Type 2 diabetes if they lead a healthy life style, which includes weight loss and moderate physical exercise.
It has also been stated that people with pre diabetes have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Those who are pre- diabetic can delay or prevent developing Type 2 diabetes if they lead a healthy life style, which includes weight loss and moderate physical exercise.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Checking diabetes
There are very simple ways of detecting if you are diabetic or not. It is measured by checking the amount of glucose presence in the blood.
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) and a random Plasma Glucose Test are used for diagnosing diabetes.
The FPG test is usually done in the morning a d it measures the glucose level in a person who has not eaten anything for at least eight hours. If a person has 100 to 125 mg/dL of glucose level, then he or she is having Impaired fasting Glucose, a type of pre-diabetes. And if the level increases above 125 mg/dl, then that person has diabetes.
The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) measures glucose level just before and two hours after the person drinks a liquid containing 75 gms of glucose dissolved in water. If the person’s glucose level after drinking the liquid is between 140 and 199 mg/dL, then he has a form of pre-diabetes called Impaired Glucose Tolerance. If the glucose level is above 199 mg/dl, then the person is diabetic.
A random plasma glucose test measures the glucose level without regard to when a person last ate.
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) and a random Plasma Glucose Test are used for diagnosing diabetes.
The FPG test is usually done in the morning a d it measures the glucose level in a person who has not eaten anything for at least eight hours. If a person has 100 to 125 mg/dL of glucose level, then he or she is having Impaired fasting Glucose, a type of pre-diabetes. And if the level increases above 125 mg/dl, then that person has diabetes.
The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) measures glucose level just before and two hours after the person drinks a liquid containing 75 gms of glucose dissolved in water. If the person’s glucose level after drinking the liquid is between 140 and 199 mg/dL, then he has a form of pre-diabetes called Impaired Glucose Tolerance. If the glucose level is above 199 mg/dl, then the person is diabetic.
A random plasma glucose test measures the glucose level without regard to when a person last ate.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Diabetes; the cause of many problems
Diabetes is a life threatening disease. If not treated properly and if proper is not taken, then diabetes can lead to many complications affecting various organs.
If left untreated, diabetes mellitus may cause life-threatening complications. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the most common types of diabetes can affect the brain, heart, kidney and nerves. These types of diabetes if not treated properly can lead to hart diseases, blindness and renal failure. Diabetes can lead to the blockade of tiny blood vessels in the eye, which results in blindness.
In diabetic patients, diabetes leads to nephropathy that is the inability to filter toxins from the blood stream. Diabetes can lead to the blockade of blood vessels, which results in various cardio problems, blood pressure and stroke. People who are diabetic are more liable to heart diseases.
Well, Type 1 diabetes, which is more dangerous, can lead to diabetic coma, a state of unconsciousness.
Diabetes can cause numbness, a state where a person does not have any feelings. There are also complications related to pregnancy.
If left untreated, diabetes mellitus may cause life-threatening complications. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the most common types of diabetes can affect the brain, heart, kidney and nerves. These types of diabetes if not treated properly can lead to hart diseases, blindness and renal failure. Diabetes can lead to the blockade of tiny blood vessels in the eye, which results in blindness.
In diabetic patients, diabetes leads to nephropathy that is the inability to filter toxins from the blood stream. Diabetes can lead to the blockade of blood vessels, which results in various cardio problems, blood pressure and stroke. People who are diabetic are more liable to heart diseases.
Well, Type 1 diabetes, which is more dangerous, can lead to diabetic coma, a state of unconsciousness.
Diabetes can cause numbness, a state where a person does not have any feelings. There are also complications related to pregnancy.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Type 2 diabetes; the most common one
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. Also called Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM), Type 2 diabetes is seen mostly in people who are above 40. Type 2 Diabetes is a condition, in which the cells do not respond to the insulin produced, which means that the glucose level will become higher in the blood.
Well, type 12 diabetes is not detected that easy as the symptoms are very mild. If a person has a cut and takes longer time to heal, then he could have Type 2 diabetes. Fatigue, weight loss, vision problems are other symptoms of Type 2 diabetes.
Then what are the causes of Type 2 diabetes? Hereditary is considered to be a major factor in Type 2 diabetes. It is said that one in three children in family, brothers and sisters are liable to this Type 2 diabetes. Another cause is obesity.
Well, type 12 diabetes is not detected that easy as the symptoms are very mild. If a person has a cut and takes longer time to heal, then he could have Type 2 diabetes. Fatigue, weight loss, vision problems are other symptoms of Type 2 diabetes.
Then what are the causes of Type 2 diabetes? Hereditary is considered to be a major factor in Type 2 diabetes. It is said that one in three children in family, brothers and sisters are liable to this Type 2 diabetes. Another cause is obesity.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is the most severe dangerous one, which leads to many complications like hart failure, stroke, kidney and nerve problems.
Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas produces no insulin. The insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas are affected, which restricts the production of insulin.
Type 1 diabetes is also called as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) and also Juvenile diabetes. It is seen that the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes appears between 10 to 14 years of age.
No one knows the real cause of this disease. But scientists say that it is related to genes. This type of disease is an autoimmune disease, in which the healthy tissues are attacked. Studies have shown that genetic as well as environmental factors contribute to Type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of many serious complications like heart disease, vision problems, nerve damage and kidney damage. Well, if Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed, it requires life long treatment. People with Type 1 diabetes take mainly insulin injections to control blood sugar levels.
Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas produces no insulin. The insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas are affected, which restricts the production of insulin.
Type 1 diabetes is also called as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) and also Juvenile diabetes. It is seen that the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes appears between 10 to 14 years of age.
No one knows the real cause of this disease. But scientists say that it is related to genes. This type of disease is an autoimmune disease, in which the healthy tissues are attacked. Studies have shown that genetic as well as environmental factors contribute to Type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of many serious complications like heart disease, vision problems, nerve damage and kidney damage. Well, if Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed, it requires life long treatment. People with Type 1 diabetes take mainly insulin injections to control blood sugar levels.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Diabetes: the various types
Millions of people world over are diabetic. Diabetics is a life threatening disease and if not controlled it can lead to many complications like stroke, heart ailments, kidney problems, arterial disorders, nerve damage and vision problems.
Diabetics are generally classified into two major types -- type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Then there is another one -- Gestational Diabetes – which is not that common.
The most severe form of diabetes is the type 1, a condition in which the pancreas produces no insulin. This is caused because of the damage to the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas. It is also called as juvenile diabetes.
Type 2 is the most commonly found diabetes. It is only a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce insulin in adequate quantities. This type of diabetes seldom develops before the age of 40 years.
Then there is the Gestational Diabetes, which is almost similar to Type 2 diabetes. It occurs in pregnant women whose blood sugar level rises during that period. Well, usually the Gestational diabetes, which occurs in about 2 to 6 per cent of pregnant women, disappears after pregnancy. Well, if the gestational diabetes is nor treated it can be dangerous both for the foetus and the mother.
Diabetics are generally classified into two major types -- type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Then there is another one -- Gestational Diabetes – which is not that common.
The most severe form of diabetes is the type 1, a condition in which the pancreas produces no insulin. This is caused because of the damage to the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas. It is also called as juvenile diabetes.
Type 2 is the most commonly found diabetes. It is only a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce insulin in adequate quantities. This type of diabetes seldom develops before the age of 40 years.
Then there is the Gestational Diabetes, which is almost similar to Type 2 diabetes. It occurs in pregnant women whose blood sugar level rises during that period. Well, usually the Gestational diabetes, which occurs in about 2 to 6 per cent of pregnant women, disappears after pregnancy. Well, if the gestational diabetes is nor treated it can be dangerous both for the foetus and the mother.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Diabetes: a life threatening disease
Millions of people the world over are affected with Diabetes, a life-threatening disease. Dangerous if not controlled, Diabetes can bring in many complications like heart disease, stroke, kidney function, arterial disease, nerve damage and vision problems.
Diabetes is caused because of disordered metabolism. Hereditary and environmental causes are attributed to diabetes, in which the metabolism and sugar level in the body is disrupted from performing its normal functions.
People with diabetes have high glucose blood levels, as insulin, which maintains the blood glucose levels, does not function normally. It is also said that when the body fails to produce insulin, the result is diabetes.
Normally there are two types of diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2. Another type of diabetes -- Gestational diabetes – is seen during pregnancy.
The most common type of diabetes is the Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body makes insulin but not enough. It is also called Insulin resistance as the cells show reluctance to let in insulin. Exercising properly and maintaining healthy eating habits can prevent this type of diseases.
The Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which insulin is simply not available. Here
the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are infected. Type 1 diabetes, also called immune-mediated diabetes, is more serious and increases the risk for several life-threatening illnesses including heart disease, stroke, renal failure, hypertension, blindness, and nerve damage.
Gestational diabetes is what is caused when blood sugar levels rise during pregnancy. Women with gestational diabetes run the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes at any time after the infant is born.
Diabetes is life threatening as it can cause the breakdown of a number of vital organs. Whether diabetes one has, be it type 1, type 2 or gestational, only maintaining a healthy life style can save from further complications.
Diabetes is caused because of disordered metabolism. Hereditary and environmental causes are attributed to diabetes, in which the metabolism and sugar level in the body is disrupted from performing its normal functions.
People with diabetes have high glucose blood levels, as insulin, which maintains the blood glucose levels, does not function normally. It is also said that when the body fails to produce insulin, the result is diabetes.
Normally there are two types of diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2. Another type of diabetes -- Gestational diabetes – is seen during pregnancy.
The most common type of diabetes is the Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body makes insulin but not enough. It is also called Insulin resistance as the cells show reluctance to let in insulin. Exercising properly and maintaining healthy eating habits can prevent this type of diseases.
The Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which insulin is simply not available. Here
the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are infected. Type 1 diabetes, also called immune-mediated diabetes, is more serious and increases the risk for several life-threatening illnesses including heart disease, stroke, renal failure, hypertension, blindness, and nerve damage.
Gestational diabetes is what is caused when blood sugar levels rise during pregnancy. Women with gestational diabetes run the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes at any time after the infant is born.
Diabetes is life threatening as it can cause the breakdown of a number of vital organs. Whether diabetes one has, be it type 1, type 2 or gestational, only maintaining a healthy life style can save from further complications.
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