More and more people the world over are becoming diabetic. Diabetes is a condition where the body produces less insulin or it does not use the insulin properly.
Diabetes is often termed as a killer disease. If diabetes is not treated, it can lead to many complications like blindness, neuropathy, kidney failure, heart failure and amputations.
Well, diabetes patients have to undergo regular sugar tests and also have to be under medication a whole life. However, patients can now relive because of the new technologies. There are glucose monitors, which help in monitoring the blood sugar levels and insulin pumps that dispense insulin without the need for injections.
Well, now researchers have successfully tested artificial pancreas that helps in regulating the glucose levels. The artificial pancreas is composed of an insulin pump and a blood glucose monitor.
Reports have said that the artificial pancreas tested was a great success. The primary results showed that the system helped in five-fold reduction of low blood glucoses and increased overall glucose control.
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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.
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.
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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