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.
Monday, June 22, 2009
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.
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