August 8, 2008

• The True Cost of Diabetes to the Economy

  Spending on diabetes topped $170 billion in 2007 and is set to rise even further this year. The simple fact is that diabetes sufferers now account for one in every five dollars spent on healthcare in America. But with almost 20 million sufferers across the States, a figure set to double over the [...]

August 4, 2008

• Diabetes & Teenagers

  The teenage years are never easy for a young person, with all the emotional upheavals of puberty and the physical changes it presents. But the teenager with diabetes will be forced to endure an even greater burden, with the stress of change making their diabetes worse and their condition increasing stress levels, it can [...]

August 1, 2008

• A Simple Guide to Healthy Eating for Diabetics

  When you are diagnosed with diabetes one of the first things you should do is consult a nutritionist. They will be able to tell you exactly what’s good for you to include in your diet, and what food types you should be avoiding.
  A healthy food plan is essential for managing your condition, but with [...]

July 25, 2008

• Pregnancy and Diabetes

  Like any other woman, Diabetics have to take certain precautions during pregnancy, but with the right diet and a little extra attention, there is no reason why you should not have a perfectly healthy child. All the usual advice applies, such as eating a healthy, well balanced diet, avoiding drinking and smoking and making sure [...]

July 18, 2008

• The Latest Developments in Treating Diabetes

  The last twenty years have seen radical advances in the treatment of diabetes, meaning the disease no longer acts a precursor to painful and life threatening complications such as blindness, amputation and kidney failure. Aided by modern science people with diabetes can now expect to lead long, rewarding lives, and these advances continue to accelerate [...]

July 11, 2008

• Footcare for Diabetics

  Diabetics run a greater than average risk of developing foot problems, making proper care an important part of managing the condition. Some of the effects of the disease mean that complications are more likely unless appropriate precautions are taken.
  However, with a little regular attention many foot problems can be addressed if not completely eliminated.
  Diabetes can [...]

July 7, 2008

• Diabetes and Fast Food

  Whether it’s grabbing something on your lunch break or treating the kids on the weekend, fast food is an integral part of modern day life. Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to stop visiting your favorite fast food chains, if you arm yourself with a little knowledge.
  Many now offer healthy alternatives and, with a little [...]

June 30, 2008

• Diabetics Encouraged to Go Green

  Everybody else seems to be doing it, and now a new report has indicated the benefits of a greener diet for diabetes sufferers, according to one expert.
  Amy Campbell, an Education Program Manager specializing in diabetes control claims that going green can have a real positive effect on controlling blood glucose levels. Of course, every diabetic [...]

June 27, 2008

• A Diabetics Guide to Eating Out

  Eating out is part of our culture. We visit restaurants for business, for convenience and for fun, but when you have diabetes dining out can become a dangerously unhealthy minefield. However, it doesn’t have to be, and as more restaurants and diners try to meet the health concerns of their customers, eating out is becoming [...]

June 20, 2008

• Bringing Up a Diabetic Child

  Discovering your child is diabetic can be a traumatic period for any family, especially if you do not have the condition yourself. You need to equip yourself promptly for the challenges and experiences of bringing up your child and, as always, knowledge is the key.
  Diabetes will change family life, not just placing an extra financial [...]

June 16, 2008

• Complementary Therapy and Alternative Medical Help for Diabetes Sufferers

  Although we advise you to always consult your doctor before embarking on any ‘alternative therapy’, a growing number of diabetes sufferers are turning to natural medicines and changes in lifestyle, to combat their condition.
  Here is a brief look at five of the more popular therapies being sought by those living with diabetes:
  Acupuncture
  Acupuncture, believed to [...]

February 28, 2008

• Eating with Diabetes: Get Thee behind Me, Sugar!

  Many people with diabetes fear that the quality of their food choices will decline with the onset of the disease. While you will definitely have to watch what you eat more than the average person does, diabetes does not mean a death sentence to good meals. There’s tons of information available on the Internet about [...]

February 22, 2008

• What is Diet Controlled Diabetes?

  Type 2 diabetes, or non-insulin dependent diabetes, is mainly a disease of older people, usually occurring in middle age and upwards. No one knows why some people get this disease and others don’t, but it is known that overweight or obese people are at much higher risk levels. With the increase in childhood obesity, the number [...]

February 16, 2008

• Diabetes and Weight Loss

  The link between diabetes and obesity is well documented. Being overweight or obese drastically raises your risk of developing diabetes. Losing weight now can reduce those risks significantly; if you already have diabetes, losing weight now will help reduce blood sugar levels, blood pressure and a lot of other symptoms of the disease. Even a 10% [...]

February 14, 2008

• Eyesight and Diabetes

  If you have diabetes, vision problems are a big fear. The majority of people declared “legally blind” in the US have Type 2 diabetes. Vision problems and eventual blindness are heavily associated with Type 2 diabetes, though most people with the disease will not suffer any symptoms during the early stages of the disease. Diabetes [...]

February 12, 2008

• Sugar Causes Diabetes ?

  A common delusion is that sugar causes diabetes. While diabetics have to watch their sugar and carbohydrate intake, sugar does not cause diabetes. One of the leading causes of diabetes is being plump or overweight; excessive caloric intake is a leading contributor to obesity. This doesn’t mean that you can consume as much sugar as you want; [...]

February 7, 2008

• Diabetes - Insulin deficiency - Hyperlipidemia

  Role of insulin in lipid metabolism:
  Fat cells responds to insulin with in minutes of its administration. There will be reduction in the release of fatty acids from fat stores. At the same time there will be increase in the synthesis of triacylglycerol to increase fat esterification and storage. So overall effect is decrease in fatty [...]

February 5, 2008

• Diabetes And Diet Facts. (Part II)

  Tips on dealing with your diabetes:
  * Include fiber in your food. Instead of artificial fiber supplements, eat natural fiber like oats, bread from whole wheal flour etc. Fiber can be soluble or insoluble. Soluble fiber like in vegetables, cooked peas and insoluble fibers like whole wheat bread, bran, oats etc helps in slowing the glucose [...]

February 2, 2008

• Diabetes And Diet Facts. (Part I)

  Once a person is diagnosed with diabetes, he/she should contact a dietician, to get an idea on how to consume different types of food varieties along with keeping an eye on the blood sugar. To make it simple diabetic diet is not different from regular food pyramid quantities and components except they should watch over [...]

January 31, 2008

• Diabetes - Artificial sweeteners.

  We consume sugar everyday - table sugar added to coffee and milk or others like soft drinks, fruit juices, corn syrup, cakes, sweets, candy etc. All these foods will add unnecessary calories through sugars.
  So few decades back people were using Artificial sweeteners’ in their diets. These are substances that add sweetness to the food [...]