One of the best way to manage your Type 2 diabetes is to eat the right foods and have a regular exercise program. Keeping the best weight for your height and age is very important to control your diabetes.
Obesity is the single most significant predictor of diabetes. People with diabetes are overweight. About 50% to 90% of all people with Type 2 diabetes are overweight. Losing weight increases insulin sensitivity and prevent the beginning and progression of the disease.
You can eliminate the use of medication or diabetes altogether if you implement a diet that’s not only healthy, but one that will help your body deal with the insulin and how it is used. Vigorous activity not only helps you control you weight, but also helps your body use insulin
To your health,
Alma
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Type 2 Diabetes, the Most Common Form of Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use sugar. Sugar is the basic fuel for the cells in the body, and insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems:
* Right away, your cells may be starved for energy.
* Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.
While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others. Type 2 diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population
To your health,
Alma
* Right away, your cells may be starved for energy.
* Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.
While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others. Type 2 diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population
To your health,
Alma
Thursday, November 26, 2009
How to Prevent Kidney Problems if you have Diabetes
You can prevent kidney failure if you have diabetes. Just use these suggestions to protect yourself:
* Control your blood sugar by eating well and a good exercise program
* Take your medicine as prescribed
* Have your physician test your blood and urine regularly for kidney problems
* If the laboratory test shows that you do have kidney problems, your physician may prescribe medicines like ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers that can help keep your kidneys healthy.
A diagnosis of diabetes does not have to mean kidney disease. So long as you control your diabetes, manage it well and follow the order of your endocrinologist (specialist who deals with the endocrine system’s disorders specifically secretions called hormones), there is no reason why you can't live a long, healthy, happy life - without kidney disease.
Watch for more articles about diabetes.
Alma
* Control your blood sugar by eating well and a good exercise program
* Take your medicine as prescribed
* Have your physician test your blood and urine regularly for kidney problems
* If the laboratory test shows that you do have kidney problems, your physician may prescribe medicines like ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers that can help keep your kidneys healthy.
A diagnosis of diabetes does not have to mean kidney disease. So long as you control your diabetes, manage it well and follow the order of your endocrinologist (specialist who deals with the endocrine system’s disorders specifically secretions called hormones), there is no reason why you can't live a long, healthy, happy life - without kidney disease.
Watch for more articles about diabetes.
Alma
Monday, November 23, 2009
Renal Disease Progression
Kidney disease from diabetes to develop requires many years. Some people experience hyperfiltration in the first few years of their diabetes. This means that the glomeruli actually function at a much higher capacity than normal. Once the damage starts, though, it continues.
As a person develops kidney disease, they will have a blood protein known as albumin that finally begins to flow into the urine in small amounts. At that time, the glomeruli are still working normally.
The relentless progression of the disease in spite of the removal of the original cause leads to more protein passing into the urine and the glomeruli begin to systematically fail as the filtering function begins to deteriorate. Waste is kept in the blood causing the filtration failure. As a result, the kidneys cease to function.
To your health,
Alma
As a person develops kidney disease, they will have a blood protein known as albumin that finally begins to flow into the urine in small amounts. At that time, the glomeruli are still working normally.
The relentless progression of the disease in spite of the removal of the original cause leads to more protein passing into the urine and the glomeruli begin to systematically fail as the filtering function begins to deteriorate. Waste is kept in the blood causing the filtration failure. As a result, the kidneys cease to function.
To your health,
Alma
Saturday, November 21, 2009
How Diabetes Causes Renal Disease
When the kidneys are functioning properly, the glomeruli (any cluster or structure of blood vessels or nerves; especially any of the tiny clusters of capillaries in the kidney which act as filters, initiating the formation of urine) keep the proteins inside of your blood.
Protein is essential for a variety of functions within your body and are required for keeping you healthy. If the blood sugar is not maintained in the normal range, it can lead to conditions of high or low blood sugar. The high concentration of glucose in the blood caused by diabetes damages the glomeruli. When damage, they can’t maintain the protein in the body and it leaks into the urine from the kidneys.
Once the kidneys are damaged they can no longer work properly, thus not cleansing the body wastes that it should. When this occurs, the waste, water and toxic substances build up in the blood stream instead of being expelled in the urine. If these persist, the damage will get worse and the kidneys eventually fail.
To Your Health,
Alma
Protein is essential for a variety of functions within your body and are required for keeping you healthy. If the blood sugar is not maintained in the normal range, it can lead to conditions of high or low blood sugar. The high concentration of glucose in the blood caused by diabetes damages the glomeruli. When damage, they can’t maintain the protein in the body and it leaks into the urine from the kidneys.
Once the kidneys are damaged they can no longer work properly, thus not cleansing the body wastes that it should. When this occurs, the waste, water and toxic substances build up in the blood stream instead of being expelled in the urine. If these persist, the damage will get worse and the kidneys eventually fail.
To Your Health,
Alma
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Diabetes, the Leading Cause of Kidney Failure
Diabetes is a potentially devastating condition that affects kidneys, eyes and every other organ in the body. It is a disease in which the body is unable to produce or properly use insulin. Insulin, a hormone that is necessary for converting starches, sugar and other food into energy. The thing that leads to diabetes is unknown and there is no known cure. However, it can be managed and achieved through proper diet, exercise and effective management under a physician's care.
Endocrinologists are specialists that treat diabetes. They are easy to find in most areas. Here are some examples: David Alster, MD of Tucson AZ, Douglas B. Robinson, MD of Charlotte NC, Jeanne R. Bonar, MD, FACE of Anchorage, AK, Christopher Case, MD in Jefferson City, MO
In 2005, it was estimated that there were 20.8 million adults and children who are afflicted by this disease. That is just about 7% of the population.
Today there are 24 million people in the US diagnosed with diabetes or 8% of the population, and 5.7 million people undiagnosed.
Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure. The fact is hypertension and diabetes are the primary causes of kidney disease, leading to about 70 percent of kidney failure cases with diabetes accounting of 44 percent of kidney failure cases in America.
The early stages of kidney disease have no signs . It quietly attacks your body and by the time it is finally detected, the pathology is so problematic and too involved to prevent kidney failure. Once your kidneys fail, you have two options: dialysis or kidney transplant. If you do not receive either of these, you will eventually die.
To your health,
Alma
http://www.diabetestomorrow.com
Endocrinologists are specialists that treat diabetes. They are easy to find in most areas. Here are some examples: David Alster, MD of Tucson AZ, Douglas B. Robinson, MD of Charlotte NC, Jeanne R. Bonar, MD, FACE of Anchorage, AK, Christopher Case, MD in Jefferson City, MO
In 2005, it was estimated that there were 20.8 million adults and children who are afflicted by this disease. That is just about 7% of the population.
Today there are 24 million people in the US diagnosed with diabetes or 8% of the population, and 5.7 million people undiagnosed.
Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure. The fact is hypertension and diabetes are the primary causes of kidney disease, leading to about 70 percent of kidney failure cases with diabetes accounting of 44 percent of kidney failure cases in America.
The early stages of kidney disease have no signs . It quietly attacks your body and by the time it is finally detected, the pathology is so problematic and too involved to prevent kidney failure. Once your kidneys fail, you have two options: dialysis or kidney transplant. If you do not receive either of these, you will eventually die.
To your health,
Alma
http://www.diabetestomorrow.com
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Do You Have Type 1 Diabetes? Find Out
Introduction
Thought to be an uncommon disease, Type I diabetes affects nearly one out of every 250 people, both old and young, living in the US today. Although "juvenile" has long been linked to this type of the disease, as in Type I juvenile onset diabetes, the problem may actually occur at any age in life, and appears equally among both men and women.
There are many things that can go wrong with your body. Consider this short list:
11 beta hydroxylase deficiency - Chromhidrosis - Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia - Agyria-pachygyria type 1 - Bacterial meningitis - Cowchock Wapner Kurtz syndrome - CACH syndrome
Unfortunately, most doctors have not heard of some of these diseases. Although it's uncommon, you probably know someone with Type I Diabetes.
Symptoms
While the symptoms and signs of Type I diabetes tend to be subtle in most cases, if not treated, they can become severe. Some of the most common symptoms include:
Blurry vision - Frequent skin, vaginal, or urinary tract infections - Nausea - Increased thirst
Other serious symptoms associated with Type I diabetes that warrant an immediate need for medical attention may include:
Abdominal pain Loss of consciousness, rarely in extreme cases Shaking, trembling Confusion
Causes
Scientists still are not aware of some of the factors that may cause one to have Type I diabetes. However, they know that it can be genetic. Researchers have discovered that insulin dependent diabetes maybe caused by environmental factors that create a bad reaction within the immune system. The exact origins of these triggers are still unknown to the researchers.
Diagnosis
For an accurate diagnosis of Type I diabetes, a physician must check for abnormal glucose levels by performing a blood test, and testing for the presence of glucose in the urine. With today's technology, there is no method to prevent this type of diabetes.
Treatment
There are many people, of all ages, who enjoy long, quite healthy lives despite having Type I diabetes. It's imperative to control this disease, which may be achieved by eating the right foods, a good exercise program, and having insulin therapy on a regular basis. Anyone with this form of disease must have insulin injections in order to properly maintain their glucose level, and be tested regularly.
Without treatment, Type I diabetes may evolve into several serious conditions, some of which may be life-threatening. Kidney damage is a quite common problem in those with Type I diabetes with a condition known as nephropathy.
Other possible complications include retinopathy, which causes a loss of vision, heart disease, nerve damage, poor blood circulationand gastrointestinal problems which may also result without medical treatment.
Although a serious problem, juvenile onset diabetes is a problem that can still be successfully managed with the right medical care.
Hope you enjoy this article.
Alma
For more articles about diabetes
http://www.diabetestomorrow.com
Thought to be an uncommon disease, Type I diabetes affects nearly one out of every 250 people, both old and young, living in the US today. Although "juvenile" has long been linked to this type of the disease, as in Type I juvenile onset diabetes, the problem may actually occur at any age in life, and appears equally among both men and women.
There are many things that can go wrong with your body. Consider this short list:
11 beta hydroxylase deficiency - Chromhidrosis - Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia - Agyria-pachygyria type 1 - Bacterial meningitis - Cowchock Wapner Kurtz syndrome - CACH syndrome
Unfortunately, most doctors have not heard of some of these diseases. Although it's uncommon, you probably know someone with Type I Diabetes.
Symptoms
While the symptoms and signs of Type I diabetes tend to be subtle in most cases, if not treated, they can become severe. Some of the most common symptoms include:
Blurry vision - Frequent skin, vaginal, or urinary tract infections - Nausea - Increased thirst
Other serious symptoms associated with Type I diabetes that warrant an immediate need for medical attention may include:
Abdominal pain Loss of consciousness, rarely in extreme cases Shaking, trembling Confusion
Causes
Scientists still are not aware of some of the factors that may cause one to have Type I diabetes. However, they know that it can be genetic. Researchers have discovered that insulin dependent diabetes maybe caused by environmental factors that create a bad reaction within the immune system. The exact origins of these triggers are still unknown to the researchers.
Diagnosis
For an accurate diagnosis of Type I diabetes, a physician must check for abnormal glucose levels by performing a blood test, and testing for the presence of glucose in the urine. With today's technology, there is no method to prevent this type of diabetes.
Treatment
There are many people, of all ages, who enjoy long, quite healthy lives despite having Type I diabetes. It's imperative to control this disease, which may be achieved by eating the right foods, a good exercise program, and having insulin therapy on a regular basis. Anyone with this form of disease must have insulin injections in order to properly maintain their glucose level, and be tested regularly.
Without treatment, Type I diabetes may evolve into several serious conditions, some of which may be life-threatening. Kidney damage is a quite common problem in those with Type I diabetes with a condition known as nephropathy.
Other possible complications include retinopathy, which causes a loss of vision, heart disease, nerve damage, poor blood circulationand gastrointestinal problems which may also result without medical treatment.
Although a serious problem, juvenile onset diabetes is a problem that can still be successfully managed with the right medical care.
Hope you enjoy this article.
Alma
For more articles about diabetes
http://www.diabetestomorrow.com
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