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A press release from Northwestern University in Chicago Feb.26, 2010 indicated the changes that may take place in diagnosing gestational diabetes. Because of these testing guideline changes, pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes will increase 2 to 3 times more.
The research group lead author Boyd Metzger MD of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and 50 other international expert studied 23,000 pregnant women from different countries. Based on these new testing guidelines, their studies indicated an increase from 8 to 16% of pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
Overweight babies with high insulin levels increased as a result of what was considered a normal blood sugar level. This baby's condition will threaten the lives of the mother and the unborn child, causing an early delivery or cesarean section delivery.
The number of large babies increased as a result of fat accumulation. A large baby will cause injury by vaginal delivery thus an increase need for an early delivery or cesarean section delivery.
Pregnant women whose gestational diabetes are mild, who watch their diets, monitor their blood sugar and live a healthy lifestyle will decrease having complications. Their babies are smaller and less need of cesarean section deliveries.
The research group conclusion; 92 or higher for fasting blood sugar; 180 or higher for one-hour level glucose tolerance test would be considered risky to mother and the baby.
To your health,
Alma
http://www.dibetestomorrow.com
Resources: press release Northwestern University Chicago, Feb. 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Vitamin D, a Benefit to Diabetics
Vitamin D, a benefit to diabetics. This is something new to me. Most of us associate Vitamin D when we talk about our bones and other diseases as a result of calcium deficiency. I take calcium tablets with Vitamin D as my daily supplement to make my bones stronger. Vitamin D is a hormone that regulates the level of calcium uptake in our body.
There are on-going studies to find out the benefits of vitamin D to diabetics. One such studies is done by researchers from Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Their studies showed sufficient amounts of Vitamin D intake may delay diabetes and those who are already afflicted will decrease its complications.
They also found out that this nutrient play a role in preventing and managing diabetes. It is essential in the secretion and sensitivity of insulin. Vitamin D is needed for the uptake of phosphorous and calcium for the preservation of strong bones.
Studies showed that 23 million of Americans who are afflicted with diabetes have low levels of Vitamin D. Aside from diabetes, the deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to other diseases such as hypertension, stroke and heart attack. There are many ways of enhancing the absorption of Vitamin D, such as 20 minutes exposure to the sun, consumption of tuna, salmon, fish liver oil, and taking Vitamin D supplementation.
There are diabetics who claimed that they got no benefits from Vitamin D. Therefore, further studies are necessary to confirm the benefits of Vitamin D to individuals suffering from diabetes. If it's confirmed that Vitamin D is indeed a benefit to diabetics, Vitamin D therapy will be an easy and very cost-effective therapy.
To your health,
Alma
www.diabetestomorow.com
There are on-going studies to find out the benefits of vitamin D to diabetics. One such studies is done by researchers from Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Their studies showed sufficient amounts of Vitamin D intake may delay diabetes and those who are already afflicted will decrease its complications.
They also found out that this nutrient play a role in preventing and managing diabetes. It is essential in the secretion and sensitivity of insulin. Vitamin D is needed for the uptake of phosphorous and calcium for the preservation of strong bones.
Studies showed that 23 million of Americans who are afflicted with diabetes have low levels of Vitamin D. Aside from diabetes, the deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to other diseases such as hypertension, stroke and heart attack. There are many ways of enhancing the absorption of Vitamin D, such as 20 minutes exposure to the sun, consumption of tuna, salmon, fish liver oil, and taking Vitamin D supplementation.
There are diabetics who claimed that they got no benefits from Vitamin D. Therefore, further studies are necessary to confirm the benefits of Vitamin D to individuals suffering from diabetes. If it's confirmed that Vitamin D is indeed a benefit to diabetics, Vitamin D therapy will be an easy and very cost-effective therapy.
To your health,
Alma
www.diabetestomorow.com
Sunday, February 14, 2010
How to Treat Type 1 Diabetes at Home
You can treat your Type 1 diabetes at home by taking your insulin shots daily as prescribed by your doctor to keep your blood glucose level within range. Check with your doctor before making any changes in your medication dosing schedule.
Have a proper diet by measuring your daily food intake for each meal, such as carbohydrates, protein, fruits and vegetables. Avoid eating fatty food and less salt. Limit your alcoholic intake.
Have a regular exercise. After consulting with your doctor walk everyday for 20 or 30 minutes. Always carry something to eat when going for a walk in case your blood sugar starts to dip.
Check your blood glucose levels as often as your doctor recommends, such as measuring the blood glucose levels at different times of the day and recording such measurements. These recorded measurements will allow you and your doctor to understand how your body reacts to your different food intakes.
Take care of your feet by washing your feet daily and always check for cut or injury. Avoid walking barefoot even indoors.
Stop smoking to prevent other disease as a complication of diabetes.
Have a regular medical checkup and eye exam. Have your eyes check for vision deterioration.
Joining support group is beneficial to diabetics. These groups include health professionals as well as people who have diabetes.
Wearing a medical identification at all times is necessary. In case of emergency, it lets people know that you have diabetes and they can give appropriate care.
To your health,
Alma
www.diabetestomorrow.com
Have a proper diet by measuring your daily food intake for each meal, such as carbohydrates, protein, fruits and vegetables. Avoid eating fatty food and less salt. Limit your alcoholic intake.
Have a regular exercise. After consulting with your doctor walk everyday for 20 or 30 minutes. Always carry something to eat when going for a walk in case your blood sugar starts to dip.
Check your blood glucose levels as often as your doctor recommends, such as measuring the blood glucose levels at different times of the day and recording such measurements. These recorded measurements will allow you and your doctor to understand how your body reacts to your different food intakes.
Take care of your feet by washing your feet daily and always check for cut or injury. Avoid walking barefoot even indoors.
Stop smoking to prevent other disease as a complication of diabetes.
Have a regular medical checkup and eye exam. Have your eyes check for vision deterioration.
Joining support group is beneficial to diabetics. These groups include health professionals as well as people who have diabetes.
Wearing a medical identification at all times is necessary. In case of emergency, it lets people know that you have diabetes and they can give appropriate care.
To your health,
Alma
www.diabetestomorrow.com
Saturday, February 6, 2010
BCG May Reverse Type 1 Diabetes
Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is defined by Wikipedia as a vaccine against tuberculosis. It’s prepared from the strain of weakened live bovine tuberculosis bacillus, Mycobacterium bovis, that has lost its virulence in human by being specially cultured in an artificial medium for years.
The bacilli has retained enough strong antigenicity to become a somewhat effective vaccine for the prevention of tuberculosis.
Dr. Denise Faustman Phase 1 trial studies. Test the possibility of using the BCG, a generic drug to possibly reverse Type 1 diabetes after their studies in mice were successful. She hopes to replicate some of the results from these studies.
The on-going studies being carried out on Phase 1 is the safety of the BCG vaccination to individuals with Type 1 diabetes. The studies were carried out where they look for T-cells changes and how reliable the blood tests to tract T-cells that cause disease from their participants. The test results are great and their testing is almost complete.
In Phase 11, they will study the dosage and how often BCG vaccination is needed to benefit from it. Unlike many newly developed drugs, BCG has been studied and used for a long time thus allowing the public to be familiar with it. Studies showed that this treatment is harmless to healthy T-cells. It only damage the disease resistant T-cells.
In their BCG studies with mice, raising the level of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) would damage the autoreactive T-cells. This in turn will let the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas to restore and make insulin. When the level of TNF is raised it also re-establishes a regular immune system.
The safety of this drug has been proven because of its use as therapy for other diseases. Small amounts of BCG vaccine is used to treat tuberculosis. It is also used as a therapy for bladder cancer in larger dosages.
There are on-going projects on finding ways to reverse Type 1 diabetes, studying new and existing drugs. Advances in technology may also contribute to finding ways to eliminate the disease.
To your health,
Alma
http://www.diabetestomorrow.com
The bacilli has retained enough strong antigenicity to become a somewhat effective vaccine for the prevention of tuberculosis.
Dr. Denise Faustman Phase 1 trial studies. Test the possibility of using the BCG, a generic drug to possibly reverse Type 1 diabetes after their studies in mice were successful. She hopes to replicate some of the results from these studies.
The on-going studies being carried out on Phase 1 is the safety of the BCG vaccination to individuals with Type 1 diabetes. The studies were carried out where they look for T-cells changes and how reliable the blood tests to tract T-cells that cause disease from their participants. The test results are great and their testing is almost complete.
In Phase 11, they will study the dosage and how often BCG vaccination is needed to benefit from it. Unlike many newly developed drugs, BCG has been studied and used for a long time thus allowing the public to be familiar with it. Studies showed that this treatment is harmless to healthy T-cells. It only damage the disease resistant T-cells.
In their BCG studies with mice, raising the level of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) would damage the autoreactive T-cells. This in turn will let the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas to restore and make insulin. When the level of TNF is raised it also re-establishes a regular immune system.
The safety of this drug has been proven because of its use as therapy for other diseases. Small amounts of BCG vaccine is used to treat tuberculosis. It is also used as a therapy for bladder cancer in larger dosages.
There are on-going projects on finding ways to reverse Type 1 diabetes, studying new and existing drugs. Advances in technology may also contribute to finding ways to eliminate the disease.
To your health,
Alma
http://www.diabetestomorrow.com
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Pancreas Transplant, Type 1 Diabetes "Cure"
Type 1 diabetes has no cure. Pancreas Transplant is the closest you can get for the "cure" of Type 1 diabetes. However, this form of organ transplantation is risky to the life of the recipient. Rejection of the new pancreas is one of the risk the Type 1 diabetic has to deal with.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Pancreas Transplant
Finding the donor- Pancreas should be healthy. The healthy pancreas is normally taken from a healthy individual who has died. The donor can also be a living donor who wanted to donate a part of his healthy pancreas.
The pancreas is an important organ necessary in the digestive process. When transplanting an organ, the pancreas of the recipient is left intact. The donated organ is transplanted in another location. In case the new pancreas is rejected, removing the organ will not threatened the life of the recipient. The pancreas of the recipient will continue to function after the removal of the new organ.
Success In Pancreas Transplant
Some hospital claimed that 95% of their pancreas transplants are alive after the first year of organ transplantation. A long term success has been attained and the risk has been reduced. About 80 to 85% of transplanted organs are fully functional.
The downside of this procedure is the requirement for the recipient to take medication throughout his life. His immune system has been weakened and medication is needed to fight against infections and other types of diseases.
Cure of Type 1 diabetes in the future
More research and trial studies to cure diabetes are on-going projects. With the advances in technology, a cure for Type 1 diabetes will soon be realized.
To your health,
Alma
Advantages and Disadvantages of Pancreas Transplant
Finding the donor- Pancreas should be healthy. The healthy pancreas is normally taken from a healthy individual who has died. The donor can also be a living donor who wanted to donate a part of his healthy pancreas.
The pancreas is an important organ necessary in the digestive process. When transplanting an organ, the pancreas of the recipient is left intact. The donated organ is transplanted in another location. In case the new pancreas is rejected, removing the organ will not threatened the life of the recipient. The pancreas of the recipient will continue to function after the removal of the new organ.
Success In Pancreas Transplant
Some hospital claimed that 95% of their pancreas transplants are alive after the first year of organ transplantation. A long term success has been attained and the risk has been reduced. About 80 to 85% of transplanted organs are fully functional.
The downside of this procedure is the requirement for the recipient to take medication throughout his life. His immune system has been weakened and medication is needed to fight against infections and other types of diseases.
Cure of Type 1 diabetes in the future
More research and trial studies to cure diabetes are on-going projects. With the advances in technology, a cure for Type 1 diabetes will soon be realized.
To your health,
Alma
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Ninety percent of people suffering from diabetes are Type 2 diabetics. They don't need insulin and their symptoms are different. These symptoms include; unusual hunger, numbness, sexual impotence, blurry vision, unusual thirst, and problems healing wounds.
Adults are mostly affected by Type 2 diabetes for many reasons. Some have this disease because of genetics and their kind of life style. There are many ways to manage this disease.
Type 2 diabetes can be managed by watching the food you eat and having a regular exercise program. Your diabetes will become worse if you're obese. Eat the right food and control your food intake. Implement a diet that you can live with. Other ways to manage your Type 2 is to have the right weight for your height and age.
When diet and exercise are not helping in maintaining your diabetes to a normal level, medication is necessary. Your primary doctor will be able to prescribe the medication you need. These are some of the oral medications that your doctor may precribed; Meglitinides, Alpha-Glucosidase, Thiazolidinediones, and Sulfonylureas. Some Type 2 diabetics may end up using insulin. However, many will choose to try controlling their diabetes by other means.
Natural remedies for treating diabetes include home and herbal remedies. You can find these remedies by doing you research in the internet or other sources. Learn all the alternatives available to you. Consult your doctor to help you make the right choice for your Type 2 diabetes.
To your health,
Alma
Adults are mostly affected by Type 2 diabetes for many reasons. Some have this disease because of genetics and their kind of life style. There are many ways to manage this disease.
Type 2 diabetes can be managed by watching the food you eat and having a regular exercise program. Your diabetes will become worse if you're obese. Eat the right food and control your food intake. Implement a diet that you can live with. Other ways to manage your Type 2 is to have the right weight for your height and age.
When diet and exercise are not helping in maintaining your diabetes to a normal level, medication is necessary. Your primary doctor will be able to prescribe the medication you need. These are some of the oral medications that your doctor may precribed; Meglitinides, Alpha-Glucosidase, Thiazolidinediones, and Sulfonylureas. Some Type 2 diabetics may end up using insulin. However, many will choose to try controlling their diabetes by other means.
Natural remedies for treating diabetes include home and herbal remedies. You can find these remedies by doing you research in the internet or other sources. Learn all the alternatives available to you. Consult your doctor to help you make the right choice for your Type 2 diabetes.
To your health,
Alma
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Diabetes Prevention
I want to share an article I read (Life Extension) magazine written by Dr. Eric Braverman, 'Preventing Diabetes'.
Diabetes, the silent disease, can be predicted. If you're overweight, consume a lot of high glycemic-index food, and a life style that is not active, you'll develop Type 2 diabetes. You can prevent developing the disease if you monitor your weight and choose the right food.
For each meal, eat lean protein and control your intake of sugar and starch. Choose a fiber rich whole-grain to release glucose in steady flow to a reasonable blood sugar levels.
When choosing food, consider the following: Dietary fiber, eggs, lambs, lean beef, nuts and seeds such as almonds, sesame seeds, hazelnuts, cashews, poultry, soy products, veal, low-fat cottage cheese, fish, and yogurt.
Consider dietary supplements such as chromium, cinnamon and alpha-amylase inhibitors, such as white kidney bean extract (may also support a good blood sugar level).
I hope this information will help you to be free from this silent disease called diabetes.
To your health,
Alma
Diabetes, the silent disease, can be predicted. If you're overweight, consume a lot of high glycemic-index food, and a life style that is not active, you'll develop Type 2 diabetes. You can prevent developing the disease if you monitor your weight and choose the right food.
For each meal, eat lean protein and control your intake of sugar and starch. Choose a fiber rich whole-grain to release glucose in steady flow to a reasonable blood sugar levels.
When choosing food, consider the following: Dietary fiber, eggs, lambs, lean beef, nuts and seeds such as almonds, sesame seeds, hazelnuts, cashews, poultry, soy products, veal, low-fat cottage cheese, fish, and yogurt.
Consider dietary supplements such as chromium, cinnamon and alpha-amylase inhibitors, such as white kidney bean extract (may also support a good blood sugar level).
I hope this information will help you to be free from this silent disease called diabetes.
To your health,
Alma
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