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Gestational Diabetes New Testing Guidelines

2010-03-03T10:23:00.000-08:00

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

Vitamin D, a Benefit to Diabetics

2010-02-22T13:24:00.008-08:00

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

How to Treat Type 1 Diabetes at Home

2010-02-14T13:51:00.000-08:00

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
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BCG May Reverse Type 1 Diabetes

2010-02-06T07:35:00.000-08:00

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

Pancreas Transplant, Type 1 Diabetes "Cure"

2010-01-28T07:38:00.000-08:00

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

Managing Type 2 Diabetes

2010-01-24T12:30:00.000-08:00

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

Diabetes Prevention

2010-01-21T08:36:00.000-08:00

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

Diet and Exercise for Type 2 Diabetics

2009-12-02T15:54:00.000-08:00

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

Type 2 Diabetes, the Most Common Form of Diabetes

2009-11-28T09:46:00.000-08:00

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

How to Prevent Kidney Problems if you have Diabetes

2009-11-26T08:17:00.000-08:00

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

Renal Disease Progression

2009-11-23T11:03:00.000-08:00

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

How Diabetes Causes Renal Disease

2009-11-21T14:41:00.000-08:00

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

Diabetes, the Leading Cause of Kidney Failure

2009-11-19T07:20:00.000-08:00

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

Do You Have Type 1 Diabetes? Find Out

2009-11-18T08:10:00.000-08:00

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

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Green Tea Extract, Beneficial To Your Health

2008-01-25T18:49:00.000-08:00

I want to share this article from Life Extension about the benefits of Green Tea and its active compound, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

Arpita Basu, Ph.D, an assistant professor of nutritional sciences at Oklahoma State University, told Life Extension about her studies on several cell culture, animal and human showing the beneficial effects of green tea and (EGCG) to human health.

She and her group focus their studies on green tea. Their studies have shown that green tea polyphenols have anti-obesity, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects.

Green tea extracts has shown the ability to enhance the immune system, lowers stress syndrome levels as well as increase metabolic rate.

Healthy overweight adult’s body fats and waist circumference were reduced by green tea extracts.

Total and LDL cholesterol in men and women with high blood lipids were reduced with tea supplementation containing the mixture of black tea, green tea and other tea polyphenols.

Green tea catechins showed the ability to reach the human brain and are associated with reducing the risks of Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases. It can reduce the risk factors for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, oxidative stress and inflammation.

Dr, Basu’s group found out that green tea catechins are powerful antioxidant and fight inflammation, DNA damage and LDL oxidation. They can neutralize the effects of smoking, obesity, high fat diet, high blood pressure and high blood sugar.

Her group is comparing the effects of drinking 4 cups of freshly prepared green tea to 4 cups of water (control) and 500 mg of EGCG supplementation to pre-diabetic adults.

Green tea polyphenols effectiveness to lower the risk factors associated with type 2diabetes and its related cardiovascular complications is the purpose of their present studies.

Carbohydrates Linked To Macular Degeneration

2007-12-31T12:52:00.000-08:00

Are you aware that macular degeneration can cause irreversible blindness? Studies have shown that this eye disease is one of the complications to diseases related to diabetes.

The risk of developing macular degeneration can be reduced by a diet low in glycemic-index. This diet prohibit the blood sugar release.

The data from the Age-Related Eye Disease Study involved over 4,000 participants. The results showed that those participants whose dietary glycemic-index are very low had less macular degeneration frequency.

If the diet consumed by the participants has a dietary Glycemic-index below median, it could have reduced the occurrence of macular degeneration as much as 20% as observed by the scientist.

Based on the these observations, the poor quality of carbohydrates diet as defined by Glycemic-index may increase macular degeneration risk.

Hope this article helps.

Alma
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Ways To Improve Your Health And Reduce Your Risk For Diseases

2007-12-20T12:54:00.000-08:00

* Work out ways to maintain your weight by choosing variety of healthy foods and daily exercises. If you’re overweight and plan to use weight, consult your doctor first.

* Schedule daily physical activities. For your heart rates to benefit, these physical activities has to be vigorous.

* Always eat a balanced diet each day in order to get the necessary nutrients that you body needs.

* Good nutrition foundation are foods that are made from variety of grains such as wheat, oats and rice. Grains supply your body with minerals, vitamins and fibers. They are low in fat and will protect you against high cholesterol and heart disease.

* Consuming varieties of fruits and vegetables should be a part of your daily diet. They are good for your health.

* Handle you food properly to keep them safe to eat and prevent yourself from food poisoning. When foods are not properly handled bacteria can grow rapidly.

* Diseases such as heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure are caused by a diet high in fat. Reduce your fat consumption. To reduce fat in your diet, eat fruits, vegetables and grains.

*When drinking beverages, choose those with no added sugar. They are more nutritious and healthier.

*High blood pressure is a result of eating too much salt in your diet. Reduce your salt consumption.

* Reduce consumption of alcoholic beverages. Drinking alcohol is addictive. Don’t drink and drive. It can also cause many health problems.

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To your health,

Alma

Beware Of Online Medical Information

2007-12-14T12:30:00.000-08:00

You want to find the best medical information you can find when it comes to your health.

The amount of information available to you can be staggering and overwhelming. The last thing you want to do is to get incorrect information, or to find bad information presented as fact. There was a time when people relied solely on their doctors, however, there is a disturbing new trend of self-diagnosis online today.

Your doctor is your very best source for medical information. I cannot tell you how scary it is to find out that a lot of my friends have found their medical information online. Even scarier is the fact that most of the information that they have found has not been accurate.

You can find a lot of great medical information online, but you can also find some that is not so good. You always have to consider the source when you look up medical information on the Internet.

The Web M.D. can be a place for great medical information on the website. It can create problems if the medical information you find are not right for your situation.

You may be able to find good general medical information, but remember that each medical case is different. Your doctor is the only one who can give you the proper guidance when it comes to your health. Be sure to talk to your doctor before making any decisions regarding your health and well-being.

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To your health,

Alma
http://www.diabetestomorrow.com

The Insulin Resistance And Blood Pressure In Humans...Reduced By Cocoa

2007-12-09T13:36:00.000-08:00

I read this interesting article at Life Extension Magazine about the ability of cocoa to reduce the insulin resistance and blood pressure in humans.

When the cell sensitivity and reaction to metabolic action of insulin is decreased there is insulin resistance. If there is insulin resistance, the pancreas secret more insulin in order to make up for the failure of the cell to efficiently use insulin. Patients who are obese and those that suffer from metabolic syndrome such as type 2 diabetes and vascular disease have elevated fasting insulin.

The destruction of vascular nitric oxide and endothelial dysfunction that contribute to hypertension is often cause by insulin resistance. In order to improve endothelial function, slow down atherosclerotic process, and decrease blood pressure, there is a need to increase the nitric oxide.

A study conducted in 15 days were done on human volunteers with hypertension. The purpose was to find out the outcome of eating polyphenols analyzed dark and white chocolate on many circulatory measurements. A reduction of 11-point (mmHg) in systolic blood pressure in diastolic pressure were seen among hypertensive patients who eat the dark chocolate

When the researchers look at insulin sensitivity measurements in these hypertensive patients they found out that those who consumed dark chocolate for 15 days had fasting insulin levels decreased by 29% and a fasting glucose reduction of 6%. Dark chocolate polyphenols improved the sensitivity of insulin in these patients. Those who consumed the white chocolate didn’t show any improvements.

In order to assess the endothelial function, the flow mediated dilation test was done. Improvements to normal was shown by the patients who consumed the dark chocolate. There was no flow mediated dilation improvements to those who consumed the white chocolate.

The researchers also found out that there was a reduction of insulin resistance and decreased blood pressure during day and night to the patients who consumed the dark chocolate during the 15 days studies.

Another study for done to evaluated the effect of dark chocolate on people who are healthy. They found a 45% insulin resistance and systolic blood pressure reduction within normal range.

They concluded that dark chocolate decreases blood pressure as well as improves the sensitivity of insulin in healthy people. The white chocolate didn’t have any effects.

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To your health,

Alma

Diabetes Drug Avandia

2007-12-02T12:44:00.000-08:00

I'm passing along an email I received regarding Diabetes Drug Avandia to warn those of you who are taking Avandia.

Avandia has been linked to serious health complications. If you have been taking Avandia or have taken it in the past, you might want more info. Please visit our website for more information. http://www.driverwe.com/avandia/

The following information and more is available in an easier to read format at the link above. A new study on the drug Avandia released by the New England Journal notes major health implications for diabetic patients. The study shows data from 42 studies involving 15,560 patients who took the drug and 12,283 patients who were given other medications or a placebo. According to this new study it was noted that patients getting Avandia were 43 percent more likely to have a heart attack.

To your health,

Alma

Benefits Of Exercise To Your Health

2007-11-23T11:24:00.000-08:00

When you exercise regularly, your health will benefit from it. You will not have any problems sleeping and you will wake up feeling refreshed. During the day you become more alert and focused. Weight control will no longer be your problem, you build up your stamina and endurance. It will also improve your physical and mental capacity for your everyday activities.

When you engage in a regular vigorous physical activities, it will prevent or lessen minor depression. Vigorous walking will help delay the process of bone thinning (osteoporosis), a disorder common to menopausal women. Exercising regularly will also help prevent coronary artery disease.

How exercise benefit your heart, lung and arteries.

You can increase the strength and resiliency of your heart and lungs to help them become more efficient and less prone to disease with regular forceful activity. With exercise you can also decrease your blood pressure and reduce your risk of hardening of your arteries.

How your joints benefit from exercise

When you exercise regularly, you will maintain the flexibility and strength of your joints. Without exercise, the joints will become stiff and weakened the ligaments that support and protect them.

Hope you benefited from this article. You can read more articles by visiting: http://www.diabetestomorrow.com

To your health,

Alma

Fat, The Major Enemy Of The Diabetic

2007-11-18T18:42:00.000-08:00

Well, apparently it’s true. Experiments were conducted to prove it. According to this article, diabetic worst enemy is fat. When diabetic consume fat, it exacerbate the development of diabetes. It also hinders how the cells uses glucose, raising the diabetic blood sugar level.

Literature from medical sources cited an experiment conducted to find the effects of fat diets on intolerance of insulin. Diets with high fat that contains butter, cream, and egg yolks were fed to medical students who were young and healthy. Two days later, the high-fat diet raises their blood sugar levels to classify them as diabetic.

The experiment was stopped. The effect of changing their diet with complex carbohydrates normalized their blood sugar levels.

Insulin is not properly utilized when the food consumed contains fat because more insulin is needed for the glucose to be processed. The cells in the body resist insulin in the presence of fat. The pancreas, therefore, have to make more insulin to make up for the insulin deficiency needed by the body. The presence of fat in and around normal tissue hinders the absorption of insulin into these tissues.

Food such as meat, fish, dairy products, fowl, salad and cooking oils are the foremost sources of fat in the American diet.

Consuming high-fat diets among raw vegetarians are detrimental to their health. Their blood sugar levels become high. Consuming low-fat in raw diet such as fruit normalizes their blood sugar levels. Note! Source of this article: Roger Haeske

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To your health,

Alma

Alternative to Diabetes Treatment For Men

2007-11-15T17:59:00.000-08:00

I want to share an article I’ve read from Life Extension Foundation Magazine written by Sale Kiefer.

The article is about other ways of treating men suffering from diabetes. Dr. Lichten approached the diabetes treatment not with insulin and medication, which are the traditional way of treating diabetes. Dr. Lichten proposed that treating diabetes by balancing the hormone of a man is a better way.

The testosterone levels of men decline as they grow older. Women have menopause while men have andropause. As men grow older, they experienced erectile dysfunction, diabetes and wasting of muscles due to declining testosterone levels.

According to the article, Dr. Lichten found in his clinical practice that men who are diabetic benefited from his testosterone therapy. He found that replacement of declining testosterone levels of men suffering from diabetes, increased their energy levels, helped in healing their wounds, and control the proper range of their blood sugar levels.

His testosterone therapy showed to be more beneficial than the medications for diabetics. In spite of the benefits derived from this therapy, the medical community are slow in implementing it.

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To your health,

Alma

Heart Condition, A Serious Threat To Your Life

2007-09-25T20:14:00.000-07:00

Dear friends,

Heart disease is a long-term complication of diabetes. Most of the time people are not aware that they have this disease until they have heart attack. Although congestive heart failure is not what you would consider a common heart condition, there are many people who have it who have no idea what is going on. Some people, have the more common type of heart condition such as a block of their arteries.

As you move through life, one of the last things you want to do is think about aging and dying. However, it is important that you see your doctor at a regular basis to rule out many things. One of those things should be a heart condition. You may not want to think about it, or believe that it can happen to you, but developing a heart condition can be a very serious threat to your life. It is far better that you know what is going on so that you can fix the problem. Don’t skip your doctor’s appointments just because you don’t want to know.

Having a heart condition is not the end of the world. There have been many advances in the medical field that allow a person with a this problem to live a long and healthy life. The best defense against a heart attack is preventing it.

If a member of your family have had a heart condition, you have to suspect that this may become a problem for you as well. Make sure you talk to your doctor about all of the serious illnesses that have been in your family, and make sure you get the proper testing done when your doctor recommends it.

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To Your Health,

Alma

What Are The Immune System Boosters

2007-09-25T20:00:00.000-07:00

Dear Health Seekers,

Your health should take precedence over most things in your life. Maybe with the exception of your child's health; but you get the message. All over the world people fail to properly care for themselves. And when I say CARE, this translates as healthy diet, regular exercise, plenty of sleep, and keeping the stress levels down. How else can you expect to maintain a strong immune system? This is one aspect of your body that you should all take very seriously. After all, it is the defense system within you that battles sickness and disease.

You have to understand how your body acquire its strength and stay healthy. Let me fill you in on some of the best immune system boosters known to man. First of all you have to sleep. This is crucial for a number of reasons. It's not simply to prevent a grouchy morning from occurring the following day. Sleep is essential because it allows our bodies to recuperate and repair. Secondly you have the diet.
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There are two key immune system boosters you can take advantage of regularly. Fruits and vegetables are one of them and water is the other. Consume as much of these as you please. 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is totally acceptable, and don't be afraid to toss a multivitamin in the mix. Keeping your body supplied with nutrients is an awesome way to benefit your immune system.

Exercise is mandatory! Every person on this planet should adopt a regular exercise regimen. Strengthen your body in order to empower your immune system. Cardio and free weights are great immune system boosters.

Whey protein is a major one that's recommended for a strong immune system. Add this supplement to your diet and see how it changes your life. Furthermore, when considering immune system boosters, you must always remember two major no-no's that burden the immune system.

Smoking and stress! Avoid these two like the plague. Both weaken your body and leave you susceptible to sickness and viruses.

I hope you enjoyed this article.

Here’s to your health,

Alma

Alma Apostol is an accomplished Health and Wellness Consultant and inspirational writer of fiction and nonfiction. She has Co-authored several informative articles published in Scientific Journals. Alma is devoted to finding new technological discovery, latest research work, natural means, alternative to drugs and eventually a cure of diabetes. For more information visit www.diabetestomorrow.com.

Bitter Melon, A Food That Heals Diabetes

2007-09-25T19:44:00.000-07:00

Dear friends,

I have been eating Bitter Melon fruit since I was a child, not aware of the benefits I've derived from it. I cook it with beef, pork, chicken, eggs and mixed it with other vegetable too. I always prefer eating the most bitter variety and I enjoyed it.

At present, studies have shown that Bitter Melon helps in the treatment of diabetes. It may improve blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Some Koreans called bitter melon, a miracle fruit. People in tropical regions use it to treat numerous infections and HIV.

The Bitter Melon capsules are effective in lowering blood sugar of diabetics. It has been confirmed that the fresh fruit of unripe Bitter Melon has blood lowering actions. It has been shown to significantly improve glucose tolerance without increasing blood insulin levels, and to improve fasting blood glucose levels.

This fruit is rich in iron. It has two times of beta carotene found in broccoli, two times the calcium found in spinach, two time the potassium found in bananas. It also contains vitamins C and B 1 to 3, phosphorus and good dietary fiber. In the Philippines, we believed Bitter Melon is good for the liver.

Bitter Melon contains insulin, which acts as an anti-tumor agent as shown by studies done by western scientist. It also inhibit HIV-1 infection.

Bitter Melon is one of the best herbal medicines for diabetic management. Numerous clinical studies have established the role of Bitter Melon to people with diabetes. There are three groups of constituents that are thought to be responsible for its blood lowering action.

Charantin, a compound which is composed of mixed steroids was found to be more effective in reducing blood sugar compared to the hypoglycemic drug, tolbutamide.

Polypeptide P, an insulin-like polypeptide, , appears to lower blood sugar in type I (insulin dependent) diabetics, while alkaloids present in the fruit have also been noted to have a blood sugar lowering effect.

I hope this information can help those of you who are diabetics.

To your health,

Alma

Alma Apostol is an accomplished Health and Wellness Consultant and inspirational writer of fiction and nonfiction. She has Co-authored several informative articles published in Scientific Journals. Alma is devoted to finding new technological discovery, latest research work, natural means, alternative to drugs and eventually a cure of diabetes. For more information visit www.diabetestomorrow.com.

Healthy Way To Lose Weight

2007-09-25T19:32:00.000-07:00

Friends,

Have you heard this statement…

You want a healthy way to lose weight. You visit your doctor. You can rule out any medical conditions that you may have, and ask your doctor for advice specific to your medical history. There are some conditions that make it harder for you to lose weight, and if you have one of these conditions it is important that you know before you begin any diet.

You have to know what you’re up against before you can loss weight. For example, if you have polycystic ovarian syndrome, or any other related medical condition, you are going to have a harder time losing weight. There may be specific medications you must take in order to get your system working properly. Once you are on these medications you should be able to lose weight like everyone else. Read more articles about health and wellness at: http://www.healthnwellnessarticles.com

Another thing to consider when you’re losing weight is how much exercise you are getting. By including exercise in your daily routine, you are truly going about a healthy way to lose weight. You can cut calories all you want, but you are not going to get the results you want unless you get moving. Combining exercise with your reduced calorie plan is the best healthy way to lose weight.

No matter how many commercials you see for gimmicks or diet pills, remember that the best results come from old-fashioned hard work and willpower. If you find you are slipping, go out and find yourself a support group. They will help keep you on track.

We all know that you have to cut calories to diet. However, if you want a healthy way to lose weight, you have to know how many calories you should cut. Many people start out cutting way too many, and they quickly fall off of their diet. Diets work best when calories are in moderation, but are never cut down too far. Eating only 500 calories a day is most definitely not a healthy way to lose weight.

To your health,

Alma

Alma Apostol is an inspirational writer of fiction and nonfiction. She has Co-authored several informative articles published in Scientific Journals. Alma is devoted to finding new technological discovery, latest research work, natural means, alternative to drugs and eventually a cure of diabetes. For more information visit www.diabetestomorrow.com.

Warning...Menopause Natural Remedies

2007-09-25T19:16:00.000-07:00

Dear ladies,

Let’s talk about menopause. This is a subject that every woman will have to go through in her life. I’m beyond menopause and fortunately, it didn’t bother me at all. A few hot flashes here and there, but nothing serious.

If you’re having menopause, and want to stay away from drugs, you will naturally look for natural remedies. However, if you are taking other medication, be warned that some natural remedies ingredients can interact with your other medications. You can end up being sick.

You may believe that the term natural remedies means you can take the product no matter what. This is not true, and it applies to natural remedies for your menopause.
If you’re considering natural products to help you, with your menopause, be careful, consult your doctor before taking it. Read more articles about health and wellness at: http://www.healthnwellnessarticles.com

Not all natural remedies are not safe, some studies showed that natural remedies can help or prevent the occurrence of diseases. Just be warned, you don’t want to take something that may lower your hot flashes or make you more comfortable if it will make you sick.

The reactions of these natural remedies may be mild but they can be severe. If you need relief, it’s not worth taking the risk for a bit of comfort. Your doctor maybe able to recommend other means to help eliminate some of your troubling symptoms.

I hope you learn something from this article.

To your health,

Alma

Alma Apostol is an accomplished Health and Wellness Consultant and inspirational writer of fiction and nonfiction. She has Co-authored several informative articles published in Scientific Journals. Alma is devoted to finding new technological discovery, latest research work, natural means, alternative to drugs and eventually a cure of diabetes. For more information visit www.diabetestomorrow.com.

Child Obesity, An Epidemic In America

2007-09-25T18:58:00.000-07:00

Friends,

There is more obese children in America than in any other country on earth, that’s according to some estimate. Obesity in child is definitely a serious problem in this country. Some of the experts even call child obesity in America an epidemic.

Children with diabetes is skyrocketing in numbers. Do you know why? It’s obesity!!
Children spend their time watching T.V., eating junk foods with no exercise. Parents who are busy, would let their kids watch T.V. while they do their household chores.

Obese children are much more likely to be picked on by their peers, which contributes to a cycle of depression, binge eating, and greater obesity. Basically, obesity in child is a self-reinforcing cycle of destruction. It can cause not only psychological problems, but deep physical health problems as well. Read more articles about health and wellness at: http://www.healthnwellnessarticles.com

This problem can lead to all kinds of health problems. Problems such as diabetes, asthma, pinched nerves, difficulty concentrating, and emotional issues all stem from childhood obesity.

Fortunately, there are many programs out there for obese children. They can be enrolled in an after school obesity in child program. This program is meant to make exercising fun. They can receive counseling, be taken to group therapy sessions where the different children would get to relate their experiences, and most importantly, received a dietary and exercise plan. Just made sure that they follow this plan to the letter.

I hope you enjoyed the article.

To your health,

Alma

Alma Apostol is an accomplished Health and Wellness Consultant and inspirational writer of fiction and nonfiction. She has Co-authored several informative articles published in Scientific Journals. Alma is devoted to finding new technological discovery, latest research work, natural means, alternative to drugs and eventually a cure of diabetes. For more information visit www.diabetestomorrow.com.

Chronic Pain Remedies

2007-09-25T18:39:00.000-07:00

Friends,

Because of our fast-paced society, most people do not have time to really care for their health. Problems like lack of sleep, lack of focus and concentration, and chronic stress are epidemic. One of the worst of our problems is chronic pain.

When we watch our television, we are all bombarded with all kinds of pain remedies…from traditional pills like Tylenol and aspirin, to herbal and alternative treatments. Some of the advanced pain relief methods involve acupuncture, energy manipulation and other techniques. When you are in chronic pain, you will try anything to make it go away. Fortunately, many of these pain remedies are quite effective.

My chronic pain is due to my TMJ, a problem with the jaw. I tried almost every pain remedy that there was. Prescription pain remedies were pretty good. They would take away most of the pain, but nonetheless I would be chronically uncomfortable.
I would not be able to work on my computer for long periods of time. My neck would hurt and I have to lie back. Some exercises recommended by my doctor did help. I tried some acupuncture pain relief. The relief was short-lived.

Finding the right pain remedies can be a long and involved process if you assume that there can only be one thing that's going to take care of everything. If you're willing to be open to the possibility that the problem is a complex one that requires a multi-tiered approach, however, you will probably find a pain remedy that works for it.

In my case, my pain remedies involved exercises, medication, changes in my diet, and even changes in my work schedule. If I had not been willing to try all of these things, I would still be in chronic pain. Because I was open-minded and dedicated to finding a solution, however, I am better.

I hope this information will help you in dealing with your pain.

To your health,

Alma

Alma Apostol is an accomplished Health and Wellness Consultant and inspirational writer of fiction and nonfiction. She has Co-authored several informative articles published in Scientific Journals. Alma is devoted to finding new technological discovery, latest research work, natural means, alternative to drugs and eventually a cure of diabetes. For more information visit www.diabetestomorrow.com.

Personal Fitness To Prevent Diabetes

2007-09-08T20:02:00.000-07:00

When you think about personal fitness, in order to prevent the onset of diabetes and other diseases you have to be realistic about your goals. If you have a lot of weight to lose, you’re not going to lose in two months. If you have a hard time getting around, you’re not going to be able to jog five miles every day.

Personal fitness will be something you will have to work up to. This means that you have to start small and add more and more to your workout as you go. If you need advice on how to do this, you may want to talk to your doctor about personal fitness and diet.

You may even find great personal fitness advice on the Internet. Dieting and exercise is big business, and those who want to make money online know this. There are many great sites out there that offer you great personal fitness and eating advice. Some sites are free, while others will charge of a fee.
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What you want to do will be up to you. You should know that there are many personal fitness sites that will charge you nothing, but will give you a amazing results if you can follow through with their plans. Just remember to be realistic.

Personal fitness is more complicated than just working out. You can have a good workout plan, but you will not benefit from it if you do not watch your diet. If you want to lose weight, it is still important that you cut your calories.

Cutting calories and having a good workout plan is one of the best ways to see a slimmer you. Personal fitness also involves the strength of your mind. Make sure you take care of yourself, and find time to take care of your mental health. Losing weight and staying fit is more than just a physical journey, it is also a journey of the mind. If you take care of every aspect of your well-being, you are more likely to succeed. Read more articles about health and wellness at: http://www.healthnwellnessarticles.com

Stay healthy,

Alma

Who Is Responsible For Our Individual Health

2007-09-08T19:55:00.000-07:00

We are responsible for our individual health. There are factors that we can control in very simple and effective ways, to prevent conditions and diseases. We can avoid a visit to the doctor, and another costly prescription with side effects we may not even want to think about, but must, for our own protection.

We've come to realize that our diets play a big role in our individual health and disease in the last couple of decades. We know consumption of fatty and fried foods can cause the cholesterol to soar or harden our arteries. We're aware of the many benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables, loaded with antioxidants and free radical scavengers, which can go along way towards staving off cancer, colds and digestive problems.

Cold water fish contain the now famous and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, which are dubbed the “good” fats in nutrition circles. A couple of minutes thought on these few examples shows us we have a great deal of control over our individual health problems.
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Then there are legitimate conditions we may have accumulated over the years, due to poor lifestyle habits, diet or simply genetically passed on as a vulnerability. Even then, we needn't rely on a pill to save the day. Taking responsibility for our own individual health concerns means we must do a little work ourselves, many times producing a very favorable result.

Let's say your cholesterol is high and your doctor gives you a prescription medicine to reduce the levels. However, after reading the literature accompanying that prescription, listing all the warnings about possible side effects, you're not so sure you want to consume this pill.

You do a little research on cholesterol and find that many clinical studies demonstrate that daily garlic intake will reduce the cholesterol levels by an equal amount in the same time frame, with no scary side effects. That's when you want to consult your doctor and talk this over. If you can get the same results from a food rather than a pill, why introduce a pill that may do you harm?

You'll find that by educating ourselves, we can take charge of many individual health concerns and be healthy and hearty.

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To your health,

Alma

Our Body, A Miraculous Machine

2007-09-08T19:51:00.000-07:00

Our body is a miraculous machine and functions with remarkable reliability. It is an amazing structural masterpiece. The body in which we live is our oldest, closest personal possession.

We are made up of thousands upon thousands of complex chemical compounds. Water is the main substance accounting to about 70 to 80% of our body. The most abundant substances next to water (10 to 20%) is protein. The rest, inorganic salts (combinations of metals with non-metals), lipids (mainly fats), carbohydrates (sugar) and nucleic acids. DNA contains the master plans for building the body and RNA enables the body to follow those plan.

Our body is a high organized, marvelously designed, living organism. Our body constructs itself. It grows, acts, reacts, regulates its own activities, and repairs itself. Our body reproduces and so ensure the continuity of our life.

When we are healthy, we take our body for granted. We don’t do anything to maintain it and sometimes even abuse it, until our body sends out signals that something is wrong. The symptoms can be minor but it can also be a serious problem such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, blindness and even death.

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To your health,

Alma