Diabetes Articles

Diabetes – Foods To Eat And Avoid - Posted by Tom alter.

People with diabetes should try to maintain a healthy weight and eat a diet that is:

* low in fat
* low in sugar
* low in salt
* high in fruit and vegetables (at least five portions a day)
* high in starchy carbohydrate foods, such as bread, chapatti, rice.

Beta glucan Lowers Blood Lipids - Posted by Robert Palmer.

Barley beta-glucan reduces serum lipid levels, according to research presented in April at the First International Congress on Pre-Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.

Importance of Testing in Diabetes - Posted by Tom alter.

Regular blood glucose testing by people with diabetes is important to help control it, and also prevent long-term complications. Good control of blood glucose levels can prevent or reduce serious complications. Frequent testing can show how changes in diet, exercise, medications or weight are having an effect on a patient's diabetes. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels allows control and timely intervention to prevent diabetic complications.

How does Exercise Help in Diabetes - Posted by Tom alter.

Exercise is a great way to help control weight and it also lowers the blood sugar level. It also lowers a person’s risk of heart disease - a condition that is very common in people who have diabetes. Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and increase your overall health

Causes of Type I and Type II Diabetes - Posted by Tom alter.

Since there are different types of diabetes, each type has a unique possible cause. The main two causes of diabetes is the body's failure to produce enough of the insulin hormone, and secondly the body develops a resistance to insulin. Type 1 diabetes is due to decreased insulin production. Type 2 is due to insulin resistance in peripheral tissues. In juvenile diabetes, the cause might probably be a lack of vitamin D.

Symptoms Of Diabetes - Posted by Tom alter.

The symptoms of diabetes most of the time begin gradually, and can be difficult to identify initially. They may include fatigue, sudden weight loss, blurred vision, slow healing of wounds, frequent urination - especially at night, and excessive thirst. When there is extra glucose in the blood, the body gets rid of it through frequent urination. The loss of fluids induces extreme thirst, leading to more frequent urination.

Herbs and Ayurvedic Remedies for Diabetes Treatment - Posted by Tom alter.

Diabetes mellitus, or madhumeha, is one of the twenty types of pramehas described in Ayurveda. It is the condition in which there is an excessive amount of sugar present in the bloodstream of the person, which is observed in the urine. It is a condition that cannot be treated, but by several methods it can be controlled. Though diabetes is one of the leading causes of metabolic deaths in the world today, by care and perseverance the disease can be controlled and people with diabetes can lead normally long lives.

Diabetes And Glyconutrients Revealed - Posted by Spencer Hunt.

How do diabetes and glyconutrients relate? Read this article to find out.

Natural Alternatives for Diabetes Management - Posted by Kevin Flatt.

Studies show that gymnema sylvestre, cinnamon, chromium and cloves are all well-proven treatments that lower glucose levels thus assisting the control of Type 2 diabetes. In addition they also lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Tips To Manage Your Diabetes - Posted by Forest Sun.

Diabetes is an epidemic disease that affects more and more people nowadays. No need to panic when diagnosed with diabetes. Fortunately, diabetes is a manageable condition. By following some simple steps you can keep your diabetes under control.