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How has having diabetes made you a better person?

July 29th, 2009 Jerry 7 comments

Diabetes QuestionsI was writing my application essay for college and I am going to do it on a life changing experience. I have had type 1 diabetes since February and I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on how it has changed your life.

How does the thyroid gland effect diabetes?

July 24th, 2009 Hazel 3 comments

Diabetes QuestionsI know that if the thyroid gland isn’t functioning properly, people with diabetes find it difficult to manage their diabetes. Why is that?

Choose a Good Diabetes Diet

July 22nd, 2009 Jerry Comments off

Diabetes DietDiabetes is an increasingly common disease in the modern era, and has been dubbed an epidemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Although it is still unknown why the disease has increased so much recently, it is known that this disease. It is caused by a malfunction of the beta cells located in the pancreas. The beta cells produce a hormone, which is known as insulin, which helps to lower levels of blood sugar in the body. When a person has diabetes the beta cells are destroyed or the body has an inability to properly use the insulin. Many people have the disease but are cut off from reality. Many people have become aware often of poor management, or treating the disease. This can lead to many problems. Immediate problems may include diabetic coma induced. In the long term there could be problems with the circulation, the nervous and cardiovascular system within the body. Part of the treatment of diabetes is correct, eating food and insists on a diabetic diet. This article will discuss the issues related to a diet for diabetes.

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Recognizing Diabetic Symptoms

July 21st, 2009 Hazel Comments off

Diabetes SymptomsFor most people the symptoms of diabetes do not seem very serious when they first experience them. In fact a great majority of diabetics go undiagnosed. There is an estimated 17 million diabetics in the United States alone and it is estimated that 5.9 million have yet to be diagnosed with this life threatening disease.

Many people may even express some sort of disbelief when they are diagnosed with diabetes. The diabetic symptoms can seem so minor that saying “I don’t feel any different” or ” I don’t feel sick” is a pretty standard response for many people newly diagnosed. Because the symptoms can seem rather minor when they first start they can be attributed to other conditions or problems. Unfortunately diabetes is a serious disease and is the sixth leading cause of death by disease in the United States today. Recognizing Diabetic Symptoms » » »

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What kind of food should an old person with diabetes eat?

July 19th, 2009 Fiona 3 comments

Diabetes QuestionsMy Dad has diabetes and all he does is sleep in bed all day everyday. He needs help to go to the toilet and changes his mood every second. His eyes always get swollen and he is super thin! I don’t know what food to make for him since he can’t have oil, fat, and fried foods! I don’t know what to do!

Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms

July 19th, 2009 Fiona Comments off

Diabetes SymptomsSome people think that just because they do not show any particular type 2 diabetes symptom that they are safe from diabetes. This may not always be true though and understanding the true nature of a type 2 diabetes symptom may help save your life.

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When you have Type 2 Diabetes condition, it means that the cells in your body are not reacting properly to the work of insulin which is supposed to open up the cells to glucose. Without glucose in your cells you will have no clear source of energy.

More people suffer from Type 2 diabetes than type 1 diabetes . It is estimated that at least 90% of diabetics belong to the type 2 category. The sad fact though is that more than 6% of diabetics are not aware that they have the condition. The lack of awareness may be due to a dismissal of seemingly harmless type 2 diabetes symptoms or a total lack of warning signs. Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms » » »

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What are the best ways to reduce the risk of getting type 1 diabetes?

July 14th, 2009 Tamsin 5 comments

Diabetes QuestionsI’m really scared that I’m going to get type 1 diabetes. I match two of the symptoms of it: extreme hunger and fatigue. Type 1 diabetes runs in my family, my sister, and great grandparents had it.

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What are the signs of diabetes and when should I be tested?

July 9th, 2009 Roger 5 comments

Diabetes QuestionsLately I’ve found myself urinating quite often, very thristy, and feeling very nauseated when I have eaten something in a few hours. Could this possibly be symptoms of diabetes?

Diabetes does run in the family and I just found out that two more relatives were diagnosed. They are much older though, I’m only 23. I’m hoping that I am just being paranoid.

What are the symptoms and what can I do to make sure I don’t get them if at all possible?

Eight Diabetes Symptoms

July 9th, 2009 Jerry Comments off

Diabetes SymptomsThe hidden disease. Diabetes, often a surprise to the individual, can live unnoticed. Because there are no aches or pains associated with the illness in the beginning stages it can cause damage as it exists in the background.

Numerous people in the USA (over 20.8 million) have diabetes. About one third of this crowd are unaware they have the ailment. It is very important that these pre-diagnosis tests are done regularly so that early detection may help prevent serious problems of the disease.

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Diabetes Diet To Control Diabetes

July 7th, 2009 Jerry Comments off

Diabetes DietProper diet is very important for people suffering from diabetes. It is recommended that the diet of diabetes patient should be high in fiber and low in fat. Diabetes diet is not a special food that is packaged by a pharmaceutical company and can be purchased off the shelf. Neither is it a complicated dieting plan. It is just a healthy eating habit which emphasizes on fruits, vegetable and whole grains. Diabetes diet can also be practiced by healthy people who want to lead a healthy lifestyle.

History Of Diabetes Diet

During the early days before the discovery of insulin, doctors would recommend diabetes patient to consume a low-calorie diet. It is more to prevent ketoacidosis, which is caused by high concentrations of ketone bodies. This was due to the breakdown of amino acids and deamination of amino acids by our body. The low-calorie diet didn’t actually cure diabetes but it did prolong the life of the patient quite a bit.

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