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Dangers of diabetes require you to maintain control!

Diabetes affects roughly 16 million Americans and about 800,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Diabetes attacks men, women, children and the elderly. It spares no race.   If you have diabetes, you are responsible to keep it under control.  The good news here is that YOU can!

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most costly, onerous, persistent diseases of our time that is escalating in epidemic proportions in the whole world. The complications resulting from the diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and are associated with failure of various organs such as the eyes, kidneys and nerves. Diabetics are also at a notably higher risk for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and stroke, plus they have a greater likelihood of having hypertension and obesity.


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WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF DIABETES?

What is Diabetes? (Mellitus):   Diabetes is a serious disorder of the glands, of pancreas.  It is one of the most insidious disorders of the metabolism and, if left undiagnosed, may lead to rapid emaciation and ultimately death.

You can not afford to under estimate the dangers of diabetes!   Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, blindness in Adults and amputations. It is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and birth defects and it shortens life expectancy by up to 15 years. So you can see what I am up against.


What Are The Types Of Diabetes?

Diabetes is of two types: Diabetes Mellitus- Insulin dependent Juvenile Diabetes (IDDM-Type I) in which the body is unable to produce insulin and Non Insulin Dependent Adult Onset Diabetes (NIDDM-Type II) in which the pancreas produces insulin, but it is insufficient for reducing the blood glucose to normal levels.

Along with Type 2 diabetes, there is gestational diabetes, which is generally temporary, insulin resistant adult diabetes that sometimes occurs with pregnancy.

What Are The Some Of The Common Symptoms Of Type- 1 Diabetes?

  1. Excessive Thirst
  2. Frequent urination
  3. Unexplained weight loss
  4. Irritability
  5. Weakness
  6. Fatigue

What Are The Common Symptoms Of Type- 2 Diabetes?

  1. Loss off weight
  2. Numbness in hands or feet.
  3. Uncontrolled infections
  4. Pain in the limbs
  5. Inflammatory chest infections
  6. Dimness of vision, contrast
  7. Excessive thirst
  8. Body weakness

(Note: You can read many different articles of interest on this and more at my website www.KnowingDiabetes.com!

Diabetes Treatment: You CAN maintain a good diabetes control diet

Most Importantly, Maintain A God Diet!

1. A good diet plays an important part in a Diabetics life. They need to put together a meal plan with their doctor and/or dietitian.

2. To keep blood sugar levels near normal a Diabetic must balance the food they eat with the insulin the body gets from injections and with physical activities.

3. Blood sugar monitoring gives you the information you need to help with this balancing. Near normal blood sugar readings will help you feel better. Normal is between 70 and 120.

4. Every person needs to eat healthful foods. Our good fitness depends on eating a variety of foods that contain the right amount of Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber and Water. Carbohydrate, Protein and Fat are found in the food that you eat. They supply your body with energy.

5. Your body needs insulin to use this energy. Insulin is made in the pancreas. If you have Diabetes, either your pancreas is no longer producing insulin or your body can't use the insulin it is making. So your blood sugar levels are not normal.

Watch Those Fats

1. Fat is in margarine, butter, oils, salad dressings, nuts, seeds, milk, cheese, meat, fish, poultry, snack food, ice-cream and desserts. There are three different types of fat. Monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated.

2. Everyone should eat less saturated fats found in meats, dairy products, coconut, palm or palm kernel oil, and hardened shortening. Saturated fats can raise your blood levels of cholesterol.

3. The fats that are best are the monounsaturated fats found in canola oil, olive oil, nuts, and avocado. The polyunsaturated fats found in corn oil, soybean oil, or sunflower oil is good too. After you eat fat it travels through your bloodstream. You need insulin to store fat in the cells of your body. Fats are used for energy.

So You Can See What Big Role Insulin Plays In Your Body.

Good diet is very important for a Diabetic. Excursive is also very important. A Diabetic can live a healthy full life if they do three things. Eat healthy, Excursive, and inject the right amount of insulin. It takes dedication and hard work. But in the end it is totally worth it because it is your life.

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What Are The Different Tests For Diabetes?

  1. Urine Test: Some chemicals are added to a few drops of urine. Color change indicates presence of glucose in urine.
  2. Blood Test: In this, blood is taken to test the glucose level. This is more accurate test to confirm diabetes

see... www.KnowingDiabetes.com!

How do I know if my diabetes medicines are working?

  1. Learn to test your blood glucose. Ask your doctor about the best testing tools for you and how often to test. After you test your blood glucose, write down your blood glucose test results. Then ask your doctor teacher if your diabetes medicines are working. A good blood glucose reading before meals is between 70 and 140 mg/dL.
  2. Ask your doctor about how low or how high your blood glucose should get before you take action. For many people, blood glucose is too low below 70 mg/dL and too high above 240 mg/dL.
  3. One other number to know is the result of a blood test your doctor does called the A1C. It shows your blood glucose control during the past 2 to 3 months. For most people, the target for A1C is less than 7 percent.

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WHAT IS THE POSSIBLE DAMAGES CAUSED BY DIABETES?

Which parts of my body are affected by Diabetes?

(AMONG OTHERS!)

  1. Blood Vessels: Higher level of glucose damages the blood vessels. As a result of this most of the diabetic complications occur in blood vessels.
  2. Heart: Diabetes affects the heart by: Increasing the amount of fat in blood and increasing the amount of homocysteine in blood.
  3. Nerves: High glucose level for a long time damages nerves. Nerve damage reduces sensation in some parts of body which may lead to: Numbness and tingling, Fainting and dizziness
  4. Kidney: In diabetes because of increased levels of glucose, kidneys have to do extra work to retain essential substances and separate waste products to produce urine. This affects the small blood vessels and their capacity to filter. After many years of work, it leads to kidney failure.
  5. Eyes: Diabetes affects blood vessels of the eyes. Damage to these blood vessels leads to eye problems like: Damage to retina, Cataract or total loss of vision
  6. Foot: Damage to blood vessels reduces blood flow to the feet and increases risk of developing foot ulcers and infections.
see... www.KnowingDiabetes.com!
also ... Diabetes Education, ...website ElviraDarkNight.com and publishes the Living Life as a Diabetic Newsletter ...

Natural Diabetes Control - Links on natural control/Remedies

Today's approach to diabetes control should be on every front possible. Check out these home remedy sites and resources.
The Diabetes Miracle Breakthrough.
REVEALED: The Root Cause for Diabetes - And How To Slowly But Surely Trigger Your Body To Produce More Insulin!
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Diabetes Guide. A Comprehensive Guide To Beating Diabetes - Dramatically Improve Your Blood Sugar Control, Reduce And Eliminate Your Need For Insulin Shots.
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