Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and other signs, as distinct from a single illness or condition. The World Health Organization recognizes three main forms of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (occurring during pregnancy), which have similar signs, symptoms, and consequences, but different causes and population distributions. Ultimately, all forms are due to the beta cells of the pancreas being unable to produce sufficient insulin to prevent hyperglycemia. Type 1 is usually due to autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells which produce insulin. Type 2 is characterized by tissue-wide insulin resistance and varies widely; it sometimes progresses to loss of beta cell function. Gestational diabetes is similar to type 2 diabetes, in that it involves insulin resistance; the hormones of pregnancy cause insulin resistance in those women genetically predisposed to developing this condition.
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- Diabetes treatment products
- What the American Diabetess Association has to say
- Diabetes related links
- Desserts people with diabetes can enjoy
- Making healthy food choices
- New YouTube vids
- Healthy Recipe
- Reader Feedback
- UNDERSTANDING Type 2 Diabetes
- Great animation that helps explain type 2 diabetes.
- Who can get diabetes
- Unfortunately, these risk factors you can't control.
- Dibetes Symptoms
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What IS Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes sugar to build up in your blood.Diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Diabetes treatment products
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What the American Diabetess Association has to say
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.
There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease.
In order to determine whether or not a patient has pre-diabetes or diabetes, health care providers conduct a Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG) or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). Either test can be used to diagnose pre-diabetes or diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends the FPG because it is easier, faster, and less expensive to perform.
With the FPG test, a fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dl signals pre-diabetes. A person with a fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dl or higher has diabetes.
In the OGTT test, a person's blood glucose level is measured after a fast and two hours after drinking a glucose-rich beverage. If the two-hour blood glucose level is between 140 and 199 mg/dl, the person tested has pre-diabetes. If the two-hour blood glucose level is at 200 mg/dl or higher, the person tested has diabetes.
There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease.
In order to determine whether or not a patient has pre-diabetes or diabetes, health care providers conduct a Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG) or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). Either test can be used to diagnose pre-diabetes or diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends the FPG because it is easier, faster, and less expensive to perform.
With the FPG test, a fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dl signals pre-diabetes. A person with a fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dl or higher has diabetes.
In the OGTT test, a person's blood glucose level is measured after a fast and two hours after drinking a glucose-rich beverage. If the two-hour blood glucose level is between 140 and 199 mg/dl, the person tested has pre-diabetes. If the two-hour blood glucose level is at 200 mg/dl or higher, the person tested has diabetes.
Diabetes related links
- Glucose M1
- Studies have indicated that the ingredients in Glucose-M1 may help maintain normal blood sugar levels for people with Type-1 Diabetes.
Glucose-M1 is not a cure for diabetes and should not be used as a substitution for an approved treatment - but the ingredients in this product have been shown to have a positive effect on blood sugar levels. - Glucose M2
- The most common form of diabetes is Type II, which accounts for 90% of all diabetes cases. Individuals with Type II diabetes are usually 40 years of age, and have an increased chance of being overweight. Glucose-M2 is specifically formulated for those with Type II diabetes. Although this product should not be used to replace any medication, it may be helpful for stabilizing blood sugar levels which could create a variety of benefits.
- American Diabetes Organization
- The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading 501(C)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities.
- UK Diabetes Organization
- Diabetes UK is the largest organization in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.
- A natural sweetener
- Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar.
Has no calories.
Is suitable for people with diabetes.
Can be used in any food or beverage.
Stays sweet during cooking and baking.
Looks, feels, and tastes exactly like sugar.
Leaves no unpleasant aftertaste, unlike artificial sweeteners.
Reduces sugar and carbohydrate cravings.
Is tooth friendly.
Has a low glycemic index.
Desserts people with diabetes can enjoy
Apple Cranberry Streusel Pie.
Number of Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
Ingredients
Name Measure Weight
Pastry for single crust 9-inch pie 1 ea ---
Equal® Spoonful OR 24 packets Equal® sweetener 1 cup ---
cornstarch 1 Tbsp ---
fresh or frozen, thawed cranberries 1 1/2 cups ---
apple cider or unsweetened apple juice 1 cup ---
Equal® Spoonful OR 6 packets Equal® sweetener 1/4 cup ---
ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp ---
ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ---
salt 1/4 tsp ---
sliced, cored, peeled Granny Smith or other baking apples 5 cups ---
quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats, uncooked 1/4 cup ---
all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp ---
Equal® Spoonful OR 12 packets Equal® sweetener 1/2 cup ---
ground cinnamon 1 tsp ---
ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ---
cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces 4 Tbsp ---
Preparation Instructions
1 For Pie Filling, roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1-inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge.
2 Combine 1 cup Equal Spoonful and cornstarch in small saucepan. Stir in cranberries and apple cider. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.
3 Combine ? cup Equal Spoonful, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; sprinkle over apples in large bowl. Toss to coat. Pour cranberry mixture over apples and mix gently. Arrange fruit in pie pastry.
4 For Streusel Topping, combine oats, flour, ? cup Equal Spoonful, cinnamon and nutmeg in small bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit in pie pastry.
5 Bake pie in preheated 400 degree F oven 50 to 60 minutes or until pastry is golden and apples are tender. Cover pie loosely with aluminum foil during last 20 to 30 minutes of baking time if browning too quickly. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
-American Diabetes Association
Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
Ingredients
Name Measure Weight
Pastry for single crust 9-inch pie 1 ea ---
Equal® Spoonful OR 24 packets Equal® sweetener 1 cup ---
cornstarch 1 Tbsp ---
fresh or frozen, thawed cranberries 1 1/2 cups ---
apple cider or unsweetened apple juice 1 cup ---
Equal® Spoonful OR 6 packets Equal® sweetener 1/4 cup ---
ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp ---
ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ---
salt 1/4 tsp ---
sliced, cored, peeled Granny Smith or other baking apples 5 cups ---
quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats, uncooked 1/4 cup ---
all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp ---
Equal® Spoonful OR 12 packets Equal® sweetener 1/2 cup ---
ground cinnamon 1 tsp ---
ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ---
cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces 4 Tbsp ---
Preparation Instructions
1 For Pie Filling, roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1-inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge.
2 Combine 1 cup Equal Spoonful and cornstarch in small saucepan. Stir in cranberries and apple cider. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.
3 Combine ? cup Equal Spoonful, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; sprinkle over apples in large bowl. Toss to coat. Pour cranberry mixture over apples and mix gently. Arrange fruit in pie pastry.
4 For Streusel Topping, combine oats, flour, ? cup Equal Spoonful, cinnamon and nutmeg in small bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit in pie pastry.
5 Bake pie in preheated 400 degree F oven 50 to 60 minutes or until pastry is golden and apples are tender. Cover pie loosely with aluminum foil during last 20 to 30 minutes of baking time if browning too quickly. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
-American Diabetes Association
Making healthy food choices
Knowing what to eat can be confusing. Everywhere you turn, there is news about what is or isn't good for you. Some basic principles have weathered the fad diets, and have stood the test of time. Here are a few tips on making healthful food choices for you and your entire family.
Eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Try picking from the rainbow of colors available to maximize variety. Eat non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans with meals.
Choose whole grain foods over processed grain products. Try brown rice with your stir fry or whole wheat spaghetti with your favorite pasta sauce.
Include dried beans (like kidney or pinto beans) and lentils into your meals.
Include fish in your meals 2-3 times a week.
Choose lean meats like cuts of beef and pork that end in "loin" such as pork loin and sirloin. Remove the skin from chicken and turkey.
Choose non-fat dairy such as skim milk, non-fat yogurt and non-fat cheese.
Choose water and calorie-free "diet" drinks instead of regular soda, fruit punch, sweet tea and other sugar-sweetened drinks.
Choose liquid oils for cooking instead of solid fats that can be high in saturated and trans fats. Remember that fats are high in calories. If you're trying to lose weight, watch your portion sizes of added fats.
Cut back on high calorie snack foods and desserts like chips, cookies, cakes, and full-fat ice cream.
Eating too much of even healthful foods can lead to weight gain. Watch your portion sizes.
Eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Try picking from the rainbow of colors available to maximize variety. Eat non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans with meals.
Choose whole grain foods over processed grain products. Try brown rice with your stir fry or whole wheat spaghetti with your favorite pasta sauce.
Include dried beans (like kidney or pinto beans) and lentils into your meals.
Include fish in your meals 2-3 times a week.
Choose lean meats like cuts of beef and pork that end in "loin" such as pork loin and sirloin. Remove the skin from chicken and turkey.
Choose non-fat dairy such as skim milk, non-fat yogurt and non-fat cheese.
Choose water and calorie-free "diet" drinks instead of regular soda, fruit punch, sweet tea and other sugar-sweetened drinks.
Choose liquid oils for cooking instead of solid fats that can be high in saturated and trans fats. Remember that fats are high in calories. If you're trying to lose weight, watch your portion sizes of added fats.
Cut back on high calorie snack foods and desserts like chips, cookies, cakes, and full-fat ice cream.
Eating too much of even healthful foods can lead to weight gain. Watch your portion sizes.
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Healthy Recipe
I love Raisin-Oatmeal Cookies!
Number of Servings: 48
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Ingredients
Name Measure Weight
Equal® Spoonful OR 30 packets Equal® sweetener 1 1/4 cups ---
unsweetened applesauce (apple butter my be substituted) 1 cup ---
firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup ---
stick butter or margarine, softened 6 Tbsp ---
egg 1 ea ---
2% milk 1/3 cup ---
vanilla 2 tsp ---
all-purpose flour 2 cups ---
baking soda 1 tsp ---
cinnamon, ground 1 tsp ---
ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ---
salt 1/4 tsp ---
quick oats, uncooked 1 1/2 cups ---
raisins 1 cup ---
Preparation Instructions
1 Combine Equal?, applesauce, brown sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until well blended. Stir in combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually mix in oats and raisins until well combined.
2 Drop by tablespoonfuls onto lightly sprayed baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
-diabetes.org
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Ingredients
Name Measure Weight
Equal® Spoonful OR 30 packets Equal® sweetener 1 1/4 cups ---
unsweetened applesauce (apple butter my be substituted) 1 cup ---
firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup ---
stick butter or margarine, softened 6 Tbsp ---
egg 1 ea ---
2% milk 1/3 cup ---
vanilla 2 tsp ---
all-purpose flour 2 cups ---
baking soda 1 tsp ---
cinnamon, ground 1 tsp ---
ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ---
salt 1/4 tsp ---
quick oats, uncooked 1 1/2 cups ---
raisins 1 cup ---
Preparation Instructions
1 Combine Equal?, applesauce, brown sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until well blended. Stir in combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually mix in oats and raisins until well combined.
2 Drop by tablespoonfuls onto lightly sprayed baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
-diabetes.org
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UNDERSTANDING Type 2 Diabetes
When you have type 2 diabetes, your body is unable to properly use the sugar called glucose.Glucose is created when your body breaks down food to use for energy.
Your body uses glucose as its main source of fuel with the help of a hormone called insulin.
Insulin acts like a key to unlock the body's cells, so glucose can enter and serve as fuel for the cells.
This is how most people's bodies maintain a fairly normal amount of sugar in the bloodstream.
That's not the case with type 2 diabetes.
People with type 2 diabetes can't maintain normal sugar levels.
This happens either because the body doesn't make enough insulin or because the body can't use its own natural insulin properly-a process called insulin resistance.
High blood sugar sets off processes that can lead to complications, like heart, kidney, and eye disease, or other serious problems.
The good news is that healthy eating, exercise, and, possibly, medication can help.
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Who can get diabetes
Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Many others have it and don't know it. Millions more have a condition called pre-diabetes, which means that they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.Several things put you at risk for type 2 diabetes. You can control some of these factors, such as:
Your weight. Too much body fat is a main risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Smoking. This makes it harder for you to control your blood sugar.
Lack of being active. Being inactive can lead to excess body fat, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.
High blood pressure and/or high cholesterol. These conditions are linked to type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Unfortunately, these risk factors you can't control.
Risk factors you can't control:Family history. Your risk is higher, if you have a close relative (parent, brother, sister) with diabetes.
Gestational diabetes, or having a baby who weighs more than 9 pounds. Women who have diabetes during pregnancy or have a large baby are at greater risk for diabetes later in life, usually type 2 diabetes.
Age. Type 2 diabetes is more common in people age 40 and older, but it is rising among young people who are overweight and inactive.
Ethnic group. African Americans, Latinos, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders are more likely to develop diabetes.
The more risk factors you have, the more likely you will get type 2 diabetes.
Dibetes Symptoms
Many people with type 2 diabetes never show any signs. But some people do show symptoms. The most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes are:Greater need to urinate
Frequent hunger or thirst
Weight loss
Blurred vision
Tingling/numbness in hands or feet
Feeling tired
Very dry skin
Slow-healing sores
Infections
These symptoms are caused by high blood sugar. Some may seem minor. With time, they can lead to much more serious health problems. But, if you manage your blood sugar now, you may reduce your risk of complications from diabetes later.
