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Travel tips for Diabetes Patients

2009-01-13T02:21:00.000-08:00

Diabetes is a chronic illness and needs to be continuously managed. However, it does not mean that diabetics cannot travel or will have any problems while on a trip. There are only some tips that the patient needs to keep in mind to have a tension-free and safe holiday.Get the location and duration of the trip approved by the treating physician.If possible, get the doctor to prescribe medication

Diabetes Risk Factors in Teens

2009-01-12T02:25:00.000-08:00

Usually below mentioned points are the major risk factors of Diabetes in Teenagers. Family history of diabetes Low activity level Poor diet Excess body weight (especially around the waist) Age greater than 10 years or more but no physical activity. High blood pressure High blood levels of triglycerides (a type of fat molecule) HDL cholesterol of less than 35 Impaired

Dealing with Ups and Downs of Diabetes in Teen ages. (PART2)

2009-01-09T08:17:00.000-08:00

Take Action!It’s time for YOU to do something about your diabetes care.Set goals for what you will do. Start small and work your way up. For example: “I will cut down on regular soda and drink water instead.” When that’s going well…take the next step. Add another goal “I will dance or bike ride a couple of times a week.” Then add a new goal “I will eat smaller servings of cookies, burgers, and

Dealing with Ups and Downs of Diabetes in Teen ages. (PART1)

2009-01-09T07:19:00.000-08:00

Feel good about yourself. Get help to deal with the ups and downs of diabetes. Seek support from other teens and take action to manage your diabetes one step at a time.FeelingsMany teens like you deal with diabetes everyday. Most of the time, it’s not a problem, you just deal with it. But sometimes, you may just want it to go away. Do you ever…1. Ask “why me?”2. Think you’re the only one who

Dealing with Diabetes (Types, Symptoms, Diet, and after Effects)

2008-12-25T10:58:00.000-08:00

Improper diet and lack of exercise are the main causes of diabetes. This is not a disease of a special age group; every one from the category (New-born to 85 year old) can have diabetes. The diabetes started off with common (ignore able) symptoms but left untreated very dangerous symptoms, which sometimes can cause a very irreversible loss to our dears lives. The common diabetes symptoms includes

Diabetes, Herbal treatments, and people believe.

2008-12-25T10:35:00.000-08:00

Home remedies, herbal treatments are very popular in curing diabetes. A recent study conducted by the Department of Human Nutrition, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, in collaboration with Nutrients Requirements and Functions Laboratory, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland, has shown that taking a small quantity of cinnamon, from one to six grams per day, may

Diabetes and Heart Disease

2008-11-14T23:13:00.000-08:00

People with diabetes are more likely to get heart disease. When you have diabetes, your blood sugar level is often much higher than it should be. Too much sugar in the blood can cause damage to many parts of the body, including blood vessels. Some lifestyle habits may also raise the risk of heart disease. Here are few points to remember to avoid the diseases associated with diabetes. Reduce Your

High and Low Diabetes Feelings

2008-11-11T06:42:00.000-08:00

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)This often happens when the person with diabetes has eaten too much, has too little insulin in his or her body, or is under a lot of stress. Be alert for these signs in your relative:- Frequent need to urinate- Drowsiness- Nausea- Extreme thirst or hunger- Blurred visionLow blood sugar(hypoglycemia)This often happens when the person with diabetes has not eaten very

Diabetes and Depression

2008-11-10T02:40:00.000-08:00

It's hard to hear that i have diabetes, and it's hard to live with diabetes every day. There's never a break from diabetes. Caring for our diabetes takes a lot of effort, and the burden can seem like more than we can handle. Feeling sad and blue and depressed at times is common among people with diabetes, but this is nothing to feel ashamed of. Serious depression is a medical problem. If any one

Diabetes Food Pyramid

2008-11-09T14:47:00.000-08:00

The Diabetes Food Pyramid divides food into six groups. These groups or sections on the pyramid vary in size. The largest group -- grains, beans, and starchy vegetables -- is on the bottom. This means that you should eat more servings of grains, beans, and starchy vegetables than of any of the other foods. The smallest group -- fats, sweets, and alcohol -- is at the top of the pyramid. This tells

Diabetic Patient's Feet care

2008-11-09T14:10:00.000-08:00

When you have diabetes, taking good care of your feet is very important. Poor foot care can lead to serious problems, including possibly having to remove the foot or leg.As a person with diabetes, you are more vulnerable to foot problems because the disease can damage your nerves and reduce blood flow to your feet. Here are some diabetes foot care tips to follow. Quit smoking Smoking can worsen

Diagnostic Ranges for Diabetes Level in Blood

2008-11-09T13:51:00.000-08:00

1. A normal glucose reading should be lower than 70---110 mg/dL upon waking in the morning (Atleast 8-10 Hour Fasting)2. A Random glucose reading should be lower or equals to 140 mg/dL (Two hours after Meal)Scale:(70-110) (<=140) (>140 & <170) (170---200 Plan for Exercise) (200 and Above, Immediately See the Doctor)

Symptoms and Complications of Diabetes

2008-11-09T13:40:00.000-08:00

The most common early diabetes symptoms are:-Skin irritation and diseases-Skin infections-Poor skin healing-Athlete’s foot-Sexual problem-Blurry vision-Malaise-Drowsiness-Numbness of the hands-Weight loss or weight gainOther more extreme diabetes symptoms are:-Excessive urination-Excessive thirstiness-Dehydration-Weight loss even with an increased appetite-Tiredness, fatigue, nausea, and

Introduction to Diabetes

2008-11-09T13:26:00.000-08:00

Diabetes: An IntroductionThe word diabetes was first given by the Greek physician Arateus in the 2nd century describe patients with great thirst and excessive variation. In the 17the century, it was observed that urine of diabetic patients was sweet, so the word mellitus, meaning “honey” was added to it. The sweet urine of diabetics is due to increased blood sugar level which leads to spillage of