Hope for Parents with Diabetes Children Soon parents will be able to sleep a little easier knowing that their child will not go into a coma if their glucose levels has dropped too low (hypoglycemia) during their sleep and they did not know about it. A team of researchers at the University of California has developed an [...] […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cited Abbott Laboratories diabetic care unit for falling to establish and maintain adequate procedures for validating device designs. Other points that the FDA inspector raised in their letter dated 2 July to Abbott Laboratories are; The companies failure to address the manufacture of empty blister packs Finding scratch […]
Warner’s Safe Diabetes Cure, 1880-1920. I came across this retro “Snake Oil” type Diabetic Cure over in dlife forum from richard0157. Although an obvious spammer from the past. Warner gave a good diet for diabetics on the label The price seems fair even if it is just for the diet. Pine Pienaar Info Ps. See more Snake Oil cures at [...] […]
Metformin – Signs of Diabetes Every wondered what will happened if you do not take your Metformin dosage on time or over dose. Accidentally forgot that you already have taken you meds and you take another dosage. There is so many questions that comes up when you are new to Diabetes, questions like; Why do my body fell [...] […]
Kathy Smith is a mother of two in her Fifties and she looks great – she is a firm believer that exercise is one of the best ways to fight the Diabetes Signs Symptoms. Get her audio CD here… addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabeticssignssymptoms.com%2Fdiabetics-exercise-plan%2F231'; addthis_title = 'Kathy+Smith+and+Diabetes+Symptoms […]
Diabetics Foods – Magnesium Benefits Most people have a magnesium deficiency Magnesium is used mainly in the brain, muscles and skeleton but is also responsible for more than 300 enzyme reactions and is found in all body tissues. It is need to make energy threw your cells Body chemical pumps use it to work It stabilize membranes Helps muscles to relax. It […]
New to Diabetes If you just been diagnose with Type two diabetes, Welcome! to one of the fastest growing communities in the world. You have most properly been asking yourself “Why Me”, “How”, “What now” and you have now turned to the Internet to find a “cure for diabetes“. Don’t worry these overwhelming emotions [...] […]
“If your doctor tries to discourage you from lowering your blood sugar, find a new doctor”. An Accord study has been used to indicate that by lower your blood sugar that it could increase the risk of heart attacks. Sulfonylureas, Actos and Avandia was some of the drugs used for the tests and they are [...] […]
Sorry! That sounds a bit harsh; she pricks herself four times plus daily to monitor her blood sugar levels. Nicole Johnson Miss America 1999 is living with Type 1 diabetes since she was nineteen years old. Wearing a insulin pump hasn’t slowed this super woman and mother. Now 36 years old. She [...] […]
Diabetes and Alcohol Fitness Our social structures make it difficult for a person to be sociable and not to consume alcohol. At every work or sports gathering alcohol is always present in some form, if not then it is in the food. Even some churches advocate that you must consumed wine. [...] […]
B12 Deficiency
Use of metformin (brand names include Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Riomet, and Glumetza) may inhibit your B12 absorption, especially at higher doses
Signs to look for:
1. Fatigue, lack of energy, muscle weakness, tingling in your extremities
2. Mental fogginess or problems with your memory, trouble sleeping
3. Mood swings, especially feelings of apathy or lack of motivation
Symptoms of long-term, chronic B12 deficiency can include:
depression
dementia and Alzheimer’s
anemia
neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions
female fertility and childbearing problems
heart disease and cancer
Other effects are
proper food digestion and absorption
healthy nervous system function
formation of red blood cells
proper circulation
healthy immune system function
mood regulation
mental clarity, concentration, memory function
If you’re over 50 or a vegan/vegetarian, your chances of being vitamin B12 deficient are higher than average
B12 is present in natural form in chicken, beef, pork, eggs, milk, seafood. Read more……
Bad news for beverage companies and restaurant chains because some experts might call for tax on sugary soft drinks. Soft drink and junk food raises blood pressure. People who consume sweetened soft drinks and junk food at night are more likely to gain weight faster than those that don’t.
According to Dr. Richard Johnson of the University of Colorado-Denver excessive fructose intake may have a role in the worldwide epidemic of obesity and diabetes! Read more…..
Diabetes Management Software Bayer’s CONTOUR USB meter is the first and only blood glucose-monitor that plugs directly to a PC or MAC providing users with instant access to information that can help optimize diabetes management. The meter can store up to 2,000 test results. With the CONTOUR USB meter, patients are able to review their results with their healthcare professional during an office visit, over the phone, or via email, giving them the opportunity to make treatment adjustments, such as taking action to reduce their A1C levels, if necessary.”Measurement of A1C provides an average assessment of blood sugar levels over the past three months In fact, even a one-percent reduction in A1C reduces the risk of serious complications by 40 percent.
Bayer’s CONTOUR USB meter will soon be available for sale in the U.S
Losing weight is Hard! Friends that share their trails and tips with you does make the situation more manageable. Having healthy, living, eating friends around has changed the “weightless situation” to a “way of life” and it is great getting up and improving your whole life balance small parts at a time! Following are gems that was shared by my Friends over at DiabetesDaily.
Insulin is the primary fat storage hormone in the body.
It also turns off lipase–the enzyme that burns fat.
If you are injecting insulin or taking any of the “oral hypoglycemic” medications (sulfonylureas), you should work with your doctor to reduce doses as you cut back on your carbs or you’ll risk going low.
I have found that once I eliminated breads, pasta, chips, potatoes, and fruits that my cravings for these have disappeared
You may find that weight drops quickly initially as the glycogen stores with a significant amount of water weight attached to them are depleted
Fat-burning, however, takes time
but a pound per week is considered a good level of weight loss generally.
a higher protein, fat diet does wonders to keep one satisfied
hunger is not there like it was when eating higher carbs
sometimes appetite will kick in after reading food posts
changing up the kinds of exercise will help spark weight loss
use a low carb diet and it has been very effective
One thing that you have to be careful with when you do intense exercise is that when you are finished, sometime you are starving and eat more calories than you burned off.
Even 30 minutes of exercise may only burn off 300 calories. If you eat 2 slices of bread or a bagel you’ve eaten that much.
To lose 1 pound you need to burn 3500 calories
That is a lot of exercise or you can try cutting 500 calories a day
add more protein and fat. I started eating things like bacon,eggs, low carb toast for breakfast. I stayed full for 4 hours
keep food journals with the food we eat, carb and calorie count and what our bg’s are 1 or 2 hours after.
BG’s should be below 140.
I make sure I have enough to eat to make it through the class. Sometimes I’ll make a strawberry whey smoothie.
I finish exercising I usually eat something small that has protein
By eliminating pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, etc I’ve been able to eat a lot of other foods instead
Things like oatmeal, toast, rice, potatoes, fruit and yogurt are all carbs
changed breakfast to bacon and eggs, had vegetables or boiled eggs for snacks and meat and vegetables for lunch and dinner you would see a big drop in weight
eat 50-75 carbs a day I probably eat 1600 calories a day and lose about 1/2 pound-1 pound a week
people think breakfast has to be cereal based. That is the worst thing for diabetics
As we age, we do need to be more careful with exercise
menopause has played havoc with my body
important to warm up correctly
drink lots of water
know the limits of your own body
Sometimes it’s better to do gentler types of exercise like walking or pilates or yoga
limit it to 1 or 2 times a week and don’t try to overload bar with heavy weights
cut back on heavy exercise and did milder things like walking
I have to listen to my body
warm up ahead of time
stretching after a workout
was in trouble when the 7 month pregnant woman lapped me twice
lost a lot of weight but it has taken 7 years to do it
The closer you get to your goal the harder it is
Sometimes just making small changes like swapping bread and using lettuce for sandwiches or swapping pasta out and adding another salad for dinner
I’m determined to be a fit and trim woman in her 60’s.
lose weight in 10-15 pounds segments and then plateau
Diet is much more important than exercise when it comes to losing weight
small snack can negate the effects of an hour of exercise
you should look at your total calorie consumption
Keeping a detailed food log may help
To lose weight, you will need to eat fewer calories in a day than the body burns.
the body doesn’t like using up it’s carefully stored reserves of fat, so it will try it’s best to get you to eat something to make up the energy deficit
most people seem to snack whenever they feel even slightly hungry – which is what causes weight to stay where it is ( or go up ).
It doesn’t have to be a huge drop in calories a day, even a small deficit will cause weight loss in the long run
dropping 200 calories a day is equivalent to losing about 0.5lb of fat a week
giving up just 1 chocolate bar a day, you can lose about 14kg/28lb/2 stone in a year
The president’s speech to Congress Wednesday contained a variety of simplifications and omissions in laying out what he wants to do about health insurance.
OBAMA: “I will not sign a plan that adds one dime to our deficits either now or in the future. Period.”
OBAMA: “Nothing in this plan will require you or your employer to change the coverage or the doctor you have.”
OBAMA: “The reforms I’m proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally.” One congressman, South Carolina Republican Joe Wilson, shouted “You lie!” from his seat in the House chamber when Obama made this assertion.
OBAMA: “Don’t pay attention to those scary stories about how your benefits will be cut. … That will never happen on my watch. I will protect Medicare.”
OBAMA: Requiring insurance companies to cover preventive care like mammograms and colonoscopies “makes sense, it saves money, and it saves lives.”
OBAMA: “If you lose your job or change your job, you will be able to get coverage. If you strike out on your own and start a small business, you will be able to get coverage.”
OBAMA: “There are now more than 30 million American citizens who cannot get coverage.”
Has this man got it tuff, to assure and inspire a nation that things are O K – while keeping a firm hand on the budget.
Physical eduction was not President Obama’s favourte class back in 1960. That all changed with the promise of a Star cloth badge with eagle-emblazoned. This moved him form a bystander to a active participant in dodge ball. President Obama is one of the fittest recent president.
President Obama address this week will be overweight and obese children.
A Presidential Physical Fitness Award from Barack Obama surely will prove inspiring to all children big and small. When it comes to fitness, he is a role model, and he should encourage children to become more active. Read more
