Complications of Diabetes – Diabetic retinopathy
It may cause sudden (acute) or chronic complications. Usually it is because of the poor control of blood glucose. I. Acute complications Hypoglycaemia It is associated with very low blood sugar levels in the blood. You can get hypoglycaemia when take more diabetic medications, not taking enough food, or do very exhausting exercises.If you notice the […]
Diabetes – Treatment of Type1 and Type2 With Herbs. New And Alternative Methods
Symptoms They include excessive urination, thirst, fatigue and nausea.Risk factors for development of diabetes are:overweightfamily factorshigh blood pressure and high cholesterollack of exercisepregnancyaged over 40 years What is Diabetes? During the digestion process, food converts into a sugar called glucose. Glucose (blood sugar) is a major source of fuel for the body. After food converting (into glucose), it […]
9 Simple Ways to Increase Your Physical Activity
Regardless of your shape or size, physical activity has been shown to add years to your life, and life to your years. But believe it or not, the benefits of physical activity are not restricted to exercise performed in the gym. In fact, one of the easiest ways to improve your health may be through […]
The Importance of Diet in Diabetes
Most items of food contain carbohydrate, protein and fat. Cereals are rich in carbohydrate. Lentils, lean meat, chicken and fish are rich in protein. Oils, nuts and milk cream are rich in fats. Fats are rich in calorie. 1g of fat provides 9 calorie, while 1g of carbohydrate and 1 g of protein provide 4 […]
Facts about Diabetes that You should Know
What is Diabetes Diabetes is one of the most common health disorders found all over the world. Approximately one in every 25 people are affected by Diabetes and a large population is predisposed to suffer from it. With all the advancements in modern medicine, we have failed to find a cure for it. We do […]
Top 20 Tips to Beat Diabetes
1: Awareness of the Disease To be able to successfully prevent any disease, you should first know what are the causes of the condition and what preventive measures can be taken. So, make sure you read about Diabetes or ask your doctors about it. 2: Physical Activity Physical activity, in the form of walking, jogging, […]
Exercise to Control Type 2 Diabetes
Many factors contribute to the onset of diabetes, including genetic predisposition and diet. But exercise can help reduce the odds of getting and the severity of this disease. Diabetes comes in two types, Type I and Type II. In either case, the body has difficulty regulating the level of blood glucose. Glucose is the primary […]
Control Diabetes Through Walking – 4 Top Tips
What can you do to reduce your weight and increase your health if you already have Type 2 Diabetes? You can walk it off. Walking is an excellent way for people with diabetes to get a cardiovascular workout no matter what shape you are in. When you walk, you will not only improve blood circulation throughout […]
Diet Tips for Type 1 Diabetes
Current nutrition recommendations for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus are rooted in the same principles as those established for all healthy children and adolescents without diabetes. Individualized meal plans should emphasize a wide variety of healthy food choices to meet the recommended nutrient intakes for essential vitamins and minerals, energy, and fiber […]