Archive for September, 2009
Foods to Avoid When You’re Diabetic
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Watching what you eat is an important component of diabetes management. If you eat the right foods, you can establish a balance in your body’s glucose levels, keep your diabetes under control, and avoid the complications caused by diabetes. But if you eat the wrong foods, you could be counteracting the effect of your diabetes medication and aggravating your condition. Your doctor should inform you about the foods you can eat and the foods you should avoid. Generally speaking, high-protein foods are safe for diabetics whereas foods foods with high-glycemic index are big no-no’s. If you read on, you’ll find an overview of what foods to avoid when you’re diabetic.
BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL VALUES and DIAGNOSING DIABETES
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009These days blood sugar test or blood glucose test is a common and convenient procedure done for people who are suspected to have diabetes or those who are at a high risk of having this disease. Once diagnosed with diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is of utmost importance. Remember that the level of glucose on the blood cannot be determined based on symptoms alone, that is why a reliable way to measure blood glucose is necessary.
A Guide to Diabetes Mellitus Causes and Treatment
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009The incidence of diabetes mellitus, more normally known as diabetes by most individuals, is increasing in the US. You can be affected by this disease no matter what your race or income bracket. While nobody wants to discover that they have diabetes mellitus, the silver lining to this news is that various treatment alternatives make it quite possible to live with the condition.
Two Natural and Easy Cures for Diabetes
Monday, September 28th, 2009Diabetes can be caused by genetics or a viral infection but for most people, diabetes is the end result of a series of poor lifestyle choices. Your doctor may prescribe a number of pills and expensive treatments to manage your diabetes, but the reality is that there are only two ways to cure to diabetes. They are easy to do, they are 100% natural, and most of all – they won’t cost you a penny. Continue reading to find out what they are.
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Apply For Assistance With Prescription Medicine – Drug Companies Are Easing Up on Restrictions
Monday, September 28th, 2009Newly laid off from her job and suffering from Fibromyalgia and asthma, Kelly White faces a bunch of thorny issues. Once she lost her job in OH a few months before, she lost her healthcare insurance, too, and several of her prescription medicine cost a bundle.
“Having to decide between groceries, apartment rental, and the light bill, I occasionally don’t take my prescription medication,” the 23 -year-old exclaimed. She should not be skipping her medication as it leaves her out of breath and light headed.
TINGLING SENSATION OF THE HANDS AND FEET – Diabetes Symptom
Sunday, September 27th, 2009A lot of symptoms of diabetes can start out subtly, unlike heart attacks or strokes which cause sudden catastrophic emergencies. In some cases, the first thing that a patient notes is a tingling sensation in their hands, and in some others, in soles of their feet. If patients who have this symptom cannot point to a known cause, it is worth further investigation. Most often, the initially affected body parts are the hands and the feet, or the classic “stocking-and-glove” distribution. Patients may describe it as numbness, loss of feeling, or even a “pins and needles” sensation. Regardless of whichever way patients may describe it, the symptom can possibly be attributed to the nerve damage caused by diabetes. This problem with nerve function is called neuropathy.
