June 5, 2008 (5 weeks ago) – 7:36 pm
by Mark Hall
The metabolic disorder that does not allow processed food to be converted into energy or growth properly is called diabetes. Glucose is the body’s natural fuel source provided by the food we eat. Diabetes causes problems with the distribution of glucose in the bloodstream. If this glucose remains in the blood and is not absorbed in to the body as it needs to, abnormally high levels of blood glucose or high blood sugar levels as it is also known as, occur.
This subject has comprehensive information available on other sites and the information about the condition in this article has been made short to enable easy and quick understanding. Mainly affecting children and young adults, type 1 or juvenile onset diabetes occurs when insulin production stops completely; this can occur at any age but diabetics must take daily insulin injections in order to survive. Insulin is used by the body to regulate the amount of glucose the blood contains. The second form of diabetes usually affects people when they are of mature years; this type happens when not enough insulin is being produced or it isn’t being used properly, but it can normally be treated through diet.
June 5, 2008 (5 weeks ago) – 5:50 pm
by Julia Hanf
It is widely known that exercise helps combat the symptoms of diabetes. Along with nutrition modifications, it helps diabetics lead healthier lives thereby avoiding serious complications associated with the disease. Recommended forms of exercise vary according to a person’s interests and abilities. Exercise works to lower blood glucose or blood sugar levels by increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin and using glucose as fuel. In addition, exercise can reduce stress level which has been linked to diabetes.
Yoga has shown some beneficial results in curing diabetes. The yoga exercises that are prescribed for curing diabetes is different from hatha yoga exercise because it involves positions tailored to treat certain conditions, as well as meditation, relaxation and stretching exercises.
Diabetes affects up to five percent of the world population. It is continually increasing in numbers daily. There are three commonly known types of diabetes, Type I, Type II and Gestational diabetes. Of the three, the most widely publicized is the noninsulin-depended diabetes mellitus, or NIDDM, commonly known as Type II. There are many factors that contribute to the onset of diabetes including lifestyle and genetic factors. While genetic factors predispose an individual to develop the disease, healthy choices are the key in preventing the onset of diabetes. Increasing activity that helps maintain healthy weight and stress levels is a crucial part of any prevention or management plan.
June 5, 2008 (5 weeks ago) – 2:38 pm
by Delynda Lardone
Being on a vegetarian diet is an easy to way to keep your sugar level balanced when you have diabetes. The vegetarian diet actually has everything that a diabetic diet has and it also helps you maintain a normal level of blood sugar.
The vegetarian diet not only stabilizes a diabetic’s blood sugar level, but it also helps them get off their medications, including those who previously had to take insulin injections. This level of control allows diabetic vegetarians to feel secure that they are indeed eating the correct food to promote their optimal health.
Vegetarians consume a larger percentage of fiber than non-vegetarians which helps strengthen their health. This is because fiber slows down the body’s dispensation of carbohydrates, which assists a diabetic in keeping a stabilized blood sugar level.
Another perk that diabetics can look forward to when on a vegetarian diet is that their overall health is much better. They have a tendency to have lower incidences of heart disease and lower blood pressure. A person following a vegetarian diet definitely has lower daily calorie consumption, eats less saturated fat, and uses less cholesterol. They also have a diet that consists of more fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
June 4, 2008 (5 weeks ago) – 6:58 pm
by Julia Hanf
20.8 million people suffer from diabetes in the United States. There are three kinds of diabetes, Type I, Type II and Gestational diabetes. Of the three, Type I affects 175.600 people, that’s .22%, according to the American Diabetes Association. What exactly causes the disease is still unclear. We do know that there are certain factors that can influence whether a person develops the disease.
Those include genetics and the lifestyle choices. Experts know that diabetes has existed since the 19th century, that the pancreas is directly responsible for the production of insulin and that somehow, insulin unlocks the body’s cells to convert glucose into usable energy. Other than that, the disease is greatly individualized. How a person cares for themselves prior to the onset, as well as management of the disease determines what quality of life he or she will experience.
June 4, 2008 (5 weeks ago) – 1:48 am
by Julia Hanf
The Atkins diet principles lay the foundation for a healthy, more balanced way of eating than the standard American diet. Its emphasis is on using good carbohydrates in balance with adequate protein. This is in stark contrast to what most Americans eat on a daily basis. The average American eats lots of processed foods that have hidden sugars and highly processed carbohydrates. This has put most Americans on the road to diabetes and pre-diabetic conditions. What is sad is that diabetes has a predictable set of stages and that they can be easily recognized.
To begin with, Type II diabetes is a disease that is a direct result of insulin resistance. This means that the body can no longer produce sufficient insulin to lower blood sugar levels. In youth, our bodies were able to digest and metabolize food more efficiently. A then-healthy pancreas worked to produce and release adequate amounts of insulin, no matter how many carbohydrates or sugar we ate. Of course, there may have been other consequences of unhealthy eating habits such as weight gain or mood swings but it didn’t matter that much at the time.
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