Showing posts with label Diabetes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diabetes. Show all posts

Sunday, June 8, 2014

DIABETES MELLITUS TREATMENT

Identify your own needs

Diabetes mellitus treatment comes in a variety options that we can choose with consider the condition of the body and ability to live it by ourselves. The main goal of the treatment to be performed in fact boils down to the same goal, namely to maintain near-normal blood sugar levels and prevent blood sugar levels from escalating in the direction that could endanger ourselves. First treatment of diabetes mellitus is diet - a treatment we can do if we are patient with diabetes is a healthy diet. A healthy diet means we must be rigorous in selecting any kind of food we eat, including dose and the portion that will be we eat. Eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables will lead to a healthy body condition and optimal. In addition, avoidance of various types of sweet foods is a mandatory requirement that we must obey - as well as the consumption of red meat and fatty foods should we subtract. Don’t forget to consumption of a variety of foods contains complex carbohydrates to keep our body as healthy as whole wheat bread to brown rice).

The second diabetes mellitus treatment that we can apply is to do exercises. Many people say that suffering from diabetes or less will have a negative impact on quality of life. Well, the statement is strictly true when the diabetics prefer to promote their lifestyles rather than their own health. If we do not want diabetes that we have brings a negative impact to our lives, then do regular exercise every day is the key. By moving each limb and perform other activities such as walking or cycling for a few minutes each day, then we will burn the sugar that is in the body more quickly and the end result is, we are able to control diabetes that we have. People with diabetes have a treatment that is different from one to each other depending on the type of diabetes they have. If we are people with diabetes type 1, then we must apply the treatment by injecting insulin into the body manually. The number of injections that we need will largely depend on the severity of type 1 diabetes that we suffer - similarly, the treatment for patients with diabetes type 2 or gestational diabetes.

Friday, June 6, 2014

DIABETES SYMPTOMS

Know and beware of it

Diabetes symptoms we can see from some of the following: (1) Experiencing weight loss that cannot be explained; (2) Frequent urination; (3) Often feel thirsty; (4) Having increased appetite; (5) often experience weakness and fatigue; (6) Blurred vision; and (7) Frequent nausea. In addition to experiencing symptoms such as those mentioned above, we also have to go through a series of laboratory tests to ensure that the illness is diabetes. Typically, the test is a test performed to diagnose diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. Several tests that would normally be applied to a person who is suspected of developing diabetes among others FPG (Fasting Plasma Glucose) test, an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), Random Plasma Glucose Test, and Hemoglobin A1-c Test.

To reinforce the notion of diabetes symptoms in a person, then it will run some tests and here is the explanation: (1) Fasting Plasma Glucose Test is one test that has been chosen because it is inexpensive, reliable, and very easy to do. We will be fasting for 8 hours (minimum) to perform this test - as the name suggests. When we FPG test scores of less than 100 mg/ dL, then we are not classified as diabetics. When we FPG test scores ranged from 100 to 125 mg/ dL, then we classified as pre - diabetic patients. When we FPG test scores of more than 126 mg/ dL, then we classified as diabetics. (2) Oral Glucose Tolerance Test is a highly effective test used to diagnose diabetes type 2 and gestational diabetes. We will be asked for fasting for 8 hours (minimum) and then drink 75 grams of glucose and water. After 2 hours of drinking the glucose liquid, the OGTT test performed. If the result is less than 139 mg/ dL, then we considered normal. If the result is ranged between 140 to 199 mg/ dL, then we are considered as pre - diabetes. If the result is more than 200 mg/ dL, then we are considered as diabetics. To perform the test in the case of gestational diabetes, the test is conducted 4 times in a span of 4 hours where the women were asked to fasting for 8 hours, then drink 100 grams liquid glucose and water which has been mixed. One sample was taken while fasting, and 3 samples were taken every 1 hour.

Saturday, May 31, 2014

WEIGHT LOSS DIET FOR DIABETIC

Make our healthy become healthier

When we have diabetes, want to apply weight loss diet for diabetic, and want to lose excess weight becomes an ideal body weight, then apply a healthy diet will help us to control blood sugar levels and make our health better. Having a good diet plan is mandatory that we should have because we will need to always follow the plan in order to get the ideal body weight. There are many diet options that we can choose and we can choose one of them to consider several things including the current lifestyle that we embrace. Before deciding to go on a diet, it's good for us to consult to our doctor first. Make sure our doctor knows our diet plan that we will apply and allow doctors to express their opinions. Ask our doctor what we need to avoid and what we should do related to diet we will do. Make sure the physician help us in setting the daily caloric needs so that the weight loss program that we do can be run successfully.

Weight loss diet for diabetic that we can apply is to eat foods low in calories, low in fat, and a diet rich in nutrients that can help in controlling blood sugar. In addition, applying a diet high in fiber will help us in losing weight and making our digestive health is maintained. Do diets high in fiber will also make us feel full longer and we can find the various types of crops such as grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and legumes. Do not forget to drink plenty of water in the diet that we do and make sure we start a high-fiber diet slowly. If we are people with type 2 of diabetes then a healthy diet that we can apply is a low carbohydrate diet.

Friday, May 30, 2014

WEIGHT LOSS DIETS FOR DIABETES

If we are diabetic and want to implement weight loss diets for diabetes, then we need not worry. For people with diabetes a major key that we can do to weight loss is to keep the intake of the food we eat is always balanced. By doing a weight loss program and keep the weight always stable, it will be possible for us to be able to control blood sugar levels. In addition to eating a balanced diet and a diet low in calories, we also have to do the exercise - as well as non diabetic dieters. Then, what kind of a balanced diet we should eat? Well, here is a guide for us. For people with diabetes who want to undertake a program of weight loss, eating more vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats is essential. Try to eat in small portions because the portion size is very important in weight loss diets that we do. Don’t forget to replace red meat with chicken or fish (salmon and other types).

In order for weight loss diets for diabetes running successfully, make sure the food we consume is consist of complex carbohydrate and has a low glycemic index. It is the best solution for diabetics to lose weight and maintain health. Do not forget to be careful with foods that contain calories. Calorie consumption should be limited by choosing low-calorie foods. Also, do not forget to consult a doctor before dieting. It's important that we do so that we can get a good diet plan because doctors would certainly consider everything to see our condition as diabetic. Also, do not forget to monitor the development of diet that we do by recording all kinds of food we eat, how big our eat portions, and others. This needs to be done to make us know the type of food which we must avoid and which types of foods we consume are allowed.