IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE IN CONTROLLING DIABETES
Regular exercise is especially important for a person with diabetes. It helps with blood sugar control, weight loss, and high blood pressure. People with diabetes who exercise are less likely to experience a heart attack or stroke than diabetics who not exercise regularly. Exercise, generally helps control blood glucose levels because exercising muscle cells use more sugar and oxygen than those at rest. Exercise also helps insulin to work better. |  |
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| For anyone, the tempting treats that are part and parcel of the holiday season are a thing to be avoided in excess — from sugary, decorated cookies to free-flowing New Year's champagne. But for those with diabetes, avoiding these indulgences takes on special importance. Face it: Many of the finger foods and holiday treats served at your typical get-together are loaded with sugar and fat. In addition to their overall caloric intake, those with diabetes must keep a close eye on what they eat — and how much of it they eat — to avoid potentially dangerous fluctuations in their blood sugar levels. |  |
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There are four types of Diabetes mellitus.
(Type 1 Diabetes mellitus. Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Gestational Diabetes mellitus. Other specific type Diabetes mellitus.) TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS :
It is also called Insulin Dependent Diabetes (IDDM) or Juvenile Diabetes.
Although, it may occur at any age, but it usually develops in childhood or adolescence, before the age of 25. Equal incidences are seen in both sexes. But there are increased incidences in white population. This type of diabetes accounts for 10-15% of all cases of Diabetes mellitus. This type of Diabetes is acute in onset and progresses rapidly. |  |
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What is Diabetes? The word diabetes, meaning “Siphon” was first given by the Greek physician Arateus in the 2nd century describe patients with great thirst and excessive variation. In the 17the century, it was observed that urine of diabetic patients was sweet, so the word mellitus, meaning ‘honey honey’ was added to it. The sweet urine of diabetics is due to increased blood sugar level which leads to spillage of glucose into the urine. The sweet urine of diabetic individuals attracts various flies, bees, ants, etc. Hence, Diabetes mellitus is a clinical disorder in which blood sugar levels are abnormally high known as Hyperglycaemia. |  |
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Diabetes Complications
If not controlled, diabetes can cause a host of complications that can affect nearly every organ in the body. They include:
The heart and blood vessels ,The eyes,The kidneys,The nerves,The gums and teeth,Heart Disease and Blood Vessel Disease... Complications of Diabetes are of two major types: 1. Short Term Complications, 2. Long Term Complications: |  |
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| Parallel parking, left turns ... and glucose monitoring? For a diabetic seeking a driver's license, a good bill of health is just as important as passing driver's ed. A history of poor glucose control can be a red flag for diabetics, as extreme blood sugar levels can adversely affect driving. |  |
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| Diabetics must have a healthy diet such as green vegetables, whole grains, fruits, non-fat dairy products, beans, lean meats, poultry and fish, etc. Healthy food improves on overall health but also reduces the risk for complications such as heart disease and stroke by carefully managing the blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol. However, every person benefits with healthy eating, so the whole family can eat the same food and enjoys a lot on Dinning Table. The balanced includes a variety of foods but extra care must be taken to decide how must be taken to decide how much and of what type of food, an individual may include in his/her diet nutritious food that is the food rich in vitamins, minerals and fibres in his diet. The right kind of food also keep the weight of a person normal. The doctor/dietician can help to create a meal plan for the patients suffering from diabetes. The healthy and balanced diet is the key to attain good health of diabetics. |  |
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Diabetes mellitus is the condition in which there is hyperglycemia, i.e. an excess of sugar in the bloodstream. This increase in the blood sugar level occurs due to the malfunctioning of the pancreas, which secretes insulin. Insulin is the hormone that controls the sugar level in the blood. Without insulin, sugar will accumulate in the blood, leading to diabetes mellitus.
The condition develops quite suddenly and the factors that cause it to occur are not very well known. However, the following factors are investigated thoroughly to be causative for the disease:- |  |
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Startling statistics are only one reason sufferers should get help and why research into this lethal combination must continue. On the list of deadly diseases in the United States, diabetes ranks fifth. And for so many reasons: major killers like heart attack and stroke are among a slew of diabetes' potentially lethal complications. Depression isn't typically cited among them. But it should be. |  |
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Results of a study confirm that the outlook is poor for type 1 diabetic patients who develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD) -- the most advanced form of kidney disease. |
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Pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes and many other holiday favorites are rich in vitamin A, a nutrient essential for good health. Now a study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutrition scientists has shown, for the first time, that high levels of vitamin A can suppress development of type 1 diabetes in laboratory mice prone to that disease. |
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