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WICHITA, Kan. --Prediabetes sounds as if it's one of those conditions created just to generate more medical spending, but it's for real. You may not know you have it until the damage has been done. |
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CHENNAI: The National Youth Week in memory of Swami Vivekananda that concluded on Saturday was probably an apt event to take a fresh look at diabetes considering the huge impact the disease has in India, not even sparing the youth. |
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All those who have been staying up late at New Year parties better watch out: not getting enough shut-eye could lead to diabetes. Researchers from the University of Chicago found that disturbing the ‘slow wave sleep’ – deep sleep in layman’s terms – of healthy young adults for three nights made them less sensitive to insulin. This resulted in reduced tolerance of glucose and increased risk of type 2 diabetes, they report in PNAS (study abstract should appear here later). |  |
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Diabetic people have a greater tendency to develop hyper acidity. It is because there is slowing down of protein and fat metabolism in them. Generally, the diet for a normal person should include only 20% acidic content while 80% of the food. Citrus fruits alone if taken are highly alkalinizing. But it is quite surprising to know that if the citrus fruits are taken in combination with starches, then they become acid producing. Acid producing foods are chiefly, soft drinks, black tea, tobacco, coffee, etc. Meats should not be combined with starches such as rice, breads, grains. But it can be used with potatoes, carrots, beats etc. The regular ingestion of lettuce, carrots, etc helps a lot in maintaining an alkaline environment. |
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Scientists have discovered from the last several years that human body forms unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals everyday. We really cannot stop it. There free radicals can lead to cell destruction and finally resulting in various forms of chronic diseases. But, by good luck, the body have a defense system against these compounds and they are known as Antioxidants. Though these antioxidants are produced naturally by the human body but they are also found in large quantities in various fruits and vegetables. The antioxidants literally “mopup” radicals. |
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Foods high in potassium are the best treatment for diabetes. It is because the intake of potassium increases the functioning of pancreas. The best dietary sources of potassium are fresh unprocessed foods, including meats, fish, vegetables chiefly potatoes, fruits mainly bananas, dried apricots, Citrus juices such as orange juice, dairy products and whole grains. Mostly potassium needs in a body can be met by eating a varied diet with adequate intake of milk, meats, cercal, vegetables and fruits. Potassium also helps in the normal functioning of kidney. It also plays a major solve in cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle contraction. |
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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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| 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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FRIDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has come out in support of low-carbohydrate diets for people with diabetes who want to manage their weight. |
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There has been a significant increase in the number of young adults hospitalized with diabetes-related conditions in the United States over the last decade or so, according to a new study. |
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