It has been said that the use of certain types of footwear, diabetic socks in particular, can help diabetics avoid certain complications that effect their feet. Ultimately you can be the only one to decide if diabetic socks can help you with you foot problems. Once you have made the choice to give these socks a try, you need only ask yourself where to get them.
Before you go off and buy the first pair of socks you see on a random medical supply store, you should know exactly what type of sock you are looking for. Yes, I know you are looking for diabetic socks, but what kind? There are literally hundreds of socks to choose from. Personally, aside for choosing what type of sock, calf high, sports sock or anklet, I would recommend choosing a popular name brand. Brands like Dr Scholls diabetic socks or Wigwam diabetic socks may be a bit more expensive then some of the other brands you will come across but in the long run they are much more high quality and will last longer. Read more…
Research has shown people who have stress and psychological strain, or suffer any mental condition with depression as a symptom, have high blood sugar levels as a result of the way different hormones respond to stress. Therefore, a person who suffers with depression has a high possibility of developing type 2 diabetes.
Although for years it was thought depression was a complication of type 2 diabetes, studies are now showing stress and depression are also a cause.
A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) conducted by Dr. Sherita Hill Golden in 2008, on the association between depressive symptoms and type 2 diabetes, revealed:
* there is a modest relationship between depressive symptoms and type 2 diabetes
* there was no link with depression and untreated high blood sugar levels and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes
* with treated type 2 diabetes, there was definitely a positive association Read more…
It’s estimated that 70 to 80 million Americans either currently suffer from diabetes or have insulin resistance syndrome, which increases their chances of developing this disease. According to the CDC, almost 95% of all diabetes cases are caused by obesity and lack of physical exercise. If you are one of them, then there is no reason to despair.
But How Does a Person Become a Diabetic In The First Place?
This condition occurs when there are problems with the secretion of the hormone insulin. Your body releases this hormone in order to break down the food into glucose and use it to feed your cells.
Unfortunately, sometimes the pancreas either doesn’t produce any insulin or produces it in small amounts. There is also the possibility that for some reason your body doesn’t respond to it, which is a condition called insulin-resistance. Read more…
Finding out that you have type 2 diabetes can be shocking, and living with it will be different from what you were used to. It means that you no longer have the luxury of eating whatever you would like. Managing your disease will require learning a lot about diet, nutrition and your own body. You are also going to have to get into the habit of testing your blood glucose levels as often as your doctor recommends. Smokers with diabetes should definitely think about quitting to prevent further complications. Most importantly, making an effort to lose weight can drastically reduce the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
But on the upside, there are millions of people successfully managing their condition. Living with diabetes is far from a death sentence, as long as you stick to the plan worked out by you, your doctor and a dietitian. In fact, many people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and work diligently to take control of their health find themselves feeling better than they ever did. And many who take their diet and exercise seriously end up going off medication altogether. Read more…
Oral surgery can be complicated by poorly controlled diabetes. Diabetes slows healing and increases your risk of infection.
Your blood glucose may be more difficult to control after oral surgery. The blood glucose levels may swing widely due to the added stress of the surgery and your inability to eat properly after the surgery due to discomfort.
The key is to keep your blood glucose levels under control before you even consider oral surgery. A trip to your doctor before you for surgery is vital. You dentist or oral surgeon may want to communicate with each other. You may need to take an antibiotic before any procedures.
Unless your doctor orders otherwise – eat before your dental visit and take your usual medications. Check your blood glucose to be sure it is in the normal range. If it is too high your surgery may need to be postponed.
If you expect your oral surgery or dentist visit to leave your mouth sore, then plan ahead and have soft or liquid food available to eat when you get home.
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1. Always follow a healthy eating plan.
2. Eat a wide variety of foods with fresh fruits and vegetables. Try to add one new fruit or vegetable a week.
3. Lower you salt intake.
4. Watch your portion size.
5. Increase your water intake.
6. Limit your intake of refined products. Try more whole grain products.
7. Never rush while eating. Take your time.
8. Never skip breakfast.
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More and more people every day are diagnosed with diabetes.
This condition is caused by problems that involve the hormone insulin. Being a diabetic means that your pancreas either doesn’t make insulin or the cells of your body don’t respond to this hormone. Every time you eat some food it gets broken down into a substance called glucose, which get transported to the cells through the bloodstream. In diabetics, glucose builds up into the blood instead of going into the cells, leading to high blood sugar.
Leading a sedentary lifestyle and being overweight or obese are the most common causes of this disease. People who suffer with diabetes have a high risk for stroke and heart disease and that’s why it’s very important to lower bad LDL cholesterol through limiting the amount of saturated fats such as cheese, butter and fatty meat.
You should also avoid simple carbohydrates and choose complex carbs like fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereal and beans. Also studies have shown that a magnesium supplement can help you improve glucose control and a supplement with vanadium (a substance that derives from plant sources) can increase a person’s sensitivity to insulin. Other foods that can be helpful are: broccoli, peas, sage and brewer’s yeast. Read more…
A healthy diabetic diet is a quest many diabetics seek. They know they need to eat the right type of aliments so they search for the proper diet to fit their needs. That diet includes a nutritional balance of the major food groups along with cutting back on saturated fats.
Proper diet for diabetics, sometimes called the “TLC” diet consists of
• Total fat consumption between 25-35%
• Saturated fats less than 7% of total daily calories
• Polyunsaturated fats from margarines and vegetable oils up to 10% of total daily calories
• Monounsaturated fats from plant oils and nuts up to 20% of total daily calories
• Carbohydrates between 50-60% of total daily calories Read more…
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes in the past, or even recently? The implications that come with this diagnosis are deep. A big one is cost, how much is all this going to cost , and will my insurance cover it, do they accept medicaid or medicare? With the rising cost of medical care these is a very reasonable questions. Questions that may be answered here!
Well, it is possible to to save a lot of money if you know this: There are many companies that offer free meters and testing supplies. These companies work with medicare, medicaid, and almost any insurance provider that you may be able to come up with. Most will fill out any forms needed , and take care of the red tape that comes so easily when dealing with any government organization.
Most every company has a website, and offer online registration, and ordering. So the process is made sinple as one could hope for. You will need your doctors name, type of diabetes, all addresses that apply, and any insurance you have available. They won’t want to get too personal, just enough information to get your supplies without any problems, or cash out of pocket!
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February 15th, 2010
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Type 1 diabetes is a medical condition that is treated with insulin supplementation. The pancreas of people who suffer from this type of diabetes cannot produce enough insulin, and hence, type 1 diabetics are dependent of insulin injections.
Even though it is most frequent in children, this metabolic disorder may appear at any age. It features symptoms such as:
- Extreme thirst
- Frequent urination
- Weight loss
One of the main causes of type 1 diabetes is a very weak immune system. In this situation, your body will destroy the pancreatic cells that produce insulin. Glucose will no longer be used by your cells for energy and so your blood sugar levels will increase past normal levels. Read more…
