tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221978802024-03-15T00:41:02.026+09:00Diet For DiabeticsShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-20761170067529821362015-01-05T21:40:00.000+09:002015-01-05T21:40:01.197+09:00Diabetes - Alarming facts and figures in 2014<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the year 2014, here are key findings by the International Diabetes Federation </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">from around the world :</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(A) One in two people with diabetes do not know they have it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(B) Every 7 seconds 1 person dies from diabetes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(C) 4.9 million dealths in 2014</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(D) In 2014 Diabetes expenditure reached US$ 612 billion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> (38767140000000 Indian Rupees)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(E) 77% of people with diabetes live in low- and middle- income countries. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(F) World has 387 million people living with diabetes.Prevalence of 8.3%. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(G) 46.3% undiagnosed around the world. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(H) By 2035 expected increase +205 million people.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Source - idf.org</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-85375501123441667842010-01-23T23:13:00.004+09:002010-08-31T17:57:38.437+09:00Eating balanced diet can help cut diabetes riskWhat is a balanced diet is the first question that comes to our mind .A balanced diet includes a variety of foods: carbohydrates (starches), fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy, meat, poultry, fish, and healthy fats.Balanced diet will keep your glucose within target levels, control your weight, and reduce the risk of complications like neuropathy, heart disease, and stroke.<br />What to eat will depend on how active you are.you are a male or female.What is your weight?<br />I would suggest to stop alcohol completely.Eat fiber-rich food.<br />Add nutrient rich food and beverages in your basic diet.<br />Physical activity to manage proper body weight.<br />Eat 2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables daily.<br /><a href="http://www.dieticiansblog.blogspot.com/">Healthy Living</a>Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-64059316160759819002009-09-20T20:37:00.002+09:002009-09-20T20:44:56.388+09:00New gene discovery may help type 2 diabeticsA newly discovered gene could give researchers some help into type 2 diabetes, potentially leading to better treatment for the increasingly common disease. The gene, which appears to be linked to diabetes, affects how the body reacts to insulin in the bloodstream.<br />"Most of the genes that we've identified as diabetes risk genes to date reduce the function of the pancreas, specifically of beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin," study co-author Dr. Robert Sladek, of McGill University in Montreal, explained in a news release from the school,according to a report published in Nature Genetics.<br />This gene, instead, "has to do with the function of the other tissues in the body," he said. "Rather than reduce production of insulin, this gene reduces the effect of insulin in muscles, liver and fat, a process called insulin resistance."<br />Diabetes occurs when the body fails to produce or process insulin properly.The gene "basically tells the rest of the cell, 'Hey, insulin is here, start taking in glucose from the blood!'" Sladek said. If that fails to happen, the body's processing of insulin is disrupted.The research is based on analysis of genetic material from more than 6,000 people in France.<br />"It's possible that in diabetic patients, the signal to turn this gene on and off might be impaired," Sladek said. "But we might be able to use one of the other pathways to turn it on."Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-12707332996642490482009-08-15T23:45:00.004+09:002009-08-15T23:55:58.377+09:00Amazing diet for DiabeticsDR. TONY ALMEIDA (Bombay Kidney Speciality expert ) made the extensive<br />experiments with perseverance and patience and discovered a successful treatment for diabetes. This is the prepration which can help overcome diabetes for all ages :<br /><strong>Ingredients</strong>:<br />1 - Wheat flour 100 gm<br />2 - Gum(of tree) (gondh) 100 gm<br />3 - Barley 100 gm<br />4 - Black Seeds (kalunji) 100 gm<br /><strong>Method of Preparation</strong><br />Put all the above ingredients in 5 cups of water.<br />Boil it for 10 minutes and put off the fire. Allow it to cool down by itself.<br />When it has become cold, filter out the seeds and preserve the water in a glass jug or bottle.<br /><strong>How to use it?</strong><br />Take one small cup of this water every day early morning when your stomach is empty.<br />Continue this for 7 days. Next week repeat the same but on alternate days. With these 2 weeks of treatment you will see improvement.<br />SINCE THESE ARE ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS, TAKING THEM IS NOT HARMFUL. SO THOSE WHO ARE SCEPTICAL ABOUT THIS TREATMENT MAY STILL TRY IT WITHOUT ANY HARM. WORST CASE SCENARIO WILL BE THAT YOU REMAIN STILL SAME AS YOU WERE BEFORE<br /><br />NO HARM IN TRYING RIGHT.....Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-91144877072678503122009-04-19T18:33:00.004+09:002009-04-19T18:58:15.483+09:00Why Americans are so careless about diabetes ?<span style="font-family:courier new;">Atleast 50% of American popultion fear developing Diabetes,but they still continue with the unhealthy behaviors that boost their odds of getting the disease.<br />According to a survey conducted by American Diabetes Association,people don't want to change their lifestyle.The main cause of diabetes is overweight.Inactivity causes weight gain,which results in diabetes.Poor eating habits is another reason for this disease.<br />In America diabetes has gone up by 300% in last 20 years.<br />How can we cut our risk of getting diabetes ?<br />1. Weight Loss - This is very crucial for overweight people.30 minutes of physical activity 5 times a week can lower diabetes risk.<br />2.Unhealthy Eating Habits : Eat more fruits and vegetables.Taking care of your blood pressure will help in reducing diabetes.<br />3.Brisk Walking - Walking is very important and helps even if you have initial symptoms of the disease.<br />4.Sleeping at proper time at night also helps in reducing diabetes according to some doctors.</span>Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-64835443620340451842008-12-21T23:46:00.001+09:002008-12-21T23:48:48.529+09:00Indian Gooseberries -Helps fight Diabetes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88GpsoVhL_zLeY8z-qq_bn8XQhf230Y3Sn2v5P6dxR31xbsSgiGqWIZR8LaGDKAjSbe2HAhKV-TYa6-Lzs5eWGqildbQixrxKNWqYWTLhoD6jeU2xY7o1iwtpNA_pymaVN7jq/s1600-h/42-18973955.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282255353882496002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88GpsoVhL_zLeY8z-qq_bn8XQhf230Y3Sn2v5P6dxR31xbsSgiGqWIZR8LaGDKAjSbe2HAhKV-TYa6-Lzs5eWGqildbQixrxKNWqYWTLhoD6jeU2xY7o1iwtpNA_pymaVN7jq/s400/42-18973955.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Emblica officinalis, or Indian Gooseberries, are healing herbs used in treating liver conditions, jaundice, anaemia, and diabetes. They are also a natural immune booster.</div>Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-75403640108319574262008-07-01T02:49:00.000+09:002008-07-01T02:56:04.685+09:00Passiflora Vine in diabetes treatment<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQwdTLPyDPq7eShPXxzaYKEJya2N0aRsIZX2Ys9XWAPmzj87BZgt1V4QlMNv2K2uG0Sh_WlSpsVGNhM9nygDxiabMY5825FJ9cpgMZsvlzvtFj4Qz2_NJMf6KcHtJ2mDVqO_7/s1600-h/AF003569.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217733836303105778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQwdTLPyDPq7eShPXxzaYKEJya2N0aRsIZX2Ys9XWAPmzj87BZgt1V4QlMNv2K2uG0Sh_WlSpsVGNhM9nygDxiabMY5825FJ9cpgMZsvlzvtFj4Qz2_NJMf6KcHtJ2mDVqO_7/s400/AF003569.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A tendril of a passiflora vine, of a species traditionally used in treating diabetes.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-20598401290814123542007-10-07T22:20:00.000+09:002007-10-07T22:30:40.929+09:00Eating right can cut diabetes riskWith fast changing lifestyle,stress at workplace,consumption of junk food diabetes risk is increasing day by day.If one has diabetes, risk of cardio-metabolic disorders could not be ignored.<br />According to a study conducted by the Research Society for Diabetes in India (RSS-DI) following measures can help in fighting diabetes :<br />Regular Exercise - 5-km walk,weight reduction and proper diet<br />Yoga Asana - Like Halasana,Dhanurasana etc.<br />Methi Powder ( Fenugreek) controls diabetes.<br />No to polished rice and yes to protein<br />Patients should use edible oil from MUFA and PUFA equally.<br />MUFA oils - groundnut,olive,mustard,kanola<br />PUFA oils - Til (sesame),Ricebran,Sunflower<br />Also Eat less and eat on time<br />Eat right<br />Walk more<br />Sleep peoperlyShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-1686596010528937732007-07-11T02:36:00.000+09:002007-07-11T02:38:40.300+09:00Tips for People with Diabetes*A free food is one with less than 20 calories and 5 grams carbohydrate per serving. Examples include diet soft drinks, sugar-free gelatin dessert, sugar-free ice pops, sugarless gum, and sugar-free syrup.<br />*Sugar-free does not mean carbohydrate-free. Compare the total carbohydrate content of a sugar-free food with that of the standard product. If there is a big difference in carbohydrate content between the two foods, you may want to buy the sugar-free food. If there is little difference in the total grams of carbohydrate between the two foods, choose the one you want based on price and taste. Make sure to read the label carefully to make the best choice.<br />*“No sugar added” foods do not have any form of sugar added during processing or packaging, and do not contain high-sugar ingredients. But remember, they may still be high in carbohydrate, so you have to check the label. <br />*Fat-free foods can be higher in carbohydrate and contain almost the same calories as the foods they replace. One good example of this are fat-free cookies. Fat-free foods are not necessarily a better choice than the standard product, so read your labels carefully.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-56353724825766953482007-06-15T21:05:00.000+09:002007-06-15T21:13:16.751+09:00Housework helps lower diabetes riskSimple household tasks such as doing the laundry,ironing or washing up may reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease.Australian researcher said that while helping out around the house was no substitute for the 30 minutes of daily exercise recommended by health authorities,light activity was linked with a lower blood gluscose level.High glucose levels are associated with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.<br />Source - AFPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197880.post-1139500318215433372006-02-10T00:41:00.000+09:002007-09-20T15:04:18.197+09:00Diet For Diabetics<a href="http://ammashoppingstore.blogspot.com/"><strong>Dietary Guidelines :</strong> </a><br /><br /><strong>Foods that can be used freely</strong> :<br />*Vegetables<br />*Green leafy vegetables<br />*Spices<br />*High-fibre foods<br /><br /><strong>Foods to be used in moderate amounts :</strong><br />*Fats<br />*Nuts<br />*Cereals/Roots/Tubers<br />*Pulses<br />*Fruits<br />*Milk Products<br />*Eggs<br />*Artificial sweeteners<br /><br /><strong>Foods to be avoided :</strong><br />*Sugar<br />*Sweets<br />*Honey<br />*Jam and Jellies<br />*Cakes and Pastries<br />*Sweetened juices and soft drinks.<br /><br /><br />**************************************************************************************<br /><strong>Importance of Fibre for Diabetics :<br /></strong>Dietary fibre is that portion of plant foods that is not digested by enzymes in the intestinal tract. Different types of plants have varying amounts and kinds of fibre. Fibre can be classified as two types:<br />1.<em>Soluble Dietary Fibre</em> – It is water soluble, found inside plant cells and slowdowns the passage of food through the intestine. It has water binding capacity. Beans, grains, pulses, fruits, vegetables, condiments and spices are all good sources.<br />2<em>.Insoluble Dietary Fibre</em> – The fibre content in the cell walls of plant foods are water insoluble. It increases faecal bulk and helps in easy elimination of waste, thus counteracting the tendency to constipation. Wheat bran, whole grains, whole pulses, legumes,<a href="http://theimportanceofbanana.blogspot.com/"> fruits</a> and vegetables are good sources.<br /><br />According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), ’Lack of adequate dietary fibre in diet containing refined foods leads to constipation and colon cancer. Some of the dietary fibres have shown to lower blood cholesterol in Hypercholesterolemic subjects in addition to lowering the blood glucose levels in diabetics.’<br /><br /><strong>How Fibre Helps Diabetics ?<br /></strong>Fibre intake is effective in reducing the incidence of coronary heart disease, noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus and obesity. Results are based on experimental evidences and epidemiological data. The mechanism through which fibre helps is as follows:<br />1.Fibre binds to large quantity of water and becomes viscous in stomach.<br />2.It delays secretion of intestinal tract to reduce digestion of food and hence delays glucose absorption in the body.<br />3.Hence the blood sugar level is lowered.<br /><br />***************************************************************************************<br />Visit our other popular blogs:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.obesitydiet.blogspot.com/">http://www.obesitydiet.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.healthydietinoldage.blogspot.com/">http://www.healthydietinoldage.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tipstolooseweight.blogspot.com/">http://www.tipstolooseweight.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bollywoodone.blogspot.com/">http://www.bollywoodone.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.network-analyzer.blogspot.com/">http://www.network-analyzer.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />Send in your diet related queries via the comment section to our blog along with your name, age, height, weight, occupation and mail ID. It shall be responded promptly to your mailbox.<br /><br /><br /><strong>**************************************************************************************<br />Football and Diabetes</strong> :<br /><br />Today, Tony George is a 24-year-old professional football player for the New England Patriots. But when he was a sophomore in high school, he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,a medical condition he would have for the rest of his life.<br />"At the time, all I could think of was 'Oh, no! Shots! No candy! No sweets!," George told Medianext05.<br /><strong>A very important check-up</strong><br />George, then a star high school athlete, recalls experiencing some fuzzy thinking in class as well as a dry mouth, sweaty palms and frequent urination. Football season was quickly turning into basketball season so it seemed like a good time to get checked out by a physician.<br />"I figured all my workouts brought on the symptoms," says George. "But when I started drinking three or four gallons of water, juice and milk daily?and was still losing weight?I knew it was time for a checkup."<br /><strong>Dealing with the news</strong><br />When his diabetes test came back positive, George spent a week in the hospital and learned as much as he could about the condition by grilling his doctors with nonstop questions. In addition, he now had to take a daily insulin shot and check his blood sugar daily. George first thought his dream of college and professional football was over...."until I got a grip on myself and made up my mind that nothing would stand in my way."<br /><strong>Change is good</strong><br />With guidance from his physicians, George changed his diet for the better. He ate three square meals daily that included plenty of fruit and vegetables and breakfast at 6:00 a.m. To maintain his blood sugar, he worked in two snacks at school and another at home. All the while, George continued training for his sports.<br />"Suddenly, my mind was clearer and more alert and I found myself doing better in the classroom," George says. "And then, the next year, I noticed a difference on the football field. I felt more energy, could move faster and was stronger."<br />"When I look back, I can see the diabetes actually helped me in every respect," George says. "I think my mind snapped into focus because when your blood sugar is too high or too low, you just can't concentrate."<br /><strong>The All-American</strong><br />On the football field, George became a Parade magazine All-American with 17 interceptions, 187 tackles and 17 touchdowns as a wide receiver.<br />With a 3.3 grade point average, he also became an All-American in academics and landed a four-year football scholarship to the University of Florida where he played all four years while earning a degree in therapeutic recreation and leisure service management. George worked out with weights to boost his 5'11" frame from 165 to 210 pounds and won All-Southeast Conference honors as a defensive back.<br /><strong>The pros question his health<br /></strong>When the professional teams came calling, some scouts were leery about George's long-term health prospects. But in April, 1999, the Patriots took George in the third round of the NFL draft.<br />During the 1999-2000 season, George was assigned to the punting and kicking units and to be a backup in the free safety position. When the starting free safety suffered an injury and George started in the final game of the season, several sportswriters noted the rookie's enthusiasm, speed and thundering tackles.<br /><strong>A day at the office<br /></strong>George tests his blood sugar just before games and often at half time. If it is too low, he eats a small snack of orange juice, peanut butter or cheese and crackers. If it is too high, he sometimes requires an insulin injection. He takes no other medications.<br />"My day at the office is a little different than other players because I must take extra care in just about everything I do," George says. "For instance, in the locker room, I make sure I don't step on anything that could cut my feet. It may not be a problem now but it could develop into one ten years down the road."<br />George doesn't drink alcohol but says that most diabetics handle alcohol and sweets with the utmost in moderation.<br />"I also must watch out for headaches," says George. "Headaches can be a sign of low or high blood sugar, while dizziness or shakiness is usually a symptom of low blood sugar. Any time a diabetic starts to feel unlike his normal self, he should test his blood. I carry a testing kit with me at all times."<br /><strong>Keeping fit<br /></strong>George's off-season workout regimen may have a lot to do with his hard-hitting tackles. He works out for about four hours daily, working with free weights and dumbbells, doing bench presses, squats, curls and the military press. He finishes with wind sprints and jogging.<br /><strong>Playing the role of teacher</strong><br />"I also take it upon myself to educate people about diabetes," George says. "Other players see me in the locker room with a syringe or testing my blood so I explain I'm diabetic and that I require extra insulin. Back during the draft, I remember some pro scouts asking if diabetes was contagious which shows you how little some people know about the condition."<br />In his role as educator, George often speaks to young people and volunteers his time to the American Diabetes Association. Says Joyce Waite, regional executive vice president for the Eastern and New England region of the American Diabetes Association: "It's wonderful that Tony George has gone public with the way he handles his diabetes because there are so many closet diabetics who won't talk about their medical conditions at all. Coming forward will make a tremendous difference, especially for children, because so many look up to and admire professional athletes."<br />George usually concludes his talks to young people by telling them to never let anything stop them from reaching their dreams. "Something like diabetes may seem like an obstacle at first, but you never know; it just might be the thing that catapults you to your goal," George says. "It sure was for me."<br /><br />**************************************************************************************Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14355253350413688272noreply@blogger.com42