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Common Symptoms of Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that is generally determined by the concentration of glucose in the blood. The amount of glucose in the blood is glycemia. The Glycemic Index indicates which carbohydrates have the highest levels of concentration of sugars and starches that make it so difficult for some diabetes to digest. Most diabetics have either Type I or Type II Diabetes.

Typically when a person is diagnosed with Type II diabetes, they are generally adults. Many people develop Type II Diabetes later in life after experiencing certain symptoms. Diabetics have a difficult type processing certain foods, such as sugars and starches, into their digestive system. Certain signs of diabetes include frequent urination, increased thirst and desire for fluids and may also include an increased appetite. In many cases, a person with Type II diabetes feels generally unwell but cannot figure out what is wrong. Symptoms can mirror the flu or other illnesses. If you are experiencing frequent thirst, excessive urination and a substantially increased appetite, have yourself checked out for diabetes.

Fatigue is also a symptom of diabetes and Type I Diabetes may cause loss of weight, despite increased eating. The reason for the symptoms is because of the glucose concentration in the blood, also called glycemia. Because the glucose concentration is raised beyond the allowed threshold, glucose remains in the urine, causes more pressure and more frequent urination. When uncontrolled, diabetes can cause kidney damage. Some patients with Type I diabetes present with nausea, abdominal pain and an comatose state. Diabetic ketoacidosis is another term for a diabetic coma which can result when diabetes is undiagnosed or uncontrolled. A diabetic coma can result in death.

Most people with diabetes have too much sugar in their blood. There is another type of diabetes, however, called Hypoglycemia, in which the patient has a lower than normal amount of glucose in the blood. This can result in a variety of symptoms including fainting, feeling poorly, impairment of functioning and even coma. If you have symptoms of diabetes, you should check your blood sugar level with your doctor. Although more definitive tests are needed to properly diagnose diabetes, high or low blood sugar can be an indicator that you should see your doctor to determine the cause of the abnormal blood glucose.

Symptoms of diabetes can be frightening, but are easily controlled. If you feel that you have any of the above listed symptoms, do not be afraid to see your physician. Diabetes, although seemingly scary, is easily controlled. Physicians know more about diabetes now than ever before and there are many effective medications on the market to keep your disease under control. If you have a family of history of diabetes, are overweight, or have not have your blood sugar tested recently, be aware of the symptoms of diabetes and have your physician test your blood the on your next visit.

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Are Medications for the Treatment of Diabetes Safe?

In February of 2008 the NHLBI announced that the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) study would be stopped because of an increased risk of death in patients on intensive glucose lowering treatment regimens. 10,251 patients with Type 2 diabetes were being treated with a range of medications for glucose control and were divided into intensive versus standard glucose lowering groups.

There were 257 deaths in the group receiving intensive treatment to lower HbA1C (a marker of elevated blood glucose levels) to below 6% compared to 203 deaths in the standard treatment group (HbA1C 7-7.9%). Deaths included sudden death and cardiovascular causes. Reactions from medical experts included “surprise” and “shock”, and yet this should not have come as any surprise since the fact that glitazone medications used for diabetes, including Avandia (rosiglitazone) and Actos (pioglitazone) carry a cardiovascular risk was previously known. For example, last year an article in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that Avandia (rosiglitazone) increased heart attack risk by 43%. These drugs also cause fluid retention which increases the risk of heart failure. For instance, in the A Diabetes Outcome Progression Trial (ADOPT) 4360 patients with poorly controlled Type-2 diabetes were randomly assigned to four years of treatment with rosiglitazone, metformin, or glyburide. Rosiglitazone caused more heart failure than glyburide, and was associated with more weight gain (+4.8 kg-convert to pounds, v -2.9 kg for metformin) and fluid build up or edema (probable cause of the heart failure). 22 rosiglitazone patients developed heart failure, compared to 19 with metformin and 9 with glyburide.

In the PROspective pioglitAzone Clinical Trial in macroVascular Events (PROactive) Study, 5238 patients with Type-2 diabetes and evidence of vascular disease were randomly assigned to treatment with pioglitazone or placebo to be taken with their typical treatment regimen. There was no signficant difference in the primary outcome of any vascular event; 281 patients on pioglitazone developed heart failure compared to 198 on placebo, a 42% increase which was highly statistically significant. Most people don’t know that glitazones cause weight gain and actually create new fat cells, making you more “fatty’. So in other words, they are promoting the thing that causes Type 2 diabetes in most people (i.e. weight gain), and causing the thing that we are trying to prevent by treating diabetes (i.e. heart attacks and heart failure). Not a very good deal.

Overall the older drugs for diabetes like glyburide are probably safer than the new drugs and cost much less. Diet and exercise are always the best way to prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes.

Learn more about alternatives to medications and hidden risks of prescription medications in ‘Before You Take That Pill: Why the Drug Industry May be Bad for Your Health: Risks and Side Effects You Won’t Find on the Label of Commonly Prescribed Drugs, Vitamins and Supplements’, by researcher and physician J. Douglas Bremner, MD.

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Juvenile Diabetes Symptoms - What You Should Look Out For!

Juvenile Diabetes is on the increase. It is important to have it diagnosed at the earliest stage possible so that treatment can start at the earliest possible time.

Children are unable to discern a problem in their system, they might feel slightly off color and still say they are fine., it is therefore important that you observe them closely and look for tell tale signs that may point to something out of the ordinary.

A visit to the doctor is not high on the list of a kid’s favorite things to do. Nor is it recommended that you run to the doctor every time you suspect something is not quite right. However, you should talk to your doctor when you have any persistent concerns about your child’s health. Here’s how to recognize Type 1 or juvenile diabetes symptoms, so you can decide if and when a call is necessary..

Bedwetting Or More Frequent Urination

If you note your child is forever thirsty and hungry, this may indicate that there is a lack of insulin which transports much needed glucose to your child’s body cells, the body tries to make up for the lack of insulin by absorbing water from everywhere it can. Thus this makes the child very thirsty and usually very hungry as well. Because of the increase in fluid intake, it has to go somewhere, and so the child needs to keep running to the toilet to emptying his or her bladder. The onset of bedwetting can start simply because the bladder is so full all of the time.

Unexplained Loss Of Weight

Sure kids burn a lot of energy and can be quite thin, however, anytime your child is loosing weight for seemingly no reason at all. This may indicate juvenile diabetes is affecting their health and alarm bells should start ringing especially when the child is eating and drinking more than usual, yet still loosing weight. The body just can’t eat and drink enough when it has problems producing insulin. Like any piece of machinery if there is a problem in the fuel supply you can’t expect it to run properly.

More Confused Than Usual

It can be said that quite often kids thoughts are quite confused or rather confusing this can easily be put down to their stage in life. However, this may in-fact be one of the harder juvenile diabetes symptoms to discern. If your child is showing signs of confusion, disorientation or uncoordinated movements due to fatigue, coupled with increased hunger and thirst, pay attention. These are symptoms of the body going through a lot of work trying to keep the child going.

Other Warning Signs

Obviously not every child is alike therefore juvenile diabetes symptoms will vary with each child. Here are some other diabetes symptoms:

1. Constant fatigue for no reason,

2. Fruity-smelling breath when they haven’t been eating or drinking anything fruity.

3. Looking like they may have the flu.

4. Some may even complain that their hands or feet tingle for a long time.

As you can see there is a lot to look out for, now that you are aware of what the juvenile diabetes symptoms are it is easy to keep an informed eye on your child’s development and you will be able to examine the behavior habits in the light of this information.

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Diabetes Information - Confessions of a Type 2 Diabetic Part Three - The Pre Thing

Before there was diabetes there is pre-diabetes. Pre diabetes has been described as a condition where your blood sugars are elevated but not enough to qualify you as a diabetic.

Years before I was officially diagnosed with Diabetes I had Syndrome X and sleep apnea both lead to slow weight gain, slow increases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The key word here is slow.

In my humble and perverted way of thinking this is part of what makes Diabetes so diabolical-it sneaks up on you and before you know it BLAM you’ve got it. SLOWLY.

My lifestyle at the time consisted of sitting most of the day at a desk job working 10-14 hour days, eating poorly, not getting enough exercise, and slowly getting pre-diabetes. I was gaining weight and unbeknownst to me slowly starting to kill myself.

If I had a doc back then who knew what he was doing I would have had a fasting plasma glucose test (FPG). Normal fasting blood glucose is below 100 mg/dl. A person with pre-diabetes has a fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dl. If the blood glucose level rises to 126 mg/dl or above, a person has diabetes.

Once the cycle is started it is not that hard to stop if you stop it in time. Knowledge is the key. For me it started when I was about 45. I was Joe snackaholic and Chuckee couch potato. After a 12 hour day what better to do than crash and watch the tube with a couple of sodas and some chips.

I was a smoker and loved my adult beverages too which didn’t help.

Like just about anything, unless you know about it you are not likely to do anything. Being aware of the prevalence of the problem and the consequences of inaction are a necessary first step.

Studies show that an aggressive action plan at first onset of pre-diabetes can delay diabetes at the very worst and possibly sidestep the disease all together at the very best. Trust me that is what you want.

What is involved? EXERCISE AND WEIGHT LOSS are much easier to do in your 30’s and 40’s than later in life when it may be too late.

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Green Tea May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Green tea extract may help prevent type-2 diabetes through improved glucose tolerance

(NewsTarget) A new study by DSM Nutritional Products shows that epigallocatechin gallate, commonly known as EGCG, improves glucose tolerance in diabetic rodents and could be a positive addition to dietary prevention of type 2 diabetes, if the results can be applied to humans.

“To our knowledge, we provide the first evidence that EGCG consumed in the diet exerts potent antidiabetic activity in vivo in a dose-dependent manner,” wrote lead author Swen Wolfram of DSM in the Journal of Nutrition.

The study looked at 37 male mice who were severely diabetic, and divided them into four groups. The rats were fed 2.5, 5 or 10 grams of EGCG per kilogram of diet, or a placebo, for seven weeks.

At the five-week mark, the researchers tested oral glucose tolerance and found that glucose levels reduced by 23, 35 and 48 percent in the 2.5-, 5- and 10-gram categories respectively. At six weeks into the study, the scientists tested insulin tolerance and blood samples were taken at the end of the test to analyze glucose, free fatty acids and triacylglyceride levels. All improved on a dose-dependent basis.

The researchers also studied the effects of 5 grams of EGCG per kilogram of diet over a 10-week period on mildly diabetic rats and found that glucose tolerance blood glucose levels, and free fatty acid plasma concentrations all improved. Analysis of rat liver cells revealed that EGCG down-regulated the genes involved in gluconeogenesis and the synthesis of fatty acids, triacylglycerol and cholesterol.

“Our data suggest that supplementation with EGCG could potentially improve glucose tolerance in humans with type-2 diabetes mellitus,” concluded the researchers. “This hypothesis should now be investigated in randomized placebo-controlled trials.” Wolfram said that DSM intends to begin such trials soon.

In the United States, more than 20 million people suffer from diabetes — about 7 percent of the population — and about 19 million people in the European Union are so afflicted — about 4 percent of the population. The cost of treating the disease is about $132 billion, according to the American Diabetes Association.

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Signs And Symptoms Of Diabetes - Detect Diabetes

There are two types of diabetes often termed type one and type two. You should be aware of the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Type one is juvenile onset diabetes. It is usually diagnosed in children and teens. In this case the body does not produce insulin, which is used by the body to convert sugars into energy.

The adult onset diabetes is known as type two diabetes, where in either the body has insufficient insulin or the cells in the body does not have sufficient receptors which aid insulin in its typical functions. Diabetes is a grim sickness; however with the numerous research going on this subject, diabetic persons can now live long and satisfying lives.

Symptoms for diabetes will show up if your body is not correctly processing glucose. Glucose is the result of your body breaking down the food that you eat. For glucose to be properly absorbed by your cells, the body must produce the right amount of insulin. If the body does not produce the correct amount of insulin your cells will be starved producing high glucose levels that can cause harm to your eyes, heart, and kidneys.

Some signs and symptoms of diabetes are not as obvious as you would think. Frequent urination is one sign of diabetes. Urine may have a fruity smell due to high sugar levels. Other signs and symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst, weight loss, blurry vision, and fatigue.

A newly diagnosed diabetic needs to seek treatment. Type one diabetics, and some type two diabetics, will need to give themselves injections of insulin. Diabetics also need to be sure to have a balanced diet, and they also often need to eat on a schedule. Those diagnosed with diabetes must also be sure to exercise regularly, since exercise has been shown to help control blood sugar.

Various stores stock different types of diabetes foods. People diagnosed with diabetes have to be careful about their sugar and carbohydrates in take. As you all know carbohydrates get converted to sugars in the body. There are artificial sweeteners available today which makes it possible for diabetic people to enjoy desserts made with less sugar.

Diabetes is defined as both Type One and Type Two. It is very important to be aware of the various signs and symptoms of diabetes. The symptoms for diabetes will show up if your body is not correctly processing glucose. Type one diabetes is also known as juvenile onset diabetes, usually first seen and diagnosed in teenagers and in children. In Type One Diabetes, the body is not able to produce sufficient insulin used by the body to break down sugars. People with diabetes need to be careful about how they eat. There is a good variety of diabetes foods available.

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Symptoms Of Diabetes - What Are Some Symptoms Of Diabetes?

Some symptoms of diabetes vary with the type of diabetes. We will talk about the two most prevalent types, namely type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The two types are really very different. Type 1 diabetes is the condition where the body is unable to produce insulin. Without insulin, the body is unable to regulate sugar in the bloodstream and is unable to deliver sugar to the cells to use it for energy. This can cause all sorts of problems varying in severity from mild symptoms to heart disease and stroke. Type 2 diabetes is the condition where insulin is being produced, but it is not enough, or the cells aren’t using it, becoming resistant to the insulin. Type 2 symptoms can develop slowly over time and it is often called the silent killer.

The symptoms of diabetes type 1 appear rapidly. One of the most common is frequent urination. This can also cause an insatiable thirst because the body becomes dehydrated. There are other symptoms that can also follow. Rapid weight loss is a hallmark of type 1 diabetes because the body becomes starved for energy and starts raiding the store by using stored fats and muscle for energy. Other symptoms include weakness and fatigue, again because the body’s cells are unable to use the sugar for energy. Another symptom is called neuropathy and you experience tingling or numbness in your hands or feet.

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes are similar to those of type 1 but can be less noticeable because type 2 usually develops over time. Weight loss may not be apparent especially in cases where the diabetes takes years to develop. Similarly, the thirst and excessive urination may come on slowly enough for them to be attributed to other ailments.

Other symptoms of diabetes include blurred vision, dry skin and bruises that don’t heal. As you grow older, it becomes very important to have routine diabetes screening tests because early detection can avoid some of the more serious complications that can arise by having untreated diabetes for months or even years. We have just scratched the surface of the topic of diabetes. On our website, we have many articles about diabetes symptoms, diets, treatments and other information. Please take some time to read the articles, they’re free!

Athanasios has a family that suffers from every imaginable ailment. As a result, he has researched many medical conditions. He maintains a website devoted to diabetes. There, you will find articles that go into diabetes in more detail. Please visit him at Symptoms of Diabetes

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Symptoms Of Diabetes - What Are Some Symptoms Of Diabetes?

Some symptoms of diabetes vary with the type of diabetes. We will talk about the two most prevalent types, namely type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The two types are really very different. Type 1 diabetes is the condition where the body is unable to produce insulin. Without insulin, the body is unable to regulate sugar in the bloodstream and is unable to deliver sugar to the cells to use it for energy. This can cause all sorts of problems varying in severity from mild symptoms to heart disease and stroke. Type 2 diabetes is the condition where insulin is being produced, but it is not enough, or the cells aren’t using it, becoming resistant to the insulin. Type 2 symptoms can develop slowly over time and it is often called the silent killer.

The symptoms of diabetes type 1 appear rapidly. One of the most common is frequent urination. This can also cause an insatiable thirst because the body becomes dehydrated. There are other symptoms that can also follow. Rapid weight loss is a hallmark of type 1 diabetes because the body becomes starved for energy and starts raiding the store by using stored fats and muscle for energy. Other symptoms include weakness and fatigue, again because the body’s cells are unable to use the sugar for energy. Another symptom is called neuropathy and you experience tingling or numbness in your hands or feet.

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes are similar to those of type 1 but can be less noticeable because type 2 usually develops over time. Weight loss may not be apparent especially in cases where the diabetes takes years to develop. Similarly, the thirst and excessive urination may come on slowly enough for them to be attributed to other ailments.

Other symptoms of diabetes include blurred vision, dry skin and bruises that don’t heal. As you grow older, it becomes very important to have routine diabetes screening tests because early detection can avoid some of the more serious complications that can arise by having untreated diabetes for months or even years. We have just scratched the surface of the topic of diabetes. On our website, we have many articles about diabetes symptoms, diets, treatments and other information. Please take some time to read the articles, they’re free!

Athanasios has a family that suffers from every imaginable ailment. As a result, he has researched many medical conditions. He maintains a website devoted to diabetes. There, you will find articles that go into diabetes in more detail. Please visit him at Symptoms of Diabetes

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Does Limu Help With Diabetes?

So what is Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body either does not create enough insulin, or, it ignores the insulin that it is producing. What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone that takes sugar (glucose) from the body and takes it to the body’s cells, where usually it would convert food into energy. If your body doesn’t have the correct manufacture of insulin, too much sugar remains in the blood stream, leaving body famished of energy. If you have excessive sugar in the bloodstream it can lead to harm to nerves, kidneys and even the heart can be put at risk. In addition to increasing your risk of heart disease, one of the most disquieting facts about diabetes is that it can produce or worsen many life threatening conditions. Many of these diseases can benefit from limu’s nutrients and its multifaceted carbohydrate polysaccharide, fucoidan.

How can Limu affect Diabetes?

Limu contains the complex carbohydrate polysaccharide and anti-oxidant rich Fucoidan. Fucoidan promotes curing of the harm caused by diabetes by helping toward balancing blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, speeding wound healing and preventing future damage. So Fucoidan helps frankly with:

Balancing Blood Sugar Levels

Eliminating highs and lows in blood glucose levels helps prevent damage to eyes, kidneys, nerves and the heart. Limu’s polysacharride from Fucoidan help stabilize blood glucose levels by slowing the incorporation of glucose from the intestines into the blood stream.

Prevents Insulin Over-Response

Similarly, fucoidan also keeps insulin levels in equilibrium. When too much insulin is released, hunger is enthused and can add to weight gain.

Improves healing

Slow wound healing plagues a lot of diabetics. Fucoidan stimulates hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), which boosts tissue healing.

High Cholesterol

Limu’s fucoidan alters the action of liver enzymes that control the way fatty acids are metabolized, resulting in a lower LDL cholesterol levels in the blood. LDL cholesterol build up (plaque) on arterial walls is a principal cause of heart attack and stroke. Scientists in 5 separate studies report that fucoidan is influential in preventing hardening of the arteries - a major supplier to heart disease.

High Blood Pressure

The result Limu has on the above conditions also helps reduce the risk of stroke by alleviating hypertension (high blood pressure). Limu is able to recover blood pressure by lowering lipid levels.

Boosts the immune system

Fucoidan’s chemical composition contains identical antibodies and nutrient as human breast milk, which help bolster the immune system. Fucoidan stimulates production of fundamental immune cells, helping the body better cope against viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and even cancer cells.

Why use Limu?

For over 3000 years the natives of the south pacific island of Tonga have known about the astounding benefits of Limu Moui - a brown seaweed that grows beneath the clear waters surrounding the islands. In these untainted, pristine waters, Limu is able to absorb trace minerals and vital nutrients found there in a readily-available form.

Studies prove Impact on Health More than 650 independent studies, unsolicited, 3rd party studies have identified the compound that sets Limu apart from other natural sources is fucoidan. These studies have come from all around the globe. Visit www.pubmed.org to see how well researched fucoidan is.

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Your Diabetic Checkup

Did you know that in the United States there are 20.8 million children and adults living with diabetes? The number is astounding. Some diabetics realize the importance of diet in properly managing their diabetes, then again others don’t. This is a sad thing because people that don’t realize the importance of compliance open themselves up for life changing complications. Proper management of your body is another important factor in the management of diabetes. Not properly taking care of your body could mean putting yourself at higher risk for serious complications. A yearly diabetic checkup is a must as a preventative to complications common to the diabetic community, problems that could possibly lead to the loss of your eyesight or a limb. There are four exams vital in screening potential problems to diabetics: the dental, eye, foot, and physical exam. This article will discuss when you should have each exam and the importance of doing so.

Dental Exam (Every six months)

Diabetics are more prone to developing dental problems because of poor management of blood sugar levels, which impairs white blood cells (the body’s primary defense in fighting bacterial infection).

Many diabetics are at increased risk of developing periodontal (gum) disease. In fact periodontal disease is more prevalent in the diabetic community. Other common dental problems include dry mouth (a decrease in saliva flow), thrush (fungal infection) primarily seen in diabetics who frequently take antibiotics, burning mouth syndrome (due primarily to thrush), candidiasis and gingival inflammation. These are just a few of the reasons that the six month dental exam is very important.

Diabetics who smoke put themselves at an even greater risk of developing thrush and periodontal disease. It is very important for people living with diabetes to maintain good oral hygiene. Also be aware of any changes and report them to your physician immediately.

Eye Exam (Once a year)

Possible problems of the eyes resulting from diabetes include, cataracts (this is a clouding of the eye’s lens), glaucoma (increase of fluid pressure inside the eye leading to optic nerve damage and loss of vision), and diabetic retinopathy (the most common diabetic eye disease).

It has been noted by the American Diabetes Association that diabetic retinopathy causes 12,000 to 24,000 new cases of blindness each year, making diabetes the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults 20 -74 years of age. This makes it vital that you have your eyes checked. Even if you aren’t having problems with your vision a dilated eye exam should be done at least once a year.

Foot Exam (Once a year)

Neuropathy is a common and serious complication of diabetes. Neuropathy causes a loss of feeling in the feet. For this reason diabetics should never walk barefoot or attempt to cut their own toe nails. A podiatrist should always be sought for this. Special care needs to be given to the feet. They should be kept clean and moisturized to avoid cracking of the skin. Also inspecting the feet daily would be a good idea.

Due to the slow healing process (common in diabetics) infection can sometimes set in if the feet become injured from cuts or other injuries like bumping the toe. Slow healing could eventually lead to amputation. The rate of amputations for people living with diabetes is ten times higher than for people without diabetes. So a yearly foot exam is a must.

Physical Exam (Once a year)

Other complications affecting diabetics include hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Preventative measures can be properly addressed during a yearly physical.

In closing, diabetic compliance is the first key to proper management. This includes diet, seeing your physician for the above exams, and exercise. These are all key components in you living a better life. Not properly keeping your exam dates could lead to complications that could change your life forever.

Reference

1. Complications of Diabetes in the United States. American Diabetes Association. Available from. http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-statistics/complications.jsp

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