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16 years ago that Raul Besio ophthalmologist and other members of his family live pendant alarm diabetic daughter.

When it rings in the morning and hear that she goes out, you know it’s okay. But when the alarm is still ringing insistently, he or someone in your house has to run away because her daughter is probably in a hypoglycemic coma.

“My daughter is 28, is a doctor. And living at home, aged 12 years and we are, “Raul told a voanoticias.com Besio.

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Diabetes is a metabolic malfunction, where the pancreas produces insufficient or no insulin or the body does not respond to insulin by the pancreas. Insulin is the hormone that allows glucose processed food into the cells, and to maintain glucose levels in the blood supply must be controlled.

Some dietary guidelines:
The caloric intake must be balanced. It amended the distribution of calories, according to food group.
- Food banned sugar, sweets, fats, sweets, foods containing too much sugar.
- Restricted Food: pasta, rice, cereals, potatoes, flour, bread.
- Foods Allowed: meat, preferably white, heavy, fresh or frozen, nonfat milk and its derivatives. Vegetables, fresh or cooked. Fresh fruit in moderation.

Instead of sugars, sweeteners and use products that use sweeteners instead of sugar. Besides diet, the diabetic must maintain a gentle exercise routine. It is recommended five light meals during the day and mild exercise after eating.

Slimming diet for diabetics:
First, the diabetic who needs to lose weight, you should consult with your doctor to determine how many kilos you need to lose and how many calories a day required. They must also keep blood glucose control.

Self-monitoring of blood glucose control in people with diabetes is getting closer and Andalusia are moving in this direction. 75 people with diabetes have undergone the telematics control their blood glucose infusion therapies subject to subcutaneous insulin.

Glucose levels in these patients are constantly monitored by sensors and stored in a small receiver carried by the patient with diabetes and then transmit to your PC wirelessly and to send it to your endocrinologist.

The system tested in the Diabetes Unit of the Regional Hospital of Malaga is part of a study that attempts to regulate glucose levels steadily thanks to control levels and the daily recommendations of professionals who, after receiving the Patient results are sent via email or SMS to allow further steps to improve their diabetes significantly.

These tests is the second time you make and has been extended taking into account the success of the first test in which patients improved significantly their usual levels of blood glucose. Currently, the Regional Hospital of Malaga, there are 200 people with systems subcutaneous insulin infusion and over 35 also have monitoring systems such levels so that your diabetes is controlled alone.

Diabetes is a disease that can be controlled perfectly. One of the ways is through a good diet to keep the level of blood glucose under control and assure us a better quality of life.

What we must keep in mind about food for diabetics? First, it must respect the four daily meals and portion control intake. With the main slogan that we should avoid sweets, we present the list of foods in the diet for diabetics.

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It must take a realistic view towards treatment and complications of diabetes to minimize these expressions and improve the quality of life.

Diabetes is a disease that has several aspects. First, there are different ways of presentation and body’s response to treatment. Also, and especially today, there are multiple treatment options alone or in combination with each other. We refer to oral therapy or injection (syringes, pens, infusion pumps) that can be used by a patient at various stages of the disease and at different stages of his life. It is therefore necessary to clarify and demystify some popular beliefs. These misconceptions include:

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You can control the amount of carbohydrates you eat carbohydrate counting practice. This involves keeping track of the total number of grams of carbohydrates you need to eat at meals or snacks, depending on the medication and exercise. Generally, this method involves the use of a book to count carbohydrates, you can buy in a supermarket or bookstore.

People with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of heart problems, so most doctors make a recommendation to limit fat below 30% of total daily calorie intake – this tends to make eating less fat in general and stay away from saturated fat. You should also pay attention to cholesterol levels by eating smaller amounts of meat, and sticking to lean meats like chicken and fish.

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If you have type 2 diabetes, is also very important to maintain a healthy weight. With type 2 diabetes, the level of body fat actually makes it harder for your body to produce and use insulin. Trim at least 10 or 20 pounds has the potential to significantly improve their blood sugar.

Smokers are advised to stop smoking as soon as possible, since smoking can aggravate diabetes and make it more difficult to cope with the disease. Because diabetics often experience poor circulation in the legs and feet, smoking is a dangerous habit to continue – which decreases blood flow further. Smoking also increases LDL cholesterol and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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Despite a “miracle” diabetes diet does not exist to cure disease, if you have type 2 diabetes, there are rules you can follow the diet that ensures you stay as healthy as possible. When it comes to the end, proper nutrition is the only “diet” to follow. Many people have no experience with a healthy diet, but once you get into the swing of things, eating right will become part of your lifestyle.

To begin, it is best to follow the guidelines on nutrition in the food pyramid, with special attention to carbohydrate intake. Also, diabetics should maintain a regular eating schedule and control lots of exercise.

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Nursing Andalusian begin this month the second phase of nurse prescribing, as it will allow them to collaborate in the process of indication and monitoring of drug therapies for diabetes and chronic wound care, in what is called collaborative prescribing.

The Minister of Health, María Jesús Montero, who today opened the IX Congress of the Andalusian Society of Community Nursing (ASANEC) being held in Seville, was referring to the second development phase of the decree so far given to this group Professional 96 indicate the possibility of non-prescription drugs and medical devices such as catheters, sterile dressings, absorbent urinary incontinence, and test strips to measure blood glucose among others.

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Patients treated for long periods with metformin, a common drug for diabetes, are at risk of developing a deficiency of vitamin B12, which also can worsen over time, according to a study published on Friday.

Netherlands scientists said the results suggest that they should “seriously consider” regular monitoring of vitamin B12 levels during prolonged treatment with metformin to try to prevent deficiency and its effects.

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