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Treatment and Complications of Diabetes

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

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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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Free Screenings for Diabetes in Springdale

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

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Free screenings for diabetes will be offered on Saturday August 7 from 9 am 2 p.m. Diabetes Expo at the “Health and Welfare” to be held at the Convention Center Hotel Holiday Inn in Springdale.

Do not ask for ID and is free, said Krista Coffee, deputy director of the Northwest Arkansas office of the American Diabetes Association (ADA for its acronym in English).

Spanish translators will be 12 and there will be information available in English and Spanish, said Lori Bramlett, regional director of ADA.

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Periodontal Disease and Gestational Diabetes

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

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According to a study by the University of New York in the United States published in the Journal of Dental Research, pregnant women with periodontal disease, tienene an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes, even if they smoke or drink.

The discovery underscores the importance of pregnant women, even those without other risk factors, maintain good oral health.

The study, led by Ananda P. Dasanayake, eliminating smoking and alcohol consumption among a group of 190 pregnant women in Sri Lanka, where a combination of cultural taboos and poverty, preventing women from smoking and drinking.

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Gestational Diabetes: How does it affect your baby?

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

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Gestational Diabetes is diagnosed by a glucose screening test of 50 grams. If the test shows a level of blood glucose greater than 140 mg / dL, ordered another tolerance test glucose three hours after a few days during which they will follow a special diet. If this second test results are abnormal, Gestational Diabetes is diagnosed.

Treatment for Gestational Diabetes
Treatment for gestational diabetes aims to keep levels of blood glucose in the normal range and ensure that the fetus is healthy. The medical treatment will be determined based on factors such as age of the patient, overall health and medical history, tolerance for specific medications, therapies or procedures, the disease progression, etc. ..

Treatment may include: exercise, a special diet, insulin injections, daily monitoring of blood glucose.

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The Fat and Carbohydrate

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

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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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A Healthy Weight and Lifestyle

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

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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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The Diabetes Diet

Friday, July 16th, 2010

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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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Diabetes Types

Monday, July 12th, 2010

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There are two types of diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, which usually starts in childhood, the pancreas stops producing insulin altogether. It is also called insulin-dependent diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, which begins in adulthood (and in some teenagers) the body still produces some insulin.

But do not make enough insulin or the body can not use it properly. It is also known as noninsulin-dependent diabetes.

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Diabetes Detection

Monday, July 5th, 2010

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Diabetes is detected by measuring the amount of glucose in the blood after a person has fasted (abstained from food) for about eight hours. In some cases, doctors diagnose diabetes by administering a test of oral glucose tolerance test, which measures glucose levels before and after a certain amount of sugar has been ingested.

Another test being developed for type 1 diabetes are looking for specific antibodies (immune system proteins that attack foreign substances) present only in people with diabetes. This test can detect the type 1 diabetes at an early stage, reducing the risk of complications of the disease.

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Diabetes Meilitus

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

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Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone that helps the body’s tissues absorb glucose (sugar) so it can be used as a source of energy. The condition may also develop if muscle cells, fat and liver do not respond well to insulin. In people with diabetes, glucose levels build up in blood and urine, causing excessive urination, thirst, hunger, and problems with fat and protein metabolism.

Diabetes mellitus differs from the less common diabetes insipidus, which is caused by the lack of the hormone vasopressin that controls the amount of urine secreted.

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