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Person: Non-Diabetic (Normal)
Blood Glucoselevels should be
.Fasting blood sugar under 100 mg/dl = 5.5 mmol/L
One hour after meals under 140 mg/dl = 7.8 mmol/L
Two hours after meals under 120 mg/dl = 6.7 mmol/L
.
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Person: Type 2 Diabetes
Blood SUGAR levels should be.. If you 'embrace' your Type 2 Diabetes
you will gradually learn to control it and achieve an HbA1c of 7% or below.
But to do this, you need to check to see your
fasting blood sugar (glucose) levels are 4 - 7 mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl) (when you
wake up)
test your blood glucose levels before meals between, should be 4 and 7
mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl).
Remember, you still need tablets if you are ill;
if you are being sick or cannot swallow the tablets, |let your doctor or nurse
know.
Occasionally test after meals (preferred levels less than 10 mmol/l) (180 mg/dl
)
.
To achieve very good control (HbA1c 6.5-7.0%) you need:
.
a fasting pre-breakfast glucose less than 5.5 mmol/l (99 mg/dl )
.
pre-meal levels at other times less than 6.0 mmol/l (108 mg/dl )
.
after-meal levels (2 hours after a meal) less than 8.0 mmol/l (141 mg/dl).
.
.
These levels cannot be achieved in all patients. But if you are well and are
prepared to stick to a healthy
diet and exercise your medication should be adjusted to achieve these levels,
even if that means starting insulin.
.
.
.
How to Tell if you havePrediabetes There are two different tests to see if you have normal blood sugar
(glucose) or pre-diabetes:
1) the fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) or
2) the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
1) The fasting plasma glucose test (FPG)
Normal
PreDiabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
less than 5.6 mmol/L
5.6-7 mmol/l
greater
than 7 mmol/l
less than 100 mg/dl
100 -126
mg/dl
greater
than 126 mg/dl
2) The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). (Done by your
Doctor)
Normal
PreDiabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
less than 7.7 mmol/l
7.7 - 11
mmol/l
greater
than 11 mmol/l
less than 140 mg/dl
140 - 200
mg/dl
greater
than 200 mg/dl
.
.
.
If you are pre-diabetic or diabetic, among the first issues you will
have to deal with are blood sugar levels, irregular blood sugar levels, and just
how to monitor your blood sugar level.
A basic blood sugar chart will give you an idea of what values you should be
aiming for to take care of your health and stay
clear of harmful health effects due to type 2 diabetes:
Normal
Fasting blood sugar
(glucose) levels are 4 –
5.5mmol/l (70- 100 mg/dl) (when you wake up);
these amounts are typically less in the morning, and rise soon
after meals.
Regardless of what
you may have previously eaten, a random reading of
10 mmol/l (or 180
mg/dl) or more, may suggest
you have type 2 diabetes.
A fasting blood
sugar reading taken, for example, any time after you wake up each morning,
should be, as mentioned 4 – 5.5mmol/l
(70- 100 mg/dl).
If the fasting blood
sugar reading is 7 mmol/l (126 mg/dL) or more,
you may have type 2 diabetes.
When monitoring your blood glucose
levels, its crucial that you study any patterns with your readings with your
doctor or diabetes nurse or healthcare professional, and take note of variations
with meals, medications or other activity (like stress) that trigger undesirable
readings.
Diabetes really is a serious problem, and can
have devastating effects on the whole body, on eyes, kidneys, heart,
nerves, possibly leading to blindness, kindey failure, amputation of feet, heart
illnesses and stroke. Those who have diabetes, regardless if it is type 1 or 2
is a real threat to health.
For those that have pre-diabetes it's by
no means too early to consider aggressive preventive measures by altering your
way of life and lifestyle choices.
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Are you quietly devastated at having to
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Are you dismayed at a life-time sentence
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Before I go any further have a look at the sort
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Chocolate Truffle Tree
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Windmill Celebration Cake
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“Oh No!”
I can hear you say… “Stop tempting me, its torture”.
Are you, like millions of other diabetic sufferers around the world, fighting a
war between the voices in your head saying “no” to sweet,
sugary chocolate treats and your stomach which is betraying all your good
intentions by saying “yes, yes, please, please”.
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Before I go on let me introduce
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Pamela is the author of
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My name is Pamela Vinten and this is
my story …
I am a retired Home Economics teacher living on
the Gold Coast, Australia. Having studied in Melbourne, I majored in nutrition,
food science and biochemistry.
I have maintained a keen interest in nutritional
trends for over 40 years and am constantly on the lookout for healthier food
options. This was very important to me when I was raising my five children and
dealing with the obstacles we all experience while trying to maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
This book is the result of the anguish I have
felt over the years as I have watched, and (to be truthful) indulged in, the
eating of very damaging sweet, chocolaty foods. Let’s face it, who can resist! I
am proud to offer you a solution and it comes in the form of my deliciously
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Are you quietly devastated at having to
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Are you
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those yummy cakes, pastries and sweet treats that made life fun?
And what about the rest of your children
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your child?
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“Oh No!”
I can hear you say… “Stop torturing me”
Are you, like lots of other parents of diabetic children around the world,
finding it hard to say “no” to sweet, sugary chocolate treats that your child
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“Please, please
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Does that
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What girl can resist a Chocolate Love Heart
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Let me introduce the Author…
Pamela is the author of
international selling eBook “Chocolate Against Diabetes”
My name is Pamela Vinten and this is
my story...
I am a retired Home Economics teacher living on
the Gold Coast, Australia. Having studied in Melbourne, I majored in nutrition,
food science and biochemistry.
I have maintained a keen interest in nutritional
trends for over 40 years and am constantly on the lookout for healthier food
options. This was very important to me when I was raising my five children and
dealing with the obstacles we all experience while trying to maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
This book is the result of the anguish I have
felt over the years as I have watched, and (to be truthful) indulged in, the
eating of very damaging sweet, chocolaty foods. Let’s face it, who can resist! I
am proud to offer you a solution and it comes in the form of my deliciously
smooth chocolate that is not only amazingly healthy but diabetic friendly as
well. Enjoy!
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Blood Sugar Control - Mechanisms - How it Works--And How It Stops
Working To understand what happens as your blood sugar deteriorates from normal
to pre-diabetes, and
finally, to full-fledged
diabetes you need to first
understand how blood sugar control works in a normal body.
Let's look at
that now.
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Blood Sugar Control- Normal Person The key to understanding blood sugar control is to understand the role
played by special
cells called Beta-Cells. These tiny
cells are
scattered through an organ called the
pancreas which is
located just under your stomach. The job of the beta cell
is to produce
insulin, store it, and release it into the blood stream at appropriate
times.
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The single most dangerous idea you are likely to encounter
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Type 2 Diabetes - Why Minimize Carbohydrates, Fats, Salt and Sugar
With type 2 diabetes, you can actually eat just about anything you want.
However, it is important to keep moderation and portion control in mind
at all times. There are a few things that you must regulate in order to
manage your diabetes properly. These include carbohydrates,
fats, salt, and
sugar. Let’s look at why
each of these can be problematic.
Carbohydrates are actually good for you. They provide quick energy. In
those with Type 2 Diabetes,
however, if not taken in properly, they can trigger blood glucose
spikes. If you eat a meal heavy in carbohydrates, the digestive process
will release large amounts of glucose quickly. That leads to many
problems. The best way to consume them is in moderation and in
combination with other types of food.
There are also differences in the types of carbohydrates you eat. Some
provide empty calories that the body quickly absorbs. Those come from
sweets and refined grains. The best carbohydrates
though come from whole grains and raw fruits. The fiber in these foods
helps slow down the absorption rate and moderates
glucose levels.
Fat
is another thing you need to watch carefully. Those with type 2
Diabetes have an increased
change of heart attack and stroke. That means you must watch the kinds
of food you eat in order to keep your entire body healthy. Fat comes in
healthy and unhealthy varieties. The healthy
types are mono and polyunsaturated fats. These usually come from
plant-based foods
like nuts and avocados. The unhealthy types are the saturated and trans
fats. These come from meat-based sources as well as hydrogenated oils.
Fat also brings a large load of calories into any meal. The best way to
deal with fats is in moderation. You need fat for healthy living. Choose
healthy fats over the unhealthy
ones. Combine fats with other foods in a single meal.
Salt is something else to watch. Excessive salt intake can elevate
blood pressure. It can
also lead to excessive water retention. Both of these are not good for
someone with Type 2 Diabetes.
Try using spices and herbs to flavor food instead of salt. Use less salt
whenever possible. Watch processed foods
for high sodium content. Sugar is that oh so tempting thing that many a
diabetic misses. Sugar usually comes in the form of fat laden sweets.
They are empty calories. The body absorbs it quickly and the blood
glucose shoots straight up. Don’t take them off the table, but only
consume them in moderation.
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Type 2 Diabetes - Making Dietary Changes
There is no special diet that you must go on if you have Type 2 Diabetes.
There is no one standing at the grocery cash register monitoring what
foods you purchase. No one will stop you from ordering your favorite
foods in a restaurant. However, you must make some changes if you hope
to keep your
Diabetes under control. The
changes involve making some strategic shifts in what you eat, when you
eat, and how much you eat.
Everyone needs to watch what they eat when they have type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes brings higher risks of heart disease, stroke, and renal
failure. There is a higher chance of going blind or losing a limb.
Making better food choices can lessen the risk of all of these
complications significantly. Carbohydrates are not off the table. They
provide a good balance to keep your glucose levels steady, if you eat
them properly. That means eating them in smaller portions and in
combination with proteins and healthy fats. Eating healthy fats instead
of unhealthy ones will help lower your risk of heart disease. Lower your
salt intake. Flavor your foods
with spices and herbs instead. Use sweets as an occasional treat, not a
mainstay of your diet.
Everyone needs to watch when they eat when they have Type 2 Diabetes.
Many people find themselves eating one or two large meals every day.
That is not a healthy pattern for
Diabetics.
Eating too many calories at a single sitting can lead to large spikes
and drops in glucose levels. It is important to spread calories out over
the entire day. Many diabetics have great luck with a series of five or
six small meals instead of a two to three large ones. Combining foods is
also important throughout the day to spread out carbohydrates and fats.
Everyone needs to watch how much they eat when they have type 2
Diabetes. Weight control is
very important with diabetes. The further you lower your weight towards
the healthy
zone, the better control you will likely get over your diabetes. Losing
weight lowers the amount of insulin resistance also. Consuming the right
types of foods in the right proportions at the right times allows those
with diabetes to eat just about anything they want. It is just a wakeup
call to adopt healthy eating habits. That is a call that most of the
general population should heed to avoid developing diabetes themselves.
One
of the many things you learn when you get a type 2
Diabetes diagnosis is that
heart disease comes along with it. Those with diabetes have a
significantly higher risk of developing heart disease. This can lead to
heart attack or stroke and could be deadly. That is why it is very
important to keep cholesterol levels in the healthy range. When your
cholesterol gets out of control, your chances of developing heart
problems will be out of control as well. Moderate your cholesterol as
soon as you can.
What are healthy cholesterol ranges for those with Type 2 Diabetes?
They are actually the same for everyone. Cholesterol tests check for
four things: your total cholesterol level, your HDL level, your LDL
level, and your triglyceride level. Let’s look at the total cholesterol
level first. The healthy
range for total cholesterol is below
200mg/dl (5.2 mmol/l) as
long as your other levels are healthy as well. If the total is between
200 and 239mg/dl (5.2 - 6.2 mmol/l), you
are in the borderline area of having high cholesterol. If your total is
240 mg/dl (6.2 mmol/l) or higher, you officially have high
cholesterol.
Monitoring your HDL and LDL numbers is very important to those with type
2 diabetes.
HDL is the good type of
cholesterol. You want those numbers to be
higher instead of lower. Your HDL number above
60 mg/dl (1.6 mmol/l) falls in
the good range. If you are a woman, if your HDL is between
50 and 60 mg/dl (1.3 - 1.6 mmol/l),
you are at risk for high cholesterol. If you are a man, if your HDL is
between 40 and 50 mg/dl (1.03- 1.3),
you are at risk for high cholesterol. Below
40 mg/dl (1.03 mmol/l) and
anyone is the danger zone.
LDL is the bad
cholesterol. The lower your number goes the
better. The best news is if your LDL is below
100mg/dl (2.6 mmol/l). If your
numbers fall between
100 and 129mg/dl (2.6 - 3.3 mmol/l), it is
not optimal, but no real worries. If it falls between
130 and 159mg/dl (3.3 - 4.1 mmol/l), you
are in the borderline area. If it falls between
160 and 189mg/dl (4.1 - 4.9 mmol/l), you
officially have high cholesterol. If it is above
190 mg/dl (4.9 mmol/l), you are
in the danger zone.
Triglycerides are a form
of fat that often rises when cholesterol rises.
That is why doctors measure it along with cholesterol levels in those
with
Type 2 Diabetes. The lower your number
goes the better off you will be. If your triglycerides are less than
150mg/dl (1.7 mmol/l), you are in
the good range. If they fall between
150 and 199 mg/dl (1.7 - 2.25 mmol/l) , that is the borderline
area. If they fall
between 200 and 499
mg/dl (2.25 -5.6 mmol/l), you have high numbers.
Over 500 mg/dl (5.6 mmol/l), you
are in the danger zone.
Most adults who develop blindness in the US have
Diabetes.
Diabetic
retinopathy happens when the uncontrolled
glucose damages the
blood vessels inside the
retina. It begins gradually and often remains undetected until the
damage is extensive. Early symptoms include blurry vision or seeing
double. Some report seeing rings, dark spots, or floating blank areas.
It also can cause pressure in the eye that may be painful in some
people. Some patients also have trouble seeing out of the corners of
their eyes. Sometimes straight lines appear to go wavy. If you have any
of these symptoms, see your doctor as soon as possible.
How
do you prevent or delay damage to your eyes? The first essential is
carefully managing your diabetes. Most damage to your eye comes from the
high levels of glucose in the blood stream. Keeping your glucose under
control is essential. That means adopting healthy eating and exercise
habits. It means monitoring your glucose levels carefully. The second
essential is having your eyes checked regularly to catch problems early.
Those with type 2 diabetes should have a thorough eye exam at least once
a year. Early detection can delay or prevent blindness.
Controlling your
blood pressure is also
part of the formula for avoiding eye damage. Higher blood pressure
causes damage to the eyes also. Combined with high
glucose levels and the
combination can cause more damage. Smoking is also a problem you need to
solve if you have Type 2 Diabetes.
What can you do if you already detect eye damage? It is important to
prevent further damage if possible. That means controlling your glucose
levels. Talk with your doctor about modifying your exercise routine.
Some forms of exercise like lifting heavy weights or high impact sports
can cause further damage. It is also important to make sure you are
taking your medications properly. Poor eyesight leads to accidental
overdoses all the time. Take caution.
What treatments are available for those with eye damage? This is an area
where research has made some advances. Laser treatments have shown
promise in reversing the damage done by
blood glucose. Doctors
have found that injections of corticosteroids help as well. The best
remedy is not having the damage happen in the first place. That is
another reason why managing your diabetes is so important. Your eyes
depend on you to keep things in check. If you don’t, you may lose your
window on the world.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Sugar
Type 2 Diabetes
- Seek Help When your Blood Sugar Is Really High
Blood
sugar levels can get too
high in some people with Type 2 Diabetes.
Doctors call this condition hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia leads to the
definitive diagnosis of diabetes in the first place. However, when blood
glucose levels reach danger
levels, it can spell big trouble. An incident of exceptionally high
blood sugar can be a sign
of a serious underlying condition called ketoacidosis. This condition
can lead to diabetic coma or even death if not treated in time. Knowing
when to worry is vital in dealing with diabetes.
Blood
sugar level spikes are
normal when managing type 2 diabetes. Many people see a spike within the
first hour after eating a meal. It often happens if you ingest more
carbohydrates than normal. It can happen if you are not taking your
medications properly. It can happen when you are not eating properly. It
can happen if you are not exercising, as you should. Illness or stress
can also drive those numbers up. Some medications can drive glucose
levels up as well. A single spike is not something about which to worry.
However, if the spike doesn’t drop down after a few hours, then you may
have something about which to worry.
If
your
blood sugar levels
continue to rise and do not abate, contact your doctor as soon as
possible. If you have a urine kit to test for ketones, monitor this as
well. If you begin to develop ketones, contact your doctor as soon as
possible. You may be developing ketoacidosis. This condition develops
when the body does not have enough insulin to convert glucose into
energy. When there is not enough insulin for breaking down the glucose,
the cells seek other sources of energy. Fat cells provide this alternate
source. The process of burning fatty acids produces a byproduct known as
ketones. When too many ketones get into the system, it causes
ketoacidosis. In those with Type 2 Diabetes,
it can be life threatening.
Ketoacidosis can be very severe. It usually has something behind the
scenes causing it in those with type 2
Diabetes. It could be an
infection or severe illness. Immediate treatment of the high
glucose levels with insulin
is required. However, getting to the underlying cause is just as
important for long-term management. If you don’t get to the underlying
problem, the ketoacidosis may persist or return. The elevated glucose
also does damage to many parts of the body.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Living
With Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes - Is
Ketoacidosis (or DKA) a Problem for Me?
For
those with type 2 diabetes, ketoacidosis can be extremely dangerous.
What is ketoacidosis in the first place though? This condition develops
when the body does not have enough insulin in the body. Cells use
insulin to break down glucose for energy. When there is not enough
insulin for breaking down the glucose, the cells go looking for other
sources of energy. The next stop is fat cells. They begin burning the
fatty acids. This process produces a side effect known as ketones.
Ketones begin building in the body. If too much gets into the system, it
causes ketoacidosis.
What are the symptoms of ketoacidosis? The first symptoms are likely
going to be mild. These include fatigue, muscle stiffness, abdominal
pain, headache, and decreased appetite. Then things may begin to get
worse. Shortness of breath may develop. It will not improve when you lie
down. Deep rapid breathing or nausea harkens that the symptoms are
becoming severe. Mental faculties begin to slow down. Coma is a real
possibility if you do not seek treatment immediately. Other symptoms
that may appear include dry skin and mouth, increase thirst, increased
urination, flushed face, and breath that smells fruity.
How
do doctors treat ketoacidosis? Without insulin, your blood
glucose levels are going to
be high. Getting insulin in the blood stream is a priority. Ketoacidosis
usually involves severe hydration. Doctors will order intravenous fluids
in order to get fluids back into the tissue. This condition comes from
the lack of insulin. The treatment must focus on why insulin production
shut down or decreased so much. This often involves an infection or
underlying disease. Treatment must include dealing with the primary
cause of this loss of insulin. Treating the other symptoms will not do
any good unless you eliminate or regulate the primary cause.
What can cause ketoacidosis? For those with Type 2 Diabetes,
this is a rare condition. However, in certain circumstances, it can
happen. Most often, a severe illness or infection will cause insulin
production to drop. Those of African-American and Hispanic origins seem
to have it more often than other populations. How do you recognize it
before it becomes a problem? Many
Diabetics
keep urine test strips around to monitor for high levels of ketones.
Your doctor can perform other tests that will detect it. Learn the
warning signs and take measure if you detect any problems. It might save
your life.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Control
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
- Treatment Involves Healthy Eating and Being Active (Work those Muscles
!)
Treating Type 2 Diabetes
will take making some changes in your life. Most people receive their
diagnosis when carrying excess weight. Most receive it when they
practice unhealthy
eating habits. Most receive it when they live a sedentary lifestyle. To
get ahead of the disease before it takes its toll requires making some
healthy choices to change parts of your life. Will it be easy? That is
not likely. However, without these changes, the chances of developing
severer complications will escalate. What sorts of changes do you need
to make when you have diabetes? These are eating healthier, exercising
more, and losing weight.
Eating healthier will help you manage your type 2 diabetes. What does
eating healthier
mean? It translates to eating more foods
that are good for you, lowering the amount of food you eat, controlling
portions, spreading carbohydrates
out, and learning more about food in general. Adding more vegetables and
heart healthy fats will help keep your cholesterol in check. Adding
fiber will help moderate glucose levels. That means more whole grain
foods. Lowering the amount of saturated and trans fats are crucial for
heart health. Limiting the amount of sugars you consume is critical for
glucose management.
Exercising more will also help you manage your Type 2 Diabetes.
Research shows a direct link between physical activity and insulin
resistance. The less active you are, the higher your insulin resistance
goes. The more active you are, the lower your insulin resistance goes.
Insulin resistance is at the core of this form of
Diabetes. You want to get
rid of it as much as possible. Getting active also promotes heart health
by lowering cholesterol and
blood pressure levels.
Heart health
is very important for diabetics since they have an increased risk of
heart attack and stroke. Start out slow and work your way up.
Losing weight is another vital component to managing your type 2
diabetes. By just losing five to ten percent of your body weight, you
can significantly affect your control. In combination with eating right
and exercising, some patients find they can manage their diabetes
without insulin injections. Even if it delays it for years, that is a
good thing. Losing weight also lowers insulin resistance. Making these
changes will help you live a long and healthy life managing your
diabetes. Not making these changes will likely shorten your life while
Diabetes takes over your
life. It is your choice to make.
Most people thing of insulin when it comes to type 2 diabetes and
medications. That is the primary defense for those that have severe
diabetes. However, a growing number of other medications that those with
Diabetes take to help
regulate their health. They fall into several categories and affect the
body in different ways. Let’s look at them as well as insulin. Insulin
is the primary medication many people take. Most insulin today is a
synthetic form of the natural hormone. There are still sources for
natural insulin from animals, but that is getting harder to find.
The
first group of oral medications for those with Type 2 Diabetes
goes by the name of sulfonylureas. These drugs help stimulate insulin
production in the pancreas. They have been around for over 50 years and
newer formulations are more effective. Another group of oral medications
is meglitinides. These drugs also stimulate insulin production. It is
important not to mix these drugs with alcohol consumption. It can lead
to severe drops in glucose levels. Some of these drugs will also mix
with alcohol and cause severe nausea or sickness.
Biguanides affect the amount of
glucose produced by the
liver. That helps regulate the amount of glucose that gets into the
blood stream. That is very important with type 2 diabetes. It also helps
make muscle cells able to absorb insulin more effectively. This also
brings down glucose levels. The most common issue with this drug may be
diarrhea. Taking it with food
alleviates that problem though. Thiazolidinediones work much like the
previous group. They help elevate the insulin absorption by the muscle
cells and lower the amount of glucose produced by the liver. There may
be an increased risk of heart problems with these drugs though. Talk
with your doctor about any concerns you have with any of these drugs.
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors work to block the breakdown of
carbohydrates in the digestive system. This helps slow down the
absorption of
glucose. For effectively,
this medication must be taken right at the beginning of a meal. DPP-4
inhibitors help prevent the breakdown of GLP-1. GLP-1 is a natural
compound that helps reduce glucose levels. The body breaks down the
compound quickly. By slowing that down, it keeps the GLP-1 in action
longer. Your doctor may decide to put you on one or more of these drug
in order to manage your diabetes better. Knowing what is available is
the first step.
Type 2
Diabetes often means that
you have to take extra precautions when you come down with an illness.
The symptoms of a cold or the flu can affect your blood glucose levels.
Vomiting and nausea can lead to dehydration issues. Infections also
trigger increased levels of blood
sugar. It is extremely
important to take steps to monitor and manage your diabetes when faced
with a common illness. It will keep the complications at bay.
The
first step is to check your
glucose levels at least
every four hours. Do it more often if you feel any symptoms of high or
low
blood sugar. If you find
your blood
sugar above 240 mg/dl
(13.3 mmol/L), test for ketones in your urine. If you find ketones, get
hold of your doctor immediately. These are byproducts caused by your
body burning fatty acids instead of glucose. This may mean that your
insulin levels are dangerously low due to the illness or an underlying
infection. It is important to get medical help as soon as possible since
it can lead to ketoacidosis in patients with Type 2 Diabetes
and in some cases to a
Diabetic
coma.
Take your temperature regularly as well. This can also show if an
infection is lying in there. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.
If you have nausea, attempt to keep down water. If you cannot keep down
water or food, consult your doctor immediately. You might need to go to
the emergency room before severe dehydration hits. If you are taking
insulin injections, do not stop them. It is important to keep your
glucose levels in check. Drinking something with sugar will help keep
your
glucose in normal ranges if
you cannot keep down solids. Consult with your doctor about any over the
counter medications you might take. Some contain high levels of sugar
and that is not good for people with type 2 diabetes. There are versions
available that are not though.
Call your doctor if you have any nausea or vomiting. Call your doctor if
you have a fever higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees
Celsius). Call your doctor if you cannot keep fluids or solids down.
Call your doctor if your glucose goes above 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) or
falls below 70 mg/dL (3.8 mmol/l). Call your doctor if you develop
ketones in your urine. Monitoring your health
is very important when you are sick and have Type 2 Diabetes
as well.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Control
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
- Alcohol? Too Much is Not the Best ??
Alcohol is not off the plate if you have received a Type 2 Diabetes.
However, it is something you must only have in moderation and using your
head for the best results. The body deals with alcohol much like it
deals with fat. Alcohol also contains empty calories. Your blood
sugar levels can rise
when you consume it. Drinking in moderation when your diabetes is under
control is still possible. Do it consciously instead of unconsciously.
If you have had more than one or two drinks, it is likely time to stop.
There are consequences to consuming alcohol as a diabetic.
Drinking too much alcohol when you have type 2 diabetes can actually
cause your blood sugars to drop quickly. This is reactive hypoglycemia.
Beer and sweeter wines contain a large amount of carbohydrates. If you
consume one or two, you will likely see your
blood glucose levels
rise. When you start consuming much more than that, your pancreas starts
releasing large amounts of insulin in reaction to the glucose levels. In
some cases, the insulin takes over the system and brings
glucose levels straight down
into the danger zone. If you are going to drink, make sure you are
around people who know your condition and are not going to drink
excessively.
Alcohol tends to stimulate appetite in anyone. For those with Type 2 Diabetes,
that can mean trouble if you don’t take care. This appetite stimulation
can cause you to eat more than you should. When combined with the
glucose from the alcohol, you may find your blood sugars spiking. You
also are eating more calories and fats than you need to maintain your
ideal weight. Consume alcohol as part of a meal instead of on its own.
By combining it with counterbalances, the affects will be less.
Alcohol can have other affects on those with type 2
Diabetes. Alcohol can affect
triglyceride levels. If you have heart issues, this is not a good thing.
It can also raise blood pressure. Some oral medications and insulin
react with alcohol. If you want a drink, try to avoid the sweet wines
and go for the robust ones. They contain lower amounts of sugars. Mix
harder alcohol with water or Diet
soft drinks. Drink slowly and enjoy it. The idea is to use this as a
treat occasionally. If you have an issue with alcohol dependency, talk
with your doctor as soon as possible.
By
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How does your glucose level compare
with your HbA1c
HbA1c %
Average blood glucose level
mg/dl
Average blood glucose level mmol/l
13
324 mg/dl
18
mmol/l
12
306 mg/dl
17
mmol/l
11
270 mg/dl
15
mmol/l
10
234 mg/dl
13
mmol/l
9
216 mg/dl
12
mmol/l
8
180 mg/dl
10
mmol/l
7
141 mg/dl
8
mmol/l
6
125 mg/dl
7
mmol/l
5
90 mg/dl
5
mmol/l
HbA1c levels by coincidence nearly equate to glucose levels. So
an HbA1c level of 10%
means the average glucose level for the
previous
10 weeks was 234 mg/dl (13 mmol/l).
But at lower levels there is even less difference, so an HbA1c
of 7% means the average glucose level was
141 mg/dl (8 mmol/l ).
OSTPRANDIAL BLOOD GLUCOSE GOALS Ideally, your plasma glucose level about an hour after finishing a meal
or snack should be in the range specified here.
BLOOD GLUCOSE AND HbA
1c
CORRELATIONS
You can convert your
glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
result into your average plasma glucose
levels over the past 2–3 months.
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What is happening in type 2 diabetes
First, there is a shortage of insulin
Second, there is insulin resistance.
Third, there are genes
These factors combine to cause type 2
diabetes
Pattern of progression
At the beginning of type 2 diabetes a healthy diet may
be sufficient to lower the sugar and
keep the HbA1c below 7%
Later, metformin is needed.
Later still, add Exanatide if overweight or other drug.
Later still insulin may be required
Testing you sugar/glucose level
See
testing.
If you 'embrace' your diabetes, you will gradually learn to control it
and achieve an
HbA1c of 7% or below.
But to
do this, you need to check to see your
fasting blood glucose levels are
72-126 mg/dl (4 - 7 mmol/l) (when you
wake up)
test your blood glucose levels before meals between
72-126 mg/dl (4 - 7 mmol/l)
remember, you still need tablets if you are ill; if you
are being sick or cannot swallow the tablets,
|let your
doctor
or nurse know.
occasionally test after meals (preferred levels less
than 180 mg/dl (10 mmol/l)
To achieve very good control (HbA1c 6.5-7.0%) you need a
fasting pre-breakfast glucose
less than 99 mg/dl (5.5 mmol/l), pre-meal levels at other
times less than 108 mg/dl (6.0 mmol/l) and
after-meal levels
(2 hours after a meal) less than 141 mg/dl (8.0 mmol/l).
These levels cannot be achieved in all patients..but if
you are well and are prepared to stick to a healthy
diet and
exercise your medication should be adjusted to achieve these
levels, even if that
means starting insulin.
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Here’s a small glimpse of what you’ll find in this book
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: My Coma & Recovery
Chapter 3: Types of Diabetes
Chapter 4: The Diabetes Control & Reversal Model
Chapter 5: The Major Macronutrients
Chapter 6: The 5 “Live” and the 5 “Dead” Foods
Chapter 7: The Super Meal Model
Chapter 8: Nutritional Supplementation
Chapter 9: Cleansing / Detoxification
Chapter 10: Exercise
Chapter 11: Blood Glucose Testing / Doctor Visits
Chapter 12: Drugs / Medications
Chapter 13: Mind & Spirit
Chapter 14: The 6 Stages of Diabetes Control & Reversal
Chapter 15: Diabetic Complications
Chapter 16: Next Steps
Chapter 17: Recipes of Super Meals
Diabetes is a condition where people don't produce enough insulin to
meet their body's needs or their cells
don't respond properly
to
insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is mainly caused by insulin resistance.
Symptoms
Treatment
Frequent measurement of blood glucose levels is the best way to know
whether blood glucose levels
are in the target range.
This is easily
done at home with a blood glucose monitor.
Taking Aspirin to Protect Your Heart Studies have shown that taking a low-dose
aspirin every day significantly lowers the risk of
heart attacks.
All About Stroke If you have diabetes, you're much more likely to
have a stroke, heart disease, or a heart attack. But
you can cut your chances of having these problems by
taking special care of your heart and blood vessels.
Make Wise Food Choices Learn how food choices help keep your heart and
blood vessels healthy.
Choose Fats Wisely Diabetes increases your chances of having a
heart attack or a stroke. Learn how making the right
choices can help reduce the risk of having a heart
attack or stroke.
Cook with Heart Healthy Foods You can protect your heart and blood vessels by
eating less saturated fat and by choosing the types
of fats that help your cholesterol levels.
Magazine promotes healthy living and
lifestyle - to help your heart blood vessels and diabetes
Exercise?
Exercise works like a charm to lower glucose levels. The best time of
the day to exercise is after a meal.
This doesn't mean that you
put your
fork down and run out the door, but maybe within the following two
hours.
Even a brief 10-minute walk can make a difference
in postprandial
(after meals) glucose levels.
Sugar in the
form of fruit contains fiber that delays absorption and thus moderates
the rise in blood sugar
values when fruit is consumed.
Refined white
sugar, sucrose, and dextrose lack fiber and nutrients.
When consumed in
food or drinks the refined sugar rapidly goes into
the blood stream and
produces a sharp rise in blood sugar values. The pancreas secretes large
amounts of
insulin to promptly return
high blood sugar values to normal.
Why Do
Diabetics Become Obese? When the pre-diabetic person is experiencing chronic high insulin values
with too many carbohydrate calories,
this insulin is converting
some of
the excess glucose into the fat triglyceride, which gets stored in fat
cells
which end up distended in an obese patient.
Conceptually, identifying the metabolic
syndrome (or insulin resistance) identifies risk for
cardiovascular
disease (CVD) or diabetes.
This article explains how, historically,
insulin resistance brought together facets of the
metabolic
syndrome and the pathogenesis of diabetes
and atheroma (thicklening of arteries in CVD)
but has
since been clinically “overtaken” by central obesity,
now accepted as the core component
of the metabolic
syndrome.
The metabolic syndrome encompasses a wide
range of metabolic disturbances in glucose, insulin
and
lipid metabolism, and is associated with
central
abdominal obesity.
Conceptually, identifying the metabolic
syndrome (or insulin resistance) identifies risk for
cardiovascular disease (CVD) or diabetes.
This article explains how, historically,
insulin resistance brought together facets of the
metabolic
syndrome and the pathogenesis of diabetes and
atheroma (thicklening of arteries in CVD) but has
since been clinically “overtaken” by central obesity, now accepted as the core component of the
metabolic
syndrome.
The metabolic syndrome encompasses a wide
range of metabolic disturbances in glucose, insulin and
lipid metabolism, and is associated with
central
abdominal obesity.
Knowing which fats raise LDL cholesterol and which ones don't is
the first step in lowering your risk of heart disease. In
addition to the LDL produced naturally by your body, saturated
fat,
trans-fatty acids and dietary cholesterol can also
raise blood cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats and
polyunsaturated fats appear to not raise LDL cholesterol; some
studies suggest they might even help lower LDL cholesterol
slightly when eaten as part of a low-saturated and
trans-fat
diet.
The American Heart Association's Nutrition
Committee strongly advises these fat guidelines for healthy
Americans over age 2: read more ......
For example, a sedentary female who is 31–50
years old needs about 2,000 calories each day. Therefore, she
should consume less than 16 g saturated fat, less than 2 g trans fat and between 50 and 70 grams of total fat
each day (with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated
and monounsaturated fats, such as fish, nuts, seeds and
vegetable oils).
Although low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol remains the lipid
value commonly used to assess cardiovascular risk,
apolipoprotein (apo)
B may better reflect lipid risk. Six categories of evidence support this
conclusion: small,
dense LDL particles, as measured by apo B, are more
commonly present in persons with coronary artery disease (CAD)
than an
increased LDL cholesterol level; increased very-low-density lipoprotein
(VLDL) secretion by the liver results in
increased small, dense LDL
particles; small, dense LDL particles are more atherogenic than normal
LDL particles;
apo B more accurately identifies CAD risk than do LDL
cholesterol levels; apo B assays do not require fasting and
have been
well standardized for use in routine laboratories; and the level of apo
B continues to predict CAD risk
during statin treatment.
The ADA currently recommends keeping blood glucose levels before meals
between 90 mg/dl
(5 mmol/L) and 130 mg/dl
(7 mmol/L) and keeping
blood glucose levels one to
two hours after meals below 180 mg/dl
(10 mmol/L) for most people.
Remember:
Conversion
: Canadian/Australian vs American (USA) units
1mmol/L =18 mg/dlCLICK
HERE:
Conversion from mmol/L (Canadian/Australian Units) to mg/dl (American Units)
Dr Agatston, a cardiologist, and author of the "The South Beach
Diet" says in his book that "it is the small dense LDL
that does the more damage,
i.e. apolipoproteins.
Treating dyslipidemia Drugs for lowering LDL cholesterol
Lowering triglycerides
The role of diabetes drugs Combination therapy
Following some trials ....."these results led the researchers to
conclude their report with a declaration that
"statin therapy should now
be considered routinely for all diabetic patients at sufficiently high
risk of
major vascular events, irrespective of their initial cholesterol
concentrations."
"You can ‘convert’ a person with metabolic syndrome to what is
essentially a nondiabetic state with diet
modification and exercise,"
Dr. Keilson says. "In true diabetes, though, the risk of heart disease
is
profound, and many physicians will go directly to pharmaceutical
therapy to give their patients maximum protection."
Discussion here that .........post-meal blood sugars of 140 mg/dl (7.8
mmol/L) and higher, as well as
fasting blood sugars
over 100 mg/dl (5.6 mmol/L) may cause permanent organ damage, as well as contributing
to the
progression of diabetes.
Read More..........
Blood Sugars
Fasting
Avoiding organ damage?
Max Fasting blood sugars
should be 5.6
: to avoid organ damage Discussion here that .........post-meal blood sugars of 140 mg/dl (7.8
mmol/L) and higher,
as well as fasting blood sugars
over 100 mg/dl (5.6
mmol/L) may cause permanent organ damage,
as well as contributing to the
progression of diabetes.
As blood sugar levels rise
unabated, the body converts these sugars into fatty compounds called
triglycerides.
Triglycerides slow the
blood flow in the smaller arteries and arterioles by making the blood
thicker and stickier.
As the oxygen-carrying blood
fails to reach
various parts of the body in time, the damage begins to mount.
The areas
supplied by the smallest blood vessels begin to suffer first. The vision
deteriorates.
Strokes occur. Kidneys begin to fail. Cardiovascular
disease becomes evident.
Numbness, tingling and pain begins to occur in
the lower extremities followed by the necessary
amputation of the toes,
feet or lower limbs. Read More....
As blood sugar levels rise
unabated, the body converts these sugars into fatty compounds called
triglycerides.
Triglycerides slow the
blood flow in the smaller arteries and arterioles by making the blood
thicker and stickier.
As the oxygen-carrying blood
fails to reach
various parts of the body in time, the damage begins to mount.
The areas
supplied by the smallest blood vessels begin to suffer first. The vision
deteriorates.
Strokes occur. Kidneys begin to fail. Cardiovascular
disease becomes evident.
Numbness, tingling and pain begins to occur in
the lower extremities followed by the necessary
amputation of the toes,
feet or lower limbs. Read More....
To understand what happens as your blood sugar deteriorates from normal
to pre-diabetes, and finally, to full-fledged
diabetes you need to first
understand how blood sugar control works in a normal body. Read
More....
The
Mediterranean Diet is a great way
for people to eat healthy food that
tastes great. It's easy to follow
the Mediterranean Diet.
Make olive oil your primary
source of dietary fat
Incorporate an abundance of food
from plant sources, including
fruits and vegetables, breads,
grains, beans, nuts, and seeds
Eat
low to moderate amounts of fish
and poultry weekly
Eat
low to moderate amounts of
cheese and yogurt daily
Drink
a moderate amount of wine (one
to two glasses per day for men,
one glass per day for women)
Here are
some other easy tips: Substitute
olive oil for butter. Snack on
almonds instead of fat-free cookies.
Spread avocado on a sandwich to
replace the mayonnaise.
Read More....
Flax Seed ?
Flax Seed
If you want to enjoy the benefits of
flaxseed oil, it is important to ground the seeds before you eat
them or
use pure flax seed oil from a bottle.
The flax seed is too hard for the stomach to digest and if you eat whole
flax seeds they will just pass through you
without releasing any nutrients. (They will however work wonders if you
ever become constipated!)
Thomas Smith in the
'Fats and Oils' section of his website
Healing Matters - www.healingmatters.com
says Flaxseed is a
healthy choice.
Both Flax seed oil or ground Flax seed are healthy choices.
The tutorials listed are interactive health
education resources from the Patient Education Institute.
Using animated
graphics
each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read
language.
You can also listen to the tutorial.
One persistent problem that clinicians encounter in diabetes care is
early morning hyperglycemia,
which occurs despite desirable
bedtime
blood sugars. This problem is commonly known as "dawn phenomenon."
If you experience high blood glucose levels when you wake up, talk with
your health-care team.
They can recommend further testing and changes in
your meal, exercise, or insulin regimen to alleviate the problem.
Read more...
Preventing Diabetes - Avoiding Your Diabetes Problems Permanently
?
Natural Medicine For Diabetes - Natural Diabetes
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treatments for the condition, then luckily
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