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Diabetes
Introduction
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| Diabetes is a very serious disease. Left unchecked, it can bring
serious consequences including death. Fortunately, it is a disease
that can be managed. Unfortunately most of the people who have diabetes
do not know that they have it and hence do not treat it till it become
very late. If you suspect you have diabetes, it is very important
that you get prompt professional attention and to determine whether
you suffer from this. |
| Over 100 million people suffer from diabetes in the world. In the
United States, it is believed that over 14 million people suffer from
diabetes. That includes people of all ages, from children to the elderly.
The American Diabetes Association estimates that 6 percent of the
general U.S. population over age 40 has been found to have diabetes-and
an equal amount has not been diagnosed yet. |
| People with Type II diabetes are at higher risk of vision and kidney
problems, heart disease and nerve damage. More than 90 percent of
the time, lifestyle changes such as losing weight, cutting back on
fat and getting daily exercise can help keep your blood sugar levels
in line. If you have diabetes, follow your doctor's advice. The natural
and Complementary remedies discussed in this website-used in conjunction
with medical care and with your doctor's approval-may help stabilize
your blood sugar levels and, in many cases, reduce the need for taking
medications or insulin injections. (Do not stop taking medications
or alter insulin injections without first consulting and getting approval
from your medical professional.) |
| Symptoms of Diabetes |
Polyuria: Passing of too much urine, or frequent urination.
Thirst
Weight loss
Tiredness - often present in diabetes. But other disorders can also
result in tiredness. So, this alone is not sufficient.
Unrelenting hunger
Itching of the genitals and skin
Visual disturbances (such as blurry vision)
Skin disorders (for example, boils)
Pain and/or numbness of the extremities |
| Diabetes Can Be Life Threatening |
Diabetes is believed to be the nation's third or fourth leading
cause of death. It makes the sufferer susceptible to serious complications
that can lead to death.
Diabetes hastens wear and tear on many crucial functions of the body.
In particular, it attacks: |
| The circulatory system. According to the American Diabetes
Association, diabetes leads to coronary heart disease, stroke and
circulation problems in the hands and feet. These conditions are two
to four times more common in people with diabetes, and they account
for most of their hospitalizations. Heart attacks, hardening of the
arteries, strokes, poor circulation in the feet, amputations-these
are concrete and common examples of diabetes damage. |
| The kidneys. Diabetes is the leading cause of end- stage
kidney disease. |
| The eyes. Diabetic eye disease, or diabetic retinopathy,
is the major cause of new vision loss in Americans 20 to 74 years
old, according to the National Eye Institute. |
| The nervous system. Nerve cells may be disturbed or damaged,
causing severe pain or loss of feeling-a condition known as neuropathy. |
| Many people have the false belief that Type II diabetes is not very
serious. But it is not so. In 1986, 144,000 people died as a result
of type-II diabetes in the US, and 951,000 were totally disabled.
In 1986, the economic cost of type- II diabetes in the United States
was estimated at $19.8 billion. Of that, $4.8 billion was spent on
treating related conditions and complications-primarily cardiovascular
conditions that manifested themselves in heart attacks, hardening
of the arteries and strokes. Circulatory problems, such as poor circulation
in the feet, leading to amputation, are also common in type- II diabetes. |
Diabetes is a very serious disease and should be treated as such.
In nearly all situations, people with diabetes require, at a minimum,
routine medical treatment- including daily self-care. Through scrupulous
attention to a healthy lifestyle and a strong commitment to maintaining
target blood-sugar levels, diabetic people can significantly slow
down the degenerative process.
Left unchecked, diabetes shortens life. It is not a condition that
goes away. |
| Types of Diabetes |
People tend to think of diabetes as one disease. But it really is
a group of disorders. What they all have in common is a problem with
insulin production or insulin action.
The two most common types of diabetes are called Type-I diabetes and
Type-II diabetes.
There are several other forms of glucose abnormalities, as doctors
often call them. Some of these are not diabetes, but they may signal
that diabetes is developing. |
| Examples: |
Increased risk for diabetes
Impaired glucose tolerance
Secondary diabetes
Gestational diabetes |
| Risk Factors for Diabetes |
| Age: All people are vulnerable to the disease throughout
their lives. However, the risk is higher as you grow older. There
is a gradual increase in susceptibility, with slight peaks at puberty
and during pregnancy, until we reach the age of 40. Then there is
a rapid jump. |
Heredity
If you have a family history of diabetes, especially parents or siblings
with diabetes, then you're near the top of the list in terms of risk.
Heredity is the most important predisposing factor for diabetes, especially
for type-I diabetes.
Type- II diabetes also tends to run in families, but since 80 to 85
percent of all cases occur among people who are over 40 and overweight,
obesity is considered more important in the development of this form
of the disease. |
Obesity
80 to 85 percent of people with type-II diabetes are overweight. It
is true that not all overweight people have diabetes. But if you are
obese, you may be setting yourself up for this disease 10 or 20 years
from now. (You are considered obese, if you are more than 20 percent
over ideal body weight.) |
Race
In the United States the disease is more common among African-Americans,
Hispanics and American Indians. More than 40% of Pima Indians in the
United States have type 2 diabetes. However, that race alone does
not predict diabetes; it must be combined with another factor, such
as obesity. |
Poverty
Researchers have uncovered a link between poverty and diabetes.
In a survey in the USA, households with the lowest income-under $15,000-
was found to have the highest incidence of diabetes.
Having impaired glucose tolerance
Having high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels (240 mg/dl or
more)
In women, having a history of gestational diabetes or delivery of
babies weighing more than 9 pounds |
| The presence of one risk factor does not predict diabetes, but it
does suggest a possibility. The more risk factors you have, the greater
your chance of developing diabetes. |
| Exercise and Diabetes |
| There are several important benefits of exercise. |
Exercise helps reduce blood glucose levels and makes insulin more
effective.
Exercise also helps people lose weight faster.
Exercise helps people maintain their lower weight.
Exercise is believed to improve insulin's sensitivity (its ability
to work).
Exercise reduces the dosage requirement or the need for blood-glucose
medications
Exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. |
|
We recommend that you do exercise daily whether you are suffering
from diabetes or not. It will help prevent the disease or delay
the onset if you don't have diabetes yet.
Exercise alone can't control blood-sugar levels, except in rare
cases. Some people have the mistaken notion that as long as they
are exercising vigorously and regularly, they can eat as much of
anything they want. This just isn't true. Exercise won't control
blood glucose, although it does influence it. A sound meal plan
forms the cornerstone of all treatment for type-II diabetes. Everything
else must build on that sound base.
|
| See Your Medical Doctor When... |
You have extreme hunger and/or thirst.
You have unusual weight loss.
You suffer from extreme fatigue.
You have blurred vision.
Your cuts and bruises are slow to heal.
You have tingling or numbness in your hands or feet.
You have recurring skin, gum or bladder infections.
You notice frequent urination
You get irritated easily |
|
Common Sense Care: |
|
Proper diet that is low in fat and simple sugars and
high in fiber and complex carbohydrates can help balance the blood
sugar and control weight. Avoid processed sugars, including those
in cookies, candies, cakes, ice cream, sodas, honey, chocolate, and
desserts. Avoid dried fruit. Choose the diet such that the approximate
calories from the various components of the food is as follows: |
Proteins - 20 percent
Fats - 20 percent
Carbohydrates - 60 percent |
Eat apples and other fruits high in pectin. Take a midmorning
and afternoon snack of fruit such as apple to keep blood sugar stable.
Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet including plenty of raw fruits and
vegetables as well as fresh vegetable juices. This reduces the need
for insulin and also lowers the level of fats in the blood.
Fiber helps to reduce blood sugar surges.
Eat 3 meals a day at regular times. Exercise helps. Exercise and proper
diet may help prevent the diabetes.
Supplement your diet with spirulina. Spirulina helps to stabilize
blood sugar levels. Other foods that help normalize blood sugar include
berries, brewer's yeast, dairy products (especially cheese), egg yolks,
fish, garlic, kelp, sauerkraut, soybeans, and vegetables.
Get your protein from vegetable sources, such as grains and legumes.
Fish and low-fat dairy products are also acceptable sources of protein.
Avoid saturated fats and simple sugars (except when necessary to balance
an insulin reaction).
Avoid consumption of processed foods such as hot dogs, bacon. bologna,
French fries, mayonnaise, etc. Research has shown that these may increase
the risks for diabetes.
Eat more carbohydrates or reduce your insulin dosage before exercise.
Exercise produces an insulin-like effect in the body.
Don't smoke. If you have to drink, drink only in moderation. This
will minimize the effects of poor circulation that tend to affect
legs the most as they are far from the heart. Wear good fitting shoes.
Do not take extremely large doses of vitamins B1 (thiamine) and C.
Excessive amounts may inactivate insulin. These vitamins may, however,
be taken in normal amounts.
If symptoms of hyperglycemia develop, go to the emergency room of
the nearest hospital. This is a potentially dangerous situation. Intravenous
administration of proper fluids, electrolytes, and insulin may be
required
Avoid taking large amounts of vitamin B3 (niacin). However, small
amounts (50 to 100 milligrams daily), taken by mouth, may be beneficial.
It is very important to control stress. Avoid fatigue, and emotional
upsets. Stresses create anxiety that send damaging hormones racing
through your system. Exercise can be used to control stress
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to prevent diabetes and
controlling blood sugar levels.
Exercise has been found to decrease blood glucose levels while assisting
the cells to absorb glucose in response to insulin.
A woman with diabetes who wants to become pregnant should watch her
blood sugar levels long before she plans to conceive. The fetus has
the greatest chance of developing birth defects during the first five
to eight weeks of pregnancy, before most women know they are pregnant.
It usually takes a few months to get the blood sugar under proper
control; if a woman begins to monitor her blood sugar level the day
she conceives, damage may already be done by the time it is under
control. |
