There is a relation between people that have diabetes and those that suffer from heart disease problems, this is because both conditions present insulin resistance, if you are one of those that constantly suffer from high levels of glucose in your blood, you should know that you are at risk of heart disease, while this article is not intended to give you medical advise, at least it will point out the main aspects of these undesirable conditions.
As mentioned before, people with high blood sugar levels, diabetic or not, have not insulin available in their body or they have developed severe insulin resistance, in the last case they are usually diagnosed with diabetes. However, there is another case of elevated blood sugar levels, and it is produced because insulin sensitivity is impaired, both conditions increase risks of heart disease.
As you can see, it is all about the levels of glucose in your blood, and when they become too higher. Then – because of that levels – people have problems producing insulin and the body cannot use the sugar that is circulating in the bloodstream for fuel. Now we have another problem, the body is unable to metabolize foods into nutrients for fuel or to build tissue, producing as a consequence a metabolic disorder.
The importance of lowering your blood sugar level is evident, by knowing how to lower or controlling your blood glucose levels you are reducing simultaneously risk of heart disease problems.
Last but not least, once you suffer of metabolic disorders you need to search for specialized advise on restoring insulin sensitivity.
By: Renata Nyleve
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Diabetes – Can it Be Reversed?
April 29th, 2010
Diabetes. It has an effect on most every part of your body, if you have it. A lot of people have diabetes and don’t even know it. Even greater amounts of people have pre-diabetes, and don’t even have a clue that they are at risk for diabetes! Want to prevent, reduce, or eliminate diabetes and its’ horrible effects?
There is a way. It is not an overnight method, or a super pill that you take and diabetes just goes away. You will actually have to work at it, and take some serious action steps along with a shift in lifestyle. But, you probably secretly wanted that anyway. Who wouldn’t like to feel better, look younger, have more energy, lose weight and gain vitality?
With knowledge, creating a plan, and taking action, you can turn this “beast” called diabetes, into a manageable puppy on a leash. This is a nutritional learning process combined with a dash of physical exercises. (Yes, you do have to exercise) The exercises can be fun. You don’t have to do the same thing everyday. Make it fun, but be active.
Another key aspect is learning about supplements that will work in conjunction with your nutritional meals. There are many herbal, and natural products such as Bitter Melon, Cinnamon, Gymnena Sylvestre, Fenugreek, Ginseng, and several others that will help, but do your homework.
Other supplements are almost “required”; they are Chromium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Calcium. If you are diabetic, you probably are deficient in one or more of these. Check with your health practitioner if these will affect you and your medication schedule. Some of these can lower your blood sugar pretty fast.
Our eating habits are what got us here in the first place. So nutrition is probably the biggest change you will have to make. Eating the right carbohydrates, combined with proper amount of proteins and fats is so important. Once you learn how food affects the blood and how insulin works, it will make sense. When you make a change to proper nutritious food, you will notice an improvement in your overall well-being. More energy and concentration is what I noticed. And then the weight started dropping off!
By: Thomas P Fouts
Diabetes Symptoms
April 29th, 2010
Diabetes is a disease that all too often goes undetected because the symptoms are either so mild or common to other problems. Because of this, many people walk around with diabetes without even knowing it until they finally go to the doctor for a blood and urine test. This article is going to review the most common symptoms of diabetes so that you’re alerted to what to look out for. The sooner your diabetes is diagnosed, the quicker you can receive treatment.
Probably the most common symptom of diabetes is extreme thirst. The reason for this is that the kidneys of a diabetic spill excessive levels of glucose into the urine which results in taking more water with it. That’s why diabetics are so thirsty, because they are losing more water than non diabetics.
Another common symptom of diabetes is frequent urination. This is also caused by the same problem as above. Diabetics usually wake up many times during the night. Diabetics have a difficult time taking long trips because of this urination problem.
Another common symptom of diabetes is extreme hunger. This is caused by the body not producing enough insulin, which is needed for glucose to enter our cells. Because our cells don’t get enough glucose, which gives us our energy, we are constantly hungry. This same problem also causes fatigue and weight loss as well.
Another common symptom of diabetes is headache. The reason diabetics get headaches frequently is because our brain cells need a constant supply of energy, which they are not getting because not enough glucose is getting into our cells. This also tends to make diabetics nervous and irritable.
Another very common problem of diabetes is blurred vision, which can ultimately lead to blindness if your diabetes isn’t kept in check. The reason for the blurred vision is because of the high levels of glucose in the cells. This damages the cells and causes them to leak. This makes the retina bleed and swell, which is what causes the blurred vision.
There are many more symptoms of diabetes such as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, skin infections, impotence, wounds that take a long time to heal, no tolerance to cold, itching, numbness in fingers and toes, heart palpitations and excessive perspiration.
Because many of these symptoms can occur with other diseases, it is important to see your doctor for a blood test and urinalysis in order to determine whether or not you have diabetes.
Diabetes, if caught early, can be treated and controlled.
To YOUR Health,
Steve Wagner
By: S. Wagner
