There is the threat of lapsing into a coma because of low levels of glucose. Maybe you have forgotten and taken too much insulin and experienced the same results It is great that a little sip of orange juice or a small piece of candy will bring you back around in a lot of cases. Day in and day out you labor with diabetes,giving yourself insulin or the not so laborious route of taking pills. You say to yourself…I am tired of this. But you realize you have to do this to live. Suddenly you think….There must be a better way.
If you are one of the lucky ones,your mind settles on supplements. You realize there has to be more,something better,a way to deny the symptoms of diabetes the free reign to tear down your body,to shut down your kidneys,to cause you to have to deal with diabetic nerve damage. You decide within yourself…I am going to fight,deny and defy this sickness the control of my being. I refuse to give in or up.
Now you are interested in knowing all there is to know about diabetes. You find out that it is a failure by your body to metabolize fat. A failure of the pancreas to produce adequate amounts of insulin,a failure of your body to use the insulin produced. But you are determined not to allow one last failure. You will not fail in fighting this illness. You prefer the supplements route. You determine to give your body what it needs to function properly without so much outside assistance from insulin.
Medical supervision is necessary and you inform your doctor of your intentions.Because diabetes can be insulin dependent or not insulin dependent,you carefully map out a plan of attack. You change your lifestyle,and take supplements that contribute to sugar control and prevention or management of diabetic complications.
You start to take vitamins….C,E,Bilberry,,magnesium,along with about six other supplements daily. Shortly you notice a difference. You do not feel the same,you do not take as much insulin,your doctor suggests reducing insulin intake,finally you realize,though the war is not over yet,because you have a few battles left. But finally victory is attainable. You feel like moving forward.
Sometimes defiance in the face of sickness,nets us satisfaction…A goal can be reached if you believe it can,and strive toward the desired effect.
By: Ollie Rush
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Defying The Death Symptoms Of Diabetes
March 3rd, 2010Diabetes Symptoms – Recognizing Them Early
February 26th, 2010
When I was growing up, my mother feared that I had diabetes, I was one of the lucky ones and it passed me by, however my mother was smart to watch for diabetes symptoms.
Diabetes Statistics: Approximately 8% of the population in the United States has diabetes. This has increased by over 13% from 2005 to 2007; we must recognize the diabetes symptoms if we’re going to gain the upper hand on diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes, previously known as insulin-dependent or juvenile-onset, occurs when the body own immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells. These are the body’s only mechanism to generate insulin naturally and regulate our blood sugar.
Type 2 diabetes, previously known as non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset, is the largest section of diabetes suffers, account for over 90% of all cases. This type of diabetes occurs when our body begins to develop a resistance to insulin.
This type of diabetes is closely associated with.
Older age Obesity Family history Physical inactivity, and Race/ethnicity
Speaking in general terms, diabetes is what happens when there are high levels of glucose in your bloodstream. In someone who has a normal and healthy pancreas, insulin is produced naturally, allowing the body’s blood sugars to be properly regulated. Conversely, if the pancreas does not operate effectively, the body does not generate enough insulin, and the body may develop diabetes.
While this is not a definitive list, a very short list of diabetes symptoms would be…
An overwhelming hunger, coupled with an almost debilitating thirst
The urge to urinate quite frequently
Being very tired or fatigue for no apparent reason
If you’re experiencing any of these diabetes symptoms that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve contracted diabetes, it does mean you should consult with your doctor or health care professional and take a glucose tolerance test, which should indicate conclusively whether you have diabetes. Remember that diabetes symptoms are an indication, not necessarily a statement that you have diabetes.
For the purposes of this article will assume someone has Type 1 diabetes and that you’ve consulted your doctor. Normally this treated with a strict dietary regimen, regular exercise and suggested weight loss, coupled with insulin prescribed by your doctor.
Type 2 diabetes is in most cases less severe, can often be treated with a sound dietary regimen, exercise and weight loss without the need for insulin. While initially that may seem much the same as Type 1, insulin is normally not required. This type of diabetes is also known as Late-Onset Diabetes, possibly because it normally occurs in those of middle or elderly age.
If you’re a parent and have a child showing diabetes symptoms, they could be experiencing juvenile onset diabetes, and an immediate doctor’s visit is strongly recommended.
WHEN DIABETES SYMPTONS INDICATE A CALL TO YOUR DOCTOR:
You feel very thirsty and find yourself urinating, much more often than normally.
You become nauseous, for no apparent reason, and this happens more than once.
Weight loss has become an issue, and you’re unsure why you’ve lost weight.
Your breathing has changed, and you notice your breathing deeper and more rapidly than before.
Your breath smells very strange, and even brushing your teeth are gargling with mouthwash, it’s only a temporary solution.
You find that your vision has become blurred, possibly you feel weak and tired, and you’re thinking is not as clear as it should be.
You notice that your coordination is not as good as it should be.
You have a small cut that simply won’t heal.
People can and do live with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, however early detection is the key to health and longevity. If you or someone close has been displaying diabetes symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.
By: June Carr
