tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56041514510906282532012-02-16T18:20:30.789+05:00This site contains all the info regarding, Diabetes, Diabetes Types, Diabetes Diagnosis, Diabetes Treatment, Diabetes Monitoring, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Complications, Diabetes Cure, Diabetes Diet, and a lot more. It will be regularly updated with the latest diabetes information.Waheed-ul-Hassanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06674912357604797930noreply@blogger.comBlogger881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604151451090628253.post-71112746280704475852008-03-30T14:00:00.001+05:002008-03-30T14:01:33.593+05:00

Type II Diabetes has become somewhat of an epidemic of late. More and more people are being diagnosed with this potentially life threatening condition. Type II Diabetes usually sets on later in life, although more younger people are being diagnosed every day with this disease. Pre diabetes is a condition in which the blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be

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I am a diabetic (type 2) who has been searching for an effective diabetes diet plan for many years. I wanted to share my research, what I've discovered, and what is working for me.   As we all know, any effective diabetes diet plan has to include eating small, low glycemic foods several times per day to both control blood sugar and eliminate rapid blood sugar changes throughout the day. To do

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For many people, diabetes is a way of life. Someone suffering with diabetes is always on the lookout for a better way to deal with the diabetes. One way to deal with diabetes is to go all natural. There are a variety of natural cures for diabetes that can be very effective. However, no matter what route you take, it is always important to keep a close eye on your sugar levels to make sure they

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It is well known that people with a condition called hemochromatosis, where the body absorbs and accumulates unusually high amounts of iron, are at a greater risk of developing diabetes. Recent medical research however suggests that there may be a link between iron levels and diabetes even among people that do not suffer from hemochromatosis.   A 2004 study published in the American Medical

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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the beta cells of the pancreas i.e. islets of langerhans are not able to produce a sufficient amount of insulin to avert hyperglycemia.   Type 1 diabetes i.e. IDDM (insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) is generally caused by auto-immune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells that produce protein insulin. There is no known preventative

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Being overweight or obese (especially when the fat is in the abdomen) increases the body's insulin needs, and losing this extra weight can significantly improve diabetes control. Often the weight loss can eliminate the need for medications altogether. You do not have to lose a huge amount of weight—a 5 percent loss in body weight is sufficient.   Here are some basic concepts about weight loss:

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Sexual Problems in Men with Diabetes - Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction   Estimates of the prevalence of erectile dysfunction in men with diabetes range from 20 to 85 percent. Erectile dysfunction is a consistent inability to have an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. The condition includes the total inability to have an erection, the inability to sustain an erection, or the

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An estimated 14.6 million people in America, or seven percent of the population, have diabetes, primarily Type 2, reports the American Diabetes Association. Here is a look at three recent study findings that highlight how diabetes care can be improved by both caregivers and patients themselves.   BARRIERS TO SELF-MONITORING A recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine reported that some

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Type 1 Diabetes The symptoms of type 1 diabetes appear suddenly and may be rather severe in nature. Usually detected during childhood, type 1 diabetes may cause a serious condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, which causes vomiting, nausea and dehydration. If left untreated, symptoms become more intense and the condition may eventually lead to coma or even death. Type 2 Diabetes The signs of

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Diabetes affects multiple areas of the body, including the feet. What are things that could happen with a diabetic foot?   Many things can happen to the body because of diabetes. Vision and kidney function can gradually worsen. There is increased risk for a heart attack and stroke because of atherosclerosis. The feet are also susceptible to damage, but they can be overlooked. The effects of

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Your nursing interventions should focus on providing foot care, monitoring your patient's response to the prescribed drugs and promoting circulation after surgery. Foot Care The primary goal of nursing care in patients with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease is to help reduce the risk of foot and leg amputations. Therefore, protect the patient's legs and feet from even minor traumas, which

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis is the most severe form of dehydration for an insulin dependent diabetic (Type I) but also in the non-insulin dependent diabetic (Type II experience HHS). Also know as DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) it can occur from a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin; demonstrated by hyperglycemia, dehydration, and acid producing derangements of metabolism; acidosis. This condition

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It is necessary to understand the right way to create a well balance diabetic cooking to prepare a nutritious meal for one suffering from diabetes. As one with diabetic condition, the body is slightly more fragile, and one needs to watch what one is eating in a meal. You cannot eat too heavy a meal or intake too much sugar as this will push up your blood sugar level, which is bad for you as your

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Gestational diabetes is a disease that only pregnant women get. If a woman never had diabetes before, then she has gestational diabetes.The disease occurs in about 5 percent of all pregnancies.Between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy your health care provider will test you for gestational diabetes if you are a woman with average risk. If your risk is higher-than-average, your health care provider may

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When insulin levels become too high...metabolic havoc ensues with elevated blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, diabetes, and obesity all trailing in its wake." Dr. Michael Eades, Protein PowerThe human pancreas produces a master metabolism hormone known as insulin which helps change the food we eat into fuel or energy for the cells. It stores glucose in the liver and helps the

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If someone stacked 110 2 pound bags of sugar on your kitchen table on January 1st, how long would you say it might take you to ingest all of it in the course of your normal diet? A couple of years? Five years? Longer? The fact is that in the United States, the per capita sugar consumption is three times that amount, per person, per year!Sucrose, corn syrup, caramel color and fructose are all

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If you suffer from diabetes then you may be looking for the best natural treatments to take away your symptoms. Many traditional medications can have terrible side effects and so why suffer with them when you can gain relief from natural products?Here you will find out the best natural products available today. Hopefully this will give you a better knowledge of the alternative treatments

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Gestational diabetes is a metabolic condition that mimics type 2 diabetes. Women in their 24-28th week of pregnancy could develop insulin resistance, second to the increased hormones in their bodies. Insulin resistance means the body is unable to use sugar, the by-product of metabolism. Food is converted into products the cells can use, like sugar. It gets into the cells with the aid of insulin

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Did you know that people with diabetes are more likely to be overweight and have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. A good percentage of overweight people are likely to have a few metabolic problems at once, this in turn can lead to other problems like heart disease. The term Cardiometabolic Risk means that if you have one of these problems you are at higher risk of having others. If you

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Unfortunately there is little you can do to prevent Type 1 Diabetes, but there are lots of things to help prevent Type 2.First let's see if you are predisposed to get Diabetes.• Are you over weight? Is so; is most of it around your mid section? • Do you have parents that have Diabetes? One or Both. • Do you have siblings that have Diabetes? • Do you have other relatives that have Diabetes?• Do

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Disease PreventionWith so-called "lifestyle" diseases on the rise, medical doctors and insurance companies alike are looking to find new ways to maintain health and prevent and control diseases. With obesity reaching epidemic proportions, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction to combat the trend. Health providers are now looking more closely at diet and exercise as a way to prevent

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What is a Gestational Diabetes Diet Plan? High blood sugar levels during pregnancy are the primary cause of gestational diabetes. The health and development of the fetus as well as the health of the mother can be seriously affected by this type of diabetes. For most women gestational diabetes is a condition that occurs only during pregnancy. Once the baby is born this form of diabetes goes away.

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Natural Medicine For Diabetes - Natural Diabetes Medicine Tips If you suffer from Diabetes and you would like to try out natural treatments for the condition, then luckily you have quite a few options to choose from.There are quite a few different natural medicines for Diabetes available today and more and more people are turning to them for help due to the change in attitude that has occurred

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Hypoglycemia - What It Is and 7 Ways To Control It Maintaining blood glucose at the right level at all times is especially important for the brain. While most tissues can cope with a drop in the availability of glucose, by turning to alternative fuel sources, the brain and the eye retina cannot.Glucose Levels to Aim ForNormal fasting blood glucose level is around 80-90 mg/100 ml, one hour after a

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The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes Along with high blood pressure, which can cause heart attacks and strokes, there is another major disease that affects many Americans that can be directly attributed to obesity - Diabetes. There are certain health problems and lifestyle problems (including being overweight, unhealthy cholesterol, smoking, high blood glucose, high blood pressure, and physical

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Do You Know Your Quality Of Life Test Results? Studies have shown that if you have diabetes, you need to have your blood sugar as close to normal as possible.The Quality of Life Test also known as the A1c, glycated hemoglobin or the HbA1c test. This test measures the amount of sugar that attaches to protein in the red blood cell. Because red blood cells live for about 90 days, HbA1c tests show

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I have diabetes plus a lot of the complications that accompany it. That doesn't mean that I don't live a "normal" life. I just have to take the responsible steps for my daily care that my disease requires.Here are some tips from an "old pro" on living with this disease.1. Find a meal plan that you can stick to. Learn to count your carbs and proteins for each meal, each day. Buy cookbooks covering

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I am a diabetic (type 2) who has been searching for an effective diabetes diet plan for many years. I wanted to share my research, what I've discovered, and what is working for me.As we all know, any effective diabetes diet plan has to include eating small, low glycemic foods several times per day to both control blood sugar and eliminate rapid blood sugar changes throughout the day. To do this,

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Mention the word "Diabetic Diet" to most people and they will run screaming from the room with a chocolate bar in each hand yelling, "Noooooo! You're not taking the good stuff away from me!"I know because that's just the feeling I got when my doctor told me I would have to go on a "Diabetic Diet". Believe me, the thought of eating nothing but "rabbit food" for the rest of my life held no appeal

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It is well known that people with a condition called hemochromatosis, where the body absorbs and accumulates unusually high amounts of iron, are at a greater risk of developing diabetes. Recent medical research however suggests that there may be a link between iron levels and diabetes even among people that do not suffer from hemochromatosis.A 2004 study published in the American Medical

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Good Gylcemic Foods The Glycemic Index which was discovered in 1981 and is the basis for many recently popular diets, including the South Beach Diet as well as others. The Glycemic Index determines how long certain carbohydrates take to break down and digest in the system. Those with a high rating, take the longest time to break down and do the most damage to the system of someone with diabetes.

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Natural Cure For Diabetes - Simple Free Natural Cures For Diabetes For many people, diabetes is a way of life. Someone suffering with diabetes is always on the lookout for a better way to deal with the diabetes. One way to deal with diabetes is to go all natural. There are a variety of natural cures for diabetes that can be very effective. However, no matter what route you take, it is always

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Diabetic Complications - Minimize Complications with DietDiabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the beta cells of the pancreas i.e. islets of langerhans are not able to produce a sufficient amount of insulin to avert hyperglycemia.Type 1 diabetes i.e. IDDM (insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) is generally caused by auto-immune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells that

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Fat, such as oil, butter, margarine, or mayonnaise (or any fat exchange) will not goose your blood sugar. Yet, many people suspect that the butter on a buttered bagel raises their glucose when one slice of toast with jelly doesn't. Logic leads you to the conclusion that the toast and bagel are bread so what's the difference? The bagel weighs in at the equivalent of 4 to 5 slices of bread. This is

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The amount of carbohydrates in your diet, and the type of carbohydrates, are the most significant dietary factors that cause blood sugar fluctuations. Remember, carbohydrate includes starches and sugars. So, any food that is starchy (breads, cereals, potatoes, rice, beans, and noodles, for example) or sweet (fruits, juices, syrups, candy, soft drinks, and ice cream, for example) will contribute

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Treatment Diabetic retinopathy is treated in many ways depending on the stage of the disease and the specific problem that requires attention. The retinal surgeon relies on several tests to monitor the progression of the disease and to make decisions for the appropriate treatment. These include: fluorescein angiography, retinal photography, and ultrasound imaging of the eye.The abnormal growth

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Signs and SymptomsThe affect of diabetic retinopathy on vision varies widely, depending on the stage of the disease. Some common symptoms of diabetic retinopathy are listed below, however, diabetes may cause other eye symptoms. * Blurred vision (this is often linked to blood sugar levels* Floaters and flashes* Sudden loss of vision Detection and Diagnosis Diabetic patients require routine

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Overview Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin or the body is unable to process it properly. Insulin is the hormone that regulates the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Diabetes can affect children and adults. How does diabetes affect the retina? Patients with diabetes are more likely to develop eye problems such as cataracts and glaucoma,

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An important concept that has is used by organizations is to “Manage the ABCs of Diabetes.”(A) is for A1C. This test shows average blood sugar for the past 2 to 3 months. An A1C test can help monitor how well the treatment plan is working. The ADA recommends that an A1C test be completed twice a year.(B) is for Blood Pressure. The American College of Physicians has made the following important

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One of the dominant metabolic effects of normal pregnancy is an increase in insulin resistance, probably induced by placental hormones including progesterone and placental lactogen. This leads to higher postprandial glucose concentrations that are considered to improve fetal growth; it is termed 'facilitated anabolism'. Fasting glucose concentrations decrease as a result of placental glucose

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Diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations. Some of the complications that can arise from diabetes are:Heart disease and stroke· Heart disease and stroke account for about 65% of deaths in people with diabetes.· Adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than

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Glucose is an essential fuel for the body. The amount of glucose in the bloodstream is regulated by many hormones, the most important being insulin.Insulin has been described as the "hormone of plenty" it is released when glucose is abundant and stimulates the following:Muscle and fat cells to remove glucose from the blood Cells to breakdown glucose, releasing its energy in the form of ATP (via

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DIABETES MELLITUSDiabetes is a disturbance of the metabolism of sugar by the body. This results in a build-up of sugar in the blood and a lack of sugar inside the body’s cells, which need it to function properly. Large amounts of sugar are lost in the urine. It is caused by a lack of insulin or an insensitivity of cells to the effect of insulin.TREATMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUSMost young

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Alternative namesOral glucose tolerance testDefinitionThe glucose tolerance test is a laboratory method to check how the body breaks down (metabolizes) blood sugar.How the test is performed Glucose is the sugar that the body uses for energy. Patients with untreated diabetes have high blood glucose levels. Glucose tolerance tests are one of the tools used to diagnose diabetes.The most common

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Diabetes can develop during pregnancy in a woman who hasn't previously had the condition. This is called gestational diabetes, which affects two to three per cent of pregnant women. If it is not properly controlled, it can lead to problems for the mother or her baby. What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes develops in women during pregnancy because the mother's body is not able to

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Introduction - Diabetes Diagnosis -TestsBlood and urine tests help show if your diabetes treatment is working and can alert your doctor to early signs of diabetes complications, such as kidney disease.Glycated hemoglobin testA glycated hemoglobin test, also called a glycosylated hemoglobin test or hemoglobin A1C test, reflects your average blood sugar level for the two- to three-month period

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Popular misconceptions about nutrition and diabetes include the idea that a "diabetic diet" is a "sugar free diet"; or that refined sugar is "bad" and "natural sweeteners" are "good". Can "non-sugar" foods be eaten in any amounts? Can a person with diabetes "cheat" every once in a while? What IS a "diabetic diet"? Because so many questions and misunderstandings exist, it is important for a person

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Why did my doctor prescribe oral diabetes medicine for me?If you have type 2 diabetes, your body's tissues do not get enough insulin. This results in high blood sugar levels. Some people who have type 2 diabetes don't make enough insulin. Other people make enough insulin but their bodies are not able to use it properly.Some people who have type 2 diabetes need to take insulin in shots to help

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Herbs and Vitamins for DiabetesDiabetes is characterized by higher than normal blood sugar or blood glucose levels in the body. While a certain amount of glucose is necessary for proper cell nutrition, abnormally high glucose levels can be harmful to your health and can lead to serious complications.Glucose needed for proper cell metabolism is found in the food we eat and is also produced by the

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Gastroparesis is a disorder affecting people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, where the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. It happens when nerves to the stomach are damaged or stop working. The vagus nerve controls the movement of food through the digestive tract. If the vagus nerve is damaged, the muscles of the stomach and intestines do not work normally, and the movement of

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Sex is an important part of life and relationships. But diabetes can affect a man’s sex life. Some men with diabetes have impotence, also called erectile dysfunction or ED. ED is when a man can no longer have or keep an erection. Over time, blood vessels and nerves in the penis can become damaged. This can lead to ED. If you have ED, there is hope. There are ways to treat ED. ED is not a normal

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Make it a priority to take good care of your body. The time you spend now on eye care, foot care and skin care, as well as your heart health and oral health, could delay or prevent the onset of dangerous diabetes complications later in life. In addition, one of the best things you can do for your body is to stop smoking. Heart Disease and StrokePeople with diabetes have extra reason to be mindful

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Insulin TherapyWith the help of your health care team, you can find an insulin routine that will keep your blood glucose near normal, help you feel good, and fit your lifestyle. People diagnosed with type 1 diabetes usually start with two injections of insulin per day of two different types of insulin and generally progress to three or four injections per day of insulin of different types. The

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Types of InsulinRapid-acting insulin, such as insulin lispro (Eli Lilly), insulin aspart (Novo Nordisk), or insulin glulisine (sanofi-aventis), begin to work about 5 minutes after injection, peak in about 1 hour, and continue to work for 2 to 4 hours.Regular or Short-acting insulin (human) usually reaches the bloodstream within 30 minutes after injection, peaks anywhere from 2 to 3 hours after

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Inside the pancreas, beta cells make the hormone insulin. With each meal, beta cells release insulin to help the body use or store the blood glucose it gets from food. In people with type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes insulin. The beta cells have been destroyed and they need insulin shots to use glucose from meals. People with type 2 diabetes make insulin, but their bodies don't

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Because you have diabetes, you and your doctor, diabetes educator, and other members of your health care team work to keep your blood glucose (sugar) at ideal levels. There are two powerful reasons to work for effective blood sugar control: You will feel better.You may prevent or delay the start of diabetes complications such as nerve, eye, kidney, and blood vessel damage. One way to keep track

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Keeping your blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible can be a lifesaver. Tight control can prevent or slow the progress of many complications of diabetes, giving you extra years of healthy, active life. But tight control is not for everyone and it involves hard work. By the NumbersGood control means getting as close to a normal (nondiabetic) blood glucose level as you safely can.

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People with diabetes work to keep their blood sugar (glucose) as near to normal as possible. Keeping your blood glucose in your target range can help prevent or delay the start of diabetes complications such as nerve, eye, kidney, and blood vessel damage.When you learned you had diabetes, you and your health care team worked out a diabetes care plan. The plan aims to balance the foods you eat

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Keeping your blood sugar (glucose) as close to normal as possible helps you feel better and reduces the risk of long-term complications of diabetes. Checking Your Blood GlucosePeople with diabetes work to keep their blood glucose as near to normal as possible. Keeping your blood glucose in your target range can help prevent or delay the start of diabetes complications such as nerve, eye, kidney,

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Ketoacidosis (key-toe-ass-i-DOE-sis) is a serious condition that can lead to diabetic coma (passing out for a long time) or even death. Ketoacidosis may happen to people with type 1 diabetes.Ketoacidosis occurs rarely in people with type 2 diabetes. But some people -- especially older people -- with type 2 diabetes may experience a different serious condition. It's called hyperosmolar nonketotic

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You have diabetes, which means you have to deal with some of the problems that go along with having the disease. One of those problems is hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia happens from time to time to all people who have diabetes.Hyperglycemia can be a serious problem if you don't treat it. Hyperglycemia is a major cause of many of the complications that happen to people who have diabetes. For this

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You have diabetes, which means you have to deal with some of the problems that go along with having the disease. One of those problems is hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia happens from time to time to all people who have diabetes.Hyperglycemia can be a serious problem if you don't treat it. Hyperglycemia is a major cause of many of the complications that happen to people who have diabetes. For this

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Part of living with diabetes is learning to cope with some of the problems that go along with having the disease. Hypoglycemia or low blood glucose (sugar) is one of those problems. Hypoglycemia happens from time to time to everyone who has diabetes.Hypoglycemia, sometimes called an insulin reaction, can happen even during those times when you're doing all you can to manage your diabetes. So,

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If you or someone you care for has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you are no doubt experiencing a range of emotions. Fear, anger, denial, frustration, depression and uncertainty are just a few of them, and are very common. You are not alone. This area of our Web site can help ease your fears and teach you more about living with and managing your diabetes, caring for someone with diabetes,

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Type 1 diabetesResults from the body's failure to produce insulin, the hormone that "unlocks" the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.Type 2 diabetes Results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), combined with relative insulin

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The federal government conducted a landmark study from 1983 to 1993 that profoundly changed the management of diabetes. The study involved 1,441 volunteers with Type 1 diabetes at 29 medical centers in the United States and Canada. The United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study in 1998 produced similar results for people with Type 2 diabetes. The results from both studies proved that the level of

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A majority of men with type 2 diabetes reported that they have occasional or frequent erectile problems in a recent survey. Further, nearly two-thirds reported that neither their general practitioner (GP) nor specialist physicians had ever inquired about sexual problems. The study involved 1,460 patients enrolled by 114 diabetes outpatient clinics and 112 GPs. They were asked to complete a

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Millions of men suffer from impotence, and it is more common among men with diabetes than others. While it is estimated that 15-25% of men experience erectile dysfunction by the age of 65, it has been reported to affect 50-60% of men with diabetes over the age of 50. The most common causes of impotence in men with diabetes are physical problems such as blood vessel disease and nerve disease. When

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While sex seems to be everywhere --television, billboards and advertising--Americans are still reluctant to go to the doctor to talk about a sexual problem or issue. However, many people, whether they have diabetes or not, have sexual problems. The Journal of the American Medical Association reported in February of 1999 about a survey conducted of 1,749 women and 1,410 men aged 18 to 59. The

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Are you frustrated and confused with questions concerning your diabetes? Do you take insulin injections everyday? Do you check your blood sugar by painfully pricking your fingers 3 or more times a day? Are you struggling with a weight problem? Do you find that you have no energy at all? Do you have to monitor everything that you eat and drink? Is it hard for you to heal after you injure yourself

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Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is a problem that is much over-looked by many doctors today. Hypoglycemia can be due to alimentary problems, idiopathic causes, fasting, insulinoma, endocrine problems, extrapancreatic causes, hepatic disease, and miscellaneous causes. Sometimes the cause of hypoglycemia is unknown (idiopathic). In these cases, people who are not diabetic and who do not have

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When the body does not produce or properly use insulin, diabetes results. Diabetes, unqualified, typically is a reference to diabetes mellitus, however there are many rarer conditions also called diabetes. This disease is often diagnosed when an individual endures a problem that is caused by it, such as a stroke, heart attack, neuropathy, wounds not healing, an ulcer on the foot, certain kinds of

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AgingAccording to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 18.3% (8.6 million) of Americans age 60 and older have diabetes. Diabetes mellitus prevalence increases with age, and the numbers of older persons with diabetes are expected to grow as the elderly population increases in number. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) demonstrated that, in the population

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PreventionType 1 diabetes risk is known to depend upon a genetic predisposition based on HLA types (particularly types DR3 and DR4), an unknown environmental trigger, and an uncontrolled autoimmune response which attacks the insulin producing beta cells.Research from the 1980s suggested that breastfeeding decreased the risk,various other nutritional risk factors are being studied, but few have a

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Curing diabetesThere is no practical cure now for type 1 diabetes, but type 2 diabetes can be cured by gastric bypass surgery.Gastric bypass surgery cures type 2 diabetes in 80-100% of obese patients, and in some non-obese patients, usually within days after surgery. This is not an effect of weight loss, since it occurs long before weight loss.[21] After gastric bypass surgery for obesity, the

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Diabetes mellitus is currently a chronic disease, without a cure, and medical emphasis must necessarily be on managing/avoiding possible short-term as well as long-term diabetes-related problems. There is an exceptionally important role for patient education, dietetic support, sensible exercise, self glucose monitoring, with the goal of keeping both short-term blood glucose levels, and long term

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Chronic complications Vascular disease Chronic elevation of blood glucose level leads to damage of blood vessels (angiopathy). The endothelial cells lining the blood vessels take in more glucose than normal, since they don't depend on insulin. They then form more surface glycoproteins than normal, and cause the basement membrane to grow thicker and weaker. In diabetes, the resulting problems are

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The complications of diabetes are far less common and less severe in people who have well-controlled blood sugar levels.[17][18] In fact, the better the control, the lower the risk of complications. Hence, patient education, understanding, and participation is vital. Healthcare professionals treating diabetes also often attempt to address health issues that may accelerate the deleterious effects

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Diagnostic criteriaDiabetes mellitus is characterized by recurrent or persistent hyperglycemia, and is diagnosed by demonstrating any one of the following:[1]fasting plasma glucose level at or above 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/l). plasma glucose at or above 200 mg/dL or 11.1 mmol/l two hours after a 75 g oral glucose load as in a glucose tolerance test. random plasma glucose at or above 200 mg/dL or 11.1

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Diagnostic approachThe diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, and many cases of type 2, is usually prompted by recent-onset symptoms of excessive urination (polyuria) and excessive thirst (polydipsia), often accompanied by weight loss. These symptoms typically worsen over days to weeks; about 25% of people with new type 1 diabetes have developed some degree of diabetic ketoacidosis by the time the

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Signs and symptomsThe classical triad of diabetes symptoms is polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst and consequent increased fluid intake), polyphagia (increased appetite). Weight loss may occur. These symptoms may develop quite fast in type 1, particularly in children (weeks or months) but may be subtle or completely absent—as well as developing much more slowly—in type 2.

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Other TypesThere are several rare causes of diabetes mellitus that do not fit into type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes:Genetic defects in beta cells (autosomal or mitochondrial) Genetically-related insulin resistance, with or without lipodystrophy (abnormal body fat deposition) Diseases of the pancreas (e.g. chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis) Hormonal defects Chemicals or drugs The tenth

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Gestational diabetesGestational diabetes also involves a combination of inadequate insulin secretion and responsiveness, resembling type 2 diabetes in several respects. It develops during pregnancy and may improve or disappear after delivery. Even though it may be transient, gestational diabetes may damage the health of the fetus or mother, and about 20%–50% of women with gestational diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes mellitusType 2 diabetes mellitus—previously known as adult-onset diabetes, maturity-onset diabetes, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)—is due to a combination of defective insulin secretion and insulin resistance or reduced insulin sensitivity (defective responsiveness of tissues to insulin), which almost certainly involves the insulin receptor in cell membranes.

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Type 1 diabetes mellitusType 1 diabetes mellitus—formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM), childhood diabetes or also known as juvenile diabetes, is characterized by loss of the insulin-producing beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas leading to a deficiency of insulin. It should be noted that there is no known preventative measure that can be taken against type 1

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Daiabetes - Causes and TypesBecause insulin is the principal hormone that regulates uptake of glucose into most cells from the blood (primarily muscle and fat cells, but not central nervous system cells), deficiency of insulin or the insensitivity of its receptors plays a central role in all forms of diabetes mellitus.Much of the carbohydrate in food is converted within a few hours to the

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History of DiabetesAlthough diabetes has been recognized since antiquity, and treatments of various efficacy have been known in various regions since the Middle Ages, and in legend for much longer, pathogenesis of diabetes has only been understood experimentally since about 1900.The discovery of a role for the pancreas in diabetes is generally ascribed to Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski,

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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and other signs, as distinct from a single illness or condition. The World Health Organization recognizes three main forms of diabetes mellitus: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (occurring during pregnancy),[1] which have similar signs, symptoms, and consequences, but different causes and

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