Type 2 Diabetes Causes: Genetic causes, stress, obesity, diet, drugs, endocrine disorders
What are the causes of Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes is also called as Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) may be defined as diabetes with resistance to ketoacidosis in absence of exogenously administered insulin. Common onset is seen between 35 to 65 yrs.
Metabolic basis of hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes:
Three major defects which determine [...]
1200 calorie Diabetic diet: Diet of fruits, vegetables, baked, grilled, steamed foods
1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet
This diet provides fewer calories than the total energy requirements of the day. Thus it provides
depletion of body fats. It is used in cases of obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiac disturbances and hypertension.
Group A foods for 1200 calorie Diet for Diabetics
These foods may be taken as desired.
Vegetables- artichoke, asparagus, French beans, broccoli, cabbage, [...]
Signs, Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes: Weight Loss, Tiredness, Thirst, Polyuri, Impotency
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) also called as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) may be defined as diabetes with resistance to in absence of exogenously administered insulin. It usually appears in middle aged or elderly people.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of type 2 Diabetes?
Usually type 2 DM has slow and insidious onset.
Many persons [...]
Type 2 Diabetes Cure: Diet cure, Oral hypo-glycemic agents(OHA) cure
How can Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) be cured?
Type 2 DM is also know as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus(NIDDM) which explains it has no dependence on exogenous insulin therefore majority of cases can be managed with diet, oral hypo-glycemic agents, very few cases require insulin management.
Diet for Diabetes Type 2
Diet plays a major role [...]
Causes of Type 1 Diabetes (1A, 1B): Genetic and Environmental factors
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Causes
Type 1 Diabetes or also known as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or IDDM usually has its onset before 30 years, most often in childhood or adolescence. Type 1 DM is characterized by:
Severe insulin deficiency.
Abrupt onset of severe symptoms.
Tendency to ketosis and
Dependency on exogenous insulin to sustain life
Causes of Type 1 [...]
Signs and Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes in children: thirst, urination, weakness, cramps
What are the Signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes in children?
Type 1 or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus also known as IDDM in children’s usually affects age group of below 20 years.
Symptoms of Diabetes IDDM in children
Diabetes in Children usually presents with one or more common symptoms like:
Polyuria or excessive frequency for urination,
Polydypsia or [...]
Different types of Diabetic diet: Weighed, Unweighed, Caloric Value, Protiens, Vitamins
Types of Diabetic diet
What does the Diabetic Diet aim?
We have to provide adequate caloric value and avoiding over-nutrition of diabetic persons.
You have to maintain balanced diet in regard to protein and carbohydrate intake.
Food intake is being divided into regularly spaced meals of similar size.
You have to keep in mind to be constant in your dietary [...]
Type 1 Diabetes Cures: Diet, Herbal and Insulin based treatment
What are the cures available for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Cure in type 1 diabetes is limited to symptomatic treatment and maintenance of blood sugar levels with insulin. As management of type 1 diabetes is completely dependent on exogenous insulin in most of the cases. The ideal treatment for diabetes mellitus type 1 would allow the [...]
Diabetes in Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, Managing Gestational DM
What changes occur during pregnancy due to Diabetes?
Maternal metabolism
During first trimester insulin action is increased because of the rise in estrogen and progesterone.
Morning sickness and decreased food intake tend to lower blood glucose.
Later in pregnancy, growth of placenta and elaboration of placental lactogen (hpl) lead to development of insulin resistance. High levels of prolactin and [...]
Childhood Diabetes: Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in Children
Childhood Diabetes (DM), earlier known as juvenile inset type of diabetes now called as IDDM or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus affecting children and young adults below 18 yrs.
Risk factors of diabetes in children
Genetic factors Genetic factors causing diabetes in children are are divided into
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Impaired glucose tolerance (in obese and non-obese children)
Genetic factors [...]
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diet Plan: Food for Type ii Diabetics
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Food Diet
Foods to be permitted in type 2 DM have to be categorized into measured and unmeasured diet.
Essential requirements to be maintained are:
Adequate caloric value.
Balanced food with respect to protein, carbohydrate and fats.
A permissive diet for elderly.
Food intake to be divided into regularly spaced meals of [...]
Glycemic Index Food Diet. Food rated on the increase in blood sugar level
Glycemic Index Diet; List of GI Foods
The Glycemic Index rates foods based on the affect that they have on the increase in blood sugar level.
The digestion of food and how quickly it is converted into blood sugar is the main criteria of the Glycemic Index.
The Glycemic Index diet is also known as the GI diet, [...]
Fighting Diabetes: Healthy Way to Cook, Meals per Day, Eating Rules
Let us now understand the importance of healthy cooking. Also, how many meals should a diabetic have per day; and some important rules.
HEALTHY WAY TO COOK VEGETABLES
Raw vegetables consumed in salad form are very beneficial. But if vegetables have to be cooked at all, all efforts should be made to retain their nutritive value to [...]
Fighting Diabetes: Importance of Alkaline Foods, Potassium Rich Foods, Raw Foods
Let us now get acquainted with the benefits derived from consumption of alkaline foods, foods rich in potassium and raw foods
IMPORTANCE OF ALKALINE FOODS
• In diabetes patients there is a slowdown in fat and protein metabolism. This promotes hyperacidity condition.
• Therefore fresh fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products and other alkaline forming foods should be taken in [...]
Fighting Diabetes: Benefits of High Fiber Diets, Foods High in Antioxidants
Let us understand how Diabetes patients can benefit by having High Fiber Diets and Foods high in Antioxidants.
EAT MORE DIETARY FIBER
• High fiber diet is recommended for people suffering from diabetes.
• Fiber is digested very slowly and as a result blood sugar level rises very slowly.
• A high-fiber diet that includes fiber rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, [...]
Fighting Diabetes: Role of Vegetables, Fruits
Let us now understand the role of vegetables and fruits in fighting diabetes. Which vegetables, fruits help lower blood sugar while which ones should be avoided.
VEGETABLES: THE MORE THE BETTER
• Vegetables are low in calories, full of vitamins and minerals and are healthy. Some vegetables are rich sources of fiber too.
• Garlic and onions [...]
Fighting Diabetes: Proportion of Main Nutrients, Food Exchange Lists
PROPORTION OF MAIN NUTRIENTS
• Diabetics who can restrict their daily calorie intake to 1500 or less and follow a diet comprising of approximately 60 % carbohydrates, 25 % fat and 15 % protein are able to control blood sugar level successfully.
• The carbohydrate food should be natural, slow digesting and unrefined. Whole grains like oats, and millets are [...]
Fighting Diabetes: Switch to Healthy Eating Habits, Low Glycaemic Foods Diet
• First and foremost step towards fighting diabetes is switching over to healthy eating habits.
• Few simple changes like eating more vegetables, fruits, grains and beans are highly beneficial in the fight against diabetes.
• In general the diet should provide balanced quantity of nutrients to the body.
• The special nutritional requirements of a diabetic should also be taken into [...]
Foods to be avoided by Diabetes Patients: White Flour, White Salt, Tea, Coffee, Alcohol
Let us now understand why White Flour, White Salt, Tea, Coffee, Alcohol are not suitable for Diabetes patients.
WHITE FLOUR
• Wheat with its coating of bran, vitamins and minerals is an excellent food.
• It is one of the most commonly used cereals in the world.
• But, wheat used as refined white flour is accompanied with a lot of health [...]
Foods to be avoided by Diabetes Patients: Fats, Meat and Meat Foods
Let us now learn why consuming fats, meat and meat foods is harmful for diabetes patients. We will also learn, how to reduce fat intake using other substitutes
FATS
• Intake of excess fat is directly linked with development of diabetes.
• Risk of developing diabetes increases 3 times if 40 grams of extra fat is consumed daily.
• Effectiveness of insulin [...]
Diabetics must avoid food like White Sugar, Direct Sugar
We are now commencing a new series on “Foods to be avoided by Diabetes Patients”. White flour, sugar, tea, coffee, meat, meat products and excess salt promote diabetes and aggravate the condition further if disease has already developed.
Let us now learn pros and cons of consuming White Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners.
WHITE SUGAR
• Diabetes is common in persons who eat [...]
Home Remedies for Diabetes: Almond, Fruits, Butter Milk, Banana
Home Remedies for Diabetes
SHORT JUICE DIET
• Fasting over a long period is not advisable for diabetes.
• 3-day diet of orange juice and water exerts no harm.
• Fresh orange juice is to be diluted with equal quantity of water.
• This should be taken every 2 hours from 8 am to 8 pm for 3 days.
• Administer warm water enema to cleanse [...]
Control Diabetes with Kidney Bean, Lettuce, Onion, Soybean, Tomato
Let us now learn the role and importance of Kidney Bean, French Bean, Lettuce, Onion, Soybean and Tomato in lowering blood sugar and control diabetes.
How does Kidney Bean or French Bean help control diabetes?
• There are many varieties in French beans. But kidney bean is commonly used.
• They are high in carbohydrates and fiber.
• To keep diabetes under [...]
Control Diabetes with Groundnut, Grapefruit, Jambul Fruit, Syzygium Cumini
Let us find out how to lower blood sugar by including Groundnut, Grapefruit, Jambul fruit in our diet.
Groundnut to keep a check on diabetes
• Diabetics can eat a handful of groundnuts daily.
• It prevents malnutrition and vascular complications arising from diabetes.
Does Grapefruit help control Diabetes?
• Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that has great anti-diabetic value.
• If this fruit is [...]
Manage Diabetes with Brewers Yeast, Black Gram, Curd/Yoghurt, Garlic
Let us now learn how to use Brewers Yeast, Black Gram, Curd / Yoghurt, Garlic effectively to lower blood sugar.
How can Brewers Yeast help fight Diabetes?
• Brewers Yeast is rich in trace mineral chromium.
• The pancreas produces more insulin with the help of chromium.
• It supports the body for normal handling of sugar.
• Brewers yeast lowers the insulin [...]
Diabetes Diet Food: Bitter Gourd, Bengal Gram, Broccoli to Check Diabetes
Let us now understand how Bitter Gourd, Bengal Gram, Broccoli are useful to control diabetes and lower blood sugar.
Bitter Gourd to fight Diabetes
• Bitter gourd has excellent medicinal properties and is used as anti-diabetic medicine.
• It has insulin like substance called plant-insulin that has proved beneficial in lowering blood and urine sugar levels. Hence it should [...]
Foods That Control Diabetes: Apple, Artichoke
In our new series, “Foods that Control Diabetes” we will now highlight foods that are used in treatment of diabetes. Most of these foods or their compounds either stimulate insulin production or lower blood sugar.
• There are approximately 400 plants used as diabetic remedies.
• In ancient times high-fiber wheat grains were used to treat diabetes.
• In recent time [...]
Natural Methods of Diabetes Treatment: Chromotherapy or Color Therapy
Chromotherapy and its benefits for diabetes patients.
Chromotherapy for Diabetes Treatment
• Chromotherapy uses colors for treatment. According to this therapy, lack of color-harmony in the human system signifies the presence of diseases.
• Use of colored light helps to remove imbalance from the body.
• In this therapy the finest vibrations in nature are used for treatment.
• Along with right diet, exercises, [...]
Natural Diabetes Treatment: Mud Therapy, Mud Pack, Mud Bath
Diabetes patients can benefit from use of Mud Therapy, Mud Pack and Mud Bath.
Mud Therapy in diabetes Treatment
Mud therapy uses mud or clay packs, poultices and even mud baths to prevent, treat various diseases.
• It cools nervous system, activates different body organs and eliminates toxic matter from the body.
• Mud has several therapeutic qualities because it is [...]
Diabetes Natural Treatment: Dry Friction, Sponge Bath, Neutral Immersion Bath, Massage
Natural Methods of Diabetes treatment with Dry Friction, Sponge Bath, Neutral Immersion Bath, Massage and their benefits for diabetes patients.
Dry Friction: How does this help diabetics?
• Dry friction baths forcibly open pores of the skin and stimulate the cells lying at or near the surface of the body.
• Waste products and morbid matter from the body are [...]
Natural Diabetes Remedies: Cold Hip Bath, Neutral Hip Bath
In our series on Natural remedies of Diabetes Treatment, we will now cover the benefits of Cold Hip Bath and Neutral Hip Bath
Cold hip bath - benefits for diabetes
• This treatment involves only the hips and abdominal region below the navel.
• It is one of the most useful forms of hydrotherapy.
• Cold hipbath is very beneficial for diabetes.
• It reduces [...]
Diabetes Natural Treatment: Hydrotherapy, Enema
Sometimes high sugar in blood stream affects body organs adversely. In such situations there are treatments that facilitate normal functioning of the organs besides, diet, yoga and exercise. In this series we are going to understand natural methods of diabetes treatment.
Hydrotherapy to utilize body sugar
• In this therapy water plays a very important role.
• Hydrotherapy is extremely [...]
Yoga for Diabetes: Pavanamuktasana, Shavasana (Dead-Body Pose)
Let us now learn more about Pavanamuktasana, Shavasana and how Yoga for Diabetes helps patients.
PAVANAMUKTASANA for Diabetics
• This asana strengthens pancreas, liver, spleen, abdomen and abdominal muscles.
• It relieves flatulence by helping to release excess gas from the abdomen.
Technique for Pavanamuktasana
• Lie flat on your back with your hands placed by your side.
• Fold back the legs and let [...]
Yoga for Diabetes: Dhanurasana (Bow-shape Posture), Ardhamatsyendrasana
Let us now become familiar with Dhanurasana (Bow-Shape Posture) and Ardhamatsyendrasana to understand how it benefits Diabetes patients.
DHANURASANA (BOW-SHAPE POSTURE)
• Dhanurasana improves functioning of pancreas and intestines and is thereby beneficial for diabetes.
• It provides good exercise for the arms, shoulders, neck, back, legs and ankles.
• It improves digestion, relieves constipation and flatulence; strengthens spine and heart and [...]
Yoga for Diabetes: Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)
In continuation with our series on Yoga for Diabetes, let us now become familiar with Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) and Shalabhasana (Locust Pose) and its special benefits for Diabetes Patients.
BHUJANGASANA (COBRA POSE) and diabetes
• This asana is found very beneficial in the treatment of diabetes, bronchitis, asthma and spondylitis.
• It tones up the reproductive system, improves the [...]
Yoga for Diabetes: Kapalbhati, Sarvangasana (Shoulder-Stand Pose)
In our series of Yoga for Diabetes; we will now study Kapalbhati and Sarvangasana and its benefits for Diabetics
Kapabhati - oxygenate your body
• “Kapala” means skull and “bhati” means shine in Sanskrit.
• This technique purifies the blood and strengthens the nerve and brain centers.
• It is a respiratory exercise for the abdomen and diaphragm.
• The channels in different parts [...]
Benefits of Yoga for Diabetes
Benefits of Yoga for Diabetes
We are now presenting a special series of articles on kriyas, asana and pranayams especially helpful for Diabetes Patients. Yoga activates the thyroid glands, massages the pancreas, stimulate nerve impulses to the pancreas and even affects the whole metabolism and provides healing energies of circulation. Hence, beneficial in the treatment of [...]
Diabetics: Do Not Exercise During Illness, Extreme Weather, High Glucose Levels
For diabetes patients, just as it is important to maintain regularity, timing, frequency, duration and intensity of exercises to achieve best results, it is also important to listen to your body when it sends out signals not to exercise.
Avoid exercise when your Blood Glucose Level is high
Exercise should be avoided when blood glucose levels are [...]
Diabetes and Exercises: Precautions for Diabetes Patients
How Much can Diabetic Exercise?
Duration, regularity and intensity of exercise all play an equally important role. Aerobic exercising for half an hour continuously is sufficient. However, Diabetics need to take special precautions before and while exercising.
• During exercise heartbeat goes up for a few minutes and sweat appears.
• After fifteen minutes of workout measure [...]
Exercise for Diabetes: Importance of Regularity, Timing, Frequency
Regular Exercises are important to lead a fit and healthy life. However we cannot jump start with any exercise regime. The suitability, timing, frequency, duration, intensity of exercises are very important to achieve optimum results.
Hence it is important to understand what is the best time to exercise; how often should you exercise and how to [...]
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