Archive for March, 2010
According to the International Diabetes Federation, the number of people with diabetes increased dramatically. Currently there are 246 million people diagnosed with the disease. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s time to fight the disease with proper diet, exercise, and wearing a diabetes bracelet.
Be on the Alert
Medical alert jewelry or medical alert devices can save your life. As a diabetic, you have to know your first aid treatment, but what if there is a medical emergency and you are unconscious? Wearing the bracelet will alert hospital emergency staff if you are a Type 1, Type 2 diabetic, or gestational diabetic and this will help Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Type 2 diabetes isn’t the best condition to have, but then it isn’t the worst and what’s more you get to control it. Now you have your diagnosis you realize diabetes isn’t just about lowering your weight… it is also about lowering your blood sugar levels.
Your laboratory blood tests revealed high blood sugar levels and maybe you are wondering why a simple positive result isn’t enough. Now why do you need to self-monitor your blood sugars also?
Take Charge:
You are really the CEO of this deal! You need to take charge of your type 2 diabetes and monitor just how well your medications (if prescribed), eating plan Read the rest of this entry »
It is your responsibility to take care of yourself if you are a diabetic. You have to follow a strict diet and exercise regularly to keep the dangers of the disease at bay. But have you bought yourself a piece of medical alert jewelry? This could be a pendant, wristwatch, anklet or a bracelet. In the event of a medical crisis or accidents, this piece of jewelry can save your life.
Importance
Medical alert jewelry is a clever medical invention and with the advent of technology has increased its usefulness in saving lives. This was initially meant for senior citizens who have diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and other ailments Read the rest of this entry »
Rewind and think when you were first diagnosed with diabetes. If you were like most diabetics then you must have think that it is just an error of lab. Let me put it on your face; your diabetes is a fact and you’ll learn to live with it. It is also a truth that you are the luckier individual; as you are suffering from diabetes, you know the problem and now you can treat it as well.
Facts about Type 2 Diabetes:
Why Type 2 Diabetes Is on Increase?
Even if a person is experiencing obvious signs of diabetes still it is not easy to accept that he is suffering from the Read the rest of this entry »
A low GI diet for gestational diabetes is highly recommended. By eating healthy foods you are in a better position for being able to manage your gestational diabetes and most importantly by eating and staying healthy you will be able to avoid developing type 2 diabetes.
During your pregnancy your energy requirements will increase slightly when you are in your second and third trimesters, just remember that you don’t have to eat for two, only add around 1200 kj extra per day. Ensure that the extra kilojoules you add to your diet are nutrient-rich foods.
Following is a guide to Read the rest of this entry »
