Archive for August, 2011
Diabetic Dietary Recommendations Healthy Choice For Most Americans
Since type two diabetes (once referred to as “adult onset”) is on the rise, even in children, eating healthy foods to maintain health is of utmost importance.
Diets that help avoid this type of diabetes are also beneficial to people not at risk for diabetes. It is simply avoiding empty calories, refined carbohydrates, and high sugar and foods high in saturated fats.
Eating foods high in whole grains, such as brown rice and whole wheat bread is good for the body. Add Read the rest of this entry »
American Children Developing Type-2 Adult Onset Diabetes
Usually when diabetes is found in children, it is usually seen as type 1 diabetes. The number of type 2, which is considered adult onset diabetes, is increasing in children. It has actually been increasing over the last 20 years. Childen and adolescents that have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are betweeen the ages of 10 and 19 years old. They are known to be obese, and have a family history for type 2 diabetes. This also have a family history of insulin resistance, and this Read the rest of this entry »
Diabetic Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment
Diabetic Neuropathy, are various types of pain that is caused by nerve damage that is caused by high blood glucose(sugars). The different types of symptoms that Diabetic Neuropathy cause pain in different areas of a person’s body that is caused by Diabetic Neuropathy. These causes can have a painful and numbness in the following areas of the body, hands, arms, feet or legs. Diabetic Neuropathy can have negative effect on the digestive tract, heart and so many other Read the rest of this entry »
Know The Early Warning Signs Of Diabetes
There are many warning signs that people need to be aware of when it comes to diabetes. Many of these warning signs and symptoms can be similar for both type 1 and 2 diabetes. Frequent trips to the bathroom, may be one of the earliest signs of diabetes that a person will experience.
Other warning signs include, unquenchable thirst, losing weight without trying, weakness and fatigue, and tingling or numbness in your hands, feet, or legs. These are signs that you will have to watch out for. If you notice any of these signs, you should contact your doctor asap. Read the rest of this entry »