Sunday, October 11, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Personal Health Care Quotes
By Adenuga Sunday Joseph
The cost of medical products is continuously rising
and not everyone can afford to purchase such products
even if needed badly. Is there still a miracle that
the ordinary people can hold on to in order to afford
these medical products? Well, here’s good news for
you. Try to get personal health care quotes to get the
appropriate insurance.
There are lots of insurance plans exclusively for
personal health care. Many individuals can’t take
advantage of health benefits because their employer
didn’t provide it or because they are self-employed.
In order to be insured, they should personally
purchase an insurance plan for personal health care.
Before you make an insurance policy purchase, you
should be equipped with the right knowledge.
The premiums are affected by several things and it
will determine the cost of your policy. You have to
check the deductibles so that at least you can make a
rough estimate of the cost of the policy. The lower
the deductible, the higher the premium; a high
deductible will also mean a lower premium. If you want
to pay lower premiums, you can also have copayments.
What is a copayment? It is the fee being paid to the
hospital or doctors with every visit of the patient.
So where can you get the personal health care quotes?
The best way to obtain these insurance quotes is
online. Find a website that provides various insurance
quotes. If you can find a good website that provides
insurance quotes, you can compare up to five insurance
providers. You must know that there are different
types of insurance policies. For your medical products
and expenses, you will need to get a personal health
care policy. There are several reputable insurance
companies that can provide you with a reasonably
priced policy.
You have to choose a reputable insurance provider so
that you will not be dismayed when you’re already
filing for a claim. Comparison of the insurance
companies is a very important task. The quotes can
help you decide. You can also look into the basic
policies of each insurance provider. After careful
consideration of the various factors involved in
choosing an insurance provider, you can now decide the
best insurance provider for you. Visit the official
site of the insurance provider and gather all the
important details about obtaining a policy on personal
health care.
When you’re already checking the policy, make sure
that you read everything including those in fine
print. That way, you will not be surprised if
something turns out in the future. You will know which
are covered and which are not; this is very important
especially when filing a claim.
There are several sites that can cater to your needs.
If you want, you can check out various sites and
compare as many insurance providers as you can. That
way, you have many choices. You can also ask your
fellow workers or officemates and even your friends if
they know of a good insurance provider on personal
health care. Gather as much information as you can and
don’t rush things. A rushed decision will do you no
good because you might end up paying very high
premiums and yet you’re not satisfied with the
coverage. Knowledge about personal health care
insurance is very important when making a purchase of
a policy. Be informed and make a wise decision.
The cost of medical products is continuously rising
and not everyone can afford to purchase such products
even if needed badly. Is there still a miracle that
the ordinary people can hold on to in order to afford
these medical products? Well, here’s good news for
you. Try to get personal health care quotes to get the
appropriate insurance.
There are lots of insurance plans exclusively for
personal health care. Many individuals can’t take
advantage of health benefits because their employer
didn’t provide it or because they are self-employed.
In order to be insured, they should personally
purchase an insurance plan for personal health care.
Before you make an insurance policy purchase, you
should be equipped with the right knowledge.
The premiums are affected by several things and it
will determine the cost of your policy. You have to
check the deductibles so that at least you can make a
rough estimate of the cost of the policy. The lower
the deductible, the higher the premium; a high
deductible will also mean a lower premium. If you want
to pay lower premiums, you can also have copayments.
What is a copayment? It is the fee being paid to the
hospital or doctors with every visit of the patient.
So where can you get the personal health care quotes?
The best way to obtain these insurance quotes is
online. Find a website that provides various insurance
quotes. If you can find a good website that provides
insurance quotes, you can compare up to five insurance
providers. You must know that there are different
types of insurance policies. For your medical products
and expenses, you will need to get a personal health
care policy. There are several reputable insurance
companies that can provide you with a reasonably
priced policy.
You have to choose a reputable insurance provider so
that you will not be dismayed when you’re already
filing for a claim. Comparison of the insurance
companies is a very important task. The quotes can
help you decide. You can also look into the basic
policies of each insurance provider. After careful
consideration of the various factors involved in
choosing an insurance provider, you can now decide the
best insurance provider for you. Visit the official
site of the insurance provider and gather all the
important details about obtaining a policy on personal
health care.
When you’re already checking the policy, make sure
that you read everything including those in fine
print. That way, you will not be surprised if
something turns out in the future. You will know which
are covered and which are not; this is very important
especially when filing a claim.
There are several sites that can cater to your needs.
If you want, you can check out various sites and
compare as many insurance providers as you can. That
way, you have many choices. You can also ask your
fellow workers or officemates and even your friends if
they know of a good insurance provider on personal
health care. Gather as much information as you can and
don’t rush things. A rushed decision will do you no
good because you might end up paying very high
premiums and yet you’re not satisfied with the
coverage. Knowledge about personal health care
insurance is very important when making a purchase of
a policy. Be informed and make a wise decision.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Sex & Diabetes
Sex & Diabetes: Not Wanting It
David Spero, RN and Aisha Kassahoun
Jul 10, 2009
Dear Aisha and David: I am a 66-year-old woman who has had diabetes for over 64 years. My husband is 52. He wants sex two or more times day. I hate it. I have no sexual drive, and most of the time it is painful. It was not always like this, but he has always wanted more sex than any man I know! We talk about things, but he basically ignores a lot of what I say when it comes to sex. He is actually a very caring person and has put up with a lot considering all the complications I have after 64 years of diabetes. We have been together for 18 years (married for nine). He waits on me hand and foot. I have to tell him to let me do things myself!
I am blind from the diabetes, in stage 4 renal failure. I recently had a mild myocardial infarction. A month ago, I had to have an exploratory surgery for rectal bleeding. I do a lot of walking and other exercise, and my A1c is usually under 6%, thanks to an insulin pump.
Any suggestions?
Not Wanting Sex
Dear NWS,
Our first thought was that your husband is breaking some kind of record for insensitivity. Even without renal failure and heart attacks, nobody should have to engage in sexual behavior that is painful and unwanted just to make someone else happy. That view of women's role has been over for 40 years! Your husband has a right to get his needs met, but there are other ways that might work for both of you.
On second thought, though, we feel for both of you. Your husband is probably very scared and sad about what is happening to you. (The phrase "freaked out" comes to mind.) He may be trying to treat his anxiety with sex. He may also be using sex as a form of denial. "You can't be that sick if I can still do this to you."
You both have a tremendous amount of pain to deal with around your complications. We know, because David's MS complications cause similar problems for us. You need to talk about your feelings honestly.
Remember, words can never hurt you if they're said with love. But NOT saying what you feel CAN hurt you and damage your relationship. You two have a lot to communicate about, and you might consider professional help. Most therapists don't deal well with chronic illness OR sex, however, so finding good help might be challenging.
You told us how well you are self-managing, and it's remarkable. You should be proud of what you have accomplished. Could it be, though, that you are not showing your own pain and fear, so much so that your husband has to be afraid for both of you?
There are things you can do to maintain intimacy and meet your husband's needs. Could you say, "Look, I'm not [having intercourse] with you. That's not going to happen. But I can do some hot things to you with my hands (or mouth, or toys), and a lot of kissing and stroking."
Are you interested in that? Because you might be able to have a sex life that works for both of you that way. If even non-intercourse sex seems too much, could you just hold him or talk sexy to him while he masturbates? There are a lot of other possibilities we could share with you if kinky things don't bother you.
I know we'll get angry comments about this next suggestion, but when one partner can't be sexual, some couples stay together and thrive by allowing the sexual partner to get needs met in other ways. We're not talking about sneaking around to have an affair. But we know many couples who have broadened their relationship to include a sex partner, paid or unpaid. It takes a lot of communication and love to make this work, and there are risks. But it can be done, and it can be healing to your marriage.
So our firm advice is that your husband does have a right to have his needs met, but not at your expense. Be creative, but stand firm on the no intercourse rule unless you are really ready for it.
Please let us know how it goes. You might want to share this letter with him-it might be a start for communication.
Healthcare Reform
We all know there's more to life than sex and love. Healthcare has major effects on us, too. Right now, there's a serious struggle going on over how to change our dysfunctional healthcare system. Read David's article on how the system mistreats people with diabetes and what can be done to fix it.
David Spero RN is a nurse who has lived for 30 years with multiple sclerosis. A leading expert on self-care, he has written two books: Diabetes: Sugar-coated Crisis, and The Art of Getting Well. He has learned to maintain and even improve sex and love despite disability and illness.
Aisha Kassahoun is trained in marriage and family therapy. Aisha and David present sex and intimacy programs for people with diabetes, people with multiple sclerosis, and health professionals.
Visit David and Aisha online at davidsperorn.com or check out their coaching and counseling services. You can also read David's blog.
Categories: Columns, Community, Dating, Love, Love and Diabetes, Men\'s, Sexual, Sexual Issues, Type, Type, Type, Women\'s
David Spero, RN and Aisha Kassahoun
Jul 10, 2009
Dear Aisha and David: I am a 66-year-old woman who has had diabetes for over 64 years. My husband is 52. He wants sex two or more times day. I hate it. I have no sexual drive, and most of the time it is painful. It was not always like this, but he has always wanted more sex than any man I know! We talk about things, but he basically ignores a lot of what I say when it comes to sex. He is actually a very caring person and has put up with a lot considering all the complications I have after 64 years of diabetes. We have been together for 18 years (married for nine). He waits on me hand and foot. I have to tell him to let me do things myself!
I am blind from the diabetes, in stage 4 renal failure. I recently had a mild myocardial infarction. A month ago, I had to have an exploratory surgery for rectal bleeding. I do a lot of walking and other exercise, and my A1c is usually under 6%, thanks to an insulin pump.
Any suggestions?
Not Wanting Sex
Dear NWS,
Our first thought was that your husband is breaking some kind of record for insensitivity. Even without renal failure and heart attacks, nobody should have to engage in sexual behavior that is painful and unwanted just to make someone else happy. That view of women's role has been over for 40 years! Your husband has a right to get his needs met, but there are other ways that might work for both of you.
On second thought, though, we feel for both of you. Your husband is probably very scared and sad about what is happening to you. (The phrase "freaked out" comes to mind.) He may be trying to treat his anxiety with sex. He may also be using sex as a form of denial. "You can't be that sick if I can still do this to you."
You both have a tremendous amount of pain to deal with around your complications. We know, because David's MS complications cause similar problems for us. You need to talk about your feelings honestly.
Remember, words can never hurt you if they're said with love. But NOT saying what you feel CAN hurt you and damage your relationship. You two have a lot to communicate about, and you might consider professional help. Most therapists don't deal well with chronic illness OR sex, however, so finding good help might be challenging.
You told us how well you are self-managing, and it's remarkable. You should be proud of what you have accomplished. Could it be, though, that you are not showing your own pain and fear, so much so that your husband has to be afraid for both of you?
There are things you can do to maintain intimacy and meet your husband's needs. Could you say, "Look, I'm not [having intercourse] with you. That's not going to happen. But I can do some hot things to you with my hands (or mouth, or toys), and a lot of kissing and stroking."
Are you interested in that? Because you might be able to have a sex life that works for both of you that way. If even non-intercourse sex seems too much, could you just hold him or talk sexy to him while he masturbates? There are a lot of other possibilities we could share with you if kinky things don't bother you.
I know we'll get angry comments about this next suggestion, but when one partner can't be sexual, some couples stay together and thrive by allowing the sexual partner to get needs met in other ways. We're not talking about sneaking around to have an affair. But we know many couples who have broadened their relationship to include a sex partner, paid or unpaid. It takes a lot of communication and love to make this work, and there are risks. But it can be done, and it can be healing to your marriage.
So our firm advice is that your husband does have a right to have his needs met, but not at your expense. Be creative, but stand firm on the no intercourse rule unless you are really ready for it.
Please let us know how it goes. You might want to share this letter with him-it might be a start for communication.
Healthcare Reform
We all know there's more to life than sex and love. Healthcare has major effects on us, too. Right now, there's a serious struggle going on over how to change our dysfunctional healthcare system. Read David's article on how the system mistreats people with diabetes and what can be done to fix it.
David Spero RN is a nurse who has lived for 30 years with multiple sclerosis. A leading expert on self-care, he has written two books: Diabetes: Sugar-coated Crisis, and The Art of Getting Well. He has learned to maintain and even improve sex and love despite disability and illness.
Aisha Kassahoun is trained in marriage and family therapy. Aisha and David present sex and intimacy programs for people with diabetes, people with multiple sclerosis, and health professionals.
Visit David and Aisha online at davidsperorn.com or check out their coaching and counseling services. You can also read David's blog.
Categories: Columns, Community, Dating, Love, Love and Diabetes, Men\'s, Sexual, Sexual Issues, Type, Type, Type, Women\'s
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Is it Possible to Control Blood Sugar Levels Without Medicine?
Scientists have advanced knowledge about the proteins that help control blood sugar, or glucose, during and after exercise, and this knowledge could lead to new drug therapies or exercises more effective for the prevention of Type 2 diabetes and other health problems associated with high levels of blood sugar.
Insulin resistance occurs when the body is not produced by properly stimulating the transport of glucose, a type of sugar inside the cells as an energy source. Too much glucose in the bloodstream can cause a variety of medical problems including Type 2 diabetes, said Gregory Cartee, a professor in the School of Kinesiology and principal investigator of the study. Katsuhiko Funai is the co-author, graduate student and researcher in the School of Kinesiology.
Insulin and muscle contractions are the most important stimuli that increase glucose transport into the interior of muscle cells. The cells can then use glucose for energy, said Cartee. But scientists do not know exactly how this works.
The group reacted Cartee watched two different proteins that were considered important in stimulating the transport of glucose by two different enzymes, linked also with the transport of glucose. The goal of this study was to understand the contribution of the two proteins, called AS160 and TBC1D1 in skeletal muscle stimulated by insulin.
"Trying to rule out or determine what proteins are important in the exercise," said Cartee.
The results indicate that the protein TBC1D1 was the most important for the transport of glucose stimulated by exercise and suggested that the second protein, AS160, may be less important for this effect of exercise. Give attention to the protein works best, in this case the TBC1D1, scientists can develop methods for making proteins that work best for people with insulin resistance, Cartee said.
Insulin resistance is a major health problem affecting millions of people, he said.
"Almost all people with diabetes have Type 2 muscle resistance to insulin," said Cartee. "This does not cause diabetes by itself, but it is an essential component that contributes to type 2 diabetes. This affects millions of people. Even people who are not diabetic insulin resistance is linked to numerous health problems. "
In the longer term people who have insulin resistance or whose muscles do not respond normally to insulin are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, said Cartee.
"Apparently the muscles have the machinery to respond to exercise even if they do not respond normally to insulin. If we knew how the exercise could develop more effective protocols for exercise, "he said. "In other cases of people who can not exercise, we could design a drug therapy or something else to control insulin.
Controlling blood sugar levels is an art. If you want to be an expert in it, you should know the full details in diabetic foods to eat AND diabetes foods to avoid.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Murali_V
Insulin resistance occurs when the body is not produced by properly stimulating the transport of glucose, a type of sugar inside the cells as an energy source. Too much glucose in the bloodstream can cause a variety of medical problems including Type 2 diabetes, said Gregory Cartee, a professor in the School of Kinesiology and principal investigator of the study. Katsuhiko Funai is the co-author, graduate student and researcher in the School of Kinesiology.
Insulin and muscle contractions are the most important stimuli that increase glucose transport into the interior of muscle cells. The cells can then use glucose for energy, said Cartee. But scientists do not know exactly how this works.
The group reacted Cartee watched two different proteins that were considered important in stimulating the transport of glucose by two different enzymes, linked also with the transport of glucose. The goal of this study was to understand the contribution of the two proteins, called AS160 and TBC1D1 in skeletal muscle stimulated by insulin.
"Trying to rule out or determine what proteins are important in the exercise," said Cartee.
The results indicate that the protein TBC1D1 was the most important for the transport of glucose stimulated by exercise and suggested that the second protein, AS160, may be less important for this effect of exercise. Give attention to the protein works best, in this case the TBC1D1, scientists can develop methods for making proteins that work best for people with insulin resistance, Cartee said.
Insulin resistance is a major health problem affecting millions of people, he said.
"Almost all people with diabetes have Type 2 muscle resistance to insulin," said Cartee. "This does not cause diabetes by itself, but it is an essential component that contributes to type 2 diabetes. This affects millions of people. Even people who are not diabetic insulin resistance is linked to numerous health problems. "
In the longer term people who have insulin resistance or whose muscles do not respond normally to insulin are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, said Cartee.
"Apparently the muscles have the machinery to respond to exercise even if they do not respond normally to insulin. If we knew how the exercise could develop more effective protocols for exercise, "he said. "In other cases of people who can not exercise, we could design a drug therapy or something else to control insulin.
Controlling blood sugar levels is an art. If you want to be an expert in it, you should know the full details in diabetic foods to eat AND diabetes foods to avoid.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Murali_V
Blood Glucose Testing Errors - 8 Tips on Avoiding Mistakes
We all make mistakes and you won't be surprised to hear that people that test their blood glucose also make mistakes. We've compiled a list from other people's experiences of the most common mistakes when testing your blood glucose which often result in error messages. After reading these errors hopefully you won't make them!
1) Using out of date strips - test strips have expiry dates just like food and if you use test strips after their expiry date you may get an error message on your meter or worse a wrong reading without knowing it.
Make sure before testing that the test strips are in date.
2) Wrong test strips code - most test strips come with an individual code on the bottle/packaging. This code must match the code displayed on your glucose meter. If the codes don't match you will get error messages.
To avoid this problem check every new box of test strips has the same code as shown on the glucose meter. If not, change the code on the meter.
3) Re-using a lancet - this is a common mistake. Re-using a lancet could affect the accuracy of your reading and could be very painful.
Every time you test your blood glucose, use a fresh new lancet.
4) Uncapped test strips - test strips need to be kept capped in their container. If the container is uncapped for too long then this can affect the accuracy of the test strips.
Always cap your strips after use. If you find a test strip container that was not closed properly or you're not sure how long the strips had been uncapped for, then replace the test strips.
5) Poor storage conditions - test strips need to be stored in a dark, cool, dry place. If they are not, this can affect the accuracy of the strip. A bathroom or a window sill would not be good places to store test strips as bathrooms generally have a lot of water in the air and sunlight exposure on the window sill will degrade the strips.
6) Meter accuracy - the best way to check your meter is still accurate is to do a control check. Aim to do a control check at least every 3 months and perhaps each time you use a new box of test strips.
Always remember control solutions have a 3 month expiry, so after 3 months make sure you replace them. This applies to all control solutions from the one touch ultra control solution to the accu-chek aviva control solution. Click on the link to learn more about the control solutions.
7) Order of testing - some meters, such as the one touch ultra range, require you to put the strips into the meter first then place the blood sample onto the strip, other meters ask you to place the blood sample on the test strip first then place the strip into the meter.
Make sure you know which order your meter needs you to test with otherwise they will be an error message on your meter screen.
8) Meter units - glucose meters can measure in 2 units, mmol/l or mg/dl. Which units your meter measures in does not really matter as long as YOU know what units it measures. There are meters available which can measure in both mg/dl and mmol/l. The risk here is if you accidentally change the units and you do not realise there could be a huge difference in the actual readings.
Always look on your meter screen to see what units your reading is in. All meters will show you the units. Ideally, if you have meter which measures only in one unit it would be best.
All the meters at Glucosemeters4u.com measure only in one unit, mmol/l.
Hopefully, you can learn from these common mistakes and avoid them!
This article was brought to you by John Ngijseh from the Glucosemeters4u.com team
Glucosemeters4u.com strives to be an expert in diabetic products and is a great resource to learn more about diabetes. Visit the links within the article to learn more about our site.
We have some great article and learning resources, why not check out our article on types of diabetes.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Ngijseh
1) Using out of date strips - test strips have expiry dates just like food and if you use test strips after their expiry date you may get an error message on your meter or worse a wrong reading without knowing it.
Make sure before testing that the test strips are in date.
2) Wrong test strips code - most test strips come with an individual code on the bottle/packaging. This code must match the code displayed on your glucose meter. If the codes don't match you will get error messages.
To avoid this problem check every new box of test strips has the same code as shown on the glucose meter. If not, change the code on the meter.
3) Re-using a lancet - this is a common mistake. Re-using a lancet could affect the accuracy of your reading and could be very painful.
Every time you test your blood glucose, use a fresh new lancet.
4) Uncapped test strips - test strips need to be kept capped in their container. If the container is uncapped for too long then this can affect the accuracy of the test strips.
Always cap your strips after use. If you find a test strip container that was not closed properly or you're not sure how long the strips had been uncapped for, then replace the test strips.
5) Poor storage conditions - test strips need to be stored in a dark, cool, dry place. If they are not, this can affect the accuracy of the strip. A bathroom or a window sill would not be good places to store test strips as bathrooms generally have a lot of water in the air and sunlight exposure on the window sill will degrade the strips.
6) Meter accuracy - the best way to check your meter is still accurate is to do a control check. Aim to do a control check at least every 3 months and perhaps each time you use a new box of test strips.
Always remember control solutions have a 3 month expiry, so after 3 months make sure you replace them. This applies to all control solutions from the one touch ultra control solution to the accu-chek aviva control solution. Click on the link to learn more about the control solutions.
7) Order of testing - some meters, such as the one touch ultra range, require you to put the strips into the meter first then place the blood sample onto the strip, other meters ask you to place the blood sample on the test strip first then place the strip into the meter.
Make sure you know which order your meter needs you to test with otherwise they will be an error message on your meter screen.
8) Meter units - glucose meters can measure in 2 units, mmol/l or mg/dl. Which units your meter measures in does not really matter as long as YOU know what units it measures. There are meters available which can measure in both mg/dl and mmol/l. The risk here is if you accidentally change the units and you do not realise there could be a huge difference in the actual readings.
Always look on your meter screen to see what units your reading is in. All meters will show you the units. Ideally, if you have meter which measures only in one unit it would be best.
All the meters at Glucosemeters4u.com measure only in one unit, mmol/l.
Hopefully, you can learn from these common mistakes and avoid them!
This article was brought to you by John Ngijseh from the Glucosemeters4u.com team
Glucosemeters4u.com strives to be an expert in diabetic products and is a great resource to learn more about diabetes. Visit the links within the article to learn more about our site.
We have some great article and learning resources, why not check out our article on types of diabetes.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Ngijseh
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Diabetes Treatment Guidelines - Its Importance in Ensuring a Better Life For the Diabetic
If you're a person afflicted with diabetes mellitus, a team approach in your treatment would be the best way to handle your affliction. Your doctor, a certified dietitian, a licensed nurse, health care professional and diabetes educator should work hand in hand to have a systematic approach in the evaluation and management of your diabetes.
Their goal is to correct your metabolic irregularity and to prevent the development of complications. Hence, they will provide you with a set of diabetes treatment guidelines which you should keep in mind to ensure good diabetes care and therapy.
Below is an example of the basic guidelines you should observe in undergoing diabetes treatment:
1. Eat nutritional foods based on the planned meal to help attain the following:
a. Blood glucose will be maintained within the targeted level.The planned diet will eliminate sugar or simple carbohydrate which has the ability to raise the blood glucose (sugar) upon ingestion.
b. Reduce the risks of possible complications brought by unhealthy meals. The use of Glycemic Index (GI) of foods as a measurement of how each meal will raise the level of blood glucose.
c. Ensure control over blood pressure by avoiding foods that can trigger its occurrence.
d. Manage the levels of lipids to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
e. Weight management to improve insulin sensitivity.
2. There should be a routine physical exercise approved by your doctor in order to:
a. Lower the level of blood glucose and cholesterol.
b. Improve the blood.circulation.
c. Attain the ideal weight being targeted.
d. Liven up insulin sensitivity.
e. Strengthen the heart, bones and toning of the muscles.
f. Unwind to get stress relief and make you feel better.
3. Take medications as scheduled, be it insulin or diabetes pills. This will work well with the planned meal and physical exercise. Improper intake of medications may damage the nerves and blood vessels which can result to heart problem, gum infection, leg and feet problems and various diseases to the eye, kidney and nerve.
4. Constant monitoring of blood glucose to equip you with the important information in managing the diabetes on a day to day basis. Also, this will reduce the complications related to diabetes. Normally, checking is done two hours after each meal, when waking up, before and after doing exercise and before going to sleep. When under insulin injection, monitoring is usually done three times a day at the least.
Based on the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the ideal blood glucose goal for people with diabetes are; 70-130 mg/dl before meal, less than 180 mg/dl two hours after each meal and less than 7.0% A1C.
However, a recent test conducted by the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes or ACCORD, showed that intensive glucose-lowering treatments resulted to more deaths when they tried this treatment to participants with type 2 diabetes with known heart disease.
5. Learn to cope up with stress and worries because they will only give rise in the blood glucose level.
Many people have difficulty in following the diabetes treatment guidelines because it will keep them away from the things they have been used to doing and still want to do in life. They tend to forget that this is not an option but a must, in order for them to live longer in this wonderful world.
Alvin Hopkinson is a leading health researcher in the area of natural remedies and diabetes natural treatment. Discover how you can reverse your diabetes for good using proven and effective home remedies, all without using harmful medications or drugs. Visit his site now at http://www.minusdiabetes.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alvin_Hopkinson
Their goal is to correct your metabolic irregularity and to prevent the development of complications. Hence, they will provide you with a set of diabetes treatment guidelines which you should keep in mind to ensure good diabetes care and therapy.
Below is an example of the basic guidelines you should observe in undergoing diabetes treatment:
1. Eat nutritional foods based on the planned meal to help attain the following:
a. Blood glucose will be maintained within the targeted level.The planned diet will eliminate sugar or simple carbohydrate which has the ability to raise the blood glucose (sugar) upon ingestion.
b. Reduce the risks of possible complications brought by unhealthy meals. The use of Glycemic Index (GI) of foods as a measurement of how each meal will raise the level of blood glucose.
c. Ensure control over blood pressure by avoiding foods that can trigger its occurrence.
d. Manage the levels of lipids to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
e. Weight management to improve insulin sensitivity.
2. There should be a routine physical exercise approved by your doctor in order to:
a. Lower the level of blood glucose and cholesterol.
b. Improve the blood.circulation.
c. Attain the ideal weight being targeted.
d. Liven up insulin sensitivity.
e. Strengthen the heart, bones and toning of the muscles.
f. Unwind to get stress relief and make you feel better.
3. Take medications as scheduled, be it insulin or diabetes pills. This will work well with the planned meal and physical exercise. Improper intake of medications may damage the nerves and blood vessels which can result to heart problem, gum infection, leg and feet problems and various diseases to the eye, kidney and nerve.
4. Constant monitoring of blood glucose to equip you with the important information in managing the diabetes on a day to day basis. Also, this will reduce the complications related to diabetes. Normally, checking is done two hours after each meal, when waking up, before and after doing exercise and before going to sleep. When under insulin injection, monitoring is usually done three times a day at the least.
Based on the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the ideal blood glucose goal for people with diabetes are; 70-130 mg/dl before meal, less than 180 mg/dl two hours after each meal and less than 7.0% A1C.
However, a recent test conducted by the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes or ACCORD, showed that intensive glucose-lowering treatments resulted to more deaths when they tried this treatment to participants with type 2 diabetes with known heart disease.
5. Learn to cope up with stress and worries because they will only give rise in the blood glucose level.
Many people have difficulty in following the diabetes treatment guidelines because it will keep them away from the things they have been used to doing and still want to do in life. They tend to forget that this is not an option but a must, in order for them to live longer in this wonderful world.
Alvin Hopkinson is a leading health researcher in the area of natural remedies and diabetes natural treatment. Discover how you can reverse your diabetes for good using proven and effective home remedies, all without using harmful medications or drugs. Visit his site now at http://www.minusdiabetes.com
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Diabetes Type 2 Natural Treatment
Type 2 diabetes is getting increasingly common in developed countries. Other developing countries are seeing a fast emerging trend of the disease. Diabetes type 2 is caused by insulin deficiency and hyperglycemia. Although this disease is more common in adults over 40, it is increasingly seen in young teenagers and even children. This worrying trend is linked to the rising rates of obesity as well as inactivity.
MAJOR RISK FACTORS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES
Here are some of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes:
1) Age - As people age, the chances of getting diabetes type 2 is considerably higher. So for those who are older than 45 years, they are at a higher risk of getting the disease.
2) Overweight - Being overweight is another strong risk factor especially the person is heavier in the center.
3) Genetic factors - Having someone with diabetes in the family puts you at a higher risk.
4) Certain ethnic groups such as such as native americans, african americans, Latino americans, pacific islanders and Asian individuals who are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
5) People with high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
6) Women at risk - women who have had a big baby of more than 9lbs are at higher risk of having type 2 diabetes. Other risk factors include women who had gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, irregular menstrual cycles and developing facial hair.
Of all these common risk factors, the most common are those who have family history as well as those who are gaining weight in the middle.
HOW TO CONTROL TYPE 2 DIABETES
Diabetes can be one of the hardest diseases to treat as it does not go away. It is always there with you, day in and day out. It will affect your daily life in what you do and what you eat. You have to be always conscious of your blood sugar as you can’t let it go too high to avoid complications. The next best thing you can do to help yourself is to control the disease.
The main cause of type 2 diabetes is insulin resistance and insulin deficiency. So the first thing you want to do is to help reduce the resistance of insulin. Exercising and losing weight can help reducing resistance to insulin and thus control type 2 diabetes. The other way is using pills which your doctor will recommend to you. However,due to the advance technology as well as rising awareness of using alternative way to treat type 2 diabetes, herbal and natural supplements are increasingly popular.
Here are a few of the natural/alternative herbs which have worked for many diabetics:
1. Bitter melon has long been regarded as the natural cure for diabetes. This fruit is known for its abilities to regulate blood glucose level. In fact, bitter melon is recommended by the Dept of Philippines as one of the best herbal medicines for managing diabetes.
2. Gymnema sylvestre is a herb native to the tropical forests of southern and central India where it has been used as a naturopathic treatment for diabetes for nearly two millennia. This herb has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels when used for an extended period of time. The active ingredient is thought to be gurmenic acid which has structure similar to saccharose. Extracts of Gymnema is not only claimed to curb sweet tooths but also for treatment of as varied problems as hyperglycemia, obesity, high cholesterol levels, anemia and digestion.
3. Cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum or Chinese cinnamon) is a close relative to cinnamon. In fact, when cinnamon is said to be beneficial for diabetes, it is actually cassia, a less delicate version of the true cinnamon. A 2003 study published in the DiabetesCare journal followed Type 2 diabetics ingesting 1, 3 or 6 grams of cassia daily. Those taking 6 grams shows changes after 20 days, and those taking lesser doses showed changes after 40 days. Regardless of the amount of cassia taken, they reduced their mean fasting serum glucose levels 18–29%, their triglyceride levels 23–30%, their LDL cholesterol 7–27%, and their total cholesterol 12–26%, over others taking placebos. The effects, which may even be produced by brewing a tea from cassia bark, may also be beneficial for non-diabetics to prevent and control elevated glucose and blood lipid levels.
4. Chromium - Starting in the 1960s reports have shown that Chromium helps cells respond properly to naturally produced insulin. Current estimates show that 90% of Americans are lacking in this essential mineral nutrient.
5. Helps to improve circulation in the little capillaries in the hands and feet. Also valuable in balancing the digestion and strengthening the immune system.
6. Mulberry leaves is know to effectively help regulate blood sugar levels. Drink as tea can help to reduce absorption of sugar and carbohydrates. It is also a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C and carotene.
Beside these, there are others less known herbs for controlling diabetes. These herbs when combine together in the right balance can be very powerful in helping you manage diabetes. However, it is important to research on these supplements to ensure they indeed do what they claim. ProvenHealthCare.com provides informative reviews and articles on alternative methods of controlling diabetes.
It is not a doubt that more people are seeking natural and alternative treatments for their conditions. However, with so many choices in the market, choosing the right one for your condition is not easy. ProvenHealthCare.com provide reviews and information on these natural treatments so that you can make an informed decision to choose the best for yourself.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Audrey_Lynn
MAJOR RISK FACTORS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES
Here are some of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes:
1) Age - As people age, the chances of getting diabetes type 2 is considerably higher. So for those who are older than 45 years, they are at a higher risk of getting the disease.
2) Overweight - Being overweight is another strong risk factor especially the person is heavier in the center.
3) Genetic factors - Having someone with diabetes in the family puts you at a higher risk.
4) Certain ethnic groups such as such as native americans, african americans, Latino americans, pacific islanders and Asian individuals who are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
5) People with high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
6) Women at risk - women who have had a big baby of more than 9lbs are at higher risk of having type 2 diabetes. Other risk factors include women who had gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, irregular menstrual cycles and developing facial hair.
Of all these common risk factors, the most common are those who have family history as well as those who are gaining weight in the middle.
HOW TO CONTROL TYPE 2 DIABETES
Diabetes can be one of the hardest diseases to treat as it does not go away. It is always there with you, day in and day out. It will affect your daily life in what you do and what you eat. You have to be always conscious of your blood sugar as you can’t let it go too high to avoid complications. The next best thing you can do to help yourself is to control the disease.
The main cause of type 2 diabetes is insulin resistance and insulin deficiency. So the first thing you want to do is to help reduce the resistance of insulin. Exercising and losing weight can help reducing resistance to insulin and thus control type 2 diabetes. The other way is using pills which your doctor will recommend to you. However,due to the advance technology as well as rising awareness of using alternative way to treat type 2 diabetes, herbal and natural supplements are increasingly popular.
Here are a few of the natural/alternative herbs which have worked for many diabetics:
1. Bitter melon has long been regarded as the natural cure for diabetes. This fruit is known for its abilities to regulate blood glucose level. In fact, bitter melon is recommended by the Dept of Philippines as one of the best herbal medicines for managing diabetes.
2. Gymnema sylvestre is a herb native to the tropical forests of southern and central India where it has been used as a naturopathic treatment for diabetes for nearly two millennia. This herb has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels when used for an extended period of time. The active ingredient is thought to be gurmenic acid which has structure similar to saccharose. Extracts of Gymnema is not only claimed to curb sweet tooths but also for treatment of as varied problems as hyperglycemia, obesity, high cholesterol levels, anemia and digestion.
3. Cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum or Chinese cinnamon) is a close relative to cinnamon. In fact, when cinnamon is said to be beneficial for diabetes, it is actually cassia, a less delicate version of the true cinnamon. A 2003 study published in the DiabetesCare journal followed Type 2 diabetics ingesting 1, 3 or 6 grams of cassia daily. Those taking 6 grams shows changes after 20 days, and those taking lesser doses showed changes after 40 days. Regardless of the amount of cassia taken, they reduced their mean fasting serum glucose levels 18–29%, their triglyceride levels 23–30%, their LDL cholesterol 7–27%, and their total cholesterol 12–26%, over others taking placebos. The effects, which may even be produced by brewing a tea from cassia bark, may also be beneficial for non-diabetics to prevent and control elevated glucose and blood lipid levels.
4. Chromium - Starting in the 1960s reports have shown that Chromium helps cells respond properly to naturally produced insulin. Current estimates show that 90% of Americans are lacking in this essential mineral nutrient.
5. Helps to improve circulation in the little capillaries in the hands and feet. Also valuable in balancing the digestion and strengthening the immune system.
6. Mulberry leaves is know to effectively help regulate blood sugar levels. Drink as tea can help to reduce absorption of sugar and carbohydrates. It is also a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C and carotene.
Beside these, there are others less known herbs for controlling diabetes. These herbs when combine together in the right balance can be very powerful in helping you manage diabetes. However, it is important to research on these supplements to ensure they indeed do what they claim. ProvenHealthCare.com provides informative reviews and articles on alternative methods of controlling diabetes.
It is not a doubt that more people are seeking natural and alternative treatments for their conditions. However, with so many choices in the market, choosing the right one for your condition is not easy. ProvenHealthCare.com provide reviews and information on these natural treatments so that you can make an informed decision to choose the best for yourself.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Audrey_Lynn
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