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Who says diabetics can't eat well?
Who says diabetics can't eat well?
Maintaining a healthy diet is important for everyone, but crucial for people with diabetes. Following a diet that meets the strict nutritional requirements of diabetics and does not overshoot on calories is critical. At the same time, having diabetes does not mean you lose your head on calorie counting and bid farewell to delicious food. Here are some yummy meal options that are safe, quick to prepare, and great to taste http://www.diabeticsshouldeat.blogspot.com |
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diabetes
Dear your question about 'Diabetes.' got me thinking. I know people personally who have suffered due to this but I guess not everyone would understand the challenges till faced with similar circumstances. Anyways, I did a bit of research and found an article which says 'Diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. It can be caused by too little insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar), resistance to insulin, or both.'. I thought I would share this info with you. Maybe you would want to read about it there. I found this article at 'www.medical-health-care-information.com/encyclopedia/D/Diabetes.asp' Maybe you would want to read more about it there. Causes, incidence, and risk factors To understand diabetes, it is important to first understand the normal process of food metabolism. Several things happen when food is digested: A sugar called glucose enters the bloodstream. Glucose is a source of fuel for the body. An organ called the pancreas makes insulin. The role of insulin is to move glucose from the bloodstream into muscle, fat, and liver cells, where it can be used as fuel. People with diabetes have high blood glucose. This is because their pancreas does not make enough insulin or their muscle, fat, and liver cells do not respond to insulin normally, or both. Symptoms High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes: Increased thirst Increased urination Weight loss in spite of increased appetite Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Symptoms of type 2 diabetes: Increased thirst Increased urination Increased appetite Fatigue Blurred vision Slow-healing infections Impotence in men Treatment There is no cure for diabetes. The immediate goals are to stabilize your blood sugar and eliminate the symptoms of high blood sugar. The long-term goals of treatment are to prolong life, relieve symptoms, and prevent long-term complications such as heart disease and kidney failure. I hope it's helpful in some way to you. Regards, |
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