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As you may know we here have not posted a recent article in a few weeks. Well we have bee busy addressing some technical issues with the site that have caused access issues for our members. If you were one of those affected we apologize and are glad to report that all of the issues have been fixed and we are once again operating on all cylinders.
Since we have been delayed in the past few weeks we decided to take the time to do some research on programs out there that help provide remedies or solutions to those facing health related issues as a result of Diabetes. What we have compiled are a wide selection of approaches and techniques for managing Diabetes. This is a great resource for you as you now can greatly reduce time spent surfing the net looking for the right product. We have done the research for you. We continue to add links to these resources on a weekly basis so you should bookmark this page to easily return. Although these are a great additions to the resources we provide do not forget that we have other great resources for your use.
Diabetes is one of the most debilitating and discouraging conditions anyone can have. Waking up day after day knowing you have a disease that may gradually affect you, a healthy young person. Potentially causing nerve, kidney and eye damage and illnesses like heart disease, heart attack, strokes, loss of vision and more. Suddenly you no longer expect to enjoy many of life’s greatest experiences.
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Dr. Jacob Swilling is an internationally known research scientist, disease prevention expert, and author of many books including the new E-book “Cure Diabetes Naturally.” With more than 20 years research experience in biochemistry aimed at the prevention and treatment of chronic illness, cancer and degenerative disease, Dr. Swilling has made it his life-long goal to bring forward the clinical benefits of natural and holistic biological medicine.
Of all the different types of Diabetes, Type 2 is the most common form. It can be diagnosed as early as your 20’s and 30’s depending on your ethic group and family history. However it is more common to develop later in life (> 40 years of age) rather than in the 20′s and 30′s. In installment No. 2 – Prediabetes, we pointed out that many people are unaware of their risk and fail to be diagnosed as the symptoms may not be prevalent at the time of an exam. The same type of issue exists with Type 2 Diabetes but in a different form. Now don’t get me wrong there are millions of people diagnosed with Type 2 every year. However this form of diabetes is often misunderstood as a result of just getting older. So that sluggish or tired feeling gets attributed to “over doing it” or a change in your vision is a result of “just getting old” rather than a symptom of Type 2. While these type of issues could simply be from getting old you need to be careful because you could be putting yourself at risk for health complications. So be sure to report any changes to your doctor to be reviewed. It is better to be safe than sorry on this issue.
For a general overall view of Type 2 Diabetes, health related issues and medications we have posted an animation provided by the American Diabetes Association. It is a really fun video to watch. However we do suggest that after viewing the video you read the remaining article as there is additional information regarding this topic that is not included in the short presentation.
Who is at Risk?
As is with most forms of Diabetes there are many factors that determine your risk. Africian Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and Asian Americans are usually at higher risk. Age is another factor. Older adults (older than 40) are diagnosed more than younger adults. However as we previously noted it has been diagnosed in some individuals in their late 20’s and 30’s. It is all about the category you fall into.
What is the Cause of Type 2?
The cause for Type 2 as with other Diabetes has to do with insulin. Either the body (cells) ignores the insulin or the body can’t produce enough insulin. As the body requires energy it uses insulin to convert the blood glucose from sugars and starches consumed into fuel for the cells. If the blood glucose is not being converted and instead builds up in the blood stream then over time this leads to diabetic complications. Some of those complications are damage to your eyes including blindness, kidneys, nerves (neuropathy) and heart disease, stoke, kidney disease and in some cases amputation.
To understand Diabetes you must first understand insulin so a little refresher on the subject is in order. Insulin is produced in the pancreas and carried beta cells. With every meal consumed the pancreas releases these beta cells which in turn release the insulin needed to process the increased blood glucose levels. In a normal process the blood glucose is either used for energy or stored by the body. Unlike those that have no beta cells as in Type 1 Diabetes, people with Type 2 Diabetes do produce some beta cells but the amount determines the level of insulin intolerance and thus the potential for complications. As a result the type of insulin and amount for normal processes to take place will need to be supplemented. While there are pills that can help the majority of supplements are of the injection type as insulin in pill form becomes ineffective due to the digestion process. Your doctor will be able to determine which form is best for you situation.
Insulin Types to Supplement the Body
When trying to understand insulin types it is important to note that they are grouped based on three characteristics, the Onset time or the time to begin lowering insulin levels, the Peaktime Duration, the length of time of maximum strength and Long Term Duration, the length of time in which the insulin continues to impact glucose levels. Below is a list of the insulin types from the National Diabetes Association.
Rapid-acting insulin, such as insulin lispro (Eli Lilly), insulin aspart (Novo Nordisk), or insulin glulisine (sanofi-aventis), begins to work about 5 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and continues to work for 2 to 4 hours.
Regular or Short-acting insulin (human) usually reaches the bloodstream within 30 minutes after injection, peaks anywhere from 2 to 3 hours after injection, and is effective for approximately 3 to 6 hours.
Intermediate-acting insulin (human) generally reaches the bloodstream about 2 to 4 hours after injection, peaks 4 to 12 hours later, and is effective for about 12 to 18 hours.
Long-acting insulin (ultralente) reaches the bloodstream 6 to 10 hours after injection and is usually effective for 20 to 24 hours. There are also two long-acting insulin analogues: glargine and detemir. They both tend to lower glucose levels fairly evenly over a 24-hour period with less of a peak of action than ultralente.
The National Diabetes Association also notes that in some cases it is necessary for patients to draw, or combined two different types of insulin based on their specific circumstances. However since some of the complications from Diabetes include poor eyesight and reduced dexterity there are premixed insulin types to help prevent over/under dosage issues.
How Do We Get The Insulin Needed, Where Does It Come From?
With all of this talk about insulin you may be asking, where does it come from? Surely we are not taking it from other people? Funny…or maybe a bit weird but no. Actually until the early 1980’s insulin was produced from the pancreas of pigs and cows. Unfortunately some people were allergic to the animal type insulins so when synthetic insulin began to be produced it was considered by many as a major step forward in the treatment of Diabetes. However there are still people that feel their Diabetes is better managed with animal based insulins. Today all of the insulin produced in the US is of the laboratory variety. As a result those that prefer to use animal insulin have to have it imported from the U.K. For more information on animal type insulin check with The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust.
Managing Type 2 Diabetes
If you have read any articles about diabetes then you are probably already familiar with most of the ways in which Diabetes is managed. With Type 2 Diabetes, exercise and diet play a major role into the extent in which you will need additional medical help. Yes by that we do mean the need for insulin. People with Type 2 are fortunate in the fact that many patients are able to go without any insulin treatment just by watching their diet. Often those with Type 2 are overweight to begin with and just losing weight allows the body to manage blood glucose levels with little or no treatment at all.
Healthy Eating
Ok so you may be thinking how to eat healthy if you need to watch blood glucose levels. Well here are some tips for healthy eating.
Be sure not to skip any meals.
Evenly space out your meals throughout the day as this will help avoid blood glucose spikes
Avoid over eating or eating too much of one type of food
Eat a balanced diet of whole grains, vegetables, lean meats, fruits and non-fat dairy foods
Now when it comes to exercise you may be thinking, no way, I am not the exercising type. Ok not everyone can be a fitness fanatic. However there are some simple things you can do every day that can help manage your Diabetes. In fact you may recognize these activities from our article Type 1 Diabetes. As always be sure to check with your medical professional to be sure you are fit for exercise.
Go for a walk with your wife or husband, discuss how your day went. Not only will you both get exercise, you can de-stress by getting work issues off your chest.
How about going to the gym? If you already do this as part of your health routine then great, you are ahead of the game. Strength is not only great for diabetes but can counteract many issues we face as we get older.
Here is one for the parents/grandparents…. play with the kids. See who says this can’t be fun. Those with kids/grandchildren know how tiring playing with the kids can be. Now if that is not exercise I do not know what is.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator
Go dancing. Make a night out.
Walk around the house while on the phone. I know I catch myself doing this sometimes.
Walk every aisle when you go to the store.
Losing Weight with Type 2
As we mentioned earlier losing weight can greatly improve your chances of needing insulin as it will not only lower your blood glucose level but your blood pressure and cholesterol as well. Depending on your current weight you may need to only lose 10 – 15 lbs to see a difference. Most people I know, including myself, could stand to lose 10 pounds regardless of whether they have Diabetes.
The type of weight loss plan you choose depends on whether you need to lose a little or a lot of weight. If you have not been active for some time, start off easy and work your way up. If you are already the active type then try something more challenging. The key is to know your own limitations and select a program that will provide enough push to get you to your goal.
For more information on the best way to diet with Diabetes, we suggest you check out these resources:
If any of the resources listed in this article do not fit your needs you can check out Diabetic specific related resources on the Library Page. If you are looking for other health related issues, you can go to our Marketplace Page where we list over 2,500 resources for your review.
Let us not forget the other important part of managing Type 2 Diabetes, your medical team. Your doctor, dietitian and pharmacist are all critical parts for you to managing your Diabetes. You should always consult your medical team for the best way to manage your specific medical situation. Never try to manage this on your own as this can only make the situation worse and put you at greater risk of complications.
In this installment we discuss Type 2 Diabetes. Before a detailed article is posted we have posted this video to get you started.
Enjoy!
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In our last posting we discussed Type 1 Diabetes. Here is a short video that provides some additional information. Be sure to check out the library of references. We will soon be publishing a video library and product library page as well as a result of your suggestions. Keep the comments coming.
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For this installment of the Diabetes A to Z series we are going to discuss Type 1 Diabetes. This type of Diabetes was most widely known as juvenile diabetes as is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. Unlike other forms of diabetes, such as Type 2 diabetes where the body does not produce enough insulin, Type 1 diabetes is a result of the body producing no insulin. As a result the daily impacts and potential complications from this type of diabetes are much more serious and those diagnosed with this form of diabetes must be vigilant in their monitoring and management.
First Some Type 1 Diabetes Statics….
Before we get into the weeds on the specifics regarding this type of diabetes let’s revel some statics on the frequency of Type 1 versus other forms of diabetes. If you are concerned that your child is a candidate for this form of diabetes then these stats will help you rationalize the basis for your determination. On word of caution, it is always best to seek the advice of our physican as only they can confirm Type 1 diabetes. In addition, your physican can guide you through management of the diabetes if necessary.
Data compiled from the National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 2011 (Dated 1/26/11)
Total Population Impacted: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States. That is 8.3% of the population that is considered to have some form of diabetes. Although it is estimated that only 5% of the people have Type 1 Diabetes. Some more alarming facts are:
18.8 million people of the total number impacted are diagnosed
7.0 million people go undiagnosed
As many as 79 million people are prediabetic (we spoke about this topic in Installment No. 1)
Broken down by age group:
> age 65 – 10.9 million, or 26.9% of all people in this age group have diabetes
Between ages 20 and 65 – 25.6 million, or 11.3% of all people in this age group have diabetes
Under 20 – 215,000, or 0.26% of all people in this age group have diabetes. However about 1 in 400 children develop Type 1 diabetes.
Broken down by gender:
13.0 million, or 11.8% of all men aged 20 years or older have diabetes
12.6 million, or 10.8% of all women aged 20 years or older have diabetes
Type 1 Health Concerns
As with any type of diabetes we need to know the potential health issues. It is important to remember that if you have or are concerned of developing Type 1 diabetes, it does not necessarly mean that you will have the complications listed below. Proper management is the key here. Only through the guidance of your medical professional can you properly manage any diabetes condition.
Complication from Type 1 diabetes can include heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, nervous system disease (neuropathy) and in some cases amputation. In fact diabetes in general was considered an underlying cause or contributing factor in more than 231,000 deaths in 2007. Here are some specifics on each of the health concerns noted
Heart disease and stroke
The risk of death for adults from heart disease is about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without diabetes.
The risk for stroke is 2 to 4 times higher among people with diabetes.
Blindness
Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 20–74 years.
Kidney disease
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 44% of new cases in 2008.
In 2008, 48,374 people with diabetes began treatment for end-stage kidney disease in the United States.
In 2008, a total of 202,290 people with end-stage kidney disease due to diabetes were living on chronic dialysis or with a kidney transplant in the United States.
Nervous system disease (Neuropathy)
About 60% to 70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage.
Amputation
More than 60% of nontraumatic lower-limb amputations occur in people with diabetes.
Now while this may cause you to pause, remember these are typical health issues with diabetes in general. So you may be asking what to do if your child has Type 1 diabetes? What can I do in raising my child to limit their potential for these health impacts. We have found a great resource for you to consider, Guide to Raising a Child with Diabetes. It will address your questions that we have not addressed in this article.
Living with Type 1 Diabetes
You have been told you have Type 1 diabetes. You feel it is the worst day of your life. I will be honest…it is not. Will it mean that you can go on with your life as you did before the diagnoses? No. But it does not mean your life as you know it has to stop either. It just means that you have to modify what and how you do some things on a daily basis. If you can get into that mindset then there will be very little that you can’t do. In fact here are some examples of people that did not let their Type 1 diabetes hold them back.
Nat Strand, diagnosed at age 12,competed in the Amazing Race on CBS and won.
Crystal Bowersox competed on American Idol
Charlie Kimball became a NASCAR driver and competes in the Indy 500
Nick Joans became a well known pop star
Go for the brass ring!!!
Glucose Monitoring & Insulin
Sorry, forgot to mention how best to manage Type 1 diabetes. It is basically involves a few elements: blood glucose control, insulin management, exercise, nutrition and support.
First is glucose control. Since your body is no longer producing insulin you will need to learn both how much daily insulin is needed and how best to administer. The monitoring is pretty straight forward. You will need to take blood samples and do a blood glucose level test several times a day. Once you have determined your glucose level you can administer the necessary insulin by either injection pens, syringes or an insulin pump. As we have stated previously it is important to work with your health professional to determine which insulin regimen is best for you. If you need supplies, check out our library page for a complete list of links that will connect you to major suppliers of these products at a nice discount.
Exercise
Exercise provides some of the best benefits as it is one of the key components of proper diabetes care. Beside all of the benefits we normally associate with exercise, your blood will maintain more stable glucose levels. Now this does not mean that you have to run a marathon. Let’s face it, most of us could not run a marathon if we wanted…I know I can’t. All you need to do is stay active doing the things you may already be doing. However if you need some ideas try some of these suggestions:
Go for a walk with your wife or husband, discuss how your day went. Not only will you both get exercise, you can de-stress by getting work issues off your chest.
How about going to the gym? If you already do this as part of your health routine then great, you are ahead of the game. Strength is not only great for diabetes but can counteract many issues we face as we get older.
Here is one for the parents/grandparents…. play with the kids. See who says this can’t be fun. Those with kids/grandchildren know how tiring playing with the kids can be. Now if that is not exercise I do not know what is.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator
Go dancing. Make a night out.
Walk around the house while on the phone. I know I catch myself doing this sometimes.
Walk every aisle when you go to the store.
There are endless possibilities.
Nutrition
As nutrition relates directly to your glucose level, it is a very important part of managing your diabetes. It is important to develop a meal plan that properly deals with managing blood glucose levels. We have mentioned in the past several resources for both managing weight and glucose levels. Click on any of the links below for the specific meal plans that meet your needs.
Support
One aspect often forgotten is support. Support plays an important role in diabetes care. Being able to connect with other people who understand the daily issues that must be faced, both emotional and physical can make all the difference. There are many organization available in every community that can provide the support you need. If you can ‘t find any support groups nearby than try the internet. In fact the internet can provide support on a 24/7 basis that a live group can not.
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