The International Diabetes Federation would like to thank everyone for the time and effort they have invested to guarantee the global success of World Diabetes Day 2008.
Follow the day minute by minute
Follow the day minute by minute at http://www.worlddiabetesday.org. We are making images of events from around the world available as they come in. We will be working around the clock to support the global Read the rest of this entry »
According to a study that appeared in the November, 2008 issue of Pediatrics, prescribed medications for chronic diseases and conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, have increased between the years 2002 and 2005.
Antidiabetic medication use has doubled during this period, with kids between the ages of 15 to 19 receiving the most prescriptions. More than 3 million kids were included in the study, which drew information from a nationally representative Read the rest of this entry »
One of the possible tragic complications of diabetes is the effects the disease has on various organs and body functions. They cover a wide range of systems and conditions. Fortunately, most are treatable and/or manageable.
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia, for example, is a common side effect of diabetes medications. Since diabetes is characterized by too much glucose Read the rest of this entry »
There are multiple aspects to the relationship between diet and diabetes. On the one hand, anyone with diabetes will need to take extra care with diet in order to help maintain the proper glucose level. On the other, those who don’t have diabetes - but have a genetic and/or environmental or lifestyle disposition to develop it - can help stave off the disease in part through good dietary choices.
A study from the Medical University of South Carolina, that appeared in the journal, General Hospital Psychiatry, shows that depression plays a part in how well people control their blood sugar.
11,525 veterans with type 2 diabetes were followed for nine years. Ninety-seven percent of the participants were men.
When A1c values were measured, they were higher in the depressed veterans than in the non-depressed Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever wondered how important your diagnostic lab results are to your diabetes control? Here’s the test you should be sure your Doctor runs for you.
What if by running the right tests, your physician could determine not only where your diabetes stands right now, but also whether it is progressing or reversing?
Here’s a video about a woman who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes after a routine physical with her Doctor. She goes on to describe how her doctor said that blood should be the consistancy of water but when she lanced her finger it was more like syrup sticking between her fingers.
“It is a miracle you are still standing.” the Doctor told her.
Having diabetes is never a picnic. But fortunately, for a very large percentage of those who suffer from the disease, exercise can play a large role in the management of the condition. Not only does it improve overall health, helping to stave off future complications and deal with dips in well-being, it directly improves the diabetic condition. But, it needs to be done properly.
Managing type 2 diabetes means making healthy food choices. Lean meats, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, are all part of a healthy diet, but when you have diabetes, eating a lot of carbohydrates can affect your blood glucose levels. Usually foods with a high sugar or starch content are higher in carbs. Most kinds of fruit have natural sugar in them and contribute carbohydrates to your meals, but not all fruits are created equal. Read the rest of this entry »
If you are a diabetic and are overweight or considered clinically obese, you can improve your overall health and the management of your diabetes by losing weight. It may seem like an overwhelming goal if you have tried in the past to lose weight and have failed. But there are steps you can take and support you can utilize to help you reach your goals.
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