Diabetes - It's All About the Weight, Baby!

It was my second visit to my new doctor in Pueblo, Colorado back about 8-9 years ago. I didn't know him from Adam. I had taken a battery of blood tests called a lipid profile on my first visit. Let me digress a little.

I shopped around and picked him as my Doc because I had recently been diagnosed with the big 'D' (Diabetes for those of you who live in Pueblo) and my other doc knew zip about it. This new doc had a son with type 1.

We chit chatted a bit on this second visit then he got down to business. Let's see Jack, you have type 2 diabetes partially caused by being overweight. You have high blood pressure caused by being overweight. You have sleep apnea caused by being overweight. You have high cholesterol and high triglycerides caused by poor eating habits which cause you to be overweight. "Are you staring to see a pattern here?" he asked. DUH!!

That was nearly nine years ago but the words ring true today. 25 pounds and one angioplasty later I still struggle with weight. At age 63, my metabolism is not slow it has gone in reverse. It is very difficult to lose weight for me, maybe impossible. I even tried the duct tape diet.

I know it is easy-just burn more calories than you take in. Yeah RIGHT!

Well now there is more than anecdotal evidence between being overweight and diabetes, between being overweight and sleep apnea. Study after study confirms the relationship.

Sleep apnea is an interruption of sleep caused by an obstruction in the airways. Five such interruptions in an hour constitute a clinical diagnosis of sleep apnea. My last sleep study revealed an average of 19 per hour-that's one every three minutes. No wonder you feel so c.... when you have it.

Sleep apnea is potentially life threatening. We all know how devastating and life threatening the big 'D' is. So what are you waiting for?

The good news is you can avoid type 2 diabetes completely - or at least control it adequately. This is quite possible in many cases using diet, exercise, other lifestyle improvements, and medication, if necessary. Get control early, if you have it, and enjoy your life.

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE WEIGHT BABY!

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Methods to Manage Diabetes

Diabetes is a very serious condition. However, with the right advice it can be managed very effectively. In this article I discuss a number of ways you can effectively manage diabetes.

First, lets look at diet. If you go and see a qualified dietician they can help create a diabetes meal plan for you which will keep your blood sugar (glucose) levels even. This new diet is likely to be different to your previous one and you need to take the following into consideration:

- You will need to avoid refined sugars because they make your glucose levels spike. However, there are plenty of no sugar food varieties available to you.

- You will have to start eating more often during the day to keep your blood sugar levels even.

- You will need to keep an eye on your intake of triglycerides and fats. This can be achieved through a low fat eating plan.

- You will need to increase your intake of complex carbohydrates (wheat, barley and rice) because they are processed at a slower rate than simple carbohydrates (e.g. refined sugars).

- You will need to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables to keep your glucose levels even.

- You will need to keep a check on the amount of alcohol you drink. If your diabetes is not fully under control you should avoid alcohol completely. If it is under control then; a diabetic man can safely consume 1-2 alcoholic beverages a day, a diabetic woman can consume 1 alcoholic beverage per day and a diabetic who is 65 or over can consume 1 alcoholic beverage per day.

Modifying your diet is a very effective way to keep your glucose levels even and control your diabetes. However, you may also which to try naturopathy (natural remedies to treat diabetes). If you decide to experiment with a naturopathic approach it is essential you consult your doctor first. If your doctor is OK with it try the following:

- Consume more Fish Oil, Borage Oil and Omega 3 Oil. Studies have shown that fatty acids can help you regulate the metabolism of your faulty fatty acids, reduce cardiovascular complications and help combat diabetes.

- Try hydrotherapy. Water both conducts and absorbs heat so it is a great way to reduce glucose levels.

- Try Massage and Reflexology. A proper massage helps you relax which in turn controls your diabetes.

Hopefully, this article has opened your eyes towards the ways you can manage your diabetes. Changing your diet is an excellent way to manage your condition and naturopathy offers some unique alternatives for you to consider. Whichever ways you choose to manage your diabetes, it is key that you consult a professional doctor and dietician before implementing any significant changes.

Some Symptoms Of Diabetes In Children And Early Detection Can Save You A Lot Of Problems

To determine the symptoms of diabetes in children, parents must check if the child has sugar in his or her urine and monitor if the child visits the restroom very frequently. Does the child drink plenty of water, start to lose weight, feel hungry or tired all the time and observe if there are signs of the child becoming irritable easily.

Diabetes, a rather problematic disease, needs to be treated as soon as possible. Therefore, you must be on guard and look out for any possible diabetes symptoms in your child. If your child happened to be drinking much more water than usual, do not put restrictions on him or her, unless you are positive it is not a symptom of the disease. Otherwise, the child may risk getting dehydration since one of the symptoms is frequent urination.

The other symptom associated with children with diabetes is lethargy.
A diabetic child will tend to get tired easily and often very early in play, and more often than not, this symptom is related to acute thirst and frequent urination.

In order not to over-react or read the child diabetes symptoms wrongly, running a blood test will be the best and safest solution.

Besides acute or frequent thirst, the other equally common child diabetes symptom is excessive hunger. This symptom is one which is difficult for mothers to accept as a warning sign in their children. But if children gets overly thirsty and hungry most of the time, it must not be taken lightly. You will also find that despite increased hunger, the child does not gain but lose weight instead.

All of the above diabetes symptoms in children have to be read accurately so that treatments will not delayed and since diabetes is a serious disease it must be arrested and treated the soonest possible.

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