How to Prevent Dental Problems If You Have Diabetes
Diabetes and high blood glucose will promote the growth of germs and bacteria in the mouth. If this happens the gums can swell, and become red and sore when the teeth are brushed or flossed. These problems can lead to periodontitis (an infection of the gums and bones that surround and hold the teeth in place). If the infection becomes worse the teeth appear to be longer as the gums recede.
Uncontrolled diabetics (high blood glucose) will make dental problems worse. Tooth loss can occur. This is especially bad in diabetics who are over the age of 45 and smoke.
What Can I Do To Keep My Glucose Under Control
1. Exercise. Your doctor can tell you what activities are suitable for you.
2. Check your blood glucose often.
3. Keep track of your blood glucose in a notebook. And take that notebook with you to the doctor.
4. Take all the medications prescribed to you. And take them at the right:
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Diabetes Diet Management – Self Help Aid
Diet alone is designed to provide the diabetic patient with calorie, support normal growth in young people with diabetes and bring the weight of the obese diabetic patient down to the correct level. A balanced diabetes diet with high fiber content and the food being digested and absorbed slowly is necessary for people with diabetes.
Highlighting diabetes diet further, foods that are being consumed by man contain one or more of the six classes of food which are; carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. Each of these food classes has vital role to play in the normal functioning of the body system. After thorough study of diabetes diet, some classes of food were found to be helpful while others can worsen a diabetic state.
Two vital symptoms implicated in diabetes are overweight and excess sugar. Based on this, it became apparent that for good diabetic diet, avoidance of certain food becomes necessary. It could also be the only requirement for prevention or control of diabetes. Any food that can make one become fat or one with high energy content should be excluded from diabetes diet.
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Type 2 Diabetes Diet You Can Live With
A type 2 diabetes diet should always be followed according to doctor’s instructions for anyone who has been diagnosed with type II diabetes. There are many diets geared towards those with diabetes, so which one is the right one?
All type 2 diabetes diets should include plenty of vegetables, fruits and lean proteins. They should also stress healthy carbohydrates such as stone cut oatmeal, brown and wild rice varieties, and whole grains. It is important when following type 2 diabetes diet plans, to avoid processed carbohydrates like white bread and rice. Processed carbs are notorious for causing spikes in blood sugar, which in turn, cause type 2 diabetes symptoms to become worse. Carbohydrates are a tricky food category since the body needs carbs to provide fuel to the body. Carbohydrates are also what produce glucose, which is the primary carrier of energy to the body’s cells. However, too much glucose is what causes spikes in blood sugar. Therefore, a type 2 diabetes plan should carefully pair the right amount of the right kinds of carbs with both protein and a small amount of fat. Read more…
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Diabetes Symptoms – Ignore Them If You Don't Mind Aggravating Your Condition
The diabetes symptoms sometimes do not seem so harmful, like signs of just getting older. And because of that, almost one third of all people suffering from diabetes do not even know they have it. Here we will go into the different sorts of diabetes and some of the most common symptoms of each of them, to help you recognize diabetes a little better.
The main three types of diabetes are: juvenile diabetes, adult onset diabetes and gestational diabetes.
1 – JUVENILE DIABETES OR TYPE 1 DIABETES
This sort of diabetes is also called immune-mediated or insulin-dependent diabetes. It occurs when your body cannot generate insulin. Your immune system destroys the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas. This sort of diabetes typically shows in young adults and children, and that is why it was formerly called juvenile diabetes.
This kind of diabetes increases the threat of other serious complications such as nerve injure, kidney failure, blindness and heart disease. Read more…
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Buying Diabetic Socks Online
It has been said that the use of certain types of footwear, diabetic socks in particular, can help diabetics avoid certain complications that effect their feet. Ultimately you can be the only one to decide if diabetic socks can help you with you foot problems. Once you have made the choice to give these socks a try, you need only ask yourself where to get them.
Before you go off and buy the first pair of socks you see on a random medical supply store, you should know exactly what type of sock you are looking for. Yes, I know you are looking for diabetic socks, but what kind? There are literally hundreds of socks to choose from. Personally, aside for choosing what type of sock, calf high, sports sock or anklet, I would recommend choosing a popular name brand. Brands like Dr Scholls diabetic socks or Wigwam diabetic socks may be a bit more expensive then some of the other brands you will come across but in the long run they are much more high quality and will last longer. Read more…
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Is There a Relationship Between Type 2 Diabetes and Depression?
Research has shown people who have stress and psychological strain, or suffer any mental condition with depression as a symptom, have high blood sugar levels as a result of the way different hormones respond to stress. Therefore, a person who suffers with depression has a high possibility of developing type 2 diabetes.
Although for years it was thought depression was a complication of type 2 diabetes, studies are now showing stress and depression are also a cause.
A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) conducted by Dr. Sherita Hill Golden in 2008, on the association between depressive symptoms and type 2 diabetes, revealed:
* there is a modest relationship between depressive symptoms and type 2 diabetes
* there was no link with depression and untreated high blood sugar levels and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes
* with treated type 2 diabetes, there was definitely a positive association Read more…
Categories: Diabetes Tags: Depression, mental condition, psychological strain, Stress, Type 2 Diabetes
Reverse Diabetes Naturally – These Are the Most Natural Ways to Reverse Diabetes!
It’s estimated that 70 to 80 million Americans either currently suffer from diabetes or have insulin resistance syndrome, which increases their chances of developing this disease. According to the CDC, almost 95% of all diabetes cases are caused by obesity and lack of physical exercise. If you are one of them, then there is no reason to despair.
But How Does a Person Become a Diabetic In The First Place?
This condition occurs when there are problems with the secretion of the hormone insulin. Your body releases this hormone in order to break down the food into glucose and use it to feed your cells.
Unfortunately, sometimes the pancreas either doesn’t produce any insulin or produces it in small amounts. There is also the possibility that for some reason your body doesn’t respond to it, which is a condition called insulin-resistance. Read more…
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Living With Diabetes – Some Helpful Tips
Finding out that you have type 2 diabetes can be shocking, and living with it will be different from what you were used to. It means that you no longer have the luxury of eating whatever you would like. Managing your disease will require learning a lot about diet, nutrition and your own body. You are also going to have to get into the habit of testing your blood glucose levels as often as your doctor recommends. Smokers with diabetes should definitely think about quitting to prevent further complications. Most importantly, making an effort to lose weight can drastically reduce the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
But on the upside, there are millions of people successfully managing their condition. Living with diabetes is far from a death sentence, as long as you stick to the plan worked out by you, your doctor and a dietitian. In fact, many people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and work diligently to take control of their health find themselves feeling better than they ever did. And many who take their diet and exercise seriously end up going off medication altogether. Read more…
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Must Know Tips If You Are Considering Oral Surgery and Have Diabetes
Oral surgery can be complicated by poorly controlled diabetes. Diabetes slows healing and increases your risk of infection.
Your blood glucose may be more difficult to control after oral surgery. The blood glucose levels may swing widely due to the added stress of the surgery and your inability to eat properly after the surgery due to discomfort.
The key is to keep your blood glucose levels under control before you even consider oral surgery. A trip to your doctor before you for surgery is vital. You dentist or oral surgeon may want to communicate with each other. You may need to take an antibiotic before any procedures.
Unless your doctor orders otherwise – eat before your dental visit and take your usual medications. Check your blood glucose to be sure it is in the normal range. If it is too high your surgery may need to be postponed.
If you expect your oral surgery or dentist visit to leave your mouth sore, then plan ahead and have soft or liquid food available to eat when you get home.
Categories: Diabetes Tags: blood glucose, Diabetes, Oral Surgery, risk of infection
24 Tips For Healthy Eating With Diabetes
1. Always follow a healthy eating plan.
2. Eat a wide variety of foods with fresh fruits and vegetables. Try to add one new fruit or vegetable a week.
3. Lower you salt intake.
4. Watch your portion size.
5. Increase your water intake.
6. Limit your intake of refined products. Try more whole grain products.
7. Never rush while eating. Take your time.
8. Never skip breakfast.
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