Posts Tagged ‘Type 2 Diabetes’
Warning Signs of Diabetes – Detecting Them Before It’s Too Late
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
At least 90 percent of people with diabetes in the United States and Canada have Type 2 diabetes. Also known as adult-onset diabetes because it typically occurs in people from age 45 up, Type 2 diabetes has begun occurring in younger people as well and the number of cases is rising. The problem with Type 2 diabetes is that symptoms occur very gradually in the early stages. In some people, symptoms may not be even felt. However, there are telltale signs that may indicate Type 2 diabetes. Some of these symptoms include: (more…)
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Type 2 Diabetes Medication
Monday, December 1st, 2008
With over a million American suffering from diabetes, the most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes, a hetereogenous disorder which includes the body’s resistance to insulin, a defect in the body’s inability to secret insulin and an increase in the production of glucose in the liver.
Typical treatment of type 2 diabetes is being on a diabetic diet plan which includes weight loss, exercising and monitoring what foods are eaten. But sometimes medications are needed to bring blood glucose levels down.
Types of Medication Available
Medications that are sold are classified in five major categories: sulfonylureas, meglitinides, biguanides, thiazolidinediones and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. Also, within the last few years, newer medications approved by the FDA have been introduced.
Biguanides
Diet Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Type 2 diabetes (also known as noninsulin-dependent diabetes) is the most common form of diabetes that millions of Americans have been diagnosed. The disorder is a defect in the body that either makes the body resistant to insulin, inability to produce insulin or an increase of glucose production in the liver.
Without proper treatment, the disease which can be genetic or due to lifestyle factors such as obesity, high blood pressure or through a poor diet can lead to severe problems. According to studies, people who suffer from type 2 diabetes are likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease.
Unlike type 1 diabetes which is an auto-immune disease, if caught early, fortunately for type-2 diabetics, diet therapy can help treat the disease and even normalize blood sugar levels. In fact, type 2 diabetes is diagnosed to people typically are overweight and have a family history of diabetes and those who live an inactive lifestyle. So, for those who go on a diabetic diet plan, patients can eventually normalize functions in their body. But before dieting, make sure you contact your physician or dietitian to get some input and ideas and perhaps being put on a diet plan.
The reality is that there are some people who are type 2 diabetics that have a hard time adjusting and changing their lifestyle. It takes a disciplined person willing to accept and take on any diet, healthy or diabetic and like any diets, one must commit to it on a daily basis. So, a diabetes diet therapy must be strictly followed. That is to keep insulin levels down, losing weight, normalizing blood sugar and to do your best so stay with the plan.
Diet therapy for diabetics is literally a strict lacto-vegetarian and low-fat, natural foods. This means wholegrain, fruits, nuts, vegetables and dairy products. By staying with this plan, raw foods can help stimulate the pancreas and increase insulin production.
Foods Diabetics Can Eat Via for their Diet Therapy
Natural History of Type 2 Diabetes
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
Millions of people are diagnosed with having diabetes. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is when the body is unable to produce insulin and type 2 diabetes mellitus is when the body is resistant to insulin and hyperglycemia.
Type 1 diabetes is known to happen at a young age for children but for older adults, type 2 diabetes is common and is known as adult-onset or non-insulin dependent diabetes.
The natural history of type-2 diabetes came into play back in 1979 when the World Health Organization and the National Diabetes Data Group coined the term “impaired glucose tolerance” (IGT) and pre-dabetes to replace terminology such as borderline, chemical and asymptomatic diabetes mellitus.
Patients with IGT can benefit from being educated by their physician because it can be eliminated through diet, exercise and medication.
Over 15.7 million Americans are said to have type-2 diabetes and for those who are diagnosed can receive treatment. But the ratio for those who are treated and those who are potential type-2 diabetes is quite staggering.