Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that occurs when a level of blood sugar elevates significantly above the normal range of 70 to ll0 milligrams per a deciliter of blood.. The blood sugar elevates when the body can no longer produce enough insulin to control blood sugar. All remedies for diabetes should be directed toward the goal of keeping blood sugar within or close to the normal range. If blood sugar is not controlled, serious complications will develop in the progression of the disease.
BBC Online: The Diabetes Guide - Causes and symptoms of diabetes and learning how to live with this chronic illness. Includes contact information for international diabetes organizations.
Diabetes Insight - Information for people in the UK to assist them in the management and control of their diabetes.
Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation - Diabetes Institute For Immunology and Transplantation University of Minnesota clinical trial registration islet transplatation for insulin dependence.
Genetic Types of Diabetes - Information for patients and professionals on genes and diabetes, particularly regarding Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), renal cysts and diabetes and type 2 research.
Diabetes 2 can be generally controlled with weight control, exercise, and nutrition. Almost all diabetics are obese so a five to ten percent body weight reduction is all it takes to bring the blood sugar to the normal range. A program of exercise should begin at once as exercise will not only lower blood sugar, it will also reduce weight. Exercise should be a minimum of thirty minutes three times per week; however the exercise program could be done in smaller increments as little as five minutes at a time without losing any benefits. Nutrition is of the utmost importance, and proper nutrition means elimination of refined sugar and refined carbohydrates. Cut down on sweets but eat fruits, vegetables, lean protein, cold water fish, and fiber, Ground-up flax seed in water or soy milk is great for fiber and will also help constipation and lower cholesterol. Take a good multivitamin with all the necessary vitamins and minerals. A fish oil supplement can be a good substitute for fats. Also take one half of a teaspoon of cinnamon spread on food or in capsules. Studies have shown that cinnamon will lower blood sugar by twenty percent If the diabetic has need for medication or insulin, follow instructions from your doctor.
Diabetes Handbook - A description of the different types and brands of insulin used in diabetes treatment, from the University of Massachusetts.
Diabetes Risk Test - ADA offers a resource for signs, symptoms, factors, and diabetic risks.
HealthAtoZ: Type 2 Diabetes - Personalized diary tracks blood sugar, medications, exercise and other health management tools, plus articles on research, a recipe exchange, risk assessment, and related conditions.
MamasHealth Diabetes Information -Basic information about diabetes and treatment techniques.
Blood sugar levels may have wide swings during the day from exercise, food, stress and many other factors Because of this, control requires that a chart should be kept of the changes in the blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for a diabetic taking oral medication or insulin. A packet has been designed to measure levels in the convenience of the home. It has a small digital machine and a lancet with a needle to prick the finger for a blood sample. The blood sample is then placed in the digital machine for reading. As the chart develops, the diabetic will be prepared for all problems.
Diabetes Education - Basic diabetes information and guidelines for the care and management of this disease.
Diabetes Guidelines - The official guidelines for treatment of diabetes from the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF).
Diabetic-Help - Offers information about diabetes and related topics. Information is bilingual, English and Spanish.
If the diabetic has a significantly lower reading, it must be dealt with promptly. This low level could be caused by an over dose of medication or many other factors, but it can be cleared up at once by taking glucose, candy or food. A diabetic should carry a packet of glucose tablets to take in an emergency attack of low blood sugar. Symptoms would be dizziness, headache and confusion. Low blood sugar is hypoglycemia and must be corrected at once as this condition cuts off glucose from the brain, which is extremely dangerous. Fortunately, it can quickly be corrected with food. An overdose of insulin is more likely to happen if insulin is only taken once a day. This can be helped by taking smaller doses more frequently as directed by the doctor. A pen has been designed much like a fountain pen that has a cartridge to hold the insulin and can be carried by the diabetic.
Diabetes Symptoms - Diabetes symptoms and diagnosis information from Lifeclinic. Take the diabetes knowledge test and try our free online blood glucose and diet diary tools.
Diabetes Symptoms Resource - Provides information on the symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. From Accu-Chek and Roche Diagnostics.
Exercise and Foot Care in Diabetes - News, website reviews, and specific information relating to the management of diabetic complications with foot care and exercise (along with diet +/- medications).
Remember that controlling the blood sugar levels within or close to the normal can prevent any serious complications.
American Diabetes Association - A comprehensive resource for diabetes education, news, research, and advocacy information.
Joslin Diabetes Center -An affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has diabetes treatment facilities nationwide. Includes information on research and research volunteer opportunities, recent diabetes news, a user-friendly diabetes library, online classes, and online discussion groups.
Lifeclinic Diabetes Channel - A comprehensive resource for information on diabetic symptoms, hypoglycemia, diabetic diet, treatment options, chart records blood glucose and other vital medical information.
