Diabetes: Take charge of your health and well-being

Feb 19
08:16

2010

Delores L. Mason

Delores L. Mason

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The number of diagnoses of diabetes is on the rise. Medical studies are estimating up to 350 million people in twenty years will be labeled diabetic. If you've been diagnosed as diabetic, there are things you can do to take control. This article gives you some suggestions.

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Diabetes is among the top five medical conditions affecting Americans today. When you are diabetic,Diabetes: Take charge of your health and well-being Articles your body does not produce insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Most people know one thing about diabetes--that you have to give up eating sugar and sweets, but there is so much more to know about this potentially life-threatening condition.

A sudden cessation in the consumption of sugar can cause depression; however, most diabetics have no choice in the matter. It's either change your eating habits or suffer the consequences. If your health provider has confirmed that you are a diabetic, it’s best to start searching for possible treatment and remedies right away. You can learn to manage diabetes and live a long and healthy life. According to studies, there are already millions of individual that are diabetics and might exceed to 350 million by year 2030 which sounds alarming and should be taken very seriously.

Types of Diabetes

The two main types are the Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The term "type 1" has universally replaced several former terms, including childhood-onset diabetes, juvenile diabetes, and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. "Type 2" diabetes is the most common form and requires monitoring blood sugar and can often be controlled by proper diet. Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnant women and often disappears after delivery. Each type differs with its own characteristic and occurrences.

Treatments

Though many researchers are conducting tests to find a cure for each type of diabetes, there is currently no cure for diabetes. Glucose monitoring, appropriate food intake and insulin pills or injections are required. But there is more you can do like quit smoking and limit your intake of alcohol.

Alternative Diabetes Treatments The Herbal Way

Studies have also proven that marine phytoplankton may enhance your immune system and lessen the effect of the damage caused by improper processing of sugars, starches and glucose. Insulin helps your body cells to absorb sugar and eliminate them in the bloodstream. When your body malfunctions or suddenly experiences any abnormality, it may only conclude that there is something wrong within. Another type of alternative diabetes cure is acupuncture, yoga, reflexology, and Ayurvedic herbal remedies. Carbohydrates can be found in foods like pasta, rice, cereals, bread and potatoes. If your body does not produce insulin, this results in a lower amount of sugar in your blood and urine, providing low amounts of glucose to other internal organs like eyes, kidneys, heart and nerves. In order start an alternative regimen, the expert needs to look into your medical history and look for some factors such as physical, mental, psychological and emotional symptoms.

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