Diabetes

Some Type 2s don't require insulin at all; some have success with oral meds; still others remain medication free and keep their glucose levels under control with lifestyle changes (read: diet and exercise).

Whether a Type 2 can decrease or eliminate insulin depends on a few factors: 1) whether they are willing to test their sugar levels often to determine how carbohydrates affect them (this can be as many as 12 times or more a day during the initial fact-finding stage); 2) whether they are then willing to adjust their carbohydrate intake based on their glucose meter readings ; and 3) whether they have significant beta cell damage, in which case their metabolism is beyond its ability to correct itself without the help of medication.

Just always remember: ALL carbohydrates (even good ones) will convert to sugar and will raise blood glucose levels. So effective self-treatment will involve a reduction in their consumption. And for what it's worth, the ADA dietary guidelines (45%-65% of calories from carbohydrates) are way too high for me.

Diabetes mellitus is caused by a lack of a hormone. This hormone is insulin. Insulin is required for the body's cells to take in glucose. Insulin helps transport glucose into the cell across the cell membrane. Glucose is what the cell uses to make energy to run itself.

if you want to lose weight type 2 diabetics should consume less than 40 grams of carbs for meal.insulin dependent diabetics can adjust better than those of us that are on oral meds only.asked my doctor this yesterday 9/12/2008.

Just like people without diabetes your body do not require any carbohydrates. So the answer is 0.

Most diabetics eat low glycemic index foods, which are good for you. It not only helps control diabetics It can also help even out blood glucose levels.

There are several sources one can search to find sample menus for a diabetic diet. Online websites such as WebMD and Mayo Clinic are a good place to start. You may also have luck finding a diabetic sample menu through other online diabetic websites. Consulting your doctor who can put you in touch with a nutritionist is also an option.

It completely depends on when you tested your blood glucose. If it was a fasting number, meaning it was taken before any food was consumed, then I would speak with your doctor. Fasting blood sugars over 126 is considered to be "diabetic". If you got that reading, after eating, it also depends on how long after eating, you tested your blood glucose. If it was 2 hours, or more, after eating, I would keep an eye on it, and speak with your doctor.

One of the most popular brands that makes a good insulin pump is Medtronic. The Animas Corporation as well as Disetronic Medical also make reliable insulin pumps.

There are many guides available that feature a diabetes chart. These charts show the appropriate blood sugar levels for fasting, before meals and after meals. You can find a chart online or ask your doctor.

Because if their already diabetic when you are born then their is a chance you will have it, even if it doesn't show in the beginning for you or your parent. Or another way is from habit, if your parents are diabetic then you might get it yourself everyone wants to be more like their parents.

Insulin is a medicine for diabetes its an injection which you have to take normally depending on your condition

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Insulin is made in the pancreas. It helps to control the concentration of sugar in your blood. People who suffer from diabetes arent able to make enough insulin, therefore they inject it to control their blood sugar. x

Having had this condition for years, I can tell you that the possible causes are many, may require a myriad of tests to search for the answer, and in some cases like mine the answer is -- apparently -- never known. You should definitely report your concern and your symptoms to your doctor, and if you're in a good HMO like I am, they will gladly expend an astounding effort in the way of test resources etc. to find the answer. Don't put this off. It might be something very serious and wanting to be caught ASAP.

Diabetes insipidus is caused by a lack of anti-diuretic hormone. This hormone is usually responsible for creating water channels in the collecting duct of the kidney, which allows urine to be concentrated.

An insulin pump will supply insulin when it is needed, such as during a meal. It helps type 1 diabetics because they can't supply their own.

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The main hormone resposible for raising blood sugar is Glucagon. However, in times of stress, other hormones such as Cortisol and adrenaline may also play a role.

Your doctor should be advising you in this area, or a nutritionist. As a general rule, you must avoid sugar. Also remember simple carbohydrates change into sugar which can affect your sugar level. Complex carbohydrates are better. Seek medical advice for proper quantities.

A normal blood sugar level is anything less than 100 mg/dL when fasting or 140 mg/dL when taken two hours after eating. These numbers are set and do not vary, so any reputable source should be able to provide a reliable guide.

65-99 (mg/dl) is considered normal fasting blood sugar range.

100-125 is considered pre-diabetic.

Two fasting blood sugar tests of 126 or above is confirmed diabetic.

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The normal amount in a non-diabetic person should be between 90 and 120. It shouldn't go below or above these numbers.

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I have gestational diabetes... I have been told that I need to keep my fasting blood sugar below 90, but definitely above 70. If my sugar reaches 65 or lower, they told me that I need to drink a glass of juice right away. My after-meal sugars should be under 140. Remember, after-meal blood sugars need to be taken 1 hour after the first bite of food, not after finishing the meal.

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The treatment of diabetes is a vast field. This is just my own personal approach, which might possibly empower anyone reading it and relieve their tension and stress. In any case, this is not a prescription to treat diabetes.

When I was diagnosed of diabetes, the first feeling was that of despair, pity, disgust, helplessness and shame about self. I felt crippled. This was compounded by the mercy or sympathy that I got from others. The thought of diabetic complications, dependency on doctors, drugs and social support made me miserable. I decided to take my own responsibility and began to focus on: 1. practice of NAMASMARAN. 2. Drinking a glass of water every morning. 3. Stopping sugar in every form. 4. Eating fruits in moderation. 5. Doing pranayam on empty stomach. 6. Taking metformin and gliacazide only after food. 7. Not getting panicky if blood sugar shot up. 8. Eating sprouted beans and salads. 9. Eating Tulsi leaves and Neem leaves every day along with chyavanaprash and taking Ayurvedic antidiabetics alongside. 10. Taking bath every day twice. 11. Changing clothes every day twice. 12. Practicing all the varieties of exercise techniques which toned up all muscles and internal and external organs such as lungs and eyes. 13. Remembering that one can die or get disabled by hundreds of causes and not merely diabetes. Diabetes is not a curse. 14. Not expecting a support as I had no reason to feel miserable.15. The most important thing is: Getting involved in the work that I cherished maximally i.e. the activity of SUPERLIVING or TOTAL STRESS MANAGEMENT.

Some triggers the would cause a diabetic's sugars to rise include:

*Stress

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*Illness and medication

Hoped this helped :)

Headache, shaking hands (tremor) and dizziness can be signs of low blood sugar. However, they can also be signs of other serious diseases and disorders. Please seek the help of a qualified physician for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Avoid simple carbohydates - such as sugar, candies, cakes, pies, cookies, sodas and other sweets. It is also important to avoid excess caloric intake.

The best foods to eat are whole grains, vegetables and fruits, along with legumes, chicken, turkey and fish (all without the skin). But, again, it is important to stay within calorie guidelines (sometimes referred to as food exchange amounts, in diabetic dietary instruction).