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Diabetes
Diabetes is caused when the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches, and other foods to energy. Causes are not known, but appear to be both genetic and environmental, with being overweight and not getting exercise being contributing factors. This category is for questions about Diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, and Pre-diabetes, and all questions related to them.
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Where can one buy blood glucose meters?
A glucose meter (or glucometer) is a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood. It is a key element of home blood glucose monitoring (HBGM) by people with diabetes mellitus or hypoglycemia. A small drop of blood, obtained by pricking the skin with a lancet, is placed on a disposable test strip that the meter reads and uses to calculate the blood glucose level. The meter then displays the level in mg/dl or mmol/l.
Definitely, and the proportion of cats with diabetes is rising from about 1 in 400 to closer to 1 in 50 (Source: Dr. Jacquie Rand, Queensland University).
If you are afraid your cat has diabetes, (because it's drinking and peeing a lot, and losing weight), then read as much as you can about how to care for it. It's actually possible to bring it totally back to good health given the right diet and insulin shots.
See the links below for lots of information.
What is the best diet for diabates?
Best diet for diabetes is not different from best diet for non-diabetic.Just avoid sugar ?Eat in small portions.?
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Diabetics need more protein in their diet because they must limit their carbohydrates. ?
Carbohydrates, such as bread, rice, potatoes, cake, pasta, chocolate, chips, cookies etc break down in the body to become sugars. ?When the body detects a lot of sugar in the blood stream, the pancreas pumps a lot of insulin into the system. If the carbohydrate is a 'bad' sort, a diabetic may feel shaky and eat a chocolate bar, which makes them feel better quickly. ?This effect is very temporary. In this case, the pancreas secretes too much insulin, as it counters the effects of the 'quick fix sugar' rush, so the diabetic very quickly feels shaky again and feels the need to reach for another carbohydrate rich snack to ward it off. ?This boom-and-bust cycle is harmful and dangerous.
Carbohydrates are not all the same. ?There are 'good' ones and 'bad' ones. ?The good ones take a long time to digest, so they keep the blood sugar level constant ?There is a lot of information available on the Internet about the different carbohydrates and how they can help everyone - not just diabetics - feel a lot healthier. ?Search for 'GI Index'
Also, a diabetic needs to have frequent, regular meals, although the portion size will have to be smaller if weight gain is to be avoided. ?Having frequent healthy snacks helps prevent the damaging boom-and-bust cycle. ?A good example of a mid morning snack would be an apple or some fat free yoghurt, a crispbread with low fat cheese spread or a handful of nuts.
So, to sum up:
A diabetic needs more protein because it keeps the blood sugar fairly constant and prevents feelings of hunger.
The diabetic needs to find out which carbohydrates are OK and which are best avoided, and the GI Index is a very helpful guide.?
Diabetics need breakfast, lunch and supper. ?But they also need mid morning, mid afternoon and bedtime snacks. ?A snack is a snack, not a full portion, or weight gain will be a problem. ?
Drink at least 4 glasses of plain water every day, as well as your other drinks such as milk, or unsweetened tea or coffee. ?Eat loads of green leafy salads in summer and vegetable soup in winter. ?Most fruits are fine if you actually eat the fruit itself and not juice it. ?Bananas are best avoided because they contain lots of sugars, but if you like them, have half a banana when you have someone to share it with you.? Eat your food as unprocessed and as natural as possible. ?
Now that food from all sorts of places are in our shops regularly, a diabetic diet need not be horrible or boring. ?Neither does it need to be expensive. ?Do your research, have fun and experiment!
The score recommended for your control solution will tell you how accurate it should be. For OneTouch machines their control solution should produce a reading of 5.5-7.5mmol so you know from that you should be within 2mmol of accuracy.
But it also depends where you do your tests. I got ranges of between 2.7 and 6.3 with four different blood tests within 5 minutes... one from each side of my palm on each hand. I know fingers are meant to be more 'accurate' in showing low/hypoglycemic scores than other body areas such as thigh (I think its only Lifescan that let you test on areas of your body other than finger though).
What are some healthy recipes for the diabetic consumer?
Good recipes for a diabetic come in a variety of flavors. One such good recipe is lemon basil chicken. Take one whole chicken add 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of basil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and marinate. Cook the chicken at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
What age do most people get type diabetes and what age do it end?
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed as either a child or teenager (more rarely, as a young adult). Very few people ever develop Type 1 diabetes after about age 25.
Type 2 diabetes typically has an onset around middle age, normally sometime in one's 40s or 50s, though in one's 30s is becoming more common with the increased population obesity rate.
Is a Glucose reading of 123 2 hours after eating?
According to American Diabetes Association it should be under 120 mg/dL 2 hours after meals.
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Type 2 diabetes is known as non insulin dependent diabetes?
True, at first, though type II diabetics can deteriorate if not adequately treated. If they deteriorate far enough, they may become insulin-dependent.
Even so, they don't become "Type-1" diabetics.
Why is the discovery of insulin by canadians so important?
The discovery of insulin made a near normal life possible for hundreds of millions of diabetics around the world.
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Prior to the discovery of insulin and its role in the body's use of sugar, diabetes was universally fatal. Once Banting and Best, the co-discoverers, identified insulin and its origin in the pancreas it was possible to determine if insulin from other sources control the disease. As a consequence millions of diabetics can live a normal life today. The fact that Banting and Best were Canadian is a source of pride for Canadians
What diseases are caused from lack of calcium in your diet?
Calcium is an essential and important mineral our body needs to stabilize blood pressure, regulation of muscle response. nerve function, and is needed to keep our bones and teeth strong. When there is not enough calcium circulating in your blood your body will take calcium out of your bones and teeth, making them weaker.
When you don't get the recommended intake of calcium the risk of developing several diseases increases.
Those include:
- osteoporosis
- weakening of the bones and teeth
- hypocalcemia
- muscle spasm
- high blood pressure
- memory loss
- depressions
- seizures
- brain damage
- Paget disease
- skin disorders
- Vit D deficiency
and many more
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Does type 2 diabetes mellitus have autoimmune destruction of beta cells in pancreas?
an autoimmmune disease is defined as a disease caused by someones immune system kind of going into overdrive and attacking cells it would not otherwise attack (it only should attack germs and viruses and stuff that makes you sick). in the case of type 1 diabetes, the immune system has attacked cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.
What fruit can you eat with type 2 diabetes?
With Type 2 Diabetes, you need to keep a close watch on your blood sugar. Foods that would be good to eat are foods that will not drastically raise your blood sugar. Carbohydrates tend to raise the blood sugar quite quickly and people with type 2 Diabetes should steer clear of too many carbs. A diet higher in protein and vegetables is ideal for someone with Type 2 Diabetes.
How does water help with blood sugar levels?
Dilutes the sugar, making the parts of sugar in the blood less.
How is diabetic ketoacidosis treated?
regular monitoring of blood glucose, administration of insulin, and lifestyle maintenance. Glucose monitoring is especially important during periods of stress, infection, and trauma when glucose concentrations typically increase
What are some options for recipes for someone with diabetes?
Most recipes now a day can easily be made diabetes friendly by replacing whole milk with skim milk, sugar with splenda, and white flours with wheat. Generally, the less sugar and carbs, the better. Substitute the ice cream in a milkshake with soy.
Can you drink beer and lower blood sugar?
Perhaps, alcohol will slightly lower glucose levels, but beer has some sugar in it. It is hard to measure in a sense since beer with pretzels is harder on the glucose then beer and a steak.
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I am a type 1 diabetic and it is a fact that studies have shown alcohol lowers blood sugar. It is best NOT to drink if you are a diabetic however, if you are going to partake, I suggest always eat something that has both a protein and carb together like a sandwich or cheese and crackers when you do.I have found this to be helpful.
What are the subunits of insulin?
Insulin comes in various concentrations. 40U insulin means that there are 40U (or "units") of insulin in 1ml while 100U insulin means that there are 100 units of insulin in 1ml.
It should also be noted that insulin syringes come calibrated to the type of insulin they are to be used with, so you should never use a 40U syringe with 100U insulin, for example, without consulting your doctor for the correct dose with the mismatched syringe.
Can you eat unsweetened apple sauce on a diabetic diet?
Yes! But it has to be no sugar added and you need to count the carb value or look up the exchanges to count for diabetic diet.
How To Keep A Normal Blood Sugar Level?
I have been told that 'grazing' is a good practice. That is where you eat very small portions through out the day, rather than 2 or 3 large meals. Maintain good fluid intake. Water is always the best liquid to drink, considering your kidneys.
Why is there increase in urination in diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus is an inadequate secretion of insulin, causing blood sugar levels to rise. Excess glucose remains in the nephron creating an osmotic pressure that opposes the norm. Therefore water also remains in the nephron and is not absorbed.
-Patients of diabetes mellitus ofen suffer from large amounts of urine and are often thirsty.
