Best Tip: In Type 2 Diabetes
manage your blood sugar in the first 10
Years
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Person: Non-Diabetic (Normal)
Blood Glucoselevels should be
.Fasting blood sugar under 100 mg/dl = 5.5 mmol/L
One hour after meals under 140 mg/dl = 7.8 mmol/L
Two hours after meals under 120 mg/dl = 6.7 mmol/L
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Person: Type 2 Diabetes
Blood SUGAR levels should be.. If you 'embrace' your Type 2 Diabetes
you will gradually learn to control it and achieve an HbA1c of 7% or below.
But to do this, you need to check to see your
fasting blood sugar (glucose) levels are 4 - 7 mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl) (when you
wake up)
test your blood glucose levels before meals between, should be 4 and 7
mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl).
Remember, you still need tablets if you are ill;
if you are being sick or cannot swallow the tablets, |let your doctor or nurse
know.
Occasionally test after meals (preferred levels less than 10 mmol/l) (180 mg/dl
)
.
To achieve very good control (HbA1c 6.5-7.0%) you need:
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a fasting pre-breakfast glucose less than 5.5 mmol/l (99 mg/dl )
.
pre-meal levels at other times less than 6.0 mmol/l (108 mg/dl )
.
after-meal levels (2 hours after a meal) less than 8.0 mmol/l (141 mg/dl).
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These levels cannot be achieved in all patients. But if you are well and are
prepared to stick to a healthy
diet and exercise your medication should be adjusted to achieve these levels,
even if that means starting insulin.
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.
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How to Tell if you havePrediabetes There are two different tests to see if you have normal blood sugar
(glucose) or pre-diabetes:
1) the fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) or
2) the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
1) The fasting plasma glucose test (FPG)
Normal
PreDiabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
less than 5.6 mmol/L
5.6-7 mmol/l
greater
than 7 mmol/l
less than 100 mg/dl
100 -126
mg/dl
greater
than 126 mg/dl
2) The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). (Done by your
Doctor)
Normal
PreDiabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
less than 7.7 mmol/l
7.7 - 11
mmol/l
greater
than 11 mmol/l
less than 140 mg/dl
140 - 200
mg/dl
greater
than 200 mg/dl
.
.
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If you are pre-diabetic or diabetic, among the first issues you will
have to deal with are blood sugar levels, irregular blood sugar levels, and just
how to monitor your blood sugar level.
A basic blood sugar chart will give you an idea of what values you should be
aiming for to take care of your health and stay
clear of harmful health effects due to type 2 diabetes:
Normal
Fasting blood sugar
(glucose) levels are 4 –
5.5mmol/l (70- 100 mg/dl) (when you wake up);
these amounts are typically less in the morning, and rise soon
after meals.
Regardless of what
you may have previously eaten, a random reading of
10 mmol/l (or 180
mg/dl) or more, may suggest
you have type 2 diabetes.
A fasting blood
sugar reading taken, for example, any time after you wake up each morning,
should be, as mentioned 4 – 5.5mmol/l
(70- 100 mg/dl).
If the fasting blood
sugar reading is 7 mmol/l (126 mg/dL) or more,
you may have type 2 diabetes.
When monitoring your blood glucose
levels, its crucial that you study any patterns with your readings with your
doctor or diabetes nurse or healthcare professional, and take note of variations
with meals, medications or other activity (like stress) that trigger undesirable
readings.
Diabetes really is a serious problem, and can
have devastating effects on the whole body, on eyes, kidneys, heart,
nerves, possibly leading to blindness, kindey failure, amputation of feet, heart
illnesses and stroke. Those who have diabetes, regardless if it is type 1 or 2
is a real threat to health.
For those that have pre-diabetes it's by
no means too early to consider aggressive preventive measures by altering your
way of life and lifestyle choices.
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I am a retired Home Economics teacher living on
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food science and biochemistry.
I have maintained a keen interest in nutritional
trends for over 40 years and am constantly on the lookout for healthier food
options. This was very important to me when I was raising my five children and
dealing with the obstacles we all experience while trying to maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
This book is the result of the anguish I have
felt over the years as I have watched, and (to be truthful) indulged in, the
eating of very damaging sweet, chocolaty foods. Let’s face it, who can resist! I
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Pamela is the author of
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My name is Pamela Vinten and this is
my story...
I am a retired Home Economics teacher living on
the Gold Coast, Australia. Having studied in Melbourne, I majored in nutrition,
food science and biochemistry.
I have maintained a keen interest in nutritional
trends for over 40 years and am constantly on the lookout for healthier food
options. This was very important to me when I was raising my five children and
dealing with the obstacles we all experience while trying to maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
This book is the result of the anguish I have
felt over the years as I have watched, and (to be truthful) indulged in, the
eating of very damaging sweet, chocolaty foods. Let’s face it, who can resist! I
am proud to offer you a solution and it comes in the form of my deliciously
smooth chocolate that is not only amazingly healthy but diabetic friendly as
well. Enjoy!
Best Tip:
In Type 2 Diabetes
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10 Years
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Chapter 3: Types of Diabetes
Chapter 4: The Diabetes Control & Reversal Model
Chapter 5: The Major Macronutrients
Chapter 6: The 5 “Live” and the 5 “Dead” Foods
Chapter 7: The Super Meal Model
Chapter 8: Nutritional Supplementation
Chapter 9: Cleansing / Detoxification
Chapter 10: Exercise
Chapter 11: Blood Glucose Testing / Doctor Visits
Chapter 12: Drugs / Medications
Chapter 13: Mind & Spirit
Chapter 14: The 6 Stages of Diabetes Control & Reversal
Chapter 15: Diabetic Complications
Chapter 16: Next Steps
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Diabetes – Symptoms
So what should you watch for with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes?
All complications can hit anyone that has the disease.
If none of those is bad enough, diabetic coma is a severe
complication.
The final one is death.
Which one do you want to experience?
If you know better, the answer is none.
The
symptoms of type 2 diabetes often do not appear for years. They
build gradually and don’t become apparent until they reach critical
levels. If you have a family history of diabetes or are severely
overweight, be on the lookout for these symptoms. The first one to
consider is frequent urination and increased thirst. Your body
automatically flushes the excess glucose out through the urine. As
the glucose builds, the kidneys increase the amounts of urine to
keep up. Urination requires fluids. The kidneys begin drawing on the
body cells to keep the fluid levels up. This causes the increased
thirst and the increased urges to urinate.
Another symptom set of type 2 diabetes is increased hunger and
unexplained weight loss.
Glucose is a major energy source cells use. They use insulin to
convert the glucose into energy. With cells not converting the
glucose efficiently, the cells call for more energy in the form of
food. This triggers the increased hunger needs. Now, on the other
hand, no matter how much extra you eat, your body’s cells are not
getting the energy and nutrients they need. That triggers them to
look elsewhere for energy. They begin to draw on the body’s stored
fat for energy. They also can draw on the muscle cells. This begins
an unexplained drop in weight.
As the body begins to deal with the excess glucose and lost
energy, it begins to affect other parts of the body. With type 2
diabetes, common symptoms include fatigue, blurred vision, sores
that heal slowly, and more infections than normal. As the cells
fight to get energy, it causes a person to feel depleted and tired.
As the kidneys draw on the body’s fluids for urination, it depletes
the amount of fluids in the eyes. This can lead to blurry vision.
The fight for energy makes the body’s immune system begin to
diminish. A small sore can take weeks to heal due to the depressed
immunity. It also lets small common infections get out of control.
A common symptom that type 2 diabetes patients report are velvety
dark skin patches in the folds of the body under the arm, in the
groin area and around the neck. These patches go by the name of
acanthosis nigricans. It is actually a marker to physicians that
something may be wrong in the body. Keep your eye out for these
symptoms to catch the disease before it becomes critical.
Why is Diabetes So Serious ?
For example, in 2010, Diabetes is one of the most challenging public
health problems and common chronic
diseases affecting Australians. The following points highlight
diabetes as a healthpriority.
• Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are 3 times more
likely to have
diabetes as are non-Aboriginal Australians
• Diabetes was responsible for 5.5% of the total burden of disease
in 2003 (92% due to type 2 diabetes)
• In 2005, 3% of deaths in Australia were directly due to diabetes
and it contributed to another 6% of deaths
• The proportion of people with diabetes doubled from the period
1989–1990 to the period 2004–2005
• Diabetes and the comorbities it can cause lead to a strong cost
burden
• Between 2000–2001 and 2004–2005 the rate of hospitalisation due to
diabetes increased by 35%
• More than half of the people with diagnosed diabetes also had a
disability – 25%
considered diabetes as the main condition causing their disability
• Direct health expenditure on diabetes in 2004–2005 was $907
million
• Diabetes can have a strong impact on quality of life
• People with diabetes are more likely to rate their health as
‘fair’ or ‘poor’
• People with diabetes report higher levels of psychological
distress
• 30% of men with self reported diabetes suffer from impotence
• Diabetes can cause complications
• People with diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack
• People with diabetes are three times as likely to have a stroke
• People with diabetes are more likely to have eye problems
(cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy, loss of vision)
• Diabetes is the most common cause of blindness in people over 60
years of age • 2% of people with diabetes are completely or
partially blind
• Diabetic nephropathy is responsible for nearly one-third of the
people having treatment for endstage kidney disease (an increase of
28% in 4 years)
• Diabetes is the most common reason for commencing dialysis
• Diabetes can lead to nerve damage and possible leg or foot
amputations in extreme cases
• Diabetes is the most common cause of nontraumatic lower limb
amputation.
Type Two Diabetes - Diabetic Coma - Are You At Risk
For so many with Diabetes, the thought of ending up in a
diabetic coma is a worst case scenario. There is no question.
Such a coma is a very serious situation. This often occurs as a
result of one of three different causes: severe diabetic
hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis in combination with other
symptoms or hyperosmolar nonketonic coma. Each one involves
different causes. The medical term diabetic coma is a general
term used when someone comes up unconscious with diabetes.
Modern medical staff knows what to look for to figure out what
is causing the problem. It is critical for you to recognize
early medical symptoms in yourself to avoid losing
consciousness. Let's look at each type and then what may happen
with each.
The first one is severe diabetic hypoglycemia. That
long medical term means that your glucose levels have plummeted
too low. It often occurs if a patient takes too much insulin or
something else causes the blood glucose to drop unexpectedly.
People with Diabetes will likely deal with some periods of
hypoglycemia off and on. It is actually very uncommon for levels
to fall so low as to induce a coma. If coma happens, the
paramedics or hospital will give the patient intravenous glucose
or glucagon to stimulate glucose release. This will elevate
glucose levels in the blood stream.
The next type to consider is a coma caused by diabetic
ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis begins when the body runs out of
insulin. To get the much needed energy energy, the human body
starts converting fat deposits of the person's body into energy.
This action causes the build-up of ketones in the blood stream.
The ketone buildup may result in many severe medical and health
symptoms besides loss of consciousness. Vomiting, dehydration,
confusion, and shallow irregular breathing are common. People
with type 2 diabetes get this form of diabetic coma less often
than the first one. Treatment involves rehydration and giving
insulin to stop the generation of more ketones.
The last type of diabetic coma is one referred to as
hyperosmolar nonketonic coma. This type of coma develops as a
combination of severe hyperglycemia and dehydration.
Hyperglycemia is the term for elevated levels of circulating
glucose in the blood stream. When high levels of sugar combine
with severe loss of fluids, the patient may then fall into a
coma very rapidly. This form of coma is the most deadly in the
diabetes community. It only begins to be seen as lethargy.
Without overt symptoms, so many people fall into a coma without
any warning. Treatment includes gradual rehydration and insulin
introduction.
Control your
diabetes – otherwise it WILL get worse.
You should make sure it doesn’t get worse in
THE FIRST 10 YEARS - so you can get off to a good start for your future
health
(otherwise things will get worse very quickly).
Diet
Don’t eat the following: minimise carbs especially
white flour based
breads and pastries (pies) and chips (any sort)
and cookies/
biscuits – these tend to have no fibre !!! that’s why !!!
You will need to get your
carbs from fruit and
veggies as best you can. You can slowly learn to do this.
People with Diabetes do not really need to have a special diet.
In fact, the recommended
food for diabeticsis same for those without diabetes,
that is a balanced and healthy
diet. It should include necessary
proteins, fats and
carbohydrates
that the body needs.
Basically, it ought to be low in fat, low in sugar & salt
and avoid a high calorie intake.
Lifestyle changes
Reduce stress this can raise your blood sugars
long term and raise your blood pressure
(which can make any damage on your heart
and blood vessels worse)
Go easy on the alcohol – alcohol is toxic in its
own right; you need to stay as healthy as you can be without added
pressure on your body from too much alcohol.
Go easy on fast
foods (they contain bad fats,
they are high in
sugars, usually contain no fibre and raise your blood sugars
real fast and for a long time.
Try not to go a day where you miss some
exercise (walking on the spot, squats on a chair, use an
exercise bike,
walk down the road, up a hill, swim, do some light weights).
Exercise
You need exercise, and you need to move
around daily – your muscles get conditioned and this helps your
diabetes.
Try and lift weights sometimes – building
muscle can then help burn the sugars in your blood stream.
Education
If you have
diabetes, or think you may soon get diabetes,
see a
diabetes educator- get a referral from
your doctor. He’ll know if your a dope and
set you straight with
some beginner’s information. If your a genius,
you will still learn something.
A GP doesn’t have all day to chit chat.
A
diabetes educator will fill you in
Read about topics of interest on the internet.
Buy a diabetes book – there are many on the internet
Health Checkups
You need to get your eyes checked yearly
(minimum, as you can lose some of your eyesight).
Feet – ooh feet. If you have
diabetes for a
long time (or even if you have strong
diabetes for a short time),
your feet can get sick.
especially if you get a cut or sore, it can be
hard to heal itself.
Plus, with
diabetes, after a while, your nerves worsen, and it it is possible
that you cannot actually feel the cut or sore.
Since you don’t know its there, you may ignore it and …….
..it can get worse and really bad without you
actually knowing. You need to check your feet
regularly for this.
You also need to get a professional to check your feet
properly at least once a year.
You need a minimum of 6 monthly checkups
of your blood (
sugar, cholesterol and
maybe other stuff like electrolytes) by your doctor.
It hardly hurts when they take the blood (if you don’t look)
Monitoring Glucose
Get a machine (it doesn’t hurt). About 40 bucks.
You need to know roughly what it is in the morning these days.
Keep a record for your GP.
2 hrs after eating
(always measure this)
Other rule is – it shouldn’t be high 2 hrs after a meal
(some people think it is best to be less than 119 mg/dl or 6.6 mmol;
or less than 141 – 180 mg/dl or 8-10 mmol, 2 hrs after
food is probably ok too)
1 hr after eating
(only measure this sometimes, like with new foods)
should not be too high only 1 hour after a meal
(less than 158 mg/dl or 8.8 mmol is best;
or less than 180 mg/dl or 10 mmol at a minimum is probably ok).
If you want to get it lower – eat less carbs per meal.
Alot of fats plus
carbs can push it up too.
Protein plus a little
carbs (best from veggies),
plus some (a little) fat and no pure sugar
(in drinks,
sweets, desserts, and other things) is best.
If its easily digested – up goes the
blood sugars:
whiteflour, pure sugars, and no real fibre.
Don’t forget,
exercises gets it down straight away
20 – 30 min exercise (up to 2 hrs before having a meal; or 10 -20 min light
exercise
when you finish a meal, also has a beneficial effect). Check with your doctor
if you haven’t exercised for a while.
Your body needs ‘hard
to digest
food’, if you
want to keep your blood sugars low – fruit (not fruit juice);
brown (whole wheat) bread;
whole wheat cereals (not
sugary ones);
no potatoes too (they are too easy to digest -
up go
blood sugars).
Proteins with minimum fats are great, especially
white meat – fish, chicken and turkey.
Little ‘Gems’ Little ‘Gems’ Little ‘Gems’
CAUTION
Do not try to self diagnose or treat yourself.
Always consult a medical practioner/healthcare provider.
Always advise them of your
-
dietary changes
-changes in exercise or
activity levels
-if you begin to take
supplements (as these can interfere with your medicines)
WEIGHT LOSS
Lose only 10% of your weight and decrease
your risk of dangerous complications !
HELP YOURSELF
Diabetes is like aging 10 years. So do something.
Lifestyle Changes
Changes in
diet and exercise are more effective than drugs in lower
blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes
Support
Listen to people speak about interesting areas you should know
about.
This is a great support Group if you don’t have one.http://diabetespowershow.com/
Start Early
Tightly controlling your
blood sugar levels soon after being diagnosed with Type 2
diabetes can lead to lower risks of
diabetes complications—including heart disease and
death—years later.
Exercise More
exercise doesn’t mean you need to join a gym – walk a bit to work,
park far from the shopping centre, take the stairs,
keep moving and be active,
that’s what the body was designed for !!
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
increased hunger
increased thirst
fatigue
increased urination, esp. at night
sores that do not heal
infections such as thrush or skin infections such as boils or fungal
skin infections
blurred vision
burning, numbness or tingling in the feet or hands
weight loss
weight gain
irritability and mood changes
headaches
dizziness
ED
carpal tunnel syndrome and Bell’s Palsy (can be caused by high
blood sugar)Symptoms of high blood sugar:
• Excessive hunger and/or thirst
• Weight loss
• Excessive urinationSymptoms of low
blood sugar:
• Cool, clammy skin
• Hunger
• Numbness in your mouth
• Fluttering in your chest
• Feeling faint
Seek medical advice if you think you may have these symptoms
Health Checks
You will need to have the following checks regularly:
Blood Pressure
Cholesterol
HbA1c (
sugars in the blood for the last 3 months)
Feet
Eyes
Kidney function (urine test for protein)
Teeth and Gums (high
blood sugar can affect these)
Fats – bad
Dont consume trans fats. They are toxic!
Look out for them in processed and fast foods.
Food Labels
Learn to read them. A Dietician can teach you.
Exercise
1 or 2 Days later, the beneficial effects of
exercise on
Diabetes are lost. So you need to continue
exercise regularly – daily or several
(4-5 times a week).
Exercise
High blood pressure can make the effects of
diabetes much much worse.Exercise also lowers blood
pressure!
Exercise
You should
exercise 20-40 minutes everday.
Or, 5 days a week please.
Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, dancing, tennis weight training
and other activities with moving around!
Family History
Dont ignore it !
If a family member has Type 2
diabetes, you may very well get it too. Lifestyle is
critical. Watch that creeping weight gain. It can be an indicator
that diabetes is on its way. Ask your doctor what you need to do
(basically follow this guide: eat healthy, exercise, lose weight
(and make sure you lose all fat in your stomach area).
Family History
Tell your children, their children, and their children about the
family risk of diabetes, and what they can do to start preventing
it.
Herbal, Vitamin or Nutritional Supplements
Some may be useful in helping to slightly lower or manage
blood sugar in diabetes.
Best is to discuss this with an ‘alternative’ or complementary
health practitioner.
Are you miserable because you’re
constantly trying to follow one diet after another...
but still the pounds pile back on as soon as you stop
following the program?
Don’t you just wish you could find a way of eating that
would allow you to lose the fat - without constantly
feeling hungry and deprived?
Well if that’s the case let me introduce you to Isabel De
Los Rios’ program ‘The Diet Solution’.
The program is focussed on losing weight whilst eating
nutritious food and remaining healthy at the same time. It’s
not a quick fix or crash diet. It’s a proven, healthy program
that compliments your own personal metabolic type to ensure you
are eating not only the right foods but foods you actually
enjoy.
The end result? High energy levels and moods throughout the day,
instead of flagging by noon common to many dieting programs.
The book is easy to read and provides many food choices and meal
plans to suit your personal budget or preference.
The program has already helped thousands of people to lose
between 3 and 10lbs a week, without piling the pounds back on.
You can get started easily with the Quick Start Guide and with a
60 money back guarantee you can try the program for yourself
completely risk free.
With easy and proven strategies ‘The Diet Solution’ can remove
that stubborn fat once and for all and provide you with an
eating plan you’ll enjoy.
FOOTCARE
Use a mirror to examine the underside of your feet.
Try using a lamp for more light to light up your feet.Infections and
ulcers are hard to stop in diabetics once they start
EXERCISE NOTE:
Consult your doctor before undertaking exercises Try sitting on
a chair. Stand and Sit. Do it 5 – 20 times.
Repeat.Swim
Walk
Use Small Handweights
Talk to your doctor first!
FRUIT
Eat fruit with skin on (after washing).
Blood glucose rises slower this way.
MILK
Use low fat milk.
NUTS
Eat 1 teaspoon peanut butter or 6 almonds a day.
They are good for your heart.
Nuts
Eat a handful of nuts a day. They are so healthy.
With a meal they also stop
blood sugars rising too quick.
Not too many, you will put in weight!!!
Flour.
Don’t eat white
flour. Use wholegrain
flour.
Feet
Moisturise feet whenever you remember.
This helps them a bit, and protects the skin.
Blood Pressure.
Buy a machine, a check it once a week.
Cocoa Powder
Cocoa is good for you (like red wine).
Rich in antioxidants.But not too much, and no sugar !
Testing blood sugars with a meter
Best time to test is
when you awake
before breakfast
2 hours after eating
bedtime
Smoking – Quit
Stress
No stress. It’s a killer !Learn to manage it – breathe deeply,
change your work patterns, get some advice or help!
BE AWARE OF STRESS! It can increase
blood sugars!
Food
Try to eat products that are wholegrain.
These will not increase
blood sugars so much as
non-wholegrain products.
Wholegrain
breads, flour, cereals,
crackers, crisps are available in wholegrain varieties.
Fruit Juice
No fruit juices from the shop – especially with added
sugars !
Eat raw fruit.
Teeth
Brush teeth twice a day.
Floss regularly (buy a flosser with a handle to help!)
High
blood sugars help cause gum disease.
Take care of your teeth and see your dentist regularly.
Vitamin D and SunshineSunshine helps your body make Vitamin D.
Get 20 min a day (but not between 11-4 in summer).
Vitamin D helps your immune system
and general health.
Relax?
Learn relaxation methods
Cinnamon might help lower blood glucose. Cinnamon helps with
insulin action in the body.
CAUTION: Cinnamon may increase
the risk of bleeding when taken with drugs that
increase the risk of bleeding. Some examples include aspirin,
anticoagulants (“blood thinners”) such as warfarin (Coumadin®) or
heparin,
anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel (Plavix®), and non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®)
or naproxen (Naprosyn®, Aleve®).Source: http://www.wellness.com/reference/food/cinnamon-cinnamomum-spp/dosing-and-safety
Ground Ginger might help lower blood glucose.
Ginger helps with digestion and helps
food move down along
the digestive system quicker.
Ground Ginger from the supermarket is convenient.
But Tea made with fresh slices of ginger (5 min brew) is also fine.
CAUTION: Because ginger increases bile flow, it is contraindicated
in people with gallstonesSource: http://www.yourhealth.com.au/information-on-natural-medicine-herbs-detail.php?name=Ginger
PotatoesInstead of mashed
potatoes, have mashed cauliflower.
You can’t eat potatoes!
You can eat a sweet potato in place of a white
potato: they are low on the glycemic index scale.
Cholesterol
Exercise reduces it. 20 min walk 3-4 times a week good.
40 min even better.
Desserts after dinner/ Cakes at birthdays/ Sweets
Ever wondered where
all that extra weight came from over the years?
Probably from all those big servings of
sweets.
JUST A SMALL SPOONFULL PLEASE!
Footcare
Never walk barefoot. Never. Ever!
Sleep8 Hours a night please as part of a healthy
lifestyle is a must.
FibreTaken 20 min before a meal (for example Metamucil),may help
with blood glucose levels from going too high after food. Take
fibre supplements regularly.
FruitAs mentioned, eat
food with a low Glycaemic Index.Learn the Glycaemic (GI)
Index tables, and which fruits increase
blood sugar (the fruits with the biggest numbers are the
worst!). Eat in moderation.
Fruit Juice
Avoid all fruit juices. Always eat fruits raw and as whole pieces,
never juiced. Blood
sugar rises more slowly this way.
Food
Diabetics dont have a special DIET. They just have a BALANCED Diet,
but need to watch which foods they can eat, they need to watch
portion size, and how they combine
foods.
Footcare
Make sure footwear does not damage feet.
Wear socks and comfortable fitting shoes.
Sweets and Deserts
These can be eaten as part of a BALANCED DIET.
Very small quantities please.
Foods
Eat food with a low Glycaemic Index.Learn the Glycaemic (GI) Index
tables, and which
foods increase blood sugar (the
foods with the numbers are the worst!)See the Page on site
called: ‘Glycaemic Index’
See the Page on site called: ‘Diet In
Diabetes’
High Blood Pressure
Combined with diabetes, it can be very dangerous to your life! Learn
about high blood pressure and make sure yours is
controlled
(diet, lifestyle, medicines etc).
Buy an eBook on reversing the effects of
diabetes.
(At
this stage there is no cure, but you can start reversing the bad
effects, by reducing your
blood sugar levels to as close to normal levels as possible).
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Dietician
See a dietician. They will analyse your
diet/
lifestyle and comment what your are doing right, wrong, or
how to improve… eg low salt substitutes, food types, preparation,
meal plans etc. They can really help with
Controlling overeating
Making better nutrition choices
Losing weight
Exercise
Make an ‘APPOINTMENT ‘ with YOURSELF
to go and EXERCISE
Pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the chest
Discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach
Shortness of breath
Breaking into a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness
Stroke Warning Signs
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially
on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or
coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
If you experience these symptoms above, do not hesitate. Phone an
ambulance immediately.
If you’re in a hurry to make real weight loss
in the shortest possible time perhaps for a special occasion or
that long awaited bikini holiday this just might be the plan for
you.
Joel Marion’s Xtreme Fat Loss Diet promises to lose you 25lbs in
25 days with the most strategic fat loss program ever delivered.
The sweetener is this program is that you can eat whatever you like
every 5th day!
Joel Marion’s program is used the world over resulting in a reputation
to be admired as well as being touted as one of America’s top 50
Personal Trainers.
The program is a simple one in that the sequence is repeated 5 times
with a ‘cheat’ day every 5th day. This helps prevent boredom and
believe it or not ‘tricks’ your body into NOT storing fat which often
happens on weight loss programs because of the reduced calorie intake.
However, you must be prepared to work out with this system as well as
follow the nutritional information. In other words if you just want a
diet this is not for you. The secret to its success is the combined
formula of Joel’s eating plan and the intensity of the workouts.
Joel’s program is unique in that it addresses common problems dieters
often face such as the weight loss plateau, stubborn fat that won’t seem
to budge no matter what you try or if you just need to get rid of that
fat in record time.
The program comes with a 100% money back guarantee as well as the
promise of no Rebound Weight Gain.
Xtreme Fat Loss is a definite ‘Must Have’ in the dieting war.
Diet
Change Eating habits.
Diet and Exercise
changes will lower your
blood sugar.
It’s a fact!
Weight loss
Increased Belly fat affects your
blood sugar levels.
Reduce belly fat for lower
blood sugar levels!
ExerciseEven 2 hours before or after a meal helps reduce blood
glucose.Even a 10 minute walk.Right after a meal a slow
‘stroll’ helps compensate for lack of insulin in Type 2s.
Talk to your doctor first!
Sugar
Brown sugar is not a healthy alternative (like brown
rice or brown
flour)
Food
Learn the Glycaemic Index (GI) value of
foods.
Eat foods with a LOW GI index value!!
This will help get your blood sugars down.See the ‘Glycaemic Index’
Page on this site.
Meal Spacing
Don’t eat all your
food in one or two big meals.
Eat more meals, smaller meals, spaced several hours apart.
Buy A Meter
If you search the web, you may even find one for free.
See which foods raise your
blood sugar levels the most.
Measure 2 hours after the START of a meal.
Look around this site for the numbers and
blood sugar levels you should aim for.
You dont have to measure all the time: one day
measure at lunch, on another day at dinner time, and on
another day breakfast time.This is what you should aim for
Fasting
blood sugar (glucose) of
4 – 7 mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl) (when you wake up)
Your blood glucose levels before meals should be between
4 and 7
mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl)
2 After the START OF meals: preferred levels are less
than
10 mmol/l or less than 180 mg/dl
To achieve very good
control (HbA1c
of 6.5-7.0%) you need a fasting pre-breakfast
glucose
less than 5.5 mmol/l (99 mg/dl ), pre-meal levels at other times
of less than 6.0 mmol/l (108 mg/dl )
and after-meal levels (2 hours after a meal) of less than
8.0
mmol/l (141 mg/dl).
Restaurant Eating
Try grilled fish, salads, bbq chicken with salad or vegetables,
steak and salad, seafood salad, scrambled eggs, poached eggs, pizza
- 1 slice of vegetarian if you really must,; sauces can be loaded
with fats and
sugars; ask for olive oil or vinegar dressings on salads
Meter
Wash hands before testing for
blood sugars. You may have traces of
food on your hands, which may contain
sugars. So you will get a higher (wrong) reading.
Not alcohol please, just mild soap and water.
Coffee
Reduce it, drink decaf, or even none at all!
It can raise
blood sugars.
Oil
Olive oil is a healthy option. Also healthy are avocados, raw nuts
and seeds such as peanuts and cashews. Not too much please
(remember, they are fats!).
Eat a few nuts daily.
Oil
Avoid eating foods which contain trans fats in the food label.
Olive oil DOES NOT contain TRANS FATS.
Meals
No big heavy meals please.
Break up your meals into smaller frequent meals, preferably 3 times
a day.
So
blood sugar levels will not rise too high!
High Blood Sugars in the Morning
Eat less at night time.
Exercise a bit at night.
Stress
Stress causes the liver to dump more
sugar into the bloodstream. Reduce it any way you can: help,
relaxation techniques, walk/exercise, get help.
Exercise
Resistance training and weight training increase muscle mass. This
leads to muscle ‘burning’ more
sugars on a daily basis. It also increases insulin
sensitivity (makes the insulin work better). Check with your Doctor
first!
WEIGHT LOSS
If you lose weight, your blood sugar levels will also
fall.Lose only 10% of your body weight and decrease your risk of
dangerous
complications !
Sugar Substitutes
Use these instead of
sugar if you must.
A
dietician can advise the ideal ones.
Food
Golden Rule : ALWAYS have carbohydrates
mixed with protein (even better, add a LITTLE fat
as well !)
This stops blood sugars rising to quick.
Foods
A LITTLE bit of fat (oil, cheese, butter), vinegar (acidity)
and nuts
(just a few) stop blood glucose from going too high after a
high
carbohydrate meal.
FoodsEat
food with a low Glycaemic Index.Learn the Glycaemic (GI)
Index tables, and which
foods increase blood sugar (the
foods with the numbers are the worst!)See the Page on site
called: ‘Glycaemic Index’
See the Page on site called: ‘Diet In
Diabetes’
Exercise
A bit here, 20 minutes, a bit there, another 10 minutes, it all
adds up and the end. Aim for 20 min to 1 hour a day !
Alcohol
In moderation or small amounts only please.
Exercise
A light 10 – 20 min casual stroll after meals can help keep after
meal blood sugars down.
Processed Meats
Minimise consumption please, especially hot dogs, bacon, salami or
sausage. White meat (chicken, turkey) or fish only please.
Soft Drinks
Stop drinking these.
Fasting Blood Sugars
Keep these low. So your
blood sugar levels won’t go so high after a meal.
Fats
Reduce animal fat consumption, found in meats, cheese and dairy
products. Get your fats from these (plant) sources – such olive
oil,
nuts and avocados.
Carbohydrates
BAD: Reduce the consumption of ‘simple’
carbohydrates like white
flour
bread and white
rice.GOOD: Try brown (wholemeal
bread) or brown
rice. GOOD: Increase the consumption of complex
carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are slow to digest and have a
low glycemic index.
BAD: ‘simple’
carbohydrates: Table
sugar Corn syrup Fruit juice Candy Cake Bread made with
white flour Pasta made with white
flour Soda pop, such as Coke®, Pepsi®, Mountain Dew®, etc.
Candy All baked goods made with white flour Most packaged cereals.
Food
Please, no
potatoes, pizza, doughnuts,
chips french fries, fried chicken, processed foods (even
those containing vegetables), pies, cakes, white
flour goods, and products containing sugar.
Remember, eat complex
carbohydrates, wholegrain food products
(wholemeal/wholegrain
bread), wholemeal
flour, brown
rice, and you can eat
foods with a low GI (Glycaemic Index Value). Fish, chicken
and many vegetables (see above) are good.
Fibre
Eat fibre rich foods. This delays
sugar absorption into your bloodstream.
Water
Drink water. It dilutes the blood, lower blood sugar,
so Never be dehydrated!
Food
Avoid processed
foods.
They are high fat, high salt, usually high sugar. They are usually
low fibre. These will raise
blood sugars.
Food
Avoid FAST
foods.
They are high fat, high salt, usually high sugar. They are usually
low fibre. These will raise blood sugars.
Food
Add vinegar to salads etc.
This delays digestion and reduces rises in blood sugar.
Macaroni and cheese cooked with fat-free evaporated milk, low
fat cheese, and egg substitute
Mashed
potatoes made with trans-fat free margarine and fat-free
milk, or replace part of the potato with pureed cauliflower
Meatloaf made with ground turkey and egg substitute
Beef stew made with round cut beef, fewer
potatoes, and more non-starchy vegetables like carrots,
onions, green beans, and spinach.
Are you miserable because you’re
constantly trying to follow one diet after another...
but still the pounds pile back on as soon as you stop
following the program?
Don’t you just wish you could find a way of eating that
would allow you to lose the fat - without constantly
feeling hungry and deprived?
Well if that’s the case let me introduce you to Isabel De
Los Rios’ program ‘The Diet Solution’.
The program is focussed on losing weight whilst eating
nutritious food and remaining healthy at the same time. It’s
not a quick fix or crash diet. It’s a proven, healthy program
that compliments your own personal metabolic type to ensure you
are eating not only the right foods but foods you actually
enjoy.
The end result? High energy levels and moods throughout the day,
instead of flagging by noon common to many dieting programs.
The book is easy to read and provides many food choices and meal
plans to suit your personal budget or preference.
The program has already helped thousands of people to lose
between 3 and 10lbs a week, without piling the pounds back on.
You can get started easily with the Quick Start Guide and with a
60 money back guarantee you can try the program for yourself
completely risk free.
With easy and proven strategies ‘The Diet Solution’ can remove
that stubborn fat once and for all and provide you with an
eating plan you’ll enjoy.
How
do doctors determine if you have Type 2 Diabetes?
The doctor has three different tests he can perform to see if your
blood glucose levels fit into the range of
diabetes or
pre-Diabetes.
These include the fasting plasma
glucose, the oral
glucose tolerance test, and
the random plasma glucose test. All but the last one will diagnose
diabetes and pre-diabetes. The last one will only diagnose
diabetes. When you come into the doctor’s office with a list of
symptoms, your doctor will likely recommend one of these three.
Let’s look at each one and what the results may be.
The
first type of test your doctor may perform to check for
type 2 Diabetes
is the fasting plasma glucose or FPG. This test is both convenient and
low priced. This makes it the first choice for many physicians to make
an initial
diagnosis. It may sometimes provide a false negative.
So many doctors may use another test to verify. With this test, the
patient must fast for 8 hours before. Many doctors perform the test
early in the morning before the patient eats breakfast. The test
measures the
glucose levels in milligrams per deciliter or
mmol/L. With a reading of 99 mg/dl (5.5 mmol/l) or below, the patient
is normal and does not have diabetes. If the reading is between 100 and
125 mg/dl (5.6 - 7.0 mmol/L), the patient likely has pre-diabetes. A
reading over 125 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/l) means the patient likely has
diabetes. Your doctor will repeat the test to verify results.
Another test performed is the oral
glucose tolerance test or
OGTT. It is more sensitive than the FPG. It also requires an 8 hour
fast. At the time of the test, the technician takes the plasma glucose
level. Immediately after this, the patient ingests a cup of water with
75 grams of glucose dissolved in it. Two hours later, the technician
takes a second plasma
glucose level. The reading
taken after the two hours is what is measured. If the reading is 139
mg/dl (7.7 mmol/l) or below, the patient is clear of Diabetes.
If the reading is between, 140 and 199 mg/dl (7.7 -11 mmol/l), the
patient has
pre-diabetes. If the reading is over 200 mg/dl (11
mmol/l), the patient has
diabetes.
Another test, called the random plasma
glucose test, measures
blood glucose
levels without a fast involved. Doctors use it in conjunction with
displayed symptoms to diagnose
diabetes. If the patient displays
symptoms like, increased urination or thirst or unexplained
weight loss, and has a
glucose level over 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l),
the doctor will likely recommend a FPG or OGTT to confirm a Diabetes
diagnosis.
You
just got a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Now, what do you do? Your first
reaction may be shock and disbelief. Even if you have a family history
of the disease, the mind often doesn’t deal well with thinking it might
happen to you. When it does happen, you will likely react very
emotionally. That is not a bad thing. It is your way of coping with this
change in your life. Some people may even go through the classic stages
of grief while dealing with this
diagnosis. However, you need
focus on something else first. The faster you get your diabetes under
control the better off you will be in the long run. While dealing with
the emotions is important, this needs to be just as high on the list of
priorities.
The
first thing to consider is how severe is your Diabetes
and what are the recommendations from your doctor. In less severe cases,
many people can manage their Type 2 Diabetes
through exercise and
diet for many years. If you didn’t catch
your
diabetes in that stage, you may be looking at medications or
even insulin injections. Get an honest look at your current situation.
Your doctor may give you referrals to nutritionists and
diabetes
specialists to help you get on top of the condition now. If you have any
questions, call your doctor for more information.
The
second thing to do is start building a team around you that will help
you manage this disease. This means your family first. You will need to
make changes in your Diet
and
exercise. It helps to have your family with you on these
changes. Your doctor is definitely a big part of your team. Add
additional support people if you can. Get the help of a nutritionist or
dietician that deals with
diabetic patients. They can give you
recommendations on what, how and when to eat. Seek the help of Diabetes
coaches that help people adjust to their
type 2 diabetes
diagnoses. If you are having trouble dealing with the
diagnosis,
adding the help of a therapist may help. They can help you work through
the emotional process.
The
next thing to do is start making the changes necessary to your life. You
will likely make changes to your Diet,
activity level, and weight if you want to manage your Type 2 Diabetes.
Once you begin managing your
diabetes, you will feel more control
over the situation.
Getting a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
can hit you up the side of the head. Many people find themselves sitting
on the couch staring at the wall. How did it happen? Why did it happen?
Where do you go from here? All of these are common questions that those
with a new diagnosis ask. They suddenly must step into a whole new world
of medical terms and testing. In order to stay on top of their disease,
they must start making changes to their lives. It can be extremely
overwhelming for anyone. It can also be overwhelming for members of
their family as well.
So,
how do you deal with this diagnosis of type 2 diabetes? If you are
having real issues with the diagnosis, seek the help of a trained
therapist. They can help you work through the emotional issues that come
up after a
diagnosis. Seeking the help of a religious leader or
teacher is another way to deal with it. Many new
Diabetics
find comfort in joining support groups designed just for people in their
situation. Seeking help from others is not a sign of weakness. It is a
strong message to yourself that you will not be defeated in the face of
this disease.
Another way to cope with your diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
is self-education. In order to get ahead of this disease getting
accurate information is very important. Find leading resources on the
internet and start finding out about the disease. What causes it? How do
you treat it? There is a host of treatment options out there. Many
people find they can control their Diabetes
naturally with diet and exercise. Others may need medications or
insulin. Some people have dramatically improved through a vigorous
regime of Diet
changes and specific
exercises. Getting more information
never hurts.
A
final way to cope with your diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is to do
nothing about it. Ignoring something makes it seem to disappear. You can
stay at home and deal with the rising problems that will follow. You
will face severe nerve damage and circulation issues that may lead to
amputation. You will face increased risks for
heart disease that
could lead to
heart attack or stroke. You will eventually face
death at an early age and leave your family devastated. It is an option
that some choose to follow. However, is it the right one?
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Sugar
Type 2 Diabetes - Measure Your
Blood Sugar throughout the Day
For
those with
type 2 diabetes, getting control over your
blood
glucose levels must be a
priority. For the first few months, it is imperative to monitor your
levels constantly. This means taking readings throughout the day every
day. Eating a meal or snack can affect your
glucose levels.
Exercising or working in the yard can affect your glucose levels. Some
medications can affect your
glucose levels. It is important to
determine what parts of your everyday life affect your
bloodsugar levels. This information
is invaluable for getting the disease under control and minimizing the
onset of
symptoms.
Why
should you measure your
blood sugar after eating? Food can be
both a friend and an enemy to someone with Type 2 Diabetes.
glucose comes directly from
the digestive process. As you consume foods, they turn into glucose.
Almost all foods
will raise your
glucose levels. However, carbohydrates will raise
the levels very quickly. It is important to find what foods trigger the
fastest rises. It is also important to find those that will not make the
rises too sharp. This information will allow you to craft an eating plan
that will keep your
glucose levels within a good range while also
getting the proper nutrition.
Why
should you measure your
blood sugar after
exercising? Exercise will reduce the amounts of
glucose in your blood. For
most people with
type 2 Diabetes,
that is a good thing. However, if your blood
sugar drops too low too
fast, you can be in trouble as well. Checking your
glucose levels
before and after
exercising will give you an idea of how physical
activity affects your
blood sugar
levels. That information
is invaluable in knowing what you need to eat before
exercising
as well as what exercises are healthy
for you.
What other daily events should you measure you
blood sugar against? Some
medications can affect
blood sugar levels
in people with Type 2 Diabetes.
When first starting on a medication, take readings before and after
taking the medication. Make sure there are no abnormal spikes or drops
due to the medication. It is a good idea to check
blood sugar
levels when you get up in the morning and right before bedtime as well.
This information shows you what your body does during the night. All of
this information
will give you better control over this disease. That staves off the
onset of the more serious
symptoms.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Living
With Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes - Monitoring Diabetes - At Home
You
are the first line of defense when it comes to managing your Type 2 Diabetes.
Regular consistent monitoring will help you keep an eye on things to
prevent complications in the long run. Measuring glucose levels is the
primary monitoring done at home for Diabetes.
All
diabetics need to have a glucose meter at home and know how
to take reading properly. This information is vital to determining if a
glucose spike or plummet
happens. It also gives vital information
on what foods and
exercises affect those same levels. If you take
insulin, these readings help determine the dosage required if you need
an injection. You should record all of this information in a journal for
you and your doctor’s future reference.
In
addition to monitoring your glucose levels, you need to monitor your
weight carefully if you have
type 2 diabetes. Carrying excess
weight can lead to higher levels of insulin resistance. By lowering
weight to within the recommended range, you can significantly improve
your ability to control your
diabetes. Taking a weekly weight
measurement will give you an idea of your progress, one way, or the
other. Maintaining your current weight is far better than gaining more.
However, if you are excessively overweight, you need to drop the weight
in order to stave off long-term problems.
It
is also important to monitor your
blood pressure and
cholesterol levels if you have Type 2 Diabetes.
The disease brings a higher risk of
heart disease. Your doctor
will regularly monitor these numbers. However, if you are dealing with
elevated numbers, having tests done more often is not a bad idea. You
need to get these numbers under control before you develop severe
cardiovascular problems. It may involve
dietary changes as
well as revving up
physical activity. If these changes do not
make an impact, your doctor may put you on medication to get them into
line.
It
is important to maintain a full journal with all applicable information
related to your type 2 Diabetes.
This information is vital in monitoring your diabetes. It will show
long-term trends in
glucose levels as well as give vital information
on what foods
and activities do to the readings. When you visit your doctor or another
diabetes specialist, take your journal with you. Professionals
often see trends that you might not. Monitoring at home is very
important. Nevertheless, it does not replace the relationship you need
to develop with your doctor for long-term success.
If
you have
type 2 Diabetes,
knowing your current
HbA1c levels may save your life and limbs
over the long haul. The
HbA1c screens for the current levels of
glycated hemoglobin in your blood. It expresses the amount of glucose
that your
blood has encountered
over the past six to eight weeks. Glycated hemoglobin develops when
blood
glucose attaches to
hemoglobin. Evaluating this form of hemoglobin gives a precise depiction
of how much glucose is in the
blood. It is a test
performed on a regular basis on diabetes patients to see what effect
modifications in Diet,
exercise, and medications are having on their long-term
glucose
levels.
What do the results of the test indicate? A normal HbA1C
test will come back with 6% or lower of glycated hemoglobin. Marginal
results land between 6-7%. If your results are over 7%, your Type 2 Diabetes
may not be in check. Every time you undergo an
HbA1c, you need
your count to go down or persist below the 6% mark. If your numbers
begin to step-up, your current
diet,
exercise, and
medication regimen is not functioning and you may need to make
modifications. If the numbers are substantially over the 7% mark, you
are on the road for trouble very rapidly since the
glucose levels are
potentially doing damage all over the body.
How
do the results of an
HbA1c differ from your everyday
glucose
monitoring? Day-to-day monitoring indicates what your current
glucose
levels look like. It will establish spikes and falls in the amount
within the
blood after a meal or physical exertion. On the other
hand, screening for
HbA1c is not for day-to-day monitoring of
blood sugar levels for those
with
type 2 diabetes. HbA1C
shows the average quantity of
glucose in your
blood for the past few
weeks. It doesn't display the day-to-day ups and downs.
How
do you use
HbA1c in keeping your Type 2 Diabetes
under control? Since it quantifies the long-term levels of
glucose in the blood,
periodic screening will show if you have your glucose in check or not.
For best results, getting it down below 6% is the best. Holding it under
7% will help hold up the onset of severe complications. You and your
doctor should have these tests done at least a few times a year to make
sure your Diabetes
is under control. This will give you the information you need to make
adjustments where necessary.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Treating
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes - See Your Doctor Regularly
When you receive a Type 2 Diabetes
diagnosis, don’t think that hiding your head in the sand will make it go
away. It is here and you must deal with it to keep healthy for the long
run. A vital piece to making that happen is developing the right
relationship with your doctor. Whether you see a
diabetes
specialist or manage it with the help of your personal physician, that
relationship is not optional for long-term success. Your doctor will
help you monitor your progress in managing this disease. The doctor spot
trends in
glucose or insulin levels that may cause problems in
the future. The doctor can recommend changes to lifestyle and eating.
You can also get you in touch with specialists in Diet
and
exercise to make it all happen.
Your doctor will monitor your
blood glucose
levels over the long run to see if you are making progress in managing
them. With the HbA1C test, your doctor can see if you have lowered your
glucose levels over a two or
three month period. This average tells the real tale of your ability to
manage your
type 2 diabetes. Your doctor will also monitor other
measurements to keep your
health well. This includes your weight.
Excess weight means your insulin resistance grows. If you lower your
weight, that resistance lowers. So losing weight is a good thing. At the
very least, not gaining any more weight is better than gaining.
Your doctor will also monitor your
blood pressure and cholesterol
levels. Those with Type 2 Diabetes
have a higher chance of getting
heart disease than those without
it. If those numbers get out of control, your doctor may put you on
medications to lower them. Your doctor will also monitor any other
medications you may be taking. Some medications will cause spikes or
drops in the amount of
glucose in the
blood. All of this
monitoring will help keep problems from developing in the first place.
How
often should you see your doctor? For the first few months after a
type 2 Diabetes
diagnosis, many people see their doctor every couple of weeks. After you
get the
diabetes to a level of control, that may space out to
once every three months or so. It is important to monitor your
glucose averages every few months to make sure nothing is going
wrong. Your doctor is part of making sure you stave off complications
over the long run.
Many people with
type 2 diabetes find recording their
blood glucose readings is
a good idea. Many keep a special journal that shows their readings along
with information
on what they ate or did at that time. This information combines to
provide a full profile of how blood glucose reacts to
exercise,
eating, medications, and other daily events. You and your doctor can
review this information
to see if there are any changes needed to keep your
diabetes in
check. This is especially true when changing medications,
diet or
activity levels.
Keeping track of when you eat and what you eat is part of this process
of keeping your Type 2 Diabetes
in check. When you take a
glucose reading before or
after a meal, it is important to record when you ate and what you ate at
that time. This shows how certain foods may affect your glucose levels.
It can also help determine if you need to adjust eating times. If you
eat meals or snacks too close together, you may get
glucose
spikes. If you eat meals or snacks too far apart, glucose drops are
possible. When you record the information and look back over a few days
or weeks worth of it, you will get a clear picture of how and what you
should be eating.
Keeping track of when you
exercise and how you exercise is also
part of this process of keeping your type 2 diabetes in check. Recording
your physical activity will show if you are exercising enough to make a
good impact on your
glucose numbers. Some
exercises may force your
blood glucose levels too
low. If you take a reading after
exercise, you may see your
numbers drop too quickly. All of this information is very valuable in
determining the right amounts of
exercise and the right types of
exercise. Weight control is extremely important. Exercise lowers
insulin resistance. All of this helps keep the disease in check.
Keeping track of other daily activities is also part of the process of
keeping your Type 2 Diabetes
in check. Your blood sugar levels may rise and fall throughout the day
in conjunction with everyday activities like getting in or out of bed.
Taking certain medications can affect them as well. Getting a good
profile built will help you and your medical team determines what
changes are necessary to keep your glucose levels in check.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Managing
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes - Monitoring Diabetes - Your Doctor
Monitoring your
blood
glucose levels is just the
start of what you and your doctor need to do to keep an eye on your
Type 2 Diabetes.
It is likely the most immediate factor that comes to mind however.
Glucose levels rising are the primary indicator of Diabetes
in the first place. The doctor uses HbA1C testing to monitor your
long-term
glucose levels. This usually happens about four times a
year. This testing gives you and your doctor a picture of how you
diabetes control regime is working over the long run. It is not a
short-term monitoring tool, as it does not show every day ups and downs
of
glucose levels.
Your doctor will also need to monitor other things after you get a
type 2 diabetes diagnosis. These include your weight,
blood pressure,
cholesterol and other items. Weight is very important since additional
weight can lead to higher levels of insulin resistance. Lowering weight
to within the recommended range can significantly improve the control
that you have over your
diabetes. Your doctor will watch to make
sure your weight is at least staying the same and not rising. If you
have trouble losing weight, your doctor may recommend Diet
and
exercise changes to accelerate the process.
Your doctor monitors your blood pressure and cholesterol since those
with Type 2 Diabeteshave a higher risk of
heart disease than the general
population. It is important to do the right things to bring both of
these measurements under control before you develop severe
cardiovascular problems. That may mean making dietary changes as
well as reving up the level of
physical activity. If changes do
not make enough impact into those numbers, your doctor may prescribe
medications to help lower either or both of those measurements.
Your doctor will also need to review your
glucose readings over
time. That is one important reason to keep an accurate readings journal.
This information
can give him the information to spot trends that you might not catch. It
will allow him to make recommendations on changes in Diet
and
physical activities to maintain your
blood glucose
levels. Your doctor may have other tests that he wishes to perform
regularly to make sure your health stays level or improves. Early
detection of problems means a faster intervention and prevention of
problems. It is important to make your doctor part of the solution to
managing your
type 2 Diabetes.
When people first receive a diagnosis of
type 2 diabetes, they
enter a whole new world of medical terms and testing. One of the primary
tests they will undergo in the doctor’s office is the one for
HbA1c.
What exactly is this oddly named test?
HbA1c tests for the
current levels of glycated hemoglobin in your
blood. This type of
hemoglobin forms when
blood glucose
attaches to hemoglobin. Measuring this form of hemoglobin gives an
accurate picture of how much
glucose is in the
blood.
A normal
HbA1c test will come back with 6% or less of glycated
hemoglobin. Borderline results land between 6-7%. If your results are
over 7%, your
diabetes may not be under control.
How
do doctors perform the test on those with Type 2 Diabetes?
For adults, the doctor will order
blood drawn from a vein.
In small children, the doctor may use a lancet to prick the skin and
then collect the
blood in a pipette. The
blood goes off to the lab
where they measure the amount of glycated hemoglobin in the sample. The
results go back to the doctor for analysis. That is when you get the
results. If your
glucose levels are out of range, your doctor may
require other testing. He may also prescribe some medications or changes
in lifestyle to counteract the readings.
Testing for HbA1C
is not for every day monitoring of
blood glucose levels. The
amount of
HbA1c in the
blood does not react to
the everyday ups and downs. It does not show daily spikes or drops in
glucose. Some people show
elevated amounts of
HbA1c if they have conditions such as kidney
failure, alcohol abuse, or hypertriglyceridemia. Some people show
decreased amounts of
HbA1c if they have acute or chronic
blood
loss, thalessemia, or sickle cell disease. Those with type 2 Diabetes
use this test to look at
glucose levels over the past weeks or
months.
HbA1C
makes a good companion in monitoring your progress in getting your
Type 2 Diabetes
under control. Since it measures the long term levels of glucose in the
blood, periodic testing
will show if you have your glucose under control or not. For best
results, getting it down below 6% is the best. Keeping it under 7% will
help delay the onset of severe complications. Taking this reading will
become routine in those with
diabetes. It can be either a
hindrance or a guidepost.
By
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