Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Not Enough Sugar Could Be Bad


Hypoglycemia: When too little sugar is bad for you
Charlotte Observer,?NC?- 1 hour ago
... causes high blood sugar, but medications and other factors can cause diabetic blood sugar ... what you eat should be in the context of a health-supporting diet. ...

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Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Pets Can Be Diabetic Just Like Humans

Diabetes a common problem for pets
MyWebTimes.com, IL - Jul 18, 2006
... resulting from an insulin deficiency, as seen in most diabetic dogs and ... in life, and several factors, including genetics, body weight and diet, can influence ...

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Tuesday, July 18, 2006

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Saturday, July 15, 2006

Diabetes On The Rise

DIABETES CASES ON THE RISE
Monterey County Herald, CA - 6 hours ago
... Exercise and a proper diet not only can help to decrease weight, they can ... reduce blood sugars in diabetics and help those diagnosed as "pre-diabetic" to return ...
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Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Diabetes Diet

The right diet is important to the treatment of diabetes. Achieving and maintaining the proper weight. Alot of Individuals who have diabetes can control their blood glucose levels through weight lose and by keeping that weight off. People with diabetes tend to have conditions such as heart and blood vessel problems proper dieting can help.

A doctor sometimes request that you visit with a dietitian who will recommend an easy to follow diet. Sometimes
these diabetes centers are located at large hospitals or clinics.

The guidelines for diabetic diet plans are as follows:

*American Diabetes Association , recommends that 50% to 60% of calories come from carbohydrates, 12% to 20% come from protein, and 30% from fat.

*Space meals out through the day, don't eat large meals once or twice a day.

*Stict diets must never be undertaken without a physicians supervision.

*Individuals with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who aren't diabetic.

*Exchange lists are good for plannig a diabetic diet. More information on exchange lists is available from the American Diabetes Association.

The main goal of a diabetic diet is to maintain normal blood glucose levels it is a good idea to keep information on the effects of foods on blood glucose. An individual with diabetes can ask their doctor or nutritionist about using this kind of diet planning information.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Diabetic Diet

Diabetic Diet

You may of heard that you can get diabetes just like a cold or flu, but that just isn't so. We really don't know how or why people become diabetic. But we do know that its not contagious. You may have been told that eating lots of sugar will cause you to get diabetes and again thats just true. There are a combination of things that can cause its development such as, genetics and lifestyle factors. However, a persons weight can increase your risk of developing diabetes. Yes, diabetics can eat sweets if eaten as part of a healthy diet. Also there are no special foods required for diabetics its the same food as for everyone else. Its just eating healthy such as being low in fat, low in salt and sugar an to include a diet of grain foods, vegetables and fruit. These so called special foods still raiseblood glucose levels and usually cost alot more.

Starchy foods, like bread, potatoes and pasta are apart of a healthy diabetic diet. The important thing to rememberis the portion amount. Whole grain starchy foods are a good source of fiber and are good for the stomach. The diabetics goal is to control blood sugar levels in the short term in order to reduce the risk of complications like heart disease and stroke which is gernerally higher in diabetics already. One of the best books I have come across is the Diabetic Cooking Guide which you can get by Click Here!

Many children and young adults with diabetes are not getting whats recommended for a diabetic diet in order to manage their disease. Its recommeded that parents help their diabetic children choose the right foods and to make sure that their diet includes healthy foods and to make sure that their diet includes healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich whole grains and low fat dairy products.

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Monday, May 15, 2006

Diabetic Diet

Welcome to my diabetic diet blog. Here you will learn about diabetic diets and tips on how to prepare meals.