Showing posts with label Control. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Control. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes and How to Control It?

Diabetes can be a dangerous disease which can make a person go through various complications. There are mainly 2 types of Diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. The Type 1 diabetes is accompanied by pancreas not being able to produce the sufficient rate of Insulin. The body doesn't get the required glucose for the ATP and causes Nausea and vomiting. The future threats include ketoacidosis and the body soon initiates the breaking down of muscle tissues which results in reduced body weight. Dehydration also is another symptom of Type 1 disease which can lead to coma and death at a later stage.


Type 2 diabetes can cause fatigue due to the inability of the cells to metabolize glucose, hence the fat bodies reserved is utilized to produce energy. Polydipsia can be another vital symptom of the Type 2 diabetes causing the glucose level in the blood to send a hazy signal to brain and occurrence of which we feel thirsty. Polyphegia results in increased in the rate of hunger caused due to excessive insulin secretion. When the urine production is increased it is termed as Polyuria. Distorted visions, reduction in weight are some of the symptoms of Diabetes.


The disease might be hard to recognize initially but studying the symptoms can make it read well. Fatigue is one of the ideal symptoms of Diabetes. But Fatigue alone cannot lead to Diabetes there can be other governing factors. Type 2 diabetes occurs frequently with the adults over 40 years of age. Diabetes can be a heredity disease people and individuals who have legacy of Diabetes in their older generation might be at trouble. A varied study by the American scientists has revealed that 10.7% African Americans, 12.1% Native Americans, 10.5% Mexicans and 5% are at a higher risk.


Diabetes tests are very simple in nature, it involves only Blood glucose test which can show the result. Frequent Urination is one of the symptoms of this disease. Any kind of skin infections that are slowly healed can be showing symptoms of diabetes. People who are above 40 year of age might be at greater risk and proper consultation of the physician can be a great help. With the progress of age a person tends to weaken down and they might encounter disease threat at a greater proportion. 15.6 million of people are suffering from diabetes in United States and the numbers may go high.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

4 Deadly Symptoms of Diabetes - Which Seem Harmless!

The symptoms of diabetes usually seem too harmless to be noticed, and people like you and me are victims who can easily overlook the symptoms. However, it is during this early detection of the harmless symptoms of diabetes that can help you prevent contracting the disease.

Studies have shown that there are more than 24million people in the United States who have contracted diabetes, and more than half of them do not know that they have this illness until it is too late. This illness is not uncommon, so it is important that you know what are the tell tale signs so that you can prevent it before it is too late!

Here are some of the common symptoms of diabetes that you can look out for in order to prevent it. If you experience frequent urination, excessive thirst, increased fatigue or blurry vision, you might want to consult a doctor immediately to find out more about the changes in your body condition. Experiencing extreme thirst is due to the fact that the body needs water to prevent dehydration.

With the modern medical advances today, diabetes is no longer a fatal illness and it can be controlled easily via medication. However, as the saying goes, prevention is better than cure and the best way to defeat diabetes is to prevent it. You need to lead a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly in order to maintain a fit body to enjoy life. You are what you eat, so remember to cut down on sugar intake and eat less oily food.

Friday, January 6, 2012

4 Common Symptoms of Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition which develops when your body's insulin (a hormone that helps convert blood sugar/glucose into energy) production becomes inhibited. This has a knock effect on your blood sugar levels which increase due to this lack of insulin. However, the associated symptoms are often difficult to identify. A lot of the time the symptoms are so mild that they are not noticed and in other cases the symptoms take years to develop. In this article I will be discussing four of the top diabetes symptoms that you should look out for.

1) HYPERGLYCAEMIA:- Hyperglycaemia refers to higher than normal blood sugar levels which in most cases are brought about by the lack of insulin in a diabetic person's body. Insulin usually works as a control mechanism and keeps blood sugar within a normal range (around 80 milligrams per decilitre to 110 mg/dL). Without insulin blood sugar levels can consistently become higher than normal and in diabetics persistent hyperglycaemia is common. Blood sugar levels are said to be hyperglycaemic if they are consistently above 126 mg/dL. With persistent hyperglycaemia comes a number of symptoms which include:

- Blurred Vision.
- Constant Thirst.
- Frequent Urges to Urinate.
- Hunger Pangs.
- Persistent Weakness/Tiredness.

Hyperglycaemia does require your attention. Insulin injections can be used for mild occurrences but more severe occurrences may require medical treatment.

2) HYPOGLYCAEMIA:- Hypoglycaemia refers to lower than normal blood sugar levels. It can be brought about by not eating enough calories on a day to day basis, not consuming enough calories post exercise and excessive alcohol consumption. Although hypoglycaemia can affect all diabetics it is most common in type 1 diabetics when they inject too much insulin. The symptoms of hypoglycaemia include:

- Blurred Vision.
- Dizziness.
- Hunger Pangs.
- Shaking.
- Sweating.

Like hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia will require your attention. Mild occurrences can usually be overcome by eating 10g - 20g of sugar or consuming glucose tablets. However, more serious hypoglycaemia will require glucagon to be injected via paramedics.

3) DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS (DKA):- When your body fails to convert blood sugar into energy it starts to use fat and muscle for energy instead. The breakdown of fat causes ketones (fatty acids) to be released into the bloodstream and over time these build up and lead to the onset of DKA. DKA is most prevalent in type 1 diabetics and is usually brought about by a lack of insulin which prevents your body from getting adequate energy from the available blood sugar. However, it can also be linked with illness and infection. The symptoms of DKA include:

- Abdominal Pain.
- Fruity Smelling Breath.
- Dry Skin.
- Vomiting.

DKA is one of the more serious symptoms of diabetes and will require immediate medical attention. In the worst cases it can be fatal.

4) HYPEROSMOTIC NON-KETOTIC ACIDOSIS (HONK):- HONK is most prevalent in type 2 diabetics. It occurs when the body responds to the high levels of blood sugar by passing additional urine. This can then lead to extreme dehydration and HONK for which the symptoms include:

- Dry Skin.
- Excessive Thirst (which does not disappear following fluid consumption).
- Fevers.

Like with DKA, HONK is very serious condition and requires proper medical attention right away.

I hope this article helps you identify the often elusive symptoms of diabetes. The symptoms can range from the mild (which are normally self treatable) to the serious (which usually require professional medical assistance). However, remember that the symptoms are only an indicator of diabetes. For the best results you should go and book yourself in for an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible and get yourself tested for diabetes.

Every intention has been made to make this article accurate and informative but it is intended for general information only. Diabetes is a medical condition and this article is not intended as a substitute for the advice of your doctor or a qualified medical practitioner. If you have any concerns regarding any form of diabetes you should seek the advice of your doctor immediately.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Your Symptoms of Diabetes Can Be a Blessing If You Reverse Them Instead of Control Them

The symptoms of diabetes are not permanent conditions in the case of type 2 diabetes. They are signs from your body that you are doing something wrong. I have yet to see someone who remove the cause of type 2 diabetes still experiencing persistence of the symptoms. No, those signs will go away.

On being diagnosed, many new diabetics walk away as if they have been sentenced to death. No. If you have just been diagnosed as type 2 diabetic it could be good news - it is indication you need a lifestyle "makeover".

First, be glad you recognize the symptoms of diabetes, or be happy that your doctor diagnosed your condition. Now you know exactly what is wrong with you. If you are on medication, continue to take your medicine as prescribed by your doctor, but be warned - most doctors will only help you control those symptoms. It's not your doctor's wish, per se. It's how modern medicine handles the problem.

Tackling diabetes symptoms - my experience

I followed my doctor's advice, at the same time believing that I could also reverse the condition. Hello! I would not say I don't have diabetes any more, but if I went to a new doctor and I do not disclose or tell him/her my preexisting condition, s/he would not diagnose me diabetic. Those diabetes symptoms are gone and I have no diabetes drugs in my system. It's all natural.

Anyone can do what I have done. I honestly cannot (and will not) guarantee the same results, but everyone who has tried lifestyle mediation has been convinced of the power of diabetes supplements such as milagro de la selva tea, together with proper diet and exercise.

Whether you are in your 40's, 50,'s, 60's or whatever age range, there is something you can do to normalize the symptoms of diabetes; both those that are readily evident (lethargy, frequent urination, sleeplessness, excessive thirst, etc) and the "unseen" but certain internal damage to your nerves and organ tissues. The answer is to remove the cause of diabetes.

Your diabetes symptoms indicate that something is wrong - has been wrong for a long time, but can be fixed. The general principle of cause and effect suggests that disease never occurs without a cause. Therefore in finding a treatment, we must work to remove the cause as well.

We are told to reduce or "cut back" on our intake of saturated fats, and to exercise. What if we use the information we have about the cause of diabetes and eliminate all those practices? Then, over time the conditions and symptoms will be reversed. Carbohydrates are not the problem - dietary and body fats are. Improper sleep, lack of exercise, and stress are causes. Those are what we must fix if we are to eliminate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Turn pre-diabetes symptoms and full-blown diabetes into a blessing

Everyone who takes prescription medication for diabetes, high cholesterol and other conditions for a prolonged period will need to monitor and (possibly) take other medicines in order to lessen or treat side effects. Synthetic medicines act fast, but they have associated risks - side effects that have been approved by the regulating agencies for us.

I like the bonus health benefit better than the pyrrhic victory gained through the treatment of symptoms. It is better to attack the cause than to medicate the manifestations of the disease. For example, the anti-diabetes diet and lifestyle program not only normalized my blood sugar, but ensured me a normal body weight, normal cholesterol level, normal blood pressure - a bill of health that every Westerner, middle-age through retirement-age, would be love to have.

For me, my diagnosis has turned out to be a blessing. I feel I am, in general, healthier today than I would have been had I not been awaken to the cause of type 2 diabetes. High cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension? Maybe you too can turn your symptoms in to a blessing.