Archive for February, 2011

Beating diabetes


Diabetes has something to do with the body’s inability to deal with insulin properly. Sugar causes the body to go on a hyper drive mode. This is why diabetics who just had their ingestible dose of insulin go on a hyper mode that is almost exaggerated compared to those who go into a sugar-rush. It must also be noted that insulin dependents do not function at all without sugar, this actually drives them to hyperventilate and a lot of diabetics have died due to none existent sugar levels. The key here of course is balance and moderation when it comes to sugar intakes. To be safe, rely on insulin shot for sugar components and avoid it totally when it comes to food, drinks and the likes. There are a lot of sugar free choices in the market so it should not really be a problem.

February 10 2011 | Information | Comments Off

Diabetes and quality of life


Diabetes is seen by many people as a disease that prevents you from really having fun in life. You have to maintain a certain weight, your food choices are drastically limited and you have to contend with diabetes-related diseases that are seen as compromising your quality of life.

But this is the old way of thinking. Diabetes can be managed well without you stopping your enjoyment of life. With proper exercise, creative diet plans and more activities that help you get healthy, you can live normally like anyone else, enjoying pretty much the same things as people who do not have diabetes. It’s really all in the mind sometimes.

February 01 2011 | Tips | No Comments »