Breakthrough Testing technology is being developed with the help of three specialist groups, engineers, endocrinologists and microbiologists that have come up with a faster light-based testing system that gives result in as little as a minute. The product shines light onto the skin to detect for the presence of glycation endoproducts that is sure sign of damage caused by abnormal blood sugar levels. The technology is promising for it does not involve painful needle pricks that is quite traumatic to most when testing for diabetes. The disease is frustrating enough due to the severe lifestyle changes that have to be undertaken to manage the disease and the indignity of having to prick yourself several times a day to check for proper sugar levels or to simply do spot checks is more than enough for some to handle. continue reading »
May 13 2009 | Information | Comments Off
Sight is one of the areas of our senses that can be greatly affected by diabetes when the nerves of the eye tend to wear out easily. With this in mind, ophthalmologists are being asked to join the battle for diabetes so more emphasis on the disease and sight are taken upon with utmost urgency. In the US alone, 6.3 million people have undiagnosed diabetes, maybe more who die without having proper diagnosis and records of such a disease. continue reading »
April 13 2009 | General and Information | Comments Off
In the US, there is and estimated 6.3 million people who are living each and every day without even knowing they had diabetes and that undiagnosed number accounts for $18 Billion dollar in health care expenses each and every year. This is the danger of diabetes which if left unmanaged, tends to get out of hand, late discovery is a sure way to get it beyond control and can even lead to death. The situation is critical enough for the government and private pharmaceutical groups to start investing money into the diagnostics industry where cheap and fast diagnostic tools can be developed for the general public. Most of these unknown’s are discovered after unscheduled visits such as in cases of emergency or through annual blood-work needed by companies. Late discovery is assured chances of having late stages where the liver is totally unable to cope with the needs for insulin often leading to death. continue reading »
March 13 2009 | Care and General and Information and Research | Comments Off
Tired of several insulin injections everyday? There’s a more convenient and flexible alternative — the Insulin Pump. This mechanical device is easy to use if you are knowledgeable and well-trained.
Using the insulin pumps entails the responsibility of checking your blood sugar at least four times a day (before each meal and before going to bed). A bolus dose of insulin is also required before eating each meal. Proper maintenance of the device is important. Battery should be checked and changed regularly.
The insertion site should be monitored for possible infection or irritation of the skin.
It should be noted though that not all diabetics can use the insulin pump. You should consult your doctor or diabetes instructor for a better understanding about your condition and the proper use of an insulin pump. Also, remember that diabetes management entails strict adherence to good nutrition, exercise, and medication
February 05 2009 | Information | Comments Off
Many people suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, an often debilitating disease that results from swelling of the joints making movement painful and slow. A drug used to treat the said disease hydroxychloroquinine, has been found to have a desirable side effect on the prevention of diabetes, another disease that affects millions the world over. Initially designed to treat malaria, the drug was then found to have use with arthritis and many other auto immune diseases. In patients who use the said drug, more than 50% drop in development of diabetes has been noted making this another avenue to follow as a cure for diabetes.
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January 30 2009 | General and Information and Research | Comments Off
Studies are finding a link that ties testosterone deficiency to diabetes that results in fatigue and other physical abnormalities such as weak cardiovascular systems. This was previously unheard of and is currently being studies for both type-1 and type-2 diabetes. Testing for enzymes in saliva is being developed to make diagnosis and testing for diabetes feasible hence less the ouch of regular test kits. Researchers are trying to determine of testosterone replacement methods can help reduce the resistance to insulin of some sufferers which may improve survival rates for future generations allowing proper management. As with any disease, depression may play a part in the progression of the disease so it is important that proper counseling be obtained to relieve the stresses that build up within.
December 30 2008 | Information | Comments Off
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糖尿病を患う知人の大半は、摂取する食物に常に注意しています。このことを怠ると血糖の急上昇につながります。 けれども、極度に低い血糖値が高い血糖値よりもさらに危険であることはあまり知られていません。
低血糖症とは、６０mg/dl以下の血糖値の状態を指します。 この症状は血糖値が極度に低い場合に発生し、 インスリンショックやインスリン反応とも呼ばれています。 この症状はいつでも発生する危険性がありますが、特に、活動の増加や深夜の食事、食事量の減らした時などのインスリン反応のピーク時に発生します。
糖尿病患者は様々な症状を患い、治療に対する反応も様々です。 血糖値が極度に低い場合に症状が発生し、血糖の状態を知るために血糖値の検査を頼みにする患者もいます。 一方で、症状が一度に発生する患者もいます。 低血糖症を防止するために、血糖値が極度に低い時の自分の健康状態に関して十分な知識をもち、また注意を払うことが必要です。
December 29 2008 | Imp @ja | Comments Off
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Caring for once health is very important especially those with diabetes. It may be overwhelming at first to learn to control it, but a few additional regimen can be rewarding. To controlling your blood sugar levels, keeping tabs on your sugar level will help you to prevent complications from your diabetes. Taking your medicine at the same time every day and drinking at least 64 ounces of water is important. A good and varied diet can make a difference in your health. To exercising regularly to prevent depression is another facet to maintaining good health. Sleeping well can make a difference in diabetes too. It will help decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease and other diseases.
November 29 2008 | Information | Comments Off
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私達の家族の一人や二人は糖尿病を持っています。 これは先天的または後天的な病気で血液中に高濃度の糖が見られる一生の病気です。 その他の症状と同様、糖尿病を予防することは、多く治療を施すよりよほど価値があります。 また、死亡率第6位の糖尿病にははっきりした治療方法がないため、糖尿病予防のステップを踏むことはますます重要です。 あなたが糖尿病になるリスクを持つ場合、これは特に重要です。 糖尿病と診断されるほとんどの人は肥満気味です。 下腹部の体脂肪は特に糖尿病のリスクを高めます。 人生の後半に糖尿病を発症するかどうかはあなたの家族の歴史を知るとよいでしょう。なるべく運動することも大事です。 規則的な運動は体重を管理し、血液の流れを良くします。 糖尿病にかかる遺伝を持つ場合、運動は特に重要です。 低脂肪と低糖のバランスがとれた食事を取りましょう。 糖尿病では糖分をエネルギーに変換するインシュリンを生成するまたは使用する能力が損なわれていので、グルコースやでんぷんの摂取量を制限することが大事です。 ほとんどの病気の発症は私達の食事の内容にかかっています。気をつけた方がよいでしょう。 45歳以上の人は3年毎、血糖値を医師に測定してもらうべきです。 しかし、家族の歴史、肥満などリスクの要因を持つ場合、もっと早い時期に規則的なテストを行うべきでしょう。 血圧を規則的に測り、必要なら血圧を下げる手段を取りましょう。 糖尿病を持つ成人の73パーセントが高血圧を持っています。 新鮮なフルーツや野菜の摂取を増やしてください。 研究によると、フルーツや植物に色を与える色素、バイオフラボノイドはインシュリン生成を刺激し、糖化を抑制します。糖化とは、ダメージを受けたグルコースの分子がたんぱく質と結びつきAGEと呼ばれる糖化の最終産物を作る過程です。 ほとんどのAGEは害がありませんが、分子の機能を阻害し内蔵や神経の損傷を起こすものもあります。 分りやすくいえば、糖化はオーブンの中で食べ物を茶色にする過程です。
自分の健康を保つライフスタイルについて私達はしばしば忘れがちです。 ほどほどに食べ、運動をすることにより血糖値を管理し、症状や悪化を予防しましょう。
November 14 2008 | Imp @ja | Comments Off
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Most of the people I know that has diabetes are always careful with what they eat or sugar might shoot up. Little do we all know is that, it is far dangerous to have a very low blood sugar than a high one.
Hypoglycemia is the level of sugar in the blood that is below 60 mg/dl. This occurs when the blood sugar level is too low. It is also called insulin shock or insulin reaction. It may happen any time but more likely at peak times of insulin actions like increased activity, or late eating, or reduce the amount that you eat.
People with diabetes have different symptoms and respond differently to treatment. For some, they have symptoms when their blood sugar level is too low and are very dependent on blood sugar testing to find out. While others, their symptoms appear at once. It is better to know and be aware of how you feel when your blood sugar is very low to prevent hypoglycaemia.
October 08 2008 | Information | Comments Off
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