Representing more than ninety percent of all cases, type 2 diabetes is the type most frequently diagnosed. Insulin is a hormone that makes energy from sugar and other food we eat. The first stage of diabetes is insulin resistance. When the body ceases to produce or properly use insulin, diabetes develop ourselves. As the body needs insulin increases, the pancreas ceases to be done. Although genetic and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise are believed to be the key, the exact cause is unknown. Type 2 diabetes self-management plans become a necessary controls.
Type 2 diabetes self-management, there are programs that provide training on proper nutrition, exercise regimes, monitoring of glucose, insulin and self-injection and many other subjects. The patient learns to control glucose, modify their diet, exercise regimes develop, how self-injection of insulin, taking oral medication and much more to reduce the risk of complications. Other topics May be addressed as alternative medicine, dental health, emotional and sexual health.
The injection of insulin with oneself is one of the least pleasant of diabetes self management treatment. A good alternative is the insulin pump, a small device worn on the size that supplies insulin around the clock by a catheter implanted under the skin. These are pumps are an excellent choice because they are easy to adjust your blood sugar changes and easy to detach for the shower or strenuous activity.
The American Diabetes Association has estimated that nearly 90 per cent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight when they are first diagnosed. Essential to good type 2 diabetes self-management plan are diet, exercise and keeping weight under control.
In keeping blood sugar under control is the first line of defense in preventing other problems related to health often associated with type 2 diabetes. Using a glucose monitor blood with blood glucose test strips will provide important information to help you control the disease.
Moderate intake is essential to control type 2 diabetes. A person with the disease can continue to eat their favorite foods if parts are controlled. Ingestion of foods rich in nutrition with lots of vegetables and fruits is necessary. The car had diabetes management programs Dietitians of staff who can help develop a plan that works for each individual.
Exercise is an integral part of type 2 diabetes self-management. In addition you feel better physically and mentally, exercise is essential to manage your weight and reduce your blood sugar. It also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, common in people with diabetes. In the exercise, the muscles of sugar for energy. This causes a reduction in blood sugar. The workout harder you, the greater the effect lasts. And if you have type 2 diabetes, exercise can increase your sensitivity to insulin which means that your body needs less insulin to transport sugar into cells. Combined with a good diet, could reduce or eliminate completely the need for medication to lower glucose.
Successful implementation of a type 2 diabetes self-management plan is in fact to adapt to a new healthier lifestyle. Other than having to take medication every day, which we all face anyway as we age, which means taking care of ourselves. And should not we do that anyway
Reference: Jack Stanley, Diagnosing Diabetes.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
How to Treat Diabetes (sweet Disease) With Homoeopathy
DIABETES MELLITUS( Sweet Disease ) – HOMOEPATHY CONSIDERATION
According to recent survey reports about 5% of the total world population is suffering from Diabetes Mellitus. The incidence rate is also reasonably high in India. Currently about 20% of Indian Population is at High risk to develop Diabetes Mellitus in future i.e. they are having abnormal glucose Tolerance test. Studies have revealed that diabetic women suffer more than men. A male who is diabetic has double the chances of a heart failure. In case of women it grows to almost 5 times and it is 8 times more if the patient is a young female.
Diabetes is associated with long term complications that affect almost every major part of the body. It contributes to Blindness, Heart Disease, Stroke, Kidney Failure, Amputations, and Nerve Damage. Uncontrolled diabetes can complicate pregnancy.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the human body either does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is required to convert Sugar , Starches and other food into Energy .The human body has to maintain the Blood Glucose level within a very narrow range, which is done with insulin and glucagons. Diabetes is defined as abnormally High sugar level in blood and presence of sugar in urine due to lack or decreased proportion of Insulin in human body. The Normal Blood Sugar levels should not exceed more than 100 mg% in Fasting state and 140 mg% , 2 hours after food in take which is called PP ( Post Perandial).
Types of Diabetes
Type I : This occur in young people, usually before the age of 20 years. Insulin is essential for its treatment.
Type II : It may occur at any age group but usually diagnosed after the age of 40 years. Oral hypoglycemic agents are the choice of treatment. Insulin is required only occasionally for the treatment of Type II diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes : It is detected during pregnancy. Treatment is usually not required. Blood sugar levels come down to the Normal after delivery of the baby.
DIABETES (Type - I) Also known as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM ).
Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome ( group/set of symptoms) characterized by increased level of sugar (glucose) in the blood due to deficiency or inactivity of hormone “Insulin” that is absolutely necessary to monitor glucose metabolism of body. It occurs when Pancreas no longer produces any or very little Insulin. The immune system attacks the insulin producing Beta Cells in the pancreas and destroy them. Insulin is needed in the body to use sugar for producing energy. Approximately 10% of people with diabeteshave Type-I diabetes. Someone with IDDM needs daily injections of Insulin.
Diabetes is a worldwide disease and if not attended properly leads to serious complications.
IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) or Type 1 diabetes is result of decreased production of hormone ‘”Insulin” by the pancreas (the organ that synthesizes insulin). Various factors including viral infections, stress, certain foods are known to trigger or aggravate the condition. But the root cause is disturbance of immune system where the defense mechanism of own body starts attacking the organs of own body and tissues. Some genetic factors and inborn errors are at the basis of this alteration in the immunity. Type I Diabetes is a constitutional disorder as it is an offshoot of constitutional defects (genetic factors, altered immunity) having an impact on the entire constitution of an individual. Hence it calls for an in-depth constitutional approach for its management.
DIABETES (Type II) or NIDDM ( Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus)
The remaining 90% are Non Insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) or Type II Diabetes .It occurs when the Pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not use the insulin though it is produced effectively. It is more frequently observed in individuals who are obese. These are the individuals who have normal or less than normal production of insulin, but more importantly some body mechanism poses obstacle to the action of Insulin. The risk factors for this disorder include age, lifestyle (overeating with inactivity), pregnancy etc. But the most important factor is genetic defect that make one prone to this condition. Diabetes is a constitutional disorder as it is an offshoot of constitutional defect (genetic factors) having an impact on entire constitution of an individual. Hence it calls for an in-depth constitutional approach for its management.
GESTATIONALL DIABETES
It is a temporary condition which occurs during pregnancy. It affects 0.5% of pregnant women, with 40% of those cases developing into Type-II Diabetes later in life times. Treatment is usually not required. Blood sugar levels come down to the Normal after delivery of the baby.
SYMPTOMS
In both types of Diabetes , Signs and Symptoms are more likely to be similar as the Blood Sugar is High, either due to less or no production of Insulin, or Insulin resistance.
Diabetes can also be asymptomatic, however, the common symptoms are Increased Thirst, Appetite, Increased Urination, Sudden Loss of Weight or Increase in Weight, Easy Fatigability, Pruritis (Itching) - usually around Genital Organs, Numbness of Limbs, Non Haling of Cuts and Wounds, Frequently Changing Vision Power, Recurrent Skin Infections ( Fungal and Pyogenic). Few people are diagnosed only at the time of routine screening test before tooth extraction, operations or before starting the L.I.C. policies. Therefore people suffering with the above mentioned symptoms must go for blood sugar Testing.
Diabetes Type-I
In type-I the pancreas stops producing insulin due to an autoimmune response or possibly, a viral attack on the pancreas. In the absence of insulin body cells do not get the required glucose for producing ATP( Adenosin Triphosphate) units, which results in primary symptoms in the form of nausea and vomiting. In later stages, which lead to breaking down the muscle tissue and fat for producing energy causing fast weight loss.
Diabetes Type - II
- INCREASED FATIGUE :- Unexplainable weakness, due to inefficiency of the cell in the metabolizing Glucose the reserve fat of the body is metabolized to gain energy.
- POLYDIPSIA :- As the concentration of Glucose increases in the blood the brain receives signals for diluting it and in its counteraction patient feels Thirsty.
- POLYURIA :- Increased in urine production is due to excess glucose present in the body, which gets rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through urine. This leads to dehydration because along with sugar a large amount of water is also excreted out of the body.
- POLYPHAGIA:- The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating Hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood the body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
- WEIGHT FLUCTUATION :- Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria, metabo;ism of body fat and protein may lead to weight loss.
- BLURRY VISION :- Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of the eye, which affects its ability to focus resulting in blurry vision.
- POOR WOUND HEALING :- High blood sugar constrain the flourishing of WBC,(White Blood Cells) which are responsible for the body’s immune system. When these cells do not function properly wounds do not heal properly.
HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH
Homoeopathy is based on the principle that disease is a total affliction of body. Moreover homoeopathy recognizes importance of root cause such as genetic and inherited factors as a root of any ailment of the body. The homoeopathy medicines prescribed on such strong footings plays a crucial role in management of many deep-rooted, chronic, difficult diseases; one amongst them being Diabetes. Diabetes cannot be cure completely but can effectively controlled. People with diabetes can lead a healthy life if their blood glucose level is under control. The decrease in life span of a diabetic is restored to normal by maintaining good blood glucose control( 90 – 120 mg/dl Fasting and with less than180mg/dl as PP(2 Hrs. after meals).
Homeopathic treatment: When we talk about diseases like diabetes, we talk in terms of management rather than cure. Homoeopathy can be a major player in the management of Diabetes. Timely-administered homoeopathy medicines not only assist in maintaining levels of sugar, protein and fat metabolism, but also helps in preventing further progress and hence complications of the disease. The precipitating factors of diabetes like BP, Obesity etc. can be helped by homoeopathic medication. The complications of Diabetes also can be helped tremendously with homoeopathy. If homoeopathic treatment is opted earlier far less number of case would go to the stage of Amputation etc. The Non Healing Diabetic Ulcers have been cured with homoeopathy in our clinic. I have seen even in old patients of Diabetes where the medicines stopped working and they needed change in medication & had to go for stronger medicines, at this point when we gave those patients Constitutional Homoeopathic remedies it showed very encouraging results and to their pleasant surprise the same medicines started acting again without going in for a change, stronger medicine or increasing the dosage. Certainly along with homoeopathic medication the quality of life of the patients of Diabetics have improved tremendously, as homoeopathy works in enhancing the natural defensive mechanism of the body and also treat the precipitating factor and hence saves the complications too. This is how it is said that “Homoeopathy Ensures Health Safely”.
DIABETES MANAGEMENT
To keep your blood sugar in control through out the day you need
Diet Modification
Regular Exercise
Medicines
Change in Lifestyle
Yoga
Pranayam
Meditation
Mental Relaxation
Reference: Prof.Dr.A.K.Gupta, www.ovihams.com
How to Treat Diabetes (sweet Disease) With Homoeopathy
DIABETES MELLITUS( Sweet Disease ) – HOMOEPATHY CONSIDERATION
According to recent survey reports about 5% of the total world population is suffering from Diabetes Mellitus. The incidence rate is also reasonably high in India. Currently about 20% of Indian Population is at High risk to develop Diabetes Mellitus in future i.e. they are having abnormal glucose Tolerance test. Studies have revealed that diabetic women suffer more than men. A male who is diabetic has double the chances of a heart failure. In case of women it grows to almost 5 times and it is 8 times more if the patient is a young female.
Diabetes is associated with long term complications that affect almost every major part of the body. It contributes to Blindness, Heart Disease, Stroke, Kidney Failure, Amputations, and Nerve Damage. Uncontrolled diabetes can complicate pregnancy.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the human body either does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is required to convert Sugar , Starches and other food into Energy .The human body has to maintain the Blood Glucose level within a very narrow range, which is done with insulin and glucagons. Diabetes is defined as abnormally High sugar level in blood and presence of sugar in urine due to lack or decreased proportion of Insulin in human body. The Normal Blood Sugar levels should not exceed more than 100 mg% in Fasting state and 140 mg% , 2 hours after food in take which is called PP ( Post Perandial).
Types of Diabetes
Type I : This occur in young people, usually before the age of 20 years. Insulin is essential for its treatment.
Type II : It may occur at any age group but usually diagnosed after the age of 40 years. Oral hypoglycemic agents are the choice of treatment. Insulin is required only occasionally for the treatment of Type II diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes : It is detected during pregnancy. Treatment is usually not required. Blood sugar levels come down to the Normal after delivery of the baby.
DIABETES (Type - I) Also known as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM ).
Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome ( group/set of symptoms) characterized by increased level of sugar (glucose) in the blood due to deficiency or inactivity of hormone “Insulin” that is absolutely necessary to monitor glucose metabolism of body. It occurs when Pancreas no longer produces any or very little Insulin. The immune system attacks the insulin producing Beta Cells in the pancreas and destroy them. Insulin is needed in the body to use sugar for producing energy. Approximately 10% of people with diabeteshave Type-I diabetes. Someone with IDDM needs daily injections of Insulin.
Diabetes is a worldwide disease and if not attended properly leads to serious complications.
IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) or Type 1 diabetes is result of decreased production of hormone ‘”Insulin” by the pancreas (the organ that synthesizes insulin). Various factors including viral infections, stress, certain foods are known to trigger or aggravate the condition. But the root cause is disturbance of immune system where the defense mechanism of own body starts attacking the organs of own body and tissues. Some genetic factors and inborn errors are at the basis of this alteration in the immunity. Type I Diabetes is a constitutional disorder as it is an offshoot of constitutional defects (genetic factors, altered immunity) having an impact on the entire constitution of an individual. Hence it calls for an in-depth constitutional approach for its management.
DIABETES (Type II) or NIDDM ( Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus)
The remaining 90% are Non Insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) or Type II Diabetes .It occurs when the Pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not use the insulin though it is produced effectively. It is more frequently observed in individuals who are obese. These are the individuals who have normal or less than normal production of insulin, but more importantly some body mechanism poses obstacle to the action of Insulin. The risk factors for this disorder include age, lifestyle (overeating with inactivity), pregnancy etc. But the most important factor is genetic defect that make one prone to this condition. Diabetes is a constitutional disorder as it is an offshoot of constitutional defect (genetic factors) having an impact on entire constitution of an individual. Hence it calls for an in-depth constitutional approach for its management.
GESTATIONALL DIABETES
It is a temporary condition which occurs during pregnancy. It affects 0.5% of pregnant women, with 40% of those cases developing into Type-II Diabetes later in life times. Treatment is usually not required. Blood sugar levels come down to the Normal after delivery of the baby.
SYMPTOMS
In both types of Diabetes , Signs and Symptoms are more likely to be similar as the Blood Sugar is High, either due to less or no production of Insulin, or Insulin resistance.
Diabetes can also be asymptomatic, however, the common symptoms are Increased Thirst, Appetite, Increased Urination, Sudden Loss of Weight or Increase in Weight, Easy Fatigability, Pruritis (Itching) - usually around Genital Organs, Numbness of Limbs, Non Haling of Cuts and Wounds, Frequently Changing Vision Power, Recurrent Skin Infections ( Fungal and Pyogenic). Few people are diagnosed only at the time of routine screening test before tooth extraction, operations or before starting the L.I.C. policies. Therefore people suffering with the above mentioned symptoms must go for blood sugar Testing.
Diabetes Type-I
In type-I the pancreas stops producing insulin due to an autoimmune response or possibly, a viral attack on the pancreas. In the absence of insulin body cells do not get the required glucose for producing ATP( Adenosin Triphosphate) units, which results in primary symptoms in the form of nausea and vomiting. In later stages, which lead to breaking down the muscle tissue and fat for producing energy causing fast weight loss.
Diabetes Type - II
- INCREASED FATIGUE :- Unexplainable weakness, due to inefficiency of the cell in the metabolizing Glucose the reserve fat of the body is metabolized to gain energy.
- POLYDIPSIA :- As the concentration of Glucose increases in the blood the brain receives signals for diluting it and in its counteraction patient feels Thirsty.
- POLYURIA :- Increased in urine production is due to excess glucose present in the body, which gets rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through urine. This leads to dehydration because along with sugar a large amount of water is also excreted out of the body.
- POLYPHAGIA:- The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating Hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood the body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
- WEIGHT FLUCTUATION :- Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria, metabo;ism of body fat and protein may lead to weight loss.
- BLURRY VISION :- Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of the eye, which affects its ability to focus resulting in blurry vision.
- POOR WOUND HEALING :- High blood sugar constrain the flourishing of WBC,(White Blood Cells) which are responsible for the body’s immune system. When these cells do not function properly wounds do not heal properly.
HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH
Homoeopathy is based on the principle that disease is a total affliction of body. Moreover homoeopathy recognizes importance of root cause such as genetic and inherited factors as a root of any ailment of the body. The homoeopathy medicines prescribed on such strong footings plays a crucial role in management of many deep-rooted, chronic, difficult diseases; one amongst them being Diabetes. Diabetes cannot be cure completely but can effectively controlled. People with diabetes can lead a healthy life if their blood glucose level is under control. The decrease in life span of a diabetic is restored to normal by maintaining good blood glucose control( 90 – 120 mg/dl Fasting and with less than180mg/dl as PP(2 Hrs. after meals).
Homeopathic treatment: When we talk about diseases like diabetes, we talk in terms of management rather than cure. Homoeopathy can be a major player in the management of Diabetes. Timely-administered homoeopathy medicines not only assist in maintaining levels of sugar, protein and fat metabolism, but also helps in preventing further progress and hence complications of the disease. The precipitating factors of diabetes like BP, Obesity etc. can be helped by homoeopathic medication. The complications of Diabetes also can be helped tremendously with homoeopathy. If homoeopathic treatment is opted earlier far less number of case would go to the stage of Amputation etc. The Non Healing Diabetic Ulcers have been cured with homoeopathy in our clinic. I have seen even in old patients of Diabetes where the medicines stopped working and they needed change in medication & had to go for stronger medicines, at this point when we gave those patients Constitutional Homoeopathic remedies it showed very encouraging results and to their pleasant surprise the same medicines started acting again without going in for a change, stronger medicine or increasing the dosage. Certainly along with homoeopathic medication the quality of life of the patients of Diabetics have improved tremendously, as homoeopathy works in enhancing the natural defensive mechanism of the body and also treat the precipitating factor and hence saves the complications too. This is how it is said that “Homoeopathy Ensures Health Safely”.
DIABETES MANAGEMENT
To keep your blood sugar in control through out the day you need
Diet Modification
Regular Exercise
Medicines
Change in Lifestyle
Yoga
Pranayam
Meditation
Mental Relaxation
Reference: Prof.Dr.A.K.Gupta, www.ovihams.com
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Manage your Diabetes With a Diet Menu
This is a great starter diet for someone suffering from Diabetes, who is looking for an effective way to manage the health and fitness portion of their diabetes management plan. Be sure to always consult your physician before beginning any new diet plan. This diet provides 50 percent starches, 30 percent proteins and 20% fat in calories, and follows the diabetic food pyramids method of creating an eating plan. Make sure to only eat the foods that are on the list below, and only eat the amount that is specified. It is important that you do not skip over or miss meals, or snack in between the planned meals. All foods should be measured, which can be done using a standard measuring cup, teaspoon or tablespoon. Foods are generally measured after cooking to ensure proper portion size. Make sure always to bake, broil or boil meats rather than frying, unless you are instructed specifically to do so. Special foods are not necessary, as you're only required to stick to low calorie and lean foods, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables rather than canned or frozen, and skimmed milk instead of whole or Vitamin D.
As a diabetic, make sure to avoid sweets, candy, sugar, honey, pies and anything else that is prepared with sugar. You should also avoid foods that are high in fat or cholesterol, as well as alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. Avoid fats, sweats, fried foods and foods prepared in sugar or oil in order to control or maintain your weight. Make sure to avoid red meats, high cholesterol and fat foods and alcoholic beverages at all times, regardless of the goals in your personal diet management plan.
A standard 1800 calorie sample menu involves two fruits, two breads, one meat, two fats, one milk, and a free food. This translates to approximately 2/3 of a cup of apple juice, of a cup of oatmeal, one slice of toast, one egg that is soft cooked, one cup of percent or skim milk, and a glass of coffee or tea for breakfast. For lunch, expect to have two meats, two breads, one vegetable, two fruits, two fats and a free food, which translates to something like a half cup of tuna, two slices of bread, a half cup of tomato slices, a cup of mixed fruit, a teaspoon of margarine, and a glass of tea with lemon. The ideal dinner consists of three meats, two breads, one raw vegetable and two fats. This can translate to three ounces of baked chicken, a half cup of mashed potatoes, a slice of bread and a cup of broccoli or a tossed salad with a tablespoon of salad dressing.
Reference: http://www.about-diabetics.info
As a diabetic, make sure to avoid sweets, candy, sugar, honey, pies and anything else that is prepared with sugar. You should also avoid foods that are high in fat or cholesterol, as well as alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. Avoid fats, sweats, fried foods and foods prepared in sugar or oil in order to control or maintain your weight. Make sure to avoid red meats, high cholesterol and fat foods and alcoholic beverages at all times, regardless of the goals in your personal diet management plan.
A standard 1800 calorie sample menu involves two fruits, two breads, one meat, two fats, one milk, and a free food. This translates to approximately 2/3 of a cup of apple juice, of a cup of oatmeal, one slice of toast, one egg that is soft cooked, one cup of percent or skim milk, and a glass of coffee or tea for breakfast. For lunch, expect to have two meats, two breads, one vegetable, two fruits, two fats and a free food, which translates to something like a half cup of tuna, two slices of bread, a half cup of tomato slices, a cup of mixed fruit, a teaspoon of margarine, and a glass of tea with lemon. The ideal dinner consists of three meats, two breads, one raw vegetable and two fats. This can translate to three ounces of baked chicken, a half cup of mashed potatoes, a slice of bread and a cup of broccoli or a tossed salad with a tablespoon of salad dressing.
Reference: http://www.about-diabetics.info
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Diabetes Complications – How to Detect and Avoid it
Diabetes is a disease caused by your body’s inability to create insulin. This inability hinders the natural process of turning carbohydrates into energy. Since diabetes disrupts the body’s normal functions, there are many diabetes complications that can occur if the disease goes untreated or in the more sever cases of the disease. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you will need to work closely with your physician in order to develop a plan of action that will be best for you.
You may choose medications or you may choose more natural treatments. Either way, a healthy diet and regular exercise will be an important part of your diabetes management. Once you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to manage the disease to minimize the chance of suffering from diabetes complications.
Diseases and Illnesses Caused by Diabetes Diabetes can cause the onset of other illnesses and diseases. Some of the illnesses and diseases that can be caused by diabetes complications are more serious than the diabetes itself. Let’s look at some of the complications that can arise from diabetes:
Reference: Dr John Anne, http://www.ayurvediccure.com/diabetes-treatment1.htm.
You may choose medications or you may choose more natural treatments. Either way, a healthy diet and regular exercise will be an important part of your diabetes management. Once you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to manage the disease to minimize the chance of suffering from diabetes complications.
Diseases and Illnesses Caused by Diabetes Diabetes can cause the onset of other illnesses and diseases. Some of the illnesses and diseases that can be caused by diabetes complications are more serious than the diabetes itself. Let’s look at some of the complications that can arise from diabetes:
Reference: Dr John Anne, http://www.ayurvediccure.com/diabetes-treatment1.htm.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Diabetes managing tips during pregnancy
Planning ahead is very important if you want to have a baby and you have type-1 or type-2 diabetes. Also Out of every 100 pregnant women in the United States, three to eight get gestational diabetes. So even if you don't have diabetes, but you are pregnant now then it is a must to diagnose for gestational diabetes, it is always good for you and your baby.
Gestational diabetes: Changing hormones and weight gain are part of a healthy pregnancy. But both changes make it hard for your body to keep up with its need for a hormone called insulin. That is Pancreas unable to produce enough insulin to counteract the hormone produced during pregnancy that lead to increased sugar level in blood called gestational diabetes.
Diabetes tips during Pregnancy:
Meals - limit sweets, eat 3 small meals and 1 to 3 snacks per day, maintain your meals time, include fiber in your meals in the form of fruits, vegetables and whole-grains.
Physical activity - walking and swimming, can help you reach your blood glucose targets if you are gestational diabetes (even may be without insulin) and for type 1 diabetics it is supportive to maintain their normal glucose level in addition to their normal insulin dosage.
Insulin treatment - Some with gestational diabetes and others with type 1 diabetes need insulin to reach their blood glucose targets. Insulin is not harmful for your baby, but controlled blood glucose is beneficial to your baby.
Glucose monitor or meter details - Learn to check your blood glucose level using glucose monitor. Check blood glucose when you wake up (not above 95), just before meals and 1 or 2 hours after your food (140 - 1 hour, 120 - 2 hours)
Ketones test - Test for ketones in your first morning urine, High levels of ketones are a sign that your body is using your body fat for energy instead of the food you eat. Using fat for energy is not recommended during pregnancy. Ketones may be harmful for your baby.
Test for diabetes after baby born - For most women, gestational diabetes goes away after pregnancy.
Breast feed your child - Breast feeding is recommended for most babies, including those whose mothers had gestational diabetes. Your child's risk for type 2 diabetes may be lower if you breast-feed your baby and if your child maintains a healthy weight.
My best wishes for your healthy pregnancy and healthier baby.
Reference: thiruvelan
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Diabetes Management: Blood Glucose Meters
One of the great things about the Internet is that it's created a global community for discussions of topics such as diabetes. You'll find there are a number of forums that will allow you to talk to others facing your situation.
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes, one of your first steps will likely be to find a glucose meter. There are some things to keep in mind as you make your decision because this piece of equipment is likely to be part of your life for the foreseeable future.
A glucose meter (or glucometer) is a medical device for determining the approximate amount of glucose in a drop of blood obtained by pricking the skin with a lancet. Glucose meters are portable and designed for use by ordinary people, especially those with diabetes.
There are now dozens of models of glucose meters. Typical features common to most. The average size is now approximately the size of the palm of the hand, though some are smaller or a bit larger. They are battery-powered. A consumable element containing chemicals which react with glucose in the drop of blood is used for each measurement. For most models this element is a plastic test strip with a small spot impregnated with glucose oxidase and other components. Each strip can only be used once and is then discarded.
Cost is a major issue for most people, but there's good news if you have any kind of medical insurance. A glucose meter is typically considered to be a vital part of medical treatment and insurance companies often pay for a portion or the entire cost of the meter. At the same time, there is sometimes a limit on the amount the insurance company will pay, and that may severely limit your options.
While cost is naturally important, remember that you're going to be living this life from now on. Finding a cheaper glucose meter that requires a more serious stick for blood may seem like the best option when you're writing the check for the meter, but the tedium of the daily stick may negate that cost in the long run.
There are some companies out there that help with the cost of a glucose meter if you meet specific income guidelines. This may be a good answer if your quandary about which meter to buy is purely based on financial restraints. Remember that Medicare often pays on this important testing equipment as well. Your doctor, druggist or representative of a local medical supply company may also be good sources of information about how to find the best deals and how to get help paying for a glucose meter.
Finding a very inexpensive glucose meter may be the best answer to this situation. If the meter is accurate, it'll get you through the initial period of adjusting your life to the regular testing of your blood sugar. Then take time to do some research into what's hot and what's not in glucose meters. You'll find that some make absolutely ridiculous claims and you may have to ask some questions to find those companies that produce the glucose meter that will work best for you and your lifestyle.
Reference: Scott Michaels , buying a glucose meter
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes, one of your first steps will likely be to find a glucose meter. There are some things to keep in mind as you make your decision because this piece of equipment is likely to be part of your life for the foreseeable future.
A glucose meter (or glucometer) is a medical device for determining the approximate amount of glucose in a drop of blood obtained by pricking the skin with a lancet. Glucose meters are portable and designed for use by ordinary people, especially those with diabetes.
There are now dozens of models of glucose meters. Typical features common to most. The average size is now approximately the size of the palm of the hand, though some are smaller or a bit larger. They are battery-powered. A consumable element containing chemicals which react with glucose in the drop of blood is used for each measurement. For most models this element is a plastic test strip with a small spot impregnated with glucose oxidase and other components. Each strip can only be used once and is then discarded.
Cost is a major issue for most people, but there's good news if you have any kind of medical insurance. A glucose meter is typically considered to be a vital part of medical treatment and insurance companies often pay for a portion or the entire cost of the meter. At the same time, there is sometimes a limit on the amount the insurance company will pay, and that may severely limit your options.
While cost is naturally important, remember that you're going to be living this life from now on. Finding a cheaper glucose meter that requires a more serious stick for blood may seem like the best option when you're writing the check for the meter, but the tedium of the daily stick may negate that cost in the long run.
There are some companies out there that help with the cost of a glucose meter if you meet specific income guidelines. This may be a good answer if your quandary about which meter to buy is purely based on financial restraints. Remember that Medicare often pays on this important testing equipment as well. Your doctor, druggist or representative of a local medical supply company may also be good sources of information about how to find the best deals and how to get help paying for a glucose meter.
Finding a very inexpensive glucose meter may be the best answer to this situation. If the meter is accurate, it'll get you through the initial period of adjusting your life to the regular testing of your blood sugar. Then take time to do some research into what's hot and what's not in glucose meters. You'll find that some make absolutely ridiculous claims and you may have to ask some questions to find those companies that produce the glucose meter that will work best for you and your lifestyle.
Reference: Scott Michaels , buying a glucose meter
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Helping the Diabetic Manage Their Diabetes With Family Support
The quality of life and health are greatly increased when those who are diabetic control their blood glucose levels consistently throughout the day. Tight glycemic control can prevent many of the illnesses associated with diabetes such as peripheral neuropathy, glaucoma, cardiovascular disease and hypertension. A good predictor of careful blood glucose monitoring is the Hemoglobin A1C test. This test can measure the amount of glucose that has bound to blood cells over ninety to a one hundred and twenty day period, which is the approximate life of a red blood cell. As it happens, glucose, once bound to a red blood cell, stays bound to it for the course of the blood cells life. The acceptable level that indicates good glycemic control is 7.0% or less. (1). Levels greater than this indicate that the diabetic individual needs to exert greater control over their blood sugar levels. Many times, diabetics will insist that they are doing a successful job at monitoring their blood glucose levels, until their hemoglobin A1C results come back with results greater than 7.0%.
It is not unusual for diabetics to become frustrated, or overwhelmed with the task of managing their blood glucose, administering insulin and eating a well balanced diet. Those diabetics, who have led a sedentary life style, are over weight, drink and or smoke, are placing their health in jeopardy by not adhering to their blood glucose monitoring regime. Finger sticks two to four times a day are not pleasant. Combine that with the insulin injections, and it is no wonder that many diabetics continue to ignore their medical problem. Also, many diabetics will say that they feel good, so there is no reason to monitor their blood glucose carefully. What the diabetic needs to understand is that although they may feel well, their blood glucose can still be at a level that is physiologically destructive. A blood glucose level of 160mg/dl may not make the diabetic notice any physical symptoms, but internally that extra sugar can break down muscle tissue, affect their kidneys and start plaque build up in their arteries by raising their LDL's (low density lipoproteins). Family, friends and visiting nurses can help the diabetic manage their blood glucose consistently. Those members of the family who buy the groceries should keep healthy foods on hand for snack time such as yogurts, carrots, fruit, nuts, and whole grain cereals. Family members should try to eat the same foods as their diabetic member. Limiting carbonated beverages, cakes, cookies and processed sweets in the household will help the diabetic family member realize that they are important and help them to adhere to a well balanced diet. It is important for the diabetic family member to know that they are not alone.
Friends can help in a similar fashion by suggesting a healthy restaurant when dinning out, such as Mediterranean or sea food cuisine. The visiting nurse can help by meeting with the diabetic client and the rest of the family, offering praise, support and knowledge. Praise and encouragement from the nurse can help renew the clients hope and the family's commitment to the health of their loved one. The visiting nurse can bring new knowledge about treatments and tests, verify that the client is using the equipment properly and assess the injection sites. They can also bring supplies to the home, such as syringes, alcohol wipes and brochures.
Diabetic support groups are also very helpful. Family members should encourage their loved one to attend and accompany them. The more knowledgeable a family is about their loved ones illness the better they will be at helping them manage their condition successfully.
Family members need to encourage their diabetic loved one to express their feelings. Let them weep, cry, yell and or scream. Give them the freedom to express their emotions in an accepting and loving environment. Whether the diabetic is six or sixty, diabetes can make one feel all alone, and this can lead to apathy towards their illness. Family and friends can play a crucial role in helping the diabetic manage their blood sugar so that they can live a long, healthy and happy life.
Below is a list of some of the diabetic support groups.
References:
1. Lewis, Heiitkemper, Dirkesen, Medical Surgical Nursing 6th ed., Copyright 2006, Mosby, St. Louis., pages 1273 -1278.
2. www.defeatdiabetes.org/support_groups
3. www.accu-chek.com
4. www.Type2Diabetes-Info.com
5. www.ChildrensDiabetesFdn.org
6. www.diabetesinmichigan.org
7. www.diabetesmonitor.com
The nursing entrance test study guide provides nurses the assistance they need with the nursing entrance test. The nursing study guide helps nurses. Written by a Professor of Education for nurses, the guide has over 600 pages with details answers to every question.
Reference: Nurses Learning Center
It is not unusual for diabetics to become frustrated, or overwhelmed with the task of managing their blood glucose, administering insulin and eating a well balanced diet. Those diabetics, who have led a sedentary life style, are over weight, drink and or smoke, are placing their health in jeopardy by not adhering to their blood glucose monitoring regime. Finger sticks two to four times a day are not pleasant. Combine that with the insulin injections, and it is no wonder that many diabetics continue to ignore their medical problem. Also, many diabetics will say that they feel good, so there is no reason to monitor their blood glucose carefully. What the diabetic needs to understand is that although they may feel well, their blood glucose can still be at a level that is physiologically destructive. A blood glucose level of 160mg/dl may not make the diabetic notice any physical symptoms, but internally that extra sugar can break down muscle tissue, affect their kidneys and start plaque build up in their arteries by raising their LDL's (low density lipoproteins). Family, friends and visiting nurses can help the diabetic manage their blood glucose consistently. Those members of the family who buy the groceries should keep healthy foods on hand for snack time such as yogurts, carrots, fruit, nuts, and whole grain cereals. Family members should try to eat the same foods as their diabetic member. Limiting carbonated beverages, cakes, cookies and processed sweets in the household will help the diabetic family member realize that they are important and help them to adhere to a well balanced diet. It is important for the diabetic family member to know that they are not alone.
Friends can help in a similar fashion by suggesting a healthy restaurant when dinning out, such as Mediterranean or sea food cuisine. The visiting nurse can help by meeting with the diabetic client and the rest of the family, offering praise, support and knowledge. Praise and encouragement from the nurse can help renew the clients hope and the family's commitment to the health of their loved one. The visiting nurse can bring new knowledge about treatments and tests, verify that the client is using the equipment properly and assess the injection sites. They can also bring supplies to the home, such as syringes, alcohol wipes and brochures.
Diabetic support groups are also very helpful. Family members should encourage their loved one to attend and accompany them. The more knowledgeable a family is about their loved ones illness the better they will be at helping them manage their condition successfully.
Family members need to encourage their diabetic loved one to express their feelings. Let them weep, cry, yell and or scream. Give them the freedom to express their emotions in an accepting and loving environment. Whether the diabetic is six or sixty, diabetes can make one feel all alone, and this can lead to apathy towards their illness. Family and friends can play a crucial role in helping the diabetic manage their blood sugar so that they can live a long, healthy and happy life.
Below is a list of some of the diabetic support groups.
References:
1. Lewis, Heiitkemper, Dirkesen, Medical Surgical Nursing 6th ed., Copyright 2006, Mosby, St. Louis., pages 1273 -1278.
2. www.defeatdiabetes.org/support_groups
3. www.accu-chek.com
4. www.Type2Diabetes-Info.com
5. www.ChildrensDiabetesFdn.org
6. www.diabetesinmichigan.org
7. www.diabetesmonitor.com
The nursing entrance test study guide provides nurses the assistance they need with the nursing entrance test. The nursing study guide helps nurses. Written by a Professor of Education for nurses, the guide has over 600 pages with details answers to every question.
Reference: Nurses Learning Center
Monday, June 22, 2009
Diabetes Management as a Family Issue
As of 2008, there is no cure for either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. This may seem like a dim outlook for many people, and I certainly wasn’t happy to hear it when my husband came home from a doctor’s appointment with the news he had diabetes, Type 2. There is no cure, as I knew already. Adding to this bleak moment, in his hand were sheets of paper describing how to manage this problem.
Little did I know we were both going to turn a corner and head into the healthiest living of our lives. Fourteen years later, management strategies continue resulting in good results. While there will always be room for improvement, adapting to this way of life has been beneficial to both of us.
Proper management begins with a trip to the doctors for proper medical diagnosis. Then, you arm yourself with as much information as possible about the type of diabetes you are diagnosed with. All management begins with controlling the glucose cycle. This cycle is affected by two factors: absorbance of glucose into the bloodstream and blood levels of insulin to control the transport out.
An individual’s glucose level is very sensitive to both diet and exercise, so change in either should first be discussed with your physician. My diabetic spouse began a journey of eating better and regular exercise. It seems every individual has their issues with food and with exercise. Basically, his lifestyle relationship to food used to be: all of it and to exercise: none of it. We both began to eat well and exercise regularly and in accordance to National Standards. This means at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, and a diet of small, but regular meals including 5 vegetables per day. Good results yield good results. My spouse found giving up the extra calories in cakes and cookies, hamburgers and French fries a sad thing. And only at first. He still eats those items, as an occasional treat, but now prefers “square” meals as they make him feel better longer.
As a part of management, he still checks his glucose levels at least once a day. Sometimes he checks it several times. He adjusted so well to his new lifestyle; he actually had to return to the doctor to get less dosage of his medications. No two cases are ever the same, so there is no guarantee this will happen to everyone. Some people may go off medication entirely, some may get worse. However, the application of good management techniques and watching glucose levels gives a person a good handle on this disease. And there is no reason why one shouldn’t. Glucose meters are readily available and are quite easy to use with a little practice and patience. With a small drop of blood to the testing strip attached to the glucose meter, the user is given the number, which represents their blood sugar level.
My spouse went a step further in management. He was fortunate to receive diabetic counseling with a registered RN. This is a free service through our medical insurance plan. Every three months he contacts her, and they talk about all aspects, perfect or not, of his management practices from A to Z.
In summary, learned and adapting to a change in lifestyle can really put a person out. For our household, it was a very small price to pay for a change in feeling better, longer, all day, with no further illness showing up, and turning the corner into our mid-life years looking and feeling our best.
Reference: http://marginsxs.com/health.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Diabetes Management Lowers the Hazards of Complications
There are serious complications that can result from having diabetes and these include; blindness, kidney disease and heart attack. Diabetes management is very critical to make certain that these types of complications do not happen. When individuals have had a diagnosis of diabetes, they typically have high levels of anxiety due to what they have heard some of the extreme stories of individuals with diabetes complications.
Fortunately, diabetes management can result in a major difference in the life of a person who has diabetes. People can live good lives through careful planning, healthy eating, added exercise and the right medication. Diabetes management is the ultimate factor to a good life despite a serious illness such as this.
The first step in diabetes management is a consultation with a qualified doctor in regards to the basics of diabetes. Your doctor will likely make a recommendation of drug therapy for maintenance of the disease. The use of insulin has been utilized for numerous years in order to control the harmful effects of diabetes that might lead to complications.
You will find that there are other drug therapies that may be a satisfactory replacement for insulin therapy. Once the right medications are prescribed, the individual should look into other tactics for diabetes management. The persons primary care doctor might give advice on the additional diabetes management regimen while other medical professionals may be conferred with as well. People in the nutrition field typically have excellent advice for people afflicted with diabetes.
Diabetes Management Incorporates, Exercise, Healthy Diet And Medications.
Medications that are given by a doctor are very critical to the treatment and management of diabetes, yet the treatment should go farther than just the medications. There are numerous steps that a diabetic can take to improve their life despite this serious condition.
People who have diabetes should never smoke since this habit is counterproductive to their overall health which is taxed by diabetes. Getting into some healthy habits is also a good idea for peoples management of diabetes. A big difference in health can happen to a diabetic through healthy eating habits. They should consume regular meals as well as healthy snacks. Their diets should incorporate ample amounts of vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
Exercise is a very important component in diabetes management. Physicians as well as other professionals in the medical field should stress this point in all their appointments and consultations with people who have diabetes. Diabetics can select the kind of exercise that is best suited for their own personal circumstances.
The exercise that they do end up choosing should be done on a regular basis and in a vigorous manner. Diabetics should attempt to attempt to exercise at a minimum of three days a week for at least thirty minutes each time. These guidelines are an absolute minimum. The ideal exercise scenario is for the diabetic to exercise everyday if possible. Biking, swimming or jogging are excellent exercises for diabetics, however there are other exercises that are beneficial as well.
Diabetes has the potential to bring serious complications, yet diabetes management is certainly possible for the most ideal results. Diabetes management when followed in a religious fashion should assist each person with diabetes to avoid the very critical complications that happen from the wrong care of this type of condition.
Reference: Korbin Newlyn, Diabetes Control
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Diabetes Management
As the school year winds down, parents of children with diabetes may want to take a few minutes to evaluate their child's relationship with the school. Was the school staff able to handle any problems that arose this year? "There needs to be really good communication between the parent and the school," says Virginia Zamudio, R.N., M.S.N., C.D.E. and past president of the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
Assessing how things are going and establishing effective diabetes management at school can yield a variety of positive results, including:
* Promoting a healthy, productive learning environment (when your child is experiencing lows, it is very difficult for him or her to learn)
* Reducing school absences and classroom disruptions
* Creating an effective response in a diabetes-related emergency
The younger the child, the more important it is to check in with the school on a week-to-week basis. Age matters: A recently diagnosed kindergartner will need a much different approach than the one you'd take with a high school senior who has been managing diabetes since childhood.
At every age, however, you should talk with your child regularly about how things are going. In a little heart-to-heart, you might help him or her become adept at recognizing signs of trouble and asking for help if and when it's needed. You also have to give school personnel enough information so that you can trust they will look out for your child's welfare.
Provide the school with an individual action plan from your child's doctor that gives instructions on: testing, shots, oral medications for low blood sugar problems, dietary requirements (e.g., need for snacks), and explicit plans for handling low and high blood sugar.
"If the nurse isn't available, even the bus driver and other school personnel need to be able to recognize if your child is having symptoms of hypoglycemia and offer a form of quick-acting sugar," Zamudio says. Work to establish an overall diabetes-friendly environment. The American Diabetes Association's Safe at School campaign recommends that capable students should be allowed to self-manage their diabetes in the classroom and during school activities. To learn more about diabetes management at school, go to diabetes.org/advocacy-and-legalresources/discrimination/school/safeschool.jsp
Open communication between you, your child and the school staff is the key. With a diabetes management plan in place at school, you and your child can rest easier knowing the right care will be given when it's needed.
Reference: Kalia Doner, health publication,
Assessing how things are going and establishing effective diabetes management at school can yield a variety of positive results, including:
* Promoting a healthy, productive learning environment (when your child is experiencing lows, it is very difficult for him or her to learn)
* Reducing school absences and classroom disruptions
* Creating an effective response in a diabetes-related emergency
The younger the child, the more important it is to check in with the school on a week-to-week basis. Age matters: A recently diagnosed kindergartner will need a much different approach than the one you'd take with a high school senior who has been managing diabetes since childhood.
At every age, however, you should talk with your child regularly about how things are going. In a little heart-to-heart, you might help him or her become adept at recognizing signs of trouble and asking for help if and when it's needed. You also have to give school personnel enough information so that you can trust they will look out for your child's welfare.
Provide the school with an individual action plan from your child's doctor that gives instructions on: testing, shots, oral medications for low blood sugar problems, dietary requirements (e.g., need for snacks), and explicit plans for handling low and high blood sugar.
"If the nurse isn't available, even the bus driver and other school personnel need to be able to recognize if your child is having symptoms of hypoglycemia and offer a form of quick-acting sugar," Zamudio says. Work to establish an overall diabetes-friendly environment. The American Diabetes Association's Safe at School campaign recommends that capable students should be allowed to self-manage their diabetes in the classroom and during school activities. To learn more about diabetes management at school, go to diabetes.org/advocacy-and-legalresources/discrimination/school/safeschool.jsp
Open communication between you, your child and the school staff is the key. With a diabetes management plan in place at school, you and your child can rest easier knowing the right care will be given when it's needed.
Reference: Kalia Doner, health publication,
Friday, June 19, 2009
Diabetes Management
Being diagnosed with diabetes usually means adjusting your daily routine and adapting a diabetes management plan. For example, depending on the type of diabetes that you have, you might have to plan your medication to fit in with your meals. That is not necessarily as big an adjustment as it might seem. Most of the time, it will only involve remembering to take your medication before, during or after your meal, provided that your meals are spaced at regular intervals. Treatment and diabetes management is an obvious step in coping with diabetes, but diet and exercise can also have a big role to play.
Diabetes is a health problem in which there is not enough glucose in your blood to regulate your blood sugar levels. There are three main types of diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes, it means that your body does not create enough insulin to regulate your blood sugar levels. Usually this is because the insulin cells in your pancreas have been destroyed, and your body can no longer produce enough insulin. It is also known as insulin dependent diabetes, as regular insulin injections are currently the only available treatment. Type 1 diabetes rarely occurs after the age of 40.
If you have type 2 diabetes, your body does produce insulin, but it is not used efficiently enough to control your blood sugar levels. It is also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes, as treatment can come in the form of tablets, as well as insulin injections. Diet and exercise have a huge role in controlling type 2 diabetes, and can sometimes control it without the need for other types of treatment. Type 2 diabetes does not usually develop until after the age of 40, although it has been known to occur in people who are much younger than that.
Diabetes can also occur in pregnant women of any age. This is known as gestational diabetes. Although it is mostly only temporary, and will disappear after you have given birth, some women with gestational diabetes will go on to become a type 2 diabetic when they are older.
Your diet can have a big impact on your blood sugar levels and your diabetes management plan. It is important for diabetics to keep their blood sugar levels to an acceptable level - if they are too high or too low, it can cause medical problems. It is vital that you follow a balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Cut down on food that contains lots of starch and carbohydrates. Contrary to what you might think, it is actually carbohydrates, not sugar, which have an effect on your blood sugar levels. Any foods that are rich in carbohydrates are going to increase your blood sugar levels so it is essential that you limit the amount of bread, pasta and potatoes that you eat. You should still eat some carbohydrates, but keep an eye on how much. Generally, carbohydrates and starchy foods should be eaten at the start of meals.
Reference: http://www.a1diabetestips.com
Diabetes is a health problem in which there is not enough glucose in your blood to regulate your blood sugar levels. There are three main types of diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes, it means that your body does not create enough insulin to regulate your blood sugar levels. Usually this is because the insulin cells in your pancreas have been destroyed, and your body can no longer produce enough insulin. It is also known as insulin dependent diabetes, as regular insulin injections are currently the only available treatment. Type 1 diabetes rarely occurs after the age of 40.
If you have type 2 diabetes, your body does produce insulin, but it is not used efficiently enough to control your blood sugar levels. It is also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes, as treatment can come in the form of tablets, as well as insulin injections. Diet and exercise have a huge role in controlling type 2 diabetes, and can sometimes control it without the need for other types of treatment. Type 2 diabetes does not usually develop until after the age of 40, although it has been known to occur in people who are much younger than that.
Diabetes can also occur in pregnant women of any age. This is known as gestational diabetes. Although it is mostly only temporary, and will disappear after you have given birth, some women with gestational diabetes will go on to become a type 2 diabetic when they are older.
Your diet can have a big impact on your blood sugar levels and your diabetes management plan. It is important for diabetics to keep their blood sugar levels to an acceptable level - if they are too high or too low, it can cause medical problems. It is vital that you follow a balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Cut down on food that contains lots of starch and carbohydrates. Contrary to what you might think, it is actually carbohydrates, not sugar, which have an effect on your blood sugar levels. Any foods that are rich in carbohydrates are going to increase your blood sugar levels so it is essential that you limit the amount of bread, pasta and potatoes that you eat. You should still eat some carbohydrates, but keep an eye on how much. Generally, carbohydrates and starchy foods should be eaten at the start of meals.
Reference: http://www.a1diabetestips.com
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Successful Diabetic Management
There are by and large two distinct types of diabetes and type 2 diabetic is very common with those who are obese and lead inactive lifestyles such as being a couch potato. It is also known as adult onset diabetes as it contrasts with type 1 diabetes and which typically form later in your adult life when the pancreas lost the facility to manufacture insulin that your body require.
When you are afflicted with the following symptoms, fix an appointment your doctor as soon as possible: extreme thirst, extreme urination, inexplicable weight loss, vaginal itching, blurred vision, wound that takes too long to recuperate, fatigue and weakness, headaches, existence of sugar in urine, elevated levels of blood sugar.
With the existence of such symptoms and if you have a family history of having diabetes and are obese, immediately seek the advice of a physician. Types 2 diabetes can cause severe long term complications such as loss of eye sight, amputation of the limbs, kidney failure, heart attack, etc. Do not be complacent if you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as your inability to follow doctor's order might compromise your quality of life.
With type 2 diabetes, there is no available cure and the best answer is through exercise, diet and medications, Type 2 diabetes can be dealt with only if you are disciplined by staying clear of sweet things, reducing your weight to a manageable level and when it comes to fruit, though healthy, consume moderately as many types of fruit do contain sugar.
Keep to an exercise regiment and if you are unable to participate in sports, try to do a thirty minutes brisk walk around your neighborhood every day. Take your medications on a regular basis and keep to your appointment with your physician. Plan your meal well and avoid too much salts and sugar.
Type 2 diabetic is manageable with no requirement for insulin injection but discipline is vital. With a successful diabetic management plan, type 2 diabetic can be controlled and your lifestyles do not have to compromise. With the right exercise and regular medications, diet also play an important part and you can acquire delicious diabetic recipes by following the recipes at www.healthydiabeticrecipe.com. A healthy diabetic recipe need not be bland but one you can enjoy.
With all the proper diabetic management techniques, it need not be a chore and your diabetic diet can be just as appetizing. Diabetes though a severe condition, need not be life threatening if there is successful diabetic management system.
Reference: http://www.healthydiabeticrecipe.com/
When you are afflicted with the following symptoms, fix an appointment your doctor as soon as possible: extreme thirst, extreme urination, inexplicable weight loss, vaginal itching, blurred vision, wound that takes too long to recuperate, fatigue and weakness, headaches, existence of sugar in urine, elevated levels of blood sugar.
With the existence of such symptoms and if you have a family history of having diabetes and are obese, immediately seek the advice of a physician. Types 2 diabetes can cause severe long term complications such as loss of eye sight, amputation of the limbs, kidney failure, heart attack, etc. Do not be complacent if you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as your inability to follow doctor's order might compromise your quality of life.
With type 2 diabetes, there is no available cure and the best answer is through exercise, diet and medications, Type 2 diabetes can be dealt with only if you are disciplined by staying clear of sweet things, reducing your weight to a manageable level and when it comes to fruit, though healthy, consume moderately as many types of fruit do contain sugar.
Keep to an exercise regiment and if you are unable to participate in sports, try to do a thirty minutes brisk walk around your neighborhood every day. Take your medications on a regular basis and keep to your appointment with your physician. Plan your meal well and avoid too much salts and sugar.
Type 2 diabetic is manageable with no requirement for insulin injection but discipline is vital. With a successful diabetic management plan, type 2 diabetic can be controlled and your lifestyles do not have to compromise. With the right exercise and regular medications, diet also play an important part and you can acquire delicious diabetic recipes by following the recipes at www.healthydiabeticrecipe.com. A healthy diabetic recipe need not be bland but one you can enjoy.
With all the proper diabetic management techniques, it need not be a chore and your diabetic diet can be just as appetizing. Diabetes though a severe condition, need not be life threatening if there is successful diabetic management system.
Reference: http://www.healthydiabeticrecipe.com/
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Diabetes Managment
Proper diabetes management is critical in preventing serious long-term complications arising from high blood sugar. Unmanaged (or
poorly managed) diabetes can lead to medical complications as serious as blindness, emergency amputations, or permanent damage to
internal organs. Obviously, diabetes management is something every diabetic must take very seriously.
The cornerstone of diabetes management is keeping your blood sugar as regular, and within healthy levels, as possible. All of the other
effects of diabetes stem from the effects of high blood sugar. Luckily, today's diabetic has a wide variety of home equipment
available for regularly monitoring blood sugar levels. By keeping close track of your blood sugar throughout the day, you can learn
your 'normal' responses to your medications, different foods and eating schedules, track the effects of a regular exercise program,
and discuss these patterns with your doctor, to adapt the management of your diabetes even more effectively.
The basis of blood sugar management is usually a combination of medication and diet. Type I diabetics must take insulin because their
body does not produce it properly. Management of Type I diabetes needs to be very precise, so the diabetic's need for insulin matches
the dose they are taking, preventing both high blood sugar and dangerous drops in blood sugar as well (hypoglycemia).
In Type II diabetes the body gradually becomes resistant to insulin over a span of many years. Although insulin is still produced, the
body cannot use it effectively. Type II diabetics may take pills to help their body become more receptive to insulin.
In either case becoming familiar with the Glycemic Index, which shows which foods cause blood sugar levels to rise faster than others,
is an important part of proper dietary management of diabetes. Foods with a high Glycemic Index will make blood sugar rise very
rapidly, and should be avoided. Sugars and refined carbohydrates ('white' pasta, white bread, etc.) are among the things at the top of
the list, while whole grains (complex carbohydrates) are lower on the index, and proteins are near the bottom. Becoming familiar with
the Glycemic Index, and finding which foods you like are safest for management of your blood sugar can make overall management of your diabetes much easier.
Regular exercise is an important part of long term management of diabetes. Since peripheral neuropathy often has serious effects on
muscle mass and control in the arms and legs, muscle-building exercises can be an important way of managing some of the physical
effects of diabetes. Developing an effective weight training routine you can do easily in your own home may make this part of your
diabetes management easier than committing to going to a gym regularly.
The onset of Type II diabetes is strongly correlated with overweight. In some cases, if Type II diabetes is diagnosed early enough,
and it is a mild enough case, proper diet combined with regular exercise may lead to the disappearance of diabetic symptoms. While
there is a very strong chance the diabetes will return later in life, adding a few more years of good health will certainly help
minimize side effects later in life, and will be good 'training' for proper diabetes management when it becomes necessary again. While
While exercise can never 'cure' Type I diabetes, the different metabolic characteristics of fat versus muscle cells still make
exercise in important part of managing even Type I diabetes.
Diabetes management can be a complex process, but understanding the basics of your medication, healthy dietary choices and appropriate
and regular exercise will provide a strong foundation for successful management of your diabetes throughout your life.
poorly managed) diabetes can lead to medical complications as serious as blindness, emergency amputations, or permanent damage to
internal organs. Obviously, diabetes management is something every diabetic must take very seriously.
The cornerstone of diabetes management is keeping your blood sugar as regular, and within healthy levels, as possible. All of the other
effects of diabetes stem from the effects of high blood sugar. Luckily, today's diabetic has a wide variety of home equipment
available for regularly monitoring blood sugar levels. By keeping close track of your blood sugar throughout the day, you can learn
your 'normal' responses to your medications, different foods and eating schedules, track the effects of a regular exercise program,
and discuss these patterns with your doctor, to adapt the management of your diabetes even more effectively.
The basis of blood sugar management is usually a combination of medication and diet. Type I diabetics must take insulin because their
body does not produce it properly. Management of Type I diabetes needs to be very precise, so the diabetic's need for insulin matches
the dose they are taking, preventing both high blood sugar and dangerous drops in blood sugar as well (hypoglycemia).
In Type II diabetes the body gradually becomes resistant to insulin over a span of many years. Although insulin is still produced, the
body cannot use it effectively. Type II diabetics may take pills to help their body become more receptive to insulin.
In either case becoming familiar with the Glycemic Index, which shows which foods cause blood sugar levels to rise faster than others,
is an important part of proper dietary management of diabetes. Foods with a high Glycemic Index will make blood sugar rise very
rapidly, and should be avoided. Sugars and refined carbohydrates ('white' pasta, white bread, etc.) are among the things at the top of
the list, while whole grains (complex carbohydrates) are lower on the index, and proteins are near the bottom. Becoming familiar with
the Glycemic Index, and finding which foods you like are safest for management of your blood sugar can make overall management of your diabetes much easier.
Regular exercise is an important part of long term management of diabetes. Since peripheral neuropathy often has serious effects on
muscle mass and control in the arms and legs, muscle-building exercises can be an important way of managing some of the physical
effects of diabetes. Developing an effective weight training routine you can do easily in your own home may make this part of your
diabetes management easier than committing to going to a gym regularly.
The onset of Type II diabetes is strongly correlated with overweight. In some cases, if Type II diabetes is diagnosed early enough,
and it is a mild enough case, proper diet combined with regular exercise may lead to the disappearance of diabetic symptoms. While
there is a very strong chance the diabetes will return later in life, adding a few more years of good health will certainly help
minimize side effects later in life, and will be good 'training' for proper diabetes management when it becomes necessary again. While
While exercise can never 'cure' Type I diabetes, the different metabolic characteristics of fat versus muscle cells still make
exercise in important part of managing even Type I diabetes.
Diabetes management can be a complex process, but understanding the basics of your medication, healthy dietary choices and appropriate
and regular exercise will provide a strong foundation for successful management of your diabetes throughout your life.
Reference: akhilesh singh, http://akhileshsingh2100.googlepages.com
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Managing Gestational Diabetes With Diet and Exercise
For the pregnant woman nothing is more important then the health and well being of her unborn baby. Gestational diabetes is a disease that all soon to be mothers need to be aware of because if left untreated it can have serious health consequences for both the mother and baby. Because of this risk all mothers who are under a doctors or midwives care are routinely screened during their second trimester for gestational diabetes.
The majority of women who have gestational diabetes are unaware of their condition because most of the time the normal symptoms associated with diabetes are not present. The more overt signs include frequent urination, extreme thirst and hunger, and fatigue, all of which can be caused by high blood sugar levels. Whether they show symptoms or not the Glucose Challenge Test given during the second trimester will rule out whether or not diabetes should be a concern during a woman's pregnancy.
The most effective way to manage gestational diabetes is through a combination of diet and exercise. This only makes sense because these methods are the most easily accomplished help control high blood sugar levels. The first thing that must be done is replacing simple sugars in the diet with complex carbohydrates. This means avoiding high sugar drinks and foods such as soft drinks, fruit juices, candy, and refined bread products. Simple sugars are quickly assimilated into the blood stream and are a major cause of sugar spikes, which can be dangerous for both mother and baby.
Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, from sources such as fruits (which still must eaten in moderation because of their high sugar content) and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes take longer to digest and provide a sustained source of dietary energy, keeping blood glucose levels at a more normal state. It is also important to balance carbohydrate intake with the proper amount of protein and fiber. Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is important for all pregnant women, but much more so for those with gestational diabetes.
The other half of managing diabetes during pregnancy is through exercise. The need for insulin is reduced by exercise because the uptake of glucose by muscle cells is increased during exercise resulting in improved blood sugar control. Exercise will also help to reduce the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the body, reducing the risk of certain cardiovascular problems that are associated with diabetes.
Walking, yoga, swimming, and expectant mother aerobics classes are all good ways to get the exercise you need. Just thirty minutes a day several times a week is a good starting point. It is important to discuss any exercise program with you doctor before you start, but unless there are complications that prevent getting regular exercise staying in shape while pregnant is good for both the mother and baby. Just remember to keep the exercise routine low-impact.
Gestational diabetes can be effectively controlled with a combination of diet and exercise. If you are diagnosed with this condition it is important to work closely with you health care providers to keep it under control, for both the baby's and your own well being.
Reference: Diabetic Diet Plans, Andrew Bicknell
The majority of women who have gestational diabetes are unaware of their condition because most of the time the normal symptoms associated with diabetes are not present. The more overt signs include frequent urination, extreme thirst and hunger, and fatigue, all of which can be caused by high blood sugar levels. Whether they show symptoms or not the Glucose Challenge Test given during the second trimester will rule out whether or not diabetes should be a concern during a woman's pregnancy.
The most effective way to manage gestational diabetes is through a combination of diet and exercise. This only makes sense because these methods are the most easily accomplished help control high blood sugar levels. The first thing that must be done is replacing simple sugars in the diet with complex carbohydrates. This means avoiding high sugar drinks and foods such as soft drinks, fruit juices, candy, and refined bread products. Simple sugars are quickly assimilated into the blood stream and are a major cause of sugar spikes, which can be dangerous for both mother and baby.
Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, from sources such as fruits (which still must eaten in moderation because of their high sugar content) and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes take longer to digest and provide a sustained source of dietary energy, keeping blood glucose levels at a more normal state. It is also important to balance carbohydrate intake with the proper amount of protein and fiber. Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is important for all pregnant women, but much more so for those with gestational diabetes.
The other half of managing diabetes during pregnancy is through exercise. The need for insulin is reduced by exercise because the uptake of glucose by muscle cells is increased during exercise resulting in improved blood sugar control. Exercise will also help to reduce the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the body, reducing the risk of certain cardiovascular problems that are associated with diabetes.
Walking, yoga, swimming, and expectant mother aerobics classes are all good ways to get the exercise you need. Just thirty minutes a day several times a week is a good starting point. It is important to discuss any exercise program with you doctor before you start, but unless there are complications that prevent getting regular exercise staying in shape while pregnant is good for both the mother and baby. Just remember to keep the exercise routine low-impact.
Gestational diabetes can be effectively controlled with a combination of diet and exercise. If you are diagnosed with this condition it is important to work closely with you health care providers to keep it under control, for both the baby's and your own well being.
Reference: Diabetic Diet Plans, Andrew Bicknell
Monday, June 15, 2009
Gestational Diabetes Symptoms - How To Manage Gestational Diabetes During Your Pregnancy
Unlike the symptoms in diabetes type 1 and 2, gestational diabetes symptoms are hardly recognized as signs of diabetes due to the pregnant condition of a woman. They are often manifested in the form of excessive thirst and frequency in urination, but are usually treated as part of the child-bearing stage.
The main gestational diabetes symptom indicative of the disease is the elevation of the blood sugar levels. Hence, great care should be taken that high blood sugar levels should be treated with utmost urgency in order to avoid any complications that can affect the woman’s pregnant condition. The following information about gestational diabetes may be useful to any pregnant woman:
The Root Causes of Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy involves the active participation of your placenta as it produces hormones to sustain you and the developing baby in your womb. However, these hormones have the tendency to render your cells resistant to insulin.
As you enter the second and third trimesters, the more hormones are secreted since your pregnant body demands it; this however makes it more difficult for the insulin to help your cells absorb glucose.
The pancreas tries to help by producing more insulin to thwart the insulin resistance of the cells, however, there is now an over production of insulin, which was not successful in opening the cells to glucose absorption. Glucose in the blood increases, insulin level increases yet the body cells remain wanting in glucose supplement, due to its resistance to insulin.
You may now experience excessive thirstiness and frequently urinate to pass the excess glucose out of your system. These now are the gestational diabetes symptoms taking place.
Who are Prone to Gestational Diabetes?
1. Gestational diabetes may occur in any woman who is 25 years or older, but some women have greater risks in developing gestational diabetes.
2. Women with familial history of developing gestational diabetes from where she may have acquired the genetic deficiency.
3. Women who were pregnant before and likewise developed gestational diabetes during the previous pregnancy. Usually this is true among women whose baby weighed about 9 pounds upon delivery or those who experienced an unexplained stillbirth.
4. Pregnant women who were already overweight even before the onset of the pregnancy.
5. For unexplained reasons, statistics show that women who belonged to the following ethnicity: African, Hispanics, American Indian or Asian are prone to develop gestational diabetes during their pregnancies.
Managing Gestational Diabetes during Pregnancy
Address your pregnancy with more concern by making more trips to your health care provider for pre-natal checkups. This is very important particularly during the last three months of pregnancy for constant monitoring of your blood sugar level.
Ask your health care provider for a referral, regarding other health professionals who can help you in managing your gestational diabetes during the term of your pregnancy. This may be an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian or a diabetes educator. In extreme cases, your health care provider may refer you to a doctor who specializes in high-risk pregnancies.
These professionals can help you in all aspects of gestational diabetes to ensure that your diabetes disorder will not lead to any complications that may endanger your life and that of your baby’s.
If you are among those women who have a high risk of developing gestational diabetes, do not wait for gestational diabetes symptoms to take place before taking the proper preventive courses of action.
Reference: Alvin Hopkinson, http://www.minusdiabetes.com
The main gestational diabetes symptom indicative of the disease is the elevation of the blood sugar levels. Hence, great care should be taken that high blood sugar levels should be treated with utmost urgency in order to avoid any complications that can affect the woman’s pregnant condition. The following information about gestational diabetes may be useful to any pregnant woman:
The Root Causes of Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy involves the active participation of your placenta as it produces hormones to sustain you and the developing baby in your womb. However, these hormones have the tendency to render your cells resistant to insulin.
As you enter the second and third trimesters, the more hormones are secreted since your pregnant body demands it; this however makes it more difficult for the insulin to help your cells absorb glucose.
The pancreas tries to help by producing more insulin to thwart the insulin resistance of the cells, however, there is now an over production of insulin, which was not successful in opening the cells to glucose absorption. Glucose in the blood increases, insulin level increases yet the body cells remain wanting in glucose supplement, due to its resistance to insulin.
You may now experience excessive thirstiness and frequently urinate to pass the excess glucose out of your system. These now are the gestational diabetes symptoms taking place.
Who are Prone to Gestational Diabetes?
1. Gestational diabetes may occur in any woman who is 25 years or older, but some women have greater risks in developing gestational diabetes.
2. Women with familial history of developing gestational diabetes from where she may have acquired the genetic deficiency.
3. Women who were pregnant before and likewise developed gestational diabetes during the previous pregnancy. Usually this is true among women whose baby weighed about 9 pounds upon delivery or those who experienced an unexplained stillbirth.
4. Pregnant women who were already overweight even before the onset of the pregnancy.
5. For unexplained reasons, statistics show that women who belonged to the following ethnicity: African, Hispanics, American Indian or Asian are prone to develop gestational diabetes during their pregnancies.
Managing Gestational Diabetes during Pregnancy
Address your pregnancy with more concern by making more trips to your health care provider for pre-natal checkups. This is very important particularly during the last three months of pregnancy for constant monitoring of your blood sugar level.
Ask your health care provider for a referral, regarding other health professionals who can help you in managing your gestational diabetes during the term of your pregnancy. This may be an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian or a diabetes educator. In extreme cases, your health care provider may refer you to a doctor who specializes in high-risk pregnancies.
These professionals can help you in all aspects of gestational diabetes to ensure that your diabetes disorder will not lead to any complications that may endanger your life and that of your baby’s.
If you are among those women who have a high risk of developing gestational diabetes, do not wait for gestational diabetes symptoms to take place before taking the proper preventive courses of action.
Reference: Alvin Hopkinson, http://www.minusdiabetes.com
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The Infant Risk Factor of Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes brings a variety serious risk factors for any infant whose mother suffers its effects. Most of the problems caused to the growing fetus are a result of high blood glucose levels which makes controlling sugar intake so important. This is true of the woman with either preexisting diabetes or gestational diabetes because the increased risk associated with this disease left uncontrolled include both congenital birth defects and fetal death.
One of the most serious problems associated with a diabetic mother is ketoacidosis, which is an increase in the acidity of her blood caused by high blood glucose levels. Fetal death rates are increased by 50% from this complication because the fetal enzyme system can no longer function in a high acid environment.
Another major factor in fetal death rates in diabetic pregnancies is the risk of congenital birth defects. This risk occurs in 5 to 10 percent of all pregnancies in which diabetes is a factor. Medical research has shown that the increased risk of birth defects is brought about by a multitude of factors that include high blood sugar levels during the early part of pregnancy.
The heart, central nervous system, and skeletal system can all be affected in the growing fetus. Septal defects, coarctation of the aorta, and transposition of the great vessels are all fetal heart defects that are at an increased risk for gestational diabetes. The central nervous system can suffer from hydrocephalus, meningomyelocele, and ancephaly. Sacral agenisis is a disorder specific to gestational diabetes in which the lumbar spine and sacrum are unable to develop correctly. This has the effect of severely stunting the development of the lower extremities.
Macrosomia, which is excessive growth and fat storage, is another risk factor for gestational diabetes. Babies born with this condition are overly large for their gestational age but it can be controlled if the mother keeps her blood glucose levels under control. Large amounts of glucose crossing the placenta are the primary cause of this problem in which the fetus produces large volumes of insulin to deal with it. This over supply of insulin causes hyperinsulinism and hyperglycemia which is the primary factor in macrosomic babies. Babies who suffer from this condition are unable to be delivered vaginally because of their large size so a c-section must be done.
The reverse of macrosomia can also occur in a diabetic mother. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a condition caused by changes in the mother's vascular system and leads to a gestationally small baby. These vascular changes compromise the blood flow to the fetus, which restricts the amount of nutrients the fetus receives.
High fetal insulin levels also contribute to respiratory distress syndrome in which the enzymes needed for surfactant production are inhibited. Surfactant is a lining that coats the lungs and allows newborns to breathe when they are born.
The last major risk for babies born to diabetic mothers is Polycythemia in which to many red blood cells are being produced. This creates an inability for the mother's blood to release oxygen which affects the fetal liver's ability to metabolize bilirubin that is being synthesized by the over abundance of red blood cells.
The risk factors for babies from gestational diabetes are very high. This is why it is important that all pregnant women be tested for this form of diabetes during their pregnancy. Women who already have type 1 or 2 diabetes upon getting pregnant will need to follow a strict diet, exercise and medical regimen overseen by their health care team to ensure the normal development of their baby. Gestational diabetes does pose many dangers to the unborn fetus but with proper management and care the outlook is very positive.
Reference: Diabetic Diet Plans by Clicking Here., Andrew Bicknell
One of the most serious problems associated with a diabetic mother is ketoacidosis, which is an increase in the acidity of her blood caused by high blood glucose levels. Fetal death rates are increased by 50% from this complication because the fetal enzyme system can no longer function in a high acid environment.
Another major factor in fetal death rates in diabetic pregnancies is the risk of congenital birth defects. This risk occurs in 5 to 10 percent of all pregnancies in which diabetes is a factor. Medical research has shown that the increased risk of birth defects is brought about by a multitude of factors that include high blood sugar levels during the early part of pregnancy.
The heart, central nervous system, and skeletal system can all be affected in the growing fetus. Septal defects, coarctation of the aorta, and transposition of the great vessels are all fetal heart defects that are at an increased risk for gestational diabetes. The central nervous system can suffer from hydrocephalus, meningomyelocele, and ancephaly. Sacral agenisis is a disorder specific to gestational diabetes in which the lumbar spine and sacrum are unable to develop correctly. This has the effect of severely stunting the development of the lower extremities.
Macrosomia, which is excessive growth and fat storage, is another risk factor for gestational diabetes. Babies born with this condition are overly large for their gestational age but it can be controlled if the mother keeps her blood glucose levels under control. Large amounts of glucose crossing the placenta are the primary cause of this problem in which the fetus produces large volumes of insulin to deal with it. This over supply of insulin causes hyperinsulinism and hyperglycemia which is the primary factor in macrosomic babies. Babies who suffer from this condition are unable to be delivered vaginally because of their large size so a c-section must be done.
The reverse of macrosomia can also occur in a diabetic mother. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a condition caused by changes in the mother's vascular system and leads to a gestationally small baby. These vascular changes compromise the blood flow to the fetus, which restricts the amount of nutrients the fetus receives.
High fetal insulin levels also contribute to respiratory distress syndrome in which the enzymes needed for surfactant production are inhibited. Surfactant is a lining that coats the lungs and allows newborns to breathe when they are born.
The last major risk for babies born to diabetic mothers is Polycythemia in which to many red blood cells are being produced. This creates an inability for the mother's blood to release oxygen which affects the fetal liver's ability to metabolize bilirubin that is being synthesized by the over abundance of red blood cells.
The risk factors for babies from gestational diabetes are very high. This is why it is important that all pregnant women be tested for this form of diabetes during their pregnancy. Women who already have type 1 or 2 diabetes upon getting pregnant will need to follow a strict diet, exercise and medical regimen overseen by their health care team to ensure the normal development of their baby. Gestational diabetes does pose many dangers to the unborn fetus but with proper management and care the outlook is very positive.
Reference: Diabetic Diet Plans by Clicking Here., Andrew Bicknell
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Are You Suffering Gestational Diabetes?
During pregnancy, women can develop a form of diabetes known as gestational diabetes. In most cases, these women have never been diagnosed with this condition before their pregnancies. Although gestational diabetes places the woman’s pregnancy in a high risk category, it is more than possible for her to have a normal delivery and birth with the proper medical treatment.
Approximately 4 % of pregnant women will develop this condition. With diabetes in the pregnant woman, the blood sugar or glucose level becomes elevated. This can lead to medical complications for both the mother and child. Therefore, the woman needs to follow special precautions throughout the pregnancy.
When gestational diabetes develops in a person, the body experiences difficulty processing any sugar or any glucose. In a person without diabetes, the sugar is processed into energy that the body uses to perform daily activities and functions. Since the sugar is not getting processed properly, both the mother and the baby could gain more weight than is desirable.
It is possible that the hormones pregnancy generates circumvent the proper use of insulin during the pregnancy. Without the proper amount of insulin, the blood sugar cannot be processes. Hence, a build up of blood sugar occurs along with the development of gestational diabetes.
One of the steps that needs to be taken when gestational diabetes occurs is to monitor the woman’s weight gain carefully as well as her blood sugar levels. Two changes are usually incorporated into a pregnant woman’s lifestyle if she is diagnosed with gestational diabetes or with a great risk for developing it.
The first is to restrict the calorie intake by limiting certain foods, specifically simple sugars such as candy, cakes, cookies, and pies. The second is to increase the woman’s level of exercise during the pregnancy to restrict weight gain. Severe cases of gestational diabetes might require medical treatment, such as insulin injections, this is often very rare.
The likelihood of developing this disease is small since it only affects approximately 4 % of pregnant women. Moreover, certain risk factors can be used to predict the chances of a pregnant woman developing this disease.
One of the risk factors for developing gestational diabetes is the existence of a first order relative who has diabetes type 2. Having a large baby who was nine pounds or more during a previous pregnancy is also a risk factor. In most cases that involve gestational diabetes, the disease goes away once the woman has delivered her baby.
The midwife and the doctor will take care of you if you do develop gestational diabetes. Rest and care will go a long way to aid a person if they do come down with gestational diabetes.
Reference: Marlon Dirk , http://www.a1diabetestips.com
Approximately 4 % of pregnant women will develop this condition. With diabetes in the pregnant woman, the blood sugar or glucose level becomes elevated. This can lead to medical complications for both the mother and child. Therefore, the woman needs to follow special precautions throughout the pregnancy.
When gestational diabetes develops in a person, the body experiences difficulty processing any sugar or any glucose. In a person without diabetes, the sugar is processed into energy that the body uses to perform daily activities and functions. Since the sugar is not getting processed properly, both the mother and the baby could gain more weight than is desirable.
It is possible that the hormones pregnancy generates circumvent the proper use of insulin during the pregnancy. Without the proper amount of insulin, the blood sugar cannot be processes. Hence, a build up of blood sugar occurs along with the development of gestational diabetes.
One of the steps that needs to be taken when gestational diabetes occurs is to monitor the woman’s weight gain carefully as well as her blood sugar levels. Two changes are usually incorporated into a pregnant woman’s lifestyle if she is diagnosed with gestational diabetes or with a great risk for developing it.
The first is to restrict the calorie intake by limiting certain foods, specifically simple sugars such as candy, cakes, cookies, and pies. The second is to increase the woman’s level of exercise during the pregnancy to restrict weight gain. Severe cases of gestational diabetes might require medical treatment, such as insulin injections, this is often very rare.
The likelihood of developing this disease is small since it only affects approximately 4 % of pregnant women. Moreover, certain risk factors can be used to predict the chances of a pregnant woman developing this disease.
One of the risk factors for developing gestational diabetes is the existence of a first order relative who has diabetes type 2. Having a large baby who was nine pounds or more during a previous pregnancy is also a risk factor. In most cases that involve gestational diabetes, the disease goes away once the woman has delivered her baby.
The midwife and the doctor will take care of you if you do develop gestational diabetes. Rest and care will go a long way to aid a person if they do come down with gestational diabetes.
Reference: Marlon Dirk , http://www.a1diabetestips.com
Thursday, June 11, 2009
What is Gestational Diabetes?
If your blood sugar level first becomes too high when you are pregnant, you have gestational diabetes. It usually goes away after the baby is born.
High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby. Your baby may grow too large, which can cause problems during delivery.
Your baby may also be born with low blood sugar. But with treatment, most women with gestational diabetes are able to control their blood sugar and give birth to healthy babies.
Risk Factors
In gestational diabetes, blood sugar levels return to normal after delivery. However, the woman faces a higher lifelong risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and her baby is also more likely to develop the disease later in life. Gestational diabetes is believed
to be associated with:
· larger babies, and thus an increased chance of delivery by caesarean section
· infant respiratory distress syndrome,
· low blood sugar levels at birth, and
· prolonged newborn jaundice.
What causes gestational diabetes?
As the pregnancy progresses, the mother's energy needs increase. Coupled with this, the placenta produces hormones that help the baby grow and develop. These hormones also block the action of the mother's insulin. This is called insulin resistance. The pregnant woman needs extra insulin so the glucose can get from the blood into the cells where it is used for energy. From about 24 weeks, insulin needs in pregnancy can be two or three times higher than normally required.
If the body is unable to meet this requirement, then diabetes develops Ante-natal Care
· Ante-natal care should be hospital-based, from a multi-disciplinary team
· Individualise insulin regimens and recommend 4-times daily glucose monitoring.
· Aim to maintain glucose 4-7 mmol/L and HbA1c within the normal non-diabetic range.
· Remember insulin requirements increase progressively from the 2nd trimester until the last month of gestation, when a slight fall-off may be noted
Why there is a need to take care of gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes can harm you and your baby, so you need to consider about it seriously and start caring at once. The main aim of gestational diabetes treatment is to keep blood glucose levels equal to those of normal pregnant women. It needs a planned meal and scheduled physical activity, even blood glucose testing and insulin injections if required. If gestational diabetes is taken care off properly, reduces the risk of a cesarean section birth that high weight babies may require.
Diagnosis
The guidelines for diagnosing GDM in Australia are essentially unchanged from those recommended for use in Australasia in 1991.22
Although there are no uniform international criteria for the diagnosis of GDM, commonly used criteria are those of O'Sullivan and Mahan23 and the World Health Organization (WHO).24 One problem with the development of absolute diagnostic criteria is the lack of evidence that perinatal mortality is increased in pregnancies associated with mild degrees of hyperglycaemia.
New drug for gestational diabetes
Doctors have proven the safety of anti-diabetic drug Metformin, and found the tablet has no adverse affects for mother or child.
Gestational diabetes affects five per cent of pregnancies, but that number is several times higher for indigenous women
Reference: james sameul , first pregnancy symptoms directory,
High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby. Your baby may grow too large, which can cause problems during delivery.
Your baby may also be born with low blood sugar. But with treatment, most women with gestational diabetes are able to control their blood sugar and give birth to healthy babies.
Risk Factors
In gestational diabetes, blood sugar levels return to normal after delivery. However, the woman faces a higher lifelong risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and her baby is also more likely to develop the disease later in life. Gestational diabetes is believed
to be associated with:
· larger babies, and thus an increased chance of delivery by caesarean section
· infant respiratory distress syndrome,
· low blood sugar levels at birth, and
· prolonged newborn jaundice.
What causes gestational diabetes?
As the pregnancy progresses, the mother's energy needs increase. Coupled with this, the placenta produces hormones that help the baby grow and develop. These hormones also block the action of the mother's insulin. This is called insulin resistance. The pregnant woman needs extra insulin so the glucose can get from the blood into the cells where it is used for energy. From about 24 weeks, insulin needs in pregnancy can be two or three times higher than normally required.
If the body is unable to meet this requirement, then diabetes develops Ante-natal Care
· Ante-natal care should be hospital-based, from a multi-disciplinary team
· Individualise insulin regimens and recommend 4-times daily glucose monitoring.
· Aim to maintain glucose 4-7 mmol/L and HbA1c within the normal non-diabetic range.
· Remember insulin requirements increase progressively from the 2nd trimester until the last month of gestation, when a slight fall-off may be noted
Why there is a need to take care of gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes can harm you and your baby, so you need to consider about it seriously and start caring at once. The main aim of gestational diabetes treatment is to keep blood glucose levels equal to those of normal pregnant women. It needs a planned meal and scheduled physical activity, even blood glucose testing and insulin injections if required. If gestational diabetes is taken care off properly, reduces the risk of a cesarean section birth that high weight babies may require.
Diagnosis
The guidelines for diagnosing GDM in Australia are essentially unchanged from those recommended for use in Australasia in 1991.22
Although there are no uniform international criteria for the diagnosis of GDM, commonly used criteria are those of O'Sullivan and Mahan23 and the World Health Organization (WHO).24 One problem with the development of absolute diagnostic criteria is the lack of evidence that perinatal mortality is increased in pregnancies associated with mild degrees of hyperglycaemia.
New drug for gestational diabetes
Doctors have proven the safety of anti-diabetic drug Metformin, and found the tablet has no adverse affects for mother or child.
Gestational diabetes affects five per cent of pregnancies, but that number is several times higher for indigenous women
Reference: james sameul , first pregnancy symptoms directory,
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Gestational Diabetes Test - What to Expect
In pregnancies today, having a screening for symptom of gestational diabetes has become very common. The test is given between the 24th-28th week of pregnancy when this form of diabetes will show up at its height. While women with gestational diabetes can still deliver normal healthy babies, if left untreated, high blood sugar levels can cause problems for both you and your baby. Why is it necessary to be tested for gestational diabetes? Let's take a closer look.
Gestational Diabetes Screening
Until recently, testing for symptom of gestational diabetes was not included as routine prenatal care for most women, unless you had diabetes prior to becoming pregnant. In 2005, researchers reported results from a study that tracked women who were pregnant and had gestational diabetes. The women who received proper medical treatment for diabetes all had healthier babies and fewer complications than those who had no treatment. Hence, the importance of being screened.
Your doctor will most likely have you take what is called the glucose challenge test. What happens is that you'll be given a special glucose solution to drink when you come in for your appointment. It is simply an extra sweet solution that sort of tastes like a soft drink.
Next, you'll wait for an hour and the doctor will draw a blood sample from your arm. The results will be known within a day or two.
The reason for the hour delay is to give the glucose drink time to work through your system and see how your body's insulin reacts. Does your pancreas produce enough insulin to offset the glucose? Or, does your body succumb to the increase and maintain a high blood sugar level? This test will show if you in fact have symptoms of gestational diabetes.
A normal and healthy blood sugar level following the test is below 140 mg/dL. If you're below that number you're fine, and no further testing needs to be done.
If you're blood glucose level is above 140 mg/dL, don't panic. You'll then be given a second test to confirm any diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
Follow Up Gestational Diabetes Test
For the follow up glucose test, you will need to fast overnight before the test for at least 8 hours. You'll be asked to have nothing but water during that time.
You'll then be given another glucose solution to drink, but this time your blood sugar levels are checked every hour for 3 straight hours. If your blood sugar is high for two of those three hours, you will be diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
If in fact it is confirmed that you have symptom of gestational diabetes, your doctor will most likely put you on a special diet and exercise program for the duration of your pregnancy. In some cases daily insulin medication may also be needed
Reference: Alien Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes diet
Gestational Diabetes Screening
Until recently, testing for symptom of gestational diabetes was not included as routine prenatal care for most women, unless you had diabetes prior to becoming pregnant. In 2005, researchers reported results from a study that tracked women who were pregnant and had gestational diabetes. The women who received proper medical treatment for diabetes all had healthier babies and fewer complications than those who had no treatment. Hence, the importance of being screened.
Your doctor will most likely have you take what is called the glucose challenge test. What happens is that you'll be given a special glucose solution to drink when you come in for your appointment. It is simply an extra sweet solution that sort of tastes like a soft drink.
Next, you'll wait for an hour and the doctor will draw a blood sample from your arm. The results will be known within a day or two.
The reason for the hour delay is to give the glucose drink time to work through your system and see how your body's insulin reacts. Does your pancreas produce enough insulin to offset the glucose? Or, does your body succumb to the increase and maintain a high blood sugar level? This test will show if you in fact have symptoms of gestational diabetes.
A normal and healthy blood sugar level following the test is below 140 mg/dL. If you're below that number you're fine, and no further testing needs to be done.
If you're blood glucose level is above 140 mg/dL, don't panic. You'll then be given a second test to confirm any diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
Follow Up Gestational Diabetes Test
For the follow up glucose test, you will need to fast overnight before the test for at least 8 hours. You'll be asked to have nothing but water during that time.
You'll then be given another glucose solution to drink, but this time your blood sugar levels are checked every hour for 3 straight hours. If your blood sugar is high for two of those three hours, you will be diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
If in fact it is confirmed that you have symptom of gestational diabetes, your doctor will most likely put you on a special diet and exercise program for the duration of your pregnancy. In some cases daily insulin medication may also be needed
Reference: Alien Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes diet
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Gestational Diabetes Causes, Symptoms, Cure or Treatment
Gestational diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels that is first recognized during pregnancy. About 7% of all pregnant women in the U.S. are diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
Most women who have gestational diabetes give birth to healthy babies, especially when they control their blood sugar, eat a healthy diet, exercise, and keep a healthy weight.
Diagnosis
A glucose screening test is usually performed between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy, which involves drinking a glucose drink followed by measurement of glucose levels after a one-hour interval.
If this test shows an increased blood sugar level, another test will be performed after a few days of following a special diet. The second test also involves drinking a glucose drink, and results are measured at three-hour intervals.
Causes
As the pregnancy progresses, the mother's energy needs increase. Coupled with this, the placenta produces hormones that help the baby grow and develop. These hormones also block the action of the mother's insulin. This is called insulin resistance. The pregnant woman needs extra insulin so the glucose can get from the blood into the cells where it is used for energy. From about 24 weeks, insulin needs in pregnancy can be two or three times higher than normally required. If the body is unable to meet this requirement, then diabetes develops. When the pregnancy is over and the insulin needs return to normal, the diabetes usually disappears.
Symptoms
Generally, gestational diabetes does not cause any symptoms. Subtle signs, such as fatigue or excessive thirst and urination, may sometimes occur, but many women without gestational diabetes also experience these changes late in pregnancy. Because the condition cannot be diagnosed on the basis of the mother's symptoms, glucose testing must be done to detect it.
Cure and Treatment
The cure for gestational diabetes is the cessation of those hormones that block it. This only happens when the patient gives birth, which may be several weeks from the time it was detected. Women who are predisposed should be checked early for their levels of glucose, lest they be affected by gestational diabetes. If you are diagnosed to have gestational diabetes, you are advised to lower down your blood glucose levels by eating a healthy diet. This means that the carbohydrates that you eat should be limited to be able to maintain normal blood glucose levels. Exercise is also suggested as part of the daily routine to lower blood sugar although it is not recommended in high risk pregnancies. The glucose levels in the blood should be monitored at least three times a day, after every meal. For those taking insulin, they also have to test themselves before meals to be able to keep blood glucose levels normal.
A cure for Diabetes has not been found yet. However, it can be controlled. Ways to control diabetes are: maintaining blood glucose levels, blood fat levels and weight. Controlling diabetes is very important and should be supervised by a medical doctor. When diabetes is controlled, it will help prevent serious complications such as: infections, kidney damage, eye damage, nerve damage to feet and heart disease.
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Most women who have gestational diabetes give birth to healthy babies, especially when they control their blood sugar, eat a healthy diet, exercise, and keep a healthy weight.
Diagnosis
A glucose screening test is usually performed between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy, which involves drinking a glucose drink followed by measurement of glucose levels after a one-hour interval.
If this test shows an increased blood sugar level, another test will be performed after a few days of following a special diet. The second test also involves drinking a glucose drink, and results are measured at three-hour intervals.
Causes
As the pregnancy progresses, the mother's energy needs increase. Coupled with this, the placenta produces hormones that help the baby grow and develop. These hormones also block the action of the mother's insulin. This is called insulin resistance. The pregnant woman needs extra insulin so the glucose can get from the blood into the cells where it is used for energy. From about 24 weeks, insulin needs in pregnancy can be two or three times higher than normally required. If the body is unable to meet this requirement, then diabetes develops. When the pregnancy is over and the insulin needs return to normal, the diabetes usually disappears.
Symptoms
Generally, gestational diabetes does not cause any symptoms. Subtle signs, such as fatigue or excessive thirst and urination, may sometimes occur, but many women without gestational diabetes also experience these changes late in pregnancy. Because the condition cannot be diagnosed on the basis of the mother's symptoms, glucose testing must be done to detect it.
Cure and Treatment
The cure for gestational diabetes is the cessation of those hormones that block it. This only happens when the patient gives birth, which may be several weeks from the time it was detected. Women who are predisposed should be checked early for their levels of glucose, lest they be affected by gestational diabetes. If you are diagnosed to have gestational diabetes, you are advised to lower down your blood glucose levels by eating a healthy diet. This means that the carbohydrates that you eat should be limited to be able to maintain normal blood glucose levels. Exercise is also suggested as part of the daily routine to lower blood sugar although it is not recommended in high risk pregnancies. The glucose levels in the blood should be monitored at least three times a day, after every meal. For those taking insulin, they also have to test themselves before meals to be able to keep blood glucose levels normal.
A cure for Diabetes has not been found yet. However, it can be controlled. Ways to control diabetes are: maintaining blood glucose levels, blood fat levels and weight. Controlling diabetes is very important and should be supervised by a medical doctor. When diabetes is controlled, it will help prevent serious complications such as: infections, kidney damage, eye damage, nerve damage to feet and heart disease.
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Monday, June 8, 2009
What Exactly Is This "Gestational Diabetes"?
Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. It is one of the top health complications that a woman has to face during pregnancy. Indeed a double curse!
If the woman had gestational diabetes during pregnancy then she is most likely to pass it on to the child. So, if a woman has gestational diabetes during pregnancy, there is an increased risk of developing diabetes for both mother and child. Timely knowledge about this condition, goes to control it effectively by diet and exercise. After the baby is born, the mother and the child both recoup their original health.
One problem gives room for a series of problems. The major risk is the birth of a fat baby. The condition is known as macrosomia. The baby by birth will have its own problems, the common one being damage to its shoulders during birth.
Some basic precautions have to be taken to prevent the risk of gestational diabetes. It is taking recourse to natural methods again! Make it a point to lose weight, if you are overweight. Be careful and choosy about your food, and above all, do exercises regularly. This type of diabetes is a temporary condition, a passing phase, that occurs during pregnancy.
There is another risk for the baby. It may develop breathing problems.
The exact causes of the gestational diabetes are not known yet. But there are certain clues and possibilities, why gestational diabetes occurs! It is insulin resistance.
The baby, as it grows, is supported by the placenta. Hormones help the baby develop. But the hormones also do a damaging act. They block the action of the mother's insulin in her body. The mother's body finds it hard to use insulin, so her requirement of insulin goes up by 300 % and gestational diabetes is the result!
Utmost care is needed to combat gestational diabetes, as it concerns the health of the mother as well as that of the baby. Food choices are of paramount importance. This will have beneficial effects on the health of your baby's growth. If you are fit and healthy, the risk of cesarean section birth can also be avoided.
In many cases, it has been found that gestational diabetes leads to type II diabetes later.
Do exercises regularly even during pregnancy, but only after consulting your doctor. This is the formative period for you as well as for the baby. Proper exercises provide strength to your body and act favorably for the growth of the baby within.
Shut the door on the face of the diabetes, even if it pleads that it is only gestation. This evil does not deserve mercy.
Reference: Ashish Jain http://www.diabitieslife.com
If the woman had gestational diabetes during pregnancy then she is most likely to pass it on to the child. So, if a woman has gestational diabetes during pregnancy, there is an increased risk of developing diabetes for both mother and child. Timely knowledge about this condition, goes to control it effectively by diet and exercise. After the baby is born, the mother and the child both recoup their original health.
One problem gives room for a series of problems. The major risk is the birth of a fat baby. The condition is known as macrosomia. The baby by birth will have its own problems, the common one being damage to its shoulders during birth.
Some basic precautions have to be taken to prevent the risk of gestational diabetes. It is taking recourse to natural methods again! Make it a point to lose weight, if you are overweight. Be careful and choosy about your food, and above all, do exercises regularly. This type of diabetes is a temporary condition, a passing phase, that occurs during pregnancy.
There is another risk for the baby. It may develop breathing problems.
The exact causes of the gestational diabetes are not known yet. But there are certain clues and possibilities, why gestational diabetes occurs! It is insulin resistance.
The baby, as it grows, is supported by the placenta. Hormones help the baby develop. But the hormones also do a damaging act. They block the action of the mother's insulin in her body. The mother's body finds it hard to use insulin, so her requirement of insulin goes up by 300 % and gestational diabetes is the result!
Utmost care is needed to combat gestational diabetes, as it concerns the health of the mother as well as that of the baby. Food choices are of paramount importance. This will have beneficial effects on the health of your baby's growth. If you are fit and healthy, the risk of cesarean section birth can also be avoided.
In many cases, it has been found that gestational diabetes leads to type II diabetes later.
Do exercises regularly even during pregnancy, but only after consulting your doctor. This is the formative period for you as well as for the baby. Proper exercises provide strength to your body and act favorably for the growth of the baby within.
Shut the door on the face of the diabetes, even if it pleads that it is only gestation. This evil does not deserve mercy.
Reference: Ashish Jain http://www.diabitieslife.com
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Gestational Diabetes Diet Plan
Gestational diabetes is one of the diabetes which is found during the pregnancy. It is during the pregnancy that the insulin becomes higher and causes difficulty for deliveries. During the pregnancy it is done as it will be helpful to both the mother and the child.
For more information meet : dr jack
Gestational diabetes is the diabetes that is found for the first time during pregnancy. It can be defined as carbohydrate intolerance of variable severity with onset during pregnancy. Diabetes means the blood sugar is too high. Among 1000 pregnant women three to eight are affected with this disease. The body produces the glucose which is good for your body but too much of glucose production is not good or it is harmful to body. When it occurs during the pregnancy then it harms the baby which is growing in the uterus.
This gestational diabetes occurs mainly during the pregnancy and disappears after delivery. The test of this gestational diabetes is done during the 24th or 28th week of pregnancy. This disease does not occur to all the pregnant women and it also does not cause any life threatening as the symptoms are mild. The increase in the maternal glucose makes the risk for the baby that includes size at birth, birth trauma, low blood sugar, jaundice and sometimes the fetus also dies with in the womb. This can be control and completely cured with the treatment of herbal and natural supplements
The causes for this diabetes are the changes that take place in the women body during pregnancy. There is a change in the hormones and weight gain which are the part of healthy pregnancy. But when this change takes place then it makes difficult for the body to take up the hormones called insulin.
It can be controlled if the woman maintains the blood sugar levels during her pregnancy and it reduces the risk to the baby during the delivery. The risk factors are if you are:
older enough for pregnant
unexplained death of your fetus in the past
previous baby weighing less than 9 pounds
birth defect in previous child and recurred infections
if a family background of diabetes
if an African American, America Indian, Asian American
if you are overweight
if your previous baby weighed only 9 pounds
if you are referred to be as predicaments before you got pregnant.
The gestational check up is done by the physician according to the need. The physician or the health care taker will recommend for the gestational diabetes test to check the glucose level in the blood. The blood glucose level may be checked at your first visit after your conformation as pregnant. If it is normal then it will be checked sometimes during the 24th or 28th week of pregnancy.
Some of the symptoms that are founded for this gestational diabetes are:
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Weight loss in spite of weight gain
Fatigue
Nausea and vomit
Frequent infection including those of bladder, vaginal or skin.
Blurred vision
So it is an urge need to control the glucose level during the pregnancy is to keep the fetus healthy and have a healthy safe delivery. There should be frequent check ups during pregnancy as it would be helpful for the close monitoring of the fetus and the mother. The self check or self monitoring helps the women to keep her fit and away from this gestational diabetes. There should be frequent tests of the fetus its growth and well being so that there is no problem in the delivery. The health care provider checks the heart beat of your baby and the moment so that whether the baby is well doing or not.
During pregnancy it's an urge need to maintain dietary management provided by the health care provider to have adequate nutrients, proteins, and calories in the diet you daily intake. So to have a control of this gestational diabetes it is an urge need that there should be planned meal, physical activities and insulin's or medications if needed.
The planned meal consists of limited sweets, three small meals and three snacks per day, have a care about the intake of the carbohydrates that is when it is needed, should include fiber in the meals that is fresh vegetables or fruits, grains, cereals and other healthy food. Physical activity consists of swimming, walking, some easy asanas which are good at pregnancy and the exercises suggested by your health care provider. Some women need insulin though there meal is planned or have a physical activity. So this will be provided by the health care provider.
For most of the women this gestational diabetes goes away after delivery. This can be checked after 6 to 12 weeks of the delivery. But you should be careful enough when your gestational diabetes disappears after your delivery. But it has a chance to occur when your get second pregnancy or this can also turn to diabetes type 2 in the future.
Reference: dr jack
For more information meet : dr jack
Gestational diabetes is the diabetes that is found for the first time during pregnancy. It can be defined as carbohydrate intolerance of variable severity with onset during pregnancy. Diabetes means the blood sugar is too high. Among 1000 pregnant women three to eight are affected with this disease. The body produces the glucose which is good for your body but too much of glucose production is not good or it is harmful to body. When it occurs during the pregnancy then it harms the baby which is growing in the uterus.
This gestational diabetes occurs mainly during the pregnancy and disappears after delivery. The test of this gestational diabetes is done during the 24th or 28th week of pregnancy. This disease does not occur to all the pregnant women and it also does not cause any life threatening as the symptoms are mild. The increase in the maternal glucose makes the risk for the baby that includes size at birth, birth trauma, low blood sugar, jaundice and sometimes the fetus also dies with in the womb. This can be control and completely cured with the treatment of herbal and natural supplements
The causes for this diabetes are the changes that take place in the women body during pregnancy. There is a change in the hormones and weight gain which are the part of healthy pregnancy. But when this change takes place then it makes difficult for the body to take up the hormones called insulin.
It can be controlled if the woman maintains the blood sugar levels during her pregnancy and it reduces the risk to the baby during the delivery. The risk factors are if you are:
older enough for pregnant
unexplained death of your fetus in the past
previous baby weighing less than 9 pounds
birth defect in previous child and recurred infections
if a family background of diabetes
if an African American, America Indian, Asian American
if you are overweight
if your previous baby weighed only 9 pounds
if you are referred to be as predicaments before you got pregnant.
The gestational check up is done by the physician according to the need. The physician or the health care taker will recommend for the gestational diabetes test to check the glucose level in the blood. The blood glucose level may be checked at your first visit after your conformation as pregnant. If it is normal then it will be checked sometimes during the 24th or 28th week of pregnancy.
Some of the symptoms that are founded for this gestational diabetes are:
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Weight loss in spite of weight gain
Fatigue
Nausea and vomit
Frequent infection including those of bladder, vaginal or skin.
Blurred vision
So it is an urge need to control the glucose level during the pregnancy is to keep the fetus healthy and have a healthy safe delivery. There should be frequent check ups during pregnancy as it would be helpful for the close monitoring of the fetus and the mother. The self check or self monitoring helps the women to keep her fit and away from this gestational diabetes. There should be frequent tests of the fetus its growth and well being so that there is no problem in the delivery. The health care provider checks the heart beat of your baby and the moment so that whether the baby is well doing or not.
During pregnancy it's an urge need to maintain dietary management provided by the health care provider to have adequate nutrients, proteins, and calories in the diet you daily intake. So to have a control of this gestational diabetes it is an urge need that there should be planned meal, physical activities and insulin's or medications if needed.
The planned meal consists of limited sweets, three small meals and three snacks per day, have a care about the intake of the carbohydrates that is when it is needed, should include fiber in the meals that is fresh vegetables or fruits, grains, cereals and other healthy food. Physical activity consists of swimming, walking, some easy asanas which are good at pregnancy and the exercises suggested by your health care provider. Some women need insulin though there meal is planned or have a physical activity. So this will be provided by the health care provider.
For most of the women this gestational diabetes goes away after delivery. This can be checked after 6 to 12 weeks of the delivery. But you should be careful enough when your gestational diabetes disappears after your delivery. But it has a chance to occur when your get second pregnancy or this can also turn to diabetes type 2 in the future.
Reference: dr jack
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