How many Grams of Carbs should someone with type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes intake a day?

September 28, 2009 | 1 Comment

I am waiting for my second round of blood work to come back with the results as to whether or not i have gestational diabetes. My OB said she is pretty sure it will come back positive so while im waiting for the final results i want to make sure im not ingesting to many carbs. What is the suggested intake of carbs for someone with gestational diabetes and/or Type 2 diabetes?

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Hi, What are some possible ideas of what a government can do to decrease the risk of Diabetes, type 2? – Thanx

September 4, 2009 | 1 Comment

It is possible to prevent type 2 Diabetes, especially if it is not in one’s genes. What are some responsobilities the government can take up to help. For example, so far I have: 1) More medical research 2) Preventive care covered by Health insurance. What are some other possible suggestions? – Thank you for your help.

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How does diabetes (type 2), pancreatitus, and high tryglycerides tie together?

September 1, 2009 | 1 Comment

I have type 2 diabetes, and severely high tryglycerides, and chronic pancreatitus. I have already had to have a portion of my pancreas removed. I just want to know how it all ties together, and what exactly do tryglycerides do?

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Kinds & Treatment Of Diabetes Affected Through Diabetic Indian Food

March 3, 2009 | Comments Off

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that has reached serious proportions and affects around 5% of the population or more than 50 million people of India. The incidence of diabetics in urban India has increased 20 times in the last 20 years! Indians are also genetically more prone to diabetes. India has the largest number of diabetes patients in the world followed by China and then by United States. There is high prevalence of Type II diabetes in Chennai, South India. Westernization of life style and eating habits are primarily responsible for increasing prevalence of diabetes in India. Traditional Indian food like dal, rice, roti and palak are better in place of meat.
Asrava, Mutratisara, and Madhumeha are the Indian names of diabetes.

Diet:
Diet plays an important role in the treatment of diabetes. The most important step in a diabetes diet is to control the intake of simple carbohydrate and consume fibre rich indian food. Instead of 3 heavy meals it is good to have 5-6 small meals.
At least 5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables should be included in the diet. Certain juices like, tomato, pomegranate, amla and karela and fruits like apple, jamun and grapefruit and foods like oats, bran and black channa are especially beneficial for diabetics.
It is important that you have dinner a couple of hours before bedtime and do not skip meals. Junk foods should be avoided completely as they provide empty calories and may even lead to a sudden increase in blood sugar. Excessive oil, salt, alcohol and coffee should also be avoided.

There are two types of Diabetes, namely, Type I and Type II
• A study has found that breastfed children are less likely to get type I diabetes and the chances are 50 % than the never breastfed children.
• It has also been suggested that Vitamin D3 deficiency may be important in development of Type I diabetes. Environmental factors also contribute towards the development of Type I diabetes
• Type II diabetes is more complex but comparatively easy to treat if this is diagnosed at early stages when the body is still producing insulin.
• Physical exercise required is small but has to be regular and for prolonged period of time. Walking for 45 min

A Mahendiratta provides articles about Indian recipe for those of you who are wondering what a indian diet for diabetes.

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Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Failure

February 24, 2009 | Comments Off

 

As part of a series on diabetes care, we’ve posted a new page covering diabetes and potential kidney disease.  Kidneys problems can arise with diabetes and like all of the potential secondary problems that arise with diabetes the first basic caution is to be vigilant in monitoring your blood glucose levels and : Keep your blood glucose as close to normal as you can. 

Kidneys problems don’t necessarily show symptoms in the early stages, and we’ve suggested regular check-ups of blood and urine as part of a strategy for keeping up good general health alongside diabetes.

You can get more information on regular testing, what happens if your kidneys do begin to fail and treatments that are available.

Hope the information in this page will be valuable to you in your management of good health with diabetes.

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