Signs of Diabetes
Many people have diabetes without being aware of it. If he hasn’t already done the test you should ask your doctor if you should be tested for diabetes.
Diabetes is a debilitating disease that can strike anyone at any time from infancy to old age. Many people are walking around today with it and haven’t a clue. It can be treated and you can lead a normal life if you eat right, take your medication, and follow your doctors instructions.
The most important thing is your diet. You will have to eat a low carb diet of veggies, fruits, dairy,whole grains,few white starchy foods, no sugar or very low sugar, lean meat if you are a flesh eater. Few or no juices. Juices are loaded with carbs that hit your blood stream instantly. The magical word is carbs. You will have to count them diligently. And watch your serving sizes of everything. We have gotten to the state that we eat nearly twice the amount of food that we need. If you don’t have diabetes this diet could prevent you from developing it.
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Changes in your diet can be a big help in controlling diabetes or avoiding it altogether. Poorly controlled diabetes can damage the heart, skin, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, feet, and the brain. There isn’t an organ in your body that diabetes will not harm. Uncontrolled it will wear your body out, make you sluggish and depressed. It will sap your energy and steal your enthusiasm for life.
Here are some of the signs to watch out for; Recurrent vaginal yeast infections, extreme thirst, tingleing in the extremities, blurred vision, gum infections, fatigue, trouble concentrating, poor wound healing, unexplained weight loss or unexplained weight gain.
You can help yourself by following a good diet, exercising with a will and keeping a good attitude. Your doctor will order these tests to test for diabetes;
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A fasting blood sugar test, in which your blood sugar levels are tested after fasting for 8 hours. An oral glucose tolerance test, in which your blood sugar is tested after you drink a sweet liquid that contains glucose, a type of sugar.
If you or someone in your family has diabetes, this sites will be helpful with diet and living with diabetes.
http://www.healthmad.com/Conditions-and-Diseases/Living-With-Diabetes.62699
http://www.healthmad.com/Industry/Hospital-and-Cleanliness.81664
http://www.healthmad.com/Healthcare-Industry/Consult-YOur-Pharmacist.138256
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Michael Degenhardt | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
This is very informative and so well laid out for the reader. Thank you for sharing this. Michael
ML Sheldon | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Good article!
I’m scared of diabetes because it runs in my family. Every time something comes up that could be a potential symptom, I go all paranoid.
*shudders*
Anywho.
I enjoyed your article.
Don’t forget about the extreme thirst symptom!
papaleng | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
a very interesting and very informative article, take it from me a diabetic.
kate smedley | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
I have a friend who has concerns over having diabetes, I will forward this article to her. A must read for anyone with any concerns in this area.
Betty Carew | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Ruby your so right, my hubby and daughter had diabetes for years , they were always testing so she tested me one day three years ago, I was at 23 which was high. I had no symtoms at all but did see my doc. He confirmed i was diabetic. I now have mine under control unlike my daughter (5 needles a day) or my hubby who sufffers from a lots of the symtoms that go with it. This is a very important article Ruby and a wake up call for many that think they don’t have it to be tested as soon as possible.
CutestPrincess | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
thanks for sharing… everyone should know about this..
{cher} | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
I’ve been a diabetes advocate for years, as I was first diagnosed at age 28 after passing out at work, with a reading of 525. If you know about glucose levels, that’s FIVE TIMES what it should be. Since then, I’ve lost over 60 lbs, and although it’s a struggle, it’s worth it for my health, my son and those I love to keep me around longer.
Jo Oliver | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Ruby,
Thank you for raising awareness! Very well composed and informative!
Joni Keith | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Diabetes is very serious. The lifestyle you have indicated is good for even people who don’t suffer from diabetes. Thank you.
Dee Gold | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
thanks for sharing this
V Frost | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for this. We think my son may have this. I appreciate the info.
C A Johnson | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Great article, Ruby. Diabetes runs in my family. My father and my grandmother suffer from it. It’s really important that I take care of myself to make sure that I don’t get it too.
PR Mace | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Well researched. Well written. Good job, Ruby.
Ruby Hawk | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Thanks to all of you for your interest and for your time. My partner suffers from diabetes and we take it very seriously. It is nothing to fool around with. We all should be checked from time to time.
ML, thanks for pointing out that I left the extreme thirst off. I will fix that right away.
Yaffle, Lucky for you that your daughter tested you.
If any of you have any doubts or any symptoms be tested right away and good luck to you.
Daisy Peasblossom | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Very valuable advice. I began weight after age forty, so had myself tested, as I was thirsty a lot of the time. So far, I’m not. But the diet outlined is good for anyone.
Southgate | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Informative and useful.Thanks
NA Staffieri | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Good article, Ruby. Very informative and helpful.
CHAN LEE PENG | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
This is very helpful for us to know and for people with diabetes.
Eunice Tan | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
I always read every writings related with diabetes I find. I’m slim but no matter how I should be aware of this sickness.
Holly | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Good information, but there is a couple other symptoms to be aware of for early indicators of possible diabetes…excessive thirst and frequent urination especially night wakings. Diabetes tends to run in families, so know your history.
Inna Tysoe | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
Very informative. Thank you for that.
Inna
Yovita Siswati | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
This is a must read article. We all must be aware of the possibility of this sickness. Thanks Ruby.
Melody Arcamo Lagrimas | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
Great coverage…very informative, thanks, Ruby.
Moses Ingram | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
A great article and very informative.
Ori Sonata | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
For people with diabetes, there are many medical evidence stating that Ganoderma lucidum extract is good for treatment. I ever read several peer-reviewed papers written about this subject. It is a bit expensive though.
OhSugar | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
This is a very power article for people with diabetes or for all of us who have poor eating habits. Some of this information, I have never thought about, such as the fasting for 8hrs. Thank you for sharing.
Trinket | Mar 19, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for this helpful information. I have not been very knowledgable about diabetes. My father had it and my mother has it also. I love orange juice and have always thought it was good for you. But now seeing this makes me take another look at how healthy is it for me to drink any kind of juice every day.
Unofre Pili | Mar 21, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for the invaluable info maam.