Saturday, December 29, 2012

Blood Sugar Variations in Diabetes

Andy who was diagnosed with diabetes not long ago came to see us because he was worried by the fact that his blood sugar readings were never the same, even when he tested at the same time of the day. One morning its 90 and the next its 105 he explained. One evening after supper it's 110 and another it's 125. What am I doing wrong? If it is happening to you, learn how to overcome it by taking dbethics and see it helping you to balance your blood sugar level naturally regularly and consistently every day. Check it out at www.dbethics.com

The Diagnosis of Diabetes

It hit me like a ton of bricks. Is it possible? I did't know a thing about diabetes. Why me?
It was never in our family.

I'm a doctor so you would think that I would have recognised the symptons. When my son started drinking all the time and losing weight. I thought it was because of summer and when he urinated it was just the Cokes that he was drinking. It didn't strike me that he was having diabetes.

Does it sound familiar to you

This is just two cases recorded by Johns Hopkins Diabetes Centre. 
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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Mike Kannan wins over diabetes

Mike Kannan a twelve year old discover he has diabetes Type 1 when he was sent to hospital due to frequent fainting spells. Son of a retired security guard, John he desires to study hard so that he can be a doctor and help people who are sick.

John came to his former employer for help as he couldn't afford medical treatment for Mike. Introduced to Seb Thiam a passionate diabetes counsellor who introduced Mike to dbethics with complimentary treatment. John came back after two weeks with excitement and say that Dbethics have not only help Mike to reduce hs BG level to normal 98 from 260 two weeks earlier. Not only that Mike has found himself to be more energetic and can play soccer with friends havng scored two goals for his team. After taking Dbethics for 6 months, Mike is now a very confident boy who is doing well in his studies. Will he achieve his dream to be a doctor?

It is left to be seen, but for now he is able to live a normal life and he is able to manage his diabetes with Dbethics.

Many others like Mike out there are trying to discover a cure for Diabetes. If Dbethics can help Mike it may help you too. Find out more from www.dbethics.com

Halle Berry Cures Diabetes

Halle Berry cures diabetes and is no longer insulin dependant. Many other superstars with diabetes are able to manage their diabetes. For those who discover natural products like bitter mellon, ALA a powerful antioxidant that has been used for more than 30years in Germany to cure diabetes. Chromium Picolinate, Psyllium husk, Vitamin B6, Cat's claw a powerful natural antibodies that helps natural healing of wounds cause by diabetes. All these powerful comes together in a single formulation, Dbethics has helped thousands all over the world to control and balance their BG levels naturally without contraindication.

You can fight Diabetes or you can let it control or let it destroy you. Many take the challenge to fight it and win with natural ingredients in Dbethics.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Save Your Eyes !

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the developed world. Its ability to cause the disease of blood vessels of the retina is the primary cause for blindness in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients. It's time to take action and save your eyes! Introduction Diabetes Mellitus has more than what meets the eye - causing one to lose his or her sight. Almost all type 1 diabetes patients and 60% of type 2 diabetes patients have a certain degree of diabetic eye disease within twenty years of onset of the disease. On a more alarming note, a study by Wisconsin Epidemiologic Study of Diabetic Retinopathy showed that 3.6% of type I diabetics and 1.6% of type 2 diabetes patients were legally blind.

What is diabetic retinopathy?

To the public, Diabetes Mellitus usually brings with it images of amputated limbs, people with kidney failure undergoing dialysis and even the occasional heart attack. Sadly, the message of the complications of diabetic retinopathy has not been brought into focus. The primary reason could be because of the myriad of complicated terms that patients find hard to digest. In simple terms, diabetic retinopathy is basically the disease of the retina - the photographic film at the back of the eye that a person's visual images are focused upon. The macula is a particular spot on this 'film' that is responsible for our central vision. On the 'film' itself are many small vessels that deliver nutrients to it. Diabetes, being a disease of blood vessels, attacks the very walls of the vessels on the retina and causes the leakage of proteins and fats from these vessels. The end result? Thickening of the wall of the retina and the macula, as what is termed medically, Macular Edema. This can lead to the loss of our central vision and the distortion of the images focused upon the retina. Other complications include bleeding into the retina (retinal haemorrhages), formation of abnormal vessels (microaneurysms and venous beading) and, on a more serious note, formation of new blood vessels leading to bleeding into the vitreous jelly and detachment of the retina from the wall.

Screening for diabetic retinopathy

The dire consequences of complacency are enough to scare one into action. How does one get started? Firstly, it is recommended that for type 1 diabetes patients, first time screening of the eye should be done within three to five years of diagnosis of disease. For type 2 diabetes patients, screening should be done at the time of diagnosis. The urgency is because many of these diabetes patients would have already had diabetes for six to seven years but have not had prior knowledge of it. Screening of the eye involves taking photographs of the fundus of the eye and subsequent yearly follow-ups to record any progression of the disease. This can be done at the regular outpatient polyclinics or at the general practitioner's clinics with the appropriate facilities.

When do I need to see the eye specialist?

So when does the diabetes patient see the ophthalmologist? Diabetic retinopathy is basically classified into non-proliferative and proliferative type. The former is divided into mild, moderate and severe depending on the classification of the retinal picture. Referral to the ophthalmologist has to be made once the diagnosis of severe non-proliferative type or the proliferative type is made. This is to allow for the early intervention of laser to halt the progression of the disease before it bourgeons into more serious complications. In addition, if the patient complains of sudden onset of worsening of vision and is found to have more serious complications like bleeding into the vitreous or even detachment of the retina, urgent referral to the ophthalmologist has to be made for surgery. However, if the disease has already reached this stage, the visual prognosis would likely remain poor even with surgical interventions. Take action before it is too late.

Do I need to be follow-up regularly?

The story does not end here. Even with the intervention of laser and surgery, it is still crucial for the patient to continue follow-ups to monitor disease progression. For the mild to moderate type of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, it is recommended to have follow-up every six to 12 monthly but for the severe type, it is recommended to have one to four monthly follow-ups. For the proliferative type, urgent laser treatment is needed. Always ask your family doctor for his or her recommendations for the duration of follow-up according to the clinical guidelines.

Take charge

You need to take charge and be responsible in ensuring that there is adequate and good control of the blood sugar level and blood pressure. Studies have shown that poor control of these two factors could worsen the progression of diabetic eye disease. In diabetes patients with hypertension, it is recommended by the UKPDS study to have tight control blood pressure below 130/80mmHg to prevent diabetic complications.

Save your Eyes

Diabetes is a battle that can be fought if the proper armour is used. The same is true for diabetic eye disease. Armed with the above information, the patient and the physician can work hand in hand to prevent vision impairment. The message to the diabetic patient is clear - save your sight before it is too late.

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Oh No I have Diabetes !

What goes on in your head and heart when you find out you have diabetes? Is it the end of the road? After weeks of constantly feeling tired and thirsty, being plagued by mood swings and poor sleep, you muster enough courage to see a doctor and he gives you the bad news - you have diabetes. You try to make sense of the slew of instructions about medication, diet, blood testing regime and lifestyle changes. Before you can catch your breath, you are due to see the dietitian and diabetes nurse educator.

How did you feel? Lost? Confused? Overwhelmed? Angry? Disbelieving? Guilty? Afraid? How else can you feel? After all, you have just been told that you are stuck with an incurable illness for life. Rest assured, these emotions are natural - it's called "grief".

WHAT IS THIS GRIEF? Grief is a natural response to loss. We grieve for the loss of a loved one or precious item. We experience grief when we lose our health and even a certain way of life. You may have felt as if some part of you died when you found out you had diabetes. Your future seems so uncertain. You mourn for the loss of being "normal". With all the changes (insulin, oral medications, home glucose monitoring) needed now, life dust isn't the same. You may also resent the food restrictions.

Such negative feelings are all part of the bereavement process. Grief is not necessarily a bad thing. It usually opens our eyes and changes our attitudes. While grief is normal, incomplete recovery from loss can have a lifelong effect on a person's capacity for happiness.

It is important to work through the different stages of grief. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross identified the different stages of grieving using an abstract model. The stages are, however, not as neatly experienced as they are described. People seldom move from one stage to another in a straight line. You may find yourself in more than one stage at a time. You may also find yourself moving back and forth between stages or be stuck in one.

Denial - the initial reaction

You may initially refuse to believe what you heard from your doctor. Did you perhaps request more blood tests? Did you seek a second opinion? Perhaps you have chosen to disregard your doctor's advice and refused to take your medicine or make lifestyle changes.

Anger - reality sets in

As the reality of diabetes takes root, feelings of anger. and a sense of unfairness may begin to surface. You resent your loved ones and blame them for this disease. You may be angry with yourself or even God for "giving" you diabetes.

Bargaining - your head takes over

At this point, reason and logic take over. You realise that this disease is not going away. So what do you do now? You try to delay taking medicine by losing weight or becoming more conscientious in controlling your diet.

Depression - the full impact sinks in

When realisation finally sinks, you feel the full force of how serious your condition is and how much change you need to make. You feel very heavy hearted and depressed. It is common for newly diagnosed diabetics to feel depressed, overwhelmed, hopeless and helpless.

Acceptance - at peace with yourself

This is the ultimate stage where we hope to be. It means that you are finally dealing with the reality of diabetes. The condition is now part of your daily living. You have a sense of hope and a positive frame of mind.

HOW TO HANDLE IT

Have a good support network

• Identify some people whom you trust to help you
• Let them know that you may need their moral support
• Surround yourself with people who care and whom you feel comfortable with.

Don't be afraid to ask for help

• To ask for help does not mean that you are incapable or weak
• Let yourself be helped by your friends and loved ones. It is okay to ask for help every now and then

Talk

• Do not keep things bottled up inside
• Stress is bad for you and may worsen your diabetes

Permit yourself to feel

• Let yourself feel sad, angry or even cry
• It will be better to let it out than fight your emotions

WHEN TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP?

• When your sadness is starting to interfere with your daily routine
• When you neglect taking care of yourself and your health.
• If you feel that you are unable to cope with your grief alone anymore

Seb Thiam is a health volunteer passionate to help those who have diabetes Type 1 and 2 control their blood glucose level. After seeing many who suffered from complications of Diabetes including a relative who died of it at age 30. He would like to Unite To Fight Diabetes with those who are equally interested in this subject.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Higher Incidence among Asia Indians !

Researchers Look for Explanation Behind High Incidence of Diabetes Among Asian Indians
18 April 2008

The incidence of type 2 diabetes is rising, especially in urbanized parts of the world where sedentary lifestyles and obesity abound. In addition to weight and inactivity, race puts some people at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

The incidence of diabetes is rapidly increasing globally, and Asian Indians have the highest prevalence. An estimated 32 million Asian Indians have been diagnosed with this condition, and some expert expect this number to double over the next 30 years.

In a study published in the March issue of Diabetes, Mayo researchers examined whether Asian Indians have observable differences in the way their cells convert nutrient fuel to available energy and whether these differences may increase the risk for diabetes.

"We know that Asian Indians are highly susceptible to this condition, and they often acquire the disease at an earlier age and at lower body mass index than people of European origin," explains Mayo endocrinologist K. Sreekumaran Nair, M.D., Ph.D., the study's lead researcher. "The question we asked is whether any metabolic differences between Asian Indians and Americans of Northern European origin can explain the higher incidence of diabetes in Indians."

Once known as adult-onset or non-insulin-dependent diabetes, type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body utilizes sugar (glucose). People with type 2 diabetes don't produce enough insulin -- a hormone that regulates the absorption of sugar into cells -- and their cells resist the effects of insulin (insulin-resistant). While death rates due to heart attack, stroke and even cancer are decreasing, deaths related to diabetes are increasing. Type 2 diabetes is the leading cause of cardiovascular deaths, kidney failure, blindness, sexual dysfunction and many other chronic complications.

Mayo researchers studied 13 diabetic Indians, 13 nondiabetic Indians, and 13 nondiabetic northeast Americans of European descent who were matched for gender, age and body mass to Indian study participants. Study participants were fed the same diet and underwent tests for insulin resistance and muscle biopsy to see whether differences occurred at the cellular level among the different study subject groups.

The study yielded a number of interesting findings. Researchers observed that the Indian subjects, irrespective of their diabetic status, had a greater degree of insulin resistance than the American subjects of Northern European origin, even though the study subjects were not obese, a condition commonly associated with insulin resistance. Earlier research has established that people with insulin resistance typically have poorly functioning muscle mitochondria.

Mitochondria are the part of cells responsible for converting energy from nutrients to ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the chemical form of cellular energy that the body uses for almost all functions.

"Our study showed that the Indian diabetic and nondiabetic subjects with insulin resistance actually had mitochondrial function that was higher than those observed in the Northern European American subjects," says Dr. Nair.

Dr. Nair hypothesizes that key to understanding this difference may lie in an examination of how populations adapt as they become more urbanized. Urban societies typically move away from lifestyles that involve a higher level of physical activity and diets dominated by low-calorie foods.

"The higher capacity to produce ATP that the Indian subjects displayed may have been an adaptive advantage for the generations that preceded them, when energy content of their diet was lower. But today, this trait may be a disadvantage given the higher energy content of their current diets," explains Dr. Nair.

Dr. Nair and his team are hopeful that the information gained from this study will have a substantial impact on understanding the cause of the global epidemic in diabetes.

"Our findings have potential to help determine the energy requirements of different populations and what role this plays in the onset of diabetes" says Dr. Nair.