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Posted on September 20, 2007 by Juliet Cohen | Posted under Diabetes
Diabetes Prevention and Management
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Diabetes can also cause heart disease, stroke and even the need to remove a limb. Pregnant women can also get diabetes, called gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes mellitus—formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM), childhood diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus—previously known as adult-onset diabetes, maturity-onset diabetes, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes may include fatigue, thirst, weight loss, blurred vision and frequent urination. Some people have no symptoms. A blood test can show if you have diabetes. Exercise, weight control and sticking to your meal plan can help control your diabetes. Most people affected by type 1 diabetes are otherwise healthy and of a healthy weight when onset occurs. Diet and exercise cannot reverse or prevent type 1 diabetes. Gestational diabetes is caused by the hormones of pregnancy or a shortage of insulin. Women with gestational diabetes may not experience any symptoms. Diabetes mellitus is characterized by recurrent or persistent hyperglycemia. Diabetes affects more than 20 million Americans. About 54 million Americans have prediabetes. Medications have also been shown to provide similar benefit. Both diabetes drugs metformin and Precose have been shown to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes in people with this pre-diabetes condition. A group of medicines known as ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors are sometimes used to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular complications in diabetes and can also reduce the risk or progression of kidney and eye diseases. Microscopic or nanotechnological approaches are under investigation as well, in one proposed case with implanted stores of insulin metered out by a rapid response valve sensitive to blood glucose levels. Medications to treat diabetes include insulin and glucose-lowering pills called oral hypoglycemic drugs. Insulin preparations differ in how quickly they start to work and how long they remain active. Stop smoking, which hinders blood flow to the feet. Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Tips 1. Diabetes is usually controlled by a healthy diet and regular exercise. 2. Magnesium may play a significant role in preventing Type 2 diabetes. 3. Use of metformin, rosiglitazone and valsartan. 4. Exercise, weight control and sticking to your meal plan can help control your diabetes. 5. Glucose in the blood is produced by the liver from the foods you eat. 6. Oral medications are still insufficient, insulin medications are considered. 7. Maintaining an ideal body weight and an active lifestyle may prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. 8. Strict control of blood glucose, or blood sugar, as well as blood pressure About The Author: Juliet Cohen writes articles for home remedies and homemade recipes. |
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