Low blood glucose or hypoglycemia is one of the most common problems associated with insulin treatment, but it can also happen to people with diabetes taking pills. In general, hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose level below 70 mg/dl. Home Remedies of Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) Sugar: Eat sugar in the form of candy, cubes, or tablets or any quick sugar food. Orange or Pomegranate: If feeling drowsy, drink a juice of pomegranate or…
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Diabetes Care: 10 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications
Diabetes is a serious disease. Following your diabetes treatment plan takes round-the-clock commitment. But your efforts are worthwhile. Careful diabetes care can reduce your risk of serious — even life-threatening — complications. Here are 10 ways to take an active role in diabetes care and enjoy a healthier future. 1. Make a commitment to managing your diabetes Members of your diabetes care team — doctor or primary care provider, diabetes nurse educator, and dietitian, for…
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Heart disease may be a leading cause of death, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it as your fate. Although you lack the power to change some risk factors — such as family history, sex or age — there are some key heart disease prevention steps you can take. You can avoid heart problems in the future by adopting a healthy lifestyle today. Here are six heart disease prevention tips to get you…
Read More13 Japanese Diet Tips To Make You Healthier And Beautiful Both Inside And Outside
The Japanese have the longest life span in the world with 86 years for women and 79 years for men. All of this is thanks to what they eat thus making the island nation with the lowest obesity rate (3%) in the developed world. “The Japanese diet is the iPod of food,” says Naomi Moriyama, a dietician, “it concentrates the magnificent energy of food into a compact and pleasurable size.” 1. Eat with Your Eyes…
Read More10 Healthy Tips for Diabetic Patients
Eat food at fixed hours. Do not overeat. Do not eat immediately after a workout. If you are on insulin, make sure you have three proper meals with light snacks in between. Do not eat fast; masticate and munch your food well before you swallow. Drink a lot of water that will help flush the toxins off your system. Make sure the gaps between your meals are short. Avoid fried foods and sweetmeats. Include fresh…
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Risk factors for diabetes depend on the type of diabetes. Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes Although the exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown, factors that may signal an increased risk include: Family History Your risk increases if a parent or sibling has type 1 diabetes. Environmental Factors Circumstances such as exposure to a viral illness likely play some role in type 1 diabetes. The Presence of Damaging Immune System Cells (Autoantibodies) Sometimes…
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