MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'diabetes control'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:48:29 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560271&cid=t_102625_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F10-ways-life-tries-to-mess-with-diabetes-control%2F2011.03.08 Life is trying to further mess with my diabetes control. (Or is diabetes trying to mess with life? Is a zebra white with black stripes, or a horse with black and white stripes?) I’m making efforts to get it together, but odd little things keep leaping in the way. Oh, efforts to thwart: Let me count the ways! 1. Recently, the jar of glucose tabs in my car was empty, so I was forced to stop at a random store and buy a regular Mountain Dew from the vending machine. But I had to open it and let it settle a little first before I could chug it, because draining a can of fizzy sugar would make me instantly ralph. 2. It snowed and/or was freezing on the days I went to the gym. But on the days I didn’t go? Sunshine and warm weather. Stupid weather wants me to be fat. 3. I lost ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560271 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:00:28 +0100 4560271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3236036&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F1SeV1_klIpc%2F A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago has shown that obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) adversely affects glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Lead author, Renee S. Aronsohn, instructor of medicine at the University of Chicago, said that study ‘demonstrates for the first time that there is a clear, graded, inverse relationship between OSA severity and glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes.’ The study also confirmed other reports that undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea is very common among patients with type 2 diabetes, indicating that it is largely unrecognized additional medical risk factor in these patients. Dr. Aronsohn and colleagues consecutively recruited patients with type 2 diabetes from outpatient clinics to participate in the st... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3236036 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:24:31 +0100 3236036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231753&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FEmHSfBdR_1U%2F Munching a handful of pistachio nuts not only makes for a great snack but also a healthy one because it lowers the blood sugar level by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates in the body, a study said Tuesday. “Pistachio, when eaten with high carbohydrate food items like white bread, may actually slow the absorption of carbohydrates in the body, resulting in a lower than expected blood sugar level,” said a statement on a study conducted by the University of Toronto. “Therefore, these nuts can help control diabetes in a country like India where 40 million people suffer from the disease. This figure is likely to go up to 80 million by 2025,” the statement added. Cyril Kendall, lead researcher of the study, said: “Controlling blood glucose level is important for preventing and... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231753 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:13:58 +0100 3231753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912405&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FDdWrs_Tj-dw%2F And they taste pretty good too! In an age of pharmaceuticals we tend to forget that there are things like herbal teas that can help improve our diabetes. Herbal teas are gaining popularity in the United States and this could be due to the infusion of Western and Eastern Medicine techniques being blended together more often. So what type of herbs are in herbal teas for diabetes control? There are a few but I’m going to give you the two most popularly utilized herbal teas for diabetes control. Bilberry Tea – Never heard of it? Well maybe you know the Bilberry by it’s more popular American name of the Huckleberry. Bilberry herbal tea is known as the most effective herbal tea in aiding diabetes for those who are not insulin dependent. So mainly we’re talking about thos... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912405 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:06:57 +0100 2912405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2865877&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FcZRcAVU1DrQ%2F Have you ever wondered how important your diagnostic lab results are to your diabetes control? Here’s the test you should be sure your Doctor runs for you. What if by running the right tests, your physician could determine not only where your diabetes stands right now, but also whether it is progressing or reversing? Stuart Seale, MD, Medical Director at Lifestyle Center of America and author of the book The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle, has outlined three important tests your doctor needs to do for you and why each test is crucial: Lipid Profile If you have diabetes and do not get a yearly lipid profile check up, be SURE to ask your doctor about it. This test measures the levels of total cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides. Test results will in... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2865877 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:00:29 +0100 2865877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846583&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FETjzBafPjC0%2F Basically, there are two types of diabetes, 1 and 2. Type 1 is much less common than Type 2, and occurs before the age of 40. Type 1 is associated with a lack of insulin, and without enough insulin you cannot maintain a normal blood glucose level. This in turn causes hyperglycemia, or an overabundance of sugar in the blood. This is a dangerous condition. Type 2 is much more common, and develops later in life, usually when someone is overweight, and with poor diet and physical condition. Heredity plays a big role as well. In Type 2, the problem is resistance to insulin rather than the lack of insulin. The result is the same however, an elevated blood sugar level The diets and suggestions below are generally for Type 2 sufferers. There are four basic rules to follow: Achieving an ideal body ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846583 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:43:30 +0100 2846583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2789157&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FQzwGER_t2ow%2F While exercise and eating guidelines are based on good scientific principles, they do not necessarily agree with human nature or common sense. Recent history tells us that we are better off encouraging the mediocre people who are willing to include exercise in their daily lives, rather than cramming guidelines down the majority of those who want to fight the inevitable. In the end, keeping things simple and in a supportive situation will keep everyone happy. With all the fitness and diet programs out there, you would think people in our country would be getting in better shape. We’re not. Why? All of us are confused, frustrated and burdened down at the contradictory of medicine and fitness for one reason, and the other reasons involve issues we have already discussed. The key in moti... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2789157 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:48:11 +0100 2789157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778650&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2Fo9QuEq9NhYA%2F The NFL suspended Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson (a type 2 diabetic) after he admitted to purchasing HGH or human growth hormone. A banned substance in the NFL that violates the league’s drug policy. Wilson, who also played in the league from 1981-98, apologized for his actions but he felt the need to explain why he did what he did. He said he used human growth hormones to help fight type 2 diabetes. “I wasn’t taking the product to enhance performance,” he said. “I am way past that. I was taking it to improve my quality of life. At no time did I think I was doing anything illegal or against league policy.” Wilson did admit to ESPN that he got the drugs “without proper medical supervision.” The suspension of the coach came abou... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778650 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:32:43 +0100 2778650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2685339&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F50KKGHHZLLg%2F Cymbalta is an SSRI antidepressant which was being prescribed off label to diabetes patients who were suffering from diabetes nerve pain known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The FDA approved Cymbalta for treatment of diabetes neuropathy but does Cymbalta’s pros outweigh it’s cons? Cymbalta is a dual re-uptake inhibitor of serotonin and norepinephrine. It is this characteristic that causes Cymbalta to drastically reduce pain. I have been checking out some message boards in which people who began taking Cymbalta saw a great improvement in their pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. If you’ve never had nerve pain, you just can’t imagine how painful it is. Pretty much nothing gives you relief. That is why Cymbalta is becoming so popular to treat the ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2685339 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:49:52 +0100 2685339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2678813&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FcbZSLuXwm_o%2F What is an Insulin Pen? Well it is an insulin injection tool that resembles… you guessed it, a pen. This is great for people who need to give themselves an insulin injection when out in public but do not like it to be noticeable. The Insulin Pen also contains memory of your last 16 injections. This makes keeping your injections trackable a cinch so that you and your doctor are better able to review your diabetes history. The Insulin Pen records the date, time and the amount of diabetic insulin dose including primer dose. There is one Insulin Pen available right now named HumaPen Memoir. This pen currently will dispense insulin in whole unit increments. It is made to work with the most prescribed mealtime insulin used in America which is the insulin lispro injection. Being released in... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2678813 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:33:27 +0100 2678813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2611133&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FavZWZrQPoag%2F Gaiam and the Mayo Clinic have teamed up to produce and market a series of wellness solutions DVDs including one for Type Two Diabetes. The link above has a trailer of the DVD so you can get an idea of what the $20 DVD has to offer. It is NOT a documentary on diabetes; nor is it about avoiding the disease altogether. The main idea of the video is to offer tips on managing Type Two Diabetes so you can avoid some of the more serious problems like kidney damage, vision loss and nerve damage. Most of the content is common sense like “eat a healthy diet” and “learn all you can about the disease” but there are also some more in-depth advice that teaches you how to do things like examine your feet for sores or blisters. For many of Americans it is simply too late to avoid... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2611133 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:03:47 +0100 2611133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2580422&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FlQTV87omAyk%2F Type I diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes. This form of diabetes is mainly found in children. The primary problem in all forms of diabetes, regardless if it is Type I or Type II is that the glucose (sugar) levels of the body are too high. In a healthy person, the beta cells in the pancreas produce a hormone called insulin in response to sugar in the blood. The sugar gets there through the food and drinks we consume. Normally, the insulin helps to move the sugar from the bloodstream and into the cells of the body where it can be used for cellular processes. The insulin triggers gates located in the membranes of the cells to open, allowing the sugar to flow in. A person with Type I diabetes can not make enough or any insulin. This produces the abnormall... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580422 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:35:51 +0100 2580422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571092&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F0Fak4XNSHew%2F We know that Type 2 Diabetes is directly linked to obesity but what researchers are now just finding out is that even a modest weight loss can help the health of Type 2 Diabetes sufferers…but what is considered modest and how can drugs like Byetta help? According to Look AHEAD, Action For Health In Diabetes, a modest weight loss would be considered about 8 percent of a person’s total body weight. If you were 260 pounds that would mean a loss of about 20 pounds. Very doable when implementing a diabetes friendly diet and increasing your activity level. Even my friend Sean says I should look into byetta and phentermine with my doctor. This modest weight loss in a person with Type 2 Diabetes shows huge benefits including better blood sugar control and less need for diabetes and bl... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571092 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:19:29 +0100 2571092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561503&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FFY_bqTmDI70%2F There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels or the cells not responding to insulin. When a cell does not respond to insulin, it is known as insulin resistance. When a subject is diagnosed with type II diabetes, exercise and weight control are prescribed as measures to help with insulin resistance. If this does not control glucose levels, then medication is prescribed. The risk factors for type II diabetes include: inactivity, high cholester... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561503 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:57:29 +0100 2561503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2550315&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F-eu8Ij110vU%2F Listen, we would all like to say that we are always on point when it comes to maintaining diabetes health. But in reality, it is very common for people to fall of track from time to time.In this article we are going to look at the most common reason that people fall behind in their diabetes diligence and what you can do TODAY to get back on track with your diabetes care.The most common reason that people neglect their diabetes health is due to…DENIAL. Now you may not consider yourself to be a person that lives in denial. Fine. You also may not consider your lack of diligence towards your diabetes care as a sign of denial. Fine. But let me ask you this. Why? Why, if not for some form of denial, have you neglected all or part of your diabetes care? Is it because you are stupid? No. It ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2550315 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:35:46 +0100 2550315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512566&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FXOGLVQ-yw7Q%2F Rising blood sugar levels are not usually associated with rising gas prices or a recession but if you take a look at the effect that the inflation of gas prices is having on our food prices, I think you’ll agree that there is a direct connection between rising gas prices raising your blood sugar. If you know anything at all about Diabetes care you know the importance of eating a healthy diabetic friendly diet. photo credit: size8jeans In the same token, if you know about eating healthy diabetic friendly foods you must be buying healthy diabetic friendly foods at the grocery store. If you are buying healthy diabetic friendly foods at the grocery store…you’re broke. What is someone with diabetes supposed to do when they go to the grocery store on a very strict budget? Wel... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512566 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:40:56 +0100 2512566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442403&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FMixI4ZskYq0%2F When I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 21, I had not given the first thought to living a healthy diabetic lifestyle. As far as I was concerned, a healthy lifestyle was reserved only for fitness junkies and overweight moms. I didn’t know squat about the benefits and overall happiness a healthy lifestyle would lead to. I was perfectly content eating frozen pizza, smoking cigarettes, and binge drinking on a regular basis. After I was diagnosed with diabetes, I had a lengthy discussion with my doctor that resulted in an epiphany, “Everything I love is killing me!” First, we’ll define what I mean by healthy lifestyle. When I asked the question, “What is a healthy lifestyle?” the common answer seemed to be, “Don’t smoke, don&#821... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442403 Fri, 29 May 2009 08:27:52 +0100 2442403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442405&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FNeTn1H0UrXU%2F 2 diabetes medications have helped some patients control their weight. Barbara Oster has had diabetes for 15 years, and her medication wasn’t working so well, reported WBAL-TV in Baltimore. “It just blows you up, makes you feel like you’re gaining all this weight,” she said. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new diabetes drugs — Byetta and Symlin — that studies have proved help patients control their illness and cut back their eating. “One of the lovely side effects of both drugs is people tend to lose weight,” said Dr. Paula Yutzy, a diabetes educator at Baltimore’s Mercy Medical Center. Byetta comes from the saliva of a scary-looking lizard — the Gila monster. The drugs mimic the effects of hormones, helpin... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442405 Sat, 23 May 2009 08:06:53 +0100 2442405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405908&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F8AVkkMAu3Mk%2F I have Type 2 Diabetes which, like a lot of people out there, I struggle to control. Along with diet and exercise I was taking Metformin as a way to control my blood sugar level. All of a sudden it wasn’t cutting it. What do you do when your current treatment no longer works? It’s real easy to overlook the warning signs that your blood sugar levels are not under control unless you stick to a very strict sugar level testing regimen. Like a lot of people, once my blood sugar levels were under control for a long period of time…I kind of slacked off with the frequency of testing my sugar levels. Complacency is a huge factor in the denial associated with diabetes. Unfortunately I fell into this trap. I didn’t start with regular blood sugar level testing again until I w... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405908 Mon, 11 May 2009 06:17:16 +0100 2405908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382717&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F52p9HmBFN4M%2F Small amounts of alcohol will not hinder your control over diabetes but there are some precautions that diabetics should take to make sure that alcohol can be safely enjoyed. If you are diabetic and are currently treated with either tablets or insulin the main risk that you face with consuming alcohol is that alcohol could make you more prone to hypoglycemia. Despite how I feel this morning after getting wasted last night. Hypoglycemia, which most diabetics already know, is when your blood sugar level drops down to an unsafe level. The problem is, how is someone going to tell if you are experiencing hypoglycemia or if you are just drunk? Many of the early warning signs of hypoglycemia are mimicked by alcohol. Your friends may not seek help for you until you lose consciousness and maybe no... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382717 Sat, 02 May 2009 05:23:34 +0100 2382717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376595&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FYOl0EDBmBmE%2F Employing training methods originally developed to save lives in the air, LifeWings Partners LLC, helped a resource-strapped inner-city clinic significantly improve care for their diabetes patients. Inner City Diabetes ProgramMemphis, TN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 23, 2005 — The critical need for better patient care is an imperative for medical facilities large and small. Increasingly stretched community clinics that provide a vital safety net to the most vulnerable populations are continually faced with the challenge of having to make improvements with dwindling resources. One such center successfully employed an innovative approach that allowed them to improve patient care and delivery processes using only current personnel and equipment. The Vine Hill Community Clinic ser... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376595 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:13:06 +0100 2376595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376596&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FqOM7kJVhPIs%2F Since one of the most important tools in battling diabetes is the Glucose Meter there are many different versions on the market today. Pretty much any Glucometer you choose is going to be accurate and provide fairly consistent results. When it comes to choosing a Glucose Meter it will really depend on what type of features you think you will need. Which Glucometer is Best?If you are like me, you’ll want one fully loaded with all the options. Not because I necessarily need all the options, but I want them. There are some things that you may want to consider if you are in the market for a new Glucose Meter. 1. Does the meter require a test strip or a control solution that you need to use when checking for accuracy? 2. Do you need the Glucose Meter to be small enough to fit inside a pu... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376596 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:38:28 +0100 2376596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365350&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FFs6KqVC5Omg%2F With millions of sufferers out there, all with varying degrees of glucose intolerance, don’t panic you are not alone. The real problem with type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar, over time it can and will, cause a multitude of problems. So as the title states, you number one priority in reversing type 2 diabetes is lowering you blood sugar levels to within a safe range, then keeping them there. A safe range being between 4.5 - 6.5 mg/dl. This is the reading you a looking for upon waking. It is known as your fasting blood sugar level. Having a reading slightly above these figures is not going to kill you but it is a good indication that something is not quite right with your blood sugar control system. Natural Foods is a great way to keep this number low for you in the morning.  For mo... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365350 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:32:46 +0100 2365350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2354013&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FduTRh__wk-E%2F Here’s a guest post on how someone got off insulin and cure diabetes in about 2 months after nine years on prescription drugs! And if only she’d known about this “blood sugar supplement” she could have prevented the whole problem before it ever started! June was a 56-year-old with diabetes. She had been on insulin and oral prescription medications for nine years when she agreed to test a new natural solution. Within six weeks, she stopped not only her insulin but another prescription drug as well. Want to Learn How To Cure Diabetes? Read This... In just six weeks an alternative doctor solved a problem that mainstream medicine couldn’t handle in nine years and for thousands of dollars. The fact is that it costs the typical diabetic around $10,000 a year for treatment. ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2354013 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:05:30 +0100 2354013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325080&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FotlAc5Rrs3Q%2F Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are becoming quite popular for people who are generally healthy. But what about sick people? What about people who have chronic conditions like diabetes, multiple sclerosis or the like? Does an HSA make sense for them? The short answer is yes. One of my clients is a diabetic. She is very careful about what she eats and she takes her insulin regularly. She has a tremendous amount of energy and a great outlook on life. She’s in her late fifties. She asked me about the high-deductible health insurance policy and the HSA in my book. We began to work the numbers together. With a high-deductible plan, she would definitely be paying out-of-pocket for insulin and other supplies every month, to the tune of over eighty dollars. But, on the other hand, she would s... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325080 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:30:00 +0100 2325080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325083&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FfPLDFzrb1Vo%2F Drinking beer or alcohol for that matter, can result in high blood sugar which is a condition when an excessive amount of glucose circulates in the blood. Hyperglycemia is primarily a symptom of diabetes in which there are elevated levels of blood sugar, or glucose, in the bloodstream. With Type I diabetes, hyperglycemia results from malfunctioning in the supply of insulin, the chemical that enables cells to receive energy from glucose. Many times when I have a few beers I get the feeling of tiredness and almost want to sleep. Also my strength feels like it’s being sucked right out of my body. This is a result of increased sugars in my blood and what makes me a diabetic. Some of the side effects of drinking excessive alcohol are: Polyphagia - frequent hunger, especially pronounced h... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325083 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:08:33 +0100 2325083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276495&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FL85A4C1sDgU%2F One of the biggest mistakes that weight loss failures make is cutting out carbs altogether. An example of this flawed ideology is the Atkins diet. Clinical studies have proven that the low-carb, high fat diet has a negative impact on the health of your heart and blood. But bringing back the carbs can cause problems too. Did you know that many of the carbs we eat every day may cause a condition called insulin resistance? With the extra carbs adding the extra pounds and inches to your body, the insulin hormone runs into a big problem: It can’t help you process fuel, fats, or sugars. When you reach this condition, your body stores even more fat than it should be, mostly around your stomach and hips. So how do we keep the delicious carbohydrate-filled foods without adding inches and deve... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276495 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:04:46 +0100 2276495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1969449&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F456244894%2F Gaiam and the Mayo Clinic have teamed up to produce and market a series of wellness solutions DVDs including one for Type Two Diabetes. The link above has a trailer of the DVD so you can get an idea of what the $20 DVD has to offer. It is NOT a documentary on diabetes; nor is it about avoiding the disease altogether. The main idea of the video is to offer tips on managing Type Two Diabetes so you can avoid some of the more serious problems like kidney damage, vision loss and nerve damage. Most of the content is common sense like “eat a healthy diet” and “learn all you can about the disease” but there are also some more in-depth advice that teaches you how to do things like examine your feet for sores or blisters. For many of Americans it is simply too late to avoid... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1969449 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:10:30 +0100 1969449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876564&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F421068802%2F Have you ever wondered how important your diagnostic lab results are to your diabetes control? Here’s the test you should be sure your Doctor runs for you. What if by running the right tests, your physician could determine not only where your diabetes stands right now, but also whether it is progressing or reversing? Stuart Seale, MD, Medical Director at Lifestyle Center of America and author of the book The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle, has outlined three important tests your doctor needs to do for you and why each test is crucial: Lipid Profile If you have diabetes and do not get a yearly lipid profile check up, be SURE to ask your doctor about it. This test measures the levels of total cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides. Test results will in... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876564 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:09:35 +0100 1876564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1780251&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36985&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fsugarstats%2F%7E3%2F387599627%2F Here is one that I always liked that helps show the power of our minds….It is true of our diabetes management also….your mind and your thoughts have a huge impact on your diabetes control. “Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt [...] (Source: SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management) SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1780251 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:13:10 +0100 1780251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556548&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F323811514%2F With millions of sufferers out there, all with varying degrees of glucose intolerance, don’t panic you are not alone. The real problem with type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar, over time it can and will, cause a multitude of problems. So as the title states, you number one priority in reversing type 2 diabetes is lowering you blood sugar levels to within a safe range, then keeping them there. A safe range being between 4.5 - 6.5 mg/dl. This is the reading you a looking for upon waking. It is known as your fasting blood sugar level. Having a reading slightly above these figures is not going to kill you but it is a good indication that something is not quite right with your blood sugar control system. Natural Foods is a great way to keep this number low for you in the morning.  For mo... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556548 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:21:28 +0100 1556548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1347672&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F263063898%2F Rising blood sugar levels are not usually associated with rising gas prices or a recession but if you take a look at the effect that the inflation of gas prices is having on our food prices, I think you’ll agree that there is a direct connection between rising gas prices raising your blood sugar. If you know anything at all about Diabetes care you know the importance of eating a healthy diabetic friendly diet. In the same token, if you know about eating healthy diabetic friendly foods you must be buying healthy diabetic friendly foods at the grocery store. If you are buying healthy diabetic friendly foods at the grocery store…you’re broke. What is someone with diabetes supposed to do when they go to the grocery store on a very strict budget? Well, what they might do is st... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1347672 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:29:01 +0100 1347672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1305026&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F251740913%2F Listen, we would all like to say that we are always on point when it comes to maintaining diabetes health. But in reality, it is very common for people to fall of track from time to time.In this article we are going to look at the most common reason that people fall behind in their diabetes diligence and what you can do TODAY to get back on track with your diabetes care.The most common reason that people neglect their diabetes health is due to…DENIAL. Now you may not consider yourself to be a person that lives in denial. Fine. You also may not consider your lack of diligence towards your diabetes care as a sign of denial. Fine. Continue Reading Getting Back On Track With Your Diabetes Care (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1305026 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:18:26 +0100 1305026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1284897&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F247187762%2F And they taste pretty good too! In an age of pharmaceuticals we tend to forget that there are things like herbal teas that can help improve our diabetes. Herbal teas are gaining popularity in the United States and this could be due to the infusion of Western and Eastern Medicine techniques being blended together more often. So what type of herbs are in herbal teas for diabetes control? There are a few but I’m going to give you the two most popularly utilized herbal teas for diabetes control. Continue Reading Two Herbal Teas That Can Help Lower Blood Sugar (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1284897 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:37:38 +0100 1284897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510391&cid=t_102625_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F10%2Fthe-thing-that-people-with-diabetes-hate-the-most%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Drugs, Opinion, Allie Beatty, Retro Review, PersonalitiesI don't mind high sugars as much as I loathe lows. Personally I'm not so ruffled by shots either (but my liver begs to differ). However, in a message posted on The Islet Foundation, Pfizer reported that insulin-dependent diabetics declared they most hate taking shots. Was this the warm-up for the Exubera campaign? Here's a fact I support! A close second to this hatred is the hypos. Any diabetic will confess -- hypos are unforgiving. So what if you could catch two birds with one capsule? I must reiterate the scientific genius behind the Oramed gel caps. The encapsulated insulin bypasses destruction in the stomach cavity. It reaches an entry point in the intestines where it reports for duty to t... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510391 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 2510391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=839163&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F151911961%2F The NFL suspended Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson (a type 2 diabetic) after he admitted to purchasing HGH or human growth hormone. A banned substance in the NFL that violates the league’s drug policy. (more…) dallas cowboys, Diabetes Control, human growth hormones, new england patriots, rodney harrison, type 2 diabetes, wade wilson (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=839163 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:35:20 +0100 839163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796061&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F141796981%2F I have Type 2 Diabetes which, like a lot of people out there, I struggle to control. Along with diet and exercise I was taking Metformin as a way to control my blood sugar level. All of a sudden it wasn’t cutting it. What do you do when your current treatment no longer works? (more…) byetta, Diabetes Control, frequent urination, metformin, type 2 diabetesShare This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796061 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:08:53 +0100 796061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796064&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F138581001%2F Small amounts of alcohol will not hinder your control over diabetes but there are some precautions that diabetics should take to make sure that alcohol can be safely enjoyed. If you are diabetic and are currently treated with either tablets or insulin the main risk that you face with consuming alcohol is that alcohol could make you more prone to hypoglycemia. Despite how I feel this morning after getting wasted last night. (more…) alcohol, alcoholic drinks, Battle Diabetes, blood sugar level, diabetes, Diabetes Control, hypoglycemiaShare This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796064 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:08:37 +0100 796064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796066&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F134419539%2F Cymbalta is an SSRI antidepressant which was being prescribed off label to diabetes patients who were suffering from diabetes nerve pain known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The FDA approved Cymbalta for treatment of diabetes neuropathy but does Cymbalta’s pros outweigh it’s cons? (more…) brain shivers, brain zaps, cymbalta, Diabetes Control, diabetes neuropathy, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, nerve painShare This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796066 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:36:55 +0100 796066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796069&cid=t_102625_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F130371354%2F We know that Type 2 Diabetes is directly linked to obesity but what researchers are now just finding out is that even a modest weight loss can help the health of Type 2 Diabetes sufferers…but what is considered modest and how can drugs like Byetta help? (more…) byetta, Diabetes Control, diabetes weight loss, type 2 diabetesShare This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796069 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:34:39 +0100 796069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=696854&cid=t_102625_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F26%2FDiabetes-control-has-improved-dramatically-in-U.S.%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Research, ExerciseMy dad keeps track of his daily blood sugars and corresponding insulin usage on a spreadsheet. When he visits his doctor, he brings it along -- a self-generated report card of his blood glucose control. He has always been organized, down to the tools in the garage. In 2001, only one-third of Americans with diabetes had their disease well-controlled. This was based on lab tests of 4 million type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Poor control silently damages blood vessels, which results in a host of problems such as limb loss, blindness and heart disease. But diabetes management is improving. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated analyzed 22.7 million hemoglobin A1C lab tests of diabetics between 2001 and 2006. The A1C reveals whether a... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=696854 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 696854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=545825&cid=t_102625_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F16%2Fcustomer-for-life-but-only-what-they-want-to-sell%2F This study was published around the time when all of the synthetic human insulins were sweeping the Nation. I tried calling my local CVS Pharmacy on Saturday morning to see if I could get some purified porcine insulin. No such luck. Go figure. The big guys were successful at convincing the medical community and patients that no other insulin is better. Correction - no other insulin is cheaper to manufacture and that means it is better for them. And the importance of C-peptide was overlooked entirely - or was it? C-peptide prevents the complications associated with injecting insulin - but that sounds like another marketable drug. After all - synthetic human insulin doesn't have C-peptide. REAL HUMAN INSULIN does (the way it comes out of the beta cells, in natural form, it does)!!! And as lo... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=545825 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 545825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=522863&cid=t_102625_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F05%2Fhigher-or-lower-how-do-you-like-it%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Opinion, SupportThe Rule when it comes to managing diabetes is maintaining a blood sugar between 80 and 120 mg/dL by all means necessary. This does not take into consideration that some people might function better with a higher blood sugar. For all intents and purposes this is for safety reasons. Clocking in at no higher than 120 mg/dL is evidenced to delay the onset of long-term diabetic complications. However, in my blog about Jeff the Trucker, in order for Jeff to be considered safe to drive -- the Federal Standards said that he must maintain blood sugars between 140 and 200. Whereas conventional medicine says the safest range for blood sugars is between 80 and 120. If Federal Standards say that you can function better wit... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=522863 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 522863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=516398&cid=t_102625_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F02%2Fpig-islets-10-years-and-counting%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Lifestyle, Research, Events, SupportIn 1996 a 41 year old male (a type 1 diabetic for 18 years) was injected with biocapsules containing pig islets to regulate his blood sugar level. The transplanted cells helped reduce the patient's insulin requirement by 34% for over a year, which provided better control. By 2005 the patient's glycated hemoglobin levels (HbA1c) remained lower than the pre-transplant levels. Ten years later, the patent contacted Living Cell Technologies to inform them that he believed the transplanted pig islets were still alive and well. After tests were conducted, it was concluded that the pig cells were (as he reported) still functioning. This proved that the LCT patented technology for xenotransplantation was effective. It allows the is... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=516398 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 516398