Diabetes and Diet

I normally eat maybe twice a day if I’m busy. I rarely eat sweets, I don’t like a lot of salt and I’m allergic to fresh fruits and vegetables. I have tried snacking but I have to force myself to eat snacks. I’ve tried yogurts but because they are so sweet it takes me days to finish one container. I’ve been to doctors and I don’t have diabetes or high blood pressure. I’ve been working out but I’m concerned about my diet.

Eating twice a day is horrible for your metabolism. You need to focus on a regular diet and eating structure. Eating plain yogurt can contain a high amount of sugar, so if you’re going to snack on it get a sugar free fat free version. Yoplait sells it I believe. Also, go and buy yourself a 2-liter water bottle and force yourself to chug it consistently throughout the day. This will hyper activate your metabolism and regulate your hunger. Yes! It will make you hungry again! Since you are not eating fresh fruits and veggies, I would suggest taking a basic multivitamin once a day and buying mix-in fiber for that 2 liters of water you should be drinking. Also, eat when you are hungry! Not when a certain time comes around such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You should be eating small, 400 calorie meals throughout the day. The average woman should be eating around 1,600 calories daily. Snack on nuts. Those are rich in fatty acids that are important to the function of your organs. Eat fish once a weeks and lean, trimmed meats other nights. Also, continue working out like you have been, and you should be on the fast track to an amazing metabolism and shedding pounds. In my links I have included a benefits of water page and your caloric intake calculator to see how many calories you should be consuming. Good luck and remain steadfast!

DIABETES EXERCISES

How does exercise help diabetes?

Exercise is a great way to help control weight and it also lowers the blood sugar level. It also lowers a person’s risk of heart disease – a condition that is very common in people who have diabetes.

Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and increase your overall health.

What kind of exercises to be done?

There are no specific exercises for one to do. Choose any cardio exercise (walking, running, cycling, aerobics, skating, warm-ups and cool-downs, tennis, etc.) – anything that increases the heart rate.

Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and keeps the exerciser’s muscles warm. Strength training builds stamina, while improving both joints and muscles. Warm-ups and cool-downs are essential for the safety of the exerciser.

No matter what kind of exercise one does, make sure to warm up before starting, and cool down when done. To warm up, spend 5 to 10 minutes doing a low-intensity exercise such as walking.

Then gently stretch for another five to ten minutes. Repeat these steps after exercising to cool down.

When you start an exercise program, go slowly. Gradually increase the intensity and length of the workout as one gradually gets more fit.

Consult a doctor about what kind of exercise is right for you, depending on whether one has any other health problems.

1. Aerobic exercise -

Aerobic exercise helps increase heart rate, as well as breathing rate. This makes one breathe more deeply and also makes the heart work harder. It is best to aim for a total of about 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. Here are some examples of aerobic exercises:

· Take a brisk walk either outside or on a treadmill

· Dance classes

· Swimming

· Jogging

· Roller-skating

· Tennis or badminton

· Indoor stationary bicycle

2. Strength training -

Strength training, done several times a week, helps build strong bones and muscles. Some ways to do it:

· Join a gym to do strength training with weights.

· Lift light weights at home

3. Flexibility exercises -

Flexibility exercises, also called stretching, helps keep joints flexible and reduces the chances of injury during other activities. Gentle stretching for 5 to 10 minutes helps the body to warm up, as well as get ready for aerobic activities.

4. Be on the move throughout the day -

Being active helps burns calories. The more you move around, the more energy one will have.

« Walk instead of driving whenever possible.

« Take the stairs instead of the elevator

« Work in the garden or do some housecleaning every day

« Walk to the market; park your car ½ kilometer before the market.

Are there any risks associated with exercising for people with diabetes?

There are some mild risks, but the benefits far outweigh the risks. So, its necessary to moderately exercise daily the right way.

Exercise changes the way in which the body reacts to insulin. Regular and strenuous exercise makes the body more sensitive to insulin, and thus, the blood sugar level may suddenly get too low after exercising.

Therefore, it is important to check the blood sugar level before and after exercising, and follow the doctor’s advice as suggested for low blood sugar.

If the blood sugar level is too low or too high right before one starts exercising, it is better to wait until the level improves, and normalizes.

It is also important to keep a check on blood sugar level if exercising in extreme hot or cold conditions, because temperature affects how the body absorbs insulin.

Should one drink plenty of fluids during exercising?

Yes. While exercising, our body uses more fluid to keep the body temperature cool. Therefore, by the time one feels thirsty, he may already be getting dehydrated. Dehydration can seriously affect the blood sugar level in the body.

Drink plenty of fluids, water before, during and after exercise.

What safety tips to follow while exercising?

Exercise can affect and lower the blood sugar level, so pay attention to possible warning signs during workout such as:

· Sudden change in heartbeat

· if one starts sweating more

· feels shaky, anxious or hungry

· feeling weak or dizzy

If you feel this way, stop exercising and check out on a doctor. It might be hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. It is normally recommended to keep candy, glucose biscuits or juice nearby to treat hypoglycemia.

Exercise tips for people with diabetes:

· Talk to the doctor about the right exercise for you.

· Check blood sugar level before and after exercising.

· Wear the proper shoes and socks, so as to avoid infection and blisters.

· Drink plenty of fluid before, during and after exercising.

· Warm up before exercising and cool down afterward.

· Have some juice handy in case blood sugar level drops too low.

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Tom alter
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/diabetes-exercises-99914.html

I used to weigh 410, and I have undergone a serious lifestyle change, not following any diet regimen, and i am currently 285, and i have developed, i guess you could say an addiction to my own smoothies. I put my servings of fruit and vegetables in a blender with some ice and water, and i never add sugar, things i use are like strawberries, blueberries, grapes, oranges, lemons, spinach, carrots, mango, banana.. and sometimes i will add a little bit of fresh "Lots of Pulp" FLordias Natural OJ non-concentrate. I have this like maybe once a day, about 40-48oz worth, after my workouts — sometimes i will add whey protein powder. My sister kinda scared me by sayin that she had a friend once that ate too much fruit she developed diabetes, and i shot her down, but it’s bothered me.. can I develop a health problem from eating too much fruit? or blending it into a drink? Thanks for input.

Contrary to popular myths, eating too much sugar *does* cause diabetes.

Sugar is sugar, whether from fruit or a candy bar. Increase the protein and fat in your diet and drop the sugar and you should lose weight.

Read the book "Cereal Killer" by Alan Watson for a good overview of the current research that explains why too many carbohydrates can be a health problem. Or watch the movie "Fat Head".

And the "food pyramid" is based on a flawed idea about what causes heart disease and diabetes dating from the 1960′s. We’ve learned a lot since then, and the culprit turns out to be a high carbohydrate diet.

Diabetes is a disease that develops, due to a problem with the hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas. Insulin, controls the glucose in the blood, and how much glucose is absorbed by the cells; which in turn use glucose to produce energy. When insulin is not present, or the body is not using it properly, glucose can’t enter the cells, and stays in the bloodstream producing hyperglycemia, or excess of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

Mango leaves are very useful in controlling diabetes. Take some mango leaves and soak them in water. Keep it overnight then in an empty stomach take this solution. You can also take them in powder form. Dry the leaves of mango tree and make its powder in a grinder. Mix one tablespoon of the dry powder of mango leaves in a glass of water and drink it everyday.

Consume 1 tablespoon juice of bitter gourd (karela) every morning, It may not instantly give results, but will definitely reduce the intensity of the condition.

Fenugreek is a seed used to spice up Indian food. It has also been used as a medicine to treat symptoms that indicate diabetes. The side effects of fenugreek to watch out for are diarrhea, flatulence, and allergic reactions. It has also been said to interact with Coumadin and should be avoided by people who take it. Careful monitoring is necessary and the recommended dose is one or 2 grams of seeds, 3 times a day but also can be taken as a tea.

Tulsi leaves, ten Neem leaves and ten Belpatras taken with a glass of water daily in the morning in an empty stomach work wonders in keeping the blood sugar levels in the body under control.

Natural Diabetes Treatment with Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is helpful for preventing and treating diabetic retinopathy, an eye condition common in diabetics that can cause blindness. Bilberry helps to strengthen the small blood vessels and prevents breakage. The active compounds in bilberry, called anthocyanosides, are especially beneficial for the blood vessels of the eye and improve circulation to the retina. Take between 80 and
160 milligrams of an extract standardized for 25 percent anthocyanidins three times per day.

Cinnamon is also beneficial in lowering sugar levels in the blood. Add three tablespoons of cinnamon in one liter boiling water; simmer for twenty minutes and strain. Consume one liter of this mixture everyday as a part of your home remedy for diabetes.

Take 400 mcg. a day of chromium picolinate makes insulin more efficient helping keep sugar level low. Chromium maintains stable blood sugar levels through proper insulin utilization and can be helpful for people with diabetes and/or hypoglycemia.

Take juice of bilva and parijataka leaves in equal parts for natural remedy of diabetes. Take two teaspoons of it twice a day.

John mathew
http://www.articlesbase.com/disabilities-articles/home-remedies-for-diabetes-diabetes-information-466332.html

hi im 17 birthday is tuesday, and latley i noticed i wake up and go to the bathroom at night, however i drink a lot of water, i eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and i run 3 miles everyday and no one in my family has ever had diabetes, & last year my blood test came back normal, however i am due for a blood test this summer (my doctor usually recommends one every year) so i dont think i do have it but then again maybe its because i drink more than eight bottles of water a day… i know but i love water i never drink soda, sugary drinks etc.

No you are just paranoid.

hi im 17 birthday is tuesday, and latley i noticed i wake up and go to the bathroom at night, however i drink a lot of water, i eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and i run 3 miles everyday and no one in my family has ever had diabetes, & last year my blood test came back normal, however i am due for a blood test this summer (my doctor usually recommends one every year) so i dont think i do have it but then again maybe its because i drink more than eight bottles of water a day… i know but i love water i never drink soda, sugary drinks etc.

At 17 you’re more mature then many other teens the same age, especially for a guy. The amount of water for the exercise and age you are is allot more then any other compared to age. The average amount recommended for adults is 8-10 8oz. glasses daily then add accordingly. Your suspicion concerning diabetes is most likely just that. Try talking to any female your age and older and they’ll tell you they would love to sleep all night without getting up to go. Try to stop all drinks after dinner or about 4-6 hours before bed, then make yourself go before you lay down. This is hard and is training your bladder more than anything else, but if you’re serious it might work. Get your blood sugar tested and even request an A1C test. This is a blood test where they draw some blood and send it to the lab to test it for the amount of insulin your body is using on the blood sugar over an average of 3 months. It only takes about a week for them to do this and the number they get tells you if you’re even have some predispositions to diabetes. Good luck and God Bless