Bitter gourd natural diabetes cure

Bitter gourd is a functional vegetable with beneficial effects on health. Bitter gourd is a popular vegetable in some Asian countries, where the health benefits of the plant are well-known—particularly, its ability to lower blood glucose in diabetics. Her is an in depth look how it works to lower your blood sugar levels.

First let us have a look at its nutritional profile:

Nutritional Benefits


Bitter gourds are very low in calories but dense with precious nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folate, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fiber. It is rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, and twice the potassium of a banana.


Bitter melon contains a unique phyto-constituent that has been confirmed to have a hypoglycemic effect called charantin. There is also another insulin-like compound known as polypeptide P which have been suggested as insulin replacement in some diabetic patients.

How it works for Diabetes

Bitter gourd has been used to treat diabetes in traditional medicine and is now commercially available as tea (from fruits or leaves), juice, extracts, and pills. 

In recent years researchers worldwide have started to focus on the anti-diabetic effects of bitter gourd. The goal is to provide safe and clear preparation and dosage recommendations so that consumers will realize the greatest benefit from consuming fresh bitter gourd or bitter gourd products.

Bitter gourd lowers blood glucose levels!

Bitter gourd is not like most medicinal drugs, which are effective only in one target organ or tissue; rather, it influences glucose metabolism all over the body. Bitter gourd treatments of cell cultures or feeding trials with laboratory animals such as mice or rats show bitter gourd does have blood glucose lowering properties.


Bitter gourd helps to  lower dietary carbohydrate digestion

The starting point of glucose metabolism is your gut, where carbs and sugars are transformed into glucose. From here your digestive system transports glucose to your blood. Researchers have found bitter gourd reduces the amount of glucose that is released into the blood by inhibiting the enzymes that break down disaccharides to two monosaccharides (e.g. glucose).

According to research studies bitter gourd can also influence the transport channels for glucose, which also reduces the amount of glucose transport into the blood. This discovery is very helpful for the treatment of both Type I and Type II diabetic patients and helps to prevent high blood sugar levels after meals.

Bitter gourd contains plant insulin 

Insulin is necessary to lower high blood sugar levels. When your blood sugar increases, pancreas react secreting  insulin in your blood, Insulin helps to transport the sugar from the blood to the skeletal muscle and the fat tissue where it is used to produce energy. Insulin also stops the liver from producing sugar from glycogen storages in your body.

In Type I diabetes, the pancreas does not produce or secrete enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels low. Bitter gourd has been shown to be effective in treating Type I diabetes in rats or mice by increasing pancreatic insulin secretion. Additionally, scientists found an insulin-like molecule in bitter gourd. Although bitter gourd may reduce the number of insulin injections required to manage Type 1 diabetes, it cannot replace insulin treatment completely or heal this form of the disease.

Bitter gourd reverses insulin resistance

In Type II diabetes, the liver, skeletal muscle, and fat tissues do not respond adequately to insulin—they are insulin resistant. Research studies show bitter guard helps to prevent or reverse insulin resistance. Bitter gourd can play a role in the prevention and treatment of Type II diabetes, People with insulin resistance or those with a high risk of developing Type II diabetes have a good chance to prevent and treat the disease without drugs by increasing their physical activity and including bitter gourd in their diet.

Bitter gourd helps to prevent diabetic complications

Consuming bitter gourd can help prevent complications resulting from chronic high sugar concentrations from Type I and Type II diabetes wihich increase the risk of inflammation and oxidation in the whole body, resulting in complications like blindness, diabetic feet, kidney disease, stroke, or heart attack. Consuming bitter gourd not only decreases blood sugar levels, but also has some antioxidative properties.

Bitter gourd can save you from other non-communicable diseases

Becoming overweight is one of the most important risk factors for diabetics. Type II diabetes is often accompanied by hypertension, high plasma cholesterol, or high plasma lipids, these conditions increase the risk of stroke or heart attack. For overweight Type II diabetic patients, bitter gourd helps weight loss,  Also research studies subjected to mice and rats show reduction in hypertension, plasma cholesterol and plasma lipids. There is also evidence that bitter gourd might be effective in cancer treatment.

A humble warning

Please be caul! More bitter gourd does not help more. Although bitter gourd can help prevent insulin resistance or severe diabetic complications, it is important to consider situations in which bitter gourd may be harmful to your health.

Exclusive consumption of bitter gourd, bitter gourd juice, or other bitter gourd products can lead to dangerous hypoglycemia when consumed by diabetic patients under oral drug treatment, in too high dosages, by children, or on a hungry stomach. Pregnant or breastfeeding woman should not consume bitter gourd or bitter gourd products.

Diabetes Link To Bacteria

Diabetes is often accompanied by chronic low-grade inflammation.  Recent research indicates that inflammation may be linked to molecules derived from bacteria.

It has been hypothesized that bacterial endotoxins, lipopolysaccharides (LPS) located on the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, can increase the risk for type 2 diabetes by activating components of the immune system which promote insulin resistance and other metabolic abnormalities.

In this large prospective study from last year:

Endotoxemia Is Associated With an Increased Risk of Incident Diabetes, Diabetes Care, February, 2011

Endotoxemia was associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Notably, the increased risk was independent of established diabetes risk factors such as blood glucose, serum lipids, C-reactive protein (CRP), and body mass index (BMI). The risk was also independent of factors known to affect serum endotoxin activity, such as total cholesterol, triglyceride levels, HDL cholesterol levels, and smoking.

"Our results indicate for the first time that endotoxemia is a key player in the pathogenesis of diabetes and that microbes may have a central role."

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This study from last month:

High Fat Intake Leads to Acute Postprandial Exposure to Circulating Endotoxin in Type 2 Diabetic Subjects, Diabetes Care, December 2011

Found that a high-fat meal elevated levels of endotoxins, especially in people with diabetes.

"These studies have highlighted that exposure to a high-fat meal elevates circulating endotoxin irrespective of metabolic state, as early as 1 h after a meal. However, this increase is substantial in IGT and type 2 diabetic subjects, suggesting that metabolic endotoxinemia is exacerbated after high-fat intake.

In conclusion, our data suggest that, in a compromised metabolic state such as type 2 diabetes, a continual snacking routine will cumulatively promote their condition more rapidly than in other individuals because of the greater exposure to endotoxin."

Previous studies implicated dietary fat in levels of endotoxins (LPS):

"In mice fed a high-carbohydrate diet, the increase in plasma LPS was blunted compared with mice fed a high-fat diet." 
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"In this large sample of healthy men from a population-based sample, we found a link between food intake and plasma LPS. Experimental data suggest that fat was more efficient in transporting bacterial LPS from the gut lumen into the bloodstream."
- Energy intake is associated with endotoxemia in apparently healthy men, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2008

How does dietary fat assist endotoxin absorption?  Its been proposed that fat-soluble endotoxins mix with and are absorbed in conjunction with the fat contained in a meal:

"Dietary fat is incorporated from the gut into triglyceride-enriched lipoproteins, chylomicrons, whose formation promotes LPS absorption."
- Endotoxemia Is Associated With an Increased Risk of Incident Diabetes, Diabetes Care, February, 2011

Another hypothesis is that the absorption of endotoxins is assisted by inflammation present in the gut.  This novel study found that orange juice, taken with a meal, could lower levels of circulating endotoxins:

"Whether this increase of endotoxemia is due to the lipid solubility of endotoxin and its absorption into the circulation with the fat contained in the meal or is secondary to other factors such as the inflammation of the intestinal epithelium is not clear. If it is secondary to other factors, the potential antiinflammatory effect of orange juice intake could lower postprandial endotoxin increase."
- Orange juice neutralizes the proinflammatory effect of a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal and prevents endotoxin increase and Toll-like receptor expression, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 2010

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The following study found a strong correlation between endotoxins and features of the Metabolic Syndrome (in line with the findings of the study at the top of this post which found an association between endotoxins and type 2 diabetes):

Bacterial Endotoxin Activity in Human Serum Is Associated With Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, and Chronic Inflammation, Diabetes Care, August 201

It is known that HDL cholesterol assists in the elimination of endotoxin from the circulation.  (In healthy individuals, endotoxins are bound mainly to HDL).  This study found that diabetic patients with low HDL often had high endotoxin activity.

"Of all the tested clinical variables, the strongest correlation was observed between the LPS/HDL ratio and serum triglyceride concentrations.  High fasting concentrations of triglycerides predict postprandial hypertriglyceridemia and the development of insulin resistance."

The study also found an inverse correlation between serum LPS activity and insulin sentitivity in both diabetic and nondiabetic groups.  High endotoxin activity was linked to insulin resistance.

The contribution of a high-fat diet was also noted:

"Human and animal studies have both highlighted the importance of the composition of the diet for its influence on the endotoxin absorption process. Consumption of an energy-rich high-fat diet may result in increased levels of gut-derived bacterial endotoxins in circulation."

The authors concluded:

"Taken together, these data show that endotoxins derived from gram-negative bacteria are strongly associated with the MetS variables in vivo. These observations may have clinical implications, because high LPS activity is more often found in subjects who show signs of dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, overweight, and inflammation—factors that increase the risk for diverse micro- and macrovascular complications."

Increasing Red Meat Consumption Increases Risk For Type 2 Diabetes In 3 Large Cohorts

Following the theme of yesterdays post, Large Prospective Study Supports Link Between Meat Consumption And Diabetes, below is a study from this summer which found that increasing the amount of red meat eaten - by just a half serving or a few ounces a day - increases the risk for type 2 diabetes:

Changes in Red Meat Consumption and Subsequent Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Three Cohorts of US Men and Women, JAMA Internal Medicine, July 2013

Researchers followed 149,143 participants of 3 Harvard-based prospective cohorts - the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, the Nurses’ Health Study, and the Nurses’ Health Study II. After adjustment (for age, family history, race, marital status, initial red meat consumption, smoking status, physical activity, alcohol intake, total energy intake, and diet quality), they found that:

"Increasing red meat intake during a 4-year interval was associated with an elevated risk of [type 2 diabetes] during the subsequent 4 years in each cohort."

"Increasing red meat intake of more than 0.50 servings per day was associated with a 48% elevated risk [of type 2 diabetes] in the subsequent 4-year period.

"Reducing red meat consumption by more than 0.50 servings per day from baseline to the first 4 years of follow-up was associated with a 14% lower risk during the subsequent entire follow-up."

They concluded:

"Our results confirm the robustness of the association between red meat and [type 2 diabetes] and add further evidence that limiting red meat consumption over time confers benefits for [type 2 diabetes] prevention."

People change their eating behavior over time. Studies that measure food intake at one point in time, usually at baseline or the beginning of a study, fail to account for these changes. In these 3 cohorts, diet was updated every 4 years.
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Link Between Sleep and Diabetes

Researchers at Boston University find that too little sleep, less than 7 or 8 hours a night, could increase the risk for diabetes:
Too Little Sleep Could Cause Diabetes

Importance of Diabetes Diet and Blood Sugar Testing Strips in a Diabetic’s Life

Diet plays an important role in a diabetic’s life. Since all that we eat can affect the level of glucose in our body, it is important to take care of all that is included in daily diet. Here is a sample Diabetes Diet plan for a diabetic patient:

Diabetes Diet Plan

Morning

6 a.m. – Take ½ teaspoon fenugreek powder + water.

7 a.m. – A cup of sugar free tea and a mary biscuit.

8.30 a.m. A plate upma or oatmeal and half bowl sprouted grains. Have a cup of low fat milk without sugar

10.30 a.m. A fruit or low fat buttermilk, or lemon water

Afternoon

1 p.m. - 2 roti of mixed flour, a bowl of lentil, a bowl of yogurt, a bowl of vegetable, and a plate of salad.

Evening

4 pm - A cup of tea without sugar and a toast or a biscuit.

6 pm – A cup of soup

Night

8.30 pm - 2 roti of mixed flour, a bowl pulse, half bowl green vegetable, and a plate of salad.

10.30 pm – A cup of milk without sugar.

It is important to strictly avoid sugar, molasses, honey, sweets, and dry fruits. It is important to include a light exercise regime daily. For instance, you can go for 35-40 minute brisk walk daily. Also avoid oily food and increase the intake of fiber foods in meals.

Apart from following a strict diet, it is important that a diabetic patient checks his glucose levels daily at regular intervals. This is easy via using Diabetes Blood Sugar Test Strips.

Diabetes Blood Sugar Test Strips

Glucose testing is an imperative component of a diabetic’s daily health care. Without testing, a diabetic can easily become ill as his glucose levels may not be healthy. The test is conducted via using a glucose testing meter that uses diabetes blood sugar test strips.

The Blood Sugar Testing Strips are one of the major components of any diabetes monitoring system. A wide range of diabetes test strips are accessible these days on the market. These test strips are used in combination with a blood glucose monitor. The patient needs to prick himself to draw blood and apply to the test strip. The blood glucose monitor will detect the accurate amount of blood glucose present in the body.

Read more info about Diabetes Diet and Blood Sugar Testing Strips .

PCB Exposure May Increase Risk For Diabetes

In light of the recent contamination of pork in Ireland (On Saturday, Ireland recalled all pork products because they were contaminated with high levels of PCBs. PCBs are polychlorinated biphenyls, highly toxic petroleum products. Yesterday, the Irish government reported that cattle were also testing positive for dioxins), I bring the unfortunate news that exposure to PBCs can increase the risk for diabetes.

In 1978-1979, people in central Taiwan were poisoned by PCB-contaminated rice bran oil that they used for cooking. Between 1993 and 2003, researchers in Taiwan investigated the incidence of type 2 diabetes in these Yucheng ("oil disease") victims.

When compared to non-poisoned controls, women who were exposed to the dioxin-laced oil were twice as likely to have developed diabetes in the ensuing 24 years.

For women whose PCB exposure was greatest (as evidenced by the presence of chloracne - an acne-like skin disorder caused by exposure to toxic chlorinated chemicals), diabetes risk was five and a half times that of matched controls (hypertension risk was 3.5 times that of matched controls).

Men exposed to dioxin also experienced an increased risk for diabetes but it was not significant. The researchers speculated that "women tend to have a greater fat percentage than men, which might result in a longer half-life of these lipophilic compounds."

One of the studys authors, Dr. Yueliang Leon Guo, commented to Reuters Health on the implications of their findings:

"Guo said that since "everyone" has detectable PCB levels in his or her body, its possible that exposure to such pollutants has helped feed the widespread rise in diabetes in recent decades."

The authors advised:

"When planning treatments against diabetes, the body burden of PCBs and dioxins should be caully considered, especially for women."

The study appeared in the August, 2008 issue of Diabetes Care:
Increased Risk of Diabetes and Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Dioxins
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Increasing Muscle Mass May Improve Insulin Resistance And Lower Risk For Diabetes

Is it possible to improve insulin sensitivity and stave off a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes by increasing muscle mass?

Yes, according to this study:

Relative Muscle Mass Is Inversely Associated With Insulin Resistance And Prediabetes. Findings From The Third National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, September, 2011

Analysis of data from 13,644 participants of NHANES III revealed:

In people with diabetes, each 10% increase in skeletal muscle index (SMI: the ratio of total skeletal muscle mass, estimated by bioelectrical impedance, to total body weight) was associated with:

• 11% reduction in insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)
  
• 12% reduction in prediabetes prevalence

Reductions were higher in people without diabetes.

Study author Dr. Preethi Srikanthan, an assistant professor of medicine in the division of endocrinology at UCLA, said in a press release:

"Our findings suggest that beyond focusing on losing weight to improve metabolic health, there may be a role for maintaining fitness and building muscle mass. This is a welcome message for many overweight patients who experience difficulty in achieving weight loss, as any effort to get moving and keep fit should be seen as laudable and contributing to metabolic change."

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Tea weight loss beverage and fighting diabetes

Tea, weight loss beverage and fighting diabetes - If you have a problem with weight gain and risk of developing diabetes, consumption of tea is appropriate to deal with these two things. But other than that, tea turned out to contain other health benefits. What is it? Check out more as reported by the Huffington Post following.

Weight loss

A study in 2011 proved that the consumption of green tea extract weight loss in laboratory rats. Of course, tea is consumed even still be in the form of pure, processed traditionally, and not given excessive sugar.

Fighting diabetes

Another study earlier in 2010 also found that the caffeine in tea has properties reduce the risk of diabetes.

Good for the eyes

Eyes, just like other organs, can be affected by the disease. However, the risk of eye disease can be reduced by the consumption of green tea. This was proven by a study conducted in the year 2010.

Ageless

Who does not want to look younger every time? If you are also the same, from now on please do not hesitate to drink tea. Because there are compounds in tea are able to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin - two critical factors that keep moisture and firmness.

Lowering stress

In addition to weight loss, tea also has benefits of lower stress levels, especially black tea. A study has also proved that black tea consumption associated with a reduction in stress levels and blood pressure are more stable.

Good for the heart

One study found that green tea can keep the heart healthy. But do not consume milk for tea along with tea benefits could be reduced due to the habit.

Thats tea, drinks million benefits. Tea can also be enjoyed as a hot or cold drink. So do not hesitate to consume tea and make it a healthy habit!

Eating more red meat associated with increased risk of Type 2 diabetes

Eating more red meat over time is associated with an increased risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a follow-up of three studies of about 149,000 U.S. men and women, according to a report published Online First by JAMA Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

Red meat consumption has been consistently related to an increased risk of T2DM, but previous studies measured red meat consumption at a baseline with limited follow-up information. However, a persons eating behavior changes over time and measurement of consumption at a single point in time does not capture the variability of intake during follow-up, the authors note in the study background.

An Pan, Ph.D., of the National University of Singapore, and colleagues analyzed data from three Harvard group studies and followed up 26,357 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study; 48,709 women in the Nurses Health Study; and 74,077 women in the Nurses Health Study II. Diets were assessed using food frequency questionnaires.

During more than 1.9 million person-years of follow-up, researchers documented 7,540 incident cases of T2DM.

"Increasing red meat intake during a four-year interval was associated with an elevated risk of T2DM during the subsequent four years in each cohort," according to the study.

The results indicate that compared with a group with no change in red meat intake, increasing red meat intake of more than 0.50 servings per day was associated with a 48 percent elevated risk in the subsequent four-year period. Reducing red meat consumption by more than 0.50 servings per day from baseline to the first four years of follow-up was associated with a 14 percent lower risk during the subsequent entire follow-up.

The authors note the study is observational so causality cannot be inferred.

"Our results confirm the robustness of the association between red meat and T2DM and add further evidence that limiting red meat consumption over time confers benefits for T2DM prevention," the authors conclude.

(JAMA Intern Med. Published online June 17, 2013. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.6633. Available pre-embargo to the media at http://media.jamanetwork.com.)

Editors Note: This work was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health. An author also made a funding disclosure. Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, financial disclosures, funding and support, etc.

Commentary: Oxygen-Carrying Proteins in Meat and Risk of Diabetes Mellitus

In an invited commentary, William J. Evans, Ph.D., of GlaxoSmithKline and Duke University, Durham, N.C., writes: "The article by Pan et al confirms previous observations that the consumption of so-called red meat is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)."

"Perhaps a better description of the characteristics of the meat consumed with the greatest effect on risk is the saturated fatty acid (SFA) content rather than the amount of oxygen-carrying proteins," Evans continues.

"A recommendation to consume less red meat may help to reduce the epidemic of T2DM. However, the overwhelming preponderance of molecular, cellular, clinical and epidemiological evidence suggests that public health messages should be directed toward the consumption of high-quality protein that is low in total and saturated fat. … These public health recommendations should include cuts of red meat that are also low in fat, along with fish, poultry and low-fat dairy products. It is not the type of protein (or meat) that is the problem: it is the type of fat," Evans concludes.

On the Eve of my Diabetes Anniversary

Some days...

I think its all a dream.

A bad dream, 

a long dream;

One of those sweaty kind of dreams.

I call out for you,

and youre not there. 

I dial your number...

But you will never be there.

Never again...

To answer, 

to offer advise;

Or to just tell me you love me,

One more time.

I ponder the roads you traveled,

the judgments I made,

the anger I felt, 

and I am SO SORRY, 

DAD...

Its hard to know,

hard to weigh, 

hard to feel...

Until the burden is yours.

Tomorrow marks

my second year of life

with Diabetes, 

and I truly wish you were here... 

I wish I could say everything is so much better,

and in many ways it is.

New insulin, 

new technologies, 

new hope for all...

But always we must watch now,

 for miracle cure hawkers galore.

Dad, how I wish...

People understood.

How dangerous 

Type 2 Diabetes is, 

and that it has NO CURE.

We must fight, 

every day... 

For tight control,

for proper medical care, 

for enough test strips, 

for medicines and insulin...

But still, every day,

someones pretending

we could easily reverse this...

Like the bad numbers,

are somehow,

not one slice of pizza away.

It takes nerves of steal,

and iron will, 

to keep away... 

from those cupcakes.

Carbohydrates are everywhere,

in everything, 

even in medicine,

even in flu shots...

This is not a race, 

a sprint, 

or a short pass at the gym...

Its a marathon...

A long, 

and never ending...

Marathon.

Dear Dad... 

I know you worked hard,

I know you measured,

Tested,

and took your shots...

I know you had a lot of will...

Determination, 

Strength of character,

and yes,

sometimes depression.

I pray that,

on this new year...

I can climb that ladder...

YOUR ladder, 

and continue the fight,

Your fight, Our fight,

For you... For me,

and for everyone.

Like Eat Apples Diabetes Away Apple Benefits

Like Eat Apples, Diabetes Away | Apple Benefits | Recent research from the United States found that the consumption of some types of fruits such as blueberries, apples and pears associated with lower risk of diabetes.

According to researchers, this fruit contains flavonoids, naturally occurring compounds present in fruits, vegetables and grains, which is based on the results of some research related to health benefits such as lower risk of heart disease or cancer.

"People who eat blueberries or apples in a higher number, they have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes,"

said An Pan, a researcher from the Harvard School of Public Health.

According to Pan, the findings suggest an association, but does not directly prove that the fruits could prevent diabetes.

Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed results consistent with some previous research which had already connect a diet high in fruits (rich in flavonoids) associated with a decreased risk of hypertension.

According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 26 million Americans have diabetes. This is caused by the bodys inability to produce or use insulin, a hormone that converts glucose in the blood into energy.

Type 2 diabetes can usually be controlled with exercise and dietary changes and without insulin.

In the study, researchers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health track the diet of some 200,000 men and women for 24 years. The participants, are requested to fill out questionnaires about how often they eat certain foods and beverages with standard portion sizes. In early research, all participants are known no one had diabetes, but during the study period, a total of 12 600 participants were diagnosed with diabetes.

Research results found that those who love the blueberry has a 23 percent lower risk of type 2 diabetes, compared with those who do not eat blueberries. While participants who ate five or more apples per week also had 23 percent lower risk of developing diabetes than participants who did not eat apples.

The researchers revealed that the flavonoids in fruits may have beneficial effects in reducing the risk of diabetes. "We found consistent results from three research results. Where the three studies indicate that consumption of apples and blueberries beneficial for preventing type 2 diabetes," said Pan.

According to Pan, the findings took into account other risk factors, such as weight, smoking and family history of diabetes. "This finding is very good because it encourages us to eat fruits directly rather than fruit juice (processed)," he said, citing recent evidence that the juice of sugar-sweetened fruit preparations and other additives may increase the risk of diabetes.

5 Malignant Effects Of Diabetes

Diabetes is often called the silent killer or the silent disease that can be deadly. If not controlled, raging diabetes can affect other medical conditions and lead to deadly complications.

Complications can occur if the patient did not take diabetes medication regularly or pass a medical examination. People with diabetes need to improve the lifestyle and dietary habits to prevent complications and cause other health problems.

Here are five of the dire effects of diseases,among :

1. Effects of diabetes on the metabolism of fat and Diabetic Ketoacidosis caused

If the hormone insulin to break down glucose is reduced, the body can use fat as a fuel source if the condition was severe.

While this may be good because people can lose some fat and weight loss, but this can result in byproducts from the digestion of fat called ketones.

When people with diabetes not taking insulin doses regularly and have a fever, diarrhea, vomiting or too stressful, people can develop a condition called ketoacidosis.

The condition is characterized by symptoms such as pain, panting, breathing in the acute abdomen, dehydration is bad and causes weakness, fainting and vomiting.

Do not underestimate the effects of diabetes if you have indicated this condition and this condition is to consult a doctor.

2. Effects of diabetes on the eye caused Diabetic Retinopathy

Retina, the innermost layer of the eye is also affected if blood glucose control is not effective. Small blood vessels in the retina can be weakened and damaged by these conditions.

The initial symptoms of diabetes-related eye problem is the blurring of vision and double vision. It can also cause severe visual impairment and permanent. Diabetes can also increase the risk of cataracts and glaucoma.

3. Effects of diabetes on the kidney caused Diabetic Nephropathy

The kidney is an organ that can be affected by blood sugar levels due to uncontrolled diabetes. If people with diabetes also have hypertension, this would further exacerbate the condition of her kidneys.

4. Effects of diabetes on the nerve caused numbness makes Diabetic Gangrene

Some of the nerves, especially around the legs is probably the first affected by diabetes and causes loss of sensation.

This condition is called diabetic gangrene, which is an infection that causes leg meat spoilage if the condition is severe and may require amputation.

Uncontrolled diabetes can also affect the nerves that control heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, blood flow to organs and cause diarrhea, erectile dysfunction, loss of bladder control, vision changes, and dizziness.

5. Effects of diabetes can be caused heart disease and stroke

People with diabetes who have high blood pressure, overweight and has a habit of smoking, have a greater risk of heart disease and stroke.

Diabetes Management Lowers the Hazards of Health Complications

When insulin production is inadequate and fails to meet the bodys demand or when the body cells become resistant to insulin, glucose is left behind in blood, it accumulates and the levels rise, leading to diabetes. The previous is the case of Type1 diabetes and the second is the case of Type2 diabetes. Sedentary urban life style with less physical activity and processed and flavored food items at easy reach encourages diabetes.
Heredity, stress, over-weight, over-eating, over- consumption of glucocorticoids, nutritional deficiencies, some other disease affecting pancreas and interfering with insulin secretion are other factors leading to diabetes.

Symptoms

1. Increased urination
2. Increased hunger
3. Increased thirst
4. Rapid weight loss
5. Fatigue
6. Irritability
7. Poor concentration
8. Slow wound healing
9. Itching around genitals
10. Yellowish urine with a sweet, acidic odor
11. Blurred vision

Diabetes management tips and guidelines

Following are some effective tips and guidelines to manage diabetes and control blood sugar levels. With proper dietary planning and making some modifications in lifestyle, one can considerably manage diabetes.

1. Dietary planning - A diabetic should be cautious about the diet he or she is taking. An effective diet plan is to be chalked out keeping in mind the nutritional value of foods consumed. Simple sugars in sweets, candies and sodas increase glucose levels, refined, flavored and over-processed food also do the same. Thus such items are to be avoided. Saturated fat rich food items like meat and dairy product give a fillip to cholesterol. Thus should be avoided. The patient must steer clear of white sugar, fried food, creamy sauces and gravies for the same reason.

2. It is advisable to include lots of fresh vegetables like spinach, lettuce, cabbage, turnips, carrots, dandelions in diet. These vegetables may be served as salads. Intake of citrus fruits should be raised for they impede obesity. Fiber based food items like barley, black beans, kidney beans, oats, whole grains, nut megs and cereals are very essential, for they lower the intestinal absorption of glucose. The patient should eat meals at a fixed time and should never skip meals.

3. Adopting healthy habits - Patient should keep away from smoking and alcoholism, try to remain active throughout the day and get a sound sleep at night.

4. Adopting stress-relief methods - The patient should not keep the stress locked up within him or herself; rather should give an outlet to anxiety by talking it out with others. The patient should have a positive outlook towards life and practice meditation and deep breathing for stress relief.

Article by : Dr Andrew Napier

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