Diabetes on the Rise in the U.S.
Diabetes cases are rising rapidly in the U.S., with the disease afflicting 11.3% of American adults as of the third quarter of 2009, according to a new Gallup survey. That's an increase from 10.4% measured in the first quarter of last year. (obesity, diabetes, exercise) (Complete Article)

Glucose Intolerance Reversed by Carnitine Supplement
Supplementing with the nutrient carnitine helps obese animals to clear the extra sugar in their blood, something they had trouble doing on their own, researchers at Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, report. A team led by Deborah Muoio, Ph.D., of the Duke Sarah W. Stedman Nutrition and Metabolism Center, also performed tests on human muscle cells that showed supplementing with carnitine might help older people with prediabetes, diabetes, and other disorders that make glucose (sugar) metabolism difficult. (Glucose Intolerance, Carnitine, Prediabetes) (Complete Article)

Bitter Melon Has Potent Anti-Diabetes Effects
Substances isolated from bitter melon, a plant eaten and used medicinally in much of Asia, could provide the basis of new drugs for treating diabetes and obesity, an international team of researchers reports. (Bitter Melon, Diabetes, Obesity) (Complete Article)

Natural Cures for Painful Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy may be one of the most common conditions you've never heard of. Estimates are that it affects as many as two-thirds of people with diabetes, 10% to 20% of people with cancer and 8% of all people over age 55. Symptoms include burning and tingling sensations, numbness, and occasional sharp, sudden pains similar to electrical shocks. Intensity of symptoms varies widely, from mild annoyance... to numbness severe enough to impair function... to debilitating pain. (Complete Article)

Gymnema Sylvestre - The #1 Enemy of Diabetes
Studies show that Gymnema is a natural treatment for diabetes.  Case reports and studies involving both humans and animals suggest that it may work in several ways to help control both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. (Complete Article)

Benfotiamine: Protection Against Diabetic Complications
Benfotiamine, a little-known fat-soluble form of vitamin B1, has been shown to help prevent the development and progression of many diabetic complications. Used for decades in Europe as a prescription medication, benfotiamine fights against the progression of diabetic nerve, kidney, and retinal damage, and relieves the painful symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. (Supplements, Diabetes, Diabetic Complications, Neuropathy, Nerve Function) (Complete Article)

Vitamin B12 Screening Urged for Metformin Users
A study presented in June 2009 at the American Diabetes Association's 69th Annual Scientific Sessions, looked at the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in 76 people with type 2 diabetes who had been taking Metformin for at least one year. The results showed that more than 75% of Metformin users who had low vitamin B12 levels also had evidence of peripheral neuropathy. (Diabetes, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Peripheral Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Diabetes May Solve Puzzles Of The Brain
Glucose and the glucose-regulating hormone insulin have long been studied by scientists looking for a cure for diabetes. Now the substances are increasingly coming under the study of brain scientists because it appears they might just be golden keys to brain health as we age. (Alzheimers, Insulin, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Clinical Report: Alzheimer's And Other Degenerative Diseases
Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) have been implicated in the chronic complications of diabetes mellitus and have been reported to play an important role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. (Diabetes Mellitus, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Senility) (Complete Article)

Fish May Help Diabetic Kidneys
For adults with diabetes, consuming fish twice a week may help prevent kidney disease -- one of the most serious complications of diabetes, according to British researchers. (Kidney Disease, Fish Oil, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

"Little-Known" Natural Remedies for Diabetes
There is extensive research regarding herbs that positively affect blood sugar. Learn about 5 important herbs for diabetic health. (Diabetes Management, Diabetic Product) (Complete Article)

Study: Vitamin D Leads To Longer Life
Doctors have long known that vitamin D is essential to good health. Get enough of it and it ensures strong bones and teeth. But a new study this week suggests an even more extraordinary benefit: a lower risk of death. (Vitamin D, Heart Disease, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

The Power of Natural Supplements
Some of the most exciting - and underutilized - advancements being made in the optimization of healthy blood glucose metabolism involve the use of natural supplements.  (Diabetes Research, Nutraceuticals) (Complete Article)

24 Million Americans Have Diabetes
The number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, or roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population, the government said Tuesday. (Diabetes Research, Diabetes Statistics) (Complete Article)

Nature's Sweet Benefits
Chalk up another one for Mother Nature. Most people with diabetes rely on drugs and lifestyle modifications to moderate their body chemistry. But a host of natural herbal supplements may further help them manage blood glucose levels, improve their vision, and alleviate a variety of diabetes-related health problems. (Complete Article)

Do You Know About Celiac Disease?
A link between diabetes and celiac disease, both autoimmune disorders, has been recognized for some time. People with type 1 diabetes have a greater risk for developing celiac disease, typically about 1 in 20. (In the general population, including people with type 2 diabetes, the rate may be as high as 1 in 133.) In most cases, diabetes is diagnosed first. (Celiac Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Damage Linked To Vitamin B1 Shortage
Diabetics have three-quarters less vitamin B1 in their blood than healthy people, research has shown. The experts found the shortage was linked to damage to the kidneys, retina and nerves in the arms and legs-common in diabetics. (Kidney Disease, Retinopathy, Neuropathy, Vitamin B1, Thiamine) (Complete Article)

10 Tips For A Healthful Holiday
Follow these 10 suggestions to celebrate the season and enjoy your favorite foods while staying on top of your diabetes. (Diabetic Meal Planning, Exercise) (Complete Article)

Diabetics Have A 75% B1 Deficiency Leading To Vascular Problems
A thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency may be key to vascular problems for diabetic patients. FDA panel says Avandia offers benefits to people with type 2 disease, but...? (Diabetes Research, Vascular Problems, Low Plasma Thiamine) (Complete Article)

Why Should You Care About Your Blood Sugar?
Unless you're diabetic, chances are you haven't given a moment's thought to your blood sugar before now. So why should you care about it? (Type 2 Diabetes, Blood Sugar Levels) (Complete Article)

The New Silent Epidemic
The number of American adults diagnosed with this disease annually has spiked 54% in the last decade and now stands at an estimated 21 million. At this very moment approximately one-third of those affected dont even know they are at risk and it takes an average of 4 to 7 years before they learn the truth. (Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, PCOS) (Complete Article)

Help For Kids To Fight Diabetes?
New research suggests that fish oil may reduce a child's risk of developing type 1 diabetes. (Juvenile-Onset Diabetes, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

The Villainous Role Your Blood Sugar Plays
Your body needs blood sugar. Like gas in a car, it's the fuel that makes you go. Without it, your life would quickly grind to a halt. But when your gas tank is full, you don't need any more fuel. There's no point in pouring gasoline all over the upholstery, the steering wheel, and the dashboard! (Diabetes Management, Blood Sugar) (Complete Article)

Diabetics Can Count On Chromium
Chromium, an essential dietary mineral, plays a central role in how the body uses insulin to burn sugars, carbs, fats, and proteins for energy. Because of this insulin-enhancing role, chromium can be especially helpful in controlling, and sometimes reversing, some of the symptoms of prediabetes and type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes. (Chromium, Type 2 Diabetes, Syndrome X) (Complete Article)

Red Wine Ingredient - Resveratrol - Fights Diabetes In Mice
Even relatively low doses of resveratrol--a chemical found in the skins of red grapes and in red wine--can improve the sensitivity of mice to the hormone insulin, according to a new report. As insulin resistance is often characterized as the most critical factor contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes, the findings "provide a potential new therapeutic approach for preventing or treating" both conditions, the researchers said. (Diabetes Research, Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance) (Complete Article)

Diabetes-Induced Dry Skin
Follow these tips to help you stay on top of your diabetic skin care. (Diabetic Complications, Skin Infections, Nerve Damage, Peripheral Vascular Disease) (Complete Article)

Blood Sugar Control Impacts Stroke Risk
Impaired glucose tolerance, a precursor to full-blown diabetes, is associated with an increased risk of stroke in non-diabetic patients who have already experienced a minor or mini-stroke, Dutch researchers report. (Diabetic Complications, Mini-Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack) (Complete Article)

Health Experts Caution - Type 2 Diabetes Management Compromised During Holidays
The Harris Interactive survey, conducted among Americans with type 2 diabetes aged 45 and older, showed that 48 percent say the emotional stress of the holidays caused them to engage in at least one negative behavior, such as eating unhealthy foods and overeating. (Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetic Diet) (Complete Article)

Diabetes And The Holidays - Tips To Control Stress And Blood Sugar
Celebrations around the holidays tempt all party-goers to disregard healthy habits, but calorie-laden festivities pose a special challenge for the millions of Americans living with diabetes. Usually managed by diet, exercise and medication, diabetes can get out of control when portion sizes grow and careful food selection is abandoned. (Diabetic Meal Planning, Exercise, Low-Carb Diet) (Complete Article)

Portion Distortion
Americans are expanding at the same disturbing pace. Some 60 million--one-third of all adults--are obese (defined as more than 20 percent above their desirable weight), according to the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease) (Complete Article)

Supplement Snapshot - Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALC)
The strongest research of Acetyl L-Carnitine is for relief of diabetic neuropathy symptoms; some studies show pain relief and possible nerve regeneration. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

What Makes Diabetes Painful?
Diabetes can destroy small blood vessels, which in turn can damage the nervous system, and these damaged nerves can cause pain. (Peripheral Neuropathy, Nervous System) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Health Tricks
No magic bullet can stop our epidemic of type 2 diabetes, but certain supplements may help cut risk and alleviate symptoms. (Alpha-lipoic Acid, Neuropathy, High Triglycerides, Insulin) (Complete Article)

Prevent & Protect - Control Blood Sugar To Prevent Diabetic Complications
Three out of five people with diabetes have one or more complications from the disease. In the United States, more than 200,000 people a year die from all types of diabetic complications. (Diabetic Complications, Heart Disease, Stroke, Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

It's Complicated - Spotting The Conditions That May Come With Diabetes
There is good news for those with diabetes. "People are living longer; there's less heart disease, fewer amputations and less eye disease," says Richard Jackson, M.D., senior physician at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. The key is catching associated problems early. (Neuropathy, Retinopathy, Heart Attack, Stroke) (Complete Article)

Straight Talk: Diabetes And Intimacy
It's easy to pin a lagging libido on stress, depression, age, or lack of sleep. But when you have diabetes, there may be an underlying factor - symptoms related to diabetes. (Diabetic Complications, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Depression) (Complete Article)

Diabetes And Constipation: An Awkward But Real Issue
About one in every four diabetics experience frequent bouts of constipation, making it by far the most common gastrointestinal issue for people with diabetes. The problem afflicts both type 1 and type 2 diabetes sufferers, and is known to be significantly more prevalent among those diabetics who also suffer from nerve damage. (Diabetic Complications, Type 2 Diabetes, IBS, Nerve Damage) (Complete Article)

For Diabetics, Heart Attacks Are Deadlier
A large analysis of clinical studies confirms what doctors have long known: People who have diabetes are at much greater risk of dying after a heart attack than those who don't have the disease, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston say. (Heart Disease, Diabetic Complications, Severe Heart Attack) (Complete Article)

Diabetics At Increased Risk Of Hearing Loss
Diabetics should be screened for hearing loss because they have twice the risk of developing hearing loss as are nondiabetics, researchers reported at the American Diabetes Association 67th Scientific Sessions (ADA). (Diabetic Complications, Hearing Loss) (Complete Article)

Neuropathy Most Likely To Strike In Type 2 Diabetes Not In Type 1
Painful neuropathy is more common in patients with type 2 diabetes than in those with type 1, due to metabolic syndrome, researchers suggest, because of a link with the metabolic syndrome. (Diabetic Complications, Polyneuropathy, Metabolic Syndrome) (Complete Article)

Men, Moods and Diabetes
As men age their hormonal health changes dramatically as testosterone levels are depleted and oestrogen levels rise. This is known as Andropause. When these hormonal changes are also compounded with the blood sugar fluctuations of type 2 diabetes, some unusual patterns of mood and emotions can manifest in older men. (Type 2 Diabetes, Andropause, Testosterone) (Complete Article)

Diabetes And Your Memory - Tips For Staying Sharp
As if you don't already have enough reasons to control your blood sugar, here's another: preserving your memory. Research has shown that uncontrolled diabetes can lead to mental decline, including memory loss. (Diabetic Complications, Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease) (Complete Article)

Tocotrienols - Just My Type
People with Type 2 diabetes may develop an accelerated form of atherosclerosis. In fact, 80 percent of people with Type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis are likely to die from an "atherosclerotic event." (Diabetic Complications, Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis) (Complete Article)

Eye Disease In African Americans
Time and again, studies show that poor blood glucose control increases the risk of complications such as diabetic retinopathy, a common cause of blindness. Now, a new caveat-the risk is particularly high in African Americans. (Retinopathy, Diabetic Complications, Type 1 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Liver Disease: Are You At Risk?
Generally, when you think of someone who has liver disease, you think of someone who abuses alcohol. You may be surprised to learn that fatty liver disease is often present in people who drink little or no alcohol. Nonalcoholic fatty liver is present in approximately 10 to 20 percent of Americans, and the incidence in type 2 diabetes may be as high as 50 percent. (Liver Disease, Diabetic Complications, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Living With Diabetes? Save Your Heart!
People who have diabetes are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than they are to lose a limb. Despite that fact, 60 percent of those with diabetes don't consider cardiovascular disease a serious complication, according to a survey conducted by the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology. (Diabetic Complications, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Attack, Stroke) (Complete Article)

Mother Nature Still A Rich Source Of New Drugs
At least 70 percent of all new drugs introduced in the United States in the past 25 years come from nature despite the use of sophisticated techniques to design products in the lab.  (Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Heart Risk "Equivalent To 15 Years Aging"
Diabetics are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease, one of the world's biggest killers, 15 years earlier than other people. (Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Coenzyme Q10: A Little-Known Supplement Yields Big Results
Studies indicate that coenzyme Q10 may be a valuable option for people suffering stomach ulcers, periodontal disease, high blood pressure, impotence and even cardiovascular disease. (Heart Disease, Diabetes, Anti-Aging) (Complete Article)

Good Fats
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are the "good" fats your body needs to function properly. They provide energy, increase your absorption of nutrients from foods and support the health of your bones, brain, breasts, eyes, heart, immune system, joints, nerves, muscles, prostate and skin. (Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Eye Disease, Omega Fatty Acids) (Complete Article)

Take L-Carnitine For Energy Plus
L-Carnitine plays an essential role in the healthy functioning of the body. Every form of life, from the simplest single-cell organism to the unfathomably complex human body, depends on carnitine for energy production within the cells. (Heart Disease, Diabetes, High Triglycerides) (Complete Article)

Are You At Risk For Vitamin B-12 Deficiency?
Vitamin B-12 deficiency can lead to anemia, nerve damage, tiredness, weakness, depression, weight loss, and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. (Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes, Vitamin B-12) (Complete Article)

Omega-3 - More Than A Fish Tale
Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fats seems especially important for people with diabetes, whose risk of heart disease is three times higher than normal. (Heart Disease, Diabetic Complications, Omega-3 Fats, Fish Oil) (Complete Article)

A Compound In Red Wine Makes Fat Mice Healthy
A substance found in red wine protected mice from the ill effects of obesity and extended their life spans, raising the tantalizing prospect that the compound could do the same for humans and may also help people live longer, healthier lives. (Diabetes, Heart Disease, Resveratrol) (Complete Article)

Fish: The Wonder Food
The secret ingredient in fish? Omega-3 fats. Here's why you need more of them. (Heart Disease, Diabetes, Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fats) (Complete Article)

Study Links High Blood Sugar And Cancer Risk
A large European study has found that people with high blood sugar levels are at an increased risk of developing cancer, even when they do not have overt signs of diabetes. This study adds to evidence that abnormal sugar metabolism (which usually includes insulin resistance, high sugar levels and high insulin levels) can be cancer-promoting. (Cancer, High Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Baby Boomers and Diabetes
Eat right and exercise. It's advice we've heard a lot for Baby Boomers but experts say it really is that simple when it comes to diabetes. (Baby Boomers, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

6 Ways To Make A Difference
Taking control of diabetes is a team project. Here are some suggestions to help you support and help your family and friends with diabetes. (Diabetes Management, Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

How Stress Affects People With Diabetes
With people with diabetes, stress can alter blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) notes. It does this in two ways. First, people under stress may not take good care of themselves. Second, stress hormones may also alter blood glucose levels directly. (Type 2 Diabetes, Stress) (Complete Article)

De-Stress To Decrease Risk Of Diabetes -
Researchers are slowly zeroing in on the long-suspected link between stress and type-2 diabetes, which accounts for 90 percent of all diabetes cases. Anxiety is now believed to exacerbate diabetes by raising levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which regulates insulin and blood-sugar levels. (Stress, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Tied to Enlarged Prostate
Researchers report that, BPH, or benign prostate hyperplasia, is a common condition in older men, but the risk of developing the condition seems to be increased by obesity and high blood sugar levels. (BPH, Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Watch Out For Kidney Disease
Diabetes is actually the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease in the U.S., and 20 to 30 percent of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will develop the early signs of kidney disease.  (Kidney Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Eye Disease Before Diabetes?
Eye disease (retinopathy) commonly associated with diabetes may actually develop in people before the diabetes itself, say researchers. (Retinopathy, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Mastering Your Diabetes (Before Diabetes Masters You)
If you have numbness in your feet, is there any point to controlling blood sugars? (Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

What Is Diabetic Eye Disease?
The most common diabetic eye disease is diabetic retinopathy.  Vision may not change until the disease becomes severe. That is why regular eye examinations for people with diabetes are so important. (Glaucoma, Cataracts) (Complete Article)

Alpha Lipoic Acid
A little known but extremely powerful antioxidant nutrient is available in supplemental form called alpha lipoic acid. Alpha lipoic acid appears to be a wonder nutrient and it seems to work particularly well in diabetic patients. (Alpha Lipoic Acid, Diabetes Research, Diabetic Complications, Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes: Keys to Prevention and Treatment
Erectile dysfunction is a common complication of diabetes. You can reduce your risk of developing erectile dysfunction, prevent it from worsening and, in many cases, safely and effectively treat it. (Erectile Dysfunction, Diabetic Complications, Neuropathy, Cardiovascular Disease) (Complete Article)

Most Diabetics Don't Exercise
Bad news when it comes to diabetics and exercise: Most people with Type 2 diabetes or at risk for it apparently ignore their doctors' advice to be active. Fewer than 40 percent get exercise, a new study found, and the more in danger the patients are, the less likely they are to be active. (Type 2 Diabetes, Exercise, Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Pterocarpus
Pterocarpus is a rich source of polyphenolic compounds that are reported to have blood sugar lowering effects in laboratory studies. (Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Jambolan
Jambolan, also known as Java Plum or Jambul, has recently gained interest because the seeds, fruit, leaves and bark have been shown to lower blood sugar. (Diabetes Nutrition, Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Cinnamon
Cinnamon appears to fight inflammation and help insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar. (Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Gymnema Sylvestre
Gymnema sylvestre, also known as gurmar is another herb from India's Ayurvedic medical traditions that has been used for centuries to neutralize excess sugar. As with many other Ayurvedic herbs, its properties have been confirmed by scientific studies. (Diabetes Nutrition, Insulin-Dependent Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Zinc
Zinc, the second most abundant trace mineral in the body, plays critical roles in glucose regulation, the proper function of insulin, and weight control. (Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Projections Exceed Estimates
An estimated 246 million people in the world have diabetes, and within 20 years the disease could afflict 380 million people, the International Diabetes Federation reported. (Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes Statistics) (Complete Article)

Vitamin C: An Efficient Way To Lower Sorbitol Levels
Attempts to prevent sorbitol accumulation with drugs have failed due to severe side effects. In contrast, vitamin C is able to accomplish what these drugs could not - safe and effective inhibition of sorbitol accumulation. (Vitamin C, Sorbitol, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Seen In Many Metformin Users
Although treatment with the anti-diabetes drug metformin has greatly improved the prognosis of adults with type 2 diabetes, it appears to be associated with an increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. (Type 2 Diabetes, Metformin, Vitamin B12) (Complete Article)

Nature's Diabetes Defense
Taken regularly over time, certain herbs can help lower blood sugar, others improve cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and strengthening blood vessels, which are two crucial elements for people with type 2 diabetes. (Type 2 Diabetes, Cinnamon, Fennugreek, Gymnema) (Complete Article)

Sorbitol: A Hazard For Diabetics
Conversion of glucose to sorbitol is greatly accelerated in diabetics, and that can cause dangerous complications over time. Since sorbitol can't exit from your cells very fast, and is not used in the body, it accumulates and attracts water. This causes the cells to swell, which can result in nerve, eye, kidney and blood vessel damage, as well as development of cataracts. (Sorbitol, Diabetic Complications, Type 2 Diabetes, Artificial Sweetener) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Diet
The more we've learned about diabetes, the more we've come to understand that those who suffer from it don't need to be on a specific diet, but rather they should follow certain guidelines for eating. By doing so, they'll better control their diabetes and general health. (Diabetes Diet and Diabetic Meal Planning) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Main Dish
Impress your friends and family with a unique dinner of veal, duck or snapper. Enjoy Cornmeal-Crusted Snapper Fillets, Veal Piccata, Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Orange Sauce and Chicken with Carmelized Onions. (Diabetic Meal Planning, Diabetes Recipe) (Complete Article)

The Diabetes-Parkinson's Connection
Finnish researchers have turned up a disturbing link between diabetes and Parkinson's disease, the nervous system disorder that leads to muscle tremors and paralysis. (Diabetic Complications, Parkinson's Disease, Nervous System Disorders) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid Improves Neuropathy Symptoms
In people with diabetes, alpha-lipoic acid appears to enhance insulin action and blood vessel circulation, protect against diabetic neuropathy (nerve disease), and inhibit protein glycation (a reaction between excess glucose and protein that impairs the protein's function and forms harmful end products in the body). (Diabetic Neuropathy, Alpha-Lipoic Acid) (Complete Article)

Get Up And Go Vitamins
Americans are suffering from an energy crisis in more ways than one. Forget about sky-high fuel costs and consider this: in as many as 50 percent of all doctor visits, the chief complaint is fatigue. (Diabetes Nutrition, Fatigue, Exercise) (Complete Article)

Bright Eye Basics
Researchers now think healthy food and lifestyle choices (whether it's quitting smoking, drinking alcohol in moderation, or eating lots of colorful fruits and vegetables that have eye-healthy antioxidants) improve the odds that your eyes will look their best and brighest. (Diabetes Nutrition, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Cataracts) (Complete Article)

Are Leg Cramps Caused By Diabetes?
Leg cramps can be caused by a variety of reasons such as deficiencies in vitamins such as calcium and magnesium as well as diabetic neuropathy. (Neuropathy, Leg Cramps, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Fatigue: Why Am I So Tired?
If you have diabetes, your pancreas either stops making insulin or doesn't use it efficiently. With insulin resistance, your body can't absorb glucose properly, which means you won't have any energy. In addition to feeling tired, signs of diabetes include being very thirsty and hungry, having to urinate frequently, and losing weight. How can you get your energy back? (Complete Article)

Mineral Deficiencies And Food Cravings
Clinicians note that deficiencies in certain minerals may trigger carbohydrate/sugar cravings. (Sugar Cravings, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Battling A Sweet Tooth
Do you have a huge sweet tooth? Find out how you can ease your sugar cravings. (Diabetes Diet, Sugar Cravings, High Blood Sugar, Low Blood Sugar) (Complete Article)

A Threat To Kidneys, Life
Children who develop obesity-related diabetes face a much higher risk of kidney failure and death by middle age than people who develop diabetes as adults, a study suggests. (Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, Kidney Disease) (Complete Article)

Blended Medicine: The Best Of All Worlds
Most Americans think that medicinal herbs are a thing of the past. Nothing could be further from the truth. An estimated 80 percent of the world's population still relies on herbs for treating and preventing disease. (Diabetes Research, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

The Importance Of A Daily Multivitamin
In research conducted in Germany, diets of type 2 diabetic patients were analyzed and found to be deficient in one or more of 22 nutrients evaluated. More alarming, a whopping 97 percent of the diabetic patients did not obtain three to seven nutrients in the recommended amounts from their diets. (Diabetes Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Calcium and Vitamin D For Diabetes
While diet, exercise, weight loss, and medications are prescribed for people with diabetes, more Americans are turning to nutritional support for additional help. Studies confirm that vitamin D and calcium supplementation are associated with a reduced risk of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. (Diabetes Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Improves Diabetic Neuropathy
Study shows that acetyl-L-carnitine not only improves the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, but also helps regenerate nerve fibers and vibration perception. (Diabetic Neuropathy and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

GLA: The "Good" Omega-6
There is a fat in the omega-6 family which is a powerful key to vibrant health and radiant beauty: GLA, or gamma linolenic acid. In fact, your body needs the right balance of omega-3s as well as GLA from the omega-6 family, much like it needs the proper combination of vitamins and minerals for smooth-running metabolic functions. (GLA, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Arthritis, Cholesterol) (Complete Article)

Los Diabéticos Que Controlan Rigurosamente Sus Niveles De Azúcar Tienen Más
Las personas con diabetes que mantienen controles rigurosos de los niveles de azúcar, tienen una probabilidad mucho menor de desarrollar pié diabético o daños en los nervios, según una nueva investigación de la Universidad de Michigan, realizada a nivel nacional. (Diabetes Research, Neuropathy, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Diabetics Who Control Blood Sugar Today
People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar in check today will probably have a far lower chance of developing foot pain or other nerve damage tomorrow, according to new research results from a national study. (Diabetes Research, Neuropathy, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Alpha Lipoic Acid Reverses Nerve Damage In Diabetics
Nerve damage is one of diabetes' most devastating complications and affects more than 50 percent of all diabetics. Its typical course is relentlessly downhill and there are no effective medicines to treat it. But now there is hope. A study recently published in Diabetes Care reports that the antioxidant nutrient alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) can partly restore diabetic nerve function. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Stress
Stress results when something causes your body to behave as if it were under attack. When stress occurs, the body prepares to take action. This preparation is called the fight-or-flight response. In people who have diabetes, the fight-or-flight response does not work well. Insulin is not always able to let the extra energy into the cells, so glucose piles up in the blood. (Stress, Diabetic Complications, High Blood Sugar) (Complete Article)

Why You Shouldn't Wait
People with type 2 diabetes - often bungle, misunderstand, or simply ignore the crucial moment when blood sugar tests reveal that diabetes is progressing. (Diabetic Complications, Heart Attack, Stroke) (Complete Article)

Type 2 Diabetics' Acidity Heightens Risk For Kidney Stones
Individuals with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) are at increased risk for developing kidney stones in general, and have a particular risk for uric-acid stones. (Diabetic Complications and Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Vitamin Deficiency Common In Diabetes
Something like three out of every five patients with type 2 diabetes show signs of vitamin D deficiency. Widespread screening for vitamin D deficiency or routine vitamin D supplementation should be seriously considered for people with diabetes according to a recent report. (Diabetic Nutrition and Diabetes Diet) (Complete Article)

Get A "Grrip!": Diabetes and Your Hands
When you hear about the complications of diabetes, you usually hear about your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and feet. But diabetes can affect the muscles and joints of your hands, too. Diabetes-related hand conditions are usually not life-threatening, but they can have a great impact on the quality of your life. (Diabetic Complications, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Stiff-Hand Syndrome, Dupuytren's Contracture) (Complete Article)

Trigger Finger
Trigger finger is a condition in which one of your fingers or your thumb catches in a bent position. An often painful condition, trigger finger is caused by a narrowing of the sheath that surrounds the tendon in the affected finger. People whose work or hobbies require repetitive gripping actions are most susceptible to this condition. Trigger finger is also more common in women than in men, and in anyone with diabetes. (Trigger Finger and Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

ADA Blood Sugar Goals for Diabetes
Are you wondering what your blood sugar goals should be? These goals provided by the American Diabetes Association are determined from studies that examined the effects of near-normal blood sugar levels on the rates of diabetic complications. (Blood Sugar Level and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Breakfast
Start your day off right with one of these energizing breakfasts. You'll love a Veggie Bagel, Fast French Toast, or a bowl of Berry Morning Mix. (Diabetes Recipe) (Complete Article)

Nutritional Management of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Fortunately, diabetic retinopathy is a nutritionally responsive disorder. Natural agents can be used to reduce the initial damage to the blood vessels in the retina and enhance integrity. (Diabetes Nutrition and Retinopathy) (Complete Article)

Daily Vitamins Could Prevent Vision Loss Among Thousands
If every American at risk for advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) took daily supplements of antioxidant vitamins and zinc, more than 300,000 people could avoid AMD-associated vision loss over the next five years, according to results of a new government study led in part by researchers at Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute. (Macular Degeneration and Diabetes Complications) (Complete Article)

Seeing Is Believing: Nutrients That Protect and Promote Eye Health
Twenty-five percent of us by age 65 or older will have lost part of our vision due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and by age 75 at least half our vision will be dimmed by cataracts. You don't need a fortune-teller to see into the future. Perhaps all you need are a handful of eyesight-preserving nutrients. (Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Eye Complications
People with diabetes do have a higher risk of blindness than people without diabetes. But most people who have diabetes have nothing more than minor eye disorders. You can keep minor problems minor. And if you do develop a major problem, there are treatments that often work well if you begin them right away. (Diabetic Complications, Glaucoma, Cataracts) (Complete Article)

Frozen Shoulder and Diabetes
Diabetes is known to affect the shoulder in several ways. Frozen shoulder seems to be the most common - with up to 20% of diabetic patients developing it at some time or other.  Diabetics not only get frozen shoulder more often than others but it lasts longer and is more painful for them when they do. (Diabetic Complications, Diabetes Care, Diabetes Treatment) (Complete Article)

Frozen Shoulder
A body in motion tends to stay in motion, and a body at rest tends to stay at rest. Such is the case with your shoulder and a condition called adhesive capsulitis. Adhesive capsulitis is more commonly known as frozen shoulder.  Diabetes is a risk factor for frozen shoulder, although precisely why that's so is a subject the medical community is still researching. (Diabetic Complications, Diabetes Care) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Salads
There's just something about a crisp, cold and creamy salad to start off a meal. Enjoy Wedge Salad with Gorgonzola and Walnuts, Confetti Garden Salad, Italian Salsa Salad and Tomato Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing. (Diabetic Meal Planning and Diabetes Recipe) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Main Dish
By carefully selecting what you eat, including a good balance of the right kinds and amounts of fats and carbs, you can help improve your heart health and your diabetes diet. You can enjoy delicious meals such as Baked Chicken Parmesan, Onion-Smothered Pork Chops, Citrus Chicken and Mushroom-Smothered Cube Steak. (Diabetes Recipe) (Complete Article)

Plants As Means Of Blood Sugar Control
Before the advent of insulin, diabetes and hypoglycemia were treated with plant medicines. In the last 20 years scientific investigation has, in fact, confirmed the efficacy of many of these preparations, some of which are remarkably effective. (Diabetic Product, Herb for Diabetes, Gymnema Sylvestre, Bitter Melon, Fenugreek, Bilberry, Pterocarpus) (Complete Article)

Study: Fatty Acids From Fish Can Ward Off Heart Attack
People with heart disease can lower their risk of fatal heart attack with a daily helping of salmon or another fatty fish or by taking a daily fish oil supplement, doctors recommend today. (Diabetes Nutrition, Heart Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - More Snacks and Appetizers
Enjoy these quick and tasty appetizers and snacks at your next social gathering or family get-together. These delicious recipe ideas include Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Mini Vegetable Quiches, Southern Crab Cakes with Remoulade Dipping Sauce and Smoked Salmon Appetizers. (Diabetes Recipe and Diabetic Meal Planning) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Snacks and Appetizers
Discover how delicious low-carb snacking can be! The next time you prepare a snack or party appetizer, try some creative new ideas like Mini Marinated Beef Skewers, Confetti Tuna in Celery Sticks, Angelic Deviled Eggs and Turkey-Broccoli Roll-Ups. (Diabetes Recipe and Low Carbohydrate Diet) (Complete Article)

More Fractures, Less Bone Density In Premenopausal Women with Diabetes
Premenopausal women who have type 1 diabetes should strongly consider preventive screening for osteoporosis, the researchers of a new study on bone density conclude.  (Women's Health, Diabetic Complications, Juvenile Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Bowel Cancer Risk Higher for Men with Diabetes
Having diabetes apparently raises men's risk of developing colorectal cancer. After factoring in age and other variables, the researchers found that diabetes was associated with a 49 percent higher likelihood of developing both colon and rectal cancer. (Diabetic Complications, Colon Cancer) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Men Have Low Testosterone Levels
According to this study, after adjusting for waist-hip ratios, diabetic men were 3 times as likely as nondiabetic men to have low free testosterone levels and twice as likely to have low total testosterone levels. (Type 2 Diabetes, Testosterone, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Diabetes: The Other "Silent Killer"
Like high blood pressure, diabetes is a disease that sneaks up on millions of Americans. It's increasingly recognized as a major cause of death and disability, yet many who suffer from diabetes are unaware they even have it until they experience a debilitating side effect of the disease. (High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Stroke, Nerve Damage) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Main Dish
These main dishes are low on carbs, light on fat and irresistably delicious. Looking for a meal the entire family can enjoy? Try Tortilla-Crusted Chicken, Skillet-Style Lasagna, Beef Steak and Onions and Pineapple-Teriyaki Beef. (Diabetes Recipes and Diabetic Diet) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Meal Salads
Looking for a salad with substance? Try these delicious salad meals. You'll love the Mexican Crab Salad, Chicken and Melon Stuffed Shells, Dilled Tuna and Potato Salad and Warm Fajita Salad. (Diabetes Recipes and Diabetic Meal Planning) (Complete Article)

All About Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arterial disease, also called PAD, occurs when blood vessels in the legs are narrowed or blocked by fatty deposits. Blood flow to your feet and legs decreases. If you have PAD, you have an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. An estimated one out of every three people with diabetes over the age of 50 have this condition. However, many of those with warning signs don't realize that they have PAD and therefore don't get treatment. (Diabetes Complications, Heart Attack, Stroke) (Complete Article)

Weighty Research On Diet Supplements
Researchers in this study that covered a 10-year period found that obese or overweight consumers who took four supplements experienced less weight gain than those who did not use the supplements. Chromium seemed to most help weight control. It helps regulate blood-sugar levels, which keeps appetite in check. (Chromium, Diabetes Nutrition, Weight Loss) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Breakfast
When you're diagnosed with diabetes, your risk of heart attack shoots way up. But it doesn't have to stay high. By carefully selecting what you eat, including a good balance of the right kinds and amounts of fats and carbs, you can help improve your heart health and your diabetes health. Enjoy a great breakfast like Ham-and-Swiss Breakfast Casserole, Apple Crumble Coffee Cake and Southwestern Breakfast Tortilla Wrap. (Diabetic Meal Planning, Diabetes Recipes) (Complete Article)

Vitamin E Helps Combat Heart Attacks For Those With Diabetes
A new study has indicated that about 40 percent of diabetic patients can reduce their risk of heart attacks and of dying from heart disease by taking vitamin E supplements. (Complete Article)

Get Clued In To Kidney Disease
For people with diabetes, kidney disease is often a silent complication that develops over many years, to devasting effect. The good news? You can prevent it or slow its progress. (Kidney Disease, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Menopause and Blood Sugar Control
If you have finally figured out how to control your blood glucose levels through a combination of meal planning, exercise, and oral diabetes medications or insulin, you should realize that menopause can throw your diabetes management plan out of balance. (Women's Health, Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Type 2 Diabetes and Triglycerides
The combination of high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol and central obesity are the hallmarks of the metabolic syndrome diabetic dyslipidemia, which occurs in 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes. The frightening significance of this combination of risk factors is the marked incidence in these people of premature death from heart disease. (Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity) (Complete Article)

21 Million Americans (7%) Have Diabetes, CDC Finds
Nearly 21 million Americans have diabetes, most of them the type-2 variety associated with being overweight, too little exercise and poor diet, reported the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Type 2 Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, Syndrome X, Diabetes Statistics) (Complete Article)

Breastfeeding Appears To Reduce Diabetes Risk
Women who breastfeed for more than six months might reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, says a new study thought to be the first to make such a connection. (Type ii Diabetes, Diabetes Prevention) (Complete Article)

Higher Body Iron Stores Predict Future Risk of Women Developing Type 2 Diabetes
In the first large study to assess iron stores and risk of type 2 diabetes in an apparently healthy population, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) found that higher iron stores were associated with significantly elevated risk of type 2 diabetes, independent of other known diabetes risk factors. (Diabetes Research, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Why Trans Fat Is So Bad For You
An American Heart Association study released in 2002 showed that food cooked with trans fat clogs arteries quicker than food cooked in animal-based saturated fat. But trans fat has what researchers are beginning to agree is a more insidious function in the body: It actually reprograms how cells work, causing lifelong damage that can lead to diabetes, stroke, and possibly cancer.  (Diabetic Nutrition, Heart Disease, Syndrome X) (Complete Article)

If I Don't Feel Sick, How Can High Blood Sugars Hurt Me?
Complications from diabetes come on over time, and damage has often started before we realize something is wrong. The belief that "as long as I feel well I must be well" does not hold true for the complications of diabetes; they come on quietly. (neuropathy prevention, diabetic complications, diabetic neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Diabetes and Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy can affect virtually every part of the body. Diabetic nerve damage eventually affects some 65 percent of people with diabetes. As with other diabetes complications, poor blood glucose control lies at the root of neuropathy. Symptoms and types of neuropathy. (Peripheral Neuropathy, Autonomic Neuropathy, Focal Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Pediatric Blood (Sugar) Glucose Test
Concerned that your child's blood glucose levels may not be normal? The most common use of the blood glucose test is to check for diabetes mellitus. The test is also used to see how well the body is metabolizing glucose and the function of organs involved in that process: the pancreas, the liver, and the receptors that bring glucose into cells. (Blood Glucose Testing, Juvenile Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Blood Sugar Level) (Complete Article)

Magnesium Deficiency
If you have type 2 diabetes and are experiencing leg cramps, chances are your body is screaming for magnesium. In fact, up to 80% of type 2 diabetics have a magnesium deficiency. (Leg Cramps, Magnesium Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

How Many Carbohydrates Should A Person With Diabetes Eat Each Day?
Carbohydrates are extremely important and should not be eliminated or severely restricted from a person's diet. Read more about carbohydrates and diabetics. (Low-carb diet, Carbs, Diabetic Meal Planning) (Complete Article)

Study: 2M Adolescents Have Pre-Diabetes
Roughly 2 million U.S. children ages 12 to 19 have a pre-diabetic condition linked to obesity and inactivity that puts them at risk for full-blown diabetes and cardiovascular problems, government data suggest. Read more about these alarming new statistics. (Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetic Children, Cardiovascular Disease) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Neuropathy - Nerve Pain and Numbness
An estimated 60 percent of all people with diabetes have some form of diabetic neuropathy, the nerve damage caused by long-term effects of diabetes. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling, prickling, and sometimes pain, burning, cramping, or extreme sensitivity to touch.(nerve pain, neuropathy causes, neuropathy symptoms) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Neuropathies
Neuropathies lead to numbness and sometimes pain and weakness in the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Problems may also occur in every organ system, including the digestive tract, heart, and sex organs. An estimated 50 percent of those with diabetes have some form of neuropathy, but not all with neuropathy have symptoms.  (Types of Neuropathy, Proximal Neuropathy, Focal Neuropathy, Neuropathy Treatment) (Complete Article)

Neuropathy Complication - Charcot's Foot
Sometimes neuropathy can trigger a cascade of diabetes related complications, such as Charcot's foot (Charcot's joint). This disorder usually affects weight-bearing joints, such as the ankles. The key to treating Charcot's foot involves keeping weight off the joint and wearing special footwear. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Neuropathy Symptoms, Types of Neuropathy, Neuroarthropathy) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Extra Help Taming Diabetes
Researchers have discovered that the potent antioxidant, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, may be an effective treatment for a common complication of diabetes, known as diabetic neuropathy, which develops when high blood sugar levels damage delicate nerve endings. It may also help control blood sugar in diabetics, possibly by lowering insulin levels and increasing the transport of sugar into cells. (Diabetic Nutrition, Diabetic Product, Diabetic Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Phosphatidylcholine - Nerve Builder
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is an essential protector of every cell, especially those of our nervous system. It is the main source of choline, which in turn is essential to the formation of acetylcholine, one of our most important neurotransmitters. (Nerve Pain, Diabetes Nutrition, Diabetic Diet, Phosphatidyl choline) (Complete Article)

A Natural Approach to Diabetes
Many diabetics have low blood levels of B6. Levels are even lower in diabetics with nerve damage. Supplementation with Vitamins B6 and B12, including a form of B12 called methylcobalamin, play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many forms of diabetic neuropathy. (Diabetes Nutrition, Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disorder that causes the patient to produce tremendous quantities of urine. The massively increased urine output is usually accompanied by intense thirst. (Diabetic Symptom, Diabetes Information ) (Complete Article)

Hard To Digest
Diabetes related nerve damage can cause mild to severe digestive problems. Neuropathy most commonly affects the arms and legs, but for around half of those who have diabetes, the digestive system is the affected area. Signs, symptoms and dietary solutions are discussed. (diabetic neuropathy, reflux, diabetes meal planning) (Complete Article)

Smoking May Increase Risk of Diabetes
Smoking may increase the risk of developing diabetes, according to new research by investigators at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues. The surprising finding emerged when researchers examined the relationship between smoking and diabetes among participants in a major national study. (diabetes research, insulin resistance, cause of diabetes) (Complete Article)

Neuropathy - Nutrient Therapies
Biotin, choline, inositol, and thiamine are B vitamins that have all been found useful in treating the peripheral and autonomic neuropathies found in diabetes. In addition, Alpha-lipoic acid has long been used in Europe for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy in diabetics. Acetyl-L-Carnitine has been found to have important links to peripheral nerve function. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Benfotiamine, Diabetic Product, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid- Nature's Perfect Antioxidant
Alpha-lipoic acid is an approved drug in Germany for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Although alpha-lipoic acid's primary effect in improving neuropathy is thought to be the result of its antioxidant effects, it has also been shown to lead to an improvement in blood sugar metabolism, improve blood flow to peripheral nerves, and actually stimulate the regeneration of nerve fibers. (diabetes treatment, diabetic nutrition, preventing neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Inositol
Inositol is a water soluble B vitamin that is essential for helping the cells in the body communicate and is involved in cellular responses to the actions of certain body hormones and chemicals that are released from nerves, called neurotransmitters. Experiments are currently looking at altering the levels of inositol and other chemicals to reduce nerve damage in diabetes. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Nutrition, Prevention Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Ginkgo Biloba
Studies suggest that Ginkgo Biloba increases blood flow to the nerve-rich fibers of the eyes and ears and may be of value in treating macular degeneration or diabetes-related eye disease. Ongoing studies are assessing the possible effectiveness of ginkgo in speeding up recovery from certain strokes and head injuries, as well as in treating other conditions that may be related to circulatory or nervous system impairment, including nerve damage tied to diabetes.  (Diabetes Nutrition, Herb for Diabetes, Nerve Damage) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Nerve Change Begins Early
Recent research reports subtle changes in nerve conduction as the first reliable sign of nerve complications from diabetes.  The researchers said that change can be measured long before other symptoms or signs of nerve damage develop. About half of people with diabetes develop some type of neuropathy caused indirectly by high blood sugar levels. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Neuropathy Symptoms, Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Biotin and Diabetic Neuropathy
People with type 2 diabetes often have low levels of biotin, which is a B vitamin. There have been reports of biotin supplements improving the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy for some people who developed this condition from either long-standing diabetes or on-going hemodialysis for kidney failure. (diabetes treatment, neuropathy product, nerve damage) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid Battles Diabetes
An analysis of recent studies confirms that alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) supplements reduce a variety of neuropathic symptoms common to diabetes, including pain, burning sensation and numbness, and may be even more effective when combined with other antioxidants. (preventing neuropathy, diabetic nutrition, diabetic neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Complications: An Introduction
Diabetes is a complicated disease--complicated to understand, complicated to treat. There are steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing complications, such as keeping your blood glucose and cholesterol levels in a healthy range.(retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, diabetes management) (Complete Article)

Carnosine, Acetyl L-Carnitine and Alpha-Lipoic Acid
It is well known that diabetics age prematurely. There is strong evidence that the proper dose of carnosine may help to prevent age-related conditions such as muscle atrophy, eye problems, and neurological degeneration. Numerous studies also reveal the  direct antiaging effects of acetyl-L-carnitine. Alpha-lipoic acid is a vital antioxidant that boosts the power of other antioxidants. Many studies document the benefits of alpha-lipoic acid in treating diabetes. (diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nutrition, diabetes management) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Researchers say that alpha-lipoic acid is important for diabetics. It is possible that it not only prevents nerve damage from oxidation, but also promotes glucose metabolism. In a study published in Diabetes Care, patients with adult-onset diabetes who were given lipoic acid experienced slight nerve regeneration, while patients taking a placebo showed continued deterioration. (diabetic neuropathy, neuropathy treatment) (Complete Article)

All The Nerve
One of the most common long-term repercussions of high blood glucose levels is diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about two-thirds of those with diabetes have some form of this complication. (Diabetes Management, Neuropathy Symptoms, Preventing Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

ADA Survey Finds Lack of Neuropathy Awareness
A new national survey commissioned by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reveals that, while the majority of people with diabetes experience symptoms associated with diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) -- only a small minority have been diagnosed with this condition. And, a staggering 56% of patients have never even heard of diabetic neuropathy. (neuropathy symptoms, diabetes care, diabetes statistics) (Complete Article)

Foot And Skin Related Complications Of Diabetes
For people with diabetes, having too much glucose (sugar) in their blood for a long time can cause some serious complications, including foot and skin problems, as well as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye damage, and other problems. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Retinopathy,  Diabetes Complications) (Complete Article)

The Natural Solution For Lowering Your Blood Sugar
Some of the most promising alternative treatments for high blood sugar come from nature's pharmacy, which isn't surprising.  Read more about these all natural alternatives, including Gymnema sylvestre, Fenugreek, Bitter melon, Chromium and Vanadium. (Diabetic Product, Herb for Diabetes and Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

How Stress Affects Blood Sugar
Researchers have linked dozens of physical symptoms to stress overload, from fatigue to weight gain. Add another symptom to that list: the risk for high blood sugar. Learn more about how to take control. (Diabetes Management and High Blood Sugar and Stress) (Complete Article)

Formula For A Healthy Smile
Having higher than normal blood sugar levels increases your risk of developing dental problems, such as tooth decay and loss, gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), periodontitis (infection of the gums), and other infections. Read more about what you can do to maintain healthy teeth and gums. (Diabetic Nutrition and Diabetes Care and Sign of Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Nutrition: Eating Out - Healthfully
In a dozen studies that monitored tens of thousands of people for years, "being overweight increased the risk of developing diabetes in men and women more than tenfold." Unfortunately, anyone trying to avoid weight gain and diabetes will find little help from restaurant menus. Restaurants serve large portions of tasty calorie-rich foods. That's a recipe for flab...and for diabetes. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetic Meal Planning) (Complete Article)

Type 1/Type 2 - Cold Weather Increases A1Cs
A team of researchers working in Veterans Health Administration centers across the country has found a link between cold weather and higher A1C levels. Read more about this study of more than 272,722 veterans with diabetes. (Diabetes Research, blood sugar level, alc) (Complete Article)

The Power of GLA
Science has established rather conclusively that GLA halts the otherwise inevitable advance of nerve damage caused by diabetes. GLA helps the nerves to heal. (Diabetic Neuropathy, diabetic nutrition, diabetic product ) (Complete Article)

Understanding Insulin Resistance
In people with type 1 diabetes, the beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed by the body's own immune system and can no longer produce any insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the problem is somewhat more complex. The pancreas produces insulin-sometimes more than normal. But the insulin doesn't work properly. The result is the same: the sugar remains in the blood in high concentrations, setting you up for a number of health problems. ( Diabetic Symptoms, blood sugar levels, Syndrome X) (Complete Article)

Transient Ischemic Attack
Risk factors for strokes and TIAs are very similar. The risk of a TIA or stroke is higher among men, African Americans, people over age 65, and people with heart disease or diabetes. Smokers, people with high blood pressure, and people who are overweight also have a greater risk for TIAs and strokes. (Diabetes Research and TIAs and Stroke) (Complete Article)

Hypoglycemia In Youth With Diabetes
Hypoglycemia (also known as an "insulin reaction," or just "low blood sugar") occurs when blood glucose goes too low. Hypoglycemia can be caused by many things: too much insulin, not enough food, too much exercise, eating late, or eating too little carbohydrate. It's important to recognize the symptoms that are unique to you so that you can treat it before it becomes serious. (Symptom Juvenile Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Alert: Halt Digestion Distress
If you've got diabetes and also have digestive discomfort--such as tummy pain, gas, bloating, heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea--don't overlook this hidden cause: uncontrolled blood sugar. Read more about what you can do. (Diabetes Education and Diabetic Meal Planning) (Complete Article)

Blood Sugar Testing
What is a good blood sugar range for a person with diabetes? How do you check your blood sugar? When should you check your blood sugar? What is your A1c test? Learn the answers to these and other important questions regarding blood sugar testing. (Normal blood sugar level and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Diabetes and Depression
Everybody tends to feel down at one point or another in their lives, but what happens when that feeling lasts for weeks at a time? This could be a major sign of clinical depression. Studies indicate that people with diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) are twice as likely to become depressed as compared with non-diabetes groups. (Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Waking Up With High Blood Glucose Levels
Morning readings can be so frustrating! Do you go to bed with a blood glucose of 120 mg/dL (6.6 mmol/L) and wake up with a blood glucose of 170 (9.4 mmol/L) or more? Is this happening in spite of following your diet, exercise and taking your medications as your doctor prescribed? Well, don't worry; all this may be happening due to the Dawn Phenomenon or the Somogyi Effect. (Diabetes Management and High Blood Sugar) (Complete Article)

Eat Healthy - Diabetes
You can help control your blood sugar (also called blood glucose) and diabetes when you eat healthy, get enough physical activity and stay at a healthy weight. Using the Food Guide Pyramid helps you eat a variety of healthy foods. Variety means eating foods from each of the food groups every day. Read more about the six food groups. (Diabetic Menu, Diabetic Food List, Diabetes Diet) (Complete Article)

Good Fats for Low-Carb Living
Your body needs EFAs (essential fatty acids) just as it needs vitamins and minerals. Essential fats are necessary for life, but they must be obtained through diet or supplementation because the body cannot make them. Learn more about why these essential fats are so important for optimal health. (Diabetes Nutrition, Fish Oil, Omega-3) (Complete Article)

Fish Oil Lowers Triglycerides
The results of 18 trials conducted over a 10-year period show that fish oil supplementation for patients with type 2 diabetes lowers triglycerides but has no significant effect on blood sugar. (Diabetes Research and Essential Fatty Acids, EFAs, Omega 3) (Complete Article)

Tips to Reduce Triglycerides
You have your cholesterol levels under control, but now your doctor says your triglycerides are still high. Triglycerides, like cholesterol, are blood fats. Research suggests that high levels increase risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Learn what normal levels are and how to reach your goal. (Heart Health, Diabetic Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Explaining About Diabetes
Diabetes - or to give it its full name, diabetes mellitus - is a common condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body is unable to use it properly. This is because the body's method of converting glucose into energy is not working as it should. Learn more about the two main types of diabetes. (Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes Symptoms) (Complete Article)

Type 2 Review
If you've  become accustomed to the blood sugar roller coaster unleashed by refined sugars and processed foods, you've probably had fleeting thoughts about the possibility of developing type 2 diabetes. Perhaps other factors also put you at risk for diabetes. But you should know that relatively simple lifestyle modifications can prevent type 2 diabetes. ( Diabetic Risk Factors, Diabetic Symptoms, Preventing Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes-Pies
These dessert recipes are perfect if you're watching your weight, cutting down on sugar and carbs or suffering from diabetes. Enjoy Key Lime Pie, Strawberry Dream Pie, Sour Cream Apple Pie, and Chocolate Chiffon Pie. (Diabetes Recipe and Diabetic Dessert Recipe) (Complete Article)

MicroManagement - Pay Attention to Vitamins and Minerals
An estimated 80 percent of American adults take nutritional supplements, primarily vitamins and minerals, or micronutrients.  The main reason? We need to compensate for nutritional inadequacies in the modern American diet, cited as a contributing factor in a variety of diseases from atherosclerosis and diabetes to high blood pressure and stroke. (Diabetes Diet and Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Diabetic Cake Frostings
Enjoy your cake and frosting too! Try delicious frostings like Cream Cheese Frosting, Sugar-Free Chocolate Frosting and Butter Cream Frosting to top your cakes, cupcakes or brownies. (Diabetes Recipe and Diabetic Dessert Recipe) (Complete Article)

Sugar Alcohol
Sugar-free candy as well as as other products using the term "sugar-free" should be evaluated for total carbohydrate content.  Sugar alcohols, though listed by their weight content within the food as listed in the Nutrition Facts panel, are not metabolized (broken down and used for energy) the way true sugars are.  Because sugar alcohols are incompletely absorbed, the FDA allows the labeling and assignment of less energy per gram to these nutritive sweeteners. (Diabetes Diet and Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Diabetes: Fact or Myth?
Sugar has long had a bad reputation, especially among people with diabetes. People used to think that eating sugar would cause blood glucose levels to rise much more rapidly than eating other types of carbohydrates, such as bread or potatoes. It turns out that sugar's bad rap is not entirely deserved. Researchers are now finding that simple carbohydrates, such as sugar, and complex carbohydrates, such as bread and potatoes, are digested at the same rate. (Diabetes Diet and Recipes) (Complete Article)

Keep Your Cool While Exercising in Summer Heat
Feeling the "burn" is a part of exercise many people enjoy. Just make sure you don't burn yourself up when you exercise in the summer heat. If you're not careful, the combination of heat and exercise could turn your workout into a serious medical problem. (Exercise and Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Salads
These delicious recipes are low in fat, calorie-controlled, easy to make and appetizing to eat. Recipes for people with diabetes can certainly be enjoyed by all such as Bean, Corn and Rice Salad, Marinated Potato Salad, Curried Turkey Salad, and Pasta, Bean and Salmon Salad. (Diabetes Recipe and Diabetic Diet) (Complete Article)

More Exercise Equals Greater Benefits for Diabetics
People with type 2 diabetes can significantly improve their health and reduce medical costs by walking at least three miles each day, according to Italian researchers. Read more about the benefits of simply walking. (Diabetes Research and Exercise) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Side Dishes
These brand-name recipes can give you a head start on tasty, healthful meals and have been adjusted to give you a lower amount of fat without losing taste or texture. Side dish recipes inlcude  Fresh Greens with Hot Bacon Dressing, Creamy Vegetable Medley, Sesame Slaw and Herbed Vegetable Couscous. (Diabetic Diet and Diabetes Recipe, Side Dish) (Complete Article)

Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which the throat muscles relax during sleep, obstructing the airway a causing brief but frequent breathing interruptions. Obesity-a common problem for people with type 2-is a major risk factor for developing this sleep disorder. Also, previous research has shown that sleep apnea is independently linked to glucose intolerance and insulin resistance-the primary characteristics of type 2.  Find out more about this interesting research. (Diabetes Research and Sleep Apnea) (Complete Article)

Health Consequences of Too Much Fast Food
Eating fast food regularly increases the odds of becoming obese and/or a type 2 diabetic. That's the conclusion of the CARDIA study (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults), which followed 3,031 young adults for 15 years.  (Diabetic Meal Planning and Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Casseroles and One-Dish Dinners
Diabetes doesn't have to mean an end to good eating, at least not anymore. Complete with nutritional information, all the scrumptious recipes included here can easily fit into a variety of meal plans. So put an end to bland and boring foods forever and try Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Casserole, Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Roll-Ups, Impossibly Easy Salmon Pie and Chicken Ricotta Enchiladas. (Diabetic Meal Planning and Diabetic Recipe) (Complete Article)

Soda-licious
Drinking one can of sugar-sweetened soda or fruit punch each day may be enough to double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in middle age. Find out more about this eight-year Harvard study and how it relates to diabetes. (Diabetes Education and Diabetic Diet) (Complete Article)

Magnesium Is Important For Heart Health
Since magnesium is required for muscle contraction, and the heart is a muscle, the mineral is related to heart abnormalities and even to heart attacks. Magnesium depletion predisposes one to hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and may predispose to narrowing of blood vessels and perhaps myocardial infarction (damage to heart muscle, which often precedes a heart attack). Read more about the importance of magnesium in your daily diet. (Heart Disease and Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

The Many Benefits of Omega-3's
Flax is a seed that contains alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3s have been shown to reduce heart disease risk and also may help relieve depression and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, flaxseed contains more plant lignans (a phytoestrogen and a fiber) than any other seed, and lignans may protect against breast, prostate, ovarian, uterine and colon cancer, diabetes and heart disease. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Thief of Sight: Glaucoma
If you are at risk for developing glaucoma, take that risk seriously. Glaucoma is the second-most important cause of blindness in the United States (after diabetic retinopathy), and the single most important cause of blindness among African Americans. If glaucoma is detected early and treated properly, blindness can be prevented. There is no longer any reason for people to go blind from glaucoma! (Diabetes Education and Glaucoma) (Complete Article)

Diabetes and Omega-3
The essential fatty acids also affect the ability of the body's cells to respond to insulin. In a 1993 study, Australian researchers learned that insulin resistance is related to what kinds of fatty acids make up the cell membranes. The more Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids there are in the cell membranes of adult diabetics, the more their tissues respond to insulin.  Learn more about how the essential fatty acids can help in managing diabetes. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Oily Fish Helps Healthy Hearts, Too
People with no hint of heart trouble can safeguard their hearts - and reduce their risk of sudden death - by eating salmon or other oily fish twice a week or more, doctors report today. Several studies have shown that fish oils reduce the risk of sudden death among men who have had heart attacks, but the two new landmark studies mark the first time the long-term effects of a diet rich in fish have been examined in healthy men and women. (Diabetes Education and Heart Disease) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Healthy Slow Cooker Meals
Traditional slow cooker recipes often call for browning cuts of meat in oil or fat, then transferring the meat into the slow cooker.  Even when trimmed of visible fat, these traditional meat cuts may still be relatively high in fat. By using the simple three-step technique found in these delicious recipes, Sweet Potato Stew, Creamy Cauliflower Bisque and Creole Vegetables and Chicken, you'll be able to use leaner cuts of meats but still retain flavor, tenderness, and moistness. (Diabetic Meal Planning and Diabetes Diet) (Complete Article)

Women's Hearts Break Too
More than 435,000 women have heart attacks each year and more than half die. In fact, while heart attack rates for men are falling, rates for women are on the rise. One in every two American women will die of heart disease. Yet doctors still overlook uniquely female cardiovascular risks, even to the point of misdiagnosing and dismissing women's heart attacks while they're happening. Find out more about the unique warning signs for heart disease in women. (Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease) (Complete Article)

Diabetes - The Inflammation Syndrome Connection
Many nutritional supplements can lessen the inflammation in diabetes, but it is essential that the underlying diet be corrected. That said, a key objective of supplementation should be to lower glucose levels and improve insulin function, which should in turn reduce inflammation. Helpful supplements include chromium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and the omega-3 fatty acids. (Diabetes Nutrition, Inflammation, Arthritis, Heart Disease) (Complete Article)

Managing Hypoglycemia - Basic Guidelines (Part I)
Hypoglycemia can be the precursor to Type II diabetes and other insulin resistance related ailments. The good news is that treatment is easy  to understand, and you can manage it yourself.  Best of all, the treatment is without risk, whether or not you actually have hypoglycemia because the treatment is simply a change in diet. (Low blood sugar) (Complete Article)

Peripheral Neuropathy Explained
Perhaps because it's poorly understood and not commonly discussed, peripheral neuropathy is sometimes called the "silent disease".  Yet it affects more people than rheumatoid arthritis-a much better known ailment-with just as severe consequences in its worst form. (Neuropathy and Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Fish Oil Supplements May Be Safer Than Eating Fish
Consumption of fish oil supplements vs. fish meals may confer the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids without the risks of toxins. Read more about the benefits of fish oil supplementation. (Diabetes Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease ) (Complete Article)

High Blood Pressure and Diabetes; A Deadly Duo
High blood pressure (or hypertension) isn't called "the silent killer" for nothing. Oftentimes people will have it and not even know it until it's too late.  For most people with diabetes, keeping blood pressure below 130/80 will help prevent problems. (Complete Article)

Coping With Nerve Pain - B Vitamin Relief
When you lack B vitamins, you may suffer pain in your hands or feet, signs of what's called peripheral neuropathy. The good news: B supplements can help your nerves calm down and stop screaming with pain. About 15 million Americans suffer from neuropathy, a nerve problem that can damage the nervous system and cause unrelenting aches and pains. In particular, people suffering from diabetes may suffer peripheral neuropathy when the sugar in their blood reaches and remains at dangerous levels. (Neuropathy and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Relationships Between Hyperglycemia and Cognitive Performance
Hyperglycemia is a common event among patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While the cognitive-motor slowing associated with hypoglycemia is well documented, the acute effects of hyperglycemia have not been studied extensively, despite patients' reports of negative effects. This study prospectively and objectively assessed the effects of hyperglycemia on cognitive-motor functioning in subjects' natural environment. (Diabetes Research and Hyperglycemia) (Complete Article)

Why Take Supplements?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that a large percentage of Americans get less than 70 percent of the recommended dietary allowance of antioxidant vitamins and many essential minerals.  Countless studies link a host of diseases (including atherosclerosis and heart disease, high blood pressure, colitis, diabetes) to today's highly processed diet, high in saturated and trans fats, caffeine, and refined carbohydrates. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

100-Calorie Snacks
Have you ever wanted a snack, but didn't want to blow your diet? Eating the wrong snacks is an easy way a lot of extra calories are added to your daily food intake. Having quick and easy healthy snacks available when hunger strikes gives you extra willpower to avoid grabbing whatever is close at hand. We hope these examples begin to dispel current notions of "portion distortion." Try not to eat with your eyes, but with your head - a wonderful surprise awaits you. You'll be amazed at how so little (smaller portions and fewer calories) can go so far in raising your energy level. (Diabetes Diet and Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Walk It Off - Get Moving To Lose Weight
It's January, and many of us have resolved to drop those extra pounds we put on during the holidays. Losing weight can actually be enjoyable if you find a healthy diet you can live with and exercise you enjoy. An easy and effective activity to fit into any busy schedule, a walk a day can do wonders for your health - and your waistline. (Exercise and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Sustained High Blood Glucose May Damage Brain's Key Memory Center
An inability to quickly bring down high levels of sugar in the blood is associated with poor memory and may help explain some of the memory loss that occurs as we age, according to a new study by NYU School of Medicine researchers. The study raises the possibility that exercise and weight loss, which help control blood sugar levels, may be able to reverse some of the memory loss that accompanies aging. (Diabetes Research and High Blood Sugar) (Complete Article)

Constipation
Constipation is the most common digestive problem. Some estimates say up to 60 percent of people with diabetes may have reported bouts of constipation (constipation is generally considered less than three bowel movements per week). (Diabetes Diet, Irregularity) (Complete Article)

Why You Need the Bs
B-complex vitamins are essential for your body to convert sugar and starches to energy, a chemical process called carbohydrate metabolism.  A shortage of any one of them can cause problems.  Vitamin B6 deficiency has been linked to glucose intolerance, which is an abnormally high rise in blood sugar after eating. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Herbal Approaches to Diabetes and Hyperglycemia
Ayurvedic botanicals often succeed where conventional medicine fails. Helping improve indicators associated with hyperglycemia and diabetes is one such area. Three herbals important in this effort are Gymnema sylvestre, Momordica charantia, and Tinospora cordifolia. (Gulvel and Bitter Melon) (Complete Article)

A Quick Primer on Sugar Alcohols
Sugar alcohol is neither a "sugar" nor an "alcohol." Sugar alcohols affect the blood glucose levels less dramatically than regular table sugar which is why some diet plans allow a certain amount of them. In most people, they quickly add up to too many carbs. (Diabetes Diet, Diabetic Nutrition, Low Carbohydrate Diet) (Complete Article)

Rejuvenate Your Immune System With Antioxidant Nutrients
No doubt you've heard that antioxidants are essential to good health. But did you know that many doctors and nutritionists consider them the most important supplements you can take? In light of that, it's worth finding out a bit more about what they do and which ones you should be taking. Get the lowdown, as well as a recommendation for a simple supplement program. (Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Glucose and Immunity
Eating sugar also reduces the body's ability to fight infections. In 1908, researchers noted that diabetics were more susceptible than non-diabetics to infection. It took researchers until 1942 to discover that the bacteria-engulfing white blood cells of diabetics were essentially sleeping on the job. (Blood Sugar and Glucose and Diabetes Diet) (Complete Article)

Cholesterol Cutter - Virgin Olive Oil
According to a recent report, adults who consume 25 milliliters--nearly 2 tablespoons--of virgin olive oil daily for just one week have less low-density lipoprotein LDL or "bad") cholesterol and higher levels of antioxidant compounds, particularly phenols, in their blood. (Diabetic Cooking and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Olive Oil Makers Can Advertise Heart Benefit
The monounsaturated fat in olive oil may reduce the chances of suffering coronary heart disease, the Food and Drug Administration said Monday, opening the door to revised food labels. As long as people don't increase the number of calories they consume daily, the FDA found "limited but not conclusive evidence" suggesting reduced risk of coronary heart disease when people replace foods high in saturated fat with the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. (Diabetes Education and Diabetes News) (Complete Article)

Diabetes & Alcohol Consumption Information
Did you know that drinking less that two alcohol drinks per week can bring on nerve damage?  In addition, alcohol spurs the liver to make more triglycerides and that even light drinking (two four-ounce glasses of wine per week) can raise triglyceride levels. (Information from the American Diabetes Association) (Complete Article)

Healthy Skin Made Easy
Diabetes can add to skin problems. High glucose levels are one reason; many bacteria thrive on sugar, making infections easier to get and harder to cure. Diabetic nerve disease and blood vessel disease are two other reasons; both can interfere with blood flow to the skin. In addition, nerve damage may dampen your ability to sense irritations and wounds, making it easier to injure yourself and not even notice. (Diabetes Education and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Low Carb
Low-Carb recipes that make diabetic meal planning a breeze including Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Broccoli-Tomato Salad, Very Veggie Lasagna, Berry Delicious Salad. (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Recipes) (Complete Article)

Diabetes and Colorectal Cancer
People with diabetes may be three times more likely to develop colorectal cancer, a recent study shows. Almost 10,000 adults between the ages of 45 and 79 were tested for a marker in the blood sugar, then were followed up six years later. Researchers found that those with diabetes or abnormal glucose metabolism were more likely to develop bowel cancer. (Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

LADA or Diabetes 1.5
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), also called slow-onset diabetes or diabetes 1.5, has similarities both to type 1 and type 2. Often it is not recognized as LADA or type 1.5, because at first it looks like and reacts positively to treatments for type 2. However, it ends up revealing itself as an autoimmune form of diabetes, more like type 1. (Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Gymnema Sylvestre, Bitter Melon, Cinnamon Extract, Vanadium & Chromium
If you are trying to get your carbohydrate-craving and weight-storing chemistry under control, gymnema may be of benefit. Bitter melon can help by improving blood sugar balance and reducing the amount of sugars in the blood. A compound in cinnamon bark has been shown to increase glucose metabolism. Research on vanadium indicates that it may produce insulin-like activities in the body, making it of potential value for those with diabetes, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. Chromium is thought to stimulate fat metabolism and to have a lowering effect on cholesterol and triglyceride levels. (Diabetic Nutrition, Diabetic Product) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Risk May Be Associated With Elevated Iron Levels
High levels of iron in the blood may foreshadow the development of type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Research has shown that people with a genetic condition that causes huge elevations of iron in the blood are known to be at risk for type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to determine whether the diabetes link would hold true for healthy people with just mildly elevated levels of iron. (Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Why B1 May Protect Diabetics
Can taking thiamine help prevent diabetic kidney disease? Recent studies show that high-dose supplementation with vitamin B1 prevents the development of diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy) in rats with toxin-induced diabetes. This study, combined with others with similar results, lends support to taking high dose thiamine supplements to ward off diabetic complications. (Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Fast and Simple Diabetic Menus
Keeping a diet that meets the strict nutritional requirements of diabetes can be difficult and time-consuming, but it is a critical part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You need meals that you can prepare quickly with little fuss and even less guesswork. A 7 day meal plan with recipes is provided for you. (Diabetic Meal Planning and Diabetes Menu) (Complete Article)

What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be a trying time if mothers-to-be develop a condition known as gestational diabetes, caused by hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes affects about 7 percent of pregnant women or more than 200,000 mothers a year in the United States. If you or someone you know is diagnosed with gestational diabetes, rest assured that with proper treatment, both mom and baby can have excellent health. (Gestational Diabetes and Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Eating Healthy on $7 A Day or Less
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. Diabetes is an expensive disease. When a family member has either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the family's income has to cover medications or insulin and syringes, monitoring equipment and strips, medical visits, diabetes books and magazines, and, of course, healthful foods. No wonder it's tempting to shortchange the last item. But healthful foods are actually a blue chip investment. Good nutrition will help keep your blood glucose in balance now and will likely help prevent costly complications and expensive medical care later. (Diabetes Meal Planning and Diabetes Menu) (Complete Article)

Talking About Sex
No question about it: Blood glucose fluctuations, poorly controlled diabetes, and related complications can all affect sexual interest and ability. But when problems arise, don't assume that a long-feared complication is here to stay. Sexual problems can happen for a variety of reasons and often are temporary or easily resolved. (Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Addressing Womens Sexual Problems
Once researchers basically ignored women's sexual problems. The only area deemed worthy of study involved difficulties bearing children. The increasing number of people with diabetes encourages more researchers to focus on diabetes related problems, including sexual problems in women. (Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Brand-Name Main Dish
Brand-name main dish recipes that make diabetic meal planning a breeze including Tangy Broiled Chicken, Beef and Pasta, Baked Onion Chicken, and Pasta with Broccoli and Shrimp. (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Low Carb Slow Cooker
Low carbohydrate slow cooker recipes for diabetic meal planning includes White Chili, Vegetable and Bean Soup, Chicken-Barley Soup, Dude Ranch Soup. (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Recipe) (Complete Article)

Causes of Type II Diabetes
Unlike people with type I diabetes who become unable to produce insulin, people with type II diabetes produce insulin. But, either the body does not respond to insulin's action-it's resistant-or there is just not enough insulin to go around-there's too much body for the amount of insulin that's made. Either problem leads to the same outcome: high levels of glucose in the blood. (Type 2  Diabetes and Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Physical Activity: Why Exercise?
Increasing your physical activity is one of the most helpful things you can do for yourself, especially if you have diabetes. This doesn't necessarily mean joining a health club and working out, but rather adding daily routines that can boost your activity level, from walking the dog to taking the stairs instead of the elevator. (Exercise and Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Study Finds Link Between Alzheimer's, Diabetes
A statistical analysis found that people with diabetes had a much higher rate of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who don't have diabetes. Age is still the greatest risk factor for developing Alzheimer's. One in 10 Americans over 65 and nearly half of those over 85 have the incurable, progressive brain disease. (Complete Article)

Walk For Your Heart
Exercise doesn't have to be strenuous to be effective. The "no pain, no gain" attitude can sometimes discourage people from exercising at all. While it's true that aerobic exercise (dancing, swimming, jogging, and bicycling) gives the heart and lungs a continuous workout, brisk walking is also beneficial-and much easier to work into anyone's schedule. (Diabetes Education and Exercise) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Desserts
Guilt-free dessert recipes for the diabetic diet including Brownie Sour Cream Cake, Pineapple Cream Cake, Easy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake, Creamy Pistachio Dessert and Peaches and Cream Dessert (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Recipe) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Main Dish
Delicious Main Dish recipes for the diabetic diet including Pork Tenders in Gravy, Pepper Steak, Paprika Chicken, and Chicken Breasts with Lemon Sauce. (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Recipe) (Complete Article)

Beware of High Blood Pressure
Uncontrolled diabetes contributes to the accelerated buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries (atherosclerosis), and it plays a prominent role in the development of high blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is reported more often in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics than in the general population. (Diabetes Education and Diabetic Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Prevention of Diabetes Among the Elderly
Diabetes greatly increases premature deaths among people 65 and older, says a Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center study. The study of 148,519 people found the death rate among people 65 and older was 10 percent per year among those with diabetes and 6 percent per year among those without diabetes. These new findings suggest that prevention of diabetes among the elderly should be a priority. (Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Diabetes And Heart Disease
If you have diabetes, you have a high risk for having a heart attack or a stroke. You are more likely to get heart disease--and at a younger age--than someone without diabetes. There are things you can do to reduce your risk for heart disease. Learning about the ABCs of diabetes can help you control your condition and stay healthy. (Diabetes Education and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

VANADIUM: Diabetes Therapy
The case for nutrients to replace pharmaceuticals is powerfully strengthened by the recent explosion of knowledge about a trace mineral that dramatically helps diabetics: vanadium. (Vanadyl Sulfate, Diabetic Product) (Complete Article)

Chromium
Excessive blood sugar promotes diabetes and all the destruction that goes with it. Studies show that if you have high blood sugar, chromium supplements will bring it down. Chromium increases the power of insulin to process sugar, so you need less insulin to do the job, and blood levels drop. (Chromium, High Blood Sugar, Diabetic Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Cinnamon: The Spice That Cuts Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
Can cinnamon reduce blood sugar levels? The latest diabetic nutrition information regarding the effect of cinnamon on blood sugar reveals encouraging news. (Diabetes Diet and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Low Carb
Low carbohydrate recipes for diabetic meal planning includes Chicken Pecan Salad, Classic Egg Salad, Sloppy Jose, and Cauliflower Kugel. (Diabetes Food and Diabetes Recipe) (Complete Article)

Fenugreek - Enhances Carb Metabolism for Diabetics
An extract from Fenugreek enhances carb metabolism showing promise for dieters and those with diabetes and insulin resistance. (Diabetes Food and Fenugreek) (Complete Article)

Sugar Substitutes
Sugar substitutes may taste sweet and cut down on calories, but are they creating an excess release of insulin in your body. Learn what artificial sweeteners may be setting off your insulin trigger. (Diabetes Diet and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Artificial Sweeteners - Determining Which Is Best For You
There are many artificial sweeteners available today.  Saccharin, fructose, sucralose, maltose and cyclamate are some of those discussed in this article. Determining which is best for you is important. Education & guidance in choosing artificial sweeteners. (Diabetes Diet and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Vegetables
Vegetable recipes for the diabetic diet include Asparagus With Hot Bacon Dressing, Squash Casserole, Chinese Broccoli, Company Cauliflower Casserole, Parmesan Peas, Green Bean Casserole. All recipes include diabetic exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Seafood
Main dish seafood recipes for diabetic meal planning. Fillet of Sole Dijonnaise, Hot Garlic Shrimp, Sole Almondine, Tomato Basil Swordfish Steaks, Teriyaki Sea Scallops. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Desserts
Desserts for the diabetic diet include Peach Crumb Bake, Cinnamon Oranges, Spiced Baked Bananas, Baked Spiced Pears. All recipes contain diabetic exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetic Dessert Recipe and Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Salads
Salad recipes for diabetic meal planning. Turkey Salad with Apples and Almonds, Cabbage and Carrot Slaw, Broccoli-Rice Salad, Pasta-Vegetable Salad. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

Insulin and Obesity - Living the Low Carb Life
Insulin is the fat-storage hormone. It is also the hunger hormone.  When you eat a lower-carb diet, you stimulate less insulin but you also stimulate more glucagon, its sister hormone, which responds more to protein. (Diabetic diet and Diabetes management) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Main Dish
Main dish recipes for diabetic meal planning. Spicy Meatballs, Onion-Lemon Fish, Cajun Shrimp and Eggplant Casserole.  Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes management.  (Diabetes Menus and Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

The Benefits of Magnesium - The Diabetes Connection
An exciting body of research strongly suggests that supplementation with magnesium can almost certainly help prevent or maybe even treat insulin resistance and other cardiovascular problems in people with diabetes. (Complete Article)

Diabetes-Related Skin Problems
Skin problems are common in people with diabetes. High levels of glucose in the blood provide an excellent breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, and can reduce the body's ability to heal itself.  Diabetic dermopathy, digital sclerosis, vitiligo, acanthosis nigricans and bullosis diabeticorum (diabetic blisters) are among the conditions discussed in this article. (Diabetes Information)   (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Dips and Spreads
Dips and spreads for the diabetic diet include Salmon Dip, Black Bean Dip, Ambrosia Fruit Dip, Guacamole, and Creamy Spinach Dip. All recipes are low-carb with diabetic exchange information. (Diabetes Menu) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Salad Dressings
Salad Dressing Recipes for diabetic menu planning. Basic Salad Dressing, Creamy Italian, Creamy Ranch, French Dressing and Yogurt Dill Dressing. Recipes have food exchange information. A diabetes diet can mean healthier eating for everyone. (Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

Glucosamine & Diabetes - News Update
Recent Diabetes news reports that oral glucosamine supplementation does not result in clinically significant alterations in glucose metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.(Diabetic Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Soups
Soup recipes for help in planning diabetic menus that everyone can enjoy. Chicken Barley Soup, Chicken-Rice Soup, Cream of Tomato Soup, Cream of Vegetable Soup, Tex-Mex Corn Soup and Turkey Noodle Soup. Recipes have exchange information for diabetes diet planning. (Diabetes Menu & Diabetic Cooking) (Complete Article)

Gastroparesis & Diabetes
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. It often occurs in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Gastroparesis can also complicate efforts to control blood sugar levels with medication because it disrupts the timing of the digestive process. (Complete Article)

Those With PCOS Can Benefit from Lo Carb Diet
Women with Polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk of developing insulin resistance, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lipid abnormalities and endometrial carcinoma (cancer). Many non-medical approaches can relieve or reduce specific symptoms. Many women with PCOS follow a low-carbohydrate diet designed to lose or maintain their weight. (Complete Article)

Type I Diabetes And Insulin Resistance
Researchers have discovered  that people with type 1 diabetes often have insulin resistance-- a hallmark of type 2 diabetes and something that dramatically raises the odds for heart disease.  (Diabetes News- Hyperinsulinemia) (Complete Article)

An Avoidable Aging Bombshell
It's impossible to hold on to your youth if excesses of insulin are raging through your bloodstream.  Insulin resistance doesn't happen just because you're aging and you don't have to get it.  Approximately 25 percent of all seemingly normal, healthy nondiabetic older Americans have so-called insulin resistance. If you do have it, you can correct it before it does irreversible damage. (Diabetes education-- hyperinsulinemia) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Dinner Main Course
"Beat the Clock " dinner recipes for diabetic menu planning. Chicken Pot Pie, Southwestern Turkey Shepherd's Pie, Pollo Verde Casserole and Shrimp and Chicken Paella have shortened preparation time for a busy lifestyle. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes diet planning. (Diabetes Menus and Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

Take Care of Yourself ... Take Care of Your Diabetes
There's a lot you can do to stay healthy. Research shows that if you keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol close to target, you may prevent or delay serious health problems. (Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Vegetarian
Recipes for diabetic menu planning. Surprise Mashed "Potatoes", Vegetable Quiche Cups, Cheesy Frittata. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes diet planning. (Diabetes Menus and Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

Drive Diabetes into Retreat with Natural Remedies
Decades of research have shown the validity of minerals and herbs in lessening and even reversing the symptoms of diabetes. (Type I and Type II) Chromium, Vanadium, Gymnema sylvestre, Cinnamon and Fenugreek are discussed in this article on diabetic nutrition news. (Diabetic products) (Complete Article)

The Low-Carb Way to Weight Loss
Carbohydrates are one of three basic macronutrients needed to sustain life (the other two are protein and fat). But eating too many carbohydrates, especially refined carbs - can cause weight gain and can adversely affect your health.  Glycemic index guidelines to help you plan a healthy diabetes diet. (Diabetes type ii and Diabetes type i) (Complete Article)

Diabetes: Dealing With Holidays
Diabetic nutrition can be a real challenge during holiday festivities. Diabetes food choices are reviewed with practical tips on how to maintain a normal blood sugar level. Sticking to a low carbohydrate diet does not mean missing all the fun! (Complete Article)

Diabetes Recipes - Holiday
Holiday Recipes for festive eating and diabetic meal planning that everyone can enjoy. Crustless Pumpkin Pie, Vichyssoise, Fluffy High-Fiber, Low-Fat Pancakes, Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salsa with Roasted Turkey, Warm Turkey and White Bean Salad and Peanut Butter-Coconut-Raisin Granola Bars. Diabetic nutrition information includes exchange diet values for a low carbohydrate diet. (Diabetic Meal Planning) (Complete Article)

Vision Loss - Diabetic Complications
Glaucoma is the second-most important cause of blindness in the United States (after diabetic retinopathy).  If glaucoma is detected early and treated properly, blindness can be prevented. (Diabetes News) (Complete Article)

Beat Diabetes!
Gymnema Sylvestre certainly could serve as the backbone of a natural diabetes program. In one recent study , Gymnema showed the potential for pancreas repair, raising output of insulin to normal levels.  This herb for diabetes is getting serious attention in an integrated approach to diabetes management. (Diabetic Product News) (Complete Article)

Iron Overload And Diabetes
Many people have never heard of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH), the most common genetic disease among white people--even though it sometimes causes diabetes. Diabetes news for nutrition and diet planning. (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Main Dish
Main dish recipes for diabetic meal planning. Spinach-Chicken Rollups and Breaded Trout with Almonds. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetes Recipe for a Type 2 Diabetes Diet) (Complete Article)

Vitamin C: Important for Diabetics
Vitamin C protects against Syndrome X, diabetes, and their accompanying disorders in many different ways. It works most directly by blocking many of the deleterious effects of elevated glucose and insulin. Important information for diabetes management and diabetes nutrition. (Diabetic Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Heart Disease & Diabetes
A high level of homocysteine in the blood is now being recognized as a new, independent risk factor for heart troubles.  But the good news is that a high level of homocysteine can be treated with modifications to your daily diet or by supplementation. If you are getting plenty of folate, B6 and B12 from your food, they "detoxify" the homocysteine, driving levels down and keeping you safe from heart troubles. Important information for a diabetic diet. (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Mexican
Recipes for Mexican food ideas in planning diabetic menus. Mexican Soup and Pepperoni-Jalapeno Melts. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes diet planning. (Diabetes Menus and Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Cookies
Diabetic dessert recipes that everyone can enjoy. Mock Shortbread Cookies, Almond Sugar Cookies, Fruit Cookies, High Fiber Cookies and Applesauce-Raisin Cookies. Diabetes exchange information provided to aid in diabetic menu planning. (Diabetic Cookie, Diabetic Dessert Recipe, Diabetic Cooking) (Complete Article)

Exercise and Diabetes
Exercise is very important in managing diabetes. Exercise improves your body's use of insulin. Blood glucose levels are affected by exercise, so be aware of general exercise guidelines and precautions for diabetics as you begin your fitness program. (Diabetes Information) (Complete Article)

Treating Diabetes With Insulin
A discussion of the different types of insulin, where it comes from, insulin pumps and jet spray injectors. Diabetes education on how to mange your prescription and where to store your insulin. (Diabetes information) (Complete Article)

Choosing an Oral Diabetes Medication
Generally, you will not use an oral agent if you have type I diabetes. They are usually only prescribed for people with type II diabetes.  Not everyone with type II diabetes will be helped by oral diabetes medications. Cautions for use and for drug interactions are addressed.  (Diabetes type ii) (Complete Article)

Glycemic Index: New Way to Count Carbs?
The latest news in diabetes diet planning is that even foods with the same carbohydrate content can trigger a wide difference in blood sugar levels. Diabetes researchers have developed a system for measuring  the glycemic index of foods. Healthy carbs are those with a low glycemic index.  This information takes the exchange diet to another level to help establish a diabetic food list that helps normalize blood sugar. (Complete Article)

Slight Weight Loss Reduces Diabetes Risk Dramatically
When a person is overweight, insulin cannot work as effectively to keep blood glucose levels normal because the body becomes resistant to the action of its own insulin. Lifestyle modification can reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes by 58% in people at high risk for the disease. (Type 2 Diabetes Diet) (Complete Article)

Men and Diabetes
Complications of diabetes in men can include sexual dysfunction, heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, intermittent claudication and neuropathy. Diabetes research has brought to light the importance of prevention;  including improved blood glucose control, blood pressure control and improved control of cholesterol and lipids. (Complete Article)

1/3 of Americans Have Pre-Diabetes Syndrome
A condition called insulin resistance syndrome puts people at high risk of diabetes and heart disease. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and acanthosis nigricans (a skin condition) are linked to insulin resistance syndrome. In insulin resistance syndrome, also known as metabolic syndrome or syndrome X, a person loses his or her ability to manage insulin effectively. Know the conditions that can be a sign of diabetes. (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes for planning diabetic menus that everyone can enjoy. Blueberry Pancakes, Potato Salad, Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms, South of the Border Pizza and Salsa Chicken. Recipes have exchange information for diabetes diet planning. (Diabetes Menu & Diabetic Cooking) (Complete Article)

Sodium and Persons With Diabetes
Persons with diabetes are encouraged to plan a diabetic diet that limits their sodium intake to help prevent or to control high blood pressure. Suggestions for diabetic meal planning that will help toward this goal. (Diabetic Nutrition and Diabetic Cooking) (Complete Article)

The Diabetic Diet
Your diabetic diet should be a well-balanced meal plan tailored to your individual needs, tastes, activity level and life style. Good diabetic meal planning  will include carbohydrates, proteins and fats in amounts that will promote good diabetes control.  Your dietitian may use diabetic food exchange lists to help you plan meals and snacks. (Diabetes Food and Diabetes Cooking)  (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Snacks
Healthy Snack Food recipes for Cheesy Pretzels and Shake and Take Mix. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes diet planning. Good snacks ideas for the diabetic child. (Diabetes Recipe & Diabetes Food) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Desserts
Diabetic dessert recipes for planning diabetic meals that everyone can enjoy. Diabetic cake recipes for Carrot Cake, Lime Cheesecake and Diabetic Frankly Fudge. Diabetic exchange information for diabetic diet planning. (Diabetes Recipe, Diabetic Cake Recipe, Diabetic Dessert Recipe) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Recipes - Main Dish
Main dish recipes for planning diabetic meals that everyone can enjoy. Barbecued Chicken, Brunswick Stew, Spinach Lasagna, Beef Stroganoff . Most recipes have exchange information for diabetes diet planning. (Diabetes Recipe & Diabetic Cooking) (Complete Article)

How to Read Food Labels
Food labels not only help you choose healthy foods, they can help you control your diabetes (diabeties). Learn what to look for in planning your diabetes diet. (Complete Article)

Low Blood Sugar Symptoms
Low blood sugar occurs much more frequently in people with Type I diabetes, whose bodies don't produce any insulin, than in people with Type 2 Diabetes. Exceptions to this may include people with Type 2 diabetes who are taking hypoglycemic agents, and particularly those who are taking insulin. (Complete Article)

Blood Sugar Levels - Guidelines for Diabetes
Whether you have type 1 or type II diabetes or gestational diabetes, the goals of achieving control of blood glucose levels are similar: to keep blood glucose as close as possible to that of a person without diabetes. (Complete Article)

Diabetes-Related Heart Problems
Diabetes is only one factor that increases a person's risk for heart disease. Other factors include smoking, high cholesterol (high triglycerides), low HDL (or "good" cholesterol), being overweight, high blood pressure, your age, being male, and having a family history of heart disease.  Awareness of diabetes symptoms (diabetic symptoms) can go far in preventing the complications of diabetes. (diabetis) (Complete Article)

1/3 of Americans Born in 2000 will get Diabetes- Type 2 Diabetes is on the Rise
New diabetes statistics reveal the steadily increasing incidence of diabetes. The report, based on U.S. health data, highlights the "urgent need" to make diabetes prevention a priority. Early diabetes diet control can bring long-term benefits by helping to prevent diabetic complications. (Complete Article)

Eating Right With Diabetes
Maintaining a healthy diet is important for everyone, but it is vital for people with diabetes. Diabetes diet suggestions start with an understanding of carbohydrates, fiber and fats. Tips apply to a gestational diabetes diet.  (Diabetic Food List & Diabetic Cooking)  (Complete Article)

Chromium
In addition to helping to create normal blood sugar levels and regulating your cholesterol - without the side effects of diabetes medication - chromium may also improve muscle tone and burn fat, according to studies published in Sports Medicine. (Complete Article)

Pediatric Diabetes - Diabetes in Children
Recent estimates suggest that type 2 may now account for as many as 45% of new diabetes cases in the pediatric population. Physicians report on children with diabetes at a meeting sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. (Search by: symptom juvenile diabetes.) (Complete Article)

Borderline Diabetes
Although borderline diabetes is not classed as diabetes,  the risk of developing other diabetic complications such as coronary heart disease is equal to that of any patient in the diabetic category. (Complete Article)

Hyperglycemia (in Juvenile Diabetes)
Diabetic adolescents are especially susceptible to hyperglycemia, since hormonal levels are in flux and many adolescents exhibit erratic eating and sleeping patterns. Be able to recognize the signs of hyperglycemia. (Diabetic child)  (Complete Article)

Women and Diabetes
For women who do not currently have diabetes, pregnancy brings the risk of gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes develops in 2% to 5% of all pregnancies but disappears when a pregnancy is over. Women who have had gestational diabetes are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life. (Complete Article)

Numbness and Tingling
Pain, numbness, tingling and pain that don't go away can usually be traced to a damaged sheath, inflammation, compression or an injury to the nerves themselves-particularly to the peripheral nerves, which lead to the arms and legs. Those with Diabetes Type I and Type II should be aware of these common signs of diabetic neuropathy. (Complete Article)

Insulin Resistance: When Things Go Awry
An easy-to-understand discussion of the cause of diabetes. Lifestyle choices can be a virtual prescription for Syndrome X, diabetes, and heart disease. (Complete Article)

Diabetic Complications
Persistently high blood sugar levels can lead to long-term complications such as accelerated development of cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy and foot problems. Diabetes education on how to recognize signs and symptoms. Details diabetes symptoms of eye problems, nephropathy, cardiovascular disease, neuropathy and foot ailments. (Complete Article)

Type 1 Diabetes Management
Because your body no longer makes insulin, insulin injections play a big role in your diabetes care plan. News from the American Diabetes Association advises that your type of insulin therapy should relate directly to your health and your lifestyle choices. Diabetis care advice. (Complete Article)

Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemia
When people first encounter the diet prescribed for hypoglycemia, they are often baffled by the ban on sugar. They have been given a diagnosis of low blood sugar and yet they must avoid sugar. Hypoglycemia is the opposite of diabetes, and diabetics cannot have sugar, therefore, surely the hypoglycemic sufferer must eat lots of sugar? This is a common misunderstanding. (Complete Article)

Diet & Exercise: What They Can Do for Diabetes
The achievement of three basic goals can change the life of a Type 2 diabetic. The goals are: to improve fitness, to get dietary fat down to about 25 percent of calories, and to get the activity level up to about 30 minutes a day of moderate activity five to seven days a week. Slight weight loss can result in major benefits. (Complete Article)

A1C - An Important Blood Test
The fasting blood sugar test (FBS), which is still the most commonly performed test for Diabetes, does not reflect the true picture of diabetic control over a long period of time. The glycated hemoglobin a1c test is a more accurate diabetes test to reflect overall blood sugar control. (A1C or aIc, blood sugar testing) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Mellitus: Causes and Symptoms
Definition and Description of Diabetes Mellitus. Know the conditions that can be a sign of diabetes. Diabetes information with a Discussion of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. (diabetes type II) Risk factors for developing sugar diabetes. (Complete Article)

Caring For Your Feet - Diabetic Symptoms
Proper foot care can be primary importance for those with diabetes. You can prevent diabetic complications such as amputation by following these valuable guidelines. (Complete Article)

Diabetic Symptoms of High Blood Sugar
Don't ignore high blood sugar. All the long-term complications of diabetes (diabeties) are believed to result from prolonged periods of high blood sugar or poor control of blood sugar levels. Diabetes information from Dr. Richard Bernstein's book on new approaches to diabetes treatment. Know the conditions that can be a sign of diabetes. Diabetes symptoms of high blood sugar may include confusion, headache,tingling to the fingers or tongue, buzzing in the ears, elevated pulse, unusual hunger and trembling hands. (Complete Article)