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Tobacco smoke and diabetes are happy companions
I'm Deborah Susan, a dietician and personal trainer specializing in nutrition and physical fitness for diabetics. I've written over three dozen blogs covering various aspects of diabetes including symptoms, monitoring, explaining glycaemic index, carbohydrate counting, and correl
Diabetes, Hypertension Linked to Mental Decline
Last week, a couple (both are my clients), walked into my clinic and the husband wanted to know if there was any definitive test for ‘mental power' as he put it. On probing a bit deeper he said he felt his mental abilities had declined somewhat but that he wasn't very sure of it
Supplements for Diabetes – Magnesium for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine", National Institute of Health. People with diabetes take supplements to manage their diabete
Common signs and symptoms of diabetes
Nobody should suffer alone, be it under whatever circumstances. Diabetes is a severe metabolic disorder that is usually signified by an excessive urge for urination and a constant feeling of thirst. Diabetes is a disorder that has been around for as long as we can remember. Most o
Common methods used for Diabetes diagnosis
The world today has developed to the extent that detecting diabetes is easy, and one does not have to suffer alone as it used to be the case in the past. There are several methods that can be used to diagnose diabetes. There are some glucose tests that physicians will usually carr
Diagnostic tests to confirm (or deny) presence of diabetes
I'm Deborah Susan, a dietician and personal trainer specializing in nutrition and physical fitness for diabetics. Today I will write on diagnostic tests you can take to confirm (or deny) presence of diabetes.Diagnostic tests to confirm (or deny) presence of diabetes The most comm
Tips for Traveling with Diabetes Medicines
People with diabetes, going on vacations or traveling for business purpose requires extra planning for diabetes medications. Changes in meal patterns, activity levels, and time zones can affect your blood sugar levels. It's nearly summer, time for a trip to the beach, the mountai
Diabetic Nerve Pain and Treatment
Diabetic nerve pain and treatment is something people with diabetes have to deal with at some point - Especially if they do not control their blood glucose levels. Many diabetics experience nerve damage, which is also called neuropathy (noo-rop-uh-thee). Nerve damage is generally
Tips for Dining Out with Diabetes
Many Diabetics feel overwhelmed when they first start dining out after being diagnosed with Diabetes. After all, dining out removes some of the control you have over what ingredients and options you have for your diabetic meals. However, learning the dining out ropes may seem inti
Walk to Control Diabetes
What can you do to reduce your weight and increase your health if you already have Type 2 Diabetes? You can walk it off. Walking is an excellent way for people with diabetes to get a cardiovascular workout no matter what shape you are in. When you walk, you will not only improve
Top 4 Ways to Manage Your Diabetes Diet at Weddings and Graduations
A Type 2 diabetic diet and meal plans is all about controlling the number of calories people with diabetes eat. Because, unused calories become body fat. And, excess fat cells reduce insulin's ability to remove sugar from the blood. With the summer just around the corner, it's ti
Healthy and Fulfilling Life despite Diabetes
I'm Deborah Susan, a dietician and personal trainer specializing in nutrition, physical fitness and diabetes diet plan for diabetics. Over the years I've noticed a trend in the questions that diabetics and their family members have been asking. Also, many of my clients had often
The Food Pyramids and diabetes!
Good nutrition for Diabetes involves maintaining a well-balanced Diabetic diet plan that includes whole grains, protein, dairy, vegetables, fruit and some unsaturated fats.Americans are accustomed to seeing the traditional Food and Drug Administration pyramid on every cereal box a
Making Your Customized Diabetic Gift Basket
Diabetes creates many obstacles and can be tough to keep up with. There are medicines to take at certain times, questions that need to be answered, body parts to take extra special care of, and items to always take with you. There are varieties of gift items that can make your lif
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus and Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Insipidus is a rare condition that occurs when the kidneys cannot conserve water as they filter toxins from the blood. As such, people with Diabetes Insipidus generally have a constant urge to urinate and frequently feel thirsty. This is not glucose-based Diabetes mellitu
Looking after your diabetes!
I'm Deborah Susan, a dietician and personal trainer specializing in nutrition and physical fitness for diabetics. Today I shall write on how you can look after your diabetes and continue to lead a healthy, normal and fruitful life.Looking after your diabetes The secret to conti
