What is Diabetes?:

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use sugar. Sugar is the basic fuel for the cells in the body, and insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems: your cells may be starved for energy and over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart. There are 18.2 million people in the United States, or 6.3% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 13 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 5.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease. More and more doctors are being trained to look for early signs of diabetes in their patients so that they disease can be treated effectively. If you have any suspicion that you may have the disease, get checked out immediately.

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Diabetes Supplies:

People with diabetes can now buy any type of diabetes supply online. We found 3 sites that offer all the blood glucose testing and insuling products a diabetic might need. They are LibertyMedical.com, DiabeticExpress.com, and DiabetesStore.com. The current deal on Diabetic Express is the OneTouch Ultra 2 product for FREE after mail in rebate. They sell meter kits, test strips, lancets, lancing devices, insulin, and pump supplies. Some of the top sellers on the site are Ascensia Breeze Test Strips, Lantus Vial, and the OneTouch Ultra. Your local drugstore will offer many of the same items you can find online. I prefer to talk directly with my pharmacist and get answers to my questions immediately rather than wait for responses online. The one good thing about the Internet is that you can read opinions from others that suffer from diabetes about products available. Find out which blood glucose meters give the most accurate results and which insulin devices function the best. Read product reviews or just browse diabetes forums online to get information and post your thoughts.

Diets for those with Diabetes:

A diabetes meal plan is a guide that tells you how much and what kinds of food you can choose to eat at meals and snack times. A good meal plan should fit in with your schedule and eating habits. The right meal plan will help you improve your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol numbers and also help keep your weight on track. People with diabetes have to take extra care to make sure that their food is balanced with insulin and oral medications, and exercise to help manage their blood glucose levels. This might sound like a lot of work, but your doctor and/or dietitian can help you create a meal plan that is best for you. When you make healthy food choices, you will improve your overall health and you can even prevent complications such as heart disease, some cancers, and hypertension. You are looking for diets that contain 45-65% carbohydrates, 15-20% protein, and 20-35% fats in your daily calories. The Mayoclinic.com website has some information on diabetic diet needs located HERE. We suggest you consult with your doctor and a certified nutritionist to come up with a diet you can live by that will help keep your symptoms to a minimum.

Diabetes Treatment?:

Part of managing diabetes is checking blood glucose often. Ask your doctor how often you should check and what your blood glucose levels should be. The results from checking your blood will tell you when your blood glucose is low and that you need to treat it. Treatment often involves insulin injections, dietary plans and guidelines, and exercise to help keep your blood glucose levels in the proper zone. The good news is that diabetes is a treatable disease but the biggest problem are those people that don't even know they have it.

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