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Diabetes Basics
Nutrition and Diabetes
Physical activity and diabetes
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Who Should Check?
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Diabetes Basics
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia that results from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Important abnormalities in fat and protein metabolism are also present. Nonetheless, the diagnosis still rests upon demonstrating elevated plasma glucose levels. The chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes mellitus is specifically associated with long-term damage, dysfunction, and failure of various organs, especially the retina and lens of the eye, the kidneys, and both somatic and autonomic nervous systems. The heart, arterial system, and microcirculation are also adversely affected.Read more
Nutrition and Diabetes
An excellent short-term glycemic response to caloric reduction in patients with diabetes mellitus who are even modestly overweight can be expected. On the basis of the degree of obesity and with the help of a dietitian, the patient should be provided with individualized culturally appropriate instructions to reduce intake by at least 250 to 500 calories a day. Such a decrease generally leads to an overall weight loss of 0.5 to 1.0 lb a week.Read more
Physical activity and diabetes
Exercise is important for everyone, but especially for people living with diabetes. Exercise may help reduce insulin resistance, control blood pressure and blood lipids (fats), control blood glucose levels, reduce stress, increase energy and increase strength and ease of movement.Read more
Glucose monitoring
Blood glucose (blood sugar) is an essential measure of your health. With all the recent advances in diabetes technology, the most important tool in managing diabetes on a daily basis is home glucose monitoring, if you're struggling to manage your blood glucose levels, there are many tools and strategies, and you can take steps today to monitor your condition, prevent serious complications, and feel better while living with diabetes.Read more
Who Should Check?
The American Diabetes Association recommends blood glucose checks if you have diabetes. Because everyone with diabetes can benefit from checking their blood glucoseRead more
