Main Dish Vegetarian Soup Recipe: Vegan Invalid Soup

Easy to make & digest, nourishing, soothing meal with rice, dhal & vegetablesIf you've been ill, just had a baby, want to feed a baby, have a tender tummy, or need an easy meal in a bowl, this vegan soup is just what the doctor ordered. Invalid soup is flavorful but mild, nourishing and filling, highly digestible. Invalid soup resulted when I made dosa batter from memory and added mung dhal instead of brown rice to the mix.

Warning: Red Raspberries for Pre-Diabetics

Did you know that there are actually over two hundred (200) different types of raspberries Some are black, whilst others are purple and even red (with the red being the most common variety). Scientists know little about the origins of raspberries, but we are told that red raspberries have been around for approximately two thousand (2000) years, and they are considered one of the most popular berries worldwide.

Why Can't A Diabetic Use A Heating Pad?

Q Why can't a diabetic use a heating pad A The concern over use of a heating pad by a person with diabetes is related to whether he or she has neuropathy . Some people with neuropathy, nerve damage in their feet or hands, may experience a sensation of coldness in the feet or hands. In the case of cold sensation in the feet, some people may apply a heating pad in an attempt to warm their feet. The concern is that people with neuropathy often have decreased feeling in the feet.

The Envy Trap: How to Get Out of It, How to Avoid It

The grass is always greener on the other side, right Well at least that's what they say, whoever they are. And of course, the meaning behind this old saying is that once you get over to that supposedly greener side, assuming you do, you will find that things aren't any better over there, either. But when it's you who's looking over the other side of the fence, and the people on that side seem to be having a whole lot more fun, it's hard not to wonder about that greener grass.

Lemon Water and Diabetes, Really?

Lemon is a popular fruit that is used for a number of illnesses. It is interesting to note that all the components of this fruit are used to heal us. The peel and the juice are both used for medicinal uses. Wait a bit, what about the leaves of the plant Yes, best tea ever. So, What is Lemon used for Cold Flu Scurvy Inflammation (swelling and pain) Kidney Stones Better functioning blood vessels Reduce water retention High blood pressure High Cholesterol Weight loss Vitamin C, enough or notThe...

Is Lychee Fruit a Good Choice for Diabetics?

Lychee is a fruit from the tropics with a unique appearance and flavorful taste. Even though this fruit can be grown in areas such as Florida, Hawaii, and the Caribbean, it is native to China. Another name for the lychee fruit is alligator strawberry. This alias explains the red, bumpy skin. In this article, we will answer the question, Is lychee fruit good for diabetics Lychee Fruit FeaturesThese fruits are round or oblong in shape with a diameter of 1 to 2 inches.

The Benefits of Passion Fruit

This is a sweet fruit, both in taste and smell. It has an oval shape and common variety is either yellow or purple in color. The yellow fruits are bigger than purple. Passion fruit is a good source of vitamins A and C. It also contains, potassium, mineral, and the diabetic magic word, fiber. The Peel of the Passion FruitThis is another fruit where nothing gets wasted.

Plant-Based Foods-Cannellini Beans

We have been discussing some foods which are essential to control or possibly eliminate diabetes. So far, we have looked at some vegetables, legumes, nuts, and fruits. I am devoting some time to look at protein plant-based foods. The first in the series will be Cannellini Beans. The aim is to identify foods which will not spike our blood glucose levels and for that reason, I will begin with the Cannellini Bean.

Air Fryer Recipes - Diabetes Control with Salmon

So much is being said these days about air fryers and eating salmon. As a result of this new wave, everywhere we turn we are forced to look at delicious and tempting air fryer recipes. Is it possible that air fryer recipes are great in diabetes control I am excited to share this article. Yes, I was given an air fryer as a birthday gift and as a result, I am anxious to share some recipes with you. Let us move to the next section where will find out exactly what is an air fryer and what it does.

Giloy for Diabetes: Controlling Blood Sugar Level with Herbs

The Giloy plant is known as a herb from India which is loaded with antioxidants. It removes germs and toxins which can result in diseases and a generally unhealthy body. Giloy does a wonderful job of boosting our immunity. Giloy also has anti-inflammatory properties. Other names for the giloy herb are MoonseedGuduchiPlease note that the scientific name for Giloy is Tinospora Cordifolia. In addition to the leaves, the stems and roots are also used.

The Soursop Plant for the Control of Diabetes

The soursop is a fruit found in a number of countries, especially in the tropics and it goes by different names, dependent on where you live. Some of the names are Graviola (Brazil) Brazilian paw paw Guanabana (Spanish) Corrosol (French) The word soursop is used by mostly English-Speaking territories. The fruit, as well as the leaves, are used for a number of reasons, which includes, diabetes, cancer, stress and hypertension.

Blood Sugar 101-Explaining the Rise and the Fall

Today we will take some time to look at some of the foods which cause high and lows in our blood sugar. Diabetics have to live a life of caution. Education about what we eat and the amount we eat is of extreme importance if we are serious about keeping our blood glucose level within the normal range. The task of explaining the rise and fall in blood sugar will be done in this post and the information will be presented in such a way that you will understand, regardless of your learning style.

Aloe Vera and Diabetes-Healing Plants

What is Aloe Vera Aloe Vera is a cactus-like plant which grows in the tropics. The stems are short, growing to a maximum height of 3 1 2 feet. The leaves are thick, green and fleshy, containing a gel-like substance, which is used for several medicinal purposes. It actually stores water in the leaves. The leaves are pointed and prickly on the sides. Please see below for a picture of the Aloe Vera Plant. Please see below for a picture of the Aloe Vera Plant.

Is Coffee Good for You? Diabetic Update

I am from a family of coffee drinkers. The Allison side of my family loves coffee. I love both the smell and the taste of coffee. It is one of the foods I never worry my head about because I know I must have my morning drink and I am often heard saying that I will do so at all cost. This way of thinking can be dangerously irresponsible and could result in complications and so I made a decision to do the research and to present the findings to my readers. The views on coffee are varied.

Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet to Prevent or Reverse Diabetes

I wish for all my readers a Happy New Year, and it is my prayer that we will re-focus on a number of issues as we continue the struggle to change our lifestyles in order to control and possibly reverse diabetes. To my readers who are not diabetic, please do all you possibly can in 2017 and beyond to ensure that you remain in good health. It is rather simple to do eat whole foods, and live a more active lifestyle.

Exercise to Relieve Stress and Control Diabetes

We have been talking a lot about using food to control and possibly eliminate or cure diabetes. We have also talked a bit about the role of exercise in helping to reduce those numbers. Continue to read as I give more attention to controlling diabetes with not just our diet, but also the added benefits of exercise in the fight against diabetes. In a recent article, I mentioned how stressed I became after the death of my son. I also shared how my blood glucose numbers rose to a record high.

Stress and Diabetes: Four Effective ways to Reduce Stress

It's been a while since I wrote anything. I had the worst experience of my life and I became inactive in many ways. My son, my only child died and it would appear that a huge part of me also died on May 20, 2019. Something else happened during the grieving process. My blood sugar spiked above any numbers I have ever experienced in my life. I will use this forum to share some information with you.

Steps to Take to Prevent and Control Diabetes

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to kidney problems, issues with our heart, blindness, and loss of limbs to name but a few horrors. There is however no need to be alarmed as it is possible to prevent and control diabetes. It is even possible to cure diabetes with lifestyle changes. Let's take a look at some simple steps to take if we are serious about ridding our society of diabetes. Watch this video Please continue to read below for the steps to take to prevent and control diabetes.

Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with Weight Loss?

The aim of this article is to inform you about a recent research result. It adds to the data which looks at reversing type 2 diabetes by losing weight. This has been a long-standing debate, but let us take a look at this recent information and possibly put it to the test in our own lives. Results SummaryIn this study, two years after the weight management program, more than a third of the participants were in remission .

What is a Recumbent Bike?

Have you been skipping your daily exercise because of lower back pain In the event you answered yes, then this article will be of tremendous benefit to you. Okay, so maybe you are not experiencing lower back pain, you will still benefit from reading this article about this bike that is much talked about. This is a good place to mention a previously written article about back pain and diabetes. Please click the previous blue link which says back pain and diabetes.

The Polyol Pathway

The polyol pathway is a glucose shunt that diverts excess glucose to form fructose. AR is the first and rate-limiting enzyme of the pathway. It reduces glucose to sorbitol, and in the process its cofactor NADPH is oxidized to NADP. Sorbitol dehydrogenase SDH then converts sorbitol to fructose, whereas its cofactor NAD is converted to NADH. The polyol pathway was first recognized as a key factor in the development of diabetic cataracts, and soon afterwards, it was found to be involved in...

Guidelines For Dosing Correctionsupplemental Insulin

Correction or supplemental doses of insulin CDI are administered to correct hyper-glycemia that results in spite of the patient having taken the usual prescribed basal and prandial insulin doses. CDI is taken in addition to the usual basal and or bolus insulin dose s to be administered at the time when the FS BG is checked and found to be high. The CDI should not be large enough to cause, nor taken so frequently that overlapping peaks insulin stacking will result in hypoglycemia. Typically,...

Peripheral Vascular Disease

ASSESSMENT OF THE VASCULAR STATUS IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES The prevalence of peripheral vascular disease in diabetic patients is 15-30 . The Figure 1.4 Examination of vibration perception by the use of a biothesiometer Figure 1.4 Examination of vibration perception by the use of a biothesiometer disease progresses with both duration of diabetes and age. A diagnostic work-up of the peripheral extremities is based on clinical examination history of intermittent claudication, rest pain, walking...

Gray Wolf A Cacacacacacacaca B Cacacacacacacacaca D Cacacacacacacacacacaca E Cacacacacacacacacacacaca G

Red wolf project was a flagship program for endangered species preservation-complaints that our data seemed inconclusive were fair. After all, we had been able to examine one type of DNA from only six wolves that lived before 1930 perhaps we had simply missed the distinct genetic trait. To expand our studies, we turned to nuclear DNA, comparing selected segments in red wolves, coyotes and gray wolves. We made use of a discovery by Diethard Tautz, now at the University of Munich, who found that...

Diabetic News - The Benefits of Eating Pineapple

These tropical fruits are rich in vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants. They belong to the bromeliad family and have a sweet taste. Pineapple is formed when several berries fuse together around the core. Yes, every scale that you see is a berry. Pineapples are loaded with Vitamin C and Manganese (more on this later). They are good as dietary fiber and they contain the enzyme called bromelain. Thiamin and Vitamin B are also found in pineapples.

Is Victoza The Same As Lantus Or Humalog?

Q Is Victoza the same as Lantus or Humalog A Victoza (liraglutide) is a medication in the class called GLP-1 agonists. The other medication in this class is Byetta (exenatide). Both medications work by mimicking the effects of a hormone called GLP-1. These medications have been shown to be effective in improving diabetes control, as well as in promoting weight loss. The other medications that you mention are different types of insulin Lantus and Humalog.

How to Control Diabetes with Diet-Guava

There are on-going debates and much confusion about diabetics and fruits. It is a popular debate amongst diabetics and their loved ones. Today I will add some information to this debate and give my take on the subject. I have done extensive research on said matter, but, most importantly, I have done some experiments on myself. Yes, I continue to do extensive research relating to the control of diabetes with diet and today we will look at the guava fruit, with some mention of the leaves.

Controlling Diabetes with Diet-Gifts from the Sea

When you mention eating more seafood, there is sometimes a debate about mercury. However, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, which can be at a minimal if we consume a wide variety of seafood, instead of sticking to one or two that could have a high mercury content. Please continue to read below to see how to control diabetes with gifts from the sea. Why Seafood is a Great Choice for DiabeticsThere are a number of reasons why seafood is a grat choice for diabetics.

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

It is a daily task of combining the right foods so that a normal blood sugar reading occurs. In a previous article, we saw that eating low-carb is a great option for diabetics. For this reason, air fryer chicken breast is worth trying for diabetes control.

Problem Foods: Can Diabetics Eat All-purpose Flour?

You could say that the all-purpose flour debate applies to people with diabetes as well as people without diabetes. Granted, all-purpose flour is a carbohydrate that needs to be counted and managed by someone with diabetes, especially if blood glucose is treated with insulin. But as far as overall health is concerned, white flour does not offer much nutritionally for people with or without diabetes.

Bread for Diabetics - Stop the Kidding

If you have been following my posts, you would have known by now, that I am a supporter of unprocessed foods as the main part of our diet. Let me hasten from the go get to explain the above title. I am first of all a human being and so are you. Secondly, we formed bad habits based on family values and norms, with each family having its' own culture. Thirdly, here is my confession. I am a lover of bread. When I discovered that I was diabetic, this was my main concern.

Diffuse Osteopenia In The Foot

Figure 5.4 Neuropathic ulcer over a bony prominence in a patient with neuro-osteoarth-ropathy Figure 5.4 Neuropathic ulcer over a bony prominence in a patient with neuro-osteoarth-ropathy its base is clean, covered by healthy granulating tissue. Therapeutic footwear was prescribed extra depth shoes with an orthotic insole and a window under the ulcerated area and the patient was advised to minimize his activities. The ulcer healed in 3 months. Ulcers in patients with midfoot collapse recur very...

Classification Systems

The Meggitt-Wagner classification is the most well-known and validated system for foot ulcers, and is shown in Table 2.1. The advantages and disadvantages of this classification system are described in Table 2.2. 'The University of Texas classification system for diabetic foot wounds', Table 2.1 Meggitt-Wagner classification of foot ulcers Table 2.1 Meggitt-Wagner classification of foot ulcers Table 2.2 Advantages and disadvantages of the Meggitt-Wagner classification system It is simple to...

Neuroischemic Ulcers At Various Sites

Neuro-Ischemic Ulcer with Osteomyelitis Neuro-Ischemic Ulcer on the Hallux with Osteomyelitis A 68-year-old obese male patient with type 2 diabetes diagnosed at the age of 46 years visited the outpatient diabetic foot clinic because of two chronic ulcers on his right hallux. He was treated with a combination of sulfonylurea during the day and a mixture of 20 rapid acting-80 intermediate acting insulin before dinner he also had dislipidemia which was being treated with simvastatin. On...

Activation of the Dagpkc Pathway

One major advance in the understanding of diabetic vascular disease is the unraveling of changes in signal transduction pathways in diabetic states. One of the best-characterized signaling changes is the activation of DAG-PKC pathway. Such activation appears to be related to elevation of DAG, a physiological activator of PKC. Increases in total DAG contents have been demonstrated in a variety of tissues associated with diabetic vascular complications, including retina 78 , aorta, heart 79 ,...

Is Coconut Water Good for Diabetics?

The coconut is a fruit with an outer hard shell which is green and sometimes yellow. We call this shell the husk. There is usually some sweet water inside with a white fleshy substance which is delicious to eat. When it is aged, the husk of the coconut gets brown (after the outer section is shaved away), and the fleshy piece on the inside becomes so hard that it can be grated and used in rice and beans , porridge and a host of other meals recipes.

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is defined according to the International Consensus Group on Neuropathy as 'the presence of symptoms and or signs of peripheral nerve dysfunction in people with diabetes, after exclusion of other causes'. The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy in diabetes is 23-42 and is higher 50-60 among older type 2 diabetic patients. It should be mentioned that the prevalence of symptomatic peripheral neuropathy burning sensation, pins and needles or allodynia in the feet, shooting,...

Definitions Diabetic Enteropathy Gastroparesis Dyspepsia Diarrhea Incontinence

The GI symptoms that are frequently encountered in patients with diabetes mellitus are outlined in Figure 2. Diabetic enteropathy refers to all the GI complications of diabetes and may result in dysphagia, heartburn, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea and fecal incontinence 3 . Feldman and Schiller reported that 76 of referrals to a diabetic clinic had at least one GI symptom 3 . Clouse also reported that GI symptoms were present in a high proportion 20 of diabetic...

Pathophysiology Of Macrosomia

The epidemic of obesity, and the difficulty in losing accumulated weight suggest that there may have been an advantage to this metabolic phenotype during human evolution. The development of type 2 diabetes in susceptible individuals would not have been a disadvantage in the absence of opportunities to become obese. The thrifty genotype hypothesis was first advanced by JV Neel 24 nearly 40 years ago and recently updated 32,33 . This hypothesis explains the insulin resistance and relative beta...

Stinging Nettle for Diabetes

What do you know about the Soyei Plant What about Urtica Dioica Okay, then it seems like we are maybe in the same both, so allow me to share some information about Soyei which is the same as Urtica Dioica. Researching has been my passion for years, and today I came across an article with some information I must share with my readers. I know you are confused about the title Stinging Nettle for Diabetes. Please, just trust me and continue to read as I promise that it will soon make sense to you.

Herbal and Natural Cure for Diabetes

Diabeta is a combination of proven anti-diabetics fortified with potent immunomodulators, antihyperlipidemics, anti-stress and hepatoprotectives of total plant origin. The formulation of Diabeta is based on ancient ayurvedic references, further corroborated through modern research and clinical trials. Diabeta acts on different sites in differing ways to effectively control factors and pathways leading to diabetes mellitus. Synthetic anti-diabetics act on one site in only one way.

Natural Cure for Diabetes

Ever so often persons with diabetes ponder on the natural cure for diabetes. If you or someone you know has suffered from diabetes for an extended period of time, then you will agree with me that the side-effects of the drugs can be worst than the illness itself. Here are a few of the side-effects of one diabetic drug Chest pain Seizures Unconsciousness Blistering and peeling of the skin More frequent infections Headache Stiff neck Swelling of the legs Weight gain Liver problems Skin rash...

Insulin Allergy

Allergy to recombinant human rDNA and biosynthetic insulin preparations is a rare complication of insulin therapy. Insulin antibodies of high titers were observed in many patients treated with early insulin preparations containing proinsulin, C-peptide, and other peptide contaminants. Immunoglobulin G-insulin antibodies in very high titers can lead to immune-mediated insulin resistance, which is now extremely rare 91 . Currently, the prevalence of allergic reactions during insulin treatment is...

Insulin Hormone Sensitive Lipase Ketoacidosis

I HGP Jglycogenolysis, I gluconeogenesis t Glucose uptake FA esterification I TG lipolysis t Glucose uptake FA esterification I TG lipolysis Fig. 1. Glucose and FFA homeostasis. A. Postabsorptive fasting period Stimulation of adipose tissue lipases, HSL and ATGL, by low plasma insulin concentrations and elevated glucagon, facilitates mobilization of stored triglycerides, releasing fatty acids into the circulation. Low insulin and high glucagon also stimulates gluconeogenesis from FFA and other...

What is the Pathophysiology of Elevated Plasma FFAs

Plasma FFA concentration reflects a balance between release by the intravascular lipolysis of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and lipolysis of predominantly adipose tissue triglyceride stores and tissue uptake predominantly re-esterified in adipose tissue and liver and oxidized in muscle, heart, and liver . In the postabsorptive state, the systemic FFA concentration is determined largely by the rate of FFA entry into the circulation, but postprandially the rate of uptake esterification,...

Jackfruit Health Benefits-The Diabetes Connection

What is Jackfruit This fruit, from a distance, looks like the breadfruit, with the exception of the size. It is a huge fruit, which is green on the outside and yellowish on the inside with some large seeds. This fruit could weigh as much as 100 pounds and the smallest is approximately 10 pounds. It is a sweet fruit with a strong scent. Your hands will be a bit stained when you tear away the flesh to eat the fruit. Not to worry, some soap powder and water will do the trick.

Clinical Deficits

A number of scoring systems have been proposed to quantify clinically neurological deficits and hence, define the presence and severity of neuropathy. This approach was originally pioneered by Dyck et al. 15 in the Mayo Clinic who described the neuropathy disability score Mayo NDS . A comprehensive evaluation of muscular strength in the face, torso and extremities, reflexes of the upper and lower extremities and sensation to pain, vibration, and joint position at the index finger and great toe...

Diabetic Foot Ulceration

The risk factors for diabetic foot ulceration can be categorized into three distinct groups pathophysiological, anatomic deformities, and environmental influences. The pathophysiological changes, which occur at the biomolecular level lead to changes that result in the development of peripheral sensory neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, and a compromised immune system with alteration in wound healing capabilities. The second group with anatomic deformities are largely the result of motor...

Should a Diabetic Eat Pomelo?

People with diabetes who eat processed foods should avoid them. Processed fruits include dried fruit and fruit juices. Fresh or frozen fruit is better than processed fruit in tins or jars. Some examples are applesauce or canned fruit. Sources 5 In this article we will address the question, should a diabetic eat pomelo Fruits and the Diabetic The GI ExplainedThe National Institute of Diabetic Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) recommends people with diabetes avoid fruit juices.

Special Cleanup for Freon CFCs

Because I consider Freon to be the top health hazard in our home, I recommend turning in your refrigerator for a non-CFC variety. Dispose of all spare units. Remove window air conditioners or test the dust in your home page 485 for Freon. Have your car's air conditioning system checked. Dispose of old pressurized cans. Even one whiff is too much. It never leaves the body because the body has no detoxification methods for it Only one useful reaction with Freon comes to mind. Freon is thought to...

Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Weight Loss?

The aim of this article is to inform you about a recent research result. It adds to the data which looks at reversing type 2 diabetes by weight loss. This has been a long-standing debate, but let us take a look at this recent information and possibly put it to the test in our own lives. Results Type 2 Diabetes and Weight LossIn this study, two years after the weight management program, more than a third of the participants were in remission .

Control Diabetes with Diet

Should Diabetics Wear Special Shoes It is possible that when blood sugar levels are out of whack, then the nerves in our feet can be damaged over time. This implies that those of us with diabetes can have a variety of foot problems. In an attempt to answer the question should diabetics wear special shoes , let me state here that there are shoes specially designed to prevent and or reduce foot problems faced by diabetics. Let us review some foot problems that are possible.

Cuisinart 77-11G Chef's Classic Stainless 11-Piece Cookware Set-Review

Product Cuisinart 77-11G Chef's Classic Stainless 11-Piece Cookware Set Place to Buy Amazon.com My Rating 9.5 out of 10 Cuisinart is a popular brand in homes and commercial kitchens. I own one of these sets and it is not the first time that I owned a Cuisinart. I do like the brand, as they are high on quality, and with reasonable prices.

Foods For Diabetes

Diabetics must have a healthy diet such as green vegetables, whole grains, fruits, non-fat dairy products, beans, lean meats, poultry and fish, etc. Healthy food improves on overall health but also reduces the risk for complications such as heart disease and stroke by carefully managing the blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol. However, every person benefits with healthy eating, so the whole family can eat the same food and enjoys a lot on Dinning Table.

Diabetes Food Pyramid Continued

THE DIABETES FOOD PYRAMID FRUITSDiabetics should choose whole fruits more often then juices. It is because they have more fibres. There should not be any sweeteners and syrups in the fruits of fruit juices, which the patient chooses. Moreover, citrus fruits such as orange, grape fruit, etc should be chosen. Person generally requires two-four servings per day. Each serving includes 1 small fresh fruit, cup canned fruit, cup dried fruit and cup fruit juice.

How to Control Diabetes with Diet-Apples

A popular question from diabetics is can I eat fruits Today I will spend some time looking at one fruit and its' contribution to the debate on how to control diabetes with diet. I am speaking about none other, than the one which is known for keeping the doctor away. Yes, we will be focussing on the apple today. The Bigger Picture-A Synopsis from my JourneyI am assuming that by now I have answered your question about diabetics eating fruits.

How to Control Diabetes-Some Practical Tips

One Size Fits ALL It would be correct to say that a one size fits all approach will not work for treating diabetes. People have a variety of responses to foods, medication, and exercise, based on our uniqueness. However, some basic adjustments are necessary if we are determined to significantly reduce the number of persons with diabetes. It is a possibility that a lot of people will be better able to control the illness if they follow certain guidelines.

How to Control Diabetes with Diet - Another Case for Cinnamon

Once again the research is proving that cinnamon may prove beneficial for diabetics. This is so because cinnamon appears to be helpful in managing what is called metabolic syndrome. Let us take a look at how to control diabetes with diet as we take another look at cinnamon. For a previous article I did about cinnamon and diabetes, please click the word cinnamon.

Very Low Calorie Diet-Controlling Diabetes with Food

In my last post we looked at a research where diabetics were given milkshake and vegetables to replace three meals for the day. This meant that they were placed on a very low-calorie diet. We saw where this resulted in them losing weight and had their blood glucose lowered. Interestingly, months following the experiment, and having returned to their normal eating habits, they were still diabetic-free. All this was achieved by simply consuming a very low-calorie diet.

Split Mixed Insulin Therapy

Studies such as the DCCT have shown that intensive insulin therapy reduces a patient's risk of developing the long-term complications of type 1 diabetes. Unfortunately, many patients are unable or unwilling to comply with the dosing regimens and frequent monitoring required for intensive therapy. For such patients, a treatment regimen using split-mixed insulin doses may be required. These regimens require two daily injections of a mixture of meal insulin with basal insulin. For many patients,...

Activation of the Polyol Pathway

Increased activity of the polyol pathway has been documented in culture studies using vascular cells exposed to diabetic level of D-glucose and in animals with diabetes 58,59 . In these studies, hyperglycemia has been shown to increase the activity of aldose reduc-tase and enhances the reduction of glucose to sorbitol, then further oxidized to fructose by sorbitol dehydrogenase. Abnormality in the polyol pathway has been suggested to cause vascular damage in the following ways a osmotic damage...

Stuffed Clams

Makes 4 servings 2 stuffed shells per serving 8 clams in shells, scrubbed 1 pound Fresh parsley leaves optional for garnish Place clams in a large bowl, and cover with V2 cup cold water. Sprinkle with cornmeal, and let stand for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large dutch oven. Add the clams cover and cook for 4 minutes or until shells open. Remove the clams from pan, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid discard any unopened shells. Let clams cool. Remove meat from...

Tofu Vegetable Stew Recipe

Quick Easy Adaptable Kid Friendly Meal Tofu Vegetable Stew from Karen Burkett, one of three finalists in our Sept. 2013 tofu recipe contest - quick easy extremely tasty kid friendly meal with canned tomatoes, firm tofu, garlic, onion, peppers, fresh or frozen corn. Make this tofu corn goulash as spicy or mild as you like, with optional hot fresh or dried jalapeno or chili peppers, or hot sauce. Serve Tofu Vegetable Stew with crusty bread, rice, couscous or quinoa, or a green salad.

Activation of Protein Kinase C

Protein kinase Cs PKCs are a family of at least 11 isoforms, 9 of which are activated by the lipid second-messenger diacylglycerol DAG . Intracellular hyper-glycemia increases DAG content in cultured microvascular cells and in the retina and renal glomeruli of diabetic animals 79-81 . Intracellular hyperglycemia appears to increase DAG content primarily by increasing its de novo synthesis from the glycolytic intermediate glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate via reduction to glycerol-3-phosphate and...

Counterregulation

The human brain is dependent upon glucose as its principal source of energy and requires a continuous supply of glucose via the cerebral circulation. Depriving the brain of glucose rapidly causes neuro-glycopenia, which has various effects, including impairment of cognitive function. In humans, several mechanisms have evolved to maintain glucose homeostasis and so protect the integrity and functioning of the brain Cryer 1993 . A decline in blood glucose concentration activates a characteristic...

Controlling Diabetes with Diet

Diabetes can be reversed or at least be controlled when we consume foods which are high in fiber, low in calorie, non-starchy and mostly plant-based. These foods help to repair our bodies and can rid us of diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol and other illnesses. No Need for ReferencesI don't need to provide references at this point.

Charcot Neuroarthropathy

Charcot neuroarthropathy is a noninfectious progression of joint destruction characterized by pathological fractures and joint dislocations. Although it was initially described by Musgrave in 1704, its name was attributed to J.M. Charcot in 1868 116 . The disease involves joint destruction of accompanying common diseases that manifest with peripheral neuropathy, such as leprosy, tertiary syphilis, chronic alcoholism, and spina bifida 117 . Diabetes mellitus is currently the primary cause of...

Heloma Molle

A 54-year-old male patient with type 2 diabetes diagnosed at the age of 48 years attended the outpatient diabetic foot clinic for callus removal. He had severe diabetic neuropathy loss of sensation of pain, light touch, temperature, vibration and 5.07 monofilaments , and he complained of mild pain on his left little toe. On examination, a painful corn was seen at the medial aspect of his left little toe Figure 3.13 . Corns are circular hyperkeratotic areas which may be soft or hard. They have a...

Web Space Infection

A 72-year-old female patient with type 2 diabetes diagnosed at the age of 61 years, was referred to the outpatient diabetic foot clinic because of an infection in her left foot. The patient had poor diabetes control HBA1c 8.5 , and was being treated with insulin twice daily. She had background Figure 8.4 Objects collected from patients' shoes. Loss of protective sensation prevents patients from feeling injurious stimuli Figure 8.4 Objects collected from patients' shoes. Loss of protective...

Herbs for Diabetes - Torbangun Plant

According to experts in the field of nutrition, the Torbangun plant could be one of the cures for diabetes. Today I would like to share with you some information from that research and some additional notes and photos of this plant. Torbangun is semi-succulent and comes from the Lamiaceae Family. It is a perennial plant (lives for more than two years) and has an oregano-like flavor and odor. This plant is now found in the tropics but originates from Africa (Southern and Eastern).

Secretion and Action of Incretin Hormones in Physiology

Physiological Roles of Gastrointestinal Peptide Hormones The ingestion of nutrients elicits the secretion of gastrointestinal hormones intimately involved in the regulation of gut and gallbladder motility, digestive juice secretion, and postprandial carbohydrate metabolism. In particular, incretin hormones stimulate insulin secretion from the endocrine pancreas. Through the action of incretin hormones, enteral nutrition provides a more potent insulinotropic stimulus relative to an isoglycemic...

Diabetes And Exercise, Yoga Treatments

Although, Yoga cannot cure diabetes, but it can complement the lifestyle changes which are necessary to keep the symptoms in diabetics under control. It also helps in keeping the person in good health and well-being. Yoga can create a life that is full, happy, healthy and balanced. If a person wants to lose weight, then in them yoga helps to build up concentration and will power, due to which it is easier for them to stay on weight-loss program.

Wet Gangrene And Sepsis

A 65-year-old male patient who had type 2 diabetes since the age of 45 years and was being treated with sulfonylureas, was brought to the emergency clinic suffering from a fever. He had left paraplegia following a stroke 6 months earlier. One month before admission the toes of his left foot became gradually very painful Figure 7.5 Calf support device which provides a larger resting surface thus offloading pressure from the heel Figure 7.5 Calf support device which provides a larger resting...

How to be More Energetic in the Morning

We have all had that day when we are lousy and don't want to make it out of bed. Sometimes we mistakenly think that we are ill. We lack the energy we need to the point where we feel crippled and extremely ill. This is even more so for those of us diagnosed with diabetes, as fatigue is one of the many symptoms of diabetes. Today we will talk about our energy level in the mornings and I will be sharing some proven tips to boost your energy level every day of your life.

Diabetic Food: Foods That Control Diabetes

The proper diet is essential for diabetic treatment. It helps magically in patients suffering from diabetes. It provides relief from symptoms and various complications in diabetics. Many diabetic patients can control their blood glucose by losing weight and that is possible only be proper diet. A doctor dietician chiefly decides the foods to be eaten by diabetics. Because that diet is mainly healthy, interesting and easy to follow. It is no longer a boring diet schedule.

Infected Plantar Ulcer With Osteomyelitis

A 50-year-old female diabetic patient with type 2 diabetes diagnosed at the age of 44 years and treated with sulfonylurea, was referred to the outpatient diabetic foot clinic because of a chronic infected ulcer on her left foot. The patient lived alone and she was being treated for depression she had good diabetes control. A minor trauma under her left foot was reported to have occurred 2 years previously. She had treated the injury with different types of gauzes and creams, but it failed to...

Gastrointestinal Autonomic Neuropathy Treatment of Gastric Atony

After the diagnosis of gastric atony has been made usually using a solid-phase gastric emptying study , therapy is directed toward addressing the imbalance of opposing metabolic influences on the stomach, including defective cholinergic and predominant dopaminergic tone. The initial approach comprises intensifying diabetes control, which will facilitate neurogenic stimulation of gastric emptying. The presence of hyper-glycemia by itself has been shown to delay gastric emptying of liquids and...

Lesser metatarsal osteotomy

Dorsiflectory metatarsal osteotomies are performed for the treatment of lesser metatarsalgia, most often for Fig. 8.14 Chronic intractable plantar keratosis beneath the 2nd metatarsal head. The callus has been debrided, revealing preulcerative haemorrhage within the skin. This is an indication for lesser metatarsal osteotomy. Fig. 8.13 Sesamoidectomy. a Intraoperative photograph, the ulcer has been excised, b The hypertrophic tibial medial sesamoid has been grasped with a bone clamp and is...

Can I Prevent Type 2 Diabetes by Going Vegan?

Are you overweight and somewhat worried that you could be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes It would appear that there is little need for concern if you do just one thing. Yes, sounds like good news. Yes, information gives us the power to act. How much do you know about the vegan diet Would you be willing to try it at least for awhile, especially if your numbers start to look better more promising There is some information which targets the prevention of type 2 diabetes via the vegan diet option.

Symmetrical Neuropathies

Chronic Distal Symmetrical Neuropathy This is the most common neuropathic syndrome and what is meant in clinical practice by the phrase diabetic neuropathy. Clinical manifestations 14 and measurements 15,16 of distal symmetrical neuropathy have recently been reviewed. There is a length-related pattern of sensory loss, with sensory symptoms starting in the toes and then extending to involve the feet and legs in a stocking distribution. In more severe cases, there is often upper limb involvement,...

Human Monotard Humulin Lente Hypurin Bovine Lente

Figure 50 Over 300 insulin preparations are available worldwide. They may be classified according to their duration of action short-acting soluble, neutral or regular , intermediate-acting isophane , long-acting insulin-zinc suspensions , and fixed mixtures of short- and intermediate-acting biphasic insulins . Some of the most commonly used insulins are summarized in this figure. It is preferable for the non-specialist to become familiar with a small number of appropriate insulins and insulin...

Ray amputations

A ray resection consists of excision of a toe and its corres Fig. 8.23 A full-thickness neuropathic plantar ulcer developed beneath the 1st metatarsal, as a complication of amputation of the hallux with resectionofthelst metatarsal head. Fig. 8.23 A full-thickness neuropathic plantar ulcer developed beneath the 1st metatarsal, as a complication of amputation of the hallux with resectionofthelst metatarsal head. ponding metatarsal. The most frequent complication of a ray resection is transfer...

Impaired Glucose Tolerance IGT and Impaired Fasting Glycemia IFG Nondiabetic Fasting Hyperglycemia

Impaired glucose tolerance IGT was considered a class in the previous WHO classification but is now categorized as a stage in the natural history of disordered carbohydrate metabolism. A stage called 'impaired fasting hyperglycemia' or impaired fasting glycemia IFG or 'non-diabetic fasting hyperglycemia' is now recognized as these people also appear to be at greater risk for progression to diabetes and macrovascular disease, although prospective data are sparse and early data suggest a lower...

Insulin Hypertrophy

Figure 60 Effect of adding twice-daily soluble insulin injections to a regimen based on twice-daily intermediate-acting isophane insulin. Many newly presenting type 1 diabetes mellitus patients who have residual endogenous insulin secretion can be controlled with twice-daily isophane, two-thirds in the morning and one-third in the evening. However, if postprandial hyperglycemia is pronounced, soluble insulin can be added to one or both injections. Alternatively, fixed mixtures of soluble...

Conventional Intensified Insulin Therapy or Multiple Daily Insulin Injections MDI

In conventional intensified insulin therapy MDI using the basal-bolus approach with MDI, continuous basal insulin supply is obtained by once- or twice-daily subcutaneous injections of longer-acting preparations, supplemented by mealtime injections of more rapid-acting formulations. These include structurally unchanged regular insulin preparations and short-acting insulin analogues SIAs , which dissociate more rapidly than regular insulins and are absorbed faster. The glucose-lowering effect of...

T Risotto alle Erbe Made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Here is a wonderful risotto dish offered to us from Barbetta restaurant in New York see Appendix A . Important to note is the importance of stirring the risotto constantly This is not a moment for TV watching or telephone answering The risotto at the end should be smooth and flowing, and once done, you must eat it immediately. This saying in Italy tells the story You must wait for risotto, but risotto cannot wait for you. Making risotto with olive oil was first introduced by Barbetta Restaurant...

Mortensen H.b. Et Al. Diabet Med 1998 15 752-759

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Dry Gangrene Of Heel

A 74-year-old female patient with longstanding type 2 diabetes was admitted to the hospital because of a stroke. She had palsy of her left arm and foot. Her hos-pitalization was complicated by aspiration pneumonia, which confined the patient to bed for 2 weeks. The patient had a history of ischemic heart disease and hypertension. peripheral pulses were weak in both feet. on the sixth day of her hospitalization a blister with a black base developed on the posterolateral aspect of her left foot,...

Making A Syncrometer

This is an audio oscillator circuit in which you include yourself by means of a handhold. You listen to the current in your circuit with a loudspeaker. Other oscillator circuits will work, too. A lot of fascinating opportunities present themselves with this concept. I have previously published three ways to build the Syn-crometer circuit.35 Here is the circuit diagram 4700pf moly cap .1 mfd 16v cap 2N2907 PNP min output transf 8-900 150 .25w res 3 AA batteries speaker like Radio Shack 277-1008C...

Neuropathic ulcer with extensive sloughing of subcutaneous tissue

A 68-year-old man with type 2 diabetes of 15 years' duration presented with a swollen left foot which was brawny and cellulitic. There was a deep ulcer over the 4th metatarsal head discharging pus Fig. 5.19a . It had started as a blister 4 weeks previously. Pulses were bounding. Tissue was sent for culture and he was admitted and treated intravenously with amoxicillin 500 mg tds, flucloxacillin 500 mg qds, metronidazole 500 mg tds and ceftazidime 1 g tds. He underwent operative surgical...