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Diabetes and Diet
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
By Jennifer Kirkman
Insulin resistance is a syndrome that is commonly discovered to be an issue in those that suffer from diabetic conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes. Many medical professionals also refer to this as "metabolic syndrome". While this syndrome is normally found to be an issue with those that suffer from Type 2 diabetes, it must be understood that it can develop into this diabetic condition and result in other medical complications as well.
These complications include, but are not at all limited to, ovarian complications that include polycystic complications, blood pressure that is high, cholesterol levels that are deemed as abnormal, heart disease, and several other complications.
Insulin Resistance Explained
In order to appropriately understand insulin resistance, you must first understand the initial digestion process when it comes to foods that are consumed. As food travels through the gastrointestinal tract, the body will pull out nutrients, minerals, and other items that can be used for basic maintenance.
These substances eventually end up in the bloodstream as this is the quickest means of travel throughout other locations in the body. Basic sugars which typically enter the bloodstream as glucose also enter into the blood. As soon as the body recognizes the glucose located in the blood, the pancreas kicks in and begins to secrete insulin. Insulin that is produced by this organ is identified as a hormone.
Insulin travels through the blood and seeks out cells that are traveling from one location to another. It acts as a type of sponge when it comes in contact with glucose. It absorbs the glucose and retains it so that it can be used when necessary for the production of energy. When an individual suffers from insulin resistance, the body is not as receptive as it normally would be at the optimal level of health. The cells simply "ignore" the hormone and continue without the energy that is required to successfully maintain the functions of the body.
As a result of the cells simply bypassing the hormone of insulin, the pancreas immediately kicks in and begins to work harder producing the hormone because it recognizes the fact that the cells passing through the bloodstream require it.
Common Symptoms of Insulin Resistance
There are many common symptoms of insulin resistance. If you have Type 2 diabetes, or have found that you are not as healthy as you once were, it is important to ensure that you become familiar with these symptoms just in case this syndrome begins to infect you. By knowing the symptoms, you can obtain the medical care that you need to treat the metabolic condition. The symptoms are as follows:
* Many may begin to develop moderate to high levels of fatigue. This may affect an individual either physically or mentally. Many cases involve fatigue that affects one physically as well as mentally.
* One may notice that they begin to gain weight. The weight gain typically occurs in the area of the middle abdomen area.
* Mild to severe bloating due to gas accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract may be experienced in those that suffer from insulin complications in the body.
* If the blood is tested, one may be informed that they have a high level of sugar in the blood. In addition to this, they may be informed that their triglyceride level is relatively high.
* Many individuals may notice spikes when it comes to their blood pressure reading. High blood pressure is a common issue in those that experience insulin resistance as well as Type 2 diabetes.
* Difficulties surrounding focus and concentration levels are often experienced in those that suffer from a resistance to insulin.
If any of the above symptoms sound familiar, it may be time to talk to a medical professional. Delay could result in serious medical complications. While insulin resistance is a syndrome, it can result in many potentially dangerous medical conditions and disease.
Jennifer Kirkman is the owner of many websites, two of the main ones are
http://www.diabetesandrelatedhealthissues.com
and also http://www.dietplansandweightloss.com
Visit these sites for much more information on diabetes and diabetes problems, and proper nutrition.
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
Diabetes in Children: The Summer Camp Option!
As any sufferer knows, there are two types of Diabetes, type I and type II. The latter is sometimes called adult onset diabetes, and over 90% of diabetics suffer this type.
It therefore takes no great leap of imagination to realize that the vast majority of diabetics are adults. But children can also suffer from diabetes, and for such kids, there are problems to face that are very different to those of their diabetic seniors.
For example, a child with diabetes will obviously need close monitoring, and a great deal of constant care and attention from parents. This in itself is not a problem, but it may mean that the child may never spend a night away from home, and it is not uncommon in these circumstances for a child to have never met another child of their own age with diabetes. Effectively, this is a very isolating period in a diabetic child’s life.
For theses reasons, many countries are now establishing special camps for diabetic children, to address these problems, by bringing a higher degree of normality to the life of diabetic children. Such camps provide 24 hour professional medical supervision and care to all the children, and are an extremely effective way to give young people living with diabetes a chance to be independent and learn about their condition with the support of their peers and trained health professionals.
They provide an enjoyable and safe camping experience in a supervised environment, and often focus, at least to some degree, on increasing the children’s ability to manage their own condition. Such camping conditions also create an environment which allows the interaction between young people with diabetes that may otherwise be denied through geographic isolation.
These diabetes education and recreational camps are, of course, designed to be fun as well as educational. Generally, they will offer a wide range of sporting facilities, which allow participants to try out new sports and other recreational activities, particularly team based activities, that they may often be otherwise denied.
On the medical side, nothing is left to chance. Prior to camp, each participant is normally required to supply a detailed medical history and an indication of the management skills of the child. Based on this knowledge, the camp can then offer the child the opportunity to learn further self management skills and how to interact with other young people with diabetes under professional supervision.
Other people benefit too. Often, many of the “helpers” in such camps are volunteers, with little first hand knowledge of diabetes, and these people will learn a great deal from their exposure on a day to day basis to the children.
Even the health care professionals themselves can gain a valuable insight into the management and lifestyle of young people with diabetes that no textbook can provide. These people usually report that they do learn a lot, and even the most experienced educators say they are moved by the realities of living day to day with these children.
And, last but by no means least, the parents enjoy a break from the daily routine of caring for a young person with diabetes, with the real likelihood that their child will gain confidence and increase their self management skills. To read more, http://webbiz99.com/diabetesdietexercise/
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It therefore takes no great leap of imagination to realize that the vast majority of diabetics are adults. But children can also suffer from diabetes, and for such kids, there are problems to face that are very different to those of their diabetic seniors.
For example, a child with diabetes will obviously need close monitoring, and a great deal of constant care and attention from parents. This in itself is not a problem, but it may mean that the child may never spend a night away from home, and it is not uncommon in these circumstances for a child to have never met another child of their own age with diabetes. Effectively, this is a very isolating period in a diabetic child’s life.
For theses reasons, many countries are now establishing special camps for diabetic children, to address these problems, by bringing a higher degree of normality to the life of diabetic children. Such camps provide 24 hour professional medical supervision and care to all the children, and are an extremely effective way to give young people living with diabetes a chance to be independent and learn about their condition with the support of their peers and trained health professionals.
They provide an enjoyable and safe camping experience in a supervised environment, and often focus, at least to some degree, on increasing the children’s ability to manage their own condition. Such camping conditions also create an environment which allows the interaction between young people with diabetes that may otherwise be denied through geographic isolation.
These diabetes education and recreational camps are, of course, designed to be fun as well as educational. Generally, they will offer a wide range of sporting facilities, which allow participants to try out new sports and other recreational activities, particularly team based activities, that they may often be otherwise denied.
On the medical side, nothing is left to chance. Prior to camp, each participant is normally required to supply a detailed medical history and an indication of the management skills of the child. Based on this knowledge, the camp can then offer the child the opportunity to learn further self management skills and how to interact with other young people with diabetes under professional supervision.
Other people benefit too. Often, many of the “helpers” in such camps are volunteers, with little first hand knowledge of diabetes, and these people will learn a great deal from their exposure on a day to day basis to the children.
Even the health care professionals themselves can gain a valuable insight into the management and lifestyle of young people with diabetes that no textbook can provide. These people usually report that they do learn a lot, and even the most experienced educators say they are moved by the realities of living day to day with these children.
And, last but by no means least, the parents enjoy a break from the daily routine of caring for a young person with diabetes, with the real likelihood that their child will gain confidence and increase their self management skills. To read more, http://webbiz99.com/diabetesdietexercise/
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