Archive for the ‘Diabetes’ Category
What are the Risk Factors for Diabetes
Although the causes of diabetes are unknown, the following risk factors may increase the chances of development of diabetes: 1. Hereditary Factors A family history: If a parent has diabetes, the risk of developing diabetes is increased. * Race or ethnic background: The risk of diabetes is greater in certain races such as Asians. 2. Environmental Factors * Overweight: Twenty per cent or more than the optimal body weight. * Central Obesity: More weight around abdomen than on hips and thighs; waist-to-hip...
Types of Diabetes
In Type 1 diabetes (also called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent - IDDM diabetes), the body completely stops producing insulin. It is not known why Type 1 diabetes occurs but it is believed that genetic, environmental factors and possibly viruses are involved. This form of diabetes usually develops in children or young adults, but can occur at any age. Type 1 diabetes was also previously known as juvenile diabetes or ketosis-prone diabetes.
What are Proteins?
Proteins are the body’s cell builders. They are present in all the tissues of the body. They are used mainly for the repair in case of injury and muscle-building in growing age group. They provide four calories per gram. Proteins are utilised as source of energy only when all other resources are exhausted. Meat, poultry, milk products and eggs are rich sources of proteins but they also contain saturated fats and cholesterol. Therefore, it is better to avoid them as sources of proteins. ...
Benefits of SMBG
* By keeping a record of blood sugars over a period of weeks, one can identify ways in which food, exercise or other factors influence the blood sugar levels. * It also provides the clue if the symptoms being experienced— sweating, feeling giddy, etc. - are the result of a low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). * Defines the level of glycaemic control achieved.