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Senin, 26 Desember 2011

Normal blood sugar levels and stay away from symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

Need of to mention... I know you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes. Your recent blood sugar test has indicated that you were far away from normal blood sugar levels. You are feeling like your life is over now. Will how you raise your family? Will how you run your business? And so on... There are plenty of unanswered questions roaming in your mind.


If you are going through the above scenario then let me tell you the truth; being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean that now you can't reach the stars. The truth is you can still become an engineer, politician or a successful businessman. Life is not over with diabetes. What it require is just a little bit of change in the lifestyle. If you achieve normal blood sugar level ranges then you can achieve anything.


Your health care professional can guide that how often you should check blood glucose levels. Initially you may require repeated blood glucose tests at home but after a while you'll have a better control on your diabetes and the number of blood glucose tests would be reduced. Blood glucose level testing needs a test strip and a drop of blood. The result will indicate whether your blood glucose levels are range required in the or not.


Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)


Hypoglycemia is a condition faced by many diabetics from time to time. It is a phase of low blood sugar levels. Following are the symptoms of hypoglycemia.


· Feeling tired


· Uncontrolled yawning


· An inability to think or speak clearly


Loss of coordination of muscles ·


Twitching ·


· Seizures


Sweating excessive ·


Loss of consciousness ·


Pale · becoming excessively


· Passing out feeling of being


Doctors strongly recommend that all diabetics must carry a minimum of 15 gm of simple carbohydrates. like any candy or glucose tablet. These carbohydrates are the best source of energy that help to raise blood sugar levels. If these fast acting carbohydrates do not of seem to work within 15 minutes then it is recommended that you must take another dose of this quick snack.


India be logistics must teach their family, co workers and friends the symptoms of hypoglycemia and what can be done if a person has a hypoglycemia attack. It is also recommended to carry glucagon, in case of any emergency. It is given with the help of injection for rapidly increasing the blood glucose level. If the diabetic person is unconscious and is unable to eat or drink then the other person can raise his blood glucose levels by giving him a shot of glucagon.


Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels)


Hyperglycemia is the phase of increased blood sugar levels. Most diabetics have to face this stage even if they are eating according to the diabetic diet plan and exercising regularly. General causes of hyperglycemia are feeling sick or stressed or eating more than the required portion.


Following are the common symptoms of hyperglycemia


· Recurrent urge to urinate


· Extreme thirst


· Blurriness in vision


· Extreme fatigue


It is not difficult to control the symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. The right person only requires knowledge and quick tips to achieve normal blood sugar levels.


Do you want to learn the tips to deal with symptoms of hypoglycemia and achieve normal blood sugar levels? I have mentioned here tips and I tricks with the help of which have said "good bye" to diabetes; so you can do the same.

Reactive Hypoglycemia Diet: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Protein Shake - Just Another Great Snack!

Reactive hypoglycemia can be such a headache; both literally and figuratively. Especially when you are first diagnosed with the problem, you have to adjust to a new diet, let your body adjust, learn what you can and cannot eat; what a pain. And in the beginning, there is a major learning curve; trial and error, so it is very important to learn what you can and cannot eat and to slowly build a list of foods and snacks that will work for you.


Today I just wanted to briefly mention a little snack that is so yummy and very simple to eat. So good as a matter of fact it won't feel like you are making any compromise! It's a chocolate protein shake with almond milk and natural peanut butter. It is great as a snack and especially if you work out (Awesome for helping your muscles grow and recover after that hard work out!)


Now, I am not a doctor or a dietician, but I do have reactive hypoglycemia and have learned a lot through research and just trying things on my own. I am only making a suggestion for your diet and giving you something to consider. Always consult with your doctor before trying any new foods or supplements (That was my disclaimer okay?)


So, how do you make this shake? Well, you will need about 1 cup of almond milk, about a tablespoon and a half of natural peanut butter (It is very important to get natural peanut butter with no sugar!), and one scoop of whey protein (Make sure you read the label to verify that there is very little to no sugar in the ingredients.) One scoop of whey protein should be about 25 grams of protein; and I suggest getting a high quality whey protein isolate.


Next put all of these ingredients into your blender, and blend away. The almond milk will give this little snack a very creamy consistency. This is one of my favorite snacks and after-work out drinks. Keep in mind; you can adjust the amounts of ingredients based on your preference. For example, personally, I like a lot of peanut butter!


Again, be sure to consult with your physician before trying any new kinds of foods or if you have any questions about your diet. This is just a great, healthy, tasteful snack that I enjoy; and again, if you are working out, it is a great after work out drink to help your body recover. Good luck!

Rabu, 09 November 2011

Type 2 Diabetes - Hypoglycemia And Surgery

A common side effect of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is hypoglycemia. While this can occur at different times, one concern involves its occurrence at an inopportune time, such as before or after surgery. How do you handle this condition at such a time?


Hypoglycemia is a condition that affects diabetics when their blood sugar level becomes too low. This could be due to not eating the right foods or not eating food at the right intervals, such as skipping meals and snacks. Low blood sugar can be brought on by depleting the body's glucose levels too quickly, such as with exercise. It can also be characteristic of an imbalance with your glucose or insulin.


For blood sugar to qualify as being hypoglycemic, it typically needs to be lower than 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L). Having a blood sugar level this low can be extremely dangerous. If the situation isn't corrected immediately, it can lead to a host of complications, up to and including shock and without treatment, eventually, death.


When an individual has scheduled surgery, the threat of hypoglycemia needs to be addressed. The first thing the individual needs to do is to make sure their surgeon is aware of their condition. Hopefully, the diabetic's primary care doctor will have already taken care of notifying the surgeon. Once the surgeon is aware of the situation, they can then make arrangements to prevent an episode from occurring. If the surgery is major and you will be missing out on meals, you should have intravenous therapy.


But what happens if the diabetic has to undergo surgery that isn't planned? This is where having the proper identification of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes will be necessary. Being equipped with a diabetes bracelet or necklace will help in the event you are not able to communicate this information to those who will be providing the treatment.


Whether the surgery is planned or not, the attending doctor will still need to make arrangements so you do not experience a hypoglycemic episode. How do they do that? As most surgeries are performed when the diabetic has an empty stomach (to help prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting), it is the usual for intravenous therapy containing glucose be inserted prior to surgery.


The best plan is to make sure the diabetic has a recent history of stable blood sugar levels. This will go a long way in preventing an episode from occurring if they have been closely regulating their blood sugar ahead of time. The likelihood of an episode occurring is also reduced if the Type 2 diabetic is not currently on medication for their condition.


If the surgery is not planned, the only thing you can do is to make sure all the medical staff know about your Type 2 diabetes.


To discover answers to questions you may be asking yourself about Type 2 Diabetes, click on this link... Natural Diabetes Treatments