Diabetes Products Questions

Hi
there are two major types of diabetes
type I - defect in insulin secretion
type ii - defect in utilization of insulin and production
there are various factors that contribute for diabetes - genetic
- life style (no exercise)
-obesity
-sedentary life style
-stress
do regular exercise and have sugar levels checked regularly once in a year if non diabetic and once in a month or three months depending on the type of diabetes (consult your family physician or tr...more

Having a first degree relative with diabetes does indeed increase your chances of developing the same. But you can avoid it by following a healthy lifestyle.
Eat and sleep on time
avoid heavy meals at one time with long periods of fasting between 2 meals
avoid/minimise fast food/oily food/ bakery products
exercise regularly or atleast try to be more active. Eg walk instead of travelling by vehicle for short distances, use the stairs instead of lift
drink more water
eat mo...more

For diabetes follow a diet low in carbohydrate, low in fat and high in fibre. Avoid bakery products. Avoid too much rice and potato. Avoid fried stuff. Avoid chocolate, cakes, ice cream, soft drinks and fruit juices. Eat lots of vegetables. Walk for at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days in a week. Medicine and insulin will work better if you follow diet and exercise.

dont search for unbleached sugar.
Following are the tips to prevent onset/or control diabetes
1-Losing Extra Weight:-The most significant thing which can make a big difference to your health is to lose your extra weight. This will not only lower your blood pressure but also helps lowering your cholesterol too. For woman: waist of 80 cm or more & for man: waist of 90 cm or more are at risk
2- Constant and regular food timings :-the timings at which you have your meals should be set...more

Hi Mahendra, The basic difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes is that in type 1 diabetes there is no insulin production be the beta cells of the pancreas and it is necessary to take insulin externally to utilize glucose, that is why it is also called Insulin dependent diabetes. While in type 2 diabetes there is defect in insulin functioning or/and insulin secretion, depending upon various conditions type 2 diabetes can be managed well with following proper diet, exercise and medication. T...more

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
HbA1c% 5.3 is with in normal limit. There is no reason to worry about. Diabetes is diagnosed when HbA1c% goes above 6.5. Between 5.7 to 6.4 % is considered as pre-diabetes. Thanks.

Diet details
A diabetes diet is based on eating three meals a day at regular times. This helps your body better use the insulin it produces or gets through a medication.
A registered dietitian can help you put together a diet based on your health goals, tastes and lifestyle. He or she can also talk with you about how to improve your eating habits, for example, by choosing portion sizes that suit the needs for your size and level of activity.
Recommended foods
Make your calories c...more

Tip 1: Get more physical activity
There are many benefits to regular physical activity. Exercise can help you:
•Lose weight
•Lower your blood sugar
•Boost your sensitivity to insulin — which helps keep your blood sugar within a normal range
•Tip 2: Get plenty of fiber
Foods high in fiber include fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
Tip 3: Go for whole grains
Although it's not clear why, whole grains may reduce your risk of diabetes and help mai...more

1) Whole grains - brown rice, rotis made from whole wheat flour, whole jowar flour and bajra flour, Ragi, Oats
2) Fresh vegetables - they have high fibre content. Also include green leafy vegetables.
3) Fruits - they also have high fibre. Your mother can take apples, pears, Sweet lime (Mosambi), Orange, papaya, guava etc. Mangoes, bananas and grapes have high sugar - hence only consume in less quantity.
4) Protein - pulses, egg, lean meat (fish, chicken), sprouts
5) Milk - low fa...more

For type 2 dm I can sugest you following dietary instructions
1. Do not take simple sugars like sugar, glucose, sweet fruits, sweet beverages, simply anything which is frankly sweet
2. Take a mixed oil diet which should include arachis oil, rice bran oil, saflower oil etc
3. You can take complex carbohydrates 4. Protein content should be normal
etc
in brief, take small &frequent meals (4hrly), take less rice or replace it with wheat, stop taking sugar, take poly unsaturated f...more