• 2011-07-02 16:07:42

  Do foods for diabetics help in weight loss?

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• 2011-07-02 14:47:25

  I am overweight and I have diabetes. What diet-plan suits me?

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• 2011-07-02 14:37:30

  What is a diabetes diet?

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• 2011-07-01 18:10:06

  Diabetic diet- what foods to include?

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• 2011-07-01 18:04:19

  How is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus associated with obesity?

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• 2011-06-29 09:57:40

  What should diabetic diet mainly contain?

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• 2011-06-20 05:39:19

  What are the complications associated with type 2 diabetes?

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  Max Power

  Cardiovascular disease has been the single greatest cause of mortality in the twentieth century. Patients with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and the majority of people with type 2 diabetes die of cardiovascular complications. Type 2 diabetes is also associated with other complications:

  • Retinopathy. The risk of developing eye disease either by cataracts or hemorrhaging of blood vessels in the back of the eye is increased in type 2 diabetes.

  • Neuropathy. Nerve damage can cause decreased blood flow and pain in the hands and feet which may even result in amputation.

  • Nephropathy. Damage to the nephrons of the kidney result in protein urea that could lead to progressive renal failure.

  • Foot ulcers. Neuropathy and ischemia are the chief factors that cause foot ulcers in type 2 diabetes, with the latter being the more serious of the two. Diabetes is the greatest non-traumatic cause of amputation.

• 2011-06-20 05:38:32

  What are symptoms of type 2 diabetes?

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  Max Power

  Type 2 diabetes may be present for many years before a diagnosis is made. The development of this disease is a gradual process. It is quite common for a diagnosis to be made by chance, with the patient having a routine blood test or being in hospital for another reason. The common symptoms to be aware of include:

  • Polydipsia: chronic thirst and the craving for fluids. A person with diabetes who has high blood glucose concentrations will constantly crave water.

  • Polyuria: frequent urine excretion. In addition to being thirsty the patient will make frequent visits to the bathroom, even throughout the night.

  • Weight loss may be an additional symptom, especially weight lost over a short period of time.

  • Blurred vision. In some cases, where blood glucose concentrations are very high, vision may become blurred.

• 2011-06-20 05:34:19

  How does stress weaken the immune system?

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  Max Power

  One of the more serious effects of stress is that it redirects metabolic energy away from the immune system. A tremendous amount of energy is necessary to operate the complex cells, hormones, and organs that make up this system. Fifteen minutes of danger and a return to normal isn’t going to compromise your immune system, but living with constant stress will surely slow you down metabolically, making you more susceptible to stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide.

• 2011-06-19 20:13:31

  Can I eat sweet fruits on a diabetic diet?

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• 2011-06-14 21:39:21

  If I suffer from diabetes can I go on the atkins diet?

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  Dr. Kavita

  Diabetic people can really go on Atkins diet because it is a diet that emphasizes on high protein low carbohydrate intake diet. Hypoglycemics may have fewer symptoms if they go on this diet but there are risks with this diet. Atkins starts at a very low carb in first few weeks with only few vegetables allowed. It can be hard for the kidney since you eat more protein that is needed to breakdown kin the kidney. You much seek medical advice first when you go on with this diet to have a better effect and to protect your health as well.

• 2011-06-14 21:38:27

  Are slim fast shakes OK for diabetics?

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  Dr. Kavita

  
  Slim fat shakes are ok for diabetics because people with diabetes who are overweight can benefit from losing weight. Losing weight may improve blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure and it can also reduce the need for diabetic medications. Meal replacement shakes and bars like Slim-Fast shakes are intended to be used for weight loss. They have been shown to be an effective weight loss strategy.

• 2011-06-07 19:36:11

  Is it possible for Diabetics to undergo Bariatric surgery?

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• 2011-06-07 05:27:27

  How come diabetics use candy when hungry? Can it be the same for non-diabetics?

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• 2011-06-07 05:24:07

  I love those sugar candies for diabetics, very low in calories that’s just right for weight reduction, is it the same with sugar free chocolates?

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• 2011-06-06 17:22:54

  Can I have sweets though I am Diabetic if I can manage my blood sugar?

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• 2011-06-06 14:40:41

  What are the predisposing factors for type 2 diabetes?

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  Monica Lorica

  The occurrence of type 2 diabetes is considered to have rooted from the following risk factors:

  • Sedentary lifestyle – Inactivity is considered one of the greatest predisposing factors. It actually goes hand-in-hand with obesity.
  • Obesity – Obesity is different from being overweight. The first is having too much fat in the body while the latter means having heavier weight relative to height.
  • Unhealthy eating habits – Eating unhealthy foods – particularly junk foods and sweets – can cause type 2 diabetes.
  • Genetic or family history – The occurrence of type 2 diabetes is not attributed to genetics alone, it is also attributed to unhealthy lifestyle.
  • History of gestational diabetes – This has very minimal proof, but may somehow lead to type 2 diabetes.

• 2011-06-05 09:59:19

  Can anyone recommend a good diet for diabetics?

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  Dr. Kavita

  A good diet for Diabetics must essentailly consist of limited amount of carbs, and have lots of fibre. Try to get your carbs from complex carbs like whole grain, nuts, vegetables, fruits (non-sweet ones) etc. Ensure that all your dairy products are low fat and sugar free.

• 2011-06-01 05:21:19

  I am NOT a diabetic but can I use Metformin for its said effect in weight loss?

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• 2011-06-01 03:09:57

  I love sweets, how do I know I have Diabetes already?

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