What is the secret to living daily with diabetes for 60 years

AN Aghalee man who has received The Robert Lawrence Medal in recognition of living with diabetes for 60 years says keeping fit and a determination to enjoy every day have helped him cope with the condition. Mr George Johnston, 68, was diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of just eight. He was recently presented with his medal at the Lagan Valley Hospital and says he felt a sense of gratitude at the special event held to mark the occasion.

How diabetes affects your sexual life

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to complications. In some cases, sexual performance can be affected by diabetes. Up to 50% of men and 25% of women may experience some kind of sexual problems or a loss of sexual desire as a result of diabetes.

How homeopathy helps fight diabetes

Diabetes is a common medical problem which is affecting 6.4% of the world adult population as per WHO research data. This disease is caused either when the body is unable to produce insulin in sufficient amounts, or when the body's cells are unable to use this insulin. This results in the body not being able to convert sugar into energy which it needs.

What is the effect of exercise on each type of diabetes

Diabetes is growing and we want to examine how Diabetes and Exercise interact. Because of its hereditary and family nature plus the severity of complications, which can lead to disability, Diabetes should be included in the large group of social ills. Much has been done for this disease and more should be done; hopefully the concept of diabetes as a social disease should not remain a mere verbal expression but should become an incentive to effective and efficient support.

Why does the type of shoes is important for diabetics?

Shoes are important for patients with diabetes. Poor fitting shoes have been associated with sores on the feet called ulcers. Podiatrists, family doctors, vascular surgeons, nurses, patients, and even politicians despise foot ulcers. This is because ulcers lead to infection, limb amputation, and can be very expensive to treat.

What are the problems with Avandia / Rosiglitazone

Avandia is an controversial anti-diabetic drug in thiazolidinedione family. It is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. Its generic name is Rosiglitazone. Avanidia is prescribed in combination with diet and exercise program and sometimes with other medications to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. What are the main problems associated with this drug?

6 ways to keep a proper sugar level in blood

Type 2 diabetes is a tough disease. It requires constant vigilance to keep your blood sugar level under control. It also requires avoiding some common mistakes, many of which are the product of long-held bad habits. Here are six mistakes that you can learn to avoid.

Actos, a pill with side effects

A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that the diabetes drug Actos can slow the progression of pre-diabetes to diabetes. It seems to be getting a pretty good amount of coverage, which is why it’s probably worth saying that taking Actos to prevent diabetes is a pretty bad idea.

How to implement a exercise therapy for diabetics

An essential element in the treatment of diabetes mellitus is physical exercise. Here are basic suggestions on how to implement this important therapeutic tool.

The Intensity

The effort exerted during exercise should be moderate: not too little or – most importantly—not too much.

Europeans can use Onglyza to treat kidney problems caused by diabetes

AstraZeneca PLC and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. say their diabetes drug Onglyza has been approved in Europe for treating people with Type 2 diabetes who have moderate or severe renal impairment. The two companies said Friday that the approval from the European Commission makes Onglyza the first so-called DPP4 drug cleared for such purposes in Europe.

Homeopathy: an alternative treatment for diabetes

Ten years ago, an astute physician diagnosed me with Type 2 diabetes. I exhibited none of the classic symptoms of rapid weight loss, extreme thirst, and frequent urination. I attributed fatigue to my job. For about a year before diagnosis, I experienced what I thought were yeast infections and treated them with over-the-counter medications. I later learned that this condition is a symptom of diabetes. I am non-insulin dependent.

Your Smartphone can help you manage your diabetes problem

For more and more people, computers and software are becoming a critical part of their health care. Thanks to an array of small devices and applications for smartphones that gather vital health information and store it electronically, consumers can take a more active role in managing their own care, often treating chronic illnesses — and preventing acute ones — without the direct aid of a physician.

Diabetes has now reached epidemic proportions: 6.4% of world population

People with diabetes in the United States and several other countries do not get effective treatment to control their disease, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday, and health insurance, not personal wealth, plays a big role in determining which diabetics get good care.

What steps to take if you have gestational diabetes

If you had gestational diabetes when you were pregnant, you and your child have a lifelong risk for getting diabetes. Because of this risk, you need to be tested for diabetes after your baby is born, then at least once every three years. Reduce your risk by taking small steps for you and your family. If you weigh too much, you can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes if you lose a small amount of weight and become more active. Your children can lower their risk for type 2 diabetes if they don’t become overweight. Serve them healthy foods and help them to be more active.

Tai Chi can help control diabetes and blood sugar

A regular tai chi exercise program can help people better control their diabetes and lower glucose levels, according to a University of Florida study. In a study of adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, those who participated in a supervised tai chi exercise program two days a week with three days of home practice for six months significantly lowered their fasting blood glucose levels, improved their management of the disease, and enhanced their overall quality of life, including mental health, vitality and energy.

How exercise can act as insulin in type 2 diabetes

Insulin is an important component of everyone's bodies, but for some the importance is far greater than for others. That's because, due to a combination of their weight, level of exercise, and family history, some people do not process insulin in the right manner. This can lead to other problems, the most common of which is diabetes. But did you know that exercise can give you the same results as insulin?

Measure your level of insulin by a home urine test

A simple home urine test has been developed which can measure if patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are producing their own insulin. The urine test, from Professor Andrew Hattersley's Exeter-based team at the Peninsula Medical School, replaces multiple blood tests in hospital and can be sent by post as it is stable for up to three days at room temperature. Avoiding blood tests will be a particular advantage for children.

[Video] Diabetes: No food is forbidden, everything is a matter of portion size

This short video of monkeysee.com shows which foods are appropriate, the ideal size of food portions and how to distribute the best way when you have diabetes. Although, in fact, adopt this eating style before getting sick from not a bad idea.

Yes, it takes more work, but did you ever think that a good way to keep track is to count carbohydrates?

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Women with breast cancer are at greater risk if they suffer from diabetes

Breast cancer patients are nearly 50 percent more likely to die of any cause if they also have diabetes, according to a comprehensive review of research conducted by Johns Hopkins physicians. The findings, published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, suggest that future research could focus on whether high levels of insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes could play a role in promoting tumor growth.

A statin-based medication can help prevent blindness caused by diabetes

In a study using diabetic rats, lead author Azza El-Remessy, assistant professor in the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, and her colleagues found that statins prevent free radicals in the retina from killing nerves important to maintaining vision. The results of the study are published in the March edition of the journal Diabetologia.