Index Health & Fitness Diabetes Results 81 - 90 of 159 Culturally Specific Programs Urged in Diabetes Care Author : Rudolph Rodriguez Diabetes remains an epidemic in the U.S., but experts are now more concerned that certain populations may not be getting the right kind of treatment because of their ethnic and cultural beliefs. Physicians can't use a one-size-fits-all approach to treating patients with diabetes; physicians, families and community leaders must work together to develop culturally specific programs, according to Dr. Kevin McKinney, Minority Health Affairs Commit... | Read more... Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 Weight Loss Nutrition Author : TK Healey If you have diabetes you have to be very careful about what you eat. You need to take extra care in managing your blood glucose levels. You can do this by eating healthy, watching your diet, taking medication prescribed by a physician and getting proper exercise. What foods should you eat? There is a food pyramid for people with diabetes. The Diabetes Food Pyramid divides food into six groups. At the top of the list is fats sweets and alcohol.... | Read more... Diabetes Linked to Gum Disease, Dry Mouth Author : Rick Young Most people know that diabetes means that the body cannot produce enough insulin. But what people may not know is how the disease can impact oral health. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 14 million Americans currently suffer from the disease, while 6.2 million cases remain undiagnosed. And that number, say experts, may climb as high as 31 million by the year 2050. Most diabetics understand the risks and complication... | Read more... Extra Benefits Of Exercise For Diabetes Sufferers Author : steve cowan I guess that there can not be anyone on the face of planet earth who is not aware that taking regular exercise is good for you. Walking, cycling and swimming would all rate pretty highly in a league table of activities that are good for you physically, and the fact that they are enjoyable to boot, is probably good for your mental wellbeing as well. At the same time, you would actually have had to be living on a different planet for the last... | Read more... 'Burnout' a Growing Threat For People With Diabetes Author : Rick Young As people with diabetes know, maintaining lower blood glucose levels significantly lowers the risk of long-term complications from the disease such as vision loss, kidney disease and amputations. However, some people with diabetes still fail to monitor their blood glucose levels frequently enough to make the appropriate adjustments to their insulin intake. One cause for this is what diabetes educators call "diabetes burnout," a problem that r... | Read more... Don't Let Diabetes Get a Foothold on You Author : Richard Lewis Latin Americans and African-Americans are at a greater risk for developing diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control in Prevention. In fact, Latin Americans are nearly twice as likely to get diabetes and five times less likely to visit a doctor for medical problems than Caucasians. The disease can impact many parts of the body including nerve and vascular damage, which can result in a loss of sensation in the feet. Poor circula... | Read more... Diabetics: Ask Your Doctor To Check Your Feet Author : Richard Lewis If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the feet are the mirrors of health, podiatrists say. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, 13 million people suffer from diabetes and another 5.2 million are undiagnosed. Yet, most people forget to ask their physicians to examine their feet - a small thing that can go a long way in catching the early signs of diabetes and other diseases. The following tips provided by the APMA... | Read more... Reduce Risk Of Diabetes 'Step by Step' Author : Richard Lewis Of the 30 million Hispanics living in the United States, about 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes and millions more have a high risk of developing the disease. Type 2 diabetes can lead to health problems such as blindness, amputation, kidney and heart disease. The good news is that diabetes is preventable. Studies show that losing weight if you are overweight, limiting fat and calories and exercising for 30 minutes five days a week c... | Read more... The Road to Successful Diabetes Management Author : Richard Lewis Any long trip involves careful planning, patience and a positive attitude. For the 18.2 million Americans with diabetes, the journey to diabetes management is a lifelong endeavor. The directions on the road map to success are easy to remember. "Proper nutrition, regular exercise and frequent blood glucose monitoring are the cornerstones of successful diabetes management," says Lorena Drago, a certified diabetes educator. "Work with your h... | Read more... Diabetes Health: Take Control Author : Richard Lewis Every hour, more than 150 people are diagnosed with diabetes in the United States. Of the 18 million Americans who have diabetes, an unprecedented number are being diagnosed at a younger age, affecting Americans in the prime of their lives. While many people are able to control diabetes through diet and exercise and even oral medications, often insulin therapy ultimately is required to maintain control of blood sugars and help avoid long-term... | Read more... << Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >>     [ Back ] Top AlphaContent 2.5.4 © 109 - visualclinic.fr

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