Sunday, November 9, 2008

Diabetes News

Diabetes News

Diabetic Recipes

Diabetic Recipes

Some special recipes for diabetes patients :

Minstrony Soup | Green Gram Dal Kichadi | Ragi Chappathi | Gram Chaat | Carrot chutney |Bitter Gourd Dishes I & II | Banana-Coconut Bread

1.Minstrony Soup

Ingredients:

Method:

Cabbage

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115gm

Tomato

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115gm

Big Onion

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140gm

Carrot

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115gm

Celery

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10gm

Macaroni

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55gm

Garlic

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1pod

Salt & Pepper

-

to taste

Water

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1litre

Oil

-

1tsp

Slice all vegetables into small pieces. Chop big onions and garlic finely. Cut the macaroni into 1/2inch pieces. Heat oil and sauté onion and garlic. When it is done, sauté again by adding vegetables. Pour the water and when it boils, add macaroni. Cook the vegetables and macaroni in a low flame. Serve hot.

Note : Vegetables can be used according to your choice.

2.Green Gram Dal Kichadi

Ingredients:

Method:

Green gram dal (lentil)

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300gm

Rice

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150gm

Cumin seeds

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1/2tsp

Garam masala

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3/4tsp

Chilly powder

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1/2tsp

Powdered cinnamon

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a small piece

Powdered cardamom

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3nos

Ginger

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20gm

Big onion

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60gm

Oil

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4dsp

Salt

-

to taste

Clean green gram dal and rice and soak them separately. Heat 2dsp oil and saute the ingredients from 3 to 7. Add the rice and dal into it and fry them lightly. Cook well by adding double the quantity of water and salt to taste till done.

Saute onion and ginger in 2dsp oil till reddish brown and add this to the kichadi. Stir well.

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3.Ragi Chappathi

Ingredients:

Method:

Ragi flour

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150gm

Salt

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to taste

Mix ragi flour with warm water and salt and make a dough. Take small balls from the dough and roll it into flat rounds. Cook the chappathi in a pan turning both sides

4.Gram Chaat

Ingredients:

Method:

Roasted bengal gram or chick peas

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1/2 cup

Sprouted green gram

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1 cup

Tomato chopped

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1

Onion chopped

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1

Coriander leaves finely chopped

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1 tsp.

Green chilli finely chopped

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1

Ginger grated

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1/2 tsp.

Salt

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to taste

Lemon juice

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to taste

Boil sprouts in water till soft but not soggy. Drain and chill well. Add all ingredients, and stir well. Add a few pinches chaat masala if desired.

Serve cold with tea or coffee.

5.Carrot chutney

Ingredients:

Method:

Grated carrots

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200 g

Grated coconut

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2 tbsp

Coriander leaves

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1 bunch (chopped)

Green chillies

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4

Salt

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to taste

Pepper powder

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to taste

Lemon juice -

1 tsp

Grind all the ingredients to a smooth paste and serve.

6.Bitter Gourd dishes

Ingredients:

Method:

Bitter gourd (cut into pieces)

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1 cup

Cooking oil

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1 tbsp

Mustard seeds

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1 tsp

Methi (fenugreek seeds)

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¼ tsp

Red chilli

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2 (halved)

Curry leaves

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few sprigs

Turmeric powder

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½ tsp

Salt

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to taste

Onion (thinly sliced)

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1 cup

Coriander powder

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2 tsp

Chilli powder

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1 tsp

Tamarind juice

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½ cup

Tomato -

1

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, methi, red chillies and curry leaves. When the mustard splutters, add the coriander, chilli, turmeric powders. Add the onion. Saute till the onions turn brown.

Add the bitter gourd pieces. Sauté for a few more minutes. Add the tamarind juice, salt and the tomato pieces. Close the pan and cook until the vegetables are tender and the gravy thickens.

7.Bitter Gourd dishes II

Ingredients:

Method:

Bitter melon

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1/2 kg

Salt

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2 tsp

Turmeric powder

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1/2 tsp.

Mustard

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1/2 tsp

Red chilli powder

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1 tsp.

Asafoetida -

3/4 tsp

Cut bitter-melon into fine pieces. Add salt, turmeric powder and leave it for 15 min.Heat 6 tsp of oil in a frying pan, add mustard seeds and when it pops, add 3/4 tsp asafoetida. Squeeze out the water from the bitter-melon and add it to the oil. Add red chilli powder and fry well until fully cooked.

8.Banana-Coconut Bread

Ingredients:

Method:

Whole wheat flour, divided

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1-1/2 cup

Salt

-

1/2 tsp

Unsweetened, shredded coconut

- 1/2 cup

Mashed banana

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1 cup

Baking powder

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2 tsp

Vegetable oil

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3 tbsp

Baking soda

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1/2 tsp

Honey

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1 tbsp

Mix together 1-1/4 cups of flour, coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Combine banana, oil and honey. Stir into flour mixture quickly (gently) until combined. Add part of the remaining 1/4 cup flour if needed. Batter will be lumpy.

Spread batter evenly in a lightly greased (and/or waxed paper lined) 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350F about 45 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 min in pan. Turn out of pan, cool completely on rack. Wrap in waxed paper and store overnight before slicing.

Care and Diet

Care and Diet

Home remedies

Healthy routine helps to minimize the risk of developing complications of diabetes. One can keep blood glucose levels normal by a healthy diet

and maintaining physical fitness. Eating right, controlling your weight and exercising regularly will help you to control sugar level.

Excess consumption of alcohol is harmful as it may lower blood glucose levels and cause weight gain. Smoking is very harmful to diabetes patients, because it increases the risk of long-term complications. Foot care is important because diabetes can increase the risk of skin infections and ulcers on the feet. You must clean your feet daily and if a sore develop on your feet, consult the doctor promptly. Diabetes patients have an increased risk of high blood pressure, so regular monitoring is important.

Low-fat, vegetarian diets

are ideal for diabetics. In most cases, diabetics can manage their disease much better with a food plan that gets most of its calories from complex carbohydrates while minimizing fats.

Diet for Diabetes :

With a near-vegetarian diet and exercise program, one can maintain their sugar levels with out taking any medications. Ideal diet program

for a diabetic is a low fat vegetarian diet, reducing meats, high-fat dairy products, and oils. At the same time increasing grains, legumes, and vegetables.

  • Have your meals at regular timings and limit your overall intake.

  • Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Soluble fibers mainly found in fruits, vegetables and some seeds are good for diabetics. They reduce or slow down the absorption of glucose from the intestines.
    Diabetes patients should include leafy vegetables, vegetable soups and juices in their diet. Vegetables like tomato, cucumber, bitter gourd, carrot, cooked kidney beans, pumpkin, snake gourd, beans, cabbage, lady finger, brinjal, onion, spinach, inner part of banana stem, drum sticks etc. are good for diabetes. Fruits and fruit juices of apple, guava, lemon etc. are good. Avoid fruits like banana, mango, grapes, papaya, jack fruit etc. and vegetables like potato, tapioca, sweet potato etc. containing lot of carbohydrates.

  • Eat more starches such as bread, cereal, and starchy vegetables. Aim for six servings a day or more.

  • Eat sugars, sweets and fat and fat-fried items in moderation.
    It is better to avoid cakes, jaggery, honey, ghee, butter, cool drinks, biscuits, dried fruits like badam and excess use of oil while cooking.

Home Remedies

Some home remedies help to regulate the blood sugar level. You can try out some of these remedies which compliment along with the diet for diabetics and regular exercises to lower blood sugar levels and protect from diabetes related damages.

Have

  • 1 litre of cinnamon water daily. Cinnamon contains a chemical to help utilize blood sugar naturally in your body. Add 3 table spoon of cinnamon to 1 litre of boiling water. Simmer for 20 minutes in a low flame, then strain the mixture.

  • Fresh or dried bitter gourd (bitter melon) or 2 ounces of its juice every day. Bitter melon increases the insulin secreting cells in the pancreas and daily intake of juice reduces the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.

  • Wild (Black) cumin boiled in water regularly.

  • Equal quantities of turmeric powder and dried gooseberry powder with honey or drink equal quantities of gooseberry juice and fresh turmeric juice in an empty stomach regularly.

  • Regularly, the juice of crushed 'touch me not' with its roots.

  • First thing in the morning, have the juice of crushed fish-berry (amruth) soaked in water for a day.

  • Make coffee with powdered fried fenugreek and wheat, taken in equal quantities.

  • Garlic every day early in the morning in an empty stomach.

  • Tender curry leaves (fresh) twice a day.

  • Crush guava leaves, a handful and 3 grams of cumin together. Boil with one glass of water and make it half.

  • Drink 8 glass of water in the morning and walk for one hour.

  • The leaves of gymnema sylvestre (Gurmur- a climbing vine), a traditional Ayurvedic medicine for diabetics, significantly reduces the metabolic effects of sugar by preventing the intestines from absorbing the sugar molecules during the process of digestion. Add 3 quarters of gymnema powder to one glass of boiling water, strain and drink it warm twice a day, 1 hour before breakfast and 1 hour before dinner for best results. The leaves can also be ground and had. It has the property of blocking sugary taste and thus curbs the craving for sweet things.

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Glucose Control - Exercise

Glucose Control - Exercise
How to start exercising | How often should you exercise? | What about food and insulin? | When is exercise a problem? | Insulin reaction and exercise

Sometimes, it may seem easier to pop a pill or even take a shot than to put on your walking shoes and hit the trail. But the truth is that exercise, in combination with a healthy diet, is one of the best things you can do to take care of yourself if you have diabetes.

Why exercise?

  • Exercise burns calories, which will help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

  • Regular exercise can help your body respond to insulin and is known to be effective in managing blood glucose. Exercise can lower blood glucose and possibly reduce the amount of medication you need to treat diabetes, or even eliminate the need for medication.

  • Exercise can improve your circulation, especially in your arms and legs, where people with diabetes can have problems.

  • Exercise can help reduce your cholesterol and high blood pressure. High cholesterol and high blood pressure can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

  • Exercise helps reduce stress, which can raise your glucose level.

  • It can lower your risk for heart disease, reduce your cholesterol levels and your blood pressure.

  • In some people, exercise combined with a meal plan, can control Type 2 Diabetes without the need for medications.

How to start exercising

If you're out of shape or have recently been diagnosed as having diabetes, see your doctor before you begin an exercise program. Your doctor can tell you about the kinds of exercise that are good for you depending on how well your diabetes is controlled and any complications or other conditions you may have. Here are some tips for starting:

  • If you're planning to walk or jog, be sure your shoes fit well and are designed for the activity you have in mind. Be alert for blisters. Wear new shoes for a bit each day until they're comfortable and not as likely to cause blisters. Remember, always wear socks.

  • Start slowly with a low-impact exercise such as walking, swimming, or biking.

  • Build up the time you spend exercising gradually. If you have to, start with five minutes and add a bit of time each day.

  • Always wear an ID tag indicating that you have diabetes to insure proper treatment in case there's a problem when you're exercising or you have an injury.

  • Avoid lifting very heavy weights as a precaution against sudden high blood pressure.

  • If you have foot problems, consider swimming or biking, which is easier on the feet than jogging.

  • Stretch for five minutes before and after your workout regardless of how intense you plan to exercise.

How often should you exercise?

Try to exercise at the same time every day for the same duration. This will help control your blood sugar. Exercise at least three times a week for about 30 to 45 minutes.

What about food and insulin?

If you plan to exercise more than an hour after eating, it's a good idea to have a snack. Generally, it's good to have a high-carbohydrate snack such as six ounces of fruit juice or half of a plain bbagel.
If you're doing heavy exercise such as aerobics, running or handball, you may need to eat a bit more such as a half of a meat sandwich and a cup of milk.

If you haven't eaten for over an hour or if your blood sugar is less than 100 to 120, eat or drink something like an apple or a glass of milk before you exercise. Carry a snack with you in case of low blood sugar.

If you use insulin, exercise after eating, not before. Test your blood sugar before, during and after exercising. Don't exercise when your blood sugar is more than 240.

If you're not an insulin user, test your blood sugar before and after exercising if you take pills for diabetes.

When is exercise a problem?

If your blood sugar level is over 300 mg/dl, if you are sick, short of breath, have ketones in your urine or are experiencing any tingling, pain or numbness in your legs, don't exercise. Also if your medication is peaking, it's better not to exercise.

Insulin reaction and exercise

Treat it when you feel it. Don't wait. Be sure you have some raisins or candy on hand to raise your blood glucose level.

Related information Hypoglycemia | Emergency products

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Diabetes Exercise Tips


Diabetes Exercise Tips

An article from the January 20, 2003 edition of Newsweek Magazine said that the risk of getting diabetes is 30% lower with three hours per week of brisk walking. Of course these diabetes and exercise ideas can also reduce your need for medication if you already have diabetes and can help to keep your blood sugar under control. Exercise also helps to prevent heart disease.

Here are some tips to get you started or to improve an existing diabetes exercise program. ** See the note at the bottom of the page for cautions.

Eight Tips for a Diabetes Exercise and Walking Program to Help Prevent or Control the Disease

  1. Find a friend or relative to be your diabetes exercise buddy. I’ve been hiking 3-5 miles a day for over 20 years because I meet a friend every weekday morning. I know she expects me to be there, so I always show up. I’d feel really guilty if I didn’t make it to her house. Having an “exercise buddy” really works!

  2. Start your diabetes exercise program slowly and add a little more walking time each week. Often what stops people from really developing an exercise habit, is that they do too much and get tired and sore. That leads them to stop exercising. We don’t want that to happen to you!

  3. Walk at least half an hour per day - did you know that walking significantly lowers blood pressure as well as blood sugar? You can test this for yourself at home. Before you walk, check your blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Check them again after your walk and see how many points lower they are. Keep a diary to remind you how much a diabetes and exercise practice helps to keep you healthy. * See the note below before starting a new exercise program.

  4. Try doing your main exercise in the morning. That way your body is energized and your metabolism revved up and ready to go for the day ahead!

  5. Once you've been doing your diabetes exercise program for awhile, if you walk on a flat surface, you can get an extra upper body work out, by using walking or ski poles! Plus, they help keep you balanced and safe so you’re less likely to fall. They also can help you with your balance in wet or snowy weather. Don’t try this tip unless you already have been walking regularly, it’s strenuous! See * below.

  6. Hike...find a park, open space or even your city streets with some hills and walk up and down the hills. The best diabetes exercise you can do is hill walking. It's an excellent cardiovascular work out. Remember to start gradually and work up to longer walks, then steeper hills over time. See * below

  7. Another great diabetes exercise tip is to use light weights while walking - you’d be amazed at how strong your arms and upper back will get when you carry ½ or 1 pound weights on your walks. *See note below about consulting your doctor before doing this, especially if you have pain in your arms or hands.

  8. Just think, the best diabetes exercise is the easiest, just walk out your door and enjoy discovering all sorts of interesting things right in your neighborhood. Be sure you have comfortable shoes that fit well and give your feet proper support.

*Never start a new exercise program without consulting either your physician or another expert who can evaluate your condition and any limitations. Take it easy at first and build up to longer and longer exercise periods over time.

Take control of your life!

Take control of your life!

People who follow our detailed program can expect to:*
Develop new lifestyle habits that will add many years to their lives.
Maintain their A1C blood sugar level within recommended guidelines.
Lose a significant amount of weight.
Lower the amount of medications that they must take to control their diabetes.
Increase their HDL cholesterol level.
Decrease their overall and LDL cholesterol levels.
Feel a lot happier because they have taken control of their health and their life.
Develop a long-term program to keep their weight and their diabetes under control.
Note: We have suspended our formal program. You may access our diabetes information for free strictly at your own risk by clicking here. We hope you find the information useful, and wish you the best controlling your diabetes.

Diabetes and Insulin

Diabetes and Insulin

The failure to make insulin or insufficiency of insulin is termed as Diabetes mellitus. Insulin is a natural hormone which controls the level of the sugar glucose in the blood. Insulin allows cells to use glucose for energy. Cells cannot utilize glucose without insulin. Excess glucose builds up in the bloodstream, increasing the risk of diabetes. Glucose is the body's primary source of fuel. Insulin enables the body cells to take glucose from the bloodstream. The cells might use glucose for production of energy if required, or it is sent to the liver to preserve it, in the form of glycogen.

Functions of Insulin

In addition to its role of regulating glucose metabolism, insulin also

  • Stimulates lipogenesis
  • Diminishes lipolysis
  • Increases amino acid transport into cells
  • Modulates transcription
  • Altering the cell content of numerous mRNAs
  • Stimulates growth
  • DNA synthesis
  • Cell replication

Structure of Insulin
Insulin Synthesis
Types of Insulin
Insulin Regimens
Diabetes Insulin Classification
Diabetes and Insulin Analogs
Insulin Injection Devices
Diabetes Treatment and Insulin Problems
Insulin Syringes
Insulin Pump

Diabetes Medications

Diabetes Medications



When diet, exercise and ideal body weight aren’t enough to maintain normal blood sugar level, you may need to start medication. Medications used to treat diabetes include insulin too. Usually, people with Type 1 diabetes don't use oral medications. Diabetes Medications work best in people with Type 2 diabetes who are having high blood sugar for less than ten years with normal weight or obesity. Some people who begin treatment with oral medications eventually need to take insulin. Unfortunately, insulin cannot be taken in pills form because enzymes in your stomach alter it, which makes it ineffective. Hence, insulin is taken with insulin syringe or insulin pump.

Insulin and oral diabetes medications deliberately work to lower your blood sugar. In certain cases medications taken for other conditions may affect glucose levels. Blood sugar levels may rise due to corticosteroids. Thiazides medications are used to control high blood pressure and niacin is used to lower high cholesterol. Your doctor has to change your diabetes treatment, if you need to take certain high blood pressure medications.

Number of drug options exists in market for treating type 2 diabetes, including:



Sulfonylureas
Biguanides
Alpha glucosidase Inhibitors
Thiazolidinediones
Meglitinides

Exercise During Diabetes

Exercise During Diabetes

Exercise promotes muscular activity and burns sugar. Therefore, you may need a reduction in the dose of table or insulin. Exercise during diabetes also promotes good circulation and maintains weight.

Regular exercise, the ½ hr – 1 hr of brisk walking improves the effect of insulin.

All diabetes patients need to exercise, but the type and the amount will vary for each individual. Most individuals would benefit from long walks (1.2-1.8 mi./day), gardening, walking to office or shopping complex, cycling short distances, or playing golf.

If you are taking insulin you will find that increasing your level of regular exercise may cause a significant fall in your blood glucose, sometimes producing hypoglycemia. You may therefore need to balance your food and insulin dose. If your type of exercise lasts longer e.g. badminton/tennis playing, you need to take sugar or fruit juice at regular intervals. Discuss this with your dietician or diabetes nurse educator.

If you are on tablets, you can perform extra exercise without worry of experiencing hypoglycemia.

If you are overweight and your diabetes is controlled alone, low blood glucose would not occur with an increase in amount of exercise.

The diagnosis of ‘Diabetes’ need not scare you to give up the sports you like. Many people with diabetes have excelled in highly competitive sports.

Symptoms of Diabetes

Symptoms of Diabetes


In both types of diabetes, signs and symptoms are more likely to be similar as the blood sugar is high, either due to less or no production of insulin, or insulin resistance. In any case, if there is inadequate glucose in the cells, it is identifiable through certain signs and symptoms. These symptoms are quickly relieved once the Diabetes is treated and also reduce the chances of developing serious health problems.

Diabetes Type 1:

In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells don’t get the required glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In later stage, which leads to ketoacidosis, the body starts breaking down the muscle tissue and fat for producing energy hence, causing fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advanced stages, coma and death is witnessed.

Diabetes Type 2:

  • Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of the cell to metabolize glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolized to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
  • Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and, in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
  • Polyuria: Increase in urine production is due to excess glucose present in body. Body gets rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through urine. This leads to dehydration because along with the sugar, a large amount of water is excreted out of the body.
  • Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
  • Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to weight loss. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
  • Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of the eye, which affects its ability to focus, resulting blurry vision.
  • Irritability : It is a sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient glucose supply to the brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.
  • Infections : The body gives few signals whenever there is fluctuation in blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent skin infections like fungal or bacterial or UTI (urinary tract infection).
  • Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.

Diabetic Ulcer Care and Healing

ll-natural silver oxide cream prevents infection and provides fast healing of diabetic ulcers & sores

The patented Electron-Active™ Silver Oxide in Terrasil™ Cream kills bacteria to prevent infection and increases blood flow to the wound site to promote rapid healing of ulcers, including diabetic foot and leg ulcers.

Page Contents

  1. An Overview of Diabetic Ulcers
  2. Importance of Rapid Ulcer Care and Healing
  3. Terrasil Science: Up to 40X More Powerful
  4. Formulated to Heal Ulcers Fast
  5. The Most Effective Ingredients
  6. Clinically Tested and Doctor Recommended
  7. Sample Success Stories
  8. Tested for Safety
  9. How to Use Terrasil Cream
  10. NO Dangerous Chemicals
  11. People Worldwide Trust Terrasil

An Overview of Diabetic Ulcers

An ulcer on the skin is where an area of skin has broken down and you can see the underlying tissue. Most skin ulcers occur on the lower legs or feet. Often, these are diabetic ulcers. The skin normally heals quickly if it is cut. However, in some people with diabetes the skin on the feet does not heal so well and is prone to develop an ulcer. This can be even after a mild injury such as stepping on a small stone in your bare feet. Ulcers progress in four stages, as classified by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) in the United States. Ulcers are marked by a breakdown of the tissue in ulcerated area, high risk of infection, and a LONG healing time.

Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcer Pictures
Stage 1 Leg Ulcer Stage 2 Leg Ulcer
Stage 2-3 Foot Ulcer Stage 3-4 Foot Ulcer

Importance of Rapid Ulcer Care and Healing

With each stage that that a diabetic leg ulcer or foot ulcer progresses to, skin becomes more and more prone to infection. Necrosis (the erratic death of tissue) creates a breeding ground for bacteria. Infection is one of the greatest delays in the healing of a diabetic leg or foot ulcer. Preventing infection is a key step to the treatment of all wounds, sores and ulcers. Guidance by a medical professional can be essential.

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Terrasil Cream Kills Bacteria Up to 40 Times Faster

Terrasil is unsurpassed in its healing power. Several patents have been awarded for Terrasil's Electron-Active™ Silver Oxide. Silver and oxygen are two of earth's strongest natural germ killers.

For thousands of years, Silver has been used to control the growth of germs. Extensive research in recent years has documented that even the most aggressive strains of bacteria are unable to resist silver's natural ability to interrupt a bacteria’s ability to form chemical bonds, which are essential to its survival. These bonds are integral to the cell’s physical structure, so bacteria in the presence of silver essentially falls apart. Cells in humans and other animals have thick walls and are not disturbed by silver.

The Electron-Active™ Silver Oxide compound brings Silver and Oxygen together in a single molecule, which has been estimated to be up to 40 times more potent than simple silver or oxygen alone. So Terrasil can kill the underlying causes of infection faster (and safer) than anything else on the market.

Listen to a customer's experience using Terrasil to heal his wife's leg ulcer.

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Available in 14-gram or 44-gram jars, starting at just $24

New Terrasil MAX formula has 3x the silver oxide -
for
more serious bedsores

Terrasil is Formulated to Heal Ulcers FAST

The patented Electron-Active™ Silver Oxide and other ingredients in Terrasil promote rapid healing. When applied at any stage of an open ulcer, Terrasil immediately begins the healing process.

1. HEALS THE ULCERS BY FEEDING THE SKIN

  • Electron-Active Silver Oxide promotes the growth of new healthy skin cells in three ways: a) An elevation in oxygen fosters the growth of tiny blood vessels that funnel in important nutrients and keeps existing blood vessels open. b) Oxygen also helps produce collagen, the main wound-repairing connective tissue in skin. c) Electron-Active Silver Oxide releases subtle electrical energy at the wound site, which studies have shown stimulates the growth of new cellular tissue.

2. PREVENTS SCARRING

  • Because Terrasil stimulates rapid growth of new skin tissue, scarring can be dramatically reduced or eliminated.

3. REDUCES INFLAMMATION, ITCHING AND DISCOMFORT

  • In addition to the Silver Oxide, other natural ingredients in Terrasil (Jojoba, Organic Beeswax and Essential Oil plant extracts) provide soothing relief on contact so the wound inflammation, pain and discomfort can be quickly reduced. Each of these natural ingredients have long histories of providing outstanding benefits in skin care.

4. PREVENTS INFECTION

  • The Electron-Active Silver Oxide kills bacteria on contact so your foot or leg ulcer can begin to heal faster. Extensive research has shown that Silver and Oxygen are two of earth's strongest natural germ killers. The Patented Silver Oxide combines these two powerful elements in a single molecule.

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The Most Effective Ingredients

Why put harsh chemicals and synthetic drugs on your sensitive skin? Terrasil combines only the finest all-natural ingredients to soothe and protect your skin.

  • Silver has been known for thousands of years as one of earth's strongest natural germ-killers. The silver in Terrasil is substantially more powerful than common silver so it stops infection fast. This is an essential first step in healing ulcers.

  • Oxygen stimulates the flow of blood to the wound site, bringing life-giving nutrients that promote the rapid growth of new skin cells, closing up open leg and foot ulcers and preventing scarring. Several important studies have documented the important role of oxygen in wound healing.

  • Jojoba oil (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is an outstanding moisturizer that reduces itching fast.

  • Organic Beeswax in Terrasil reduces inflammation and provides soothing relief for open wounds.

  • Essential oil plant extracts remove toxins and speed healing.

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Available in 14-gram or 44-gram jars, starting at just $24

New Terrasil MAX formula has 3x the silver oxide -
for
more serious wounds

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Clinically Tested and Doctor Recommended

Clinically tested and doctor recommended, non-prescription Terrasil goes to work immediately to healing diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Two studies each demonstrated that Terrasil begins to produce visible improvement within 1-2 days.

Below is an artist's illustration of the Silver Oxide molecules (blue specks) going after the bacteria that can cause infection. Upon contact, the Patented Electron-Active Silver Oxide molecules begin neutralizing these germs so your skin can begin returning to normal.

Tested for Safety

The Electron-Active Silver Oxide has undergone extensive testing to determine its safety for human use, as well as its effectiveness killing germs. Testing was performed by 14 independent laboratories, which concluded its safety. In addition, the US EPA also found the silver oxide to be entirely safe for continuous exposure to skin.

How to Use Terrasil Cream for Healing Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers

  • Clean the ulcer well. Repeat at least once daily, removing dead tissue if possible.
  • Apply a moderate amount directly into the affected area. If the ulcer is in an early stage and not deep, rub Terrasil in until it disappears. It is generally quite safe to use Terrasil in open wounds. Continue three or more times daily until the ulcer is completely healed.
  • Use as much of the cream as needed. For deep or large ulcers several jars of Terrasil may be needed.
  • After applying the cream, cover with a sterile gauze or bandage.
  • Goes on smooth and begins to work right away.
  • Safe and non-irritating.
  • Can be used on all skin types, for all ages and at any stage of ulcer.
  • Read general precautions.

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NO Dangerous Chemicals

  • Terrasil has NO reported side effects, so it can be used safely with confidence.
  • NO CHEMICALS. NO PARABENS. NO STEROIDS. NOTHING ARTIFICIAL.
  • Germs can NOT develop resistance to Terrasil, so it will work every time you need it.
  • Will not dry out your skin.

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What is High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure (also called: HBP, HTN, Hypertension) is an elevated pressure in our arteries. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called systolic pressure. When your heart is at rest, between beats, your blood pressure falls. This is the diastolic pressure.

Your blood pressure reading uses these two numbers, the systolic and diastolic pressures. Usually they are written one above or before the other. A reading of
  • 120/80 or lower is normal blood pressure
  • 140/90 or higher is high blood pressure
  • 120 and 139 for the top number or between 80 and 89 for the bottom number is pre-hypertension
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but it can cause serious problems such as stroke, heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure. You can control high blood pressure through healthy lifestyle habits and taking medicines, if needed.*
Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine

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