Diabetes Cure
by Karen Newton
www.diabeticdietsecrets.com
Posted Mar 10th 2007,
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Diabetes Causes Since there are different types of diabetes, each type has a unique possible cause. The main two causes of diabetes is the body’s failure to produce enough of the insulin hormone, and secondly the body develops a resistance to insulin. · Type 1 diabetes is due to decreased insulin production. · Type 2 is due to insulin resistance in peripheral…
Diabetes Diet There is no such thing as a "diabetic diet." A balanced diet is recommended. All foods cause a varying insulin response in our bodies. Eat plenty of foods such as green vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fibre that influence the release of sugar into the bloodstream. Foods that should be avoided are refined sugar, processed food, junk food,…
Can Diabetes be Cured? Types Of Diabetes There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes includes individuals dependent upon insulin to prevent ketosis (abnormal accumulation of ketones in the body as a result of a deficiency or inadequate utilization of carbohydrates). A keytone is an organic compound having the group -OH- linked…
Diabetes Camps Diabetes Camps Many Diabetic Kids feel isolated & lonely. Especially if they have very little interaction with other diabetics. Diabetes camp is an opportunity for them to meet other children just like themselves. Camp also teaches them valuable information about managing their disease. Many camps teach nutrition, how & when to test their blood…
Diabetes Exercises How does exercise help diabetes? Exercise is a great way to help control weight and it also lowers the blood sugar level. It also lowers a person’s risk of heart disease — a condition that is very common in people who have diabetes. Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and increase your overall health. What kind of exercises…
At this time there is no specific cure for diabetes, but research continues to try to find a way to end this disease, rather than just treating and managing it as is now done. The problem with just treating and controlling diabetes is that it requires constant care, attention, and medications that continue to change over an individual’s life. Many people with diabetes are not treated and may be unaware of the condition. This leads to further complications including kidney disease, circulation problems, cardiovascular disease, vision problems, and elevated heart attack and stroke risk. It is estimated that only a third of all diabetics are treated, the other two thirds are not being treated for the condition.
Research continues to focus on curing, preventing and managing diabetes. While there are significant advancements in managing and preventing diabetes, it is public knowledge and education that allows people to understand the symptoms of diabetes and prediabetes, and start prevention programs. Since many people are unaware of the symptoms, they don’t use the prevention programs. Many school health programs now offer advice on diet, exercise and lifestyle choices that will reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
In addition to working on prevention and management there is ongoing research to find a cure for diabetes. There are several surgical or medical procedures being tested to cure diabetes, but at this time they are still largely experimental.
I, slet cell transplants
Recent advances have been made in the transplantation of islet cells into the body. Islet cells are made up of two types of cells:
* alpha cells, which make glucagon, a hormone that raises the level of glucose in the blood * beta cells, which make insulin
It is hoped that the production of insulin in the body with this transplant would eliminate the need for daily injections that type 1 diabetes have to do.
The side effects of this transplant include rejection of the cells by the body and reactions to the immunosuppressive drugs. These side effects are very serious and include mouth sores, intestinal disorders, kidney function impairment and increased risk of cancer and other tumors.
Pancreas transplant
This is the full surgical transplant of the complete pancreas. Usually this procedure is only done if the kidneys are being transplanted as well. Again, there are many complications with the procedure, and the side effects of the immunosuppressive drugs may be more dangerous and risky than the continued injection of insulin. There is a fairly high rate of rejection for this procedure, but progress continues to be made.
There is also a process to implant an artificial pancreas, but this is still in the development phase. Many researchers believe that this will prevent rejection problems once the artificial pancreas is perfected.
Genetic manipulation
This cure for diabetes would allow insulin producing cells to be made out of regular cells by inserting the insulin producing gene. This would avoid the need for invasive surgery and would prevent most of the risks associated with surgical procedures.
While at this time there is not a definite cure for diabetes, the research is ongoing. New advances in genetic and medical practices and research will hopefully result in a cure for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the future.
Diabetes Testing Regular blood glucose testing by people with diabetes is important to help control it, and also prevent long-term complications. Good control of blood glucose levels can prevent or reduce serious complications. Frequent testing can show how changes in diet, exercise, medications or weight are having an effect on a patient's diabetes. Close…
Diabetes Prevention Did you know that type 2 diabetes can be prevented in many people? While genes you inherit will influence whether or not you are going to be prone to diabetes, your diet and nutrition are considered direct causes. Therefore, behavioral and lifestyle factors are the main cause. In fact, type 2 diabetes can be attributed to four such factors: excess…
Diabetes Facts Diabetes is a medical condition in which patients will suffer from high levels of blood sugar. Because of this, they will not secrete the correct amount of the hormone insulin. There are three forms of diabetes, and these are gestational diabetes, type 1, and type 2. About 10% of all cases are Type 1, while 90% of cases are type 2. In type 1…
Diabetes and Caffeine The jury is still out on whether or not caffeine leads to diabetic problems. Although researchers in Japan are saying those who drink coffee or green tea can reduce their risk of diabetes, caffeine remains a concern as a higher risk for diabetes. The Japanese study focused on people who drink black, green, or oolong tea and who were between the…
Diabetes in the UK According to the charity, Diabetes UK, over 2 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, yet it is believed there may be another million who are unaware that they have the disease. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin to control blood sugar, allowing higher than normal…
Diabetes Insipidus What is Diabetes Insipidus? Unlike other types of diabetes such as Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Insipidus is a disease that is linked to the pituitary gland in the brain. When the word diabetes is mentioned most people will assume that we are speaking of Diabetes Mellitus (Sugar Diabetes). Diabetes Insipidus though is not caused by a lack of insulin…
Diabetes and Nutrition Diabetes is a medical condition which occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin for our bodies. Insulin, a hormone, is vital to the our health, as it regulates the functioning of the human body and good health in general. Left untreated Diabetes causes: Kidney failure, Blindness, Lack of Circulation, which results in the amputation…
Diabetes The Basics You have just found out you have diabetes. No reason to be alarmed. You need to make some lifestyle changes to reduce the possibility of developing a serious situation from your new found ailment. A serious situation could be a heart attack, kidney problems, high blood pressure, vision loss, or an amputation of a limb, usually a foot. Taking the…
Diabetes and Your Eyesight What does diabetes mean to a common man? Sugar? But it’s not that simple. Diabetes is a multi-organ disease that affects almost all parts of the body simultaneously and eyes are most commonly affected. The side affects of diabetes can be prevented or delayed by being in touch with doctors. Early diagnosis and treatment goes a long way in…
Diabetes Information Diabetes is the leading cause of death in the United States. Some recent facts concerning diabetes, presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention include: • In the United States, as of 2002, 18.0 million people of the ages 20 years or older have diabetes. • About 65% of deaths among people with diabetes are due to heart disease and…
Diabetes and Society One of the things most people do not know is that there are several different types of diabetes, and that diabetes is a disease that will stay with you for the rest of your life, there is no cure from diabetes and that means that once a person is informed that he has diabetes this condition will follow him for the rest of his or her life. Coming…
Diabetes and Fitness There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas not…
Diabetes: Cause And Prevention An individual may get diabetes when the pancreas can no longer secrete the needed hormones that produce insulin. The insulin maintains the glucose in the blood to be normal. Low insulin means that the level of glucose, which is sugar in the blood, may get high and may lead to diabetes. The autoimmune reaction is a type 1 diabetes where the cells…
Diabetes and Glyconutrients Today, most people with diabetes are only treating the symptoms. And many medications given to people with diabetes are actually compounding the underlying cause of the disease. The best way to manage your diabetic condition is to address the actual cause. Doesn't that make more sense? So let's look at what type 2 diabetes really is. The Simple…
Diabetes Symptoms Diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious diseases that is typified by having too much blood sugar in the body. These high sugar levels occur because the body produces insufficient amounts of the hormone, insulin or insufficient cells to be targeted by insulin. Diabetes is categorized in different types, namely type 1 diabetes, type 2, type 3…
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