What are the symptoms of pre-diabetes that do not have diabetes?

March 2nd, 2010
Rob asked:


Where your blood sugur is high but not high enough for diabetes.And do not have the classic symptoms like eating lots ,drinking lots ,going to the bathroom alot ,tired ,weak and sore woods .
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Natural Treatment For Diabetes – How to Treat Diabetes Naturally

March 1st, 2010


If you suffer from diabetes then you may be looking for the best natural treatments to take away your symptoms. Many traditional medications can have terrible side effects and so why suffer with them when you can gain relief from natural products?

Here you will find out the best natural products available today. Hopefully this will give you a better knowledge of the alternative treatments available and you will be able to make a decision to best suit you.

The Best Natural Treatments for Diabetes

If you are looking for the best natural treatments for diabetes then the first one you should know about is Food Therapy.

Food Therapy is best undertaken after consulting your doctor. It basically involves avoiding certain foods and eating plenty of others. Obviously being diabetic you should avoid foods such as refined sugar and biscuits. You should also avoid all processed foods and fried foods too. Then there are foods that are better limited such as red meat and caffeine and alcohol. You should especially avoid alcohol if you have an empty tummy because it can cause low blood glucose. Then finally there are the foods that you can eat and they include fruit and vegetables, wholegrain products and also drink plenty of water. Try to get a lot of fiber in your diet too as that will lower your body’s need for insulin.

Taking part in regular exercise can also really help to reduce the effects of diabetes. It is a well known fact that being overweight is a big contributor to Diabetes Type 2.So by losing weight and staying healthy you will be successfully helping the body to deal with conditions such as Diabetes a lot better.

One natural treatment you might not have considered but which can be very effective is bitter melon. Bitter melon is great for treating diabetes because it contains a compound which is extremely like insulin. It will help to control the levels of sugar in the blood too which is obviously extremely beneficial.

Other herbal treatments you may find helpful include Cat’s Claw which is regularly used to treat diabetes. It can be found in your local health food store. Another includes Pycnogenol, an antioxidant which does not affect insulin levels but which reduces the blood glucose levels. In France it is one of the top prescriptions used for diabetic retinopathy.

Overall, there are a number of natural treatments for diabetes available. The best of them however include a good diet and plenty of exercise. So if you haven’t yet looked into the best natural treatments then you may want to take some of the ones mentioned into account.

By: Dr. Eswararamanan VR

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Diabetes?

February 28th, 2010
JP asked:


If you have diabetes would it show up as abnormal on your blood work?
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Our Diabetes Angels

February 28th, 2010
shume24 asked:


For our children with Type 1 Diabetes

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Diabetes, What You Need to Know – Clinical Nutrition

February 28th, 2010
psychetruth asked:


Diabetes and Sugar Clinical Nutrition w/ Dr. Bellonzi Information about diabetes; prevention, management, treatment, cures, diet and care. Diabetes can be managed naturally without medications or drugs.

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Diabetes 2 Video

February 27th, 2010
asktheholisticdoctor asked:


Diabetes 2 can be controlled with diet. Dr. David Dahlman discusses a proper diabetes diet and contrasts it with the inaccurate dietary information recommended by the American Diabetes Association.

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What are the chances my newborn son will have diabetes if my husband is type 2?

February 26th, 2010
SSTLM asked:


My husband is 31 years old. He got type 2 diabetes 4 years ago. We now have a newborn and I’m nervous he will get diabetes in his life as well. Anyone know the risks? Thank you!

PS – I am not diabetic and did not have gestational diabetes either. My son was born full term and of healthy weight and size.

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How many Grams of Carbs should someone with type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes intake a day?

February 24th, 2010
Shan asked:


I am waiting for my second round of blood work to come back with the results as to whether or not i have gestational diabetes. My OB said she is pretty sure it will come back positive so while im waiting for the final results i want to make sure im not ingesting to many carbs. What is the suggested intake of carbs for someone with gestational diabetes and/or Type 2 diabetes?
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Coping With Diabetes

February 24th, 2010


Diabetes is a medical term to describe a condition where the human body cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood, causing the blood-sugar levels to be high. Diabetic patients are categorized by two types of diabetes: insulin-dependent and non-insulin dependent. Both types of diabetes may lead to serious complications including blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, hypertension, and circulatory disorder leading to lower-extremity amputations.

Lifestyle changes are inevitable for diabetic patients, from simple self-care to medical treatment, or to an extreme point hospitalization. Financially, diabetes may take a toll on a patient’s life but the most important thing is to keep emotion in check. Diabetes may not temporary; patients might need to live with it throughout their life.

One of the many ways to cope with diabetes is to ask for help. Diabetics should know they are not alone; there are a lot of support groups for diabetic patients nowadays to help them cope with the disease. Knowing other people who have been, or are going through the same path is a good ground to share experiences and understanding of their plight, which is needed by most patients. Other than support groups, diabetic patients may also talk to their health care provider, dietician, diabetes educator, and pharmacist for any diabetes-related questions or concerns.

Another way to better cope with diabetes is to do it with the support of family and friends. Otherwise, one may feel alone and isolated when dealing with diabetes. People tend to be stronger when they have a strong support system; let family and friends be involved in diabetes management.

For diabetics, strategies and skills to cope with daily challenges can be built and learnt. Learning proper ways to handle daily stress and to control the frequent emotional ups and downs is a must, but most of all, people diagnosed with diabetes need to take control of their life by learning all there is to know to understand how diabetes will affect their body and what needed to be done to control the blood glucose levels. Having diabetes should not prevent you from having a normal life; follow doctor’s advice and maintain both your lifestyle and also your blood levels.

By: Brenda Williams

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The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
by Bob Greene, M.D., John J Merendino Jr., M.S., R.D., Janis Jibrin
Amazon Price: $17.16
Customer Review: i ordered this book as my husband has a family history of diabetes, and it was a great guide in understanding the disease and how to prevent it.

Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook: Everyday Meals, Easy as 1-2-3
by Betty Crocker Editors
Amazon Price: $16.47
Customer Review: This is a great cookbook for any one with diabetes or any one who has to prepare meals for some one who does. The book was in excellent condition and shipping was speedy.

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if u have asthma are you at a greater risk of type 1 diabetes?

February 23rd, 2010
lala asked:


i have asthma and in13…also my grandma and grandma have diabetes both type 1 and my dad is at a risk….so can i get it because if asthma and cuz ppl in my family have it?
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