26
Sep
Care of Elderly Diabetics
Posted by john in Diabetes CareSome older persons with diabetes find the routines of their diabetic care stressful and sometimes fail to comply with recommendations for control of their disease. If you have an older relative in your household who requires special attention to diabetic control, you can be supportive by reinforcing the physician’s instructions, emphasizing the need for constant control of the disease, and assisting the person in personal care routines. Careful bathing and care of the feet and teeth may prevent Many elderly diabetics have chronic ill health and find some assistance by social service and home health care groups helpful. Some who are unable to continue living in their homes, caring for themselves, consider moving into sheltered care facilities. Elderly persons living in retirement hotels, sheltered care homes, or nursing homes should make their diabetic needs known to staff nurses and others in charge so that meals and lifestyle will be conducive to control the disease.
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22
Sep
Chelation
Posted by john in Health FlashWhat is it all about?
The presence of heavy metals in human body is not desirable. The intoxication due to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic lead etc can be harmful to the body when it is accumulated as it is not at all metabolized. Many disease or other side effects are caused due to the heavy metals accumulation. Chelation is the medical process of removal of heavy metals human body. Chelation has an origin from Greek word “Chele” which means claw of lobster or crab. Chelating agents removes the minerals after the Chelation through urine as well as feces.
How it works?
EDTA Chelation is one kind of Chelation Process by which EDTA is infused in the body. EDTA stands for Ethylene Diamine tetra acetic acid . Stable ring structure is created with the binding of di as well as trivalent ions of metals by EDTA. More over EDTA is dissolvable in water. It can chelate metallic ions dissolved in water. By EDTA Chelation it’s possible to dissolve deposits of minerals and atherosclerotic plaque in the cardiovascular system and hence reduce the amount of the deposits in big way. It helps in clearing and smoothening of arterial system and keeps it in a healthier state. Some of the other benefits of EDTA Chelation are. Effects of heart attach are removed, reduces chest pain, blood pressure is reduced in the case of high blood pressure patients, prevention of deposition of the cholesterol in blood, liver etc, improves memory, effect of the stroke is aversed etc.
In oral chelation therapy the materials for Chelation are taken orally to the body. Some of the ingredients used for oral Chelation are EDTA, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine as well as Cysteine. Many companies are offering advanced oral Chelation formulas. Oral Chelation is simple and one can undergo Chelation by himself as per the instruction of the doctor. Chelation can help in saving the body from many dangerous diseases.
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19
Sep
Self-Testing with a Blood Sample
Posted by john in Diabetes InformationYour physician and health care team will acquaint you with the various products available with which you can test your blood for glucose level. They will explain techniques that will be easy to follow. And they will make specific recommendations so that your testing routine will fit into your daily routine. Your self-testing procedure will involve pricking your finger to draw a drop of blood. Convenient pricking devices are available in purpose.
You will then transfer the drop of blood to a tiny strip with a chemically coated pad at one end, wait one minute, and watch the pad change color according to the amount of glucose present in your blood. With some strips you can compare the color with colors on a chart and estimate your blood sugar by matching colors visually. With other strips the end of the strip is inserted into a metering device, which displays a digital readout of your blood sugar level. Metering devices are small enough to tuck into a purse or briefcase. Physicians say there is little difference in accuracy between the two methods. However, people who have visual impairments often have more success using the digital readout device than with visual comparison method.
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14
Sep
Self- Monitoring Diabetes
Posted by john in Diabetes CareBecause control of your diabetes depends mostly on a of diet, exercise, insulin, and emotions, daily self-monitoring of your control of your disease may be recommended by your physician. Through careful monitoring you and your physician can determine any need for adjustments in these keys to your good health. The benefits of self-monitoring vary among individuals, and your physician will explain how the merits of various tests relate to you and your condition.
If you have insulin dependent diabetes, your doctor will probably ask you to test your glucose level several times throughout each day. The goal will be to obtain consistently normal results. If you detect a change, you will be asked to watch to see if any pattern is developing. Depending on the situation, your doctor may recommend that you vary your insulin dosage, alter your diet or exercise program, or make an office visit.
Self-testing is particularly valuable for patients with “brittle” or unstable diabetes who have wide swings in blood sugar levels. It is also helpful for those who have complications of diabetes, such as kidney or eye problems. If your before-meal readings are consistently normal, your doctor may have you begin with readings after meals, a time when glucose levels are more likely to be high. If these readings are consistently normal, you may then be advised to test less frequently.
Home glucose monitoring can be very useful for patients who cannot always tell whether or not they are experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Such patients may often misjudge their situation and take simple carbohydrates in an attempt to raise a blood sugar level that is actually already normal. As a response to this, their blood sugar continues to rise. In such cases if the patients tested their blood sugar first, they would discover that they were not hypoglycemic and could avoid causing unnecessarily high blood sugar and poor control. During pregnancy self-testing is particularly important because diabetic control can greatly reduce the number of fetal abnormalities and stillbirths among infants of diabetic mothers. In patients treated only by diet or by diet and oral medication, home monitoring may be less necessary because blood glucose levels fluctuate less.
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11
Sep
Menopause and Diabetes
Posted by john in Diabetes InformationAround age 40-50 menstruation ceases. Some women stop having periods earlier than others. Some stop suddenly while others have only a few periods a year during a several year time span. Many think they have stopped menstruating because they have not had a period in several months or longer and then begin menstruating regularly again.
When menopause occurs, changes take place in the woman’s body. Along with a decrease in the amount of estrogen and progesterone some women experience symptoms of “hot flashes,” headache, and depression. A tendency toward brittle bones occurs because of the reduced amount of hormones in the body; many older women sustain fractures because of this change in their bodies. However, many women report no menopausal symptoms, and that time of life progresses as normally as other periods in their lives.
As an insulin-dependent diabetic woman, however, you may have some special concerns. For example, it may be difficult for you to distinguish menopausal hot flashes from low blood sugar reactions causing similar symptoms. If you think the hot flashes are from low blood sugar and take extra sugar or food, you may raise your blood sugar level too high. And if you think a hypoglycemic reaction is a hot flash, you may neglect to take sugar and make your low blood sugar reaction worse. To avoid this confusion, test your own blood sugar. Other symptoms of me no pause may also concern you as a diabetic if you are age 40 or over. Your blood sugar level responds to anti depressive medications as well as to mental stress. Proper relaxation and a healthy perspective on life will help you avoid undue stress and the need for antidepressant medications. Also, brittle bones are characteristic of diabetics, particularly in menopausal and postmenopausal women. Your physician may recommend that you supplement your diet with calcium rich foods.
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6
Sep
Dental Care and Diabetes
Posted by john in Diabetes CareOral hygiene is an important aspect of overall diabetic care Your teeth and mouth tissues must be in good health to prevent dental problems that could have serious complications, such as gingivitis. To keep your mouth in top condition your health care team will recommend that you follow a few suggestions:
- See your dentist at least twice a year. Have a checkup and have your teeth cleaned (prophylaxis) at least twice a year. Follow your dentist’s recommendations for mouth x-rays, which will permit changes in bony structures to be seen.
- Brush your teeth regularly, at least twice a day, following instructions from your dentist or oral hygienist. If possible, keep a toothbrush in your purse or pocket so that you can brush during your workday or while away from home after meals. Floss your teeth daily according to your dentist’s recommendations.
- If any scratches, sores, or other injuries appear in your mouth, seek professional advice. Avoid using too hard tooth brushes that might irritate delicate oral tissue.
- Be sure to tell your dentist that you have diabetes. Your dental office may wish to contact your health care team before any dental procedures are done.
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1
Sep
Eye Care and Diabetes
Posted by john in Diabetes CareBlood vessels in the eyes may snow effects of diabetes. Your physician examine eyes during most routine visits to check for subtle changes. Additionally, to preserve your vision there are several things you can remember to do :
- Have your eyes and vision checked periodically by an ophtbalmologist. If you wear glasses, be sure your prescription is up to date. 1f you notice that your vision is blurred or changed markedly, consult your physician, as diabetes control changes as well as other conditions can be treated early.
- When you have your eyes checked regularly by an ophthalmologist, be sure to make known the fact that you have diabetes. If there are Signs of diabetic changes, your ophthalmologist or retinal specialist may advise a test known as an angiogram. With this test a dye is injected into your arm, and pictures are taken of your eyes to indicate blood vessel changes. Early treatment of these vascular changes with laser or other techniques has been extremely important in preventing progressive eye changes that occur in longtime diabetics.
- Wear protective eye wear while manipulating machinery that may cause flying particles.
- Wear sun glasses while outdoors in bright sunlight.
- Don’t’ rub eyes unnecessarily. if you have touch your face to shave apply make up or remove foreign objects from your’s eyes, be sure your hands are clean.
- Avoid straining your eyes. Try to maintain adequate lighting when reading, writing, or working.
- Get enough sleep.
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