DIABETES: AN UNDERSTANDING

DIABETES: UNDERSTAND AS WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO CONTROL  IT

When you should go to dr to cheek on blood sugar :-  most of the people with diabetes frequently experience certain symptoms of these nature include:-

• Feeling being very thirsty
• frequent urination
• weight loss
• increased hunger
• blurry vision
• irritability
• tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
• frequent skin, bladder or gum infections
• wounds that don't heal
• extreme unexplained fatigue

after the cheek up when dr will say then you should understand what he is meaning ,so i have given all that in simple English  :-

• Your sugar level are fine
• Your sugar level are on border line
• You have type 1 diabetes
• You have type 2 diabetes

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease in which the body is unable to properly use and store glucose (a form of sugar). Glucose backs up in the bloodstream — causing one’s blood glucose (sometimes referred to as blood sugar) to rise too high.

So what are sugar levels which are critical ,For the majority of healthy individuals, normal blood sugar levels are as follows:-

• Between 4.0 to 6.0 mmol/L (72 to 108 mg/dL)when fasting
• Up to 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) 2 hours after eating

So if your sugar level are any where close to 108 mg/dL 

(fasting ) and 140 ( after eating ) dr will put you on border line case .

Type 1 diabetes is a disorder where the body does not produce insulin, which converts sugar, starches and food into energy. This type of diabetes affects children and young adults.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not make enough insulin and the body has higher than normal blood glucose levels. This type of diabetes can affect children as well as adults.

When dr says you are diabetic then other then medicines prescribed by him , if you do regular walking ,yoga and other exercise as you feel fit and take food intake after keeping the food advise as under you will be able to live your normal life with out tears . 

Foods that Control Blood Sugar

1. Raw, Cooked, or Roasted Vegetables

These add color, flavor, and texture to a meal. Choose tasty, low-carb veggies, like mushrooms, onions, eggplant, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, and low-carb squashes, like zucchini. Try them with dips such as low-fat dressings  ,hummus, guacamole, and salsa, or roasted with different seasonings such as rosemary, cayenne pepper, or garlic.

2. Greens

Go beyond your regular salad and try kale, spinach, and chard. They’re healthy, delicious, and low-carb, Roast kale leaves in the oven with olive oil for quick, crunchy chips. You can also mix greens in with roasted veggies to add texture and a different flavor, or serve them with a little protein, like salmon.

3. Flavorful, Low-calorie Drinks

Plain water is always good, but water infused with fruits and vegetables is more interesting. Cut up a lemon or cucumber and put it in your water, or make ice cubes with some flavoring in them.

If you’re not a hot tea drinker, try cold tea with lemon or a cinnamon stick.

“Not only are these beverages low-carb, they can also help fill you up so you don’t crave other foods.

4. Melon or Berries

Did you know that 1 cup of either of these has just 15 grams of carbs?

“It’s a little more expensive, but it’s a healthy treat packed with nutrients and fiber, and it’s a little bit sweet.For a different twist, mix the melon or berries with plain yogurt, or put them in ice cubes.

5. Whole-grain, Higher-fiber Foods

Fill up on these to keep from overeating or choosing the wrong foods Try legumes like dried beans, peas, and lentils. You can even enjoy a black bean and corn salsa with your raw vegetables.

“These foods still have carbs, but they have interesting flavors .

6. A Little Fat

Good fat choices include olive oil, avocado, and fatty fishes -- think salmon served on of a bed of lettuce, for example.

Bonus: The fat from the fish serves as a dressing for the salad.

7. Protein

Powers recommends Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, and lean meats. And don’t forget treats.

“Peanut butter on a celery stick is a good fat and protein mix for a healthy, satisfying snack.

You can also snack on a lower-fat cheese stick or a beef jerky stick -- but keep an eye on how much sodium is in them.

Overall, your eating plan “shouldn’t be boring, but it  should include the foods you love with a balance of carbohydrates.”