Diabetes is a medical metabolic disorder It complicates pregnancy and may lead to… Infertility Abortions Big baby Operative interferences and so on….. What to do for this? How to prevent ? When to do diagnostic tests? What drugs to be taken? Is that insulin or oral tablet useful for pregnant lady suffered diabetes? Here are the answers….. Ideal time for testing diabetes in pregnancy is at 26-28 weeks, but same is advisable as early as possible for high risk pregnant women who are prone to diabetes because of genetic susceptibility status, obesity, previous history, other medical disorders like hypertension metabolic syndromes, gastric surgeries. HbA1c is the test which helps to know 3 months past diabetic status. Insulin injections are advisable. No role of oral diabetic pills in pregnancy.
Diabetes in pregnancy – What to do, how to prevent, and medications?
by on 31. Jan, 2010 in experts advices
Top 10 diabetes recent advances and discoveries of the decade
by on 31. Jan, 2010 in top 10 lists
As of now, there is no stated cause and cure of diabetes. But many researches are being done for the cure and more importantly, prevention of the diabetes care. Many alternatives are now available which the doctors can get their patients familiar with. These new treatments can be used to cure or prevent diabetes in family members of the affected. Here are the top 10 discoveries and recent advances in the field of diabetes study…. 1. Researches in type 1 diabetes can now help in identifying the family members (including the new born or unborn) which are at risk. These preventive measures also include providing care and treatment to the millions diagnosed with diabetes in addition to the millions who are at a risk of development. 2. Genetic engineers have introduced new forms of insulin. 3. The blood glucose levels can be monitored well by doctors and even by people at their home through many monitoring kits. 4. Many insulin pumps have been developed which replace the daily use of injections. 5. The risks of eye problems due to diabetes have been reduced by new laser treatments. 6. Many new drugs have been introduced to control weight and manage type 2 diabetes. 7. Pregnant women, who are also diabetic, can [...]
Diabetes with Depression brings major complication.
by on 30. Jan, 2010 in Diabetes Complications
In a scientific study by researchers it was found out that major complications and problems like kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and blindness arises when the diabetes patient suffer from depression. The study was carried out among primary health care patients in west Washington. This study was recently published in the journal “Diabetes Care”. It was found out that among the subjects with type-2 diabetes associated with depression 36% higher risk of developing micro-vascular complication leading to end-stage kidney failure and blindness. It has a 25% higher risk of macro-vascular problem leading to heart attack due to a blood-colt. The comparison was done among diabetic patients with and without depression. Sample of 3723 primary health volunteers were tested with their medical data since last five year. A previous study has been found that the people with diabetes are prone to depression and vice versa. Diabetes causes kidney failure or blindness requiring a dialysis and it hamper the routine life of the patient making him depressant or making the existing depression worse.. Authors of the study noted that more investigation and research is required in this field, The researchers said that field based study is required to establish biological mechanism of relation between depression and diabetes. The family and friends of [...]
Diabetes Diet and Nutrition
by on 29. Jan, 2010 in diabetes diet, diabetes nutrition
Once you become a diabetic you get worried about your diet.It is better that you consult your doctor as he can guide you through proper diet. What you eat is closely related to the amount of sugar in your blood so it becomes necessary for you to control your diet intake so that your sugar level is under control. Special Diabetic Diet There is as such no one specific diet for diabetes.You will have to chart out a meal plan with the help of your dietician. For a diabetic person a healthy diet consists consists of 40% to 60% of calories from carbohydrates , 20% from protein and 30% or less from fats.Your diet should be low in cholesterol , salt and sugar. You need to plan your diet according to your lifestyle , weight and medication. Nutrition Treatment in Diabetes Your each meal can have 2 to 5 choices of carbohydrates, 1 choice of protein and a certain amount of fat. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are found in fruits , vegetables , beans and starchy foods as bread. Have fresh fruits and avoid canned fruits. Condinments such as nonfat mayonnaise, Ketchup and mustard are also carbohydrates. Carbohydrates intake can be controlled by counting your carbohydrate.Carbohydrate counting means counting the total number [...]
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