Here is a exercise guide for the younger and older people with diabetes and precautions to be taken by them. Regular exercise is a must for every person who is either ailing or is at a risk of developing diabetes. There are different forms of exercises which can be practiced by both the elderly and the young diabetics. These forms include: Aerobic exercises: these exercises include continuous and rhythmic movement of the same groups of muscles for few minutes. Different aerobics exercise includes jogging, walking, bicycling and water aerobics (swimming). Many different sports can also be practiced. Resistance exercise: these exercises require muscular strength to work against loads or move weights. Examples include working with weights and weight machines. Flexibility exercises: these exercises are done to maintain or increase the range of motion of the joints of the body. The examples of this type include mostly stretching exercises. These exercises increase the ability of the body to supply more oxygen and lower the blood glucose levels. These exercises should be done at sufficient frequency and intensity as working with higher intensity can harm the body or even lead to dehydration or even hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycaemia can be caused due to abnormal lowering of the blood glucose levels. The diabetics who exercise [...]
Exercises for elder and younger diabetes patients and precautions.
by on 29. Jan, 2010 in exercise and fitness
Top medical doctors in history who contributed for diabetes research.
by on 28. Jan, 2010 in funny and interesting stuff
When any individual consumes any food product, his/her body digests the food to produce glucose. This glucose acts as the fuel for the body and is released into the blood stream so that they can be transferred to all cells of the body. After glucose production, the pancreas release insulin which triggers the consumption of glucose and energy release. Diabetes is a chronic ailment which occurs when the human body stops the insulin production or its recognition. This leads to presence of high amount of glucose in the blood stream. A physician is a very close friend of any diabetic. Many diabetic treatments can start at an early age (if the patient is type1 diabetic) and could carry on forever. So, a good physician can make this period either very easy or very difficult for the sufferer. But, there are many doctors and researchers who have contributed a lot in the diabetes researches which have led to the easy lifestyles of many diabetics and good diabetic-doctor relations nowadays. These noted people include: Sushruta (6th century BC) who identified this problem and also related it to obesity and inactive lifestyle. Avicenna (980-1037) in medieval Persia offered a detailed account of diabetes and also related it to the sweetness in the urine. [...]
Top 5 frequently asked questions related to diabetes with solutions.
by on 27. Jan, 2010 in frequently asked questions
Here is a list of top five most frequently and commonly asked questions in diabetes are: What is diabetes mellitus? Glucose acts as the body’s fuel. Glucose is produced from the food consumed by the body. The blood carries the glucose to the cells and the hormone insulin acts as the doorkeeper for the cells. When the body stops producing or registering the hormone insulin, then the amount of glucose in the blood stream increases and results in diabetes. If left unchecked, this problem can cause heart diseases, kidney failure, stroke, blindness and nerve or organ damage. Diabetes in pregnant women can cause defects in both mother and child. What are different forms of diabetes? The main types of diabetes are: The type 1 diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t produce insulin due to certain hereditary or unknown reasons. Their body should be provided with insulin through shots or pumps. The type 2 diabetes occurs when the body stops registering the insulin produced. This occurs due to lack of activity in life and bad food habits. In this diabetes, insulin is many times needed. Gestational diabetes happens to women during their pregnancy. In this, the hormones stop the insulin from getting the glucose into the cells. Gestational diabetes sometimes goes [...]
Indian and Asian celebrities who are having diabetes and their inspirations.
by on 27. Jan, 2010 in stories and inspirations
Here in this post we mentioned some of the Asian and Indian celebrities who are diabetics and hope you find this post interesting …. Diabetes occur when the human body stops recognizing or producing the insulin hormone which is the key factor for the consumption of glucose and releasing energy. Low quantity of insulin can result in high amount of glucose in the blood stream which can lead to diabetes as well as many other heart and organ problems. Diabetes is of two types. Type 1 occurs due to hereditary or unknown reasons and could be triggered due to lifestyle of the person. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the individual’s body stops registering hormone because of obesity or lack of activity in his/her lifestyle. It is said that famous people are people to begin with. Asians and Indians are mostly seen under the risk of diabetes mellitus and its complications due to the risk inducing inactive lifestyle they pursue and also consumption of food products that contain high amount of starch and carbohydrates. Many famous people affected by diabetes include Sudha Chandran- a famous Indian actress and dancer who currently works in many television serials, Kamalahasan- a very famous Indian celebrity who has worked in countless number of Indian and [...]
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