Archive for the 'Traveling With Diabetes' Category
Diabetic Cake Recipes – Guide to Low Sugar Intake
Friday, October 23rd, 2009When you are suffering from diabetes it is important to stock up certain items that will not let you feel left out at family celebrations or if possible give yourself a treat now and again. The sugar free diabetic cake mix should be a regular item in the pantry to make your desserts or even use in order to lower the sugar intake for other people in the family. On the other hand, even though you are using this sugar free mix you definitely don’t want this dessert to come out tasting like the regular diet treats.
Gestational Diabetes – Diet Plans, Menus and Recipes
Sunday, October 11th, 2009Gestational diabetes also known as Gestational Diet Mellitus (GDM) is a condition in which a woman who normally doesn’t have sugar, gets diabetic during her pregnancy. This diabetic condition now occurs widely throughout the world, 5% of all pregnant women have gestational diabetes, and the mother has nothing to worry about her delivery or her child as long as she keeps the sugar levels under control. The sugar levels should be closely monitored to avoid complications during the delivery period.
Say Goodbye to Acid Reflux
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009I can’t count all the times patients have come to me with acid reflux complaints! With the fast foods, sodas, and chocolate-laced coffee drinks we grab all too often, along with late night eating, the opportunities to create too much stomach acid have become part of our daily routine!
Did you know, however, that by following a few simple guidelines and using some natural, non-drug remedies, that you can get rid of acid reflux for good? That’s right, and you don’t need to take prescription, or over-the-counter acid reducers that can have side effects and are expensive!
Tasty Diabetic Recipes
Sunday, October 4th, 2009“Gluten Free Low Glycemic Cookbook For Diabetics & Allergy Sufferers” Review
Friday, September 18th, 2009Each and every recipe within this particular book addresses all three issues at the same instance as well as being nevertheless extremely tasty, gratifying, as well as fulfilling. Not one of the dishes make use of corn or soy. Scrumptious dairy-free alternatives are additionally provided. Very small amount of allergens are utilized, as well as alternatives provided with regard to the majority of recognized allergens, such as particular recipes which provide alternatives to nut products.
Diabetics that are living some sort of gluten free way of life tend to be experiencing a substantial decrease in their blood sugar levels. Combining the gluten free diet plan together with a frequent exercise routine and therefore a person will experience reduce blood sugar levels as well as an improved energy level as well as a much healthy view.
Basics of Diabetes Diet Recipes
Monday, August 10th, 2009Diabetic diet is no different from what everyone else is eating, only healthier. There is no such thing as special foods or rigid meal plan for people who have this disease. Diabetic diet recipes consist of nourishing, balanced meals, served in regular proportions, and eaten at regular times everyday. The recipes should revolve on the fact that what the diabetic person will take should help improve his or her health; while at the same time control the blood’s glucose levels.
If you are planning to prepare diabetic meals, include foods high in fiber and protein and low in fat. Be extra careful with sugar (carbohydrates) and sweets since these cause fluctuations in the blood’s sugar levels.
Diabetic Dessert Recipes – Delicious Sugar Free Desserts That Anyone Can Eat
Monday, July 27th, 2009We’ve all heard it before, avoiding exercise and eating lots of fats and sugar as well as being overweight can cause type 2 diabetes. The good news however is that if you act now you can prevent this form of diabetes from occurring, or reduce and even cure the condition if you’ve been recently diagnosed.
As type 2 diabetes is usually in direct relation to your lifestyle it’s important to make changes to the way you live your life to see improvements. Now this isn’t as bad as it sounds and in most cases you can continue eating the foods you like; you just need to be more selective.
Diabetic Dinner Recipes – Make Your Own
Monday, July 27th, 2009Practical food choices can make a profound difference to your blood glucose and insulin levels. That reason alone is enough to imagine doing the once unimaginable task of planning suitable and tasty meals. Meals do not have to be bland or severely restrictive. The most important feature of a daily menu is its mix of complex carbohydrates, such as grains, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats.
Maintaining a healthy diet is important for everyone, but it is vital for people with diabetes. Diabetes diet suggestions start with an understanding of carbohydrates, fiber and fats. In a diabetic Dinner recipe, women should have 45-60 grams of carbohydrate per meal (3-4 carbohydrate choices) & men should have 60-75 grams of carbohydrate per meal (4-5 carbohydrate choices). Consumption of foods with a low glycaemic index is encouraged because they produce a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar. Examples include starchy foods such as basmati rice, spaghetti, noodles, granary bread, beans & lentils. The intake of total fat should be restricted to less than 35% of total energy intake with less than 10% as saturated fat (cream, cheese, butter, ghee & animal fats such as suet, tallow, lard and fatty meat, coconut oil, cottonseed oil, palm kernel oil, chocolate, and some prepared foods) & 10-20% from monounsaturated fat (Oils & spreads made from olive, rapeseed or groundnut oils). Alcohol can be consumed in moderation unless there is a coexisting medical problem that requires abstinence. Weekly recommended limits are a maximum of 14 units for women & 21 units for men, a unit being defined as half pint of beer/lager, a measure of spirits or a small glass of wine. Salt intake should be reduced to no more than 6 gm daily. Low-calorie & sugar-free drinks are useful for people with diabetes. The ‘plate model’ may provide a simple aid to show the proportion of carbohydrate & other food groups for selection at meal times. The plate is divided in 3 sections. The smallest portion (1/5) is for the meat, fish, egg or cheese & the remainder divided in roughly equal proportions between the staple foods (rice, pasta, potato, bread etc) & vegetables or fruits.
Acid reflux Causes And Triggers
Thursday, July 16th, 2009Recent events happening to a dear friend led me to scour the web for more information on acid reflux causes. My friend had three major attacks of heartburn in the space of two weeks. He had thought that he was having heart attacks and had to be rushed to the hospital each time. Initially the doctors could not detect what was wrong with him. Later, he was found to be having symptoms of acid reflux. Read on for what I found out about acid reflux causes.
The most common acid reflux cause is triggered from the physical inability of the lower oesophageal sphincter to prevent the stomach acid from travelling up the oesophagus. Unfortunately because this is a physical abnormality, most medications cannot address the root cause. Thus, the only solution is surgery to strengthen the sphincter, thus enabling it to open and close properly.