Human tendency is always to have doubts and suspicion about one thing or the other. Regarding diabetes people have lots of doubts and suspicion, and these doubts generate different myths. It is necessary to understand what are those myths and why one should not believe in them. This article is all about those myths and how incorrect and irrelevant are they. Read it to believe it.

Diabetes simply can be defined as a diesease in which a body is unable to produce or utilize insulin to convert sugar, starch, etc., into energy.

Diabetes Myth no. 1:

A person suffering from diabetes should never exercise

This is not a sin but a crime to spread such rumors. In fact, it is always advised to a diabetic patient to do mild exercise regularly, this will help them to recover completely and even fast. The complications caused to different Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is controlled through doing proper exercises. However, patient should also remember that this has to be started slowly. That is to say patient should do brisk walk, simple exercise, etc., and gradually start some other exercises, but that too should not be dangerous or risky. It is also found that patient who complains of kidney problems or any kind of eye infection should restrict from exercise, but starts once again when these problems are over.

Diabetes Myth no. 2:

Diabetes is contagious.

This again is a crime, as this not only creates problem to the patient but also to the people around him. In fact this rumor makes many diabetic patients unwilling to socialize with normal people, as they feel inferior. Hence, one should know it very clearly that diabetes is not at all contagious and does not spread from one person to another by sleeping, eating, sitting together, etc. Diabetes is a hereditary disaese as there are some genetic causes for it. Diabetes is also very commom among fat people and people who ignores exercise like anything. But whatever may be the cause of diabetes, it is still not communicable or contagious.

Diabetes Myth no. 3

Daibetes causes cough and cold

This is completely incorrect. Diabetes neither is communicable nor spread cough and cold.

Diabetes Myth no 4:

Diabetes may cause brain hemorrhage

Now this is also a very wrong thought, as it creates nothing but much more stress and confusion among the patients. When a diabetic patient keeps fasts, he may complain of a severe headache and extreme weakness. All these symptoms let people to assume that it is due and diabetes which gradually will result in brain hemorrhage. However, it is not at all correct and should not be believed. It is also found that children suffering from diabetes may suffer severe headache when they fast, and thus may effect their brain slightly, still it will never cause a brain hemorrhage.

Diabetes Myth no 5:

Say no to fruits

It is not correct. People suffering from disease, in fact should take various fruits, which are healthy. However, all fruits may not sound healthy, so patient should consult the doctor and dietician to know what all is suitable for a diabetic patient.

Diabetes Myth no 6:

Diabetic patient should never touch sweet and sugar content-food

It is a very common and wrong notion that a diabetic patient should strictly avoid sweets and other sugar containing foods. It is true that they should not take excess sweets, sugar, etc. However, a balanced diet including a sweet dessert or sweets is always acceptable. It is also said that if a diabetic patient do exercise, take balanced diet food, they can take one sugar candy every night. Here one should also remember that it is not his excess eating of sugar candies that caused diabetes, but because of his unhealthy practices, also lack of exercises and genetic reasons that cause diabetes.

Dr John Anne is a herbal specialist with years of experience and extensive research on Herbs and Alternative health. For more helpful information read about Diabetes Myths at Diabetes Treatment Website. Also read about Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

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Just about anyplace you go, you can see expanding waistlines. Stand in front of a mirror and ask yourself if you need to lose some weight? There is no question that losing weight can be difficult. It is much easier to eat whatever you want and not worry about getting exercise. After all, it’s no big deal. It is only a couple of pounds. Many of us feel that way, but read on to learn a few more things that go along with being overweight. Obesity is at epidemic levels in the United States, and with the spread of Western culture it is fast becoming a global problem. It is estimated that over 300 million people are overweight, worldwide; and that number is rising. The good news is there are ways to take the weight off, and start to reduce the world’s waistline.
Being overweight is not just unattractive; it is also hazardous to your health. Awareness of these health issues can help in understanding why it is important to maintain a healthy weight. After all, if you know what being overweight can do to your health, then you have more reasons to maintain an ideal weight

Here are nine major diseases, and one irreversible condition, that are caused or exacerbated by being overweight:

1. Diabetes

2. Stroke

3. Complications in pregnancy

4. Arthritis

5. Fatty liver disease

6. Hypertension (high blood pressure)

7. Heart disease

8. Gout

9. Cancer

10. DEATH

There are many other conditions which are related to obesity, but this list makes the point. Death is a big one. Nobody wants to die and be remembered for being fat. The reality is it takes just as much work to eat garbage as it does to eat healthy. Yet, so many people have conditioned themselves to think eating garbage is more enjoyable. Compare the enjoyment of eating a bag of potato chips to suffering anything on the list above, and you will feel your mindset changing.

The above list focuses on physical conditions, but losing weight has positive psychological effects, as well. Self-esteem and self-image go hand in hand. You will notice positive changes in how you (and others) think about yourself.

Losing weight goes a long way in aiding the prevention and control of these diseases. Apart from quitting smoking, losing weight is the best thing you can do to improve your overall health. This article is not designed to scare you, but rather to make you aware of some of the other concerns associated with being overweight. Knowing this could be the motivation you need to start towards your ideal weight.

About the Author
Michael Oksa is the co-author of “121 Tips To Help You Lose Weight And Keep It Off”. He believes in helping people achieve their weight loss goals and provides these tips free of charge at www.how-to-diet.net

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Diabetes statistics are increasing every year. Diabetes is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the nation and the numbers are growing. Diabetes is the cause of many problems in the nation and millions of people suffer from diabetes.
Over 20% of people under the age group of 20 have been diagnosed with diabetes. One in every 500 children has diabetes. This is almost 200,000 children suffering with diabetes.

Over 20 million people over the age of 20 have been diagnosed with diabetes. Almost 11 million men and almost 10 million women have diabetes.

As a major leader in causes of deaths, the diabetes statistics are thought to be even lower than they should. Diabetes is a major result of major physical problems to the body, resulting in death. Over 200,000 people die each year as a result of diabetes. People with diabetes have a chance of having a stroke or heart disease 2-4 times higher than someone without diabetes. Over 60% of people with diabetes die each year from heart disease and stroke. Diabetics are known to have higher blood pressure than others; over 70% of people with diabetes have high blood pressure.

Diabetes also is known to cause blindness and nerve damage. Over 20,000 people a year are blinded by diabetes and almost 100,000 people suffer from lower limb extremity amputations each year. Diabetes statistics show diabetes is a leading cause of nervous system damage to almost 60-70% of people with nervous system problems. Not all cases end in amputations.

Diabetes statistics in periodontal gum disease figures are rising also. Over 1/3 of diabetics have severe gum problems and disease.

Diabetes is known cause major problems with pregnancies, in fact, 15-20% of cases have spontaneous abortions. If a woman does get pregnant with diabetes the risk is higher for birth defects in the babies also.

Diabetes statistics show that diabetes is a leading disease in the United States. Over 130 billion U.S. dollars are spent each year on the disease. The disease is a major problem among Americans.

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Millions of Americans have diabetes but at least one-third of them don’t know it and are in danger of suffering from complications like myocardial infarction (damage of the heart muscle), stroke, renal failure and blindness.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by persistent thirst, excessive urination, weight loss and too much sugar in the blood and urine. Women are more likely to get the disease after 40, especially if they are overweight. But diabetes can strike anyone - young and old alike - as long as the conditions are right.

The Greeks observed that its victims urinated more often than normal people do, and gave the disease its name which means “to run through.” In the 17th century, the word mellitus (sweet) was added to distinguish the disorder from diabetes insipidus which is associated with the malfunctioning of the pituitary gland.

There are two types of diabetes mellitus: the insulin-dependent or type I diabetes and non-insulin-dependent or type II. The first one is caused by lack of insulin which is produced in the pancreas. Normally, food-sugars and starches (carbohydrates) are changed into the sugar glucose, the body’s prime source of energy which is carried by the blood throughout the body. This is stored in the form of glycogen in the liver and muscles for later use.

For the storage and recoversion of glucose, insulin is needed. This regulates the amount of sugar in the blood. If the body produces too little insulin, sugar accumulates in the bloodstream, leading to diabetes.

Because the patient can’t make use of previously stored glycogen unless he or she has insulin, the diabetic uses stored body fat. This explains why diabetics lose weight even though they eat a lot.

Type I diabetes can occur at any age but usually begins at childhood - the reason why it’s called juvenile diabetes. This accounts for about 10 percent of cases, according to Kurt Butler and Dr. Lynn Rayner of the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii in “The Best Medicine.”

Type II diabetes is the scourge of overweight people over 35. Millions of people have it but aren’t aware of it since it begins slowly and there may be no symptoms. Others may experience the following: thirst, frequent urination, decreased libido, blurred vision, headache, itching, loose teeth, infection, abscessed gums, weakness and fatigue.

Unlike type I diabetes which is caused by the severe lack of insulin, the person with type II diabetes may have enough insulin but this is not used properly by the body.

“The basic problem is insufficient insulin and relative sensitivity to it. There is a risk of severe visual, circulatory, and nerve complications, though not as great as in type I,” Butler and Rayner added.

For type I diabetes, Butler and Rayner said the replacement of insulin is often necessary while type II can be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Since many obese diabetics have more insulin than non-diabetics, the trick is to lose fat so their bodies can use insulin. One good way to prevent diabetes is to say in shape. To keep fit, take Phenocal - a safe, natural, and effective weight loss supplement that boosts your metabolism, suppresses your appetite, reduces food cravings, and increases energy levels to give you the body you want. Visit http://www.phenocal.com for details.

Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine http://www.thearticleinsiders.com

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Whether you have experience living with diabetes for only a few days, weeks, months, even years now, you might find this an interesting real-life inspirational story about an 83 year old woman from Mississippi. At the age of 7, in 1930 Bonnie Jean Short started taking insulin. She continues to this day taking her insulin injections diligently. Bonnie was awarded her first metal by the Joslin Diabetes Foundation & the Diabetic Fund in 1981 for 50 years of haven taken insulin. Her next award was from the Kansas American Diabetes Association of Wichita in 1985. Her most recent gold award was from Eli Lily for living 75 years Successfully living with diabetes. Despite having diabetes, “You Can Live A Long & Healthy Life,” Bonnie Jean Short.

Isn’t that a truly inspiring story to help you when you are feeling down about your diabetes. Does this help you view your daily cravings for sugar’s, junk food, etc. The good thing about diabetes is it makes you realize who should be in control. You or your symptoms which you know only will snowball into a major illness such as high blood pressure or heart disease, kidney failure, what’s left. If you have ever seen first hand a diabetic with gangrene, that flesh eating rotting of the skin, not to mention that smell that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Now that’s an incentive for living a healthy lifestyle. Sorry, I did not mean to gross you out. sometimes you must scare one to get one to take notice of an important situation.

A few positive steps forward to keep ahead of this disorder is to make certain you check your blood sugars daily. Most important before & after any food or drink. Daily water intake is very important & tea does not count as water consumption, even unsweetened tea. Exercise is a major role in your partnership of diabetes, think what will happen to your car if you leave it parked in the driveway without taking it for a daily or even a weekly drive or even just starting it up, which we know is not even close to exercising.

Life is just too easy now days since everything around us is button generated, too bad they don’t make remotes for kids & spouses. With a push of a button you don’t have to exert any energy, yes it’s nice, fast & convenient but so is life. Do you want to live an easy Fat convenient life now. Maybe until your body starts talking back to you symptom-wise with a possible heart attack at an early age. It may be harder to get around carrying all that excess weight that makes you feel like you need a constant nap.

There are many forms of exercise that your personality can be comfortable with. You don’t have to run a mile, or lift heavy weights. Swimming is a good indoor exercise for this time of year. Most gyms & even the YMCA offer indoor pools.

Saying no I don’t have the time or I’m not physically able to exercise is the easy way out. It is also the easiest way to let your unseen aliments & symptoms catch up with you later down the road which by then could be too late. Please take physical action now for your families sake if for not your own. Respecting your health is a positive benefit for your life. Start Today what you don’t have to put off tomorrow!

Fonda Fletcher is a Type 1 Diabetic of 36 years. Currently on an Animas insulin pump, she knows how to take care of her Diabetes the natural way Without Drugs, or medications. With her green diet her life has changed physically & mentally. She keeps a positive attitude on life helping others. For questions ask Fonda http://www.naturalsolutionsformytype1diabetes.com

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