Regardless of whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it is important that you now realize that you have a problem in your hands, you have an illness to take care of and if you do not do anything about it and keep the same lifestyle that you have been having up until today, you can pretty much kiss your life goodbye! Yes, I know these are harsh words and at more than one person may even get upset about it, but when it comes to diabetes the truth can be very upsetting and that is that if you do not take care of your body now that you know if your condition consequences can be dire.

After you have been diagnosed with diabetes you will get several medications as well testing supplies so you can be on top of your health condition at all times. However, the best medication doesn’t cost a thing and it’s something that you should’ve been doing in the first place, such medication/treatment is called exercise.

Diabetics don’t like to hear about the “E” word because it implies physical activity, movement, sweating and some might not be comfortable about the whole idea but exercise is just part of your treatment and you need to get used to be a deity you need to move around and keep your body not only in shape but healthy if you want to be around for those important moments in life such as your children graduation, their wedding and such.

Exercise it doesn’t necessarily have to involve weight lifting or running for hours at the local gym, in fact you can start with very small changes around your house that will also count as an exercise as much as weight lifting at the gym do. For instance:

1. Try to vacuum four times per week, even if your house is not that dirty. Vacuuming can be a great exercise that will help you move around, sweat a little and achieve your main goal which is to remain healthy and keep your diabetes and check.

2. Walk, walk, walk and then walk some more. Lots of people often come up with very ingenious excuses about the many reasons they have for not walking, maybe it is raining, maybe they work a lot of hours and don’t have enough time throughout the day to walk, well you need to get over those excuses and find or better yet make some time throughout your busy day so you can dedicate at least five to 10 minutes to this exercise.

3. Go to your local mall and walk around.

4. Whenever you go out shopping try to make many trips from the car to your house instead of making just one trip with all the things you have purchased.

5. Play around with your kids, pets or try to get yourself a workout buddy that can encourage you to reach your goals.

Article Author: Phillip Adams-Wright

If you have been told by your doctor that you are pre-diabetic or diabetic it is essential that you learn what are normal blood sugar levels and how you can properly maintain them. Measuring your blood sugar has never been easier as there are numerous types of meters available. These meters can be used at home or carried with you easily. Once you have started to monitor your blood glucose levels it is crucial that watch out for distinctive patterns in your readings and pay attention to what types of foods, exercise and medication effect your sugar levels.In this article I will give you some guidelines for what type of numbers you should be looking for in your readings.

First, if you are to be considered to be normal your blood sugar readings should be between 70 and 150 mg/dl. You will find that your numbers are lower in the morning when you first get up and will be higher after you have eaten a meal.

Second, if you randomly get your blood tested and you have a reading of 200 mg/dl there is a good chance you have diabetes.

Third, if your doctor recommends you have a fasting blood test and your blood sugar levels should be somewhere between 70 and 99 mg/dl. If the test shows readings of 126 mg/dl or higher there is a chance you could be a diabetic.

Lastly, if the doctor tells you that you may be either pre-diabetic or diabetic don’t freak out just follow your doctors instructions and you can live a relatively normal life.

Article Author: Bryan Burbank

A vicious circle is in operation and we have no idea of how devastating the outcome will be. In the past it was easy to diagnose a child with juvenile onset or type 1 diabetes. This child typically presented with weight loss, dehydration and thirst. Now there is a new picture; obesity has spread to younger children and there is a much higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes than ever before.

A recent report stated:

one child in four, born in the year 2000 will end up being diagnosed with this condition
nearly one child in ten with diabetes now has type 2
twenty years ago this condition was unheard of in young children or adolescents
we do not yet realize the damaging effects of childhood obesity
this could mean the complications now seen in mature people, will be seen in young adults and lead to a lower-life expectancy

Add to that the difficulty these children will experience with their peers:

obesity is a burden for a child, even without diabetes
maintaining high self esteem can be very difficult for overweight children
in adolescent years attractiveness equates with body shape and intelligence

The younger a person is at the time of diagnosis, the more likely they are to develop devastating complications during their lifetime. They could develop:

blindness
kidney failure
a higher rate of heart disease than older adults with type 2

The cycle continues as babies born to young women with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of inheriting the same.

Just as in adults, this condition in young people takes several years to develop. Children:

are usually overweight or obese
have a strong family history of diabetes
are likely to have acanthosis nigricans, a velvety darkening of the skin especially around the neck and under the arms. This is a due to insulin resistance
girls are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
if still studying, often lack the ability to concentrate so have poor grades
suffer from fatigue
often only have a mild increase in thirst and urination

How is this treated?

Once diagnosed by your health care provider, managing young people with type 2 diabetes is a family affair. A healthy eating plan and lifestyle changes the whole family can join in, is often suggested. The best news is these changes are great for everyone’s health.

The aim is to:

normalize blood sugar levels
reduce blood fats
prevent the development of complications

Type 2 diabetes can be managed successfully through a combination of regular physical activity, a healthy eating plan and sometimes medication.

Most all of these can be done in conjunction with current medication, or can be done alone to help keep your levels manageable. Of course, be sure to discuss anything with your doctor. Do NOT stop taking medication if you are currently on any for diabetes. Even when you see improvement, talk to your doctor before making a decision like that.

These are some of the few natural remedies for diabetes:

1. Karela Melon
This little tropical melon is one of the best home remedies for diabetes there is. It gets a lot of attention, and if you can buy it at your local stores, I’d recommend picking it up. For three months continuously, prepare a dish of the bitter melon in ghee. Have this dish once a day. This will definitely help in bringing the blood sugar to a manageable level.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar
The best thing about this remedy is it can be tailored like crazy. You can take 4 times a day, or just 1. You can even change the recipe to suit you. The generic recipe is 8 – 10 oz of water or tea with 2 tablespoons(about 2 oz) of Apple Cider Vinegar. Take it twice daily with a meal or alone. It of course will be a bit bitter, and if sweetening is necessary, use Stevia or natural fruit juices. NEVER use aspartme!

3. Grapefruit juice.
This is widely used, however I advise caution. It can and does help many, but it can also react with some medications. If you are treating your diabetes completely naturally, then eating or drinking grapefruit regularly is a must.

4. Ginseng
Ginseng is most definitely a wonder. It is recommended to improve mental clarity, anti-aging, menopause, diabetes, and much more. This is something I would tell everyone to take -not just those with diabetes or another condition. It is simply one of nature’s power foods. 150mg daily dosage is enough to lower glucose levels and keep them low.

4. Ginseng
Ginseng is most definitely a wonder. It is recommended to improve mental clarity, anti-aging, menopause, diabetes, and much more. This is something I would tell everyone to take -not just those with diabetes or another condition. It is simply one of nature’s power foods. 150mg daily dosage is enough to lower glucose levels and keep them low.

One of the greatest things about these 5 remedies for diabetes is they don’t take up your day. You don’t need to stand around preparing a juice concoction or specific meal. You can integrate them into your daily routine with hardly any effort.