Diabetic Diet Zone

Archive for the ‘Diabetes Health’ Category

When someone goes into insulin shock, it’s important to get sugar and food into that person without forcing it and causing aspiration. Mix sugar with liquids, or rub it on a person’s gums when they’re in insulin shock, with tips from a street firefighter in this free video on first aid and medical emergencies.

Expert: Joe Bruni
Contact: firestop.staylow@verizon.net
Bio: Captain Joe Bruni has over three decades of experience as a street firefighter and company officer.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

One-third of diabetics don’t know that they have the condition. How can you avoid being one of them? Check out this video!

Diabetic Management Techniques: I put this video together, I have been studying Diabetic Management because everybody I know is affected with Diabetes! I wanted to know more tips and advice that could help others. This is a quick video, I hope you find it useful!

This video gives you insight about the Diabetes Diet Tips. Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes. If You show diabetes like symptoms then u can refer to it. Good Diet is one of the ways to Diabetes cure. Video by Diabetes association

Healthy Dark Chocolate and Your Diabetic Health — Part 1

Healthy Dark Chocolate continues to garner front page status as more and more scientific research studies on the health benefits of dark chocolate publish their findings, and this is great news for current and potential at risk diabetics.

Chocolate, that universally popular comfort food, has for years meant only one thing for diabetics … risk! For a diabetic indulging in a chocolate treat, physiological effects needed to be monitored and action taken if so indicated.

For the informed diabetic, that situation is changing, and dark chocolate may once again be a worry free treat as well as an extremely healthy part of ones daily diet.

Before moving into the clinical aspects of dark chocolate, let’s define what is “HEALTHY” dark chocolate in relation to the diabetic.

The raw cocoa bean is a super rich source of antioxidants; specifically, a group of antioxidants known as ‘flavanols’. In fact, raw cocoa contains an astonishing 10% antioxidant concentration per mass, the highest concentration level of antioxidants in any known food.

Flavanols are the primary reason for cocoa products being very cardiovascular system friendly. As is the case with many natural foods, the antioxidant values of the raw cocoa fall considerably during the chocolate making process.

After fermentation and drying, the cocoa beans, in almost all cases, are roasted in high heat and pressure. Just as with most fruits and vegetables that you are familiar with, this cooking process destroys many of the original beneficial nutrients.

The good news is that even after the antioxidant loss through the roasting and pressing process, this bitter cocoa powder STILL has more than twice the antioxidant rating than the nearest rated fruit … “prunes”.

The manufacturer now will add sugar, emulsifiers, oils, and other ingredients to create the desired taste and texture for their product.

So, how does dark chocolate, rich in flavanols, help your body do battle against diabetes? Primarily, these antioxidants counteract insulin resistance, a serious risk factor.

Insulin resistance is a serious condition which can multiply your chances of developing diabetes and heart problems. This condition prevents your cells from effectively turning blood sugar into energy, so the excess sugar accumulates in your body. This condition is known as pre-diabetes.

By introducing a consistent, high quality source of the flavanols found in dark chocolate, insulin function is improved, blood sugar is better controlled, and the threat of blood sugar build up and pre-diabetes is lessened.

These hard working flavanols provide another very important benefit for the diabetic. Studies have shown that they are very effective in helping to keep blood vessels healthy and improving blood flow. Circulatory problems are a very real risk for the diabetic, and extreme cases can result in necessary loss of an extremity.

Numerous studies have indicated that flavanols may exert significant vascular protection not only from their antioxidant properties, but also from increased nitric oxide availability.

Nitric oxide, or “NO”, is a critical component in healthy blood flow and blood pressure control, two very important factors in controlling diabetes. Studies have shown that antioxidants in cocoa help the body process NO which helps prevent fatty substances in the blood from oxidizing and narrowing the arteries, leading to high blood pressure, another serious diabetes risk factor.

In part 2 of “Healthy Dark Chocolate and Your Diabetic Health”, we will look at several case studies that clearly define the potential positive impact of healthy dark chocolate for the current or pre-diabetic, and explore how to determine which Chocolate products are in fact “Healthy”.

CLICK(more info)? life-regenerator.com *Our STORE STORE.life-regenerator.com *AMAZON Link SHOP-FOR-ANYTHING.life-regenerator.com *DIABETES Book DIABETES.life-regenerator.com *DONATE DONATE.life-regenerator.com *ALL of the DAVE the RAW FOOD TRUCKER videos DAVE.life-regenerator.com * RAW…
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Electronic Medical Records Help Improve Diabetic Health Care

<!– @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } –>

The national health care debate is focused on giving more American citizens affordable access to doctors and hospitals. Yet the vast majority of health care decisions are made by individuals instead of health care providers, whether those decisions are about an exercise regime or the management of diabetes. The answer to improving the health of our nation while curbing costs is to help people make more educated decisions about their own health. An ideal solution would be to combine personal data with health information to deliver custom health plans to individuals. Using electronic health records to actively engage patients in their own care results may improve overall health, especially concerning a leading health issue in the U.S., diabetes.

An estimated 16 million Americans suffer from diabetes. It is also estimated that diabetes-related medical expenditures in the U.S. topped 6 billion in 2007. An improved health care system for diabetes patients may not only save money and time, but lives and limbs as well. A recent study by the Geisinger Health System and published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine did, in fact, show improvements for most diabetic patients when electronic medical records were used.

The use of electronic medical records to actively engage diabetic patients in their own care resulted in improved blood sugar and cholesterol levels, better vaccination compliance and increased tobacco cessation rates, according to the Geisinger study. The study conducted by Geisinger Health System launched the electronic medical record-driven program with its 20,000 diabetes patients. The study showed improvements for most patients in the following areas:

• Pneumonia vaccinations received among patients increased from 56 to 80 percent.

Microalbumin tests for possible kidney complications among patients increased from 57 to 87 percent.

• Optimal cholesterol levels among patients increased from 54 to 57 percent.

• Documented non-smokers among patients increased from 77 to 82 percent.

As a part of the study, Geisinger developed a series of nine “best practice” guidelines when caring for diabetes patients. Many of those guidelines rely on electronic medical records. The electronic medical records automatically generate reminders to make sure patients receive their timely blood tests and vaccinations. Electronic medical records also allow patients and doctors to immediately review lab results and provide instant feedback to physicians concerning the health of their patients.

“This approach shows the importance of incorporating information technology directly into patient care,” Geisinger Medical Director of Performance Improvement Frederick Bloom, MD said. “These tools can be used by patients at home and doctors in clinics and the result is better overall patient health.”

The implementation of electronic medical records has shown through studies that they may provide improved quality to diabetic health care by actively engaging patients in their own results. For more information about electronic health record systems and how they may improve the quality health care of your practice, contact e-MDs, a leader in electronic medical record software provision. e-MDs offers a host of affordable solutions for physicians and facilities looking to modernize or enhance their services with the latest EHR/EMR technology. e-MDs is committed to providing affordable and integrated EHR and Practice Management Software solutions, including clinical, financial and document management modules designed to automate medical practice processes and chart management – delivering the clinical tools needed to succeed in today’s healthcare environment.

Find More Diabetes Health Articles

Diabetes – Health Benefits of Beans

You may remember the school yard chime, “Beans, beans, the magical fruit…” You say “musical?” Well, I say magical! The FDA agrees and has approved a U.S. dietary guidance message that says bean-rich diets may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. This includes garbanzo, kidney, black beans and other legumes (not the yellow and green bean varieties). Studies also suggest that eating beans as part of a healthy diet may help to manage diabetes and help cut the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

Fiber-ific
When it comes to a healthy diabetes diet, beans are fantastic! Chock-full of fiber, beans have a low glycemic index (the rate at which a food raises your blood sugar), and provide sustained energy while slowly being released into your blood stream. A one-half cup serving of most beans contain 15 to 20 grams of carbohydrate and up to an incredible 8 grams of fiber.

The fiber in beans helps to fill you up (but not out), while promoting a healthy digestive tract and helping to lower blood cholesterol levels.  Although carbohydrate rich, beans also form high levels of a type of “resistant” starch (starch that is resistant to digestion) – when cooked and then cooled. This makes chilled cooked beans in particular easier on your blood sugar than many other starches.

Beyond Fiber
If that weren’t enough, beans provide loads of vitamins such as folate, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, and minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, and magnesium. Beans are also naturally fat-free and dry legumes are very low in sodium. Lastly, legumes are a wonderful source of inexpensive protein, with as much as 10 grams per serving. In fact it’s hard to find a better source of overall great nutrition and protein than beans.

Cooking with Beans

Canned, cooked beans are delicious and convenient. Rinse before using to reduce the sodium and add to soups, salads, or your favorite chicken or tuna salad recipe.
Combine equal amounts of lean beef and beans for the best chili in town.
Add beans to whole grain pasta or rice side dishes to add creaminess and extra fiber.
Pureed beans make great dips and spreads. For a quick and easy White Bean Dip, puree 1 15-ounce can of drained cannellini beans with 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of each olive oil and lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 NOTE: Consult your doctor first to make sure my recommendations fit your special health needs.

You can find more articles about diabetes health and news at Destination Diabetes.

More Diabetes Health Articles