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When you are using an insulin pump, you can become too comfortable. Pumps are very reliable pieces of hardware, but as all hardware, they are subject to failing.

In this video, we share some tips of things to do to be prepared in the event of a pump failure, to minimize the impact on your blood sugars.

Top 5 Tips for Pregnancy with Diabetes

As with any health related issue, always consult your personal physician first and foremost, but below are my experiences top 5 tips in having a healthy pregnancy as a diabetic.

Tip # 1 Plan (if possible)

I’ve had both planned and unplanned with my four children.  Planned is better if you can.  With the unique demands diabetes places on your body, it is great to have time to prepare your body to be supporting another human being to be as healthy as possible.

Tip # 2 Consulting your doctor

Your doctor can help determine what the current affects diabetes is having on your system and help you plan ahead for your pregnancy as well which may include a change of medicine.  Of course the doctor will always warn you of the standard don’t smoke, avoid alcohol, eat right and exercise, but we can all use a reminder (especially while your pregnant).  The doctor can then monitor the changes that take place in your body as a current starting point has been established.

Tip # 3 Tri-Success-Habits

I call this rigging the game in your favor.  A three prong approach of meal planning, exercise and taking medications on time.  

By taking the time to plan out your meals (and shopping), you have a huge jump start on controlling your blood sugar and believe it or not save a tremendous amount of time!  You can consult a dietician or find several books on this subject.  This way everything that was in the house was OK for me to eat.

Exercise was the hard one, but with a child growing inside of me, I found the discipline.  The method I used was to exercise BEFORE I began my day by walking  (Once I start the day forget it – exercise would not cross my mind).  This way, no matter what, I had some type of activity that kept blood sugar under control as exercise balances food intake.

I created a constant reminder system for myself to take medications On Time since it is critical to be steady as humanly possible.

Tip # 4 Monitor More Often – Treat More Quickly

Pregnancy places different demands on your body’s need for energy and can make your blood sugar levels change very rapidly.  Since this is happening, you need to check blood sugar more often.  I was at 8 times a day.  If levels are low, you need to treat them very quickly having a ready source of carbohydrates always available.  Your family may be familiar on how to help with these situations, but in being pregnant I found it comforting for those at my work place to know how to help as well.

Tip # 5 Acupressure

This was a lifesaver that I did not discover until my fourth pregnancy.  I was always in search of non-medicine ways to have an easier birth with my children and discovered the power of acupressure.  It helped me relieve pain related to my pregnancy and even induce labor.  I wish I had found this before child number 1!

These 5 tips tremendously aided me through my pregnancies and helped me bring into the world 4 beautiful Healthy children.

Wishing You and Your Baby a Blessed Day.

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You can stabilize blood sugar levels and optimize your long-term health by:

1) Reversing Damage – Years of high Glycemic food consumption and continual release of Insulin into the bloodstream have caused damage your body and some degree of Insulin Resistance to take hold. To help reverse this, AyurGold releases hundreds of phytonutrients that act at the molecular level to stimulate endocrine cells found in the pancreas, incite the Islets of Langerhans to generate key enzymes responsible for regulating blood sugar in the body, increase glucose utilization, improve glucose metabolism, inhibit glucose output from the liver, reverse abnormal lipid profiles seen in people with high blood sugar, and help increase blood circulation to restore natural balance and harmony to your body.

2) Regularly Drink Water – Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to avoid dehydration and help liberate fat stores to be burned as energy.

3) Eat 5 to 6 Small Meals Daily – Spreading food intake improves nutrient absorption, minimizes blood sugar fluctuations, and decreases fat-storing hormones and enzymes.

4) Carbohydrates – Consume low to moderate GI (Glycemic Index) carbohydrates at all times. All low GI diets are based on the same principle of balancing blood sugar. The foods which are restricted on low GI diets are those which cause your blood sugar and insulin levels to rise fast and high such as desserts and refined sugars. This results in more food being converted to fat. Some foods commonly believed to be healthy actually have a high GI index: dried dates, watermelon, banana, raisins, brown rice pasta, white rice, cornmeal, couscous, instant rice, white bread, whole meal bread, dark rye, and popular cereals (Raisin Bran, Special K, Grape Nuts, Cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Cheerios, Puffed Wheat).

5) Protein – Consume lean, complete protein regularly with meals to raise your metabolic and anabolic hormones and prevent lean tissue loss. Good protein sources are skinless chicken, salmon, tuna, sardines, low fat cottage cheese, egg whites, and turkey breast. Avoid luncheon meats, whole milk, ground beef, cheese, bacon, pork chops, and yogurt.

6) Increase Fiber Intake – Fibrous vegetables like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Peppers, and Carrots, and other raw vegetables and brown rice and whole grains increase transit time of food, improve digestion, and enhance weight loss. They also add bulk to the diet which reduces appetite.

7) Reduce Saturated Fats and Replace with Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFAs) – Limit butter, red meat, cheese, mayonnaise, macadamia nuts, peanut butter, and sunflower seeds. Avoid margarine, foods with “partially hydrogenated” on labeling, processed vegetable oils, and fried foods. Regularly consume flax oil, non-processed vegetable oils, salmon, olive oil, hazelnuts, peanut oil, hemp, avocado, almonds, and fish oil.

Aerobics – 40 to 60 minutes of aerobics (jogging, fast walking, swimming, cycling) on alternating days from weight training will help to burn fat and calories, increase physical endurance, strengthen heart and lungs, help control blood lipid levels and blood pressure, increase insulin sensitivity, and enhance energy and ability to cope with stress. Since aerobics on an empty stomach rely on fat for energy, morning time is ideal for aerobics. The level of intensity should be within your target heart range. This means 60% to 85% of your maximum heart rate (you feel the workout is somewhat hard where you feel tired but can continue for the entire 40 to 60 minute period).

9) Weight Training – More muscle mass means a higher resting metabolic rate and more calories burned. Weight training 3 to 4 days per week (less than 1 hour per session with 30 to 60 second rest periods in between sets) will foster high levels of muscle building (anabolic) hormones and minimize muscle wasting (catabolic) hormones. Work each body part once a week (chest and back on day 1, legs on day 3, shoulders and arms on day 5).

10) Multivitamins – A good quality multivitamin / mineral supplement is always advisable for maximizing metabolism, fat loss, and health.

11) Consuming Alcohol in Moderation – Drinking too much alcohol can raise triglyceride levels in your blood and also lead to high blood pressure, heart failure, and increase calorie intake (which can lead to obesity and diabetes).

12) Relaxation – When you are stressed, you are more likely to break away from good habits such as eating healthy foods and exercising regularly. Maintain a relaxed outlook by prioritizing tasks, setting limits, getting enough sleep, and calming your mind through meditation, hobbies, and time spent with loved ones.

This is another video on Diabetes from 1HappyDiabetic.
This video explains the symptoms of High Blood Sugar.
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