|
|
|
A Look at Bariatric Surgery Patients
Individuals who are interested in bariatric surgery need to be aware of the ramifications. Although significant weight loss can be achieved with the procedure, patients need to have realistic weight loss expectations. Even after the surgery, most...
Can Diabetes Be Cured?
Diabetes is a condition where the body, or to be precise the pancreas, loses its ability to create insulin, the chemical necessary to regulate blood sugar levels.
As we take in food, a substance called glucose enters through the...
Eating Healthy Myths Destroyed
All Refined Carbohydrates are Hazardous to Your Health. The average American eats over 300 pounds of sugars each year. Most of this is because of all the sugar that is added to the everyday foods most people eat. Sugars are refined carbohydrates...
Little Known Facts About Changes In Our Diet
To say that Americans are obsessed with dieting is an understatement! Pick up any magazine, tune-in or turn-on any source of advertising and you're bombarded with the latest diet schemes and food fads. More often than not, they are endorsed by some...
Look and Feel Young Even After 40 -- Part 2
In part 1 of this article we uncovered why it is important to
work for optimal health and fitness after 40 years of age. We
also made the case to avoid substance abuse in our most
productive mid-life years.
Furthermore, we noted our families and...
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Is Syndrome X Making You Fat?
Is it getting harder and harder for you to maintain your weight?
Maybe you've noticed significant weight gain despite the fact
that you haven't changed your eating or exercise habits? Do you
exercise every day but can't seem to lose weight? Then, perhaps
Syndrome X is to blame.
Syndrome X is a serious problem that can adversely affect your
health. In addition to weight problems, Syndrome X has been
linked to heart disease, hypoglycemia and menstrual imbalances.
It is also a precursor to developing Diabetes Type 2.
Syndrome X is also referred to as Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolic
Syndrome X and Insulin Resistance. It is a very common disease;
however it is widely overlooked by many medical professionals.
One statistic reveals 1 in 3 people suffer from it.
It works like this, lets say you want to talk to visit your
friend. You knock on his door but he doesn't answer. So what do
you do? You knock again. Still no answer - you knock yet again.
Insulin has the same sort of process. Certain foods cause the
body to make higher levels of insulin than others which produces
not 1 but 2 "knocks". If you are insulin resistant (Syndrome X),
your body cannot process the glucose, therefore the pancreas
tries to make up for it by producing even more insulin. It
thinks "no one is home" and just keeps making more.
The main purpose of glucose is to be used as fuel for the cells
in the body to produce energy. Unprocessed glucose translates
into fat. If the body keeps making it and it's not
being
processed, where does it go? Hips, thighs, stomach, and
buttocks, that's where!
Symdrome X can be blamed in part on genetics in some cases. But
for many it is simply leading an unhealthy lifestyle that is the
culprit. Eating processed foods, too much sugar, not exercising
enough, smoking and stress can be causes of Syndrome X.
So if you don't want to join the over 4 million Americans that
weigh in at over 300 pounds, what can you do? The most important
thing is to exercise - if you currently have an exercise program
keep it up - if not than start one. Drink plenty of water. Don't
eat processed foods, startches, white bread, cookies, cakes,
desserts, sugars etc... Limit your caffeine intake. Eat lots of
vegetables - try to work your way up to having 1/3 of your daily
food be vegetables. One good way to do that is to have veggies
with every meal and make sure you cover 1/3 of the plate with
them.
To see if you are insulin resistant you can ask your doctor to
test your sugar levels. Change what you're eating and get
walking and you'll be amazed at the pounds start to fall off.
The fatigue and fuzziness will start to disappear and in turn
you'll feel much better.
About the author:
Lee Dobbins is the owner of Low Carb Resource
where you can find more about low carb eating, the glycemic
index and dieting. Visit the dieting
article archives for more dieting tips.
|
|
|
|
|
| American Diabetes Association Home Page |
| Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by this disease. Available in English and Spanish. |
| www.diabetes.org |
|
| Diabetes Information - American Diabetes Association |
| The American Diabetes Association recommends the FPG because it is easier, ... Take the first steps toward better diabetes care by visiting the Diabetes ... |
| www.diabetes.org |
|
| Diabetes UK home page - Diabetes UK |
| Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the ... |
| www.diabetes.org.uk |
|
| Canadian Diabetes Association |
| To promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service, and advocacy. |
| www.diabetes.ca |
|
| Diabetes information including treating type 2 diabetes at ... |
| Offers dietary recommendations, including recipes and tips on managing blood sugar levels. From GlaxoSmithKline. |
| www.diabetes.com |
|
| Diabetes |
| Web site for Diabetes. ... publishes Diabetes. Stanford University Libraries' HighWire Press ® assists in the publication of Diabetes Online ... |
| diabetes.diabetesjournals.org |
|
| CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource |
| The diabetes information homepage of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provided by the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation. |
| www.cdc.gov |
|
| CDC - Health Topic: Diabetes |
| Diabetes · Diabetes and Research Diagnostics · Diabetes Surveillance Report · FAQ's on Diabetes · Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon ... |
| www.cdc.gov |
|
| National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse |
| Provides educational materials to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, health care professionals, and the general public. |
| diabetes.niddk.nih.gov |
|
| Diabetes mellitus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| For diabetes mellitus in pets, see diabetes in cats and dogs. ... Type 1 diabetes mellitus - formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM), ... |
| en.wikipedia.org |
|
| MedlinePlus: Diabetes |
| (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - Links to PDF ... Select services and providers for Diabetes in your area. ... |
| www.nlm.nih.gov |
|
| MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diabetes |
| Diabetes affects about 18 million Americans. There are many risk factors for ... These levels are considered to be risk factors for type 2 diabetes and its ... |
| www.nlm.nih.gov |
|
| Diabetes |
| What to expect from your diabetes diagnosis? Get up-to-the-minute information about medications, insulin, blood sugar management, nutrition requirements, ... |
| diabetes.about.com |
|
| WebMD Diabetes Health Center - Information on Type 1 and Type 2 ... |
| Find in-depth information here about diabetes prevention, diet, ... Study Shows Burned-Out Staffers More Likely to Get Type 2 DiabetesGo To Article ... |
| www.webmd.com |
|
| WebMD Health - 404 Error |
| Allergies|Anxiety Disorders|Arthritis|Asthma|Back Pain|Bipolar Disorder|Cancer|Children's Health|Cholesterol|Depression| Diabetes|Diet & Nutrition|Erectile ... |
| www.webmd.com |
|
| Diabetes Overview |
| Defines diabetes, including the various types and treatments. Provides information on the impact and cost of the disease, its increasing prevalence, ... |
| www.niddk.nih.gov |
|
| Diabetes News - The New York Times |
| A free collection of articles about diabetes published in The New York Times. |
| topics.nytimes.com |
|
| children with DIABETES Online Community |
| An online community for kids, families, and adults with diabetes, featuring message boards, chat rooms, and questions/answers from medical professionals. |
| www.childrenwithdiabetes.com |
|
| International Diabetes Institute - Diabetes Research, Education ... |
| The International Diabetes Institute is the leading national and international centre for diabetes research, diabetes education and diabetes care. |
| www.diabetes.com.au |
|
| Diabetes New Zealand |
| Educates and informs people about diabetes, its treatment, prevention, and cure of diabetes. |
| www.diabetes.org.nz |
|
|