Who says diabetics can't eat well?

Who says diabetics can't eat well?
Maintaining a healthy diet is important for everyone, but crucial for
people with diabetes. Following a diet that meets the strict
nutritional requirements of diabetics and does not overshoot on
calories is critical. At the same time, having diabetes does not mean
you lose your head on calorie counting and bid farewell to delicious
food. Here are some yummy meal options that are safe, quick to prepare,
and great to taste
http://www.diabeticsshouldeat.blogspot.com

Dear your question about 'Diabetes.' got me thinking. I know people
personally who have suffered due to this but I guess not everyone would
understand the challenges till faced with similar circumstances.
Anyways, I did a bit of research and found an article which says

'Diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the
blood. It can be caused by too little insulin (a hormone produced by
the pancreas to regulate blood sugar), resistance to insulin, or
both.'. I thought I would share this info with you. Maybe you would
want to read about it there.

I found this article at
'www.medical-health-care-information.com/encyclopedia/D/Diabetes.asp'
Maybe you would want to read more about it there.


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

To understand diabetes, it is important to first understand the normal
process of food metabolism. Several things happen when food is
digested:

A sugar called glucose enters the bloodstream. Glucose is a source of
fuel for the body.
An organ called the pancreas makes insulin. The role of insulin is to
move glucose from the bloodstream into muscle, fat, and liver cells,
where it can be used as fuel.
People with diabetes have high blood glucose. This is because their
pancreas does not make enough insulin or their muscle, fat, and liver
cells do not respond to insulin normally, or both.

Symptoms

High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including
frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and
blurry vision. However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some
people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all.

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:

Increased thirst
Increased urination
Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:

Increased thirst
Increased urination
Increased appetite
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Slow-healing infections
Impotence in men

Treatment

There is no cure for diabetes. The immediate goals are to stabilize
your blood sugar and eliminate the symptoms of high blood sugar. The
long-term goals of treatment are to prolong life, relieve symptoms, and
prevent long-term complications such as heart disease and kidney
failure.



I hope it's helpful in some way to you. Regards,
payal.maheshwari@netlinks.com