How To Manage Diabetes On A Budget

October 17, 2023May 22, 2016 by Maureen

My mother-in-law Mary whom I have mentioned in a number of articles bought me this bag for my birthday many years ago and every time I use it I think of her.

She is a great women for spotting a bargain and has good taste too!I really like the colour and style of this bag what do you think?

Since starting this website I havent had as much money to spend as I did previously when working in Teva Pharmaceuticals so I have learned to spot a bargain myself too!

Myself and Mary were in Arboretum Garden Centre a few years back and we both spotted a bargain,a lovely dog shopping bag which we both bought I still have mine and it is in good condition.See the photo below.

I still enjoy looking for a bargain or two I recently bought a few days ago a lovely green shell plate in Dove Hill which is the new name for Blarney Woollen Mills for only six euros it was reduced by fifty percent.

shell plate I got in Blarney for six euros!

I am not earning much money from this website yet so I very rarely spend money on myself.Most of my clothes I have had for years,the last time I got a new outfit was from my sister Joan she bought me a lovely dress!What do you think?

A new dress that my sister Joan bought me !

The great thing about this dress is it’s easy to wear and it needs no ironing and my twin sister is another women for spotting a bargain!

My favourite morning breakfast TV show is Ireland AM!

I especially enjoy the clothes section as it gives me some great ideas of how to organise my wardrobe and mix and match the clothes I already have without having to buy anymore new items which saves me a lot of money !

I got the idea for this outfit by copying what one of the model’s in Ireland AM was wearing 😊

I am very lucky that my husband is great at DIY and gardening as he is a fairly thrifty man himself especially when he is haggling over the price of an item!

I use to do my grocery shopping in Tesco when I worked in Teva Pharmaceuticals now I do my food shopping in Lidl and sometimes pick up a few things in Aldi but very rarely.

Brendan my husband enjoys going round Lidl and Aldi looking for bargains especially in DIY and gardening.He also searches online for the cheapest deals especially for holiday deals.

So its great fun looking for bargains and managing healthcare costs on a budget if you have time and energy to do so!

However not everyone has the time so I created the following article to help people!

I hope you all find it helpful!

Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol can affect both quality and quantity of life, if not treated. These conditions do not discriminate ,they can affect all age groups and all ethnic groups.

If you have diabetes, there is no getting around the fact that taking care of yourself can be expensive. The cost of medical care, diabetes medications and supplies.

These expenses can be difficult to manage even in the best of times. In hard times it can seem impossible.

If you start skipping doctor’s appointments, medications, or blood sugar monitoring without telling your doctor or pharmacist, the consequences can be downright scary.

Unchecked sky-high blood sugar levels in diabetics with type 1 diabetes can cause diabetic ketoacidosis, a dangerous condition that occurs when your body doesn’t have enough insulin and starts breaking down fat for energy. It ultimately makes your blood so acidic it can kill you.

A night in the emergency room or a week in the hospital can rack up a lot of money in health care costs.

If you need to make a change in your diabetes treatment plan because of financial strains, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first—they’ll likely find a way to help.

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If you’re one of the millions of people suffering from diabetes, you may be looking for ways to save money on health insurance and other diabetes-related health costs. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to keep your diabetes and your health care costs under control.

Even on a limited income, there are many cost-effective ways to control this condition, such as increasing physical activity and making better dietary choices and taking a look at the use of various herbs/spices, instead of salt to flavour food.

Having diabetes mellitus (DM), means your body is not effectively using the insulin it is producing to metabolize your food, and it is not producing as much as insulin as it should.

Diabetes, if uncontrolled, can affect the heart, kidneys and eyes over time.

There are two main types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2.

Type 1 diabetes requires treatment with insulin because the pancreas cannot produce insulin, while Type 2 diabetes can be treated in its early stages by taking pills.

So how does one deal with diabetes on a low budget?

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Eating well and exercising more can often reverse Type 2 diabetes, or at least reduce your need for medication

Even small health tweaks can pay huge dividends. In one study, people at high risk of diabetes who lost 7% of their body weight through dietary changes and exercise reduced their Type 2 diabetes risk by 58%.

Under your doctor’s advice, you may be able to delay the need for pricey prescriptions and daily home blood sugar testing with smart lifestyle changes.

Losing weight, eating more foods packed with certain nutrients—including fiber and omega-3s—and exercising at least a few times a week can steady blood sugar levels to a point where you may not need medication or can start on a lower dosage which is true for Type 2 diabetes only not for Type 1 diabetes.

Exercise just 30 minutes daily has been shown to maintain weight or even cause weight loss.

And exercise can increase insulin sensitivity, meaning less insulin is needed to control your blood sugar.

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How To Eat Healthy On A Budget

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You can cut food costs by eating more meals at home and by making sure they feature some of the healthiest foods from your supermarket , foods like whole grains, fruits,vegetables and beans.

Packing your lunch, snacks, drinks and other meals is less expensive and way healthier than eating out.

Make it a habit to cook at home, rather than eating out at the last minute.

Generally, you can feed an entire family of four for the same price as buying food for one or two people at a restaurant.

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By cooking yourself, you also gain the benefit of knowing exactly what is in your food.

Fruits and vegetables are a source of dietary energy (calories), they provide key nutrients at a reasonable cost.

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Don’t be afraid to buy frozen vegetables in the freezer section of your local grocery store .

Sure, I love fresh vegetables, but since frozen veggies are picked and then frozen at peak ripeness (and thus most nutritionally dense), they are often a better value while being edible for months longer.

Fresh fruits, berries and vegetables are usually in season only a few months per year, and are sometimes rather expensive.

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Quick-frozen produce is usually just as nutritious. It is cheaper, available all year and is usually sold in large bags.

Frozen produce is great to use when cooking, making smoothies, or as toppings for oatmeal or yogurt.

Furthermore, you gain the advantage of being able to take out only what you’re about to use. The rest will be kept safe from spoiling in the freezer.

You will find that if you take advantage of healthy foods on sale (especially buy one get one free deals), many foods that are listed here will suddenly become great value!

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Easy Low Cost Healthy Meals

How to feed your whole family: A healthy, balanced diet with very little money

1.Stir-fry: Heat a little vegetable oil/olive oil in a frying pan. Add diced chicken breast or pork loin and brown.

Add chopped vegetables of your choice and sauté until tender-crisp. Season with a splash of low-sodium soy sauce . Serve over cooked brown rice. Complete the meal with a dish of mandarin oranges and a glass of milk.

2.Casserole: Place 4 cups cooked brown pasta in a casserole dish. Add 2 cups of beans.

Add 2 cups green beans (drained) or broccoli (thawed and drained). Add 1 can diced tomatoes with juice and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste. Combine.

Bake for 30-45 minutes in 350 degree oven until hot and bubbly (and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees). Serve with apple slices and a glass of milk.

3.Omelet: Cook up eggs with your choice of fillings: veggies and shredded cheese, . Serve with orange slices and whole wheat toast.

4.Tuna//Egg Salad: Mix canned tuna or salmon, or hard cooked eggs with diced veggies of your choice (celery, onion, bell peppers, carrots, etc.) in a medium bowl.

Coat lightly with low fat mayonnaise and mustard or salad dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve on toasted brown bread, in a whole-grain wrap or on top of a leafy green salad. Complete the meal with peaches and plums and a glass of milk.

5.Smoothie: Blend together 1 cup yogurt, 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, and 1/2 cup milk.

6.Stuffed Potato: “Bake” a potato in the microwave. Slit the potato open and top with 1 teaspoon soft light butter. Add lowfat cheese and a dollop of salsa. Serve with carrot sticks and grapes.

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How To Save Money On Health Insurance And Diabetes Care

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1.Eli Lilly & Company offers a program called “LillyTruAssist” to provide insulin to those in need. Visit http://lillytruassist.com/.

2.The Charles Ray III Diabetes Association provides meters, strips and pump supplies to those who cannot afford them. To learn more, go to http://www.cr3diabetes.org/.

3.The Foundation for Health Coverage Education helps people without insurance to locate public and private assistance programs. Their website (www.coverageforall.org) has a simple eligibility checklist.

4.Needymeds runs a web site, www.needymeds.com, that provides up-to-date information on nearly 200 patient assistance programs run by drug manufacturers.

5.Novo Nordisk offers a Patient Assistance Program that provides free insulin, pen needles, and glucagon kits for those who fail to qualify for government-sponsored programs, do not have private insurance, and fall below a certain income level. Go to http://novonordisk-us.com/documents/section_frontpage/document/pap_diabetescare.asp to apply.

6.Sanofi has an assistance program for paying for Lantus at http://www.lantus.com/hcp/paying-for-lantus/patient-assistance-programs.

7.Script Relief is a prescription drug savings program that can offer discounts of up to 75% on some prescriptions. You can visit http://scriptrelief.com/ for more information.

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Diabetes And Urinary Tract Infections

December 16, 2019May 15, 2016 by Maureen

Urinary Tract Infections, UTI’s and Bladder Pain: Volume 1

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, occur when bacteria or other bugs invade your body’s drainage system. Normally, your immune defenses banish these bugs before they can grow and multiply.

A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection that grows within the urinary tract – anywhere from the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder and through to the urethra.

The kidneys are a pair of small organs that lie on either side of the spine at about waist level.

They have several important functions in the body, including removing waste and excess water from the blood and eliminating them as urine.

These functions make them important in the regulation of blood pressure.

Kidneys are also very sensitive to changes in blood sugar levels and blood pressure and electrolyte balance.

Both diabetes and hypertension can cause damage to these organs.

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Two ureters, narrow tubes about 10 inches long, drain urine from each kidney into the bladder.

The bladder is a small saclike organ that collects and stores urine.

When the urine reaches a certain level in the bladder, we experience the sensation that we have to void, then the muscle lining the bladder can be voluntarily contracted to expel the urine.

The urethra is a small tube connecting the bladder with the outside of the body.

A muscle called the urinary sphincter, located at the junction of the bladder and the urethra, must relax at the same time the bladder contracts to expel urine.

Any part of this system can become infected. As a rule, the farther up in the urinary tract the infection is located, the more serious it is.

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The upper urinary tract is composed of the kidneys and ureters.

Infection in the upper urinary tract generally affects the kidneys (pyelonephritis), which can cause fever, chills,nausea, vomiting, and other severe symptoms.

Unfortunately, if you have diabetes, you are up to twice as likely as those without the disease to develop these often painful infections. They’re especially common among women.

Women with diabetes are about two to three times more likely to have bacteria in their bladders than women without diabetes (interestingly, the same does not appear to be true for men).

There also seems to be an increased risk of the infection spreading upwards into the kidneys in diabetic patients, and diabetic women with urinary tract infections are also more likely to require hospitalization than non-diabetic women.

Why Are People With Diabetes More Prone To UTI?

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There are likely several reasons.

First, people with diabetes may have poor circulation, which reduces the ability of white blood cells to travel in the body and fight off any kind of infection.

Diabetes impairs some parts of your immune response. You have fewer white blood cells and T cells to fight off invading bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

For the same reason, diabetics often develop UTIs caused by less commonly encountered germs. Routine antibiotics may be ineffective.

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Symptoms,Signs And Treatment of UTI

Symptoms of urinary tract infections often include, pain while voiding, blood in the urine, and increased urgency and frequency of urination.

Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and pain in the back and rib region.

Urinary tract infections may be diagnosed from symptoms alone or in conjunction with laboratory analysis of a urine sample.

You should see your doctor if you have any of these signs or symptoms:

1.Burning feeling when you urinate

2.Frequent or intense urges to urinate, even when you have little urine to pass

3.Pain in your back or lower abdomen

4.Cloudy, dark, bloody, or unusual-smelling urine

5.Fever or chills

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Women are more likely to get UTIs than men are. When men get UTIs, however, they’re often serious and hard to treat.

UTIs can be especially dangerous for older people and pregnant women, as well as for those with diabetes and those who have difficulty urinating.

The doctor may ask you how much fluid you drink, and if you have pain or a burning feeling when you urinate, or if you have difficulty urinating.

Women may be asked about the type of birth control they use.

You’ll need to urinate into a cup so the urine can be tested.

In addition, your doctor may need to take pictures of your kidneys with an x ray or ultrasound and look into your bladder with an instrument called a cystoscope.

If you have a UTI, your doctor can look through a microscope and find bacteria in a sample of your urine.

If the bacteria are hard to see, the doctor may let them grow for a day or two in a culture. Then the doctor can see exactly which kind of bacteria you have and choose an antibiotic that kills them.

The doctor may use either x rays, sound waves (ultrasound), or CT scan to view your bladder or kidneys. These pictures can show stones, blockage, or swelling.

The urethra and bladder can be seen from the inside with a cystoscope, which is a thin tube with lenses like a microscope.

The tube is inserted into the urinary tract through the urethra.

Once it is determined that your symptoms have been caused by an infection, your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic.

Antibiotics can kill the bacteria causing the infection. The antibiotic prescribed will depend on the type of bacteria found.

For simple infections, you’ll be given 3 days of therapy.

For more serious infections, you’ll be given a prescription for 7 days or longer.

Be sure to follow your instructions carefully and completely. If you have any allergies to drugs, be sure your doctor knows what they are.

Will UTIs Come Back?

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Sometimes. Most healthy women don’t have repeat infections. However, about one out of every five women who get a UTI will get another one. Some women get three or more UTIs a year.

Men frequently get repeat infections. Anyone who has diabetes or a problem that makes it difficult to urinate may get repeat infections.

If you get repeat infections, talk with your doctor about special treatment plans. Your doctor may refer you to a urologist, a doctor who specializes in urinary problems.

Your doctor may have you take antibiotics over a longer period to help prevent repeat infections.

Some doctors give patients who get frequent UTIs a supply of antibiotics to be taken at the first sign of infection. Make sure you understand what your doctor tells you about taking the antibiotic and do exactly that.

Men may need to take antibiotics for a longer time. Bacteria can hide deep in prostate tissue. Men shouldn’t take their spouse’s pills and think they will cure the infection.

See a doctor for treatment that fits your needs.

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Prevention Of UTI

Changing some of your daily habits may help you avoid UTIs.

1.Drink lots of fluid to flush the bacteria from your system. Water is best. Try for 6 to 8 glasses a day.

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2.Drink cranberry juice or take vitamin C. Both increase the acid in your urine so bacteria can’t grow easily. Cranberry juice also makes your bladder wall slippery, so bacteria can’t stick to it.

3.Urinate frequently and go when you first feel the urge. Bacteria can grow when urine stays in the bladder too long.

4.Urinate shortly after sex. This can flush away bacteria that might have entered your urethra during sex.

5.After using the toilet, always wipe from front to back, especially after a bowel movement.

6.Wear cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothes so that air can keep the area dry. Avoid tight-fitting jeans and nylon underwear, which trap moisture and can help bacteria grow.

7.For women, using a diaphragm or spermicide for birth control can lead to UTIs by increasing bacteria growth.

If you have trouble with UTIs, consider modifying your birth control method.

Unlubricated condoms or spermicidal condoms increase irritation and help bacteria cause symptoms.

Consider switching to lubricated condoms without spermicide or using a nonspermicidal lubricant.

8.If you have diabetes, be aware of changes in the frequency and/or urgency of your impulses to urinate, as well as for incontinence, infections, or other symptoms that might indicate a problem.

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9.A voiding diary is a simple tool that anyone can use to keep track of these signs. Write down the date, time, and estimated amount of urine you pass.

Also included in the diary should be any additional voiding symptoms that occur, such as episodes of incontinence or needing to rush to the bathroom with little warning.

If you find that you’re voiding less often than every three or four hours, see your health-care provider, armed with the information in your voiding diary.

10. Your urine can change color for a variety of reasons, including from the medications you take, so pay close attention to it to monitor your overall health. One key thing to note is that if your urine is typically a darker yellow, your body is dehydrated, so you need to step up your water intake.

11.Urinate before sex and promptly after: Also, drink a full glass of water to help flush bacteria. This can help minimize bacteria buildup and reduce your risk of getting a UTI.

12.Don’t use douches or feminine hygiene sprays or powders: As a general rule, do not use any product containing perfumes in the genital area.

13.Shower instead of a bath: Take showers and avoid prolonged baths. Bath water may fairly quickly become contaminated by the bather’s own skin florae. Sitting in a tub allows bacteria to reach the bladder opening area.

14.Use tampons for your period: Tampons are advised during the menstrual period rather than sanitary napkins or pads because they keep the bladder opening area drier than a sanitary pad, thereby limiting bacterial overgrowth.

15.Sugary foods and beverages. Biscuits,sweets , soda, and other foods and drinks made with refined sugar or high-fructose corn syrup create an environment in which bacteria thrive and multiply, making infection more likely. Try to stick to natural sources of sugar like fresh fruits.

16.Coffee, tea, cola, and alcohol. All of these beverages can irritate the bladder and make a UTI more likely.

17.When engaging in physical activity and exercise, make sure to empty the bladder frequently and drink plenty of water and other fluids.

18.An estrogen vaginal cream may help increase resistance to bladder infections.

An estrogen cream for the vagina may be suggested for women after menopause even if an oral estrogen supplement or patch has already been prescribed. The cream helps keep the tissues around the bladder healthy and more resistant to infection.

19.Don’t hang around in a wet bathing suit or on a damp towel. Get into dry stuff as soon as you can.

20.Antibiotics: Our preoccupation with a quick fix is partially to blame.

Although sometimes necessary, antibiotics are often over-prescribed for conditions they cannot help with.

Antibiotics wipe out bacteria, both bad (pathogenic) and beneficial, protective ones (probiotics). When the urinary tract and gastrointestinal systems have no probiotics in them, they are left unprotected against invading pathogenic bacteria .

With diligence and careful self-monitoring, someone with diabetes may be able to delay or completely avoid having diabetes-related bladder problems that require catheterization or other medical attention.

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Importance Of Vitamin D For Diabetics

December 16, 2019May 7, 2016 by Maureen

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Vitamin D is an important chemical in the body that helps transport calcium from digested food in the stomach to the blood stream, so it can keep bones strong.

There are two ways the body gets vitamin D,exposure to UV radiation and ingesting foods or supplements that contain vitamin D.

Studies have shown that people who have the lowest vitamin D levels in their blood are at an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Do people who develop diabetes just happen to be deficient in vitamin D, or do low levels of vitamin D cause the disease?

Will supplementation with vitamin D prevent diseases, and can it be used to treat diseases such as diabetes?

In the past, the major source of vitamin D for humans was exposure to sunlight. One possible cause of the current widespread vitamin D deficiency is the lack of sunlight exposure. Another possible cause is a lack of dietary sources of vitamin D.

A barrier to sunshine exposure include fear of skin cancer, which has led to an increased use of sunscreen, hats, and other sun barriers.

I was out in Tramore last week for a look around the stalls,the funfair and The Strand!

The stalls were full of different trinkets such as wooden plaques,eyebrow jewellery,cloth bangels,different types of metal rings that the stall owner explained were made from Sheffield steel,chrome,resin and stainless steel!

There was also handkerchiefs with all different designs and colours!

There was plenty of people looking at the stalls and I asked one women if she knew anything about the bangles and how they were made but like me she didnt know!

Do any of you know how to make cloth bangles if so can you tell me how!

After I had a look at the stalls I went into the funfair where I had a look around at all of the amusements!

I thought the helter skelter looked the scariest and I remembered the bumper cars from my childhood!

My brother Jamieson always drove the car for me and my twin sister Joan!

I saw a young boy throwing balls at skittles trying to win a prize unfortunately he did not win anything!

I also saw a young man and his son bungee jumping it looked great fun!

I think that this bungee jumping looks like great exercise!

I then went into the kiddies corner where there was numerous amusements which they seem to enjoy!

See below a slideshow of the kiddies corner!

After that I saw a man organising the mini cars into a line to get ready for the next customers!

The best photo I took was the one of the bumper boats I think it is great what do you think?

The next place I stopped was the minion slide where a little girl was having a great time and two young women were overseeing the slide to make sure the children were safe!

Next I saw a group of people enjoying the sun and taking a selfie!

Next I stopped at the Future Dance amusement and they were waiting for the machine to start.

I dont think I would like this amusement as I am afraid of heights!

I then went to the Mystery Hotel where I saw people quequing for tickets!

I passed the Freak Out amusement but it was very quiet!

There was three ladies relaxing and enjoying the sun in front of the bumper cars!

Then I came across the spooky ghost train!

The jungle river looks like a Safari Adventure!

I then went further along the fairground to the minigolf area where I saw a women sitting on a bench waiting to play golf!

See below a slideshow of the mini golf area!

After that I went to the railway station and saw a mini train going past and the driver said hello as I walked passed!

Then I came across Pinda’s,the donut stall where people were queueing for donuts!

The next thing I stopped at was a Game of Skill where a few people were trying to win a big Teddy Bear!

Next I saw the baby bumper cars where there were a good lot of children having fun!

Next I passed another kids amusement called Dubai Rounders!

A girl and her grandmother were looking at the spinning saucers!

The next place I stopped was the crazy boot!

The next place I stopped is the bouncy trampoline!

I then saw a little girl looking at the Waltzers!

I saw the Minion Carousel with two little boys riding the horses with their parents watching!

I passed another Game of Skill with a little boy and his mother watching the father playing the game!

I dont know wether he won I hope he did!

Next I saw the Teapot and Cups it was quite busy!

Next I saw the flying elephants which all the children seem to love!

Next I saw the Cinderella Carousel!

I saw a young man win a big purple dinosaur at Planet Hollywood!

Then I came to the end of my time at the funfair when I reached the Park Shop!

Next I passed the Frisbee amusement there were a group of young people enjoying themselves!

Next I saw one women posing with Felonious Gru and two minions while her friend took the photo!

I passed a stall with different stuffed animals where a young boy was looking at the different animals!

I exited the funfair then wandered down the main street in Tramore where I passed the Arcade where I took a number of photos!

The next place I passed was a chipper called Mossimo’s,there was a family of three eating some chips outside the chipper and enjoying the sun!

Next I passed The Gift Box where a lot of people were congregating outside!

Next I passed Strand Leisure where there was a couple outside!

Then I passed Piper’s Cafe!

Next I passed The Holiday shops!

Next was Bobby’s a newsagents!

I then came across a man with his little daughter and two little terrier dogs!

I then passed The Ranch restaurant!

I then saw a man sitting outside The Shanty Bar & Cafe!

I passed a number of B&B’s on the way to the Majestic Hotel where I was going to have lunch!

This is a beautiful picture of the outside of The Majestic Hotel!

See below a showcase of the outside of The Majestic Hotel!

Then I entered the hotel for a bite to eat and to relax and unwind!

As you enter the hotel there is a beautiful picture of a lovely woman!

Here is another picture of another beautiful women!

A beautiful Art Decor painting!

Another lovely green ArtDecor Painting!

I then came across a selection of brochures!

I then saw the door to their Lakeside Room!

Next I saw a light Decor feature!

I then saw a nice lady working hard at the reception area!

Then I came across the lounge area where people were eating lunch!

There is a nice reception area!

They have a lovely selection of jewellry!

I came across another peaceful place to relax and unwind!

See below for a selection of Majestic Wedding Reception photos!

Another nice sitting area!

A selection of old photographs!

Another nice seating area with two nice pictures of boats!

Next I saw a selection of old photographs of Tramore in the 1900’s!

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Then I went into The Majestic Lounge Bar!

I went into the lounge bar where people were eating lunch and relaxing with a pint!

See below a slideshow of the Majestic Bar!

As I was waiting in the bar people were ordering lunch and having a chat!

Then I went outside and ordered a meal,see below a slideshow of the outside area of the Majestic Hotel!

I ordered some fish goujons ,salad and french fries!

I really enjoyed the meal,the fish was delicious,I found the salad refreshing and the french fries were demolished because I was hungry!

I then went into the ladies to check my blood sugar level and took four units of novorapid insulin,two units for the goujons and two units for the french fries!

There was a lovely black and white photo of a group of photographers!

I really like it! What do you think?

After my lunch I strolled down passed the bus station and passed a nice looking lady in a lovely red and pink dress!

I passed als a local newsagents and the tourist information office on the other side of the street!

Next I made my way down to the Strand which was full of people enjoying the good weather!

I then passed a group of people on the sidewalk feeding the pigeons!

See below a selection of photos of the Strand!

After leaving the Strand I headed on to the carpark where I left my car and intended to go home,when I saw at a distance some seagulls flying over head and children running after them!

I walked across the carpark and saw the Ocean View pub at a distance!

After that I saw seagulls and ducks in the river behind Tramore Funfair Park!

I then came across a great playground called All Aboard Inclusion Playpark Tramore!

See below a slideshow of The All Aboard Park!

I left the park then I saw the back of the Funfair at a distance and it looked impressive!

Next I came across paddle boats along the river,I think they are part of the Fairground!

After that I spotted some ballon boats in the river!

I then left Tramore and headed home to Mooncoin!

Environmental factors such as fewer hours of sun exposure during the winter also decrease vitamin D exposure.

There is growing evidence that vitamin D deficiency could be a contributing factor in the development Type 2 diabetes.

Evidence indicates that vitamin D improves insulin resistance.

Furthermore, vitamin D plays an important part in the regulation of calcium.

Importance of Calcium and Vitamin D

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Calcium is the most common mineral found in our bones and helps to give them strength and rigidity. Calcium is also particularly important at the time of menopause, because calcium absorption slows down, due to low levels of oestrogen.

A deficiency in Calcium can cause bones to become brittle and therefore they break very easily. The heart, nerves and muscles rely on calcium. Calcium is also necessary for your body to form blood clots.

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Who is at risk of low vitamin D levels?

Babies who are just fed breast milk, consume little vitamin D3, especially if the mother is vitamin D3 deficient.

Those who continuously wear sun block, moisturisers or make up that have sun block in them.

Those with darker skin (e.g. Africans) do not absorb vitamin D3 from the sun, as easily as lighter skinned people.

Those who have gastrointestinal disorders such as Coeliac Disease (Gluten/wheat sensitivity), Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis,or Primary Biliary cirrhosis and Type 2 diabetics.

Those, who do not get the recommended daily amounts of Vitamin D3 from the sun or through food sources.

Vitamin D Requirements and Dietary Source

Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. Some foods are naturally rich in vitamin D such as fatty fish such as salmon and tuna,dairy products such as skimmed milk!

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Vitamin D and Immune Function

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Vitamin D is crucial to activating our immune defenses!

Vitamin D has been used to treat infections such as tuberculosis before the advent of effective antibiotics.

Tuberculosis patients were sent to sanatoriums where treatment included exposure to sunlight which directly killed the tuberculosis.

Cod liver oil, a rich source of vitamin D has also been employed as a treatment for tuberculosis!

There is increasing evidence linking vitamin D deficiency and autoimmune diseases including multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), diabetes mellitus (DM), inflammatory bowel disease and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

You may find it surprising that vitamin D is so important for your health, especially if you’re still under the impression that it’s mostly a nutrient for your bones.

Most people also think that vitamin D is really a vitamin, but in reality, the active form of vitamin D is one of the most potent hormones in your body, and regulates more genes and bodily functions than any other hormone yet discovered!

Without this hormone, you could die, and indeed, many do die from vitamin D deficiency-related causes.

Vitamin D could rightly be described as a “miracle nutrient” for your immune system!

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The only way to know for sure if you’re vitamin D deficient is via blood testing. However, there are some signs and symptoms to be aware of as well.

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Testing For Vitamin D

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Having blood tests to measure the amount of vitamin D in your blood is the only way to know if you’re getting enough vitamin D or not. The blood test you need is called a 25(OH)D blood test.

You can get a blood test at your doctors or you can do an in-home test or get a test at a laboratory. All of these methods of testing should give you accurate results.

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Prevention Of Vitamin D Deficiency

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1. Sun exposure

Sun exposure is the best natural source of vitamin D. During the summer months spending a few minutes in the sun is the best way for your body to produce vitamin D. It is unlikely that your skin will make vitamin D in the winter months. But, the body can store enough to last between 30 – 60 days!

Because UV exposure is also linked to skin cancer getting a balance between safe sun exposure and vitamin D production is important!

You don’t need to spend hours in the sun to produce enough vitamin D.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

A.Never let your skin redden or burn to get vitamin D!

B.Take extra care if you have fair skin because you are more at risk of sunburn!

C.Never use a sunbed to increase your vitamin D levels!

D.It is important to protect your skin to reduce skin cancer risk!

2. Eating a healthy balanced diet

Vitamin D Diet Benefits: Sunshine, Best Foods, & Disease Prevention

Choosing foods that contain vitamin D is an important part of maintaining a healthy vitamin D level. The best foods to help with this are:

Cod liver oil

Oily fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel and fresh tuna

Other foods with small amounts of vitamin D include:

Egg yolks

Breakfast cereals that have added vitamin D – look at the ingredients to check the level!

Skimmed Milk with added vitamin D!

If you don’t know your vitamin D levels, or you have never had your vitamin D levels tested, I urge you to consider doing so very soon, as simply assuming your levels are in the healthy range is quite risky.

Vitamin D deficiency is at epidemic proportions in many regions around the world today, largely because people do not spend enough time in the sun to facilitate this important process of vitamin D production.

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Water And Diabetes

July 20, 2020April 12, 2016 by Maureen

Your Body’s Many Cries for Water: You’re Not Sick; You’re Thirsty: Don’t Treat Thirst with Medications

Until recently I drank a lot of diet soda drinks since I found out they are bad for everyone I decided to drink water instead.This happened about a year ago and I havent looked back since.

I feel a lot healthier,have lost a lot of weight and I am more active than before.See below all the health benefits of drinking water and you will be a healthier person than before.I recommend you give it a try you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Research is finding that those who consume artificial sweeteners in diet drinks exhibit the same traits of obesity, elevated blood sugars as those who drink sweetened drinks like sodas and commercially-sweetened teas.

This is not meant to encourage the consumption of sweetened drinks, but rather to encourage drinking fresh water, green tea, or all natural lime or lemon water instead.

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It’s been shown that those who consume drinks sweetened with artificial sweeteners also tend to crave more sweets and more calories overall than those who avoid them.

Drinking naturally unsweetened liquids like water can help control those sweet cravings.

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Women need approximately 91 ounces of water per day and men need about 125 ounces.

About 80 percent of this fluid comes from drinking water and other fluid-containing beverages, while the other 20 percent of your daily need comes from fluid-containing foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables.

Prolonged physical activity, hot weather, dry weather, and illness can all increase your need for water.

Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disease that causes frequent urination.

The large volume of urine is diluted, mostly water. To make up for lost water, a person with DI may feel the need to drink large amounts and is likely to urinate frequently, even at night, which can disrupt sleep and, on occasion, cause bedwetting.

Because of the excretion of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine, people with DI may quickly become dehydrated if they do not drink enough water.

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Dehydration And Diabetes

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Dehydration is caused by not drinking enough fluid or by losing more fluid than you take in.

Fluid is lost through sweat, tears, vomiting, urine or diarrhoea.

The severity of dehydration can depend on a number of factors, such as climate, level of physical activity and diet.

If you have diabetes, you’re at risk of becoming dehydrated because you have high levels of glucose in your bloodstream.

Your kidneys will try to get rid of the glucose by creating more urine, so your body becomes dehydrated from going to the toilet more frequently.

Dehydration occurs because there is too much water lost, not enough water taken in, or most commonly, a combination of the two.

Some other conditions that cause thirst increases include allergies, the flu, the common cold, almost anything that causes a fever, and dehydration caused by vomiting or diarrhea.

Diarrhea: Diarrhea is the most common reason for a person to lose excess amounts of water. A significant amount of water can be lost with each bowel movement. Worldwide, more than four million children die each year because of dehydration from diarrhea.

Vomiting: Vomiting can also be a cause of fluid loss. Not only can an individual lose fluid in the vomitus, but it may be difficult to replace water by drinking because of that same nausea and vomiting.

Sweat: The body can lose significant amounts of water in the form of sweat when it tries to cool

In most people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, the thirst builds slowly enough that it is often incredibly difficult to notice until other symptoms present themselves or until the point of major dehydration.

When glucose becomes hyper-concentrated in your bloodstream, usually about 200mg/dL – though this number varies from person to person, your kidney loses the ability to reuptake (pull out) glucose from water.

Under normal circumstances, almost all glucose is pulled out of urine and back into the body (as is most of the water, though this depends on how hydrated you are).

Since the body can no longer pull glucose out from water in your kidneys, the osmotic pressure (the pressure that builds between a liquid with a high concentration of of solutes and a liquid with a low concentration) builds up.

Eventually, it gets so high that water can no longer be absorbed back into your bloodstream, and is in fact being absorbed out of your bloodstream.

Increased thirst, itself, might seem like a minor problem. The underlying dehydration that causes it, however, is incredibly serious.

Immediate effects of not treating severe diabetes-related dehydration can include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and fainting.

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For people with diabetes, dehydration can also cause diabetic ketoacidosis.

DKA is a condition that causes naturally-occurring acids to build up in the body and can lead to coma, organ failure, or even death.

Even more problematic, severe dehydration actually causes blood sugar levels to rise faster than normal.

Part of the reason for this is that the kidneys slowly begin to produce less urine than usual in the presence of prolonged dehydration, and so won’t be able to expel as much excess glucose.

A less well-known reason is that dehydration causes the body to release adrenaline and other hormones that act as insulin blockers.

For those with Type 2 diabetes, the effect is as if their diabetes had suddenly kicked into overdrive, and glucose stops being broken down almost completely.

If you notice any prolonged symptoms of dehydration, you should immediately schedule an appointment with your doctor.

If the symptoms include lack of consciousness, shock, or severe impairment, contact emergency service immediately.

The body loses about 10 to 12 cups of water daily—even during sleep—through breathing, perspiration and in body wastes.

The best way to replace these cups of water is to simply drink more.

Water enters the blood stream more rapidly than other drinks.

Foods high in water content, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, also help, but beverages such as tea, coffee and certain soft drinks are actually detrimental if they contain caffeine, which leaches water from the body.

Experts say you should not wait until you are thirsty to replenish your body’s water supply, as dehydration may have already set in by the time you notice.

Instead, begin drinking water early in the day, when it helps your body get moving.

People with diabetes should strive for at least eight glasses, or up to 12 or more (as much as a quart an hour) if you are physically active or exercising.

If you need a reminder, drink a glass after every trip you make to the bathroom.

You can detect whether you’re consuming enough water, as your urine color should be pale, almost clear. A dark yellow color means you need more fluids.

Even if you don’t have symptoms of dehydration, drinking plenty of water is an important part of managing a healthy blood glucose level, and staying healthy in general.

Health Benefits Of Drinking Water

Drinking Water May Cut Risk of High Blood Sugar

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As water contains no carbohydrate or calories, it is the perfect drink for people with diabetes.

The bodies of people with diabetes require more fluid when blood glucose levels are high. This can lead to the kidneys attempting to excrete excess sugar through urine.

Water will not raise blood glucose levels, which is why it is so beneficial to drink when people with diabetes have high blood sugar, as it enables more glucose to be flushed out of the blood.

People who drink less than a couple of glasses of water each day may be more likely to develop abnormally high blood sugar, research suggests.

When the researchers looked at the participants’ risk according to water intake, they found that people who drank at least 17 ounces of water per day were 28 percent less likely to develop high blood sugar than those who drank less than that amount.

Because pure water has no calories, no sodium and contains no fat or cholesterol, as stated before it is the best supplement for someone with diabetes. Plus, it also has no caffeine, which is a dehydrator.

Sugary juices and sodas do contain water but cannot be counted as part of the “eight-glass-a-day” rule. These drinks must be avoided to prevent increased glucose levels.

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Tips to Help You Drink More Water

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If you think you need to be drinking more, here are some tips to increase your fluid intake and reap the benefits of water:

1.Have a glass of water with every snack and meal.

2.Eat more fruits and vegetables. Their high water content will add to your hydration. About 20% of our fluid intake comes from foods.

Some top picks include cucumber (96% water), zucchini (95% water), watermelon (92% water), and grapefruit (91% water).

3.Keep a bottle of water with you in your car, at your desk, or in your bag.

4.Chugging several glasses of water a day can seem like torture when every cup is tasteless.

Add a bit of excitement by dunking fresh fruit (grapefruit, strawberries, lemon), veggie slices (cucumber, ginger, celery), and herbs (basil, mint, lavender) to your pitcher.

5.Drink a glass after every bathroom break.

Start a habit by linking water with some of your most common daily activities. Getting up from your desk for a bathroom break? Stop by the kitchen to chug a glass of water after leaving the bathroom. Every time you pass the water cooler, fill up a cup.

6. Sip before every meal.

When the waiter comes around and asks for drink orders, always request water. Drinking a full cup before each meal can curb calorie intake because it causes you to feel full.

7. Use an app to track your cups.

Keeping up with how many glasses you’ve finished can be easy (and fun) with the help of a app

8.If drinking juice, lemonade, or iced tea is a daily habit, water down your sips with H20 and a healthy helping of ice (aim for a one-to-one ratio).

9.It’s easy to remember to fill up on water when the source is nearby. Keep a gallon jug or large carafe at your desk, by the bed at home, and on the kitchen counter as a constant reminder to drink up.

10.Filtered water can taste better than the liquid coming out of the tap or water fountain. So, invest in a system for your kitchen sink and for your portable bottle.

11.Choose sparkling or mineral water over soda.

Pouring this bubbly, zero-calorie drink is just as good for your body as drinking water—except it’s got more pizzazz. Add a squeeze of lime juice, and it’s basically like drinking a fancy cocktail (without the alcohol).

12.You’ve probably heard the drinking rule: for every alcoholic drink turn up one glass of water. This is a great strategy to avoid a hangover the next day, but you can also use it to make sure you get plenty of H2O in your system .

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13.A bottle that’s marked with ounces or even hours can help you reach your personal water goal each day. Plus, you’ll know exactly how many times you need to refill!

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How Stress Affects Diabetes

December 14, 2019April 4, 2016 by Maureen

Help! I’ve Got an Alarm Bell Going Off in My Head!: How Panic, Anxiety and Stress Affect Your Body

Stressful experiences have been implicated in the onset of diabetes in individuals already predisposed to developing the disease.

A number of research studies have identified stressors such as family losses and workplace stress as factors triggering the onset of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Stress is a physical and mental reaction to perceived danger. Conditions that seem uncontrollable or require emotional and behavioral change tend to be perceived as a threat.

When the body and mind sense a threat, they get ready to either run or fight.

Whether the threat is real or imagined, the body prepares for survival by turning up some bodily functions while turning others down.

In either case, over time these changes are serious and over time are harmful.

What is Stress?

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Stress is difficult to define or measure. Some people thrive on a busy lifestyle and are able to cope well with daily stresses.

Other people feel tensed or stressed by the slightest change from their set daily routine.

Most people fall somewhere in between, but may have periods when levels of stress increase.

Telltale signs of stress building up include:

1.Not being able to sleep properly with worries going through your mind.

2.Being impatient or irritable at minor problems.

3.Not being able to concentrate due to many things going through your mind.

4.Being unable to make decisions.

5.Drinking or smoking more.

6.Not enjoying food so much.

7.Being unable to relax, and always feeling that something needs to be done.

8.Feeling tense. Sometimes ‘fight or flight’ hormones are released causing physical symptoms.

These include:

A.Feeling sick (nauseated).

B.A ‘knot’ in the stomach.

C.Feeling sweaty with a dry mouth.

D.A thumping heart.

E.Headaches and muscle tension in the neck and shoulders.

It is widely recognised that people with diabetes who are regularly stressed are more likely to have poor blood glucose control.

One of the reasons for this is that stress hormones such as cortisol increase the amount of sugar in our blood.

High levels of cortisol can lead to conditions such as Cushing’s syndrome, which is one of the lesser known causes of diabetes.

Cushing’s Syndrome And Diabetes

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Recent studies have shown that a relatively high number of diabetic patients may have unsuspected Cushing’s syndrome (CS).

Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body’s tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called hypercortisolism,

Hypercortisolism refers to a range of conditions characterised by an excess of circulating corticosteroids.

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Link Between Stress and Blood Sugar

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Stress is a major contributor to diabetes, but a lot of people don’t understand what stress is or what to do about it.

When you’re threatened with job loss or eviction or the breakup of your marriage or children problems or the thousands of other potential threats in modern society, you can’t fight, and you can’t run. You just sit there and worry.

The stress isn’t over in a few hours either; modern stresses often act on us 24/7, week after week.

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Dealing with Stress

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The healthiest way to deal with stress is with physical activity. Stress tries to help us survive the only way it knows how, by getting us to move. If you don’t exercise, most of the glucose your body puts out will turn into abdominal fat. That’s why stress and inactivity are a lethal combination.

So get out and run or swim or bike or walk your dog. Consider exercise that makes you stronger and tougher — kick-boxing, weight-lifting. You’ll wind up feeling more confident and therefore less stressed.

Getting active means more than just exercising. We’re usually better off taking a more active role in our own lives, meaning we don’t let the media and other people decide what we eat and what we do.

We decide for ourselves. When we can decide what’s important to us, when we connect with other people to live in ways that are meaningful to us, we will have less stress and better blood sugar control.

Once you’re in the habit of being physically active, try to incorporate regular exercise into your daily schedule.

Activities that are continuous and rhythmic—and require moving both your arms and your legs—are especially effective at relieving stress.

Walking, running, swimming, dancing, cycling, and aerobic classes are good choices.

Pick an activity you enjoy, so you’re more likely to stick with it.

Instead of continuing to focus on your thoughts while you exercise, make a conscious effort to focus on your body and the physical (and sometimes emotional) sensations you experience as you’re moving.

Adding this mindfulness element to your exercise routine will help you break out of the cycle of negative thoughts that often accompanies overwhelming stress.

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Most people suffer from stress at some time in their lives.

An understanding of the causes of stress and learning to avoid stressful situations will help alleviate some of its negative consequences.

Some people also find it useful to use one of the many techniques or other approaches to relaxation to help manage stress themselves.

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Travel With Diabetes

December 13, 2019March 25, 2016 by Maureen

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Diabetes shouldn’t stop you from doing the things you want to do. If you want to travel, and you have diabetes, you must plan ahead carefully.

Although you can’t avoid the odd surprise, preparing before you leave can help avoid undue stress.

Travel can make it hard to keep your blood sugar within your target range because of changes in time zones, meal schedules, and types of foods available.

With the right preparation a short holiday or a long journey is just as feasible for people living with diabetes as it is for non-diabetics. But good planning is important in order to enable you to enjoy as many carefree days as possible.

Ideally you should start planning your trip well in advance of your departure date.

Before embarking on travel, you should ensure that your health is optimized and can be maintained throughout your trip.

Not all people with diabetes require medication, or are on insulin, therefore some advice stated here will not apply to everyone.

Pretravel Medical Check-up

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A routine checkup with your Diabetic Consultant, Diabetic Nurse Specialist or General Practitioner pre-travel will include assessment of:

1.Visit your doctor/Diabetic nurse for a check-up several weeks before you leave for a holiday.

2.Discuss your itinerary with your healthcare team and work out plans for your meals and medication, especially if you are travelling through different time zones.

3.Be sure to get any required vaccinations at least four weeks before you travel, so you have time to deal with any possible side effects.

4.Ask for a list of your medications (including the generic names and their dosages) from your pharmacist.

It is often sensible to get a prescription from your doctor for anti nausea and vomiting medication, anti diarrhoea medication, and some basic anti fungal and antibiotic medication.

Doing this means you’ll have the medications you need should you become sick overseas and are unable to get medical help quickly.

Discuss your needs with your doctor and remember to get he/she to give you instructions on when and how to use the medication.

Get the prescription filled before you leave and carry these medications on you.

5.If you take insulin, record the types of insulin and whether the insulin is rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate or long-acting. Be sure to carry a copy with you at all times.

6.Have a letter from your doctor stating that you are allowed to carry medicines or supplies because some airlines and some countries require you to. Syringes and needles in particular can present a problem when flying and when entering some countries.

7.Glucose control

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Travel can have all sorts of effects on diabetes management. For example, when en route to your destination, you may be sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Keep in mind that the lack of activity may prompt your blood glucose levels to become elevated; conversely, sightseeing and other physical activity may lower glucose.

Because of the changes in your schedule, it is very important to test glucose before and after meals. If you’re unsure how to correct for highs, ask your healthcare team for more information.

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If you are crossing time zones, alteration of the timing of medication can be discussed.

Blood glucose levels can be disrupted during travel – altering the doses of medication in response to this can be discussed

You must continue to take your medication regularly while you are travelling.

Remember that blood glucose is measured in mmol/L in some countries but in mg/dl in many other countries.

So if you need to contact a healthcare professional abroad, the conversion rate is 1mmol/L= 18mg/dl. e.g. 6 mmol/L= 108mg/dl.

8.Sick day rules – ensure you are aware of how to maintain glucose levels when ill, how to check urine for ketones and when they need to seek medical attention.

9.Management of hypoglycaemia/low blood glucose levels.

When you travel, you may disrupt your normal routine for both eating and dosing insulin; you may also be sightseeing or increasing your physical activity in general.

Because of these changes, you need to be prepared for low glucose whenever it strikes, so pack plenty of glucose tablets—these are usually the best because they won’t melt, explode in heat, or leak and become sticky.

10.Diabetic complications-Need to be recognized and managed before travel.

11..Contact details of your diabetic clinic can be obtained in case information/advice is needed during long trips.

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Diabetes Precautions For Temperature Changes

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Both hot and cold weather extremes can harm your testing equipment and your medications and have a negative impact on your body’s ability to produce and use insulin.

If you are travelling to an area that is likely to experience very extreme temperatures, check with your meters manufacturers about limits on the reliability of their machine.

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Tips For Travelling By Plane

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1.Food

Some people have found that if they request special diabetes meals on airlines, they get served meals that are very low in carbohydrate.

It is often best to order standard meals and to make healthy choices within that.

Always have some appropriate snacks with you also in case your flight or in-flight meal is delayed or the meal doesn’t have enough carbohydrate.

2.Safety

The cabin staff need to know that you have diabetes and are on insulin (in case you get unwell during the trip).

Make sure you carry a supply of simple carbohydrate on you, such as glucose tablets, fruit juice or jelly beans. Also carry urine ketone testing strips.

3.Insulin

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The security scanners used at check-in will not damage your insulin or blood glucose meter.

Insulin is affected by extreme temperatures and should never be stored in the unpressurised baggage area of the aircraft.

Carry your insulin with you at all times. Wait until you see your food coming down the aisle before you take your injection. Otherwise, a delay in the meal could lead to you having a low blood glucose level.

Be aware of time zone changes and schedule your meals and medication accordingly.

If you choose to sleep while on board, use a travel alarm clock or ask the flight attendant to wake you at meal or medication time.

Having two watches often helps you keep track of time zone changes.

Keep one watch on the time of the country you have just left. This will enable you to remain very clear on when your next dose of insulin would have been due.

You can also accurately judge how much time has passed since you had your last insulin if you record your insulin doses against this time.

4.Insulin management and time zones

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Making dose changes to your insulin as you cross time zones is complex.

Work out a plan in conjunction with your specialist diabetes team, in advance, as to how you will manage your insulin doses.

A simple way that some people choose to manage their insulin crossing time zones, is to use short acting insulin only for the flight.

Once they get into the time zone of the country they are travelling to, they reintroduce the intermediate-acting insulin.

In this system, you dose with short acting insulin (actrapid or humulin R) every 4 – 6 hours (before snacks or meals which are taken at these times also) until you are established back onto your usual insulins in the new time zone.

Get advice, before you leave, on the dosages you need if you are using this system.

Other people adjust the dose of their intermediate insulin up or down according to whether the time zone change means that their day will be getting longer or shorter by more than 2 hours.

Get advice before you travel on a plan that will suit you.

If you are on an insulin pump make doubly sure that the safety plug (for waterproofing the pump when swimming) is NOT in your pump.

If you leave this plug in your pump when flying your pump can deliver wrong doses due to pressure changes in the atmosphere.

Otherwise, a pump is an ideal way to deliver your insulin across time zones as you can pump and dose for meals in the normal way with no real change to your dosages.

5.Avoid risks of blood clots in your legs

Keep up a good level of activity during your journey. Walk around in the terminal before boarding.

When you are booking your seat try to get an aisle seat.

Because you have diabetes you are more likely to develop blood clots in your legs.

To prevent this happening, it is essential that you get up and walk around in flight for a few minutes every hour while you are awake.

Doing simple stretching exercises when seated also helps.

Move your ankles in circles and point and release your toes often. This encourages good blood flow in your legs.

6.Blood glucose testing

Test your blood glucose levels frequently when travelling through time zones.

The timing of your eating and insulin administration will be changed.

It is also easy to mix up the effects of jet lag with either high or low blood glucose levels, so it pays to know what your glucose levels are doing.

Remember when you are tired it is easy to neglect your diabetes. But it is at these times that you need to know more about what is happening.

7.Once you’ve arrived

Once you arrive at your destination, store your insulin in the minibar in your hotel room or in one of the hotel’s refrigerators.

After a long flight, take it easy for a few days. Test your blood glucose often.

If you take insulin, plan your activities so you can work in your insulin and meals.

If you are more active than usual, your blood glucose could go too low.

Take along snacks when hiking or sightseeing. Don’t assume you will be able to find food wherever you are.

Tips for travelling by Ship

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With the wide array of mouth-watering foods available on cruise holidays, it’s easy for your diabetes management to get out of kilter.

Talk to your diabetes educator or dietitian before you leave about how you plan to deal with the food aspect of the trip.

It’s often helpful to get a sample menu from the cruise line so you can get an idea of the types of foods that will be served.

Cruise ships offer some great activities to help you stay active. These range from aerobics classes, swimming, gym workouts, dancing, or strolling the deck .

It’s a good idea to make the cruise staff aware of your diabetes in case any problems arise.

Keep a card or ID on you that states you have diabetes and that you are on insulin.

Because you are crossing time zones slowly, the changes in your insulin dosing times will happen gradually and usually without the need for planned changes.

Tips for travelling by Car

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Our “Driving with Diabetes” page contains practical information about what you need to look out for when you are driving, as well as some of the legal aspects of driving with diabetes.

Find out in advance the rules covering driving in the countries you will be visiting.

Test your glucose before and during driving and treat any low blood glucose levels promptly.

A small cooler is useful in the car. Be sure to leave enough space between the cooling element and the insulin and test strips when using a cooler. Your supplies should never be exposed directly to extreme cold.

Tips for travelling by foot (or other physically active means e.g. cycling or hiking)

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A holiday in the great outdoors can be a wonderful retreat from the pressures of everyday life. But there are a few things to consider before you go.

Here are some tips:

1.Avoid going camping or hiking alone.

2.Tell someone where you will be and when you expect to return, so you can be found if there is an emergency.

3.Carry all your insulin supplies . Make sure you carry an in-date glucagon kit and teach your travel companion when and how to use glucagon.

The key to enjoying a trip of this kind is to try to avoid things that may severely alter your blood glucose levels.

Be aware of safety and try to avoid sunburn, injuries, blisters, insect bites and contaminated food or water.

Make sure your footwear is sturdy and fits you well.

Don’t use brand new shoes to hike in, try them out before the trip.

4.Eat and drink enough to meet your needs.

Take extra food, water, medication and supplies of simple carbohydrate (e.g. glucose, sugar).

Hiking, cycling or kayaking nearly always means you are a lot more physically active than usual, so you may need to significantly reduce all your insulin doses.

You will also need to increase your carbohydrate food intake.

Have a good understanding of how to reduce your insulin to compensate for increased activity.

Your specialist diabetes team can help you with this before you go.

Travelling with a Insulin Pump Or Continuous Glucose Monitor

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If you treat your diabetes with a pump or use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), it is recommended that you contact your airline prior to travel, if possible a few weeks before you fly.

Some airlines will require you to notify them of your medical equipment in advance and fill in additional paperwork before you fly.

Failure to do this can, in some cases, result in passengers not being allowed to board the aircraft with their pump or CGM.

Although insulin pump manufacturers indicate that pumps can safely go through airport security systems, pump wearers may request a visual inspection rather than walking through the metal detector or being hand-wanded.

Advise the screener that the insulin pump cannot be removed because it is connected to a catheter inserted under your skin.

Let screeners know if you are experiencing low blood sugar and are in need of medical assistance.

Insulin pumps and supplies must be accompanied by insulin with a label clearly identifying the medication.

You should also speak to your diabetes team – should you need to remove your pump for any reason, they can provide you with any extra equipment such as insulin pens and help plan your doses throughout your journey.

Caution around insulin pumps and CGM onboard aircraft is due to wireless functionality, which may interfere with aircraft communication and navigation systems.

If your pump or CGM cannot function without a wireless signal, then you may need to be prepared to remove your CGM and pump and administer insulin with an insulin pen for the journey.

You would also need to test your blood glucose levels manually with a standard blood glucose meter.

Also dont forget to pack extra insulin pump supplies (cleaning agents batteries, plastic tubing, infusion kit, catheter, and needles).

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General Travel Tips

1.If you are travelling with a group, at least one of your travelling companions should be aware of your diabetes and understand what must be done if you experience a hypoglycaemic emergency.

Your travelling companion should be instructed on how to use glucagon in case of an emergency.

2.It is recommended that you carry an emergency ID card (diabetic ID card) in English and/or the language of the country where you are travelling.

3.Locate the nearest physician and/or hospital at each destination on your trip.

4.Before your trip ask your insulin manufacturer whether your insulin is available in the country or countries you will be visiting – possibly sold under a different name.

5.Ask your insurance provider whether your policy will cover the costs of any treatments you might need while abroad.

6.Test your blood glucose frequently. Your whole routine of activity and food is likely to be very different. The type of food you eat may also change.

Dont forget to bring spare batteries for your glucometer, spare lancing device, lancets, spare test strips,

Spare insulin pens, disposable syringes.

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7.Keep a daily record of insulin doses and test results (to help you identify any trends, and to help any medical advisors that you may need to see).

8.If you are having problems with your blood glucose levels, follow the guidelines you worked out with your team before you went away and/or contact a hospital or diabetes doctor in the area for advice.

9.If you do visit a hospital take along as much supporting documentation as you can (your medications, test results, travel/medical insurance forms etc.).

10.Some insulins have different names and are supplied in different strengths in other countries. If you have to use insulin from another country, make sure it is either the same strength as you are used to or a diabetes specialist has helped you make the necessary dose adjustments to take a different strength insulin.

11.Avoid using local needles if not sterile.

12.It’s smart to watch what you eat and drink when travelling. Avoid tap water overseas (including ice cubes made from tap water). Ask for a list of ingredients for unfamiliar foods.

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A Carbohydrate exchange book could be very helpful.

Some foods may upset your stomach and this may make your blood glucose management more difficult.

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13.Wear comfortable shoes and never go barefoot. Check your feet every day. Look for blisters, cuts, redness, swelling, and scratches. Get medical care at the first sign of infection or inflammation on your feet.

You may not be able to leave your diabetes behind, but you can manage it and have a relaxing, safe holiday.Your self care is your travelling friend.

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How Diabetes Affects Sleep

December 12, 2019March 7, 2016 by Maureen

Healthy Habits For Life: 13 Morning Habits, That Help You Lose Weight, Live Healthy & Find Energy (Mini Habits, Increase Metabolism, Prevent Diabetes, Sleep Sound) (Healthy Habits Books)

Sleep difficulties are more common in people who have diabetes than in people who don’t.

Research has shown that sleep deprivation and insulin resistance may be linked.

The reason this is true is that people who dont get enough sleep are more prone to eating higher carbohydrate meals!

Also I noticed myself that when I am out for a night out especially after drinking some alcohol I eat a lot more processed unhealthy food the following day!

This is because sleep deprivation and alcohol cause unstable blood sugar levels!

People who regularly lack sleep will feel more tired through the day and more likely to eat comfort foods.

A good night’s sleep is important for our hormones to regulate a large number of the body’s processes, such as appetite, weight control and the immune system. Sleep can affect your blood sugar levels and your blood glucose control can also affect your sleep, which results in trouble sleeping.

Difficulty getting a good night’s rest could be a result of a number of reasons, from hypos at night, to high blood sugars, sleep apnea, being overweight or signs of neuropathy.

If you have blood sugar levels that are either too high or too low overnight, you may find yourself tired through the next day.

Lethargy and insomnia can both have their roots in poor blood sugar control.

1.Sleep Deprivation and Insulin Resistance

Controlling blood sugar levels is one of the most powerful ways to reduce your risk of chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer. The increase in Type 2 diabetes we’re now seeing is largely due lot of people eating high carbohydrate meals and lack of exercise.

People who dont get an adequate amount of sleep are more prone to getting Type 2 diabetes because sleep deprivation causes people to want to eat more high carbohydrate meals!

Eating too much carbohydrate foods causes insulin resistance which leads to Type 2 diabetes!

Insulin resistance is when a person has not enough insulin to break down all the carbohydrate into energy needed for the body.

Also eating too many carbohydrates causes your blood sugar levels to rise too high which can lead to ketones in the blood.

This can lead to ketoacidosis which is a very serious medical condition associated with insulin dependent diabetes!

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2.Sleep Has Serious Consequences To Your Metabolism

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Sleep deprivation tends to lead to food cravings, particularly for sweet and starchy foods.

If you’re chronically sleep deprived, consistently giving in to these sugar cravings will virtually guarantee that you’ll gain weight.

This is a surefire way to gain weight, as a lack of insulin will seriously impair your body’s ability to burn and digest fat.

It also increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes. In short, sleep deprivation can lead to insulin resistance, which can lead to increased weight and decreased health.

3.Blood Sugar and Sleep Problems

Sleep can affect your blood sugar levels, and your blood glucose control can also affect your sleep. It’s a vicious cycle.

People who have diabetes often get low blood sugar levels at night and this causes sleep deprivation!

Low blood sugar levels can lead to hypoglycemia!For more information about hypoglycemia click here!

Also diabetics can experience high blood sugar levels at night which results in frequent urinating,feeling thirsty and also can lead to a coma which is a very deep sleep and even death!

High blood sugar levels can lead to hyperglycemia!For more information about hyperglycemia click here!

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4.Diabetes and Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which your breathing stops and restarts while you’re asleep. These pauses can last for anywhere between a few seconds to minutes, and can happen 30 times or more during one hour of sleep.

When your breathing stops, your body snaps out of a deep restful sleep. People with sleep apnea are often tired during the day because they aren’t getting good quality sleep.

There are two different types of sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common. This is when your airways collapse or become blocked while you’re sleeping.

Central sleep apnea (CSA) is less common. This is when your brain doesn’t send the right signals to the muscles that control your breathing.

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5.Diabetic Neuropathy And Sleep Problems

When dealing with neuropathy, you might think insomnia is the least of your problems. The effects of neuropathy symptoms and sleep disturbances are difficult.

Neuropathy can affect sleep in several ways.

For some people, neuropathy symptoms, such as abnormal sensations or hypersensitivity to touch, particularly in the feet and legs, may make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Without daytime distractions such as work, friends or hobbies, many diabetics find themselves focusing more on the pain in the evening, reporting that their perception of pain actually increases when trying to sleep.

For others, sleep disturbances can aggravate neuropathy symptoms. For example, sleep deprivation can lower your pain threshold and make the neuropathic pain feel worse.

People who sleep poorly are susceptible to depression and other mood disorders, changes in eating, decrease in physical activity and an overall decline in health. Compounded with neuropathy, this becomes a vicious cycle.

If sleep problems interfere with your ability to function, it may be time to consult your doctor.

Describe your sleep symptoms to your doctor, the effects of sleep symptoms on your daily activities and neuropathy, and medication history. That’s because many prescription medications and some herbal remedies can affect the quality of your sleep.

After evaluating your neuropathy symptoms and sleep problems – as well as ruling out other causes of sleep disturbances – your doctor will review with you:

Self-help techniques – These are techniques you can adopt (see section below on tips for a better night sleep)

Non-pharmacological treatments – These include cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques and stress management .

They are preferred to prescription sleep medications, which can lead to sleepiness during the day, cause dependency and have side effects.

Pharmacological treatments – Used as a last resort, these should only be used temporarily, especially when the insomnia is chronic. Sometimes, medicines used to reduce pain or aid sleep can affect your sleep.

Over-the-counter pain medications – For mild pain, over-the-counter pain medications , such as Tylenol and Advil, may suffice. Some over-the-counter pain medications, such as Advil PM or Tylenol PM, also have an antihistamine to help with sleep.

Prescription medications—For more severe or chronic pain, your doctor may recommend prescription pain medications such as codeine, and morphine. Some antidepressants and anticonvulsants can also be prescribed.

To help with sleep, your doctor might recommend drugs typically prescribed for anxiety, called benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam, clonazepam, triazolam), and nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics that are particularly helpful for sleep and appear to be better for longer-term use than benzodiazepines (e.g., zolpidem, eszopiclone, zaleplon).

Poor sleep, depressed mood and anxiety can complicate you(and your doctor’s) efforts to manage neuropathic pain. The key is to recognize this and work with your doctor to find the right treatments and approaches that work best for you.

6.Link Between Insomnia and Diabetes

Sleep gives the body time to relax and repair and is now also understood to play a role in learning. Insomnia, however, is one of the most common complaints , and it also has a link to Type 2 diabetes. Sleep deprivation can make diabetes worse, and diabetes symptoms can make it harder to sleep.

Insomnia isn’t just an occasional rough night or sleeping less than you think you should.

The key question to determine if you have insomnia is “how rested do I feel?”

If you have all the energy and alertness you want, you don’t have insomnia, no matter how little sleep you get. On the other hand, if you’re tired and drowsy all day, you may have insomnia, even if you’re in bed 12 hours a night.

The quality of sleep is as important as the quantity. For example, if you’re struggling for breath all night or your body can’t relax because of stress and tension, you may not feel rested no matter how much you sleep.

There are at least three kinds of insomnia: problems getting to sleep, problems staying asleep, and waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep.

Problems getting to sleep (sleep-onset insomnia) are often due to stress, too much activity or anxiety at bedtime, or bad sleep habits.

Problems staying asleep (sleep-maintenance insomnia) are often due to medical problems such as sleep apnea or an enlarged prostate. We all wake up 12–15 times a night, but we usually get right back to sleep without ever realizing or remembering we’ve been awake. It’s insomnia if you can’t get back to sleep easily.

Problems with waking up too early are often a sign of depression, or they may be caused by noise and light in the bedroom.

While sleeplessness can promote Type 2 diabetes, symptoms associated with high blood glucose, low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), and some diabetes complications can also interfere with sleep.

If your blood glucose level is high, you may be in the bathroom urinating every few hours during the night.

Hypoglycemia can cause hunger that wakes you up to get food, a rapid heartbeat, dizziness or shaking.

Fatigue from a poor night’s sleep may keep some people with diabetes from getting enough daytime activity, which in turn makes it harder to sleep the following night.

Both insomnia and “hypersomnia” (sleeping too much) are classic symptoms of depression.

If you lie in bed having thoughts of hopelessness or worthlessness, especially in the early morning, you may be depressed. Because depression is a risk factor for other problems and because it is treatable, you should seek professional help.

TIPS FOR A BETTER NIGHT SLEEP

Getting into a consistent sleep routine will improve your overall health and you will see improvements in blood sugar as well.

People are more prone to sitting in the couch and watching television and that’s alright for awhile but if you spend too long doing this you can end up putting on a lot of weight!

Also spending too long sitting on the couch can make you feel tired!

Also sitting around watching too much television takes up a lot of time that could be spent on more active hobbies like running,cycling,swimming,horse riding,gardening and fishing!

The most important thing to remember is that people are very inactive nowadays!

The television can also be very negative sometimes giving young people the wrong idea!

The most important point to remember is the evening time is a time for relaxing and unwinding!

I love lying on the couch reading a book,gazing into the fire dreaming about this site hoping it will help people!

I think that this life is so short we might as well make the most of it!

I got a new three piece sofa the other day I love it!

It is brown suede which was bought in Affordable Luxury in County Waterford!

Also I got six cream cushions in Home Depot on sale for a hundred euros!

I was wondering what type of couches people had in their homes!

Why dont we start a discussion to see what type of couch is the most popular?

The following sleep tips may help to promote better sleep:

1.Check and monitor your blood glucose to keep it under control. The more balanced your blood sugar is during the day, the better you will sleep at night. The better you sleep, the less likely it is that you will gain weight, or develop type 2 diabetes, or any of the other health issues associated with a lack of sleep.

2.Establish a regular bedtime routine

3.Ensure your bed is large and comfortable enough

4,Ensure your room is cool and well ventilated

5.Ensure your room is dark and free from noise

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6.Incorporating a period of exercise into each day.Keep in mind that stress,emotional and/or physical can can blood sugar issues . Use herbs to decrease your stress levels as well as exercise !

7.Keep a regular sleep/wake schedule.

8.Develop a bedtime ritual, such as taking a warm bath or reading light material.

9.Limit or eliminate caffeine four to six hours before bed and minimize daytime use.

10.Avoid smoking, especially near bedtime or if you awake in the middle of the night.

11.Avoid alcohol and heavy meals before you go to bed.

12.Turn off your TV, smartphone, iPad and computer a few hours before your bedtime.

13.You also can adopt relaxation techniques to help induce sleep. These include giving yourself an extra hour before bed to relax and unwind, and time to plan for the following day,meditating,doing deep breathing exercises.

14.Listen to restful music or nature sounds or a relaxation tape.

15.Put on socks so that cold feet don’t keep you awake.

16.Lose weight, overweight makes it harder to sleep and can cause sleep apnea. Another reason to get in shape.

17.Temperature can also be a factor. An overactive radiator could have you waking up in a sweat, so be sure to set your thermostat appropriately.

18.Napping may leave you less tired at bedtime, setting the stage for insomnia.Long naps should be avoided if you have insomnia.

19.Since so many things can hinder or promote sleep, many people find it helpful to keep a sleep diary to figure out what’s keeping them up or what works best to help them sleep.

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How Diabetes Affects The Brain

December 14, 2019March 2, 2016 by Maureen

Type 1 Diabetes, Glucocorticoids and the Brain: a sweet connection: How type 1 diabetes affects the brain

Diabetes can damage a number of organs, from the eyes to the kidneys and the heart. Now there’s evidence that unchecked blood sugar can affect the brain as well, which may lead to drops in cognitive functions.

When blood sugar levels start to climb in diabetes, a number of body systems are harmed and that list includes the brain, since studies have linked diabetes with a higher risk of stroke and dementia.

Your brain is a finely tuned organ. It’s sensitive to the amount of sugar, or glucose, it receives as fuel.

Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, both the high blood glucose of uncontrolled diabetes and the low blood glucose that sometimes comes with diabetes treatment can affect your brain.
Some of diabetes’ effects on the brain aren’t obvious right away, especially when they are related to high blood sugar.

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1.Parts And Functions of The Brain

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The human brain is ultimately responsible for all thought and movement that the body produces.

This allows humans to successfully interact with their environment, by communicating with others and interacting with inanimate objects near them. If the brain is not functioning properly, the ability to move, generate accurate sensory information or speak and understand language can be damaged as well.

The brain is made up of nerve cells which interact with the rest of the body through the spinal cord and nervous system. These cells relate information back to specific centers of the brain where it can be processed and an appropriate reaction can be generated.

Several chemicals are also located in the brain, which help the body maintain homeostasis, or a sense of overall comfort and calm as its basic needs are met.

Keeping these chemicals balanced and the nerve cells firing properly are essential to healthy brain function.

1A. Cerebrum

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The cerebrum is the largest portion of the brain, and contains tools which are responsible for most of the brain’s function. It is divided into four sections: the temporal lobe, the occipital lobe, parietal lobe and frontal lobe. The cerebrum is divided into a right and left hemisphere which are connected by axons that relay messages from one to the other. This matter is made of nerve cells which carry signals between the organ and the nerve cells which run through the body.

Frontal Lobe: The frontal lobe is one of four lobes in the cerebral hemisphere. This lobe controls several elements including creative thought, problem solving, intellect, judgment, behavior, attention, abstract thinking, physical reactions, muscle movements, coordinated movements, smell and personality.

Parietal Lobe:Located in the cerebral hemisphere, this lobe focuses on comprehension. Visual functions, language, reading, internal stimuli, tactile sensation and sensory comprehension will be monitored here.

Sensory Cortex– The sensory cortex, located in the front portion of the parietal lobe, receives information relayed from the spinal cord regarding the position of various body parts and how they are moving. This middle area of the brain can also be used to relay information from the sense of touch, including pain or pressure which is affecting different portions of the body.

Motor Cortex– This helps the brain monitor and control movement throughout the body. It is located in the top, middle portion of the brain.

Temporal Lobe: The temporal lobe controls visual and auditory memories. It includes areas that help manage some speech and hearing capabilities, behavioral elements, and language. It is located in the cerebral hemisphere.

Wernicke’s Area– This portion of the temporal lobe is formed around the auditory cortex. While scientists have a limited understanding of the function of this area, it is known that it helps the body formulate or understand speech.

Occipital Lobe: The optical lobe is located in the cerebral hemisphere in the back of the head. It helps to control vision.

Broca’s Area– This area of the brain controls the facial neurons as well as the understanding of speech and language. It is located in the triangular and opercular section of the inferior frontal gyrus.

1B.Cerebellum

The Cerebellum: Brain for an Implicit Self

This is commonly referred to as “the little brain,” and is considered to be older than the cerebrum on the evolutionary scale. The cerebellum controls essential body functions such as balance, posture and coordination, allowing humans to move properly and maintain their structure.

1C.Limbic System

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The limbic system contains glands which help relay emotions. Many hormonal responses that the body generates are initiated in this area. The limbic system includes the amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus and thalamus.

Amygdala:The amygdala helps the body responds to emotions, memories and fear. It is a large portion of the telencephalon, located within the temporal lobe which can be seen from the surface of the brain. This visible bulge is known as the uncus.

Hippocampus: This portion of the brain is used for learning memory, specifically converting temporary memories into permanent memories which can be stored within the brain. The hippocampus also helps people analyze and remember spatial relationships, allowing for accurate movements. This portion of the brain is located in the cerebral hemisphere.

Hypothalamus:The hypothalamus region of the brain controls mood, thirst, hunger and temperature. It also contains glands which control the hormonal processes throughout the body.

Thalamus:The Thalamus is located in the center of the brain. It helps to control the attention span, sensing pain and monitors input that moves in and out of the brain to keep track of the sensations the body is feeling.

1D.Brain Stem

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All basic life functions originate in the brain stem, including heartbeat, blood pressure and breathing. In humans, this area contains the medulla, midbrain and pons. This is commonly referred to as the simplest part of the brain, as most creatures on the evolutionary scale have some form of brain creation that resembles the brain stem. The brain stem consists of midbrain, pons and medulla.

Midbrain:The midbrain, also known as the mesencephalon is made up of the tegmentum and tectum. These parts of the brain help regulate body movement, vision and hearing. The anterior portion of the midbrain contains the cerebral peduncle which contains the axons that transfer messages from the cerebral cortex down the brain stem, which allows voluntary motor function to take place.

Pons: This portion of the metencephalon is located in the hindbrain, and links to the cerebellum to help with posture and movement. It interprets information that is used in sensory analysis or motor control. The pons also creates the level of consciousness necessary for sleep.

Medulla: The medulla or medulla oblongata is an essential portion of the brain stem which maintains vital body functions such as the heart rate and breathing.

The skull helps to protect us from external blows which could damage brain cells.

The blood-brain barrier is a membrane which protects the brain from any harmful pathogens that may be present in the blood.

The brain requires nutrients, however, such as oxygen and glucose, so the blood-brain plays an important role in enabling good nutrients in and keeping harmful cells away.

2.Cognitive Function And Diabetes

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Cognitive Impairment refers to changes in memory, mood swings, perception, reaction times, attention, and concentration.

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have been associated with reduced performance on numerous domains of cognitive function.

Both diseases are related specifically to slowing of mental processing speed, psycho-motor speed,diminished mental flexibility and attention.

As a result, walking speed is reduced, balance is impaired, risk of falls is increased and fractures are more frequent in elderly diabetic people, reducing quality of life

In Type 2 learning and memory problems are often noted but less so in Type 1 diabetes.

The magnitude of the cognitive deficits is mild to moderate, but even mild forms of cognitive dysfunction might hamper everyday activities since they can be expected to present problems in more demanding situations.

It has been reported that Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia are more frequent in diabetic patients than in non-diabetic persons.

The presence of neuropathy and retinopathy in diabetics is associated with impaired cognitive ability.

This doesn’t mean that everyone with diabetes will have reduced cognitive ability but statistically, the risk of cognitive impairment is higher.

3.Effects of Glucose on the Brain

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While other organs in the body may rely on alternative sources of energy, such as fatty acids, the brain relies almost solely on glucose, using ketones as a last resort.

For this reason, the blood brain barrier is rich in Glut1 active glucose transporters, and over 99% of the glucose that passes it is used by neurons and glia.

Thus, the metabolic efficiency and continuous demands of the brain render it uniquely susceptible to fluctuations in glucose concentration in the body.

Diabetes and memory loss are closely linked, and poorly controlled diabetes can cause memory loss. The brain runs on glucose and brain glucose storage is limited.

To maintain normal brain functioning, people with diabetes need a constant supply of glucose from their blood.

Memory loss and reduced brain functioning can occur during periods of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia)and high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) can affect memory over the longer term for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Uncontrolled diabetes may increase the risks of suffering memory loss. Higher than normal blood glucose levels are known to damage the nerves and the brain is not immune to these effects. The longer that the glucose remains in the blood, the less fuel the brain has to function and retain memories.

Type 2 diabetes carries a risk of Alzheimer’s disease that is twice higher than for non-diabetic individuals.

The risk is higher when diabetes is less well controlled, so keeping good diabetes management may help to prevent Alzheimer’s from developing.

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4.Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s

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Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating neurological condition that slowly but inexorably destroys the ability to think, eventually robbing a person of both his memory and ability to function independently.

Alzheimer’s delivers a crushing blow not only to the affected individual, but also to family members, who frequently struggle to provide the ever-growing levels of care required by the patient.

Swedish scientists unveiled findings associating diabetes with an increased risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s, particularly in those with very high blood pressure.

Scientists also discovered that diabetics with very poor blood sugar control were more likely to develop dementia.

Compared to those with normal glycosylated hemoglobin levels (< 7), those with levels greater than 12 were 22% more likely to develop dementia, while those with levels greater than 15 were 78% more likely to develop dementia.

According to the study , effective blood sugar control may lower risk of another diabetes-associated complication—dementia.

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By reducing your risk of diabetes, you can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Link Between Diabetes And Kidney Disease

July 27, 2020February 29, 2016 by Maureen

Diabetes and Kidney Disease

Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure, accounting for nearly 44 percent of new cases.People with kidney failure undergo either dialysis, an artificial blood-cleaning process, or transplantation to receive a healthy kidney from a donor.

Diabetic kidney disease takes many years to develop. In some people, the filtering function of the kidneys is actually higher than normal in the first few years of their diabetes.

Over several years, people who are developing kidney disease will have small amounts of the blood protein albumin begin to leak into their urine. This first stage of Chronic Kidney Disease( CKD) is called microalbuminuria. The kidney’s filtration function usually remains normal during this period.

As the disease progresses, more albumin leaks into the urine. This stage may be called macroalbuminuria or proteinuria. As the amount of albumin in the urine increases, the kidneys’ filtering function usually begins to drop. The body retains various wastes as filtration falls. As kidney damage develops, blood pressure often rises as well.

Overall, kidney damage rarely occurs in the first 10 years of diabetes, and usually 15 to 25 years will pass before kidney failure occurs. For people who live with diabetes for more than 25 years without any signs of kidney failure, the risk of ever developing it decreases.

About 30 percent of diabetics with Type 1 (juvenile onset) diabetes and 10 to 40 percent of those with Type 2 (adult onset) diabetes eventually will suffer from kidney failure.

1.What does diabetes do to the kidneys?

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With diabetes, the small blood vessels in the body are injured. When the blood vessels in the kidneys are injured, your kidneys cannot clean your blood properly. Your body will retain more water and salt than it should, which can result in weight gain and ankle swelling. You may have protein in your urine. Also, waste materials will build up in your blood.

Diabetes also may cause damage to nerves in your body. This can cause difficulty in emptying your bladder. The pressure resulting from your full bladder can back up and injure the kidneys. Also, if urine remains in your bladder for a long time, you can develop an infection from the rapid growth of bacteria in urine that has a high sugar level.

2.What are the early signs of kidney disease in patients with diabetes?

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The earliest sign of diabetic kidney disease is an increased excretion of albumin in the urine. This is present long before the usual tests done in your doctor’s office show evidence of kidney disease, so it is important for you to have this test on a yearly basis.

Weight gain and ankle swelling may occur. You will use the bathroom more at night. Your blood pressure may get too high.

As a person with diabetes, you should have your blood, urine and blood pressure checked at least once a year. This will lead to better control of your disease and early treatment of high blood pressure and kidney disease.

Maintaining control of your diabetes can lower your risk of developing severe kidney disease.

3.What are the late signs of kidney disease in patients with diabetes?

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As your kidneys fail, your blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels will rise as well as the level of creatinine in your blood.

You may also experience nausea, vomiting, a loss of appetite, weakness, increasing fatigue, itching, muscle cramps (especially in your legs) and anemia (a low blood count).

You may find you need less insulin. This is because diseased kidneys cause less breakdown of insulin. If you develop any of these signs, call your doctor immediately.

4.Signs Of Kidney Disease In Diabetics

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Albumin/protein in the urine

High blood pressure

Ankle and leg swelling, leg cramps

Going to the bathroom more often at night

High levels of BUN and creatinine in blood

Less need for insulin or antidiabetic medications

Morning sickness, nausea and vomiting

Weakness, paleness and anemia

Itching

5.What will happen if my kidneys have been damaged?

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First, the doctor needs to find out if your diabetes has caused the injury. Other diseases can cause kidney damage. Your kidneys will work better and last longer if you:

Control your diabetes

Control high blood pressure

Get treatment for urinary tract infections

Correct any problems in your urinary system

Avoid any medicines that may damage the kidneys (especially over-the-counter pain medications)

If no other problems are found, your doctor will try to keep your kidneys working as long as possible. The use of high blood pressure medicines called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors has been shown to help slow the loss of kidney function.

6.How are the kidneys kept working as long as possible?

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The kidney doctor, called a nephrologist, will plan your treatment with you, your family and your dietitian.

Two things to keep in mind for keeping your kidneys healthy are controlling high blood pressure in conjunction with an ACE inhibitor and following your renal diabetic diet.

Restricting protein in your diet also might be helpful. You and your dietitian can plan your diet together.

7.Renal Diabetic Diet

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Diet is one of the most important treatments in managing diabetes and kidney disease. If you’ve been diagnosed with kidney disease as a result of diabetes, you’ll need to work with a dietitian to create an eating plan that’s right for you. This plan will help manage your blood glucose levels and reduce the amount of waste and fluid your kidneys process.

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8.What is end stage renal failure in patients with diabetes?

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End stage renal failure, or kidney failure, occurs when your kidneys are no longer able to support you in a reasonably healthy state, and dialysis or transplantation is needed.

This happens when your kidneys function at only 10 to 15 percent.

9. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the progressive and irreversible destruction of the kidneys.

Your kidneys are essential parts of your body. They have several functions, including:

helping maintain the balance of minerals and electrolytes in your body, such as calcium, sodium, and potassium

playing an essential role in the production of red blood cells

maintaining the delicate acid-base balance of your blood

excreting water-soluble wastes from your body

Damaged kidneys lose their ability to perform these functions.

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10.Effects of High Blood Pressure In Diabetics

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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major factor in the development of kidney problems in people with diabetes. Both a family history of hypertension and the presence of hypertension appear to increase chances of developing kidney disease. Hypertension also accelerates the progress of kidney disease when it already exists.

Blood pressure is recorded using two numbers. The first number is called the systolic pressure, and it represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart beats. The second number is called the diastolic pressure, and it represents the pressure between heartbeats. In the past, hypertension was defined as blood pressure higher than 140/90, said as “140 over 90.”

Hypertension can be seen not only as a cause of kidney disease but also as a result of damage created by the disease. As kidney disease progresses, physical changes in the kidneys lead to increased blood pressure. Therefore, a dangerous spiral, involving rising blood pressure and factors that raise blood pressure, occurs. Early detection and treatment of even mild hypertension are essential for people with diabetes.

11.Preventing and Slowing Kidney Disease In Diabetics

Blood Pressure Medicines

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Scientists have made great progress in developing methods that slow the onset and progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes. Drugs used to lower blood pressure can slow the progression of kidney disease significantly. Two types of drugs, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), have proven effective in slowing the progression of kidney disease. Many people require two or more drugs to control their blood pressure. In addition to an ACE inhibitor or an ARB, a diuretic can also be useful. Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other blood pressure drugs may also be needed.

An example of an effective ACE inhibitor is lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), which doctors commonly prescribe for treating kidney disease of diabetes. The benefits of lisinopril extend beyond its ability to lower blood pressure: it may directly protect the kidneys’ glomeruli. ACE inhibitors have lowered proteinuria and slowed deterioration even in people with diabetes who did not have high blood pressure.

An example of an effective ARB is losartan (Cozaar), which has also been shown to protect kidney function and lower the risk of cardiovascular events.

Patients with even mild hypertension or persistent microalbuminuria should consult a health care provider about the use of antihypertensive medicines.

Moderate-protein Diets

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In people with diabetes, excessive consumption of protein may be harmful. Experts recommend that people with kidney disease of diabetes consume the recommended dietary allowance for protein, but avoid high-protein diets. For people with greatly reduced kidney function, a diet containing reduced amounts of protein may help delay the onset of kidney failure. Anyone following a reduced-protein diet should work with a dietitian to ensure adequate nutrition.

Intensive Management of Blood Glucose

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Antihypertensive drugs and low-protein diets can slow CKD. A third treatment, known as intensive management of blood glucose or glycemic control, has shown great promise for people with diabetes, especially for those in the early stages of CKD.

The human body normally converts food to glucose, the simple sugar that is the main source of energy for the body’s cells. To enter cells, glucose needs the help of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. When a person does not make enough insulin, or the body does not respond to the insulin that is present, the body cannot process glucose, and it builds up in the bloodstream. High levels of glucose in the blood lead to a diagnosis of diabetes.

Intensive management of blood glucose is a treatment regimen that aims to keep blood glucose levels close to normal. The regimen includes testing blood glucose frequently, administering insulin throughout the day on the basis of food intake and physical activity, following a diet and activity plan, and consulting a health care team regularly. Some people use an insulin pump to supply insulin throughout the day.

A number of studies have pointed to the beneficial effects of intensive management of blood glucose.

In the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), researchers found a 50 percent decrease in both development and progression of early diabetic kidney disease in participants who followed an intensive regimen for controlling blood glucose levels.

The intensively managed diabetics had average blood glucose levels of 150 milligrams per deciliter—about 80 milligrams per deciliter lower than the levels observed in conventionally managed diabetics.

The United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study, conducted from 1976 to 1997, showed conclusively that, in people with improved blood glucose control, the risk of early kidney disease was reduced by a third.

Additional studies conducted over the past decades have clearly established that any program resulting in sustained lowering of blood glucose levels will be beneficial to patients in the early stages of CKD.

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12.Dialysis and Transplantation

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When people with diabetes experience kidney failure, they must undergo either dialysis or a kidney transplant.

As recently as the 1970s, medical experts commonly excluded people with diabetes from dialysis and transplantation, in part because the experts felt damage caused by diabetes would offset benefits of the treatments.

Today, because of better control of diabetes and improved rates of survival following treatment, doctors do not hesitate to offer dialysis and kidney transplantation to people with diabetes.

Currently, the survival of kidneys transplanted into people with diabetes is about the same as the survival of transplants in people without diabetes.

Dialysis for people with diabetes also works well in the short run. Even so, people with diabetes who receive transplants or dialysis experience higher morbidity and mortality because of coexisting complications of diabetes—such as damage to the heart, eyes, and nerves.

13.Taking Care Of Your Diabetes Makes a Difference

People with diabetes should

1.Have their health care provider measure their A1C level at least twice a year. The test provides a weighted average of their blood glucose level for the previous 3 months. They should aim to keep it at less than 7 percent.

2.Work with their health care provider regarding insulin injections, medicines, meal planning, physical activity, and blood glucose monitoring.

3.Have their blood pressure checked several times a year. If blood pressure is high, they should follow their health care provider’s plan for keeping it near normal levels. They should aim to keep it at less than 140/90.

4.Ask their health care provider whether they might benefit from taking an ACE inhibitor or ARB.

5.Ask their health care provider to measure their eGFR at least once a year to learn how well their kidneys are working.

6.Ask their health care provider to measure the amount of protein in their urine at least once a year to check for kidney damage.

7.Ask their health care provider whether they should reduce the amount of protein in their diet and ask for a referral to see a registered dietitian to help with meal planning.

14.Important Points To Remember

1.People with diabetes should be screened regularly for kidney disease. The two key markers for kidney disease are estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urine albumin.

2.Drugs used to lower blood pressure can slow the progression of kidney disease significantly. Two types of drugs, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), have proven effective in slowing the progression of kidney disease.

3.In people with diabetes, excessive consumption of protein may be harmful.

4.Good management of blood glucose has shown great promise for people with diabetes, especially for those in the early stages of Kidney Disease.

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Side Effects Of Diabetes Medication

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A side effect is an unwanted problem caused by a medicine. For example, some diabetes medicines can cause nausea or an upset stomach when you first start taking them. Before you start a new medicine, ask your doctor about possible side effects and how you can avoid them. If the side effects of your medicine bother you, tell your doctor.

When you’re prescribed a new diabetes drug, ask your doctor which side effects to look out for. No two people respond the same way to the same medication, so it’s impossible to know if you’ll experience a certain side effect before taking the drug.

Type 1 diabetes, once called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first found in children, teenagers, or young adults. If you have type 1 diabetes, you must take insulin because your body no longer makes it. You also might need to take other types of diabetes medicines that work with insulin.

Type 2 diabetes, once called adult-onset diabetes or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes. It can start when the body doesn’t use insulin as it should, a condition called insulin resistance. If the body can’t keep up with the need for insulin, you may need diabetes medicines. Many choices are available. Your doctor might prescribe two or more medicines. It is recommended that most people start with metformin, a kind of diabetes pill.

Gestational diabetes is diabetes that occurs for the first time during pregnancy. The hormones of pregnancy or a shortage of insulin can cause gestational diabetes. Most women with gestational diabetes control it with meal planning and physical activity. But some women need insulin to reach their target blood glucose levels.

Types of Diabetes Medicines

Diabetes medicines come in several forms.

1.Insulin

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If your body no longer makes enough insulin, you’ll need to take it. Insulin is used for all types of diabetes. Your doctor can help you decide which way of taking insulin is best for you.

Taking injections. You’ll give yourself shots using a needle and syringe. The syringe is a hollow tube with a plunger. You will put your dose of insulin into the tube. Some people use an insulin pen, which looks like a pen but has a needle for its point.

Using an insulin pump. An insulin pump is a small machine about the size of a cell phone, worn outside of your body on a belt or in a pocket or pouch. The pump connects to a small plastic tube and a very small needle. The needle is inserted under the skin and stays in for several days. Insulin is pumped from the machine through the tube into your body.

Using an insulin jet injector. The jet injector, which looks like a large pen, sends a fine spray of insulin through the skin with high-pressure air instead of a needle.

Using an insulin infuser. A small tube is inserted just beneath the skin and remains in place for several days. Insulin is injected into the end of the tube instead of through the skin.

What does insulin do?

Insulin helps keep blood glucose levels on target by moving glucose from the blood into your body’s cells. Your cells then use glucose for energy. In people who don’t have diabetes, the body makes the right amount of insulin on its own. But when you have diabetes, you and your doctor must decide how much insulin you need throughout the day and night.

Your plan for taking insulin will depend on your daily routine and your type of insulin. Some people with diabetes who use insulin need to take it two, three, or four times a day to reach their blood glucose targets. Others can take a single shot. Your doctor or diabetes educator will help you learn how and when to give yourself insulin.

Each type of insulin works at a different speed. For example, rapid-acting insulin starts to work right after you take it. Long-acting insulin works for many hours. Most people need two or more types of insulin to reach their blood glucose targets.

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Insulin Side Effects

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Hypoglycemia is the most common and serious side effect of insulin, occurring in type 1 and type 2 diabetics.

Symptoms of low blood sugar(Hypoglycemia) can be mild, such as a feeling of lightheadedness, but can also be severe. In extreme cases, low blood sugar can even lead to coma and death. Other symptoms of low blood sugar include sweating, confusion and rapid breathing. Loss of consciousness is a less common, but severe symptom of low blood sugar.

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2.Diabetes Pills

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If some combination of losing weight, making dietary changes and exercising doesn’t help a Type 2 diabetic achieve target blood sugar levels, a doctor will prescribe oral antidiabetic medications.

Along with meal planning and physical activity, diabetes pills help people with type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes keep their blood glucose levels on target. Several kinds of pills are available. Each works in a different way. Many people take two or three kinds of pills. Some people take combination pills. Combination pills contain two kinds of diabetes medicine in one tablet. Some people take pills and insulin.

Your doctor may ask you to try one kind of pill. If it doesn’t help you reach your blood glucose targets, your doctor may ask you to

A.Take more of the same pill

B.Add another kind of pill

C.Change to another type of pill

D.Start taking insulin

E.Start taking another injected medicine

If your doctor suggests that you take insulin or another injected medicine, it doesn’t mean your diabetes is getting worse. Instead, it means you need insulin or another type of medicine to reach your blood glucose targets. Everyone is different. What works best for you depends on your usual daily routine, eating habits, and activities, and your other health conditions.

Many types of diabetes pills can help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood glucose. Each class of pill helps lower blood glucose in a different way.

Diabetes drugs, alongside a healthy diet and exercise routine, help people with type 2 diabetes/gestational diabetes to maintain stable blood glucose levels.

A variety of different diabetes drugs are available, with each performing a different function. Many people with diabetes have to take more than one type of pill, with some taking pills which combine two types of drug in one tablet.

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Some people experience a variety of side effects from different oral diabetes drugs.

Each of the medicines discussed here has side effects and other warnings and precautions. Some diabetes pills have been associated with increased risk of heart disease. It is important to discuss the risks and benefits of a drug with your doctor before starting any therapy.

A.Sulfonylureas

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These pills do two things:

Help your pancreas make more insulin.

Help your body use the insulin it makes.

For these pills to work, your pancreas has to make some insulin.

Generic names for some of the more common sufonylureas are glimepiride, glyburide, chlorpropamide, and glipizide.

Some sulfonylureas work all day, so you take them only once a day – usually before breakfast. Others you take twice a day, typically before breakfast and before supper. Your doctor will tell you how many times a day you should take your diabetes pills.

Some possible side effects include low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), upset stomach, skin rash or itching, and/or weight gain.

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3.Injections Other Than Insulin

In addition to insulin, other types of injected medicines are now available.

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Other drugs include:

(A)Albiglutide (Tanzeum)

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It’s a man-made version of a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). Your intestines normally release this substance when you eat. It helps control your blood sugar.

Who can take it: Adults who have type 2 diabetes and haven’t had success with other treatment. If you’re planning to get pregnant, talk with your doctor, since researchers haven’t studied albiglutide in pregnant women.

What it does: After you eat, albiglutide helps your pancreas release insulin, which moves blood sugar (glucose) into your cells. It also limits how much of the hormone glucagon your body makes. This substance spurs your liver to release stored sugar. The drug also slows down digestion.

Side effects: The most common ones are upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, nausea, and skin reactions where you give yourself the shot. All GLP-1 drugs, including albiglutide, have a boxed warning noting that in animal studies, this type of drug has been linked to thyroid cancer in some rats and mice. Experts don’t know whether it has the same effect in people, though. Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), which may be severe, is another side effect.

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It is important for you to keep a written record of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this medication journal with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

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Dealing with Stress

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1.Food

2.Safety

3.Insulin

4.Insulin management and time zones

5.Avoid risks of blood clots in your legs

6.Blood glucose testing

7.Once you’ve arrived

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Tips for travelling by Car

Tips for travelling by foot (or other physically active means e.g. cycling or hiking)

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1.Parts And Functions of The Brain

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1B.Cerebellum

1C.Limbic System

1D.Brain Stem

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4.Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s

1.What does diabetes do to the kidneys?

2.What are the early signs of kidney disease in patients with diabetes?

3.What are the late signs of kidney disease in patients with diabetes?

4.Signs Of Kidney Disease In Diabetics

5.What will happen if my kidneys have been damaged?

6.How are the kidneys kept working as long as possible?

7.Renal Diabetic Diet

8.What is end stage renal failure in patients with diabetes?

9. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

10.Effects of High Blood Pressure In Diabetics

11.Preventing and Slowing Kidney Disease In Diabetics

Blood Pressure Medicines

Moderate-protein Diets

Intensive Management of Blood Glucose

12.Dialysis and Transplantation

13.Taking Care Of Your Diabetes Makes a Difference

14.Important Points To Remember

Types of Diab​etes Medicines

1.Insu​lin

What does insuli​n do?

Insulin Side Effects

Types of Diabetes Medicines

1.Insulin

What does insulin do?

2.Diabetes Pills

3.Injections Other Than Insulin