Education for Diabetes

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Ken Baumann and Greg Finley talk to us about child soldiers and raising awareness around type 1 diabetes. Find out how they got involved. For more on what you can do, go to DoSomething.org

This is my second blog. I thought the title fit well because it really explains Diabetes. You have good times, bad times and clearly some ugly times. The main premise of this vlog was originally suppose to be to explain how to bolus and check your bg with the new Omnipod PDM. But that premise took a different spin when I checked my BG after dinner. If you enjoy this video please comment, rate and subscribe!!! Please let me know any suggestions! PS You may have noticed I shaved my head =0

This is an awareness video that I made to help raise funds for a CURE for type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. Please Donate! Be sure to put select my team to donate to!

This is my first video blog. I was inspired to start making these video blogs by Bill the 1happydiabetic. I hope they improve over time after I get use to doing them. I will hopefully stop saying UHM over time and be a little more exciting. Also, that is the same thing I was wearing in my profile picture… If you like the video, please comment, rate and subscribe!! If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate and let me know. I am open to all kinds of suggestions.

Continuing our series of patient stories in our “TEXT MY CURE” campaign, type 1 Diabetes patient Sandy discusses her hopes for her children, her worries with living with type 1 diabetes, and her hope for a cure. To support Sandy and the 50 million american’s living with autoimmune disease, take out your cell phone’s and text the keyword, “AARDA” to shortcode “20222″ to donate $5 to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA). Messaging and Data Rates May Apply.

www.mlive.com Dogs that bite are not ordinarily lavished with praise, but Jerry Douthett’s little dog Kiko is being hailed as a lifesaver. Kiko apparently sensed an infection festering in his master’s right big toe — and chewed most of it off after Douthett passed out in a drunken stupor. A trip to the hospital confirmed Douthett’s digit required amputation, and Kiko is being heralded by his owner for helping him realize he has been suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Douthett had a dangerously high blood-sugar level of 560 when admitted — many times the recommended 80 to 120.

Directed by Academy Award-nominee Edward Lachman, the documentary film Life for a Child follows the journeys of children with type 1 diabetes amid the verdant mountains and swarming streets of Nepal, one of the worlds poorest countries. The Life for a Child film was produced by the International Diabetes Federation (www.idf.org) and Eli Lilly and Company to raise awareness of the devastating impact of diabetes and increase support for the IDF Life for a Child Program. http

Life Style Modifications for Type 2 Diabetes

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Diabetic Diet

There is no such thing called diabetes diet that suits each and every patient. Every patient should consult a professional dietitian and plan an individualized diet chart.

The basic goals of a diabetic diet are to control the blood sugar level and at the same time provide the essential nutrients to the body.

The basic dietary guidelines for diabetes are:

Protein

Protein should provide 12 – 20% of daily calories. However, this depends on an individual patient’s health requirements. Like for example, a patient with kidney disease should limit protein intake to less than 10% of calories. Fish, soy, and poultry should be chosen over red meat.

Fats

Fats should provide 25 – 35% of daily calories. Monounsaturated fats obtained from olive, peanut, canola oils, avocados and nuts as well as omega-3 polyunsaturated fats obtained from fish, flaxseed oil and walnuts are preferred. Saturated fat present in red meat and butter should be limited to less than 7% of daily calories. Nonfat or low-fat dairy should be chosen over whole milk products. Trans-fats or hydrogenated fat found in snack foods, fried foods and  commercially baked goods should be limited to less than 1% of total calories.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates should provide 45 – 65% of daily calorie requirement. Vegetables, fruits, beans and whole grains are also recommended. These food items are also high in fiber. However, patients with diabetes should monitor their carbohydrate intake through careful carbohydrate counting.

Weight Loss

Diabetes patients should aim to lose weight if their body mass index (BMI) is 25 – 29 (overweight) or higher (obese). However, patients should aim for small but consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Female patients should have a diet that provides at least 1,000–1,200 kcal/day while male patients should have a diet that provides 1,200–1,600 kcal/day.

Exercise

Moderate aerobic exercises are recommended for diabetes patients. Regular aerobic exercise improves insulin sensitivity. However, the glucose levels should be monitored before, during and after workouts. In case if it is below 100 mg/dL or above 300 mg/dL, exercise should be avoided. Moreover, the patient should drink plenty of fluids before and during exercise.

Important Recommendations for a Diabetes Patient
Alcohol should be avoided as it increases the risk of hypoglycemia.
Proper protective footwear should be worn in order to protect the feet from injuries.
The patient should try to improve his sleeping habits.

Heart-Healthy Diet

Fiber rich food items like whole grains, legumes and nuts should be chosen
High intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended.
Walnut, is often recommended due to its cholesterol lowering properties. It is also a good source of antioxidants and alpha-linolenic acid.
Saturated fats found in animal products should be avoided.
Trans fatty acid found in hydrogenated fats etated and many commercial products and fast foods should be avoided.
Unsaturated fats especially omega-3 fatty acids found in vegetable and fish oils are recommended.
In selecting proteins, choose soy protein, poultry, and fish over meat. A 2006 study found that soy does not help improve cholesterol. However, experts still recommend it as a heart healthy food choice.
Weight control, quitting smoking, and exercise are essential companions of any diet program.

Reference: Health Information

When you’re first diagnosed with type I diabetes, the first thing that came to your mind was probably nothing to do with life insurance. Many people that have type I diabetes don’t even realize that it’s much more difficult to obtain life insurance with this type of health condition. It can be done, and getting the best deal on a life policy, with low monthly premiums and with a first day full death benefit, is achieved by selecting the right insurance company.

Every company is different…

Each insurance company has different underwriting rules, requirements and standards. Just like lenders, each individual company caters to a different segment of the population. Some companies like Gerber, cater to parents that are looking for inexpensive life insurance for their children. Other companies cater to middle-aged people that are only looking for term life insurance, while other companies cater to seniors or people that have health conditions.

With type I diabetes, you need to be looking at life insurance companies that cater to people that have health conditions. These companies, can offer you the same premiums that other people pay that do not have type I diabetes. This is however, based on a few conditions.

The three main questions that you’ll be asked about:

Diabetic Coma
Insulin Shock
Amputations

If you have not suffered from any of the three conditions listed above, there are really good insurance companies that can provide you with the same coverage, the same benefits and the same low premiums that people that do not suffer from type I diabetes enjoy.

http://www.LifeInsurance4All.com/ is a free tool that you can use to compare life insurance quotes for your entire family, including those with type 1 diabetes.

Christy Love is a Platinum Level Expert Author.

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