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Diabetes Symptoms & How to Detect Them at the Very Onset

interwebsystems@gmail.com (sabrina@arrowdesigns.com) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:30:59 GMT

Diabetes symptoms associated with early stages of diabetes can be so mild that you may not even know you have the disease. Diabetes is one of those medical conditions where the symptoms are not really well defined at least in the initial stages. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are approximately seven million individuals affected by diabetes in the US and they don’t even know it.

If you do have diabetes and it is not diagnosed and treated promptly, it can create a lot of health complications. It can affect your heart; can cause macular degeneration and even a serious condition called neuropathy where the nerve endings in the feet are affected. As diabetes symptoms are not very well defined, diabetes can go undetected for years creating health hazards that can affect you in many ways.

There are a few well established methods of controlling diabetes symptoms. These are steps that can help you maintain your health and even get off medications but there is an intense level of commitment and discipline necessary to achieve positive results. You can use information from genuine sources such as the Consumer DiabetesDek which is a portable and convenient pocket sized booklet that contains reliable and updated information about various aspects of diabetes.

The Consumer DiabetesDek is also a great source of information to help you or your loved ones control and manage diabetes anytime and from anywhere. It can also help you deal with possible emergencies such as diabetic ketoacidosis. The data available can be useful in understanding the right way of taking oral medications and the situations in which using insulin becomes imperative.

Exercise is a must, if you have to gain control over your diabetes symptoms. At the same time, a healthy diabetic diet can keep blood sugar levels under control. Individuals who are obese must take immediate steps to shed off those extra pounds to get a grip on their health condition.

Consumer DiabetesDek explains important features of diabetes management in a simple and easy-to-understand language. You can use the information in the booklet not only to gain better knowledge about diabetes symptoms but also to manage those symptoms effectively.

The Arginine Solution

interwebsystems@gmail.com (sabrina@arrowdesigns.com) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:00:09 GMT

This information is excerpted from The Arginine Solution by Robert Fried, Ph.D., Woodson C. Merrell, M.D. and James Thornton

In the field of medicine and health it is one of the revolutions of our time: the discovery that the amino acid L-Arginine may be a "magic bullet" for the cardiovascular system. Now, as the evidence mounts, including research that recently won the Nobel Prize in Medicine, more and more scientists and doctors see the extraordinary health benefits of increasing L-Arginine intake. A virtual arterial cleanser, L-Arginine helps eliminate blockage and maintain blood flow. In this persuasive, groundbreaking book, Robert Fried, Ph.D., and Woodson C. Merrell, M.D., two renowned New York health experts, make the case for making L-Arginine part of your life.

There is much research and clinical evidence that proves the effectiveness of L-Arginine in raising the body's production of nitric oxide, a principal blood pressure regulator. L-Arginine, an amino acid available in inexpensive supplement form, can have a powerful impact on your cardiovascular health. In addition, as it helps increase blood flow throughout the body, L-Arginine can also boost...

• male potency

• the immune system

• mental acuity

• and weight loss

while it reduces the harmful effects of...

• aging

• diabetes

• asthma

Even as medical researchers look for new ways to undo such damage once it's been wreaked, others look for ways to intercept disease before it's sunk its harpy claws too deeply into our flesh. In recent years, modern medicine has seen a resurgence of interest in integrative medicine - an approach that combines the best of the "fix what's broken" philosophy of conventional modern health care with the "preemptive strike" philosophy long embraced by alternative medicine healers and preventative medicine specialists alike.

Perhaps you have been impressed with the accumulating evidence supporting the health benefits of nutritional therapy - "nutraceutical agents" like vitamins E, C, and the carotenoids; the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids found in cold water fish; the isoflavones in soy; and a host of other foods, from oat bran to garlic to olive oil, increasingly linked to good health. Other therapeutic agents, especially botanical remedies, are receiving unprecedented scientific study - and being embraced more and more by clinicians and patients alike because of their powerful healing properties.

The amino acid L-Arginine, is fast emerging as one of the most potent nutraceuticals yet described. It works, when the body breaks it down, in the process releasing a simple gas called nitric oxide, or NO, a substance formerly best known for its presence in smog. In the body, however, NO is hardly a pollutant. Over the last decade, researchers have made a series of truly revolutionary discoveries about the critical functions NO plays in an astonishing array of bodily systems. Indeed, so momentous have these discoveries been, and so far-reaching their implications for bettering human health, that the most prestigious of all scientific awards - the Nobel Prize for Medicine - was bestowed upon three pioneering American NO researchers on October 12, 1998.

Arginine-derived nitric oxide, or ADNO, is a multifaceted molecular marvel, one made all the more amazing by the fact that researchers only so recently discovered that it even exists inside human tissues.

Consider just a sample of the many jobs ADNO has now been shown to perform inside the human body:

• It relaxes arteries, thereby helping to maintain normal blood pressure, which would otherwise skyrocket when ADNO is in short supply.

It helps keep open the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart, preventing angina pain.

• It's a potent free-radical scavenger that helps to both lower serum cholesterol and prevent the "bad" LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and becoming even worse.

• It's a powerful anticoagulant, or blood thinner, that helps prevent blood platelets from clumping together into the clots that can cause heart attack and stroke.

• It enhances blood flow to the penis, helping to boost erections.

• It serves as a critical "bullet" by different immune-system cells that use it to kill foreign bacteria and viruses and even shrink or destroy some cancerous tumors.

• It's used by the brain to encode long-term memory and ensure blood flow to brain cells.

• It functions as a "messenger molecule" that allows nerve cells in the body and the brain to communicate with each other.

• It may reduce pregnancy-related hypertension, a potentially life-threatening condition for mother and child.

• It may help regulate insulin secretion by the pancreas, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes.

• It helps control the lung airways, allowing you to breathe easier and avoid common lung disorders.

• It relaxes "hypertonic" sphincter muscles, preventing and healing hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

• It stimulates the body into releasing the all-important human growth hormone (HGH), a key to longevity as well as improvement in body composition by boosting lean muscle mass and bone density while decreasing fat tissue.

I have been using a liquid product for five years that has 5 grams of L-arginine per ounce and have had wonderful success. I am a diabetic and have had cardiovascular disease. Recently I had a major physical exam and my doctor of 25 years told me that my blood tests were better than any time in the last 25 years. My blood sugar runs between 95 and 120, my cholesterol was normal, blood pressure was 120/80, and I feel good. If you would like more information email me at lcoast73@yahoo.com

A Sound Source of Education on Diabetes

interwebsystems@gmail.com (sabrina@arrowdesigns.com) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:35:17 GMT

Diabetes education is important for everyone regardless of age or profession. A lack of diabetes awareness can trigger other more serious illnesses and diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.

A very good source of education on diabetes is the DiabetesDek publications. Whether you have diabetes or care for someone with diabetes, these pocket-sized informative booklets will increase your awareness of the dangerous health conditions associated with diabetes. DiabetesDeks will make you aware of the risks and dangers of diabetes and how to manage the disease for yourself or for someone with diabetes under your care.

There are three editions of the DiabetesDek: one for individuals with diabetes, one for medical professionals, and one for children and teens.

DiabetesDek Professional Edition

This publication provides professionals practical and necessary information needed to diagnose and manage patients with diabetes mellitus. This edition is constantly updated with up-to-date and accurate information on diabetes diagnosis, management and treatment options.

DiabetesDek Consumer Edition

This publication caters to those who have diabetes mellitus and/or their caregivers. This is yet another useful DiabetesDek booklet that provides information that will equip you to better handle emergencies related to diabetes in addition to knowing how to administer insulin and oral medications for diabetes and control food servings and diets.

Pediatric DiabetesDek

The Pediatric DiabetesDek edition is specially designed for families with type 1 diabetic children or teens. This booklet of information is not only an educational tool, but also serves to provide emotional support to parents, grandparents, children and teen.

Pediatric DiabetesDek, a must for families

interwebsystems@gmail.com (sabrina@arrowdesigns.com) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:24:07 GMT

For parents, it is quite a challenge to have children with diabetes. Every aspect of the child’s life has to be supervised until they are old enough to responsibly look after themselves. As a parent you will have to play an active role in their care while working with a health care team that is well versed in pediatric diabetes. You should make it a point to meet with these health care experts, 4 to 6 times a year for an up-to-date evaluation of your child and possible changes in the health care regimen.

Along with this you will also need some reliable help at home and access to handy information for all those doubts you may have when taking care of your child. The Pediatric DiabetesDek will be ideal for your family. This handy reference guide has been designed for those families who have children with type 1 diabetes.

The Pediatric DiabetesDek gives you detailed information on how to deal with children and teens with diabetes. Information is segregated based upon the age of the child and goes all the way to teenagers. It answers your questions about the most probable emergency situations that may arise. Because the information is put together by pediatric diabetes specialists, you can rest assured that virtually every probable emergency has been addressed. The Pediatric DiabetesDek also gives you information on insulin, its importance, proper dosing, administration and much more.

If you are worried that someone in your family may have diabetes, because of a tendency in the family, then this information that will also enlighten you on many other aspects of diabetes. It will help you understand the various types of diabetes such as type 1 and type 2 in addition to describing the differences between monogenic and gestational diabetes, and how they are intertwined. It will also list the various means in which you can exercise, control your diet, eat the right foods etc.

There are several well organized pages of information on the how to’s of managing weight loss for children or weight gain as in some cases. It will also help you deal with your child’s anxiety and worries concerning the illness.

All in all the Pediatric DiabetesDek is one key to information that is worth having with you.

Managing Diabetes with DiabetesDeks

interwebsystems@gmail.com (sabrina@arrowdesigns.com) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:48:04 GMT

Diabetes affects a significantly large population worldwide. For the many people living with diabetes, being able to manage it the right way is what counts. Your doctor will give you a regimen to follow. It is up to you to make changes to your lifestyle. As is common today, people constantly look for additional sources of information to help them deal with diabetes. A great source of information for diabetes management is the DiabetesDeks.

The three Diabetes Deks that are currently available provide comprehensive information for professionals, consumers, children, teens and their caregivers. Each of the Deks was written by medical professionals and provides easy-to-understand and up-to-date information on diabetes mellitus.

The Professional DiabetesDek is designed to give caregivers, including physicians who do not specialize in diabetes care, diabetes educators, nurses, and pharmacists to mention a few, a convenient source of up-to-date information, including current ADA and AACE treatment guidelines.

Our Consumer DiabetesDek speaks to those who may be suffering from diabetes and also those who care for someone with diabetes. It is also a wonderful tool for those who just want to educate themselves on diabetes. The Consumer DiabetesDek will help you comprehend what diabetes entails. It will also outline the physical symptoms you need to be aware of, if you have pre-diabetes. You can also gain insight into how oral medications and injections are different and how they can help with each type of diabetes. For those who may have recently contracted the illness, this Dek provides a comprehensive guide to managing diabetes.

Sad but true, a significant number of children contract diabetes. Our Pediatric DiabetesDek can be extremely useful to families by helping them cope with the daily aspects of living with diabetes. For those who have a child or teen with diabetes, this Dek is a comprehensive way of learning how to deal with medical emergencies that can arise. This Dek will help you understand symptoms, the importance of maintaining glucose levels and the kinds of food a child or young person needs in the daily management of diabetes.

Having this kind of information handy forms the basis of good diabetes management. The Deks offered by DiabetesDek provide sound information in an easy to use format.

Diabetes Management, the Right Way

interwebsystems@gmail.com (sabrina@arrowdesigns.com) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:48:41 GMT

Before the discovery of insulin and the development of oral diabetes medicines, diabetes management was very restrictive. Now, however, diabetes can be more easily managed by properly using oral diabetes medicines and correctly administering insulin.
Here are some diabetes management tips:

•   Eat healthy
•   Exercise regularly
•   Take your medicines as prescribed
•   Regularly monitor your blood glucose (sugar) levels
•   Develop a support group
•   Be sure your doctor or health care provider knows how to properly treat diabetes

Keep in mind that adults with diabetes run a very high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. In fact, almost 65% of those with diabetes end up having a heart condition. Managing diabetes over the years becomes more than just managing blood sugar levels. It is also necessary to maintain your blood pressure as well as your cholesterol within acceptable limits. This can be done by eating the right way, exercising the way prescribed and taking all the medication that you are meant to take. Smoking is a big negative as is the excessive use of alcohol.

•   People who have diabetes have an obligation to themselves and to their family to follow good health practices on a daily basis.
•   Understand hypoglycemia and how to deal with it.
•   Wear an identification tag or bracelet that lets others know you have diabetes. Emergency care will be much more effective.

Managing diabetes can be simplified, if you go about it the right way and are willing to follow the advice given by your health care providers.

Using DiabetesDek to Combat Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

interwebsystems@gmail.com (sabrina@arrowdesigns.com) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:25:01 GMT

All forms of sickness and illness are not welcome in our lives as they tend to stifle our lifestyle. Minor aches and pains are usually tolerable but if it goes beyond, we can become stressed. Diabetes is one health condition that is as deadly as it is unassuming. It is triggered off quietly through our lifestyle most of the time although it can be hereditary. Now, you can consider some help from DiabetesDek which outlines facts about diabetes and helpful treatments to control this illness. This useful diabetes guide provides careful and detailed information and facts on overcoming this illness.

Facts about Diabetes

The Consumer DiabetesDek compiles statistics regarding diabetes such as its impact on 25.8 million people (including children); that accounts for 8.3% of the population of the United States. There are three categories of diagnoses: 18.8 million people are confirmed with diabetes, 79 million people are diagnosed as pre-diabetes and 7 million unknown or unconfirmed. Diabetes is confirmed as the 7th primary cause of death in America while it may be at a higher rung in other countries. It impacts the whole world.

Diabetes is the primary cause of many health issues such as kidney failure, impotence and adult blindness with stroke and heart diseases increasing four-fold in a diabetic patient.

Steps in Controlling Diabetes

DiabetesDek points out clearly many relevant steps in controlling this illness which is a silent and slow killer. Strong supporters for the diabetic are needed and must be identified to extend care and counseling. It teaches the identification of pre-diabetes with a good understanding on the risks and dangers of this illness. DiabetesDek shows you the importance of a balanced but relevant diet to accommodate this illness. For example, avoid foods that contain too much sugar; that may even include certain fruits.

It suggests regular exercising to keep diabetes level down to an acceptable level as it burns off the excess sugar in the body. It enlightens the consumer on weight loss management and techniques which are appropriate and beneficial to the pre-diabetes and diabetes patients.