Diabetic patients take a sigh relief

                                          The diet most often recommended to people suffering from Diabetes, is high in dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber, and low in fat (especially saturated fat). Diabetic patients are encouraged to back off thier intake of carbs that have a high glycemic index.   If you suffer from Hypoglycemia, which is a pathologic state produced by extremely low blood glucose levels, then you'll want to learn to raise your blood glucose level quickly with food or drink, then follow up with a "long acting" carb like rye bread to prevent further risk of seizure or "diabetic coma".   Sticking to a special Diabetic diet doesn't mean you ... Read Full Story

For people with diabetes, sipping a mug of steaming, flavorful cocoa may seem a guilty pleasure. But new research suggests that indulging a craving for cocoa can actually help blood vessels to function better and might soon be considered part of a healthy diet for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Flavanols, natural plant compounds also found in tea, red wine, and certain fruits and vegetables, are responsible for cocoas healthful benefits. In fact, as per new research reported in the June 3 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), after diabetic patients drank specially formulated high-flavanol cocoa for one month, ... Read Full Story

Bangladesh scientists invent herbal tea to reduce insulin intake for diabetics Xinhua News Agency 03-06-08 DHAKA, Mar 6, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Bangladeshi scientists recently invented an herbal tea that would help insulin-dependent diabetic patients reduce their insulin intake, leading English newspaper the Daily Star reported Thursday. A group of scientists of Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) invented the herbal tea from leaf extracts of local tree named Jarul. The research was conducted at BCSIR research institute in Bangladesh's southeastern city Chittagong. Azad Khan, president of Diabetic Association was quoted by the newspaper as saying that since the tea is ... Read Full Story

Diabetes cases are growing in number and diabetics require close medical attention. The Brighton Family Health Team, in Brighton, Ontario, is taking advantage of technology and improving treatment for its diabetic patients. By making a move from paper to electronic records, staff are able to provide improved care. More than 5,000 patients are treated by the [...] Read Full Story

Now there is no need to run away from sweets as the new researches suggest that diabetes is curable. One of the latest studies shows that diabetic patients, resorting to stem cell therapy can now avoid the use of insulin injections as their bodies develop  the capability to generate this hormone naturally. Do you know that more than 20 million of Americans are suffering from Diabetes? It is a primary cause of serious complications like heart attacks, limb amputation, nerve damage, impotence and even blindness. Out of every 3 children born 1 child is prone to develop diabetes at an early stage. If you ... Read Full Story