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5 Best Foods for Preventing or Reversing Diabetes
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S., and doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke.1 However, type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease—our food choices can either prevent or promote insulin resistance and resultant diabetes.
Many conventional diabetes diets rely on meat or grains as the major calorie source. However, these strategies have serious drawbacks. High-nutrient, low glycemic load (GL) foods are the optimal foods for diabetics, and these foods also help to prevent diabetes in the first place:
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Possible health benefits of consuming oranges
Stroke: According to the American Heart Association, eating higher amounts of a compound found in citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit may lower ischemic stroke risk for women. Those who ate the highest amounts of citrus had a 19 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke than women who consumed the least.
Blood pressure: Maintaining a low sodium intake is essential to lowering blood pressure, however increasing potassium intake may be just as important because of its vasodilation effects. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, fewer than 2 percent of US adults meet the daily 4700 mg recommendation.3
Also of note, a high potassium intake is associated with a 20 percent decreased risk of dying from all causes.3
Cancer: According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, consuming bananas, oranges and orange juice in the first two years of life may reduce the risk of developing childhood leukemia.
As an excellent source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C, oranges can also help combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer. While an adequate vitamin C intake is necessary and very beneficial as an antioxidant, the amount necessary to consume for therapeutic purposes for cancer is beyond oral intake.1 High fiber intakes from fruits and vegetables are associated with a lowered risk of colorectal cancer.
Heart health: The fiber, potassium, vitamin C and choline content in oranges all support heart health. An increase in potassium intake along with a decrease in sodium intake is the most important dietary change that a person can make to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, according to Mark Houston, M.D, M.S, an associate clinical professor of medicine at Vanderbilt Medical School and director of the Hypertension Institute at St. Thomas Hospital in Tennessee.3
In one study, those who consumed 4069 mg of potassium per day had a 49 percent lower risk of death from ischemic heart disease compared with those who consumed less potassium (about 1000 mg per day).3
High potassium intakes are also associated with a reduced risk of stroke, protection against loss of muscle mass, preservation of bone mineral density and reduction in the formation of kidney stones.3
Diabetes: Studies have shown that type 1 diabetics who consume high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels and type 2 diabetics may have improved blood sugar, lipids and insulin levels. One medium banana provides about 3 grams of fiber.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 21-25 g/day for women and 30-38 g/day for men.
Skin: The antioxidant vitamin C, when eaten in its natural form (as in an orange) or applied topically, can help to fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin texture. Vitamin C plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the support system of your skin.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
11 Training Tips for Running Your First Half-Marathon
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Running a half-marathon is all the rage these days, especially among women. In fact, a recent Running USA Report revealed that 13.1 is the fastest-growing race distance. What’s more, in 2014, the ladies made up 61 percent of the field.
Older Athletes Have a Strikingly Young Fitness Age
Older athletes can be much younger, physically, than they are in real life, according to a new study of participants in the coming Senior Olympics. The study found that the athletes’ fitness age is typically 20 years or more younger than their chronological age, providing a clear inspiration to the rest of us to get out and start moving more.
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Boat tragedy survivor 'lucky to be alive'
Rescue crews say a man who survived a boating accident north of Port Stephens in which his friend died, is lucky to be alive.
The fishing boat capsized near Broughton Island on Saturday morning and a 35-year-old man washed up onto rocks before being rescued.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Fight Diabetes-Related Sight Loss
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin or the body is unable to process it properly. Insulin is the hormone that regulates the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
The effect of diabetes on the eye is called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes, it may not have any symptoms or may not affect sight in the early stages but, as the condition progresses, eventually the sight will be affected. When the condition is caught early, treatment is effective at reducing or preventing damage to sight.
Diabetic related sight loss is the most common form of blindness in people of working age in Ireland. In about 10% of cases, diabetic macular oedema (DME) may occur where blood vessels leak their contents into the macular region of the retina and this may cause a more rapid form of vision loss.
What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?
The earliest phase of diabetic retinopathy is known as ‘background diabetic retinopathy’. Often there are no symptoms in the early stages of the disease, nor is there any pain. In this phase, the arteries in the retina become weakened and leak, forming small haemorrhages. These leaking vessels often lead to swelling or oedema in the retina. As the disease progresses, some blood vessels that nourish the retina become blocked, over time worsening and depriving several areas of the retina with their blood supply.
In advanced diabetic retinopathy the signals sent by the retina for nourishment trigger the growth of new blood vessels. This condition is called proliferative retinopathy. These new blood vessels are abnormal and fragile. They grow along the retina and along the surface of the clear gel that fills the inside of the eye. By themselves, these blood vessels do not cause symptoms or vision loss. However, they have thin, fragile walls. If they leak blood, severe vision loss and even blindness can result.
A condition known as diabetic macular oedema occurs when blood leaks into the centre of the retina, known as the macula, the part of the eye where sharp, straight-ahead vision occurs. The fluid makes the macula swell, blurring vision. This can occur at any stage of diabetic retinopathy, although it is more likely to occur as the disease progresses.
The good news is that by regular and effective retina screening, diabetic retinopathy can be caught early and effectively treated. The national diabetic retina screening programme for diabetic retinopathy (Diabetic RetinaScreen) has been rolled out nationwide for everyone over the age of 12 who is affected by diabetes in Ireland. If you have diabetes it is extremely important that you reply to the letter you have received in order to express your interest in taking part in the eye screening. More information is available atwww.diabeticretinascreen.ie or by calling 1890 45 45 55.
What treatments are available?
Prevention of diabetic retinopathy is the most important step to take for anyone with diabetes. Researchers have found that diabetic patients who are able to maintain appropriate blood sugar and blood pressure levels have fewer eye problems than those with poor control. Diet and exercise play important roles in the overall health of people with diabetes.
People with diabetes can also greatly reduce the possibilities of eye complications by going to their routine examinations with an eye doctor and taking part in the national screening programme. Many problems can be treated with much greater success when caught early.
Diabetic retinopathy is treated in many ways depending on the stage of the disease and the specific problem that requires attention. The doctor relies on several tests to monitor the progression of the disease and to make decisions for the appropriate treatment. Laser eye surgery called pan retinal photocoagulation (PRP) is one treatment choice to prevent the blood vessels from leaking, or to get rid of the growth of abnormal, fragile vessels. A new class of drugs has recently become available to treat macular oedema and they are often used in conjunction with the laser therapy. These are anti-VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) drugs and they target the substance in the body which is responsible for the development of blood vessels. In diabetic macular oedema, too much VEGF is produced in the eye, and these drugs block the production of these new, abnormal vessels.
Vitrectomy is another surgery commonly needed for diabetic patients who suffer a vitreous haemorrhage (bleeding in the gel-like substance that fills the centre of the eye). During a vitrectomy, the retina surgeon carefully removes blood, fibrous tissue and vitreous from the eye, relieving traction on the retina and preventing retinal detachment. If retinal detachments or tears occur, they are often sealed with laser surgery. Retinal detachment requires surgical treatment to reattach the retina to the back of the eye. The prognosis for visual recovery is dependent on the severity of the detachment.
Exciting research for diabetes and diabetic retinopathy is ongoing. Irish researchers from NUI Galway and Queen’s University Belfast are part of an international collaboration who are assessing if stem cells derived from bone marrow can control glucose levels and stop some of the damage caused by six diabetic complications, including diabetic retinopathy. Fighting Blindness supported researchers in UCD and the Mater Hospital are also designing tools that can detect, treat and prevent vision loss in people with diabetes. They are studying the molecular basis of diabetic retinopathy and they have discovered that there are resident populations of cells within the eye that can be manipulated in order to promote repair.
China adopts new security law to make networks, systems 'controllable'
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China's legislature adopted a sweeping national security law on Wednesday that covers everything from territorial sovereignty to measures to tighten cyber security, a move likely to rile foreign businesses.
A core component of the law, passed by the standing committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), is to make all key network infrastructure and information systems "secure and controllable".
Virtual reality pedals and dances its way into fitness classes
Virtual reality is making inroads into group fitness classes and personal training sessions and promises to get more immersive as the technology advances, according to fitness experts.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Tips for Smart Snacking With Diabetes
The right snacks can be beneficial to your diabetes plan. Learn how to choose healthy snacks for diabetes and when you might need them.
Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH
Knowing when and how to choose a healthy snack can help keep type 2 diabetes under control.
In fact, a healthy diabetic snack can help you maintain a stable blood sugar level and support your overalldiabetes diet and treatment plan. The key is to know what a healthy diabetic snack is and what it isn't. Try these five tips to help you snack strategically for diabetes:
1. Know how carbs affect your body. Smart snacking for diabetes starts with knowing how your body reacts to insulin and carbohydrates. Insulin is a hormone normally produced by the body to help regulate sugar (glucose) in the blood. If you have diabetes, your body can’t produce or process enough insulin to keep your blood sugar at healthy levels.
With diabetes, your body converts the carbohydrates in foods into glucose faster than it does protein and fat. You must be aware of the carbohydrates you're eating to avoid potentially dangerous spikes or drops in blood sugar. Typical high-carb foods include certain fruits, bread, pasta, rice, and cereal. Work with your doctor or a registered dietitian to develop an individualized diabetes eating plan for healthy meals and snacks based on your body’s reaction to carbohydrates and the status of your diabetes.
2. Snack only when you really need to. “If you're hungry, eat a snack. If you're not hungry, you don’t need a snack,” says Alison Evert, MS, RD, CDE, coordinator of diabetes care programs at the Diabetes Care Center at University of Washington Diabetes Care Center in Seattle. Because many people with type 2 diabetes are overweight and don’t need to make snacking a regular habit, Evert says, "the whole idea of three meals and three snacks a day is too many calories."
3. Plan ahead. Taking insulin or other diabetes medications that affect insulin production can cause dips in blood sugar after exercise or at night. To compensate, your doctor may recommend that you eat a snack before working out or going to bed. Always check your blood sugar before snacking, though, since a snack may not be needed.
“The idea that you need a snack if you’re exercising isn’t always true,” Evert says. Typically, if you take insulin or an insulin-producing drug that can lower blood sugar, you should check your blood sugar level before exercising and bring a snack in case you need it.
4. Keep snacks proportional. Portion control is essential to smart snacking for diabetes. Healthy diabetes snacks shouldn't add extra empty calories that can pack on the pounds. Instead, snacks intended to correct blood sugar should be proportional to blood glucose levels, says Helen W. Rodbard, MD, medical director of Endocrine and Metabolic Consultants in Rockville, Md., and past president of the American College of Endocrinology.
That means small dips in blood sugar should be managed with only a small, low-carbohydrate snack. Larger drops in blood sugar require a larger, faster-acting amount of carbohydrates. “If you’re having an episode of low blood sugar, you need juice or something that will raise your blood sugar rapidly,” Dr. Rodbard says.
5. Make snacking simple. Unless you’re experiencing low blood sugar, healthy snacks for diabetes should usually be low in carbohydrates and high in fiber or protein that won’t cause spikes in your blood sugar.
Again, portion size is key, Evert says. Most people should aim for snacks with some fiber, about 15 to 20 grams of carbohydrates, and no more than 150 calories. Fiber helps slow the absorption of carbohydrates and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Some healthy snack ideas that fit the bill are an apple or orange, three cups of popcorn, or 15 almonds.
Evert says that most people with diabetes don’t need to worry about mixing food groups at snack time. This usually just adds extra calories you don’t need. “Many people have been told to add protein, and that’s a myth that we need to put to rest,” she says, because there's no evidence that it neutralizes the effect of carbohydrates. A study in "Metabolism" in 2012, for instance, showed that combining carbohydrates with protein does not improve the glucose response that naturally occurs in people with type 2 diabetes after eating carbohydrates.
Best fruits for diabetics
Fruit does have a place in a healthy diabetes diet. Find out about the best fruits to eat and why whole fruits are better than fruit juice.
Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH
People with type 2 diabetes know that they need to limit the amount of sugar that they eat — even natural sugars. So how important is fruit for diabetes? Contrary to what you may have heard, it’s actually a crucial part of a good diabetes diet, according to a 2013 study published in theBritish Medical Journal that followed nearly 190,000 people over a number of years to see who would develop type 2 diabetes or not.
The study, which looked at the association between diabetes and eating fruit, found that eating whole fruits, especially blueberries, grapes, and apples, significantly reduces the risk for type 2 diabetes. On the flip side, drinking more fruit juices actually increases the risk for diabetes.
“If you have type 2 diabetes, you do need to watch your sugar," explains Katie Barbera, RD, CDE, a registered dietician and diabetes educator at North Shore-LIJ Health System in Great Neck, N.Y. "Both whole fruit and fruit juice have sugar, but a fruit is only equal to about 4 ounces of fruit juice. If you drink 12 ounces of fruit juice, you could be getting too much sugar,” she says. “And whole fruits have a lot of other advantages for a diabetes diet."
Understanding the Sugar in Fruit
Having type 2 diabetes means having to count your carbohydrates (carbs). Like vegetables and grains, fruits are carbs, and you need them. If you have diabetes, figuring out the best fruits for diabetes is about more than counting carbs. “Whole fruits are an excellent source of antioxidants," Barbera says. "They have a lot of fiber, so they make you feel fuller and satisfy your hunger. They also add a lot of flavor to a diabetes diet."
Antioxidants are important because they help prevent cell damage. “Antioxidants in a diabetes diet may help reduce inflammation caused by oxidative stress," Barbera says. Oxidative stress may contribute to complications of diabetes. "To get the most antioxidants, look for fruits with a variety of bright colors and full flavors," she says.
A 2013 study published in the National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine compared people with type 2 diabetes who were on an oral diabetes medication alone to those on medication along with antioxidant supplements. After three months, people taking medication and antioxidants had less oxidative stress than the other group.
Unlike fruit juice, a whole fruit still has all of its fiber. That’s important for a diabetes diet because fiber isn’t digestible — it fills you up without raising your blood sugar. Including more fiber in your diet means better blood sugar control. To get the most fiber, eat your fruit with the skin or peel on it.
Counting Fruit Carbs and Other Diabetes Tips
“Most people with diabetes should get about 45 grams of carbs per meal," Barbera says, adding that it's important to balance fruit with proteins and other sources of healthy carbohydrates. "The key is to count the carbs and spread them out through the day to keep your blood sugar under control.” Your doctor and the feedback you get from monitoring your blood sugar can help you learn how.
A small piece of whole fruit has about 15 grams of carbohydrate. So does one-third cup of fruit juice or one-half cup of canned or frozen fruit (as long as there's no sugar added). Dried fruit is another good source of fiber and antioxidants, but it can have 15 grams of carbohydrate in just 2 tablespoons, so measure your portions carefully.
If you want to drink fruit juice, drink only 100 percent fruit juice without any added sugar. Also, try to limit your fruit juice to half a cup per serving. You might consider substituting a tasty vegetable juice that will allow you to drink a whole cup with only 10 grams of carbohydrates.
Best Fruits to Eat for Diabetes
Consider these high-antioxidant fruit choices as the best fruits to eat for a healthy diabetes diet:
- Grapes
- Apples
- Berries
- Citrus fruits
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Papaya
- Cantaloupe
- Apricots
Colorful, flavorful fruits in all varieties have a healthy place in your diabetes diet. Just remember to count your carbs and eat fruit in moderation. Choose whole fruits instead of fruit juices because they're better for you, taste great, and fill you up faster and longer with fewer total carbs.
Monday, June 29, 2015
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