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Beauty & Wellness for Fashionistas by Tiease D. Deutsch
Tiease's Fashionista Guide to Diabetes
Good gracious you've just been diagnosed with diabetes-What's a Fashionista to do? You're the perfect consultant in matters of fashion, hairstyle, nail care and all manner on how to look your best but now you've been confronted by an excessive alarming topic, such as diabetes which you believe to be a horrid distracting plight.
Initially upon diagnosis your health care provider was probably talking and talking away but you were distracted, horrified at the thought of not just where your life will take you now but just how are you to survive and will you be your glamorous self?
I've written this helpful guide to help ease you into your adjusted lifestyle. First there is no reason to despair. My mission is to give you the information, tools and straight talk about diabetes and assure you that your diagnosis need not put a cramp in your chic strut.
My character as a nurse has always been celebrated for its sincerity and frankness, so I will begin with a simple definition of Diabetes Mellitus also known as "Sugar Diabetes" a condition which occurs when ones body fails to utilize sugars/glucose appropriately. Glucose is our brains primary source of nutrition and our entire body's primary source of energy for all its millions of cells.
The levels of glucose in circulating in our blood stream is subdued by a hormone called insulin, which I'm sure you've heard of before. Insulin is manufactured by our pancreas. Without Insulin glucose fails to enter and nourish the body's voracious cells. The typical individuals blood glucose levels tend to remain in normal range. However, after eating, your blood glucose level may rise, in non-diabetics, temporarily up to 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) or a bit more. The American Diabetes Association recommends a post-meal glucose level of less than 10 mmol/L (180 mg/dL) and a fasting plasma glucose of 5 to 7.2 mmol/L (90–130 mg/dL)
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When ones pancreas does not produce an adequate amount of insulin Type 1 diabetes results. On the other hand when Type 2 diabetes occurs it is the result of ones body responding abnormally to insulin. This causes glucose levels in the blood to rise, leading to symptoms such as increased urination, extreme thirst, weight loss and with both forms of diabetes Diabetic coma is always a threat. At the same time with education, a few lifestyle adjustments and adjustment of diet such pressing symptoms are not a foregone conclusion.
A blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose, in your blood. Glucose is acquired from carbohydrate foods. Insulin is produced in the pancreas and released into the blood when the amount of sugar/glucose in your blood rises.
So you've been diagnosed with diabetes, now it's time to introduce you to some of the health care professionals who may be involved in the management of your care:
The first desire of my heart is for a permanent cure for Diabetes to be discovered as soon as possible, but until than Fashionistas afflicted with diabetes must learn to live with it and depend upon diet management, medications, insulin, alternative natural supplements and prayer. I am a firm believer in the benefits of prayer and medical science interventions.
Practically anyone who hasn't been living under a rock is at least familiar with the term diabetes and that there are strict dietary restrictions associated with the disorder. We all love food so it's a small wonder why so many recently diagnosed Fashionistas fear being deprived of their favorite foods, but believe it or not you don't have to completely cease enjoying your favorite culinary delights.
You will need to carefully plan your meals which may include some of your seductive treats. This is where your dietician comes in she is essential in helping you learn how to properly and what to eat to improve your blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
A blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose, in your blood. Glucose is acquired from carbohydrate foods. Insulin is produced in the pancreas and released into the blood when the amount of sugar/glucose in your blood rises.
So you've been diagnosed with diabetes, now it's time to introduce you to some of the health care professionals who may be involved in the management of your care:
- Your doctor/health care provider
- Diabetes Nurse/educator
- Dietitian
- Pharmacist
- Exercise professional
- Eye Doctor
- Dentist
- Podiatrist/Foot Doctor
- Mental-Health provider
The first desire of my heart is for a permanent cure for Diabetes to be discovered as soon as possible, but until than Fashionistas afflicted with diabetes must learn to live with it and depend upon diet management, medications, insulin, alternative natural supplements and prayer. I am a firm believer in the benefits of prayer and medical science interventions.
Practically anyone who hasn't been living under a rock is at least familiar with the term diabetes and that there are strict dietary restrictions associated with the disorder. We all love food so it's a small wonder why so many recently diagnosed Fashionistas fear being deprived of their favorite foods, but believe it or not you don't have to completely cease enjoying your favorite culinary delights.
You will need to carefully plan your meals which may include some of your seductive treats. This is where your dietician comes in she is essential in helping you learn how to properly and what to eat to improve your blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Some of the fundamental your dietitian will instruct you in include:
Learning the measure, determine food portion sizes, which will also help you lose weight if you're overweight.
You will learn to track the carbs you consume daily. Proper kinds of carbohydrates must be identified in addition to empty carbs which have less nutrition value. Ordinarily fruits, veggies, whole grains, including poultry & fish are amongst foods suggested.
Use the FDA's food pyramid to enable you to select proper foods from all the basic food groups. Non-fat diary products are suggested, various beans, poultry, fish, lean meats are a smart choice.
Avoid trans-fats. Eat broiled food instead of fried.
Eat more vegetarian meals and when consuming meat, eat more fruits and veggies than your protein.
You will need to make some lifestyle changes to maintain optimal heath, such as:
If you are overweight both your Doctor and Dietitian are sure to suggest that you decrease in pounds. This is one place where the strict calories counting, portion control and moderate exercise pays off.
Hypertension is not uncommon amongst diabetics. It's important to maintain proper blood pressure to prevent kidney disease/failure (diabetes puts you at an increased risk of kidney failure) and heart attack. A normal blood pressure usually ranges from 130/80 but varies lower and may be perfectly normal in certain individually. You and your health care provider will determine what is normal for you.
Smoking cessation is essentially to your health. If you're addicted to the smokes & diagnosed with diabetes you are 3 times more likely to have heart disease, stroke, Neuropathy/nerve disease, and kidney disease.
Are you getting the picture? With diabetes and all the new must do's and don'ts there is no wonder some Fashionistas experience some degree of depression and this is perfectly normally. After all who shouts for choice when diagnosed with a chronic disorder which requires you to revamp your habits & familiar lifestyle. This is where a counselor and or support groups may be helpful.
If you've always been hitting the gym then good for you, but if you aren't accustomed to exercise your health care provider will probably suggest a minimum of thirty minutes of exercise daily five days a week. Exercise will help:
Reduce your risk of heart disease & stroke.
Decrease your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Help manage depression & decrease stress.
Strengthen your heart, muscles and bones.
Give you a feeling of looking and feeling good.
Improve your blood circulation.
Keep your joints flexible.
Help your insulin work more efficiently.
Keep your weight at appropriate amount.
Some of the best exercises include:
Maintaining your blood glucose levels in your target range will help you stay healthy. Adhere to your diabetic diet, take your medication as prescribe, exercise at the same time daily when possible.Monitor your blood sugar level and use your results to adjust how you and your team of health care providers manages your diabetes.
Ask your health care provider what blood sugar level is considered appropriate for you. Then when you test your glucose levels you will know whether or not you are high or low. Your glucose may be affected by low blood sugar/glucose referred to as:
Perspiring profusely
Shakiness/Nervousness
Weakness/Fatigue
Pounding heart beat
Headache
Irritability-Changes in personality and/or disposition
Paleness or grayish color skin depend on your complexion
Uncoordination
Hunger
Dizziness
Nausea
Slurred speech
Drowsiness
Confusion
Too much insulin (if you're on insulin)
Too little food intake
To much activity
Infection
Increased stress
Alcohol consumption
Should experience signs of hypoglycemia eat or drink something stat to raises your blood sugar level, such as orange juice with teaspoon of sugar, hard candy, sweetened soda, fruit or fruit juice, raisins or take emergency sugar tablets if you happen to have them.
The flip side of hypoglycemia( not enough glucose in your blood) is Hyperglycemia (having too much sugar in your blood). Signs & symptoms of Hyperglycaemia:
Hyperglycemia may be the result of not enough medication or insulin, too much food, to little activity, illness, outdated insulin, faulty meter, high doses of steroids alcohol(in excess), and increased stress, since hyperglycemia can be fatal and/or cause permanent damage, such as blindness or brain damage you have to contact your Doctor stat & take prompt actions to remedy it.
Monitoring your blood glucose level is essential to controlling your diabetes. Your blood glucose meter measures how much glucose is in your blood at the time you test. Your health care provider will help you come up with a testing plan. By checking your levels at different times, you can learn how your body works and how what you do and eat affect it. It's important to learn what causes your levels to rise or lower inappropriately.
Other common considerations diabetics must monitor:
Eye care finding problems early may prevent future blindness. Have a dilated eye exam annually. It can detect changes in your vision before you even notice that anything is wrong.
Diabetes may cause nerve damages and decrease you sensitivity to pain signals which may send warning signals. For this reason you should inspect your feet daily to check for sores, cracks, objects lodged within the flesh, scrapes or cuts. You need to have a podiatrist/Foot specialist monitor your feet and the blood circulation within them. You are aware that diabetes often results in amputation of lower extremities/legs if not properly cared for so take steps to protect your mobility.
Rethink what you may have done to cause this reaction. If you take insulin, make sure you have been properly instructed in how to properly monitor your blood glucose levels and test your urine for sugar which should never be present in the urine also it's essential you know how to properly administer your own insulin to yourself.
Fasting blood glucose tests are done to detect the risk of diabetes known as prediabetes, "considered an indicated potential risk of developing full blown diabetes" when glucose levels are 110-125 mg/dL (5.6-6.9 mmol/L), as recommended by the American Diabetes Association.
Fasting blood sugar (FBS) measures blood glucose after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. It is often the first test done to check for prediabetes and diabetes.
2-hour postprandial blood sugar measures blood glucose exactly 2 hours after you start eating a meal. This is not a test used to diagnose diabetes.
Random blood sugar (RBS) measures blood glucose regardless of when you last ate. Several random measurements may be taken throughout the day. Random testing is useful because glucose levels in healthy people do not vary widely throughout the day. Blood glucose levels that vary widely may mean a problem. This test is also called a casual blood glucose test. Random testing is not used to diagnose diabetes.
Oral glucose tolerance test is used to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes. An oral glucose tolerance test is a series of blood glucose measurements taken after you drink a sweet liquid that contains glucose. This test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes that occurs during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). This test is not commonly used to diagnose diabetes in a person who is not pregnant.
Glycohemoglobin A1c measures how much sugar (glucose) is stuck to red blood cells. This test can be used to diagnose diabetes. It also shows how well your diabetes has been controlled in the last 2 to 3 months and whether your diabetes medicine needs to be changed. The result of your A1c test can be used to estimate your average blood sugar level. This is called your estimated average glucose, or eAG.
Once you've been diagnosed with diabetes it's important to become your own pro-health advocate. You need to know how to store your insulin safely, how to know if your insulin needs to be changed. how to mix your insulin, how to use pre-filled insulin syringes, and how to properly dispose of used syringes. Always ask when you aren't sure. Ask:
2, What side effects may develop
3, Inform your health-provider of any other supplements and/or drugs you are already taking
4. Ask about specific foods to avoid
5, Be sure to refill if it needed
6, Fill your prescriptions as soon as possible
7, Know what kinds of food to eat and avoid
Never cease taking your medications before you should against your Doctor's advice.
All data her is for informational purposes and not intended to replace the advice and instructions of your medical provider. Diabetes puts you at a higher risk of getting an infection, such as cold, flu or pneumonia so speak with your health care provider about avoiding this risk.
There is so much more to be said on the subject of diabetes but a full explanation of the subject I can not provide here. Research is ongoing, discoveries and agreeably alternative medicines are being tested daily so the multitude of information out there is endless. You just have to shop around! :)
copyright by Tiease D. Deutsch R.N. 8/28/2012
© by Tiease D. Deutsch 8-29-2012
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Learning the measure, determine food portion sizes, which will also help you lose weight if you're overweight.
You will learn to track the carbs you consume daily. Proper kinds of carbohydrates must be identified in addition to empty carbs which have less nutrition value. Ordinarily fruits, veggies, whole grains, including poultry & fish are amongst foods suggested.
Use the FDA's food pyramid to enable you to select proper foods from all the basic food groups. Non-fat diary products are suggested, various beans, poultry, fish, lean meats are a smart choice.
Avoid trans-fats. Eat broiled food instead of fried.
Eat more vegetarian meals and when consuming meat, eat more fruits and veggies than your protein.
You will need to make some lifestyle changes to maintain optimal heath, such as:
If you are overweight both your Doctor and Dietitian are sure to suggest that you decrease in pounds. This is one place where the strict calories counting, portion control and moderate exercise pays off.
Hypertension is not uncommon amongst diabetics. It's important to maintain proper blood pressure to prevent kidney disease/failure (diabetes puts you at an increased risk of kidney failure) and heart attack. A normal blood pressure usually ranges from 130/80 but varies lower and may be perfectly normal in certain individually. You and your health care provider will determine what is normal for you.
Eliminating Diabetes:
Smoking cessation is essentially to your health. If you're addicted to the smokes & diagnosed with diabetes you are 3 times more likely to have heart disease, stroke, Neuropathy/nerve disease, and kidney disease.
Are you getting the picture? With diabetes and all the new must do's and don'ts there is no wonder some Fashionistas experience some degree of depression and this is perfectly normally. After all who shouts for choice when diagnosed with a chronic disorder which requires you to revamp your habits & familiar lifestyle. This is where a counselor and or support groups may be helpful.
If you've always been hitting the gym then good for you, but if you aren't accustomed to exercise your health care provider will probably suggest a minimum of thirty minutes of exercise daily five days a week. Exercise will help:
Reduce your risk of heart disease & stroke.
Decrease your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Help manage depression & decrease stress.
Strengthen your heart, muscles and bones.
Give you a feeling of looking and feeling good.
Improve your blood circulation.
Keep your joints flexible.
Help your insulin work more efficiently.
Keep your weight at appropriate amount.
Some of the best exercises include:
- Walking
- Aerobics
- Weight lifting
- Jogging
- Cycling
- Gardening
- Swimming
- Martial Arts
- Jazz-a-cise
- Tai-Chi
Maintaining your blood glucose levels in your target range will help you stay healthy. Adhere to your diabetic diet, take your medication as prescribe, exercise at the same time daily when possible.Monitor your blood sugar level and use your results to adjust how you and your team of health care providers manages your diabetes.
Ask your health care provider what blood sugar level is considered appropriate for you. Then when you test your glucose levels you will know whether or not you are high or low. Your glucose may be affected by low blood sugar/glucose referred to as:
Hypoglycemia. Signs & Symptoms include:
Perspiring profusely
Shakiness/Nervousness
Weakness/Fatigue
Pounding heart beat
Headache
Irritability-Changes in personality and/or disposition
Paleness or grayish color skin depend on your complexion
Uncoordination
Hunger
Dizziness
Nausea
Slurred speech
Drowsiness
Confusion
Common cause of Hypoglycemia may be:
Too much insulin (if you're on insulin)
Too little food intake
To much activity
Infection
Increased stress
Alcohol consumption
Should experience signs of hypoglycemia eat or drink something stat to raises your blood sugar level, such as orange juice with teaspoon of sugar, hard candy, sweetened soda, fruit or fruit juice, raisins or take emergency sugar tablets if you happen to have them.
The flip side of hypoglycemia( not enough glucose in your blood) is Hyperglycemia (having too much sugar in your blood). Signs & symptoms of Hyperglycaemia:
- Decreased appetite
- Nausea and/or Vomiting
- Fever
- Abdominal cramps
- Sweet smelling fruity-like breath
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination and infection
- Dry mouth and/or skin
- Tiredness/Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Slow healing wounds,cuts, scrapes
- Weight loss
Hyperglycemia may be the result of not enough medication or insulin, too much food, to little activity, illness, outdated insulin, faulty meter, high doses of steroids alcohol(in excess), and increased stress, since hyperglycemia can be fatal and/or cause permanent damage, such as blindness or brain damage you have to contact your Doctor stat & take prompt actions to remedy it.
Monitoring your blood glucose level is essential to controlling your diabetes. Your blood glucose meter measures how much glucose is in your blood at the time you test. Your health care provider will help you come up with a testing plan. By checking your levels at different times, you can learn how your body works and how what you do and eat affect it. It's important to learn what causes your levels to rise or lower inappropriately.
Other common considerations diabetics must monitor:
Eye care finding problems early may prevent future blindness. Have a dilated eye exam annually. It can detect changes in your vision before you even notice that anything is wrong.
Diabetes may cause nerve damages and decrease you sensitivity to pain signals which may send warning signals. For this reason you should inspect your feet daily to check for sores, cracks, objects lodged within the flesh, scrapes or cuts. You need to have a podiatrist/Foot specialist monitor your feet and the blood circulation within them. You are aware that diabetes often results in amputation of lower extremities/legs if not properly cared for so take steps to protect your mobility.
Rethink what you may have done to cause this reaction. If you take insulin, make sure you have been properly instructed in how to properly monitor your blood glucose levels and test your urine for sugar which should never be present in the urine also it's essential you know how to properly administer your own insulin to yourself.
There are various kinds of blood glucose tests:
Fasting blood glucose tests are done to detect the risk of diabetes known as prediabetes, "considered an indicated potential risk of developing full blown diabetes" when glucose levels are 110-125 mg/dL (5.6-6.9 mmol/L), as recommended by the American Diabetes Association.
Fasting blood sugar (FBS) measures blood glucose after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. It is often the first test done to check for prediabetes and diabetes.
2-hour postprandial blood sugar measures blood glucose exactly 2 hours after you start eating a meal. This is not a test used to diagnose diabetes.
Random blood sugar (RBS) measures blood glucose regardless of when you last ate. Several random measurements may be taken throughout the day. Random testing is useful because glucose levels in healthy people do not vary widely throughout the day. Blood glucose levels that vary widely may mean a problem. This test is also called a casual blood glucose test. Random testing is not used to diagnose diabetes.
Oral glucose tolerance test is used to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes. An oral glucose tolerance test is a series of blood glucose measurements taken after you drink a sweet liquid that contains glucose. This test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes that occurs during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). This test is not commonly used to diagnose diabetes in a person who is not pregnant.
Glycohemoglobin A1c measures how much sugar (glucose) is stuck to red blood cells. This test can be used to diagnose diabetes. It also shows how well your diabetes has been controlled in the last 2 to 3 months and whether your diabetes medicine needs to be changed. The result of your A1c test can be used to estimate your average blood sugar level. This is called your estimated average glucose, or eAG.
Once you've been diagnosed with diabetes it's important to become your own pro-health advocate. You need to know how to store your insulin safely, how to know if your insulin needs to be changed. how to mix your insulin, how to use pre-filled insulin syringes, and how to properly dispose of used syringes. Always ask when you aren't sure. Ask:
- What is the name of the medications you may be prescribed
2, What side effects may develop
3, Inform your health-provider of any other supplements and/or drugs you are already taking
4. Ask about specific foods to avoid
5, Be sure to refill if it needed
6, Fill your prescriptions as soon as possible
7, Know what kinds of food to eat and avoid
Never cease taking your medications before you should against your Doctor's advice.
All data her is for informational purposes and not intended to replace the advice and instructions of your medical provider. Diabetes puts you at a higher risk of getting an infection, such as cold, flu or pneumonia so speak with your health care provider about avoiding this risk.
There is so much more to be said on the subject of diabetes but a full explanation of the subject I can not provide here. Research is ongoing, discoveries and agreeably alternative medicines are being tested daily so the multitude of information out there is endless. You just have to shop around! :)
copyright by Tiease D. Deutsch R.N. 8/28/2012
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