People who are on antidepressants are at increased risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. People who have past history of depression have 30% of higher risk of developing diabetes. Researchers studied the medical records of 2,400 people to know the effects of antidepressants (Tricyclic antidepressants and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) on diabetes. Chances of developing diabetes are more when they take both types of drugs for depression instead of one type. American Diabetic Association research studies also stated that antidepressants use predisposes diabetes. Diabetes and Depression: Depression by reducing one’s physical activity causes obesity which raises diabetes risk. Preventive use of Metformin may reduce diabetes risk in these depressive patients. People who are on treatment for depression should regularly screen for chronic diseases like Diabetes and Heart diseases. Depressive patients generally do not follow doctor’s advice. Some may even attempt for suicide by taking higher doses of insulin. Diabetes may cause depression due to its chronic nature and associated complications. Rate of depression is very high in Diabetics than in normal people. Diagnosing with diabetes itself causes stress which may lead to psychiatric complications like depression. This research study was published in “Diabetes Research & Clinical Practice”. … [Read more...]
Health benefits of black tea in Diabetes
This is good news for Diabetic tea lovers. Black tea has the potential to control type 2 Diabetes, according to researchers at Dundee University in Scotland. Some substances (Theaflavins and Thearubigns) in Black tea act as Insulin substitutes. This research study was published in the “Journal of Aging Cell”. Black tea also helps in reducing blood pressure and improving body metabolism. Black tea accounts for 90% of total tea consumed in the world. But, researchers are advising caution for tea lovers as this research is in the experimental stage. If this research will become successful, black tea will compete with green tea in popularity which is beneficial for cancer patients. Type 2 Diabetics suffer from lack of sufficient insulin (decrease in secretion or lack of action) in the body but these proteins in black tea mimic insulin and help the body in converting glucose to energy and are known as FOXOs. Drinking tea also helps in fighting against cancer due to antioxidants in it. Scientists are recommending 4 cups of tea a day (maximum) for good health benefits. Please share your opinion. … [Read more...]
Exercise controls blood sugar level
Aerobic exercise and resistance (weight) training combination will immensely benefits diabetic patients by controlling blood sugar levels. This was revealed in recently conducted randomized controlled trial on 250 type 2 diabetic adults over a 6-month period. Researchers used Hemoglobin A1c level as the determining factor. Combination of exercise will benefit more than a single activity alone. This research study was published in the September 18 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. Image courtesy: Ericabla. Haemoglobin A1C is the best factor to determine blood sugar control in the last 6 months. 1% decrease in Haemoglobin A1c level will decrease heart attack risk by 15-20%. Resistance and aerobic exercise will decrease Haemoglobin A1c level by almost 1% according to research. The participants were divided to one of four groups: 1. Those who did 45 minutes of aerobic training three times a week 2. Those who did 45 minutes of resistance (weight) training three times a week 3. Those who did 45 minutes each of both forms of exercise three times a week 4. Those who did no exercise at all. Benefits of exercise in type 2 Diabetes: 1. 1% decrease in Hemoglobin A1c. 2. 15%-20% decrease in heart attack or stroke risk. 3. 25-40% decline in diabetic complications. 4. It decreases Insulin resistance and helps to efficiently transport glucose. 5. Combined exercise has double benefit than single form of exercise. 6. Exercise helps to delay late onset Diabetes. Diabetes is gradually becoming global epidemic and more than 300 million people will live with this chronic disease by 2025 according to World Health Organisation. Obesity, changing life style habits and rise in old age population are the major reasons for the Diabetes epidemic. Please share your opinion on this article. … [Read more...]
Diabetes patients need better advice about home blood sugar testing
According to research study published in British medical journal, type 2 (Non-insulin dependent) diabetic patients need better advice about home blood glucose monitoring. Patients generally monitor their blood glucose levels frequently in the initial days but they do less frequently over time due to complacency and frustration. Some patients have no idea about the meaning of the test results and how to act on them. No one is there to guide them on these results. Doctors generally do not believe in these results and show little interest in knowing about them. Patients then lose interest in monitoring their glucose levels at home. Type-2 (Non insulin dependent diabetes) patients are generally obese with more than 40 years age. If they fail to control their blood sugar levels, it may lead to insulin dependent diabetes. Diabetics can control their sugar levels with proper diet, adequate exercise and weight reduction. If they fail to control diabetes, it may lead to heart, kidney (nephropathy), eye (retinopathy) and neurological problems. Diabetics generally dye to heart diseases especially heart attack (Myocardial infarction). Most common symptoms of diabetes: 1. Hunger. 2. Increased thirst. 3. Excessive urination. 4. Weight loss. Diabetes Statistics: 7% of American population are suffering with Diabetes. 70% Americans have diagnosed with diabetes while 30% people unaware of this chronic disease. Role of Western diet: Western diet is another major reason for the rise in diabetic cases. Increase in fast food intake, sedentary lifestyle and decrease in vegetable content in diet are the major triggers for diabetes. Patients should monitor their blood glucose levels regularly at home and physicians should guide them according to these results. If physicians neglect these results, patients frustrate and may not monitor their blood sugar levels. Diabetic health education is a must for every patient. We can control blood sugar levels without depending much on insulin and other drugs by taking proper diet and adequate exercise. … [Read more...]
Diabetics ignore doctor’s advice on exercise
As per new rearch study, People with type 2 diabetes ignore their physician’s advice on exercise. These research results were published in the February edition of American Diabetes Associations journal Diabetic care. More than 20 million Americans have Diabetes. 90% of Diabetics have type2 diabetes or Adult diabetes which is linked to obesity. American Diabetes association recommends people get at least 30 minutes of exercise like brisk walking. Results of the Diabetic Research study: 1. More the risk, less they exercise by ignoring doctor’s advice. 2. Fewer than 40% get exercise. 3. 3/4th of the patients are advised by Doctor regarding exercise. Diabetics who got the strongest warnings to get exercise are the lease likely to listen. Without exercise, type2 diabetics face complications like high blood pressure and nerve damage. This is the time Diabetics should listen to doctor's advise on exercise. Please share your opinion. … [Read more...]
Diabetes: Risk facrors
Risk factors of Diabetes are divided into 7 types. Hereditary Obesity Sedentary life style Stress and strain Drug side effects Age Infectious diseases. I discuss here about hereditary risk factor. Diabetes due to heredity: Type 1 Diabetes (Juvenile Diabetes): Mainly caused by auto immunity. Severe lack of insulin is the characterestic feature. If father is diabetic, there are chances of 9% of the children gets diabetes. If mother is diabetic, 3% of the children get the disease. If both father and mother are diabetic, 30% of the children get the disease. Type 2 Diabetes: (Adult Diabetes) If either father or mother is diabetic, 30% of the children get the disease. If both parents are diabetic, 70% of the children get the disease. So, high risk group children should monitor their diabetes levels regularly. … [Read more...]
New Diabetic Insurance Plan from ICIC Prudential Life
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance plan has introduced a new insurance plan mainly for critical patients. The 6 critical illnesses covered under the policy 1. Heart Attack 2. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 3. Cancer 4. Stroke 5. Kidney Failure/End stage renal disease 6. Major organ transplant for the recipient The Terms : Only for Type 2 Diabetics and pre Diabetics Age : 20-60 years Policy Term : 50 years Sum Assured : Rs. 3,3,10 lakh Premium discount of 5-30% if the health improves Annually 3 free check ups and one consultation Read here for product features. … [Read more...]
