Guidelines
for Living With Diabetes
Listed
below are some diabetes guidelines that you can use to help you manage your
diabetes and avoid the possible serious complications that are associated with
this disease.
Strategies
for Diabetes Management
•
When you have diabetes it is essential that you exercise at least three to four
times a week for between 20 to 40 minutes each time. Routine exercise has been
proven to improve your blood sugars, decrease the risk of heart disease, and
help you lose weight. Before starting any exercise program you will want to
talk with your physician especially if you are experiencing any neuropathy or
vision problems.
•
Eating a proper diet is essential. If you are having difficulty regulating your
blood sugar levels you may want to visit with a dietitian on a regular basis to
ensure that the foods you are eating are beneficial to your body and your
glucose levels. You can find dietitians through your physician or hospital and
they, along with your diabetes health care team, can assist you in finding a
diet that is right for you.
• It
is vital that you get plenty of rest. Adhering to a routine schedule and
getting enough sleep will help avoid stress and help you keep your blood sugar
levels under control.
• It
is extremely important that you maintain your feet properly. You need to check
your feet daily for any calluses, cracks, or sores. If you notice sores that do
not heal in a timely manner, swelling that does not go down after you elevate
your feet, redness, ulcers, or pus it is important to visit your physician
immediately. Over half of all lower limb amputations are done on people who
have diabetes but have neglected proper foot care.
The
Importance of Diabetes Medications
• It
is important to your health that you take any prescribed medications on time
and on the schedule that was prescribed by your physician.( simple
past tense)1
•
You also need to understand your medications and recognize the side effects and
how they work in conjunction with each other as well as how they work with any
dietary supplements you may be taking. Prior to beginning any dietary
supplement you need to check with your physician to see how it will interact
with any medications you are currently taking as well as how it may affect your
glucose levels.
Strategies
for Controlling Your Blood Sugar Levels
• As
you should be aware, maintaining normal blood sugar levels is essential. You
always want to try to keep your blood sugar levels in the range is
recommended by your health care provider at all times(simple present tense)2.
Use your glucose meter as recommended by your doctor yet when you are ill you
will want to use it more often. If your numbers stay elevated over an extended
period of time or fall below recommended levels you should call your doctor
immediately.
• It
is important to keep a log of your blood sugar levels, what you eat during the
day, as well as any stress that you may be experiencing which may elevate your
glucose levels. When you visit your physician you should take this log with you
to determine any trends and take appropriate action.
Diabetes
does not have to be a death sentence. If you use your own common sense and
follow the strategies listed above you can control this disease and live a long
and happy life. In some cases people have even managed to turn their condition
around simply through diet and exercise.
Healthy foods are actually cheaper than popular
manufactured foods
Observe people and learn
When you go into a grocerystore, observe people: watch who buys what, how healthy or
diseased they look and what economic status you think they have. You will begin
to notice some interesting patterns.
One is that those who seem to be
having the most financial trouble are buying the foods with the highest markup.
They are unable to make good decisions about what foods offer nutritional
value. They buy things like instant macaroni andcheese, dinner mixes, potato chips, and carbonated soft drink beverages.
They buy foods that are nutritionally worthless, but cost a lot of money. You
can go to any grocery store and observe this yourself.
At the same time, you'll notice
that people who tend to be healthy, who seem to be aware of what's going on
around them, who look intelligent, whoseeyeslight up, who have someenergyevident in the way they hold their bodies and in the way they
interact with others around them -- these people are intelligentshoppers. In their carts, you'll notice they have lots offruits and vegetables, lots of raw foodingredients, and you'll see that they tend to buy things in bulk. They'll buy
bulk ingredients like brownrice, beans, or legumes. They actually
pay attention to what they're buying by reading the ingredients labels, for
example.
Contrast this to the everyday
grocery shoppers: these are the everyday people who don’t really pay attention
to nutrition. They don't make goodchoices. They basically pull things off the shelves that they've seen on
television. They choose foods based on what they've been told to buy through
promotional advertisements, public relations, and other efforts, including food
lobbying.
Lobbying is howthe USDAcame up with the new "Food Guide Pyramid," by the way. It's pretty
much the "Drink More Milk" pyramid. It was heavily
influenced by the dairyindustry (simple past tense)3 . Look at how muchmilkit says we should drink now. Apparently, all humans are supposed
to eat from cows utters, which is rather interesting, given that there is no
nutritional requirement for any human being to eat from any cow.
The everyday shoppers who buy all
of this garbage that's been advertised are chronically diseased. You can see it
at a remarkably young age. Even when they're teenagers, you can see the disease
starting to progress. If these people happen to be in their 30s, 40s, or even
their 50s and beyond, you can see the progression of this disease.
I don't want to be judgmental in
saying it, but it is sometimes painful to look at these people. Sometimes I
just feel so much compassion for them, I want to help them. But in many ways,
most of them aren't ready to be helped. It's also a bit frightening, if you
think about what's going on in their bodies. All of this degeneration, this
lack of flow, and stagnation that's happening in their bodies... the stress on
the organs: the pancreas, theliver, the spleen, the kidneys, the heart. You look in their shopping
cart and think, "Oh my God! How can these people buy this stuff?"
Healthy eating tip 8: Add calcium for strong bones
Calcium is one of the key nutrients
that your body needs in order to stay strong and healthy. It is an essential
building block for lifelong bone health in both men and women, as well as many
other important functions.
You and your bones will benefit
from eating plenty of calcium-rich foods, limiting foods that deplete your
body’s calcium stores, and getting your daily dose of magnesium and vitamins D
and K—nutrients that help calcium do its job.
Recommended calcium levels are 1000
mg per day, 1200 mg if you are over 50 years old. Take a vitamin D and calcium
supplement if you don’t get enough of these nutrients from your diet.
Good
sources of calcium include:
§ Dairy: Dairy products are
rich in calcium in a form that is easily digested and absorbed by the body
(simple present tense)4. Sources include milk, yogurt,
and cheese.
§ Vegetables
and greens:
Many vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are rich sources of calcium. Try
turnip greens, mustard greens, collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce, celery,
broccoli, fennel, cabbage, summer squash, green beans, Brussels sprouts,
asparagus, and crimini mushrooms.
§ Beans: For another rich source of
calcium, try black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, white beans, black-eyed
peas, or baked beans.
global warming solutions -
"Saving the earth: start in your backyard "
Saving earth is everyone's responsibility. The damages done to
the earth resources have to be slowed-down and eventually stop if we want our
children and grand-children to enjoy a healthy outdoor life like we can.
The big polluters have been pointed and rules and regulations to diminish the toxic gas emissions have been put into place. Manufacturers are now targeted to ensure they lower their pollution production.
Although this is a small step in the right direction, more needs to be done to slow down and eventually stop the wastes of our natural resources. Such solutions as walking instead of taking the car for small travels are a good and healthy start. Other measures such as not letting the purified water run aimlessly or better isolation of a house to lower the fuel consumption to heat it are all small steps that have the power to make a difference in the long run.
Other measures such as only washing the dishes or the laundry for full loads can on the long run greatly reduce the exploitation of earth's resources.
Saving the earth can also be done in your own backyard. Hence, when mowing the lawn, it has been proven that by leaving the cut grass(present perfect tense)5, you are saving a lot on fertilizers and you have greatly diminishing the quantity of waist you are producing. The other great benefit from not picking-up the cut grass is the time saving you can enjoy. Cut grass when left in place has the power to give back to the earth powerful and natural nutrients and a good load of natural water.
Saving the earth's resources by leaving the cut grass in place will actually give you a greener grass from the nutrients your lawn is getting back. It will also reduce or eliminate your needs for polluting pesticides and fertilizers.
After 48 hours of being cut, most of the grass will have returned to earth, this time can be faster in case of rainy weather. It has been calculated that when thrown away, grass clipping residues can account for as much as 24% of the yearly domestic trash production.
Other tricks and tips to get a greener more ecological grass include: Use a mulching land mower, have a sharp blade, cut your grass frequently but not too short. Short grass is said to favor the growth of weeds and has the power to attract more insects.
It is recommended not to mow the lawn during very hot day as the grass might dry and is more vulnerable. It is also not recommended to cut the lawn when wet or on rainy days as the paste produce can suffocate the underlying grass in the next days.
Last but not least is about watering your lawn. Most climates will provide the necessary rain and hydration so lawn watering is not something that should be automatically programmed. It is a tremendous waste of purified water when sprinklers are used during rain, a scene too frequently occurring.
The big polluters have been pointed and rules and regulations to diminish the toxic gas emissions have been put into place. Manufacturers are now targeted to ensure they lower their pollution production.
Although this is a small step in the right direction, more needs to be done to slow down and eventually stop the wastes of our natural resources. Such solutions as walking instead of taking the car for small travels are a good and healthy start. Other measures such as not letting the purified water run aimlessly or better isolation of a house to lower the fuel consumption to heat it are all small steps that have the power to make a difference in the long run.
Other measures such as only washing the dishes or the laundry for full loads can on the long run greatly reduce the exploitation of earth's resources.
Saving the earth can also be done in your own backyard. Hence, when mowing the lawn, it has been proven that by leaving the cut grass(present perfect tense)5, you are saving a lot on fertilizers and you have greatly diminishing the quantity of waist you are producing. The other great benefit from not picking-up the cut grass is the time saving you can enjoy. Cut grass when left in place has the power to give back to the earth powerful and natural nutrients and a good load of natural water.
Saving the earth's resources by leaving the cut grass in place will actually give you a greener grass from the nutrients your lawn is getting back. It will also reduce or eliminate your needs for polluting pesticides and fertilizers.
After 48 hours of being cut, most of the grass will have returned to earth, this time can be faster in case of rainy weather. It has been calculated that when thrown away, grass clipping residues can account for as much as 24% of the yearly domestic trash production.
Other tricks and tips to get a greener more ecological grass include: Use a mulching land mower, have a sharp blade, cut your grass frequently but not too short. Short grass is said to favor the growth of weeds and has the power to attract more insects.
It is recommended not to mow the lawn during very hot day as the grass might dry and is more vulnerable. It is also not recommended to cut the lawn when wet or on rainy days as the paste produce can suffocate the underlying grass in the next days.
Last but not least is about watering your lawn. Most climates will provide the necessary rain and hydration so lawn watering is not something that should be automatically programmed. It is a tremendous waste of purified water when sprinklers are used during rain, a scene too frequently occurring.
Gnat Infestation
Gnat are tiny flies that infest homes during summer. Gnat
infestation is very irritating and it seems like your home and sanity
is being taken over by insects(present continuous tense)6,
that are multiplying every second. This article will help you get rid of gnats
in homes and gardens and win back your property and peace of mind from these
tiny insects.
Gnat are commonly known as 'fruit flies' or
'no-see-ums'. These are pestiferous organisms that invade your homes during
summer. There are many types of gnats and are basically harmless. The most
irritating thing about this pestering creatures is that constant buzzing and
hovering over your head that drives you insane. They are also known as vinegar
flies, as they are attracted to everything that smells rotten.
Identifying Gnat Infestation
If your house is teaming with small, black insects that fly and are a bit smaller than mosquitoes, that don't buzz, proves you are having infestation in home. Gnats are the biggest fans of fungus and love moisture, thus, are found hovering over overripe peaches, bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, over-watered potted plants and trash bins.
If you want to get rid of infestation of gnats in your home, then make sure you keep all your fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator. Do not over-water your indoor plants and drain excess water from the pots and trays, over which the pots are kept. Cover your trash bins with lids and get rid of all the decaying and rotten food over and under the kitchen counter. The other easy way to get rid of them is by arming yourself with insect sprays and fly swatters. If you are carrying out composting in your home, keep the composting bin outside the house. This will keep the gnat outside your doors to some extent.
Fungus Gnat Infestation
Fungus gnat infestation is a very serious insect infestation, that causes a lot of damage to plants. It results in hundreds of eggs begin laid in the soil, that result in larvae eating up the roots. Thus, damaging the plant growth. Fungal gnat love moisture too, and are common invaders of green houses and indoor houseplants. The fungal gnat larvae leaves a trail of slimy goo, that attracts snails and slugs. If you observe a sudden spurt of snail or slug population, it proves you have a fungal gnat infection.
In order to get rid of the fungal gnat infection, use yellow sticky traps that are placed horizontally on the soil surface. The females are captured in this trap before they are able to lay eggs. You may even try incorporating Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) liquid drench in the soil to kill the larvae. This is very useful as it kills the larvae without damaging the plants.
You may even try using liquid fly traps, available at many garden supply stores. It consists of a fly attractant powder in a container, to be filled with water, so that the flies are attracted into the container. They fly into the container towards sure death.
These are a few remedies for getting rid of infestation of gnats. The main thing to be remembered is that these gnats love moisture and the smell of rotten organic matter. Thus, keep your surroundings clean by getting rid of dead decaying plant matter, food in kitchen, overripe fruits and vegetables, etc. Your surroundings should be kept dry and do not over water your plants. Follow these preventive measures and free yourself from the nettlesome and pesky infestation.
Identifying Gnat Infestation
If your house is teaming with small, black insects that fly and are a bit smaller than mosquitoes, that don't buzz, proves you are having infestation in home. Gnats are the biggest fans of fungus and love moisture, thus, are found hovering over overripe peaches, bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, over-watered potted plants and trash bins.
If you want to get rid of infestation of gnats in your home, then make sure you keep all your fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator. Do not over-water your indoor plants and drain excess water from the pots and trays, over which the pots are kept. Cover your trash bins with lids and get rid of all the decaying and rotten food over and under the kitchen counter. The other easy way to get rid of them is by arming yourself with insect sprays and fly swatters. If you are carrying out composting in your home, keep the composting bin outside the house. This will keep the gnat outside your doors to some extent.
Fungus Gnat Infestation
Fungus gnat infestation is a very serious insect infestation, that causes a lot of damage to plants. It results in hundreds of eggs begin laid in the soil, that result in larvae eating up the roots. Thus, damaging the plant growth. Fungal gnat love moisture too, and are common invaders of green houses and indoor houseplants. The fungal gnat larvae leaves a trail of slimy goo, that attracts snails and slugs. If you observe a sudden spurt of snail or slug population, it proves you have a fungal gnat infection.
In order to get rid of the fungal gnat infection, use yellow sticky traps that are placed horizontally on the soil surface. The females are captured in this trap before they are able to lay eggs. You may even try incorporating Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) liquid drench in the soil to kill the larvae. This is very useful as it kills the larvae without damaging the plants.
You may even try using liquid fly traps, available at many garden supply stores. It consists of a fly attractant powder in a container, to be filled with water, so that the flies are attracted into the container. They fly into the container towards sure death.
These are a few remedies for getting rid of infestation of gnats. The main thing to be remembered is that these gnats love moisture and the smell of rotten organic matter. Thus, keep your surroundings clean by getting rid of dead decaying plant matter, food in kitchen, overripe fruits and vegetables, etc. Your surroundings should be kept dry and do not over water your plants. Follow these preventive measures and free yourself from the nettlesome and pesky infestation.
Mike
Vick Being Sued for Breaching Contract with Sports Company
Philadelphia
Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick is being sued by J.O. Sports Company (present continuous tense)7 for
failing to fulfill obligations as part of three year $101,500 contract. Vick
entered into the agreement with the sports firm in August 2011. The deal
allegedly stipulated that Vick must provide J.O. Sports with game worn
equipment, make public appearances, and attend private signings. The suit filed
in Clark County, Nevada states Vick has met none of the requirements. The
company additionally claims they set up social media sites on Vick’s behalf. He
owes the company $4,000 for these expenses. J.O. Sports Company, which is being
represented by Spencer M. Judd, seeks its’ money back, delinquency charges,
collection costs, and attorneys’ fees.
Troy Brown voted into Patriots
Hall of Fame
The Patriots announced today that receiver/returner Troy
Brown has been voted by fans as the 18th player and 19th member enter the
Patriots Hall of Fame.(present perfect tense)8
The induction ceremony will be held outside The Hall at Patriot
Place on Sat. Sept. 15, the day before the Patriots 2012 regular season home
opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
In April, a 17-person nomination committee comprised of media,
alumni, and staff selected three candidates for consideration for the Patriots
Hall of Fame. The three finalists were Brown, former free safety Fred Marion
(1982-91) and former Head Coach Bill Parcells (1993-96).
“Troy Brown will always be special to me, as he was my
sweetheart’s favorite player during his career,” said Patriots chairman and CEO
Robert Kraft according to a statement released by the team. “Clearly, a lot of
Patriots fans shared her sentiment and I am proud that we will honor Troy with
his induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame this fall.
“To me, Troy was the consummate Patriot who always put team goals
ahead of personal ones. His height and speed made him a proverbial underdog in
a league that always featured taller and faster players. But, his heart and
perseverance made him a champion and a fan favorite. The Patriots record books
will always show that Troy was one of the greatest receivers and punt returners
in franchise history, but Patriots fans know that he was so much more than
that. His selfless contributions to the success of the team on offense, defense
and special teams made him unique as a player and helped deliver three Super
Bowl titles. For 15 years, Troy personified what it meant to be a Patriot, both
on and off the field. With his induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame, his legacy
will be preserved for generations to come.”
