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Diabetes is one of noncommunicable diseases that generates more concerns. Thus, efforts to discover how it develops and how to treat it properly to improve the quality of life of people who have it are continuous. New research has identified a relationship between this condition and increased body mass index. Here we tell you more details.

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word diabetes? Many people associate it directly to the food and the limitations on certain foods that contain sugar, especially the desserts. However, diabetes is much more than that. While it is very important to maintain a balanced diet, limiting not only carbohydrates but also in saturated fats and trans fats, it is equally important to maintain an exercise routine. Read the rest of this entry »

Diabetes is a disease of the modern lifestyle, which increasingly affects more people around the world. Looking prevention, has discovered a new drug that could reduce the risk of lung cancer. Here we tell you more details on this finding, and the pros and cons of this drug called pioglitazone.

Driven by current lifestyle with an abundance of high calorie foods, while the daily duties do you stay seated and low physical activity on most of the time, a disease that has increased during the recent decades is diabetes.

It is said that a person has diabetes when the level of glucose or blood sugar is high, because the insulin that is responsible for converting glucose into energy in the body, can not do its job. This means that, if unchecked, may eventually damage other body functions and affect, for example, the eyes, kidneys and cardiovascular system. Read the rest of this entry »

What fast food can feed a person with diabetes?, If before I was diagnosed with the disease were a fan of fast food, you probably have a hard time shelving. know and radical change in your life after diagnosis of diabetes and fundamental change is in power.

You’ll be seeing on your plate as many vegetables, fiber, more fruits, more protein and low in fat are totally aware that you should eat a healthy diet, so you can keep the blood glucose (blood sugar), within the range established, thus avoiding complications, having diabetes does not mean you should stop using what used to be like you so much. While fast food is not good for anyone, there are times when it can not safar, either because there are more options at hand, or simply because you have a craving for a burger against which you can not fight.

Recommendations for diabetes is not entirely incompatible with fast food (occasionally)

When you’re in front of the menu look for these words, grilled, boiled, baked,  included in your vocabulary.

Do not neglect fruits and vegetables, ask for a salad or a vegetable sandwich or vegetable pizza, the beverage should be water or natural juice.

If you eat breakfast at a fast food place, choose the menu of cereal, fruit breads and low fat or fat free.

Diabetes does not have to mean the end of things that you like, you can enjoy up fast food, provided it is in moderation.