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How to improve diabetes self-management knowledge?

20 Mar
 
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  1. kat

    March 20, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    i can try and answer any questions if you like? im type 2 diabetic on tablets. kittycroutons@yahoo.com

     

  2. Doc8

    March 20, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    The website of the American Diabetic Association has information, food facts, and literature.

     

  3. frida_pie

    March 20, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    here is a great webpage from the american diabetes association. it gives you all kinds of tips on how to manage your diabetes. hope it helps!

     

  4. Just Ducky!!

    March 20, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    Glad you asked. I’ve done a lot of research on this and here are some of my findings:

    For type I and type II diabetics (and those who are overweight and could potentially become diabetic). Copy and bookmark the webpages I‘ve listed below… they are invaluable for those with diabetes and/or weight problems…

    I’ve found a wonderful book that will help you control your diabetes and minimize or even eliminate the complications. Some folks who became diabetic due to poor diet and obesity are effectively cured by following the advice in this book. I’m a type II (inherited), but it helps all types, especially those who became diabetic due to poor eating habits. It’s by an author who has really done his homework, Patrick Quillin, Phd. It’s called, “The Diabetes Improvement Program”. I have tried his suggestions and found them to be very helpful. I have no complications whatsoever and my blood sugar levels are quite stable. Yes, I still have to take Metformin (Glucophage) daily, but it’s the minimum dosage (500mg) and I only have to take it twice a day. I have been off Metformin for as much as a week, but this was with vigorous exercise. Many, what I call, non-hereditary type IIs (those that don’t have a close relative who had it) have gotten off medication completely, just with diet, exercise, and supplements. So, in some instances, it most certainly can be ‘effectively’ cured. Read more about it here:
    http://www.diabetesimprovement.com/

    The book explains what’s going on in our system and what to do about it. It’s really easy and inexpensive. It’s basically diet, supplements and exercise. For example, did you know that cinnamon helps blood sugar absorption? It also controls cholesterol and triglycerides. This is according to the USDA:
    http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb0104.htm#pinch

    For men: Are you suffering from erectile dysfunction? I was. Yes, WAS. Now that everything’s under control, I’m able to have nearly normal sex again. I’ve also put together a little webpage highlighting some of the things I’ve learned here:
    http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

    A great health site with all kinds of general health information:
    http://www.chetday.com

    Great calorie explanation:
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/changingshape5.htm

    Recommended reading for anyone trying to control weight, especially diabetics:
    http://rheumatic.org/insulin.htm

    Some psychology behind overeating:
    http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/weightloss.html