Archive for the 'Diabetes 2' Category
Welcome to Control Type 2 Diabetes
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 18 February 2012 | 26 Comments
Categories: Diabetes 2
Hello and thanks for visiting my website dedicated to articles regarding the management of type 2 diabetes. I have been blogging and writing articles about diabetes 2 since 2009. My blog was previously at http://takecontrolofdiabetes.blogspot.com and several of my articles have been published on ezinearticles.com. My background is in Human Resources and Office Administration as [...]
Keep Pre-Diabetes Under Control with Diet and Exercise
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 21 February 2012 | No Comments
Categories: Diabetes 2, Symptoms
In 2005 my doctor gave me the news that I was a borderline diabetic, or as it’s often referred to as pre-diabetes. He said I should immediately start monitoring my blood sugar. He was a very conservative doctor, and although I subsequently went to another doctor who told me I was not diabetic at all, [...]
Lifestyle Changes when Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 12 December 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Diabetes 2
Invariably when someone is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes their reaction ranges from shock to disbelief. Shock (“There is no way I could be diagnosed with diabetes! Neither of my parents had diabetes.!”); denial (I don’t believe it! I need to get a second opinion.”). While each person may react differently, there are changes that [...]
Type 2 Diabetes – 7 Foot Care Tips for Diabetics
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 02 November 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Complications, Diabetes 2
Here are 7 foot care tips in the management of type 2 diabetes. These are essential in order to avoid further complications which can lead to loss of limb.
Diabetes and Exercise – When You Should Not Exercise
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 06 March 2011 | 24 Comments
Categories: Complications
Persons who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes are told that incorporating an exercise program is one of the most effective ways to stave off the onset of full-blown diabetes. If you have already been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you know that exercise is very effective in the control, and even reversal, of diabetes. It’s [...]
The Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 27 February 2011 | 22 Comments
Categories: Complications, Diabetes 2
Metabolic Syndrome The metabolic syndrome is a group of obesity-related risk factors for coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. A person has the metabolic syndrome if he or she has three or more of the following risk factors: A large waistline. For men, this means a waist measurement of 40 inches or more. For [...]
Daily Physical Activity Essential to Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 22 February 2011 | 17 Comments
Categories: Diabetes 2
You already know that one of the best natural remedies for controlling or even reversing Type 2 diabetes is exercise. The challenge for many is finding an exercise program that you will do consistently. Choose Activities You’ll Enjoy: Consistency is essential so choosing activities you’ll enjoy is the first step. If you do not enjoy [...]
Diabetes and Stress – How to Handle Stress with Type 2 Diabetes
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 13 February 2011 | 21 Comments
Categories: Diabetes 2
Stress is a part of a complex response that not only affects our emotions but our body’s metabolism as well. It is a natural survival response which occurs when we feel threatened by thoughts or external stressors. When we are in a stressful situation, our circulatory system shoots up and blood is pushed rapidly towards [...]
Control Type 2 Diabetes with Exercise and Diet
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 09 February 2011 | 16 Comments
Categories: Diabetes 2, Uncategorized
When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, it can be devastating news. Everyone’s reaction is different, but the common initial reaction always seems to be shock and the actions taken by each person can go from one end of the spectrum to another. One of my peers was diagnosed with diabetes 2 and she went into [...]
Diabetes 2 – Caring For Your Skin
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 17 January 2011 | 16 Comments
Categories: Diabetes 2
The American Diabetes Association advises patients to reduce their risk of skin-related diabetes complications by following these guidelines: Keep skin clean and dry. Apply talcum powders to body parts where moisture is likely to develop. Avoid bathing or showering in extremely hot water. Prevent dry skin by using moisturizers and running a humidifier in your [...]
