January 15, 2008

Diabetic Prescription: Exercise

I know! Most of us hate the word exercise, let alone the actual activity involved. Well, get over it! Once we’ve allowed ourselves to become diabetic, we no longer have a choice. We must exercise!Yes, you read that right. I really did say, “Once we’ve allowed ourselves to become diabetic.” I’m talking to us Type 2 diabetics on that one, you Type 1s don’t have to accept that remark. Now before you get all mad, have steam coming out your ears and start sputtering, “Who does she think she is, telling me I’m responsible for the fact I became diabetic,” hear me out. Did you know you had diabetes in your family history? Did a doctor ever tell you to lose weight? Did a doctor ever tell you to change your diet or lifestyle? Did a doctor ever tell you to get more exercise (there’s that dirty word again)? Did you gorge on sweets and/or carbs? You get the point. But there is a diabetic prescription: EXERCISE!We helped to create this problem in our bodies, now we have to take our medicines. And that […]

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Side Effects Of Controlling Diabetes - Otc Drugs Vs Diamaxol

The following article provides a list of the most popular and commonly used over-the-counter drugs used to lower blood sugar levels in diabetics (and their side-effects), as compared to MicroNutra Health’s popular glucose balancing supplement, Diamaxol.
Insulin: Lowers blood sugar levels. The various types and brands of insulin in the marketplace differ in when they take effect, when after application they’re the most effective, and the amount of time for which they’re most effective. Potential side-effects of insulin may include weight gain, low blood sugar levels, and allergic reactions.
PROMOTING PANCREATIC INSULIN PRODUCTION
Sulfonylurea: Brands include Micronase, DiaBeta, and Glucotrol. Side-effects include weight gain, low blood glucose, nausea, and rash.
Meglitinide: Brands include Prandin and Starlix. Some side effects are low blood glucose and upset stomach.
REDUCING GLUCOSE PRODUCTION IN LIVER/AIDING INSULIN PROCESSING
Bigaunide: Brands include Glucophage and Metformin. Side-effects include loss of appetite, nausea, gas, diarrhea, and metallic taste in mouth.
Thiazolidinedione: Brands include Actos and Avandia. Potential side-effects include nausea/vomiting abdominal pain, fluid retention, and liver damage.
SIDE EFFECT-FREE OPTION
Unfortunately, there are no prescription diabetes drugs without some potentially serious side-effects. This is one of the reasons that many diabetics (and pre-diabetics) find that Diamaxol is worth trying. MicroNutra claims to have clinically proven that Diamaxol […]

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