5 Diabetes Health Risks You Haven't Heard Of

<p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJTP_Wye21ncppwpeoVtva0Es4OmWDo1CwsPClsy0ojq7rN-3cNU4gkvFtgH53NIVaU7db6KYQiIMCOzAcB8gR3Ig9sLZ3a1FXVoWntz-DoYY3mwy0_cG9CHWdN0EnMYJVJ-8NpdCrEU/s1600/5+Diabetes+Health+Risks+You+Haven%2527t+Heard+Of.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Diabetes Health Risks You Haven't Heard Of" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJTP_Wye21ncppwpeoVtva0Es4OmWDo1CwsPClsy0ojq7rN-3cNU4gkvFtgH53NIVaU7db6KYQiIMCOzAcB8gR3Ig9sLZ3a1FXVoWntz-DoYY3mwy0_cG9CHWdN0EnMYJVJ-8NpdCrEU/s1600/5+Diabetes+Health+Risks+You+Haven%2527t+Heard+Of.jpg" title="5 Diabetes Health Risks You Haven't Heard Of" /></a></div> <b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">5 Diabetes Health Risks You Haven't Heard Of</span> </b>- If you have diabetes you may already be aware that it can have a serious impact on your health, but you may not realize just how wide reaching that impact can be.<br /> <br /> When you have type 2 diabetes, your body either does not make enough insulin or has become resistant to it. Anytime you eat, your body depends on insulin to take the glucose from the foods you eat and transfer it to your cells where it's used for energy.<br /> <br /> If your body does not have enough insulin, or your body has become resistant to the insulin it does have, glucose builds up in your bloodstream, leading to a range of complications.<br /> <br /> Among the most talked about are the risks to your heart. Diabetes may quadruple your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and about 65 percent of diabetics die from one of these two conditions.[1] That said, there are many other diabetes risks as well, including several that you may not be aware of.<br /> <br /> <h2 id="sigil_toc_id_1"> <span style="color: #0b5394;">Have You Heard of These 5 Serious Diabetes Risks?</span></h2> <br /> One in 10 U.S. adults currently has diabetes, but if rates keep increasing as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts, that number could increase to one in three by 2050.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, this is a condition that's incredibly common and with commonality often comes a feeling of familiarity and acceptance... and at times a tendency to downplay or ignore the risks involved. This is why if you're struggling with diabetes or even pre-diabetes, it's so important to be aware of the steep risks involved, including those that are less publicized.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Cancer</span><br /> <br /> An analysis of data from 97 studies involving more than 820,000 people found that diabetes increases your risk of dying from cancer by 25 percent.[2] Cancers of the liver, pancreas, ovary, colorectum, lung, bladder, and breast were all moderately associated with diabetes, the study found.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Depression</span><br /> <br /> Diabetes not only impacts your body on a physical level -- it can take a toll on your mental health as well. It's estimated that up to one-quarter of people with diabetes also suffer from depression, a rate that's nearly twice as high as it is among those without diabetes.<br /> <br /> Feelings of anger, denial and depression are common after first being diagnosed. Diabetes also demands daily attention and lifestyle changes to keep it under control, and this can take a heavy psychological toll. On the flip side, depression may also make it more difficult for you to manage your diabetes properly, leading to poor glycemic control and an increased risk of diabetes complications.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Kidney Disease</span><br /> <br /> Diabetes can damage your kidneys' filtering system, making it difficult for them to remove waste from your blood. However, most diabetes patients are completely unaware that the condition may impact their kidneys, according to new research from the University of Bedfordshire in England.[3]<br /> <br /> In severe cases, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to kidney failure or irreversible kidney disease that requires dialysis or a kidney transplant. Diabetes is actually the leading cause of kidney failure in the United States.<br /> <br /> By keeping your blood sugar levels in the healthy range, the risk of early kidney disease drops significantly and, as the American Diabetes Association states, the risk of severe kidney problems is cut in half.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">4. Diabetic Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)</span><br /> <br /> High blood sugar levels caused by diabetes can damage the blood vessels that support your nerves, leading to diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage. Up to 56 percent of diabetics have never heard of diabetic neuropathy, even though the majority of diabetes patients experience it, a survey by the American Diabetes Association revealed.<br /> <br /> Diabetic neuropathy can lead to tingling, numbness or pain, most often in your legs and feet but also in your hands and arms. In severe cases, the nerve damage can lead to muscle weakness and difficulty walking. It can also impact the nerves in your heart, bladder, lungs, stomach, intestines, eyes and sex organs, leading to related complications with those body regions.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">5. Shortened Lifespan</span><br /> <br /> Diabetes lowers life expectancy at every age. An analysis commissioned by the National Academy on Aging Society found that at age 50 diabetes lowers life expectancy by an average of 8.5 years. At age 60, over 5 years are shaved off your lifespan, and at age 90 lifespan is lowered by one year.[4]<br /> <br /> The shortened lifespan undoubtedly comes from the array of health complications associated with the disease. As the report revealed, those with diabetes are more likely to suffer from health problems including heart disease, depression and disabilities that interfere with daily life.<br /> <br /> The secret to avoiding the health complications mentioned above is to keep your blood sugar well under control. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels will increase your risk of virtually every diabetes complication out there.<br /> <br /> A knowledgeable health care practitioner can help guide you on how to control your blood sugar levels, and manage your diabetes, using lifestyle interventions along with identifying the unique underlying causes of your condition.<br /> <br /> Be sure to remember that despite its commonality, diabetes is a very serious condition; it can cause debilitating complications and even kill you. So if you are diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, or you have risk factors for the disease, it's important that you take it very seriously. But, you should also know that diabetes is not a death sentence... nor is it a "life sentence," as the condition is often easily prevented, treated and ultimately reversed.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline;">References</span><br /> <br /> 1. American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Disease  Diabetes Statistics<br /> 2. New England Journal of Medicine March 3, 2011: 364(9):829-41<br /> 3. Journal of Renal Care 2011 Mar;37(1):2-11.<br /> 4. The Gerontological Society of America November 30, 2010<br /> <div> <br /></div> </p>

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Depression Relief - Get Well Diabetic Gift Basket!

<p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzP3i1GMrYPvKCeqhl87Ksd7pmb04_Y2fIS2t3RGdSH7MkoqzEkZCLnZBtwrBcoaSKDe6Ep1NM21NjdReRKoWiIuVnftnfwtxgBuDmTbVlyivzj2lYcZCIOqrQrYUp8hkRHCHUE460uwo/s1600/Depression+Relief+-+Get+Well+Diabetic+Gift+Basket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Depression Relief - Get Well Diabetic Gift Basket!" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzP3i1GMrYPvKCeqhl87Ksd7pmb04_Y2fIS2t3RGdSH7MkoqzEkZCLnZBtwrBcoaSKDe6Ep1NM21NjdReRKoWiIuVnftnfwtxgBuDmTbVlyivzj2lYcZCIOqrQrYUp8hkRHCHUE460uwo/s1600/Depression+Relief+-+Get+Well+Diabetic+Gift+Basket.jpg" title="Depression Relief - Get Well Diabetic Gift Basket!" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Depression Relief - Get Well Diabetic Gift Basket!</span></b> - Diabetes creates many obstacles and can be tough to keep up with. There are medicines to take at certain times, questions that need to be answered, body parts to take extra special care of, and items to always take with you. Below are a variety of gift items that can make your life as a diabetic, or some-one you know, a little more convenient and a lot more fun!<br /> <br /> Baskets for diabetics, are prepared specifically by keeping in mind the needs and requirements of the diabetic person. The gift basket for diabetics contains an array of items, from products that help to manage diabetes, to foods that diabetics can eat and enjoy. A healthy gift basket, made specifically for the diabetic in your life, can put a smile of their face. Giving a loved one a basket that is made just for their needs is thoughtful and helpful, all at the same time.<br /> <br /> A sugar free fruit baskets are typically a gift delivered to the recipient at their home or workplace. A variety of baskets exist: some contain fruit; while others might contain dry or sugar free foods such as candies, chocolate and Sugar free items; or the basket might include a combination of fruit and dried good items. Gourmet baskets typically include exotic fruit, and often include quality cheese and wine, as well as other nonfood items.<br /> <br /> Sugar free gift basket or Diabetic baskets are now available in many ranges such as.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Deluxe Diabetic Basket</span><br /> <br /> Indulge your tempted taste buds into this nutri-licious, low-sugar delight! Now you can manage your blood sugar levels with all these foods rich in nutrients, contained within this Deluxe Diabetic Gift Basket. Tasty soups, smoked salmon, whole wheat pastas and other low sugar snacks and beverages are there to keep your carbohydrate level boosted up at times when needed. This is of the healthy gifts for diabetics<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Depression Relief Get Well Diabetic Basket</span><br /> <br /> Diabetes can increase your stress levels to a great extent. Help yourself get out of the gloomy mode with the Depression Relief Get Well Diabetic Gift Basket. With foods such as dark chocolate bars, spinny chips, almonds and cookies rich in complex carbs, oatmeal and soups full of folic acid, crackers and snacks supplementing magnesium and smoked salmon rich in omega-3, all add up to your relief. Pamper yourself or your loved ones with this exotic treat!<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sugar free gift and Diabetic Basket Sampler</span><br /> <br /> Filled with nutrient rich foods, this Diabetic Gift Basket Sampler contains everything to help manage your diabetes. From tasty snacks and pastas to healthy beverages and a diabetic food guide to guide you with the calorie and sugar count, this handmade basket serve it all! Treat yourself with one of these-because you're worth it!<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Diabetic Healthy Basket</span><br /> <br /> This handmade Diabetic Healthy Gift Basket is perfect for anybody on a sugar restricted diet. Savor your taste buds with a wide variety of healthy foods; Soups, smoked salmon, flavored water and tasty diabetes friendly snacks - this package has it all! Pamper yourself or your friends with this nutritious delight!<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Diabetic Snacker Basket</span><br /> <br /> Diabetic Snacker Basket-a treat for people on low sugar intake! This snack filled basket is full of diabetic-friendly, bite-sized goodies that are both healthy and yummy! With the diabetes food guide included inside it makes it easier to manage your calories and your blood glucose levels at the same time. Eat healthy to live healthy!<br /> <br /> This is the few of Sugar free basket or Diabetes gifts for the people suffering from diabetes. Diabetic baskets can be made to suit the dietary restrictions of the recipient, such as diabetic, vegan, vegetarian, or gluten intolerance. Anyone, whether a diabetic or someone just watching their sugar would be delighted to get this awesome gift basket!<span style="text-indent: 0em;"> </span></p>

Depression Relief - Get Well Diabetic Gift Basket! - Diabetes creates many obstacles and can be tough to keep up with. There are medici...