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When diabetes affects the kidney: therapies that come to the rescue of renal function

When someone is diagnosed with diabetes one must be aware of how important it is to control the disease. If this is not achieved, it is possible that over time this condition affect other organs such as eyes, heart, nerves and kidneys. Regarding the latter, it is important to know that diabetes is the leading cause of what is known as chronic renal failure: it is estimated which is responsible for 45 percent of cases of kidney failure. Imagine the impact it causes, because the world has about 171 million people with diabetes!

So you can understand it better, renal failure or renal failure occurs when the kidneys stop functioning properly or stop working altogether. The kidneys are two organs of the fist-sized, bean-shaped, located in the middle of the back, which play a vital role for the body, filter and purify the blood, that is, keep it chemically balanced. Read the rest of this entry »

A new study suggests that high consumption of white rice may be associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease which the body can not produce enough insulin and properly break down sugar (glucose) levels. Glucose comes from foods and is used by cells for energy. Glucose is also produced in the liver. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a large gland behind the stomach. Insulin is needed to move sugar into cells where it can be used to generate energy for bodily processes. After digestion of food, glucose into the bloodstream. For glucose to enter into cells, insulin must be present. Read the rest of this entry »

There are two types of diabetes and its difference is the dependence or not of insulin.

* Type I – Insulin Dependent (medicated with insulin)
* Type II – Insulin Independent

Diabetic diets should consider values to be observed when combining food. These are what make the formula caloric distribution of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
For these cases it is very important to respect the proper distribution of nutrients, 50% carbohydrate, 15% protein and 30% fat.

Of the total carbohydrates consumed, must be careful that 70% belong to the group of complexes. It is also advisable to use 30 to 40 grams / day of soluble fiber (oat bran) and that lowers blood sugar levels.
So much for this diet to any type of food is extremely useful to consider the tips for good food.

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Type I

Type I diabetics should be scrupulously observed every meal times during the day. In turn, these schedules will be distributed according to the type of insulin and its peak action. Therefore, it is not advisable to skip any meals or change their feeding schedules abruptly. Read the rest of this entry »