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Probiotics are beneficial forms of gut bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of organisms (microflora) in the intestines. They help stimulate the natural digestive juices and enzymes that keep our digestive organs functioning properly. The normal human digestive tract contains about 400 types of probiotic bacteria that reduce the growth of harmful bacteria and promote a healthy digestive system. The largest group of probiotic bacteria in the intestine is lactic acid bacteria, of which Lactobacillus acidophilus, is found in yogurt with live cultures. Yeast is also a probiotic substance. You can support your probiotic intake through eating foods that are a host to these live bacterium. Now you don't necessarily need probiotics a type of "good" bacteria to be healthy. Many people use probiotics to prevent diarrhea, gas, and cramping caused by antibiotics. Antibiotics can kill "good" (beneficial) bacteria along with the bacteria that cause illness. A decrease in beneficial bacteria may lead to digestive problems. Taking probiotics may…
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Although you’d like to forget about your diabetes while you’re on vacation, you actually need to spend a little bit of extra time making sure that you stay healthy while you’re traveling. Visit Your Doctor in Advance of Your Trip Keep your doctor in the loop. Advise him of your upcoming vacation and discuss any adjustments which may need to be due to time changes and your anticipated activity level. You may want to get a physical so you’re aware of your exact medical needs before you travel. Also, remember to ask for an extra prescription for your diabetes medication in case of an emergency. Keep a Checklist It’s easy to forget a critical item when you’re packing for travel. To make it easy on yourself, keep a checklist of your diabetes supplies and medications. Whether you write it down on a piece of paper or store it on your computer or smartphone, make sure you run through the checklist…
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With summer fast approaching, a person’s thoughts understandably start wandering towards pleasurable activities. After all, there are barbecues to plan and leisurely walks on the beach to enjoy. All of those activities are fine to focus on, just as long as you don’t neglect your type 1 diabetes testing routine. Here’s why: As mentioned previously, the arrival of summer often brings with it a change in the way that we eat. People are more apt to enjoy outdoor events replete with tempting foods and beverages. This can pose a problem for type 1 diabetics that are not aware of their blood glucose levels. That’s because many of the traditional items found at such events can negatively impact those levels. Examples include deep fried funnel cake, fatty meats, sugar laden drinks and salad dressings high in saturated fats. Consuming celebratory, seasonal foods and beverages is not the only activity that type 1 diabetics have to worry about. The intense summer heat can…
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