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Almost one third of people living with diabetes don't even know they have it. The symptoms of diabetes seem so harmless and often get disregarded as part of just getting older. This blog goes into the main types of diabetes and the most common symptoms related to each of them to help you better understand diabetes and how to identify it before it's too late. The three main types of diabetes are Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes This type of diabetes has also been called insulin-dependent and immune-mediated diabetes. It occurs when your body can't produce insulin. The immune system attacks insulin producing cells in the pancreas. This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of other serious complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, blindness, and kidney damage. Some of the symptoms include: Increased thirst…
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Who knew eating the right colors in our meals everyday could provide so much nutrition. It is essential to include a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on our plates every day. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend an increased focus on plant-based diets. This combined with lean meats, fish, poultry and low fat dairy products creates a rainbow of colors on the plate that serve as the foundation for a healthful eating plan. Adding colorful seasonal foods to your plate makes for more than just a festive meal; it provides vitamins, minerals and fiber. Choose these foods daily for optimal nutrition: Red indicates produce that may help maintain a healthy heart, vision, immunity and may reduce cancer risks. Fruits: cherries, cranberries, pomegranate, red/pink grape fruit, red grapes and watermelon Vegetables: beets, red onions, red peppers, red potatoes, and tomatoes Purple and blue foods may have antioxidant and anti-aging benefits and may help with…
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An individual who is lactose intolerant is not able to fully digest the milk sugar called lactose, in dairy products. Lactose intolerance occurs when the body is unable to breakdown all of the lactose that is found in the foods you eat. Lactose intolerance is also called lactase deficiency - an enzyme produced by the cells lining the small intestine. There are individuals that have low levels of lactase that experience no signs and symptoms of this condition and there are others that do experience signs and symptoms usually after eating or drinking foods that contain lactose. Symptoms can include diarrhea, gas, nausea, bloating, and stomach cramps. These symptoms can be controlled by choosing a balanced diet plan that carefully limits dairy products. Foods that contain lactose are milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream and sherbet. You also must read product food labels to check if the ingredients contain lactose. These food items do have lactose: milk solids/powder, cream, whey lactose,…
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