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Diabetes and your lifestyle
The following articles will help you understand the impact that diabetes can have on your lifestyle.
Diabetes and driving
The main concern of the licensing authorities is the possibility of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) while driving. Diabetes complications like eye problems are also a concern.
Diabetes and exercise
If you have diabetes exercise plays an important role in keeping you healthy.
Diabetes and healthy eating
Some tips toward a nutrition plan for those with diabetes.
Diabetes and sexual health
Sexual problems as a result of having diabetes can affect both men and women. Find out about the causes and treatments.
Diabetes and sick days
When you are unwell, your body's increased production of stress hormones will cause blood glucose levels to rise.
Diabetes and taking medications for other conditions
Some medicines can affect blood sugar levels and alter diabetic control in people with diabetes.
Diabetes and travel
If you have diabetes, preparation is vital before any trip.
Diabetes control no better with high protein diet
High-protein diets are no more effective than high-carbohydrate diets for improving blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, research shows.
Diabetes risk raised by phthalates
Exposure to phthalates, chemicals found in cosmetics and plastics, may raise the risk of developing diabetes in seniors.
Diabetes type 2 risk increased by red meat
Eating red meat, particularly processed meat, leads to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers warn.
Diabetes type 2 risk lowered by dairy
Eating plenty of dairy foods as a teenager has been linked with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes in middle-age.
Diabetes, pre-diabetes and smoking
Smoking increases the risk of serious health problems associated with diabetes. People with pre-diabetes are already at high risk of heart disease. Smoking may make this worse.
Diabetes: alcohol risk for young people with type 1 diabetes
Alcohol has become an important cause of death for young people with type 1 diabetes - particularly with later onset (age 15-29 years) diabetes - a study has found.
Diabetes: diet and strength training aid weight loss
Combining an energy-restricted, high-protein diet with strength training boosts weight loss and improves body composition in people with type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes: living with diabetes
Diabetes is a serious condition that requires close medical supervision and careful monitoring to prevent or delay complications.
Diabetes: monitoring and treating
Diabetes treatment aims to control blood glucose (sugar) levels using insulin, hypoglycaemic agents and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.
Diabetes: work stress a possible risk factor in women
Work stress may be an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes among women, researchers say.
Glycaemic index
The glycaemic index (GI) of a food tells you how quickly your blood glucose level will rise after eating that food.
Healthy eating: eat like a peasant, not a king
The benefits of a medieval peasant diet - fresh vegetables, mixed grains, and little meat, fat, salt or sugar – are being taught in UK schools.
Heart disease and diabetes risk increased by sitting
Too much sitting increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes even if daily exercise requirements are met, an expert says.
Mediterranean diet lowers risk of metabolic syndrome
The Mediterranean diet (rich in olive oil, fish, fruits, vegetables and wholegrains) can help protect against metabolic syndrome, a study suggests.
Mediterranean diet preferred for diabetes prevention
Recommending healthy Mediterranean-style diets should be the preferred advice for those at risk of diabetes, experts claim.
Red meat intake linked to diabetes risk
High meat consumption, particularly red meat and processed meats, is linked to diabetes risk.
Research suggests diabetes link to cow's milk
Research published in the October 2000 issue of the journal Diabetes, has suggested that some children who have been given cow’s milk formula when they are very young may develop type 1 diabetes later in life.
Sleep disruption linked to diabetes
Disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms could raise the risk of type 2 diabetes among world travellers and late-night shift workers.
Walking breaks lower glucose and insulin
Interrupting sitting time with short walking breaks can lower postprandial glucose and insulin levels, a small study has found.
The main concern of the licensing authorities is the possibility of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) while driving. Diabetes complications like eye problems are also a concern.
Diabetes and exercise
If you have diabetes exercise plays an important role in keeping you healthy.
Diabetes and healthy eating
Some tips toward a nutrition plan for those with diabetes.
Diabetes and sexual health
Sexual problems as a result of having diabetes can affect both men and women. Find out about the causes and treatments.
Diabetes and sick days
When you are unwell, your body's increased production of stress hormones will cause blood glucose levels to rise.
Diabetes and taking medications for other conditions
Some medicines can affect blood sugar levels and alter diabetic control in people with diabetes.
Diabetes and travel
If you have diabetes, preparation is vital before any trip.
Diabetes control no better with high protein diet
High-protein diets are no more effective than high-carbohydrate diets for improving blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, research shows.
Diabetes risk raised by phthalates
Exposure to phthalates, chemicals found in cosmetics and plastics, may raise the risk of developing diabetes in seniors.
Diabetes type 2 risk increased by red meat
Eating red meat, particularly processed meat, leads to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers warn.
Diabetes type 2 risk lowered by dairy
Eating plenty of dairy foods as a teenager has been linked with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes in middle-age.
Diabetes, pre-diabetes and smoking
Smoking increases the risk of serious health problems associated with diabetes. People with pre-diabetes are already at high risk of heart disease. Smoking may make this worse.
Diabetes: alcohol risk for young people with type 1 diabetes
Alcohol has become an important cause of death for young people with type 1 diabetes - particularly with later onset (age 15-29 years) diabetes - a study has found.
Diabetes: diet and strength training aid weight loss
Combining an energy-restricted, high-protein diet with strength training boosts weight loss and improves body composition in people with type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes: living with diabetes
Diabetes is a serious condition that requires close medical supervision and careful monitoring to prevent or delay complications.
Diabetes: monitoring and treating
Diabetes treatment aims to control blood glucose (sugar) levels using insulin, hypoglycaemic agents and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.
Diabetes: work stress a possible risk factor in women
Work stress may be an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes among women, researchers say.
Glycaemic index
The glycaemic index (GI) of a food tells you how quickly your blood glucose level will rise after eating that food.
Healthy eating: eat like a peasant, not a king
The benefits of a medieval peasant diet - fresh vegetables, mixed grains, and little meat, fat, salt or sugar – are being taught in UK schools.
Heart disease and diabetes risk increased by sitting
Too much sitting increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes even if daily exercise requirements are met, an expert says.
Mediterranean diet lowers risk of metabolic syndrome
The Mediterranean diet (rich in olive oil, fish, fruits, vegetables and wholegrains) can help protect against metabolic syndrome, a study suggests.
Mediterranean diet preferred for diabetes prevention
Recommending healthy Mediterranean-style diets should be the preferred advice for those at risk of diabetes, experts claim.
Red meat intake linked to diabetes risk
High meat consumption, particularly red meat and processed meats, is linked to diabetes risk.
Research suggests diabetes link to cow's milk
Research published in the October 2000 issue of the journal Diabetes, has suggested that some children who have been given cow’s milk formula when they are very young may develop type 1 diabetes later in life.
Sleep disruption linked to diabetes
Disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms could raise the risk of type 2 diabetes among world travellers and late-night shift workers.
Walking breaks lower glucose and insulin
Interrupting sitting time with short walking breaks can lower postprandial glucose and insulin levels, a small study has found.
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