Informational Resource for Seniors with Diabetes http://www.diabeticseniors.com Type 1 Diabetes, often referred to as juvenile onset diabetes or childhood diabetes, accounts for roughly 5% to 10% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is characterized as the inability for hormone producing pancreatic cells to produce any insulin. The hormone insulin is used to regulate levels of glucose in the blood stream; glucose is a form of energy used by cells throughout the body. However, with the absence of insulin in the blood stream, cells are unable to convert the glucose into energy. Despite that the majority of diagnosed cases of type 1 diabetes occur in children, it can develop at any time during adulthood. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 17:24:34 EDT http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Type+1+Diabetes Causes and Types http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Type+1+Diabetes Effectively managing diabetes in order to offset its associated risks and complications incorporates several methods of maintaining healthy blood glucose levels as well as closely monitoring them. Diabetics have an increased propensity to develop complications including heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Therefore, the establishment of a diabetic lifestyle that lessens the probability of developing diabetes complications is crucial. A diabetic exercise regiment should be adopted in any diabetic lifestyle to diminish the chances of developing diabetes complications. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 17:12:28 EDT http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Diabetes+and+Exercise Diabetic Lifestyle http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Diabetes+and+Exercise Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that only occurs in pregnant women who were previously undiagnosed with diabetes, typically midway through pregnancy. Women with gestational diabetes do produce the correct amount of insulin however; the insulin is not utilized correctly by the body because of the numerous fluctuations in the types and quantities of hormones being produced as a result of the pregnancy itself. This condition is known as insulin resistance. Therefore, the onset of gestational diabetes in pregnant women necessitates the alteration of their diets in order to naturally maintain healthy blood glucose levels throughout their pregnancy. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:51:36 EDT http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Gestational+Diabetes+Diet Diabetic Lifestyle http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Gestational+Diabetes+Diet A diabetic lifestyle requires very close attention and care to the way that meals are cooked. Diabetics cooking with various ingredients that are high in fats and sugars will ultimately lead to the destabilization of the delicate balance of blood glucose that is essential to maintain a healthy diabetic lifestyle. Various options are available to patients with diabetes to enjoy delicious food while preserving a desired level of blood glucose. Implement a healthy diabetic cooking plan in order to achieve an optimal level of health without the many complications associated with diabetes. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:35:06 EDT http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Diabetic+Cooking Diabetic Lifestyle http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Diabetic+Cooking For most people, managing diabetes involves frequently and systematically monitoring insulin and blood glucose levels in their body in order to maintain good health. However, the lifestyle of a diabetic also significantly influences a diabetic's overall health and quality of life. Choosing the most beneficial types and quantities of food for diabetics is essential in the daily regiment of a patient with diabetes. In conjunction with frequent and accurate monitoring of blood sugar levels, eating the healthiest food for diabetics is a sure way to repel the various health complications of the disease. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:20:32 EDT http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Food+for+Diabetics Diabetic Lifestyle http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Food+for+Diabetics On Tuesday, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the nation's leading authority on public health, announced that the prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. population has recently risen to 8% - a staggering estimate of 24 million people. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:29:32 EDT http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/New+CDC+Research+Indicates+Rise+in+Diabetes Diabetic News http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/New+CDC+Research+Indicates+Rise+in+Diabetes There are 18.2 million people with diabetes in the United States. That means that 6.3 percent of all Americans are diabetic. Even more shocking is the fact some 5.2 million people (nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:40:03 EDT http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/American+Diabetics Causes and Types http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/American+Diabetics The evidence is solid: Good blood glucose control prevents or delays problems from diabetes - such as eye, heart and kidney disease - while helping you feel better and enjoy more energy! Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:03:00 EDT http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Diabetes+Blood+Testing Complications and Management http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Diabetes+Blood+Testing Performing blood glucose testing is the only way to know whether your blood sugar is too high, too low or just right. But many people with diabetes have questions about blood glucose testing. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:42:25 EDT http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Blood+Glucose+Testing+Q+and+As Complications and Management http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Blood+Glucose+Testing+Q+and+As Mobility scooters are a way that seniors can get around more easily. If you or someone you love has been limited in the places that they can go, a mobility scooter may be the answer. Thu, 22 May 2008 18:06:09 EDT http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Mobility+Scooters Diabetes Supplies and Medicare Coverage http://www.diabeticseniors.com/a/Mobility+Scooters