The American Diabetes Association adopted the following classification in 1979. Type –1, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Type-2, non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus There are two other kinds of diabetes, known as gestational diabetes and secondary diabetes. There is also a special kind of diabetes in India called malnutrition related diabetes. Type-1 Insulin-Dependant Diabetes This is the most…
It’s been a long, stressful work week and you’re about to embark on the long drive to the cottage for the weekend – but you’re really, really tired. What do you do? Many of us would be reaching for that coffee, tea, or other beverage to perk us up and give us that much-needed energy…
The major reason most fitness endeavors crash and burn is the unrealistic goals people set for themselves. And as you wallow on the floor in self pity amid spent chocolate wrappers, keep this in mind, you are only human, not super human. It’s all about lifestyle changes. Think about this, the word “diet” conjures up…
It can be hard to eat healthy, and even harder to eat healthy the right way. Sure, eating your fruits and veggies is an excellent way to slim your waistline, but what about your other health concerns? If you don’t eat a balanced diet you could still lose weight and retain some serious health issues….
There are various tips to stay healthy and in good shape that are small things you can change here and there in your daily routine and diet. If you stick to changing the little habits one at a time, pretty soon you will realize that you feel better, look better and sleep better. The same…
It’s a new year and a great time to make sure your health is in order. The following checklist can be taken to your doctor to review your overall well-being. In addition, Dr. Mary Meyer, who has been practicing in the areas of critical care, transplant and nephrology over the past 18 years, also suggests…
1. Spinach Spinach is high in antioxidants, which help in reducing the slowdown and weakening of learning capabilities and damage of the central nervous system. The rich vitamin C and vitamin E content in spinach is the antioxidant source that helps in this particular case. 2. Salmon One medical study claims that people who eat…
By Margaret, DaVita dietitian in El Paso, Texas We’re all familiar with the busy schedule of the holiday season. We rush through shopping, decorating and holiday parties. On top of all that, there is an extra challenge: continuing healthy, safe eating habits during the holidays. Is there a key to being successful in following a…
After Halloween (and all the diet pitfalls that holiday brings), it seems there’s an array of foods tempting us to overindulge. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and New Year’s Day all seem to revolve around traditions that include food. Because diet is so critical for people with kidney disease who are on dialysis, DaVita® dietitians have…
Diabetes can be a debilitating disease if it gets worse, but you can enhance the quality of your life by keeping to the right diabetic diet. In order to find out what the best meal options should be you will definitely have to talk to a certified nutritionist. This week, Magic Kitchen reviewed some online…