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Written by Tiersa A Buckley   
Friday, 27 February 2009 08:47
When you have Diabetes eating a healthy well balanced diet is of the utmost importance. Diabetes by itself Is bad enough, but when you have other medical conditions it can really make matters worse by complicating matters in the body. It is also important to definitely keep track of your blood glucose levels at all times. It is a good idea to check with your physician to see where your target glucose levels should be. Low glucose levels can make a person with Diabetes feel shaky, weak and dizzy, confused and they may exhibit a headache. Obesity with Diabetes can be deadly. Live longer by making good food choices along with exercising. Although, sometimes people with to high of a blood glucose level should not exercise as it could be dangerous. It is always best to check with your doctor. People taking medicine to control their Diabetes need to eat frequent meals or snacks to try and ward off any signs of diabetic coma or seizures. For Diabetics particularly suffering a lot of highs and lows, medical alert jewelry can be a helpful option. Either that or consider getting a fashionable medical tattoo placed where EMT's or medical staff can see it when alerted.


Diabetics are actually more prone to infections as bacteria love to thrive in the bodies increased blood sugar levels. That is why it is always important to keep your blood sugar in line. If infections continue to plague a diabetic your doctor may have some suggestions on how to keep them at bay. Neuropathy and circulation are also a common problems and complaints of diabetics. People often complain of burning, redness or numbness of an extremity or site.


Foods in your diet are very important when managing your diet. Eating starches is good for everyone but especially for people with diabetes. They pack in a lot of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Examples of some starchy foods are:

• bread
• pasta
• corn
• pretzels
• potatoes
• rice
• crackers
• cereal
• tortillas
• beans
• yams
• lentils

Sometimes meal planner programs can help diabetics with food suggestions. With some of these sites they also let patients log blood sugar numbers, plan meals, exercise, and others? Traveling is especially hard for diabetics to find the right foods to consume or for that matter enjoy. Cruises are especially hard on diabetics as they are usually rich and laden with sugar and bad carbs. A lot of people who are severe diabetics have insulin pumps that they must use before or after a meal. This can be a very daunting and embarrassing task and a lot of insulin users excuse themselves to find a restroom when they need to medicate. Insulin users must use care though as a lot of restrooms carry a lot of bacteria if they are not disinfected properly.


There are patient assisted free resources out there for diabetic patients. Sometimes there are companies and programs that are willing to help uninsured diabetics get the supplies they need such as one touch strips or other blood sugar monitors. In some cases you can find companies who offer free insulin to people who qualify financially just by searching the Internet.