New gene discovery may help type 2 diabetics

A newly discovered gene could give researchers some help into type 2 diabetes, potentially leading to better treatment for the increasingly common disease. The gene, which appears to be linked to diabetes, affects how the body reacts to insulin in the bloodstream.
"Most of the genes that we've identified as diabetes risk genes to date reduce the function of the pancreas, specifically of beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin," study co-author Dr. Robert Sladek, of McGill University in Montreal, explained in a news release from the school,according to a report published in Nature Genetics.
This gene, instead, "has to do with the function of the other tissues in the body," he said. "Rather than reduce production of insulin, this gene reduces the effect of insulin in muscles, liver and fat, a process called insulin resistance."
Diabetes occurs when the body fails to produce or process insulin properly.The gene "basically tells the rest of the cell, 'Hey, insulin is here, start taking in glucose from the blood!'" Sladek said. If that fails to happen, the body's processing of insulin is disrupted.The research is based on analysis of genetic material from more than 6,000 people in France.
"It's possible that in diabetic patients, the signal to turn this gene on and off might be impaired," Sladek said. "But we might be able to use one of the other pathways to turn it on."

Amazing diet for Diabetics

DR. TONY ALMEIDA (Bombay Kidney Speciality expert ) made the extensive
experiments with perseverance and patience and discovered a successful treatment for diabetes. This is the prepration which can help overcome diabetes for all ages :
Ingredients:
1 - Wheat flour 100 gm
2 - Gum(of tree) (gondh) 100 gm
3 - Barley 100 gm
4 - Black Seeds (kalunji) 100 gm
Method of Preparation
Put all the above ingredients in 5 cups of water.
Boil it for 10 minutes and put off the fire. Allow it to cool down by itself.
When it has become cold, filter out the seeds and preserve the water in a glass jug or bottle.
How to use it?
Take one small cup of this water every day early morning when your stomach is empty.
Continue this for 7 days. Next week repeat the same but on alternate days. With these 2 weeks of treatment you will see improvement.
SINCE THESE ARE ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS, TAKING THEM IS NOT HARMFUL. SO THOSE WHO ARE SCEPTICAL ABOUT THIS TREATMENT MAY STILL TRY IT WITHOUT ANY HARM. WORST CASE SCENARIO WILL BE THAT YOU REMAIN STILL SAME AS YOU WERE BEFORE

NO HARM IN TRYING RIGHT.....

Why Americans are so careless about diabetes ?

Atleast 50% of American popultion fear developing Diabetes,but they still continue with the unhealthy behaviors that boost their odds of getting the disease.
According to a survey conducted by American Diabetes Association,people don't want to change their lifestyle.The main cause of diabetes is overweight.Inactivity causes weight gain,which results in diabetes.Poor eating habits is another reason for this disease.
In America diabetes has gone up by 300% in last 20 years.
How can we cut our risk of getting diabetes ?
1. Weight Loss - This is very crucial for overweight people.30 minutes of physical activity 5 times a week can lower diabetes risk.
2.Unhealthy Eating Habits : Eat more fruits and vegetables.Taking care of your blood pressure will help in reducing diabetes.
3.Brisk Walking - Walking is very important and helps even if you have initial symptoms of the disease.
4.Sleeping at proper time at night also helps in reducing diabetes according to some doctors.

Indian Gooseberries -Helps fight Diabetes

Emblica officinalis, or Indian Gooseberries, are healing herbs used in treating liver conditions, jaundice, anaemia, and diabetes. They are also a natural immune booster.

Passiflora Vine in diabetes treatment

A tendril of a passiflora vine, of a species traditionally used in treating diabetes.

Eating right can cut diabetes risk

With fast changing lifestyle,stress at workplace,consumption of junk food diabetes risk is increasing day by day.If one has diabetes, risk of cardio-metabolic disorders could not be ignored.
According to a study conducted by the Research Society for Diabetes in India (RSS-DI) following measures can help in fighting diabetes :
Regular Exercise - 5-km walk,weight reduction and proper diet
Yoga Asana - Like Halasana,Dhanurasana etc.
Methi Powder ( Fenugreek) controls diabetes.
No to polished rice and yes to protein
Patients should use edible oil from MUFA and PUFA equally.
MUFA oils - groundnut,olive,mustard,kanola
PUFA oils - Til (sesame),Ricebran,Sunflower
Also Eat less and eat on time
Eat right
Walk more
Sleep peoperly

Tips for People with Diabetes

*A free food is one with less than 20 calories and 5 grams carbohydrate per serving. Examples include diet soft drinks, sugar-free gelatin dessert, sugar-free ice pops, sugarless gum, and sugar-free syrup.
*Sugar-free does not mean carbohydrate-free. Compare the total carbohydrate content of a sugar-free food with that of the standard product. If there is a big difference in carbohydrate content between the two foods, you may want to buy the sugar-free food. If there is little difference in the total grams of carbohydrate between the two foods, choose the one you want based on price and taste. Make sure to read the label carefully to make the best choice.
*“No sugar added” foods do not have any form of sugar added during processing or packaging, and do not contain high-sugar ingredients. But remember, they may still be high in carbohydrate, so you have to check the label.
*Fat-free foods can be higher in carbohydrate and contain almost the same calories as the foods they replace. One good example of this are fat-free cookies. Fat-free foods are not necessarily a better choice than the standard product, so read your labels carefully.