Tuesday, 1 June 2010

Diabetes symptoms,treatment

Diabetes can be defined as One condition which develops due to the variation of glucose levels in the blood and urine. Diabetes mellitus often simply referred to as diabetes-represents a condition in which an individual bears high-level blood sugar, either for the reason that the body does not develop sufficient insulin, or for the reason that cells do not react to the insulin that is created. Diabetes training is a built-in portion of medical aid. Diabetes can as well drive heart disease, stroke and even the need to remove One limb. Diabetes is the leading cause of new blindness, kidney disease, and amputation, and it contributes greatly to the state's and nation's number one killer, cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke). Diabetes strikes the entire body, and so it makes sense that part of proficient diabetes management is doing regular body checks. Diabetes c divided can be devided into two major subgroups: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that causes serious health complications including renal (kidney) failure, heart disease, stroke, and blindness.

Symptoms

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes normally build up over a short period, even though beta cell demolition can start years before. Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes may include fatigue, hunger, weight loss, clouded sight and repeated urination. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes are often dramatic and approach all of a sudden. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes are often harmful and may be attributed to aging or fleshiness.

Treatment

Treatment can nip in the bud or slow down several complications from developing riskier. Treatment of diabetes differs depending on the type, however management of each types of diabetes involves daily supervising of blood glucose degrees, consuming a well-balanced healthy diet and day-to-day aerobic exercise. Treatment of diabetes concentrates on two goals: maintaining blood sugar inside average range and preventing the growth of long-term complicatednesses. Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes taking insulin shots or using an insulin pump, making healthy food choices, getting regular physical activity, taking aspirin daily (for many people), and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Treatment goals for type 2 diabetic patients are related to effective control of blood glucose, blood pressure and lipids to minimize the risk of long-term consequences associated with diabetes. Treatment includes taking medicine, making healthy food choices, getting regular physical activity, taking aspirin daily (for many people), and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Wednesday, 26 May 2010

Prawn and vegetable tempura

Ingredients 1 egg yolk
200ml/7fl oz ice cold water
125g/4½oz plain flour, sifted
12 raw tiger prawns, shelled
450g/1lb mixed vegetables e.g. shitaake mushrooms, onions, aubergine, courgette, peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces
Oil for deep frying

Saturday, 22 May 2010

Low-Cal Chocolate Cake Recipe

Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup Flour
1/4 cup Granulated fructose**
1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Low fat milk (2%)
2/3 cup Liquid shortening
2 Eggs
**or other sugar replacement




Recipe Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350^. Grease anf flour a 13 X 9" cake pan. Combine all
ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat just until blended. Pour into
prepared pan and bake for 40-45 miutes. Let cool.

Recipe yields 24 servings @ 86 calories per serving Exchanges: 1/2
bread 1 fat

From Diabetic Dessert Cookbook

Saturday, 14 February 2009

Spinach Vegetable Dip

Ingredients

8oz of Yogurt, plain, low fat
1/5 cup Mayonnaise, reduced calories
¾ packet of Leek soup mix
10oz of Spinach, diced
2 tablespoons of Parsley
½ cup of Green onions, chopped
1.00 tablespoon of Dill, dry
1.00 tablespoon of Italian salad dressing mix


In a food processor combine all of the ingredients and mix well until well incorporated. Chill.

Wednesday, 5 November 2008

Egg curry

3 Eggs, hard boiled
1/2 cupAlmonds, slivered
2 tbsp Diet margarine
1/2 Onion
1/4 cup Celery, chopped fine
3/4 tbsp Arrowroot
1/2 tsp Salt
3/4 tsp Curry powder
1 cup Nonfat milk
2 slice Toast
finely cut shelled eggs. Brown almonds in margarine until golden
brown. Remove; drain on absorbent paper. In same pan saute onion and
celery until golden; stir in arrowroot, salt, and curry powder; stir
in milk slowly. Cook, stirring constantly, strring constantly, until
thick and smooth. Stir in slice egg, heat to boil. Place a slice of
toast in the bottom of each of four individual, headed casseroles.
Divide eggs evenly over the toast; sprinkle with almonds.

Sunday, 2 November 2008

MANGO CHICKEN SALAD (serves 4)

2 cups cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed into 2-inch pieces 1 large mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup minced red onion 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice and grated orange rind, beating until light and fluffy.

Thursday, 11 September 2008

Apple and muesli smoothies (serves 2)

apple 2
muesli 8 teaspoon
300g low-fat yoghurt
300ml cold skimmed milk
cooking instruction
Put peeled ,chopped apple and other ingredients in a bowl and blend untill smooth.Serve directly.