Diabetes.co.uk have launched a free diabetes management tool called 'My Lifestyle'.
It's available online and lets you save all of your diabetes care information safely in one place. It allows you to record such information as blood test results, medication etc.
It also has sections for blood glucose, blood pressure, weight, BMI and a food diary.
It sounds to me like a useful tool and one I'll be signing up to.
You'll find details of the service here;
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/myLife/
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
New study: Fish oils and anti-diabetic genes
New research carried out on mice shows that polyunsaturated fatty acid fish oils could have a positive effect on fat cells and glucose levels.
Study results found that oils such as EPA and DHA could help to regulate glucose intake.
Taking fish oils as a supplement could also lead to reduced levels of glucose in the blood.
You can find more details of the research here:
http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Fish-oils-may-help-to-activate-anti-diabetic-genes-Study/?utm_source=Newsletter_Product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BProduct
Fish oil has long been thought to be beneficial for your heart, cholesterol levels etc so whether you are diabetic or not, this is an important supplement, and as a diabetic, it is one that I take often.
Study results found that oils such as EPA and DHA could help to regulate glucose intake.
Taking fish oils as a supplement could also lead to reduced levels of glucose in the blood.
You can find more details of the research here:
http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Fish-oils-may-help-to-activate-anti-diabetic-genes-Study/?utm_source=Newsletter_Product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BProduct
Fish oil has long been thought to be beneficial for your heart, cholesterol levels etc so whether you are diabetic or not, this is an important supplement, and as a diabetic, it is one that I take often.
Friday, 22 October 2010
Dark chocolate beneficial for diabetics
That's what researchers based at the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School have discovered.
The study involved patients who have Type 2 diabetes and the findings showed that there was an improvement in 'good' cholesterol and overall cholesterol was improved when patients consumed 45g of chocolate everyday.
The study was carried out over 16 weeks and patients were given three 15g bars of dark chocolate a day.
Steve Atkin is a Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, he also led the study. He said:
"People with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease and since one of the main contributory factors to heart disease is a low level of HDL or 'good' cholesterol, the findings that dark chocolate can improve this, means the results of this study are hugely significant."
"Chocolate with a high cocoa content should be included in the diet of individuals with Type 2 diabetes as part of a sensible, balanced approach to diet and lifestyle. This study demonstrates that it can offer a potential reduction in cardiovascular risk without detrimental risks on weight, insulin resistance or glycaemic control."
You'll find further details here:
http://www.hyms.ac.uk/about/news_article.aspx?StoryID=435
I have 2-3 squares of dark chocolate if I'm hypo and I find my blood sugar doesn't spike afterwards which it can do if you've had a low,if it can help your cholesterol as well,that can't be a bad thing.
The study involved patients who have Type 2 diabetes and the findings showed that there was an improvement in 'good' cholesterol and overall cholesterol was improved when patients consumed 45g of chocolate everyday.
The study was carried out over 16 weeks and patients were given three 15g bars of dark chocolate a day.
Steve Atkin is a Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, he also led the study. He said:
"People with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease and since one of the main contributory factors to heart disease is a low level of HDL or 'good' cholesterol, the findings that dark chocolate can improve this, means the results of this study are hugely significant."
"Chocolate with a high cocoa content should be included in the diet of individuals with Type 2 diabetes as part of a sensible, balanced approach to diet and lifestyle. This study demonstrates that it can offer a potential reduction in cardiovascular risk without detrimental risks on weight, insulin resistance or glycaemic control."
You'll find further details here:
http://www.hyms.ac.uk/about/news_article.aspx?StoryID=435
I have 2-3 squares of dark chocolate if I'm hypo and I find my blood sugar doesn't spike afterwards which it can do if you've had a low,if it can help your cholesterol as well,that can't be a bad thing.
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