By John Willen

In the United States, approximately 5% of the population with diabetes has Type 1. Here, your pancreas no longer produces insulin so you must inject it. The rest of the diabetes population, about 95%, has Type 2. Type 2 may require insulin but it also is frequently controlled with diet and exercise and/or pills. If insulin is necessary, insulin pumps are available as well as insulin pens and syringes. You must use insulin needles for any of the above devices. There are different types of needles that meet the needs of certain body types.

The recommendation for those people taking doses over 100 units, or less, at a time is 1 cc. People taking 50 units or less would use the ½ cc and those needing only 30 units or less would use the 3/10 cc syringe. It is important to inject into your fat not your muscle! Injecting into the muscle will hurt! And it may affect the absorption rate of the insulin. The stomach is the most neutral site to inject into. If you inject into an area that you are working - your thigh or arm - the medication will absorb more rapidly and may influence your blood glucose levels.

The length of the needle can vary as well. The standard size for a needle is ½, "5/16 is for thinner people and is a shorter needle and 3/16" is for pediatrics - the shortest needle.

Whether you are taking insulin or not, it is important to test your blood glucose so you are aware of the effect food, exercise, medication and stress have on your body. Diabetic testing supplies are readily available to you at your local pharmacy, online or by mail order.

Some of these supplies include blood glucose monitors, testing strips, control solutions and lancets. Safety lancets are available as a one-time use needle. They come in various sizes to meet the needs of different body types. The lower gauge (25 or 28) would be a thicker needle for those who have a tougher skin and the 31 or 33 gauges would be a finer needle for those with more sensitive skin.

Your education needs to go far beyond simply knowing how to inject insulin or test your glucose. You want the insulin to work its best, absorb well and hurt the least. You need to know what numbers you are striving for. Diabetes educators can assist you with all of those questions.

By Loren R. Denton

Do you want to know the most effective Diabetic diet food list?

Having diabetes would definitely require you to choose your foods wisely. Being smart on your food choices will help you avoid the condition or reverse it when you are already diagnosed with the illness.

If you are a diabetic, the foods that you need to eat are basically the foods that most nutritionists recommend even for the people with good health. They are simply foods that you normally ignore when you are still not stricken with diabetes. It was just a matter of time, ignoring your diabetic for too long has led you to develop the metabolic disorder.

This article will be a crash course to having the appropriate Diabetic diet. This will involve supplements and foods. Some of them are surprising and counter-intuitive but nevertheless effective if consumed appropriately.

The Diabetic Supplement and Food List

Chromium - Diabetics have impaired glucose utilization capabilities. Chromium can help improve this impairment, not to mention, overall cardiovascular health. Foods that are rich in chromium are:

* Green Beans
* Whole Grains
* Broccoli
* Ready-to-eat Bran Cereals

Magnesium - People with diabetes are magnesium-deficient due to urination and uncontrollable sugar levels. This supplement is highly recommended for aging diabetics. A good 400 milligrams a day of magnesium is adequate for improving glucose tolerance.

Fish Oil - Everybody knows that fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids particularly, EPA and DHA. The risk of dying from heart disease is decreased by taking fish oil as a daily dietary supplement. Diabetics would of course need all the help they can get regarding cardiovascular health.

Biotin - Insulin-dependent (Type 1) diabetics have low levels of biotin. Biotin is an essential supplement in decreasing blood sugar levels especially in people with Type 1 diabetes. Foods that are rich in Biotin are:

* Wheat Bran
* Cooked Eggs
* Raw Cauliflower
* Active Yeast
* Cooked Liver
* Avocadoes

Dietary Fiber - If you lack fiber in your diet, you increase the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. There are already plenty of research and studies that suggests that an increased consumption of dietary fiber reduce risks of having metabolic disorders like diabetes.

Nuts - In general, nuts are super health foods. They are full of good fats and proteins but with surprisingly low levels of starch and sugars. There is a study that showed a significant decrease of developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus when subjects ate a quantity of nuts five times or more in a week. People with allergies should beware though.

Bitter Melon - Also known as Bitter Gourd is regarded as some kind of miracle food for diabetics especially in asian countries. This food's ability to lower blood glucose levels is outstanding. It is also rich in other essential vitamins and minerals.

Beans - Legumes, lentils, and peas are pancreas-friendly type of foods because they have low glycemic indices-a food quality that diabetics should always find.

When you are diabetic, you need to manage your diet and should know what kinds of food to avoid. Also, it is not only a matter of what to eat; frequency, timing, and portions should also be considered. This diabetic diet food list should start your path towards diabetes reversal.

By Robert Pernula

How a simple diabetic grocery list changed my life and helped me nurse my health back to normal, effectively beating my diabetes type 2 condition in less than 6 weeks.

When I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 some 20 years ago, I was not shaken or upset. I was shattered and devastated, because at 50, I was 50 at the time, this did not create a very positive image of how I had been living my life so far.

I was a little panicked and thought I would "get by" with the pills the doctor prescribed and my trust in medicine was absolute, doctors knew best as far as I was concerned.

So I remember going to a nutritionist and I also remember laying all the good advice I was receiving nicely aside, trusting the fact that my blind faith in modern medicine was well justified and did not require me to even think about changing anything about my lifestyle at all.

And so I didn't and I continued life just the way I had always lived it before being diagnosed with diabetes type 2 until one day I read a story about the Pimi Indian tribe in New Mexico. This caught my attention because the article in question explained that in their native area, these people did not know what diabetes was.

Only the people from the tribe who had emigrated to the USA and had adopted our lifestyle had developed the condition! That left me to wonder if my diabetes type 2 was not a sickness but more a lifestyle problem.

That took me to the Internet, friends and my doctor as well as my darling wife who is a nurse and I started firing questions at them. It is not a coincidence that doctors send us diabetics to a nutritionist, it is a necessity. What nutritionists are not trained for is how to slowly but surely bring people with bad habits to come to their senses and start behaving with more common sense instead of stubbornly refusing to break bad habits.

I stubbornly refused to break my inefficient eating habits until I looked up the knowledge myself which brought me to a point where I realized that I was resisting change for the wrong reasons. I realized I was loving my food and my ways more than I did my health, and as soon as that hit me, I was ready for change.

And change I did. I found out about the glycemic food index list and how slow carbohydrates slowly dissolve nutrients into the bloodstream which helps me avoid bloods sugar spikes which in turn keeps my diabetes in check.

All I needed to do was to change the way I bought my food to beat the diabetes condition. You can imagine I feel a bit silly for hanging on to the diabetes for 20 years before this dawned on me that I could easily get rid of it.

So, this is how it came to be that I set out to compile a groceries list to help me choose what I would put on my plate from that day forth. I will give it to you if you want it, no charge. It is pretty useful to me and it can be as well for you. Here is to beating diabetes type 2 with better food.

Now you also know how to change your shopping habits as well: a bit of knowledge and a touch of self motivation. It will do wonders, especially to your health.

By Beverleigh H Piepers

High blood sugar levels, combined with poor circulation, puts the skin of diabetics on their whole body not just at risk for infections... a major issue is dry skin. Diabetics tend to have drier skin than most people do, according to Walgreens, a provider of continuing pharmacy education accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Correct information for skin care is really essential in the education of diabetics.

Walgreens explains that increased blood sugar levels lead to dry skin that is prone to:

* cracking
* ulcers
* wounds, and
* lesions

High blood sugar levels also encourage the development of:

* strange, yellow pimples (a sign of high fat levels in your blood)
* boils, or
* a varied range of localized infections

And because most diabetic patients have a decreased ability to heal infected lesions, more often than not these infections usually result in uncontrolled would infections leading to extremity amputations. With proper skin care, these various complications may be prevented.

So, how do you take care of your skin if you happen to have Type 2 diabetes?

1. Apply a non-water based moisturizer to your skin regularly. Walgreens advises that diabetics should use non-water based moisturizers on their skin on a regular basis to prevent it from becoming dry. If this kind of moisturizer is not available in your local store, a cream or a heavy lotion can be used in place of the moisturizer.

2. Never use hot water for bathing. According to Walgreens, hot water tends to dry skin more. To prevent this from happening, use warm water instead.

3. Apply your moisturizer immediately after bathing. Applying your moisturizer at this time tends to trap water in the skin making it less prone to drying. It also acts as a sealant and a barrier at the same time, locking out harmful materials from damaging your skin.

4. Drink plenty of water and eat a good amount of vegetables (vegetables also contain water). Increased blood sugar level causes the water to dry up within individual cells becoming dehydrated.

5. Use urea-containing products to soften and hydrate the skin. Urea helps your body retain moisture keeping the skin from drying up and cracking. Again, according to Walgreens, diabetics should select a skin product that contains ten percent or more of urea so your skin receives the full benefits.

6. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics are also advised to never use skin products recommended for calluses, corns and warts. These skin products tend to crack the skin, damaging it's surface. The best advice is to have these skin conditions treated by qualified doctors.

7. Last, but not least, preventative measures for taking care of your skin includes frequently testing your blood sugar and taking your prescribed medications. The goal of this management is to achieve blood sugar levels that are as normal as possible and therefore avoid all complications, not just dry skin.

By Diane Butler

Prediabetes and diabetes are the most significant health issues confronting Americans today. In the U.S. today the number of people diagnosed with prediabetes jumped from 57 million in 2008 to 79 million in 2010. Even more ominous, during the same time period, the number diagnosed with full-on diabetes went from 23.6 million to 26 million, the vast majority with Type 2 or adult onset. Put the two numbers together and it accounts for one-third of the U.S. population. Diabetes is a serious issue which can be alleviated by the diabetes diet cure.

Prediabetes means chronically elevated blood sugar levels but not high enough to qualify as diabetes. Prediabetics are "insulin-resistant" as their bodies have become less responsive to insulin, the hormone that keeps blood sugar levels in check. Having prediabetes does not condemn a person to diabetes. Lifestyle changes, including increased exercise and better diet, the diabetes diet cure, will often stave off diabetes or actually reverse full-blown diabetes.

Without the diabetes diet cure, prediabetics will develop diabetes within ten years. Compared with people who have normal blood sugar levels, diabetics are 50% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease and two-thirds of diabetics die of heart attack or stroke. Many prediabetics are completely unaware they are at risk as the condition does not exhibit the typical symptoms of diabetes: heightened thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision and fatigue. Only a blood test can determine for sure if someone is prediabetic.

Who is at risk for prediabetes? Sedentary people and the overweight are most likely to have the condition. Gaining even 11 to 15 pounds for a person of normal weight doubles the risk of developing prediabetes. Of course, larger weight gains mean more risk. This means that at least half the adult population of the U.S. is at risk of developing the disease. The diabetes diet cure can have a major positive impact.

The landmark Diabetes Prevention Program study showed beyond a shadow of a doubt that diabetes diet cure along with moderate exercise can significantly reduce the incidence of prediabetes and diabetes. The 3000 participants in the study were randomly divided into three groups: a placebo group, a group given the diabetes drug metaformin and another group receiving intense support for exercise and diabetes diet cure. After three years, the third intensely-counseled group reduced their risk of developing diabetes by 58% compared to those on metformin at only 31%.

What is the diabetes diet cure? It's not that complicated. Eat more fruits and vegetables while avoiding large quantities of meat. Avoid sweets and carbonated beverages. Reduce portion sizes. The goal is to lose even a moderate 5 to 10% of body weight which will produce significant health-protective results. Coupled with moderate exercise, as little as 30 minutes per day, better diet can almost eliminate the condition. The diabetes diet cure alone could completely stop the epidemic of diabetes now threatening this country.

By James K. Robinson

It is stated so simply, in terms so matter of fact -- as it should be, but if you understand what it means in human terms for those affected, you realize immediately how shocking are the cold facts revealed in the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet.

The 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, released in January of this year by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and other associated national health authorities, states that there are an estimated 26 million children and adults in the United States who have diabetes. And an even greater number, 79 million Americans who have prediabetes. The fortunate aspect, if there can be anything fortunate about an illness of any sort, is that prediabetes can be reversed and prevented from developing into diabetes, the related disease characterized by higher than normal levels of blood sugars in the body.

Without going into many of the grim statistics given in the Fact Sheet that details the poor state of health and physical condition of millions of Americans -- anyone who is interested can search themselves for Fact Sheet data on the internet -- it is worth pointing out that any individual, by modifying their lifestyle, can avoid the dire consequences that can follow diabetes.

Who are the prime candidates to become diabetic or prediabetic?
Any person who is overweight, over forty years of age and physically out of shape, faces the possibility of already having, or soon developing, the disease condition known as prediabetes, which, as its name implies, is a precursor of the really serious disease called diabetes.

Both diabetes and prediabetes are defined by blood sugar problems in the sense that higher than normal levels of the sugar called glucose is circulating in the bloodstream, primarily the result of the types of food being consumed and the lack of exercise in the life of the potential prediabetic. While the condition can be reversed, if it is not, and a person becomes diagnosed as being diabetic, it is then not curable, it's a condition for the rest of life that comes with many restrictions and a diminished quality of life -- and more alarming, if not properly treated and the above normal blood sugars brought under control, diabetes can lead to other serious health complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, nerve and blood circulation problems, eye disease, even blindness. The sugar in the blood is essential for life's cellular activities but too much sugar in the blood is harmful to the heart and other organs and tissues of the body.

Heart disease is the major cause of death among the diabetic population of North America and even though a person with prediabetes may not yet have progressed to diabetes, they are high risk for the possibility of developing those serious ailments. The American Diabetes Association reports that recent research reveals that some long-term damage to the body, especially the heart and circulatory system, may already be occurring during prediabetes.

Considering the serious consequences for both of the health conditions described above, and because, as we have also mentioned, the overweight, out of shape, and over forty year old individual is the prime candidate to develop the diseases, it is in the self interest of everyone who fits that category to see a doctor. A simple blood test that can be requisitioned by a doctor will tell the story. Time to see a doctor?

By Robin Hale

Type 2 Diabetes is a sign of the times it seems. Today's society is the perfect breeding ground for type 2 diabetes. Busy, stressful schedules that leave little time for exercise, latch key children and teenagers who spend hours in front of the television or computer, combined with the availability of convenient yet deadly fast food has paved the way for America's self destruction.

Are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Symptoms may develop slowly and creep upon us unnoticed. As with any health problems, it's best to catch this deadly disease as early as possible.

Here's a list of 5 warning signs:

* Are you constantly tired or have extreme energy crashes during the day? - Spikes and crashes in blood sugar can cause extreme fatigue. The truth is, no one should have to experience that "after lunch tiredness" although many people talk about it as if it is common and acceptable. A properly functioning body that receives the right kind of fuel can keep going at a steady pace throughout the day. That after lunch tired feeling may not be type 2 diabetes, but it is a warning sign that you are not eating properly and your body is not running the way it should.
* Does your vision ever become blurred? - The medical explanation for blurred vision with type 2 diabetes is because during blood sugar spikes necessary fluid is sometimes pulled from the lenses of your eyes. This can impair your ability to focus.
* Do you find yourself extra thirsty? When sugar builds up in your blood stream, fluid is needed, so your body will pull it from your tissues and cause you to be extra thirsty.
* Do you have intense cravings for starchy foods or bread products? If your body doesn't have enough insulin to transfer sugar into your cells for fuel, your body will send hunger signals to your brain even though you may have recently eaten. Your body naturally does all it can to survive, so it will trigger hunger because it is unable to use the supply already in your body.
* Do you have sores that take exceptionally long to heal or frequently become infected? Non-healing sores are one of the most common signs of diabetes.

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you should see your physician immediately. If you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there is still hope. You don't have to live with this condition. At the Center for Type 2 Diabetes, we provide a solid plan of action intended to reverse and break you completely free from type 2 diabetes. Regardless of what stage of diabetes you are in, whether newly diagnosed or managing the disease for several years, we have the answers you are looking for.

By Beverleigh H Piepers

The American Diabetes Association recommends medical nutrition therapy or MNT for preventing the onset of Type 2 diabetes, to manage the existing diabetes problem, and to prevent further complications associated with poor blood sugar control. In fact, the American Diabetes Association states that the MNT should be a part of every diabetic's self-management education.

However effective this diet may seem for the management of diabetes, many diabetics still see the ADA diet as a faulty eating style most people can never follow to the letter. In the forum Diabetes Daily, many concerns were expressed by real people diagnosed with diabetes:

1. The ADA appears to recommend many more carbohydrates than most diabetics can handle in one day. One diabetic who posted on the Diabetes Forum tried following the ADA diet with poor results.

2. The ADA recommends artificial sweeteners and diet drinks that seem to be a major turn-off for many Type 2 diabetics who are looking to reverse their condition.

3. Many Type 2 diabetics are confused about counting calories.

Because of these complaints, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), developed a new and easy "tool" to help make the ADA diet:

* easier to follow
* much more appealing, and
* a custom fit for diabetics.

This new diet tool is called the "Create Your Plate" method.

Create Your Plate may be one of the easiest tools ever created not just for blood sugar control but for weight loss as well. With the Create Your Plate approach it's the size of the sections that matters.

To picture how your plate should look when you use the Create Your Plate method, mentally divide it into left and right halves. Then imagine the right half split into two equal parts. The first step is to fill the left half of your plate with non-starchy vegetables, eg. spinach, green beans, lettuce, etc. Then, place only a small portion of starchy foods, such as rice, pasta or potatoes in the top right hand quarter, and a small portion of protein such as lean meat, eggs, fish or chicken in the bottom right quarter. Simple enough? With this Create Your Plate method, you don't need to worry about counting your carbs or thinking about how many calories you take it. Just eat and be satisfied with your meal.

Having Type 2 diabetes doesn't mean you need to starve yourself. Nor does it mean stuffing yourself with carbohydrates for the sake of reaching the minimum daily requirement for your carbohydrate intake.

An effective diabetic diet means choosing the right kinds of foods in the right proportions. The Create Your Plate approach is not only easy to follow, it also has three distinct advantages: it reduces caloric intake, controls carbohydrates and satisfied your hunger. So what are you waiting for?

By Alice Saracho

More women than ever before are carrying fetuses while they are diabetic. This can have an effect on the mom as well as the developmental process for the baby. Fortunately, modern medicine is doing all it can to make this process less difficult for diabetic women.

Why do some women, with no prior history of diabetes, develop diabetes over the course of their pregnancy? Known as gestational diabetes, this condition occurs in approximately two out of every 100 women who become pregnant. In a normal pregnancy process, the woman's placenta creates a variety of hormones to nourish the fetus and help it to grow and develop. Of these hormones, some of them have anti-insulin properties. In the women who develops gestational diabetes, the hormones decrease the body's sensitivity to insulin so much that the body over produces glucose to compensate. The result may end up causing diabetes. In the women to whom this occurs, it usually happens around the 22nd week of the pregnancy.

Normally, the woman's blood glucose levels will return to normal once the baby is delivered. In some cases, however, the diabetes will remain. Also, women who develop gestational diabetes, do have a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. To lessen the chances of this happening, the woman should work with her doctor and nutritionist to develop a post-delivery plan to return her body's glucose and hormonal levels to normal as soon as possible. This will usually involve developing healthy meal plans, starting an exercise program, and scheduling follow-up blood work with her doctor.

In the case of a woman who is already diabetic when the pregnancy begins, special precautions are necessary. In the first month of the pregnancy, the fetus has already begun to develop. The fetus' only source of food is glucose from the mother. If the blood glucose levels are high, the excess sugar can impact the organs of the developing fetus - possibly resulting in birth defects or a miscarriage. That's why, early on, it's important that the doctor ensure that the blood glucose levels of the mother are stable and under control as early in the pregnancy as possible.

Many diabetic women are on oral medications. Even though some of the oral diabetes medications have been tested for safety in pregnant women, some women may be advised by their doctor to use insulin during the pregnancy. This is because many doctors believe that insulin is the safer choice for the fetus in controlling blood glucose levels.

Essentially, the primary reason for the preference of insulin is simply that it has a longer history of tests, studies, and observations surrounding it. In addition, many oral medications only work with type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, insulin therapy has been used by doctors for many decades making the woman's chances for a successful pregnancy nearly as good as for those women without diabetes.

Some women also make use of herbal remedies to control their diabetes during their pregnancy. Any woman that does this, however, should make sure that her doctor is aware of this and that her doctor approves.

By Loren R. Denton

Do you know that fish or seafood is one of the best foods for diabetics? Read on to know more about this.

Everyone needs protein, even people with severe diabetes need this essential macronutrient. However, diabetics should choose their protein sources much more wisely. One of the great sources of protein especially for diabetics is seafood. Protein sources other than seafood-such as pork, beef, and chicken-are packed with unhealthy fat, carbs, and cholesterol. In general, fish is a way healthier option.

One great quality of fish, as food, is its adaptability to take on any flavor. Basically, you can transform fish to any flavor you desire. It's all about the ingredients you use and how you prepare and cook your fish. Once the pangs of hunger kick in, a diabetic should not wait for too long to eat. Apart from a quick snack, the best option is to eat fish mainly because it's fast and easy to prepare.

The ocean is rich in minerals and the creatures that live in it are made of these minerals as well. Therefore, it is only natural to consider that seafood is also rich in essential dietary minerals like selenium, potassium, calcium, iodine, phosphorous, and iron.

There are a lot of delicious yet healthy recipes that you can develop with seafood. In fact, with careful planning, diabetics can strictly consume seafood as their only source of protein in their daily nutrition. The best dishes are seafood mixed with vegetables. Here are some benefits of the seafood diet for individuals with Type1 and Type2 Diabetes mellitus:

* Omega-3 fatty acids. This is an essential nutrient for all folks and even more for people with diabetes. These polyunsaturated fatty acids are particularly high in the fat and oils of fish that live in cold water. This oils help fish survive in a cold environment because it insulates them from the extreme temperature. Omega-3 fatty acids effectively lower Low Density Lipid profile (LDL) cholesterol, which is the undesirable type of cholesterol, while raises the good cholesterol, High Density Lipid profile (HDL) cholesterol.
* Fats from fish also have anti-inflammatory characteristics. The kinds of fish rich in this healthy fat are sardines, mackerel, salmon, and tuna. It is recommended to regularly eat at least two servings of these fishes per week.
* Seafood improves functioning of vital organs especially the kidney which is often found to be problematic among diabetic patients.
* Seafood is a great source of vitamin B, particularly niacin. They also contain fat-soluble vitamin A. Moreover, fatty fish are one of the few food sources of vitamin D.

The best way to prepare fish

As much as possible, avoid frying fish. When you are eating out, many restaurants offer alternatives other than fried fish. Before ordering, make it a point to always ask how the chef prepares the fish they serve. Fried fish is full of bad fats especially when heated at extreme temperatures. Heated oil produce toxic by-products and as a diabetic, you'd like to avoid that.

The best methods of preparing fish for consumption are by grilling, steaming, baking, or pan roasting. If you like to cook, you can experiment and even develop your own style. With fish and other types of seafood, the possibilities are deliciously endless.

By Dee Martinez

I am a Diabetic - and I am happy and enjoying life. It is odd because I have never been this happier and livelier in my whole life - I guess, thanks to my diabetes lifestyle.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it will drastically change your life. For some it is like a death sentence - especially those whose middle name is Cadbury and has a best friend named Sees. But when you look beyond the disease, you will see a silver lining. You will be forced to be fit and stay healthy. This is the only way to control and manage the disease, and of course taking the medication. Let us see what kind of diabetic life a person will have and its effect on the people around you::

Diet
In a diabetes treatment plan, proper diet is the primary factor. It is because what you will eat will directly affect your blood sugar level. If you are with your family, it will be a great adjustment on their part to be eating the same food you are eating. But you can always opt to have your own food cooked if it will be a problem. In doing so, you can try out some low calorie dishes or even diabetic-friendly dessert as a treat.

If you find it a bit hard eating at home, how else it would be if you are eating out? In a restaurant, it is harder to resist food, especially if the people you are with will be eating. Actually, you can eat what they are eating, provided you request the waiter to prepare it with less sugar or less oil. Many restaurants are open to granting client's requests. If you think you will be hesitant to ask those things in front of your colleagues, you can call ahead and make the arrangements.

Exercise
When there is diet, exercise is also needed. Those two go hand in hand when we talk about being fit. Exercise will help a diabetic to control blood sugar. A good tip for those starting out to exercise is to start slow. Walking is a good way to start, you can do it for 15minutes for the first days and gradually increase. To have an exercise routine, it is recommended to have a fixed schedule, let us say before breakfast or in the afternoon. This will help a lot in sticking to your exercise schedule.

Financial Considerations
Having a diabetes is expensive. You should consider the costs of your maintenance medicines, glucometer, test strips, lancets, insulin and frequent visit to a doctor. If you have medical insurance, your financial burden because of this disease will be lessen.

Physical Changes
Feeling very tired and thirsty are only a few of what diabetics will regularly feel. Diabetic life will also include sleepless nights and frequent urination.

Another thing for those women who has Type 2 Diabetes is that it will have an effect on her sex life. They will have decrease urge for sex and decrease in vaginal lubrication. Adjustments and proper knowledge on the part of the partner is needed.

Diabetes Lifestyle
Some will have trouble coping up with the change of normal to a diabetes lifestyle. Some may even go through depression. You can always go to your doctor and talk about what you are feeling. There will be ways to help you adjust. You maybe referred to a dietitian or counselors to assist you on what you are going through.

Just remember that although diabetes is a lifelong disease, it is a manageable condition and you can still live a long a happy diabetic life.