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Proteins are the natural choice when a patient is faced with diabetes. If diabetes is uncontrolled, muscle protein is broken down into amino acids and converted into glucose by the liver. Proteins have to supply enough energy to substitute for carbohydrates and proteins are broken down faster than they are made. If this happens the body ends up with a protein deficit which affects normal body functions.

A protein deficit has been shown to impair resistance to infections in diabetics.

Nutrition therapy for diabetes has progressed from prevention of obesity or weight gain to improving the effectiveness of insulin. With this new approach, a high protein diet (30% of total food energy) is a very pertinent part of nutrition therapy.

It is speculated that a high protein diet has a favorable effect in diabetes due to the ability of proteins and amino acids to stimulate insulin release from the pancreas.

As well, dietary supplements containing proteins like whey and casein come highly recommended. A protein supplement containing casein can increase the amount of energy manufactured from every meal and, at the same time, reduce the need for pharmacological insulin.

Ask your health care professional about your dietary protein needs if you have diabetes.

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In the movie “Game Plan”, real wrestling heavy weight but reel football star (in this movie) Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was shocked when her daughter Peyton suddenly turned red and had difficulty breathing.  It turned out that the little girl was allergic to peanuts and they just made her eat dessert with peanuts.

Joe, the football player in the movie, would not have committed that mistake had his daughter been wearing a pre-engraved medical ID bracelet or necklace  by Colonial Medical.  The same situation happened a lot of times in real life and should serve as a warning to those who take their illness or medical conditions likely.

It can be an allergy to peanuts, strawberries or you could have a serious medical condition like epilepsy, diabetes or high blood pressure.  Whatever condition that is, people should be forewarned before they administer any drug or treatment for you.

To make sure you don’t end up like Peyton, you need this home medical equipment which is etched with the Star of Life emblem which will easily alert medical and health practitioners that you have an existing medical condition.

Tagged with: allergies • Colonial Medical • diabetes • epilepsy • home medical equipment. Star of Life emblem • Pre-Engraved Medical ID Bracelets and Necklaces

 

You need not miss your next medication against no matter where you are or what time of the day or night thanks to the WatchMinder 2 - Medication Reminder.  This home medical equipment is an alarm watch that does not only sound off during a scheduled alarm but it also vibrates making it ideal even for those with hearing problems.

Because of this feature, you can use the WatchMinder 2 even if you are in the movies or other public places where you do not want to cause a distraction.

It is also an ideal Minder for both adults and children with Attention Deficit Disorder or for people who are suffering from diabetes, asthma or urinary incontinence.  Even senior citizens who want to be reminded of their next dosage can take advantage of the watchminder. 

You may not have any of these medical conditions but you can still benefit from the WatchMinder even if you are an ordinary student who wants to be reminded of certain dates or just to time your examinations.

Tagged with: Attention Deficit Disorder • diabetes • Home Medical Equipment • urinary incontinence • WatchMinder 2 - Medication Reminder

If you are a diabetic then you need to regularly inspect your feet and your skin to monitor how thet are doing.  However, when you are a diabetic, monitoring your foot health  for signs of neuropathies can be a challenge especially if you have poor vision or if your vision has already been affected by your illness.

If this is the case then you need to make use of Medport’s Telescoping Self-Examination Mirror for Diabetics.   This home medical equipment can help you examine the state of hard-to-see body parts that require constant care.  It is a two-sided mirror which is also shatter-resistant so no need to fear of breaking it with regular use.  The most important feature though is that it allows regular as well as 2x magnification.

Unlike regular mirrors, it has a soft grip handle so it does not easily slip from your hands.  You can easily fold it down or expand it from 6 inches to 18 inches. 

Tagged with: • diabetes • Home Medical Equipment • Telescoping Self-Examination Mirror For Diabetics

I am worried I might already be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. I am a heavy computer user and I have already accepted that among the possible illnesses I will suffer from due to my work, it would either be eye strain or wrist strain.

Most of those who suffer from the syndrome are people who have diabetes, arthritis or are obese. I am not a diabetic nor do I have arthritis and I am positive I am still below obesity range so it must be prolonged periods of computer use.

My doctor suggested a home medical equipment like the Reversible Wrist Splint by Alex as a short term treatment. However, he advised me not to constantly use the splint while working on the computer if I do not want my wrists to weaken. The splint is comfortable though since it is elastic and literally fits like a glove.

Well if you are feeling the same symptoms—-painful wrists, weakness and a tingling sensation—chekc with your doctor first because the splint is not recommended for self- treatment.

Well, I have avoided all activities that will make use of my wrist but I could not keep myself from the computer. It’s work.

Tagged with: Alex • arthritis • carpal tunnel syndrome • diabetes • Home Medical Equipment • obesity • Reversible Wrist Splint Black • temporary relief for computer users

Diabetes is a serious illness but it is manageable.  How you live your life now that you know you have Diabetes will determine not only your lifespan but also the quality of life you will have.  Using a home medical equipment like the Advance Micro-Draw Blood Glucose Monitoring System will help you manage your Diabetes efficiently.

This home medical equipment boasts of a memory that can store 250 Glucose test results so you can easily monitor your glucose results over a period of time.  You can even download the results in your laptop or PC which means better health management. It also requires a small sample only which means less pain and discomfort for you. 

This equipment is very easy to use and you can get the results in 15 seconds.  Compare that with going to your doctor or clinic  you need to check your glucose level which is definitely time consuming.  With a home glucose monitoring system, you can monitor your glucose level anytime, anywhere.  

Tagged with: Advance Micro-Draw Blood Glucose Monitoring System • diabetes • glucose testing • Home Medical Equipment • Hypoguard • managing your diabetes

If you are like most people then you may have a problem keeping to your ideal weight. Weight is an important factor in keeping your social life on the go and in keeping your health manageable. If you have health issues (like diabetes and high blood pressure) that require you to maintain a certain weight then here’s one home medical equipment that will help you watch your weight—the Health O Meter Pro Raised Dial Scale.

Unlike other weighing scales which do not really give out a precise weight measurement, this equipment is guaranteed to provide you your accurate weight sand using batteries. The extra large platform of his equipment also makes sure you put your feet “all in” correctly providinf a more acurate measurement. It’s non-slip mat also ensures your safety.

I used to buy those cheap weighing scales but they faled to live up to my expectations. For one, I had to keep crouching down just to get a good reading. But this one has large numbers so the reading is easy to read. How about that for accuracy and comfort ?

Tagged with: accurate weight • diabetes • health issues • Health O Meter Pro Raised Dial Scale • high blood pressure • Home Medical Equipment • weighing scale