[What is Glycemic Index.]

The food you take contains carbohydrates as you enjoy your food it is releasing glucose in to the blood stream as they are getting digested.Some food you take may contain glucose or sugar.

Our body I mean adults do not need sugar since all the food they eat gets glucose / sugar from the food you eat.

The rate of release of glucose by different foods can be determined by knowing the Glycemic Index or GI is a measure of the blood glucose response following the ingestion of a fixed portion of food.

The GI of glucose is considered as 100.That means when 100 grams of glucose is consumed the blood glucose level increases by 100%.

The GI of Rice is 80 and that of say Millet is 55 to 57.For a diabetic,lower the GI better the management.World Health Organizations has classified low GI foods and those above 80 are classified as high GI foods.Low GI foods help in better management of diabetics but also help in reduction of blood lipids and obesity.

Recently,Glycemic load (GL) is being used to know the foods to be consumed for the management of diabetes.GI tells how fast the food releases glucose into the blood but does not indicate the carbohydrate content in it.
The rationale for establishing glycemic load as an important characteristic of food is based on the fact that,a larger amount of food with certain amount of glycemic Index that contains few available carbohydrates would have the same effect on blood sugar as a smaller amount of food that has the same glycemic index but a higher carbohydrate content.

GL of foods is based on GI of foods.

GL is the product of the Glycemic Index and the grms of available carbohydrate in a 100 grms of serving

GL=
        GI x available carbohydrate(g) in 100g
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                  100

Example:

1 - GI of water melon is 72,the available carbohydrate content is 5g so the GL is 3.6

2 - GI of food is 100 and the available carbohydrate is 10 then GL is 10

3 - GI of a food is 10 and the available carbohydrate IS 100g then GL is 10

The above examples indicate that foods with high GI when consumed more have the same effect on blood glucose levels.

Millets have high fiber fraction ( 1.2 to 9.8%) and the carbohydrates are of complex type so,when ingested sugars are released slowly in to the blood .Therefore the GI of the Millet is low which is helpful in the Management of Diabetes.

Source:-

Rama K Naik

Hemalatha S

Geetha Kapaleshwar

M.Y.Kamatar

College of Rural Home Science

University of Agricultural Sciences
Dharwad

Karnataka.

[ Seven Steps to keep heart risk at bay.]

Now you have seven healthy measures that can help you keep your heart safe and sound.People scoring well on an American heart association's ' Life's simple 7 checklist for a healthy heart are less likely to develop heart failure,a condition that reduces blood supply and oxygen flow to the body.The list encompasses seven measures that people can use to rate their heart health and take steps to improve it.

The measures are:

*Manage blood pressure.

*Control Cholesterol

*Reduce Blood Sugar.

*Get Physically active.

*Eat better.

*Lose weight.

*Stop smoking.

Researchers followed 3,201 participants for up to 12.3 years.During that time,188 participants developed heart failure.They found that for each one-point higher cardiovascular health score,there was 23% lower risk of developing heart failure.Those scoring in the middle third,cut their risk of heart failure nearly in half compared to those in the bottom third.Those in the top third reduced their risk further.

Senior author Vanesa Xanthakis said that this study points to the importance of knowing your numbers and speaking to your doctor about improving your score on each health metric and trying to get as close to ideal status as possible.Lead author Mathew Nayor said that this useful metric for a healthy life style that may not only help you reduce your chances of hear attack and stroke,but also of developing heart failure in future.-ANI

[ Helpful Tips about Magnesium Deficiency.]

Up to 75% of Americans don't get enough magnesium in their diet.Even the best multivitamin don't offer 100% of your daily need.

Add to that magnesium-depleting prescription drugs or a health condition that is associated with a magnesium deficiency - and serious health complications can occur.Medications including diuretics and proton pump inhibitors,used for acid reflux or heart burn,all deplete the body of magnesium.

Magnesium is essential to support healthy nerve and muscle function,help keep your heart rhythm steady,and help maintain normal blood pressure already with in a normal range*Magnesium also helps in the absorption of vitamin D,Calcium and Potassium* Plus magnesium is essential for normal energy metabolism as it helps convert carbohydrates,protein,and fat in to energy*It even helps support glucose metabolism*.

There is a good chance you may be deficient in magnesium;just one dose of doctor recommended MagOx(R)400 Magnesium per day delivers 120% of the daily value.

Cooper1 Mighty Magnesium,USA Weekend 2002.Aug30,Sept 1:4

[ DO A DIABETIC FOOT EXAM ]

Even if you haven't really suffered from any diabetic complications,it is advised to check your feet on a weekly basis to detect on a weekly basis to detect any diabetes related symptoms of feet problems. Any loss of sensation or wounds should be taken care of.

Diabetic

foot inspection is not only significant to prevent development of diabetes caused wounds,but will guide you to schedule a follow up programme with your doctor in case your protruding belly is making it difficult for you to have a comprehensive examination of your feet,you may ask your caretaker to ( nurse or podiatrist )to volunteer.

Listed here are the instructions to a diabetic foot exam.

STEP 1. Position to diagnose your feet.
Clean and dry your feet before you start checking it. Sit on a chair hanging mid air .Lift one of your leg and place the calf on the knee of other leg.This way you can easily check your feet.Repeat the procedure on the other leg as well  

STEP 2.Examine the bottom of your feet

Make sure the sole of the foot is visible to you . incase you cannot comfortably see your ankle use a mirror so that you can check its reflection.Here are the parts of your foot that have to be diagnosed for diabetic neuropathy or wounds on your feet.

Balls: Check for bumps,calluses,(corns) and irregular textures .Due to the high pressure extended on the feet balls while you walk,they become vulnerable o wounds,thus checking them time to time is a must.

SolesSole of a diabetic feet should be diagnosed for lumps, ulcers, and bumps on the skin.these can be indicative of injured nerves /muscles due ti soaring blood sugar level.

Heels Despite your constant moisturizing your feet if your feet are persistently hard and cracked it is advisable to bring it to your doctors notice. Fissures in the heels are infected,thus it is best to treat your skin the earliest

Between the Toes.The area between your toes is a warm and moist place,thus a favorable spot for bacteria to multiply it is best to check the area between the toes for small ulcers,bumps, or irregular texture of the skin.

STEP 3.Examine the top of your feet

If you find any sores,open wounds,bruises or calluses on the top of your feet,you should consult your doctor to learn the reason of the problem and also to get treatment as soon as possible.

You should also check your feet for possible signs of reduced blood flow.Some of its signs are temperature variation in the part of your feet,apparent changes in the skin of the feet or unexpected hairlessness.

[ eGlobal Natural Health.]

Dear SKGRao,

I hope you are having a great week! Today I would like to talk about a topic that may be uncomfortable for you, however it is a complication of diabetes that is not discussed often enough.

Diabetes and sexual dysfunction.

When you think about enjoying life and all its pleasures, great sex may be one of the first things to pop into your mind. The good news is that there's no reason you can't have a full and satisfying sex life if you have diabetes. However you need to understand how diabetes can affect different aspects of your sexuality and sexual function.
In woman NERVE DAMAGE to the cells that line the vagina can result in dryness, making sexual intercourse very uncomfortable. Discomfort is likely to decrease sexual response or desire.

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As many as 40 percent of women with diabetes may experience decreased or absent interest in sexual relations. Decreased desire for sex, inability to become or remain aroused, lack of or no sensation in the genital area as well as the inability to reach orgasm can result.

Now MEN with diabetes, normal sexual function may be disrupted for a number of reasons related to nerve and blood vessel damage.

Diabetes can cause neuropathy or damage to nerves throughout your body, including the penis. Damaged nerves can't communicate properly. Even though you might be emotionally stimulated to have intercourse, nerve damage means that information isn't relayed to the penis, and an erection is not successful.

Blood vessels can also become narrowed or hardened (atherosclerosis) by conditions that often accompany diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease. When atherosclerosis occurs in arteries that supply the penis or pelvic area, sexual function may be disrupted.

The GOOD NEWS is that if we are aware of the importance of early treatment and keeping blood sugar levels balanced, you can avoid this awful side effect!!!

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This sort of damage isn't inevitable. You can take steps to help prevent sexual dysfunction from occurring or worsening.

* Talk to your doctor. Initially, you might be embarrassed to talk about sexual health which is natural. Doctors know that sexual dysfunction is a common diabetes-related problem, your doctor won't be surprised when you mention the topic. Talking to your doctor before a problem occurs to help you prevent or delay sexual hiccups. Your doctor can also help determine if the complications are a result of diabetes or another condition.

* Control your blood sugar. Good blood sugar control can prevent the nerve and blood vessel complications that lead to sexual dysfunction.

* Avoid tobacco. Smoking and other tobacco use cause blood vessels to narrow, contributing to blockages that can lead to complications. Smoking also can decrease nitric oxide levels.

* Avoid excessive alcohol. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can cause sexual dysfunction by damaging blood vessels. In general, for men that means no more than two alcoholic drinks a day, and for women, no more than one.

Knowing more about how diabetes-related complications can lead to sexual dysfunction may help you take measures to avoid the condition or prevent it from worsening. As these complications become more widely understood -- (thanks in part to mainstream media) -- it may become easier for you to discuss, just like any other medical condition.

The bottom line is that Nerve Damage is relevant to diabetes, it is very important that we take care of our bodies and make conscious decisions to take control of our health.

To your continued health.

Trent.

eGlobal Natural Health.

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[ How to keep your Liver healthy.]

The

hliver in your body's most hard working organ.It performs 500 functions that keep you alive,not the least of which is taking out the trash.It processes the nutrients in everything you eat and drink,eliminates toxins and never takes a break.

Your

liver is not made of steel,though,and everything you throw at it - binge drinking,endless cups of coffee and cigarettes - all take a tool on it.Some common symptoms of liver disease incluse yellowish eyes and skin,abdominal pain,swelling in the legs and ankles,itchy skin,dark colored urine pale bloody or tar colored stool,chronic fatigue,nausea,loss of appetite and weight a tendency to bruise easily.However,most liver diseases tend to be silent and asymptomatic - your body often shows no symptoms until it's too late.But if detected early and managed properly,liver diseases can be tackled,which is why the key to keeping your in good shape,besides diet and exercises is regular checkups.

Give

your liver the care it deserves at the Vikram Hospital,Bangalore's only clinic dedicated to your liver.Here you can consult with a team of specialists and sign up for the Healthy Liver Package that includes tests like:-

CBC,LFT,HBsAg,USG(abdomen),lipid profile, antiHCV, height weight BMI and gastroenterologists conclusion all for just Rs.2000.

To fix an appointment with the clinic at Vikram Hospital (Bengaluru)Pvt Ltd,71,Millers Road,apposite St Anne's College call 990001 4825 or 7100 4500 or visit

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Procedures given are based on the experts understanding of the said field.

[ BRAIN & LIVER DAMAGING HABITS.]

1. No Breakfast People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head covered while sleeping Sleeping with the head covered, increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.

The main causes of liver damage are:

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.

2. Not urinating in the morning.

3. Too much eating.

4. Skipping breakfast.

5. Consuming too much medication.

6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener.

7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.

8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver.

Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to "schedule."

Because:

Evening at 9 - 11pm : is the time for eliminating unnecessary/toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health.

Evening at 11pm - 1am: is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 1 - 3am: detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 3 - 5am: detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 - 7am: detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 - 9am: absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10am rather than no meal at all.

TAKE CARE.

Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.