tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78392733016389151532024-03-12T17:04:21.097-05:00Exploring Diabetes Type 2Welcome! This is written primarily for people with Type 2 Diabetes. Some information covers all types of diabetes. Always keep a positive attitude is my motto.
I am a person with diabetes type 2 and write about my experiences and research. Please discuss medical problems with your doctor. Please do not click on the advertisers that have attached to certain words in this section. They are not authorized and are robbing me by doing so.Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.comBlogger2101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-2509090330210632562017-07-01T00:02:00.000-05:002017-07-01T00:02:01.138-05:00Is Ice Cream Right for Type 2 Diabetes?<!--[if !mso]>
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Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-51108833584636387892017-06-15T00:02:00.000-05:002017-06-15T00:02:04.236-05:00My Computer Quit OperatingI had my computer stop working and at first I felt it was the video card, but the fellow that works on my computers discovered that was not the case. Further tests showed that the only thing working was the power supply. The motherboard was dead and there was no hope for the computer.
After the purchase of a new computer, I could not get back into my programs or the blogs. I Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-30980545277940894992017-05-27T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-27T00:02:03.502-05:00Gluten-Free Foods May Not Be Healthy
This is the second time this topic has
been brought to my attention. Gluten-free should not be a fad
because of the dangers. This is the concern of the medical community
and rightly so as this is a dangerous fad. More can be read about
gluten-free
here. A gluten-free diet is not a plan for
weight loss and can make weight management problematic for many.
Read this on WebMd
as well and thisBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-74442292386882519502017-05-26T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-26T00:02:05.100-05:00Bariatric Surgery: Reoperations Are Common
Finally some truth about bariatric
surgery! Many bloggers have been critical of bariatric surgery since
the beginning and declared that it was the surgeons lining the
pockets with the money. I still think much of this is correct, but
for some time, the remission – not a cure – for type 2 diabetes
was the only headlines.
Nearly 1 in 5 patients with a lap-band undergo multiple Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-27088358933290312112017-05-25T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-25T00:02:34.608-05:00Handling an Insulin Overdose
Do you use insulin and have you experienced an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)? Have you
had cold sweats, trembling hands, or a sense of confusion? These are
just some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia and often your doctor will
not mention this when you start on insulin therapy.
Hypoglycemia happens to many people
with diabetes that are using insulin or a couple of oral Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-82066716358124014672017-05-24T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-24T00:02:03.059-05:00Hospital Protocols Still Hinder Care
Am I unhappy about my hospital
experiences? In a word, yes! Plus now it involves three hospitals.
The first case is in this blog and it is by far the worst. The
second case involved a doctor (not a hospitalist) ordering me to take
more insulin than I knew I could handle and would be more than low.
I told the doctor if that then he would be required to pay for my
second day in the hospitalBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-3502832614383903972017-05-23T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-23T00:02:02.052-05:00Herbs and Supplements for Type 2 Diabetes - P2
This is a continuation of part 1.
Milk thistle - Milk thistle is
an herb that has been used since ancient times for many different
ailments and is considered a tonic for the liver. The most studied
extract from milk thistle is called silymarin, which is a compound
that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is these
properties that may make milk thistle a great herb for peopleBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-77485232732093029232017-05-22T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-22T00:02:00.164-05:00Herbs and Supplements for Type 2 Diabetes - P1
Diabetes is a widespread disease
affecting the blood glucose and insulin levels in the body. Managing
the long-term consequences and complications of diabetes are as much
of a challenge as the disease itself.
There are two main types of diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is where the pancreas produces little to no insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is more common. With type 2, the body either does
not Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-54990592891136262082017-05-21T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-21T00:02:08.143-05:00Erythritol a Marker for Weight Gain
I have long suspected that many of the
sugar substitutes were overrated. Now the word is out on one of
them, sugar alcohol erythritol. This commonly used sugar replacement
used in low-calorie foods that people eat to lose weight may actually
have the opposite effect.
The sugar alcohol erythritol occurs
naturally in foods like pears and watermelons but has been used as a
sugar replacementBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-87718930236371531922017-05-20T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-20T00:02:14.197-05:00Basal-Bolus Insulin Therapy
Diabetes is a disease that affects the
way the body produces and uses insulin. Basal-bolus insulin therapy is a way of managing this condition. In type 2 diabetes, both the
production and use of insulin are affected.
In people without diabetes, insulin is
produced by the pancreas to keep the body's blood glucose levels
under control throughout the day.
The pancreas produces enough Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-83479610113033180622017-05-19T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-19T00:02:07.750-05:00Using Long Acting Insulin
I am adapting this discussion for
people with type 2 diabetes. Long-acting insulin can help to
stabilize blood glucose levels throughout the day, with only one or
two shots.
Fast-acting insulin replaces the surge
of insulin that a healthy pancreas would release at mealtime. In
contrast, long-acting insulin mimics the low-level flow of insulin
normally released between meals and overnightBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-41010711582294827522017-05-18T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-18T00:02:04.779-05:00Testing Blood Glucose at Home – Part 3
I thought I had seen just about
everything that medical writers can mess up, but this article just
proves how wrong I was. These two women that wrote and checked the
article obviously do not know diabetes equipment and I have some
serious doubts about even diabetes.
They don't understand that many doctors
do not recommend blood glucose testing and will not make any attempts
to help them Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-83417757821618852252017-05-17T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-17T00:02:15.584-05:00Testing Blood Glucose at Home – Part 2
Diabetes cannot be diagnosed solely by
home testing. People with unusual readings will need further testing
by a doctor.
Tests might include fasting tests,
plasma glucose test, tests following consumption of a glucose
solution (or oral glucose tolerance test - OGTT), HbA1c tests, or a
combination of these.
When deciding on a blood glucose meter
to purchase, a few factors should be Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-8207369129755947932017-05-16T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-16T00:02:15.914-05:00Testing Blood Glucose at Home – Part 1
Home blood glucose testing is a safe
and affordable way to detect diabetes before it becomes a health
issue. Yes, this is very true and an excellent way to meet
prediabetes head on before it becomes full-blown diabetes. Yet, many
people refuse to even consider doing this. Diabetes, especially in
the early stages, does not always cause symptoms. It still is wise
to diagnose it early when Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-47851802464380382442017-05-15T00:02:00.000-05:002017-05-15T00:02:10.348-05:00Soy Protein – Good or Bad for Humans - P2
So, you got the memo that soy is very
bad for the hormonal system. If you think that is the extent of the
damage the lowly soybean can wreak on your health, you may be
surprised to learn that soybeans are also notoriously hard to
digest with GMO soybeans – widely used in processed foods – the
absolute worst.
The culprit is the protease inhibitors
found in all soybeans whether organic orBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0