According to a new CDC study, as many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050. This is an increase from 1 in 10 U.S. adults now. This is indicative of the growth that is happening due to our current trends. Let me give three ideas on how to limit your progression to diabetes (make sure you are part of the 2 in 3 that don't have diabetes).
1. Exercise Regularly -- Exercise has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to improve diabetes and also to eliminate your diabetic risk.
2. Lose Weight -- Better weight control will reduce the likelyhood of sugar spikes and insulin resistance that often present prior to a diabetic diagnosis.
3. Eat Good Diet -- A well balanced, nutrient rich diet can reduce the abnormal sugar spikes. In fact, it is recommended that each individual eat 4-5 small meals every day consisting of less refined sugars (donuts, cakes, ice cream, candy, soda pop, etc.)
These three points rock the current trend and should help you reduce your chance of diabetes.
Dr Brandt R Gibson
Mountain West Foot & Ankle Institute
36 North 1100 East, Suite B
American Fork, UT 84003
801-756-0765
http://www.UtahFootDoc.com
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Vitamin C May Reduce Damage From Diabetes
In a new study on Vitamin C, it was found that oxidative stress can be alleviated by antioxidant activity of vitamin C. In fact, it helped significantly. Although the amounts were administered through the blood stream (not by oral over-the-counter treatment), it is promising for the options at treating the complications and injuries commonly encountered in diabetes.
My findings have been similar. As antioxidants are added to the diet, including vitamins and minerals by supplement or by diet high in fruits and vegetables, diabetic complications can improve. These are promising findings and more is coming.
Dr Brandt R Gibson
Mountain West Foot & Ankle Institute
36 North 1100 East, Suite B
American Fork, UT 84003
801-756-0765
http://www.UtahFootDoc.com
My findings have been similar. As antioxidants are added to the diet, including vitamins and minerals by supplement or by diet high in fruits and vegetables, diabetic complications can improve. These are promising findings and more is coming.
Dr Brandt R Gibson
Mountain West Foot & Ankle Institute
36 North 1100 East, Suite B
American Fork, UT 84003
801-756-0765
http://www.UtahFootDoc.com
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Can Nutrition Help Diabetic Complications
Many individuals that I meet with diabetes are looking for ways to not just treat, but possibly improve their risks of complications, I have compiled a list of several key factors to limit diabetic complications:
1. Avoid Excess Alcohol - Alcohol can rapidly increase the progression of nerve damage and associated neuropathy if consumed in excess. Therefore, limiting alcohol consumption will decrease the risk of this nerve damage.
2. Diets Rich In B Vitamins - Foods rich in vitamin B12 (Fish, meat, poultry, eggs), vitamin B6 (meats, whol grains, vegetables, and nuts), vitamin B1(cereal grains, oatmeal, flax seed, brown rice, spinach, asparagus, oranges) and Folic acid (leafy vegetables, dried or fresh beans) can improve the functioning of tissues, especially nerves.
3. Well Balanced Diets - As you eat a well balanced diet (including many of the foods above), you will also consume the essential amino acids necessary to allow repair and proper functioning of nerves and blood vessels. This reduces the risk of complications.
4. No Smoking - Smoking, although not necessarily a nutrition item, can lead to decreased circulation to the feet and hands due to the constrictive effect of nicotine. Smoking therefore increases the risk of diabetic complications.
5. Proper Fluid Intake - A key aspect of any nutrition program should be water rich. Consumption of sufficient water (other fluids are not as beneficial) can improve the functioning of the kidneys, improve blood flow and overall decrease diabetic complications.
If these key nutrition practices are added to regular exercise, diabetic complications will be limited and the diabetes may even be improved. Let's work on improving your diabetes and limiting the complications...for additional information visit our Diabetes Page.
Dr Brandt R Gibson
Mountain West Foot & Ankle Institute
36 North 1100 East, Suite B
American Fork, UT 84003
801-756-0765
http://www.utahfootdoc.com/
1. Avoid Excess Alcohol - Alcohol can rapidly increase the progression of nerve damage and associated neuropathy if consumed in excess. Therefore, limiting alcohol consumption will decrease the risk of this nerve damage.
2. Diets Rich In B Vitamins - Foods rich in vitamin B12 (Fish, meat, poultry, eggs), vitamin B6 (meats, whol grains, vegetables, and nuts), vitamin B1(cereal grains, oatmeal, flax seed, brown rice, spinach, asparagus, oranges) and Folic acid (leafy vegetables, dried or fresh beans) can improve the functioning of tissues, especially nerves.
3. Well Balanced Diets - As you eat a well balanced diet (including many of the foods above), you will also consume the essential amino acids necessary to allow repair and proper functioning of nerves and blood vessels. This reduces the risk of complications.
4. No Smoking - Smoking, although not necessarily a nutrition item, can lead to decreased circulation to the feet and hands due to the constrictive effect of nicotine. Smoking therefore increases the risk of diabetic complications.
5. Proper Fluid Intake - A key aspect of any nutrition program should be water rich. Consumption of sufficient water (other fluids are not as beneficial) can improve the functioning of the kidneys, improve blood flow and overall decrease diabetic complications.
If these key nutrition practices are added to regular exercise, diabetic complications will be limited and the diabetes may even be improved. Let's work on improving your diabetes and limiting the complications...for additional information visit our Diabetes Page.
Dr Brandt R Gibson
Mountain West Foot & Ankle Institute
36 North 1100 East, Suite B
American Fork, UT 84003
801-756-0765
http://www.utahfootdoc.com/
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