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July 24th, 2010 | 
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The amount of calcium the body absorbs might depend, in part, of the amount of fiber that is consumed.
The researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center reported that patients with diabetes (type 2) excrete less calcium through your urine when they consume 50 grams of fiber a day, on the contrary when they consume only 24 grams, at a lower excretion of calcium, the greater the absorption of the same on the part of the agency.
“We already know that fiber helps improve the control of the glucose and cholesterol, in addition to improve the intestinal regularly, but our new findings suggest that the dietary fiber reduces the agency’s ability to absorb calcium,” said Dr. Abhimanyu Garg, professor of internal medicine and a researcher at the Center for Human Nutrition in the UT Southwestern. Read the rest of this entry »
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The diabetes is a disorder of the metabolism that prevents regulates the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. We all need energy that gives us the glucose in the blood to carry out the typical activities of daily life such as walking, cycling, running the bus and sports.
From our food, the liver is responsible for producing the blood glucose, which is governed by several hormones, including the insulin. This hormone is produced by the pancreas and is very important in the agency, works as a fuel that allowed carrying the blood glucose to the liver, muscles, and the cells.
What is what happens to the diabetic? Those who suffer from diabetes type 1, does not produce enough insulin and those who suffer from diabetes type 2, this hormone does not work properly. If you have this disease, insurance you know what the causes of diabetes and know what happens to your body. Read the rest of this entry »
In the first place would be good to remember that diabetes is a disorder of the metabolism, i.e. the process by which the foods they eat are converted into energy.
The insulin has a fundamental role in the process, because during digestion decompose food with the objective of creating glucose, one of the sources of energy in the body.
The glucose passes to the blood, where the insulin makes it possible to enter the cells. When people have diabetes happens that: or the pancreas does not produce insulin, or produces very little, what is known by the name of Type 1 Diabetes. AND type 2 diabetes that occurs when cells do not respond to the insulin production.
In the case of the type 1 diabetes is very difficult prevent It, however, in the case of the type 2 diabetes can take some measures to reduce the impact of the disease. Read the rest of this entry »
Being diabetic does not mean eating boring or tasteless dishes. By contrast, there are hundreds of recipes suitable with which you can enjoy a delicious wedding dinner, eating well and taking care of health. Following some basic guidelines regarding their care and preparing recipes for diabetics people can enjoy their life
The fact of having diabetes does not mean that you can not enjoy a good dinner.
Here, some basic tips to consider and some Christmas recipes for that special night.
Consider the following:
• Limit consumption of alcohol beverages to one drink when the toast and refrain from drinking. During dinner drinks are best light. Read the rest of this entry »