Long-term Access For People With Type 1 Diabetes

Long-term Access for People with Type 1 Diabetes

Long-term Access for People with Type 1 Diabetes
People in the USA, and throughout the rest of the world, are increasingly unable to afford the astronomical costs associated with their Type 1 diabetes. Our charity, T1International, did a survey in 2016 which showed that people in the USA are paying, on average, $571.69 per month on diabetes costs. It also showed that someone in Brazil or India might have to spend as much as 80% of their income each month to afford the costs of their diabetes.
The reasons behind this unaffordability are complex, and solutions can feel overwhelming. Not to mention, there are things that might look like solutions on the surface, which can sometimes actually be more detrimental.
For example, some of the big and powerful insulin manufacturers are supporting people with Type 1 diabetes around the globe by providing donations of insulin to communities in need. While these donations can save lives, they can also hold clinics and patients hostage. The beneficiaries of these donated essentials become completely reliant on the insulin companies to continue their generosity.
T1International has worked with several groups who explained that patients found themselves in intensely dangerous situations because a company decided that they could no longer afford to support the communities they had been helping. On other occasions, the quantity of vials of insulin donated or test strips provided was significantly reduced , even though more people were being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the area. Essentially, the insulin producer pulled the lifeline Continue reading

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Fighting diabetes with new rice strains to help China stem growing scourge

Fighting diabetes with new rice strains to help China stem growing scourge
Samples of rice developed by Li Jianyue, professor of life and environment sciences at Shanghai Normal University, sit in bags in an arranged photograph in Shanghai, China, on May 10, 2017.PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) - With a stack of small, brown envelopes in hand, Li Jianyue trudges through a rice field in southern China to gather grain specimens she hopes might one day fight diabetes.
The obesity-linked disease is on a tear in China, and rice - the country's favourite staple - is showing up in studies as an important contributor.
The black kernels that Li pinches off mature stalks with her fingers and drops into paper sachets have been bred to avoid causing the high spikes in blood sugar when eaten, which can eventually lead to type-2 diabetes.
China tops the world in the number of adults living with diabetes: 109.6 million as of 2015. Another 40 million could join the ranks by 2040 unless preventative steps are taken.
Refined white rice is seen as an obvious target because the majority of the nation's 1.4 billion people consume it at least once a day, and eating it has a similar effect on blood-sugar levels as gorging on white bread.
"The number of people with diabetes is surging," said Li, a professor of life and environment sciences at Shanghai Normal University, treading between muddy rows of rice in green rubber boots.
Still, healthier rice alone won't tackle the problem - it has to taste good too, she said. "So, we're also trying to improve the texture."
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Eggs should be prescribed for diabetes and memory loss | Daily Mail Online

Eggs contain nutrients not found in many other foods, including vitamin D
A single medium egg contains around 66 calories and some 6.4g of protein
Middle-aged men that regularly consume eggs have a 12% lower risk of strokes
Eggs contain lots of the amino acid leucine, which promotesmuscle growth
They also support brain function in older people, reducing dementia symptoms
Eggs offer so many health benefits they should be prescribed for conditions ranging from diabetes to the loss of muscle and memory, a new study claims.
Their mix of protein, vitamins and minerals is considered so powerful that eggs can be described as natures multivitamin.
The claims come from Scotland-based nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton in a research report offering advice to medical dietitians.
A research review highlights that as well as containing high-quality protein and fatty acids, there are a number of key nutrients, including vitamin D, B vitamins, selenium, iodine and choline, which are not present in many other foods.
The findings represent a remarkable comeback for eggs, which carried health warnings for decades based on the mistaken belief that their cholesterol content increased the risk of heart disease.
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JUST ONE EGG A DAY LOWERS YOUR STROKE RISK BY 12%
A study, led by US scientists, found that just one egg a day lowers your risk of su Continue reading

Hidden Salts and Diabetes

Salt (or sodium chloride) is essential for life but becomes a problem when too much is taken
Salt (or sodium chloride) is essential for life. Blood, sweat, tears and saliva all contain salt. Without salt, your body becomes chemically imbalanced, and your muscles and nervous system cannot work properly.

Salt becomes problematic only when you take too much of it. The average Singaporean adult consumes 9 grams of salt per day, which is more than the recommended daily intake of 5 grams (this is equivalent to one teaspoon of salt). If you have diabetes and high blood pressure, your doctor may recommend even less.
Salt is one of the main sources of sodium in your diet. Reducing the amount of sodium in your diet has been shown to lower your blood pressure. Lowering your blood pressure means you are less likely to develop heart disease, stroke, retinopathy and kidney disease, all of which are diabetes complications.

Here are Some Tips to Reduce Your Sodium Intake
Shopping
Buy fresh
Generally, fresh foods such as fruit, vegetables, wholegrain foods, beans, peas and legumes, unsalted nuts and seeds, and fresh meat have much lower sodium content than processed foods. For a healthier diet, try to buy fresh produce as often as possible.
Check food labels
Processed foods tend to contain more sodium than fresh foods because of the added salt during food processing and manufacturing.
These foods include:
cheese
canned vegetables and baked beans
salted and preserved food (ham, bacon, luncheon meat, sausage, salted fish, salted egg, ikan bilis)
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7 Good Habits to Give Up for Type 2 Diabetes

You know managing type 2 diabetes isn't just about taking medicine. So you've been trying to make better food and lifestyle choices. But figuring out what's healthy and what isn't can be confusing.
Take these habits. They may seem like they're good for you, but they could actually be sabotaging your efforts.
The supermarket is full of things that appear to be diabetes-friendly because they don't have added sugar. But many have sugar substitutes that contain carbs. That means they have the potential to send your blood sugar levels soaring.
Before you put something in your cart, check the nutrition facts to see how many grams of carbs are in each serving and how much sugar is added.
2. Swapping meals for meal replacement bars
Losing weight can help, and meal replacement bars may seem like an easy way to slim down.
Many meal replacement products are aimed at athletes. So they can be high in calories. Others contain ingredients like sugar alcohols (sorbitol and mannitol, for example), which can cause stomach trouble.
Occasionally, munching on a bar for breakfast when you're pressed for time is OK as long as you pay attention to the nutrition info. But it's smarter to stick with real meals.
3. Loading up on vitamins and supplements
A diet with lots of fruits and vegetables should give you all the nutrients you need. A multivitamin may help fill in the gaps, but it still can't match the real thing -- food.
Some people take supplements like cinnamon or chromium to try to keep their blood sugar levels stable. It's unclear whether these work. If you choose to try them -- Continue reading