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Treatment for gestational diabetes mellitus (diabetes of pregnancy)

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may affect the health of both mother and baby, why should begin treatment immediately to avoid complications. Pregnant women should be seen by a medical team composed of medical obstetrician, endocrinologist, a nutritionist, educators and others.

The treatment will consist of a special meal plan, a program of physical activity, insulin treatment and education regarding the disease.

Diet therapy:

All women with GDM should receive the attention of a nutritionist. It will recommend an individualized meal plan for weight, height and activity level of women.

Should include enough calories to meet the demands of pregnancy. For obese women with a BMI (greater than 30%, the amount of calories should be reduced although not optimal gestation time for a very restricted diet. It has been shown that a reduction of 30 to 33% of calories demonstrated a reduction of hyperglycemia and plasma triglycerides.

Also the restriction of carbohydrates in a 35 to 40% has been shown to decrease maternal glucose levels and a great improvement in both the health of the mother and baby. Read the rest of this entry »

Vitamin supplements do not protect against lung cancer, and even in some cases, such as vitamin E, may increase the risk of developing

This is indicated by a study on a population of 77,000 regular users of vitamin supplements published in the March issue of American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, American Thoracic Society.

“Our study of vitamin supplements, vitamin C, vitamin E and folic acid showed no evidence of a reduction in the risk of lung cancer,” says the author of the paper, Christopher G. Slatore, University of Washington in Seattle (USA).

“Indeed, increasing intake of supplemental vitamin E (for food) was associated – statistically – with a slightly increased risk of lung cancer.”

Of the 77,126 individuals under study, chosen from the population with risk factors for four years, 521 developed lung cancer, which corresponds with the predictions of the group.

But among those who developed this cancer, and combined with contrasting relationships such as family history, age or smoking, there was a slight but significant association with intake of vitamin E. Read the rest of this entry »

This product is recommended for those who have health problems and are forced to move away from fats (heart disease, hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemia, obesity and others).

The characteristic of these products is their low or no fat, with characteristics identical to those of traditional foods.

There are several sources for these products:
As derivatives of carbohydrates are:

* Polydextrose
* Sta slim
* Avicel
* Paselli

As derived from proteins:
# Simplesse

As derived from fats: Read the rest of this entry »

Diabetes mellitus is the result of altered metabolism of carbohydrates, due to inadequate insulin production (absolute or relative), accompanied by alterations in lipid metabolism and occurs by genetic factors or family.
There are different types:

* Diabetes Primary: genetic, hereditary or essential
* Diabetes Secondary: due to pancreatic injury, endocrine and glucocorticosteroids.

Classification of Diabetes Mellitus

* Type I or Juvenile: characterized by being insulin dependent, has unstable blood glucose. The pancreas produces little or no insulin.
* Type II or adult: is insulin independent (acidosis do not take insulin). Glycemia are more stable. The pancreas produces insulin and only on glucose load shows an increase in insulinemia. Development is slow.
* Type III or secondary is due to pancreatic disease, endocrine or corticosteroid administration
* Diabetes Mellitus of the pregnant woman:

Factors that may precipitate the disease Read the rest of this entry »

Diet and cardiovascular disease.

Since the beginning of this century, the dietary habits of modern societies, have changed considerably. Some of these changes are directly related to increased cardiovascular disease.

Fat consumption has increased dramatically. Currently the consumption of fat is 42% of the calories normally consumed, that, compared to those consumed in 1910 represents an increase of 31% of the total intake.

Has reduced the consumption of starches, or complex carbohydrates found in cereals, bread, dried peas and beans and vegetables. Starch is only 21% of the calories found in food habits and consumption current is reduced by 93%.

Furthermore, sugar consumption has increased. Refined sugar, corn syrup and other sweeteners represent 18% of total calories, which shows an increase of 50% compared to 1910. Read the rest of this entry »

The main purposes of feeding can be various, but generally they can be summarized according to four main objectives:

Energy intake, the plastic, the controller and the contribution of reserves.

Energy intake: This is the principal for any human being and for any activity carried out. The contributions of carbohydrates, proteins and fats (substrates) must be given in quantity, quality and proper proportion. Through this, what you get is the proper functioning of the metabolic system.

Plastic contribution: To fulfill this purpose should be considered adequate incorporation of protein and certain minerals. Proteins are a basic part of the structure of every living cell, and exercise the critical role of tissue building.

Within the minerals to be taken into account, we should mention the calcium, who as a plastic element plays a fundamental role in muscle contraction and transmission of nerve impulses. Finally, the fats are also involved in plastic function to the nervous system. Read the rest of this entry »

A person who leads a normal or full power, never with lack or excess of vitamins. The daily requirement of vitamins the body needs has been scientifically established after years of research.

The quantities required are different depending on sex and age of the person, and in the case of women also changes during pregnancy and lactation.

Their values are expressed in different units, usually micrograms (mcg) or milligrams (mg) as the vitamin of the talk, but can also be found listed in international units (IU).

Daily requirement: Men and Women

Vitamin A 900 mcg 700 mcg
Vitamin D 5 g
Vitamin E 15 mg Read the rest of this entry »

The summer holidays need not be reason to abandon our activities throughout the year, to earn extra kilos, although one is stretched and relaxed, you need to adjust our favorite sports or we keep moving .

Therefore we recommend for those who choose an attractive holiday destination to travel around places, and walk at least 30 minutes every day, as this will help to maintain tone in the legs, maintaining or improving aerobic capacity, and care for the weight, plus the walks are of little use to combat stress and depression.

You can also take advantage of the beaches or pools that are offered in hotels for swimming, as well as walking you must do at least 30 minutes, then you will not neglect any of his muscles, and upon returning from vacation, will not meet the reluctance of having to resume their daily physical activities.

The beach is a nice place to run or jog, as well as being outdoors and oxygenate your lungs, is also a great way to keep the activity that has made throughout the year in a gym, jogging and running remember to keep healthy the heart.

Another option is the bicycle, why not load the bike and take it to go as a family, all those places we choose to vacation.

All of these pre-planned activities can be an excellent choice when it comes to stay active and not taking a vacation quite sedentary.

Sometimes, due to a wound by an accidental bite or scratch, are formed in the skin of the face plates around annoying and painful. They are due to poor oral hygiene. To avoid this, keep in mind the following tips.

• Do not eat the nails, because in this part of the body are too many bugs and infections.

• Do not share food items (spoons, forks, knives, etc.). Salivation because each person is different and the exchange can affect an injury occurs in the mouth.

• Change your toothbrush every three months.

• Do not take things in their mouths, so avoid unexpected injury or wound infections present.

• When you brush, do not forget to gently clean the gums and tongue. Keep in mind that to achieve good hygiene, the approximate oral brushing is three minutes.

• When you finish using it, wash well the toothbrush so there are no food residue from the bristles.

Knowing that food can be divided according to their content of substrates, shows that we can classify them according to the function that contribute to the body. Functions or objectives of food is the energy intake, plastic controller and backup. Therefore, the food division of function can be shown as follows:

Energy: Carbohydrates and Fats
Protein Plastics
Regulators: Minerals and Vitamins

Physically to perform any processing or energy-consuming movement therefore requires energy and a reserve. To the person is indispensable training and muscle structure, so that’s the plastic. And as the body must be ordered and regulated displayed metabolic regulators and organic.

While we assumed that the proteins provide energy to qualify as organic, the energy supplied is minimal therefore not identified as the main source of energy.

Likewise, the three substrates can expose them, much synthesized by and involved in the metabolic process:

Carbohydrates Carbon Dioxide Water Heat Energy
Fats Energy Carbon Dioxide Water Heat
Heat Energy Protein Nitrogen Carbon Dioxide Products

If seeking more detail on this table, see the Millennium Food.