Diet and exercise are the key elements in managing diabetes successfully in the long term. It is important to understand the key elements of a successful strategy. Some of these are: 1. SET REASONABLE GOALS: To keep yourself motivated and avoid frustration, set reasonable goals. Studies show that people who lose weight gradually and steadily have […]
Low Iodine Diet Food Group Allowed Not Allowed DAIRY None Ice cream, cheese, milk, yogurt, sour cream EGGS None All egg containing products SEAFOOD None Specially shellfish, kelp, sardines, canned tuna SALT Non-iodized salt Iodized salt, Sea salt MEATS Fresh chicken, turkey or beef Canned, dried, salted, cured meats (sausage, ham, chipped beef,liver, beef stew, bacon,
High Blood Pressure What is high blood pressure & why is it dangerous? High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is a condition in which blood pressure remains elevated (generally greater than 140/90). Hypertension increases the work your heart is to perform which can lead to heart damage over time called congestive heart failure. In addition,
High Blood Triglyceride Levels Triglycerides (TG) are a type of blood fat. They are called triglycerides because their backbone is a form of glucose called glycerol and 3 fatty acids are attached to this backbone. They may be saturated, unsaturated on both. Fatty acids are the building blocks of fat. Fig 1: Triglyceride structure: We
Dietary Guidelines: The first and the most important step in the management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is to refer the patient for medical nutritional counseling and diabetes self-management coaching through a certified diabetes educator (CDE). Patient education should address the following topics: Because of an increase in blood volume during pregnancy, normal BG and
Tips for Weight Loss and Maintenance This information is for general knowledge & is not a substitute for medical advice from your doctor.
Lifestyle Changes, Obesity & Diabetes FIBER: Food items with high fibre such as beans, whole grains, fruit with peel and green leafy vegetables (broccoli, carrots and leafy greens are recommended. Look for food with 2.5 or more grams of fibre per serving (fruits, vegetables, and whole grains). Fibre slows down absorption and helps stabilize blood
An important part of radioiodine treatment – allows radioiodine to enter thyroid cells (normal or cancerous that were not visible to the surgeon or could not be removed) Generally started 2 weeks before the radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer patients. Usually needs to be continued until the whole-body-scan is completed (7 days after the
