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La diabetes es una enfermedad en la que el cuerpo no es capaz de utilizar los alimentos adecuadamente. Normalmente, la mayor parte de los alimentos que uno consume se transforma en glucosa (azúcar), que es la principal fuente de energía del cuerpo. Para que el cuerpo use esta energía, la glucosa debe ingresar a las células. La insulina, una hormona producida en el páncreas, es "clave" para ayudar a que la glucosa entre en las células. Si una persona tiene diabetes, su cuerpo no produce insulina o no funciona bien, esto hace que la glucosa se acumule en la sangre, lo que puede provocar problemas de salud graves. Tener niveles altos de glucosa en la sangre a lo largo del tiempo causa la mayoría de las complicaciones de salud de la diabetes. --FCS8706, Living with Diabetes
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Diabetes Meal Planning: Managing Your Carbohydrate Intake
Nancy J. Gal yWendy Dahl
Maintaining a consistent carbohydrate intake throughout the day is an effective meal-planning method to help maintain your target blood glucose levels. Foods that contain carbohydrates have the greatest effect on blood glucose levels compared to foods that contain primarily protein or fat.
Reducing Your Risk for Diabetes: A Resource Guide
Linda B. Bobroff, Linda B. Bobroff, Marcia Brown, yLaToya J. O'Neal
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems
Carbohydrate Counting: Meals for Diabetes
Cassie Rowe, Jamila R. Lepore, and Wendy J. Dahl
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.
Reducing Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: The Power of Food
Elena Torna, Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Aycart, Danielle Nelson, Madison Woodard, yJeanette Andrade
According to the CDC, 11.6% of the US population was estimated to have diabetes, primarily type 2, and 8.5 million adults are unaware that they have this disease. On average, people diagnosed with diabetes have higher medical costs compared to people who are not diagnosed with diabetes. This publication describes the modifiable risk factors for diabetes, primarily type 2, and tips to reduce your risk for diabetes.
Meal Planning for Adults with Diabetes
Nancy J. Gal and Wendy J. Dahl
A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems
Healthy Living: Diabetes Warning Signs
Kimiko Griffin, Linda B. Bobroff, Marcia Brown, and LaToya J. O’Neal
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Health and Wellness
Women and Diabetes
Marcia Brown, Linda Bobroff, and LaToya J. O’Neal
This document is about the importance of diabetes awareness and care among women. It highlights that women, often primary caregivers, may neglect their own health, leading to undiagnosed diabetes and severe complications. The document emphasizes that diabetes affects women differently than men, with higher risks of heart disease, blindness, and depression. It also notes that women from certain racial and ethnic groups are more at risk. The Take Time to Care campaign by the FDA aims to educate women on diabetes risk factors and encourage testing. Additionally, it provides resources from the CDC, American Diabetes Association, and other organizations for further information and support. Original publication date February 2008.
Symptoms and Self-Treatment of Low Blood Glucose
Linda B. Bobroff, Linda B. Bobroff, Marcia Brown, yLaToya J. O'Neal
Low blood glucose, also called hypoglycemia, can be life-threatening for people with diabetes. It can be caused by eating too little food, taking too much insulin or other diabetes medication, or being extra active. If left untreated, low blood glucose can progress to diabetic coma. Everyone with diabetes needs to know the symptoms of low blood glucose so they can take action right away. This 2-page fact sheet discusses preparation, symptoms, and treatment.
Healthy Living: Diabetes Care During Sick Days
Jennifer Hillan, Emily Minton, Linda B. Bobroff, and LaToya J. O’Neal
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Health and Wellness