Blisstree » give_it_a_try http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:06:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Biofeedback Helps Control Diabetics Blood Sugars http://www.blisstree.com/articles/biofeedback-helps-control-diabetics-blood-sugars-78/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/biofeedback-helps-control-diabetics-blood-sugars-78/#comments Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:23:23 +0000 Kendra James, RN http://www.diabetesnotes.com/biofeedback-helps-control-diabetics-blood-sugars/ Post from: Blisstree

Biofeedback Helps Control Diabetics Blood Sugars

]]> biofeedback.jpgHave you heard of biofeedback? Biofeedback is a technique in which patients improve their health by using signals from their own bodies, ie. heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and sweating, Now have you heard of using biofeedback to help treat your diabetes? I am referring to mainly type 2 diabetics.

There is research that shows after just 10 sessions of biofeedback and relaxation therapy, diabetics blood sugars and A1c were lowered and stayed that way for up to 3 months. And a bonus… depression and anxiety among these patients also decreased. Here would be my hunch why this type of treatment could be effective…

The Stress Effect Biofeedback may decrease cortisol, a stress hormone linked to insulin resistance.

Some of you may remember me writing about this previously. Yes, stress does play a role in releasing hormones like cortisol which ultimately has a negative effect on a diabetics blood sugars. You can even learn to do biofeedback on your own. Why not give it a try, it is free, non invasive and involves no pain. I’m sold! I will let you know how it goes.

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Biofeedback Helps Control Diabetics Blood Sugars

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/biofeedback-helps-control-diabetics-blood-sugars-78/feed/ 1 5 Small Meals A Day Has Helped Lower My Blood Sugars http://www.blisstree.com/articles/5-small-meals-a-day-has-helped-lower-my-blood-sugars-78/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/5-small-meals-a-day-has-helped-lower-my-blood-sugars-78/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:09:35 +0000 Kendra James, RN http://www.diabetesnotes.com/5-small-meals-a-day-has-helped-lower-my-blood-sugars/ Post from: Blisstree

5 Small Meals A Day Has Helped Lower My Blood Sugars

]]> momwasright.jpgAs many of you have noticed, I try to keep up on the latest in diet advice among diabetics and clinicians and make an effort to do my fair share when it comes to my own eating. And as many of you have read, my sugars have been quite wonky over the last few months. Um huh, less than stellar!

So, I have kicked it into high gear lately and tried many different things to help get a grip on my blood sugars. My conclusion… 5 small meals a day works best for me!!

I hate to say it but Mom was right. Yeah Barb, you can laugh as you are reading away, you have been saying this for 2 years now and I have refused to give it a try, but it has done me good! I have also introduced some whole grains back into my diet. Not bunches of them, but here and there.

My result has been great. My sugars have not been above 200 in a few weeks, and for the most part, they are in the low 100’s. Mom was right!

Have any of y’all out there had more success eating this way? Has it made a difference for you? Any tips for me? Keep em’ coming, Mom!

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5 Small Meals A Day Has Helped Lower My Blood Sugars

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