Diabetic Diet - Half A Million American Diabetics Risk Critical Illness In A Bid To Be Thin

A frightening eating disorder is sweeping the diabetic population according to recent medical reports. Coined Diabulimia, this is a psychological condition affecting an estimated one third of diabetic women, including nearly half a million women in the US. These women, who need to take insulin regularly to survive, are skipping insulin injections in an attempt to lose weight.

Determining the exact number of women affected is tricky as most diabulimics are unlikely to admit to skipping insulin injections whilst they are actually in the habit of doing so, but it is clear that this is a growing phenomenon.

Many people believe word is spreading via internet message boards and chat rooms, where existing diabulimics are encouraging more and more women to lose weight by not taking their required insulin doses. Although the practise of losing weight by skipping insulin injections in not a new one, it seems to have grown out of control with the advent of the internet.

- So how does missing insulin shots result in weight loss?

Skipping insulin injections can cause diabetics to lose weight rapidly in a number of ways:

a. They are not getting any calories from the food they are consuming as there is no insulin to break down sugars and transport them to the bodys cells.
b. Very high blood sugar levels can cause muscle breakdown resulting in weight loss.
c. Excessive urinating caused by high blood sugar could result in dehydration which also leads to weight loss.

- The risks for diabulimics are extremely high

For a diabetic who is dependant on insulin shots, missing their medication can be extremely dangerous. The risks range from kidney and heart disease, to nerve damage resulting in blindness or amputations. Missing vital insulin injections can ultimately increase the risk of a coma and even death.

Matt Hunt, Science Information Manager from the research charity diabetes UK made the following statement:

This eating disorder is extremely dangerous. Blood glucose that is too high for too long can cause serious complications, with diabetes being the leading cause of blindness amongst the working population in this country. Cardiovascular disease can also result from long periods of insulin abuse as well as kidney disease and nerve damage.

- Do you think someone you know may be diabulimic?

If someone you know is skipping insulin injections in order to lose weight you may notice the following symptoms.

1. They have low energy levels and excess fatigue
2. They are going to the toilet more frequently than usual
3. They are eating more than usual but still losing weight

Always encourage someone that you know is skipping insulin injections to get professional help. This is a psychological disorder, and although it may seem illogical to you to risk serious health issues just to be slim, it may not seem that way to the diabulimic.

- Balancing the fear of being fat against the fear of critical illness

Those suffering from Diabulimia are often aware of the potential damage they could do by skipping their insulin, but their worries about this are far outweighed by their fear of being fat. The weight loss that results from missing insulin shots is almost immediate and visible, the damage being done to the body is less obvious, occurs more gradually, and is easier to ignore.

Many people suffering from this disorder start small, perhaps missing just a couple of injections to fit into a particular dress for a big night out. Before they know it they may be missing most of their shots, taking just enough stay alive. They reason that they will begin to take their medication again once they are thin enough, but somehow, no matter how much weight they lose, they never believe they are thin enough.

Although gradual weight loss can be very positive for overweight diabetics, enabling them to control their blood sugar more effectively, missing insulin shots is never a good way to lose weight. Although diabulimia is not currently an officially recognized medical condition, it is as serious an eating disorder as anorexia or bulimia and it affects a frighteningly large number of diabetic women.

Lisa Janse is a professional writer specializing in health topics. learn more about living with diabetes by reading more practical and interesting facts about Diabetes Diets and Diabetes Type 2 at http://www.sugardiabetes.net

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Yoga for Beginners, A Good Place to Start!

If you've been dealing with some health challenges, or have not been exercising or stretching much recently, you can still begin your yoga practice in an easy, enjoyable way!

yoga does not have to be difficult for it to effectively manage and relieve pain! Find out why today is a good day to start your yoga practice!

The easier "schools" of yoga include: Kripalu yoga, Hatha yoga, Gentle yoga, Sivananda yoga, Integral yoga and Iyengar yoga. Please note that Iyengar yoga can be gentle or rigorous depending on your teacher!

Here is a brief list of yoga Classes to avoid if you're seeking a gentle way to learn Yoga. The classes that are physically rigorous, and thus not ideal for beginners (unless you're a real athlete already) are:
Power yoga, ashtanga Yoga, Yoga with Weights, and Bikram Yoga aka Hot yoga.

The good news is that you can reap the benefits of yoga, whether you take a gentle class or a rigorous class. These benefits include: stretching and strengthening both body & mind, finding your balance in more ways than one, and taking time to breathe deeply, relax, and enjoy life in the present moment.

So, how can you start your yoga practice? Simply call the yoga centers and health Clubs nearest your home and ask them about the kinds of yoga classes they offer. Ask them if they offer a Yoga Class for Beginners. Most yoga centers make a point of doing this!

Then you can follow-up by trying different Yoga teachers and yoga Classes in your neighborhood and finding at least 2 per week that fit your schedule.

Finally, you can purchase a yoga dvd, either online or at your local health food store. Please be sure that it includes gentle, easy poses that are good for beginners! This can help you jump start your daily practice at home.

For more information about upcoming easy yoga DVDs, you are welcome to contact hannahyoga@yahoo.com so that you can be informed when the new DVDs are ready!

Now, just a bit of "Yoga Lingo" for you as you start your own personal yoga journey: the word "Namaste!" is often said at the beginning and end of yoga classes. It means, "I salute the light within you!"

May you be peaceful and well! Namaste!

Hannah Caratti provides tools, instruction, and information about methods of relieving pain and stress through techniques related to the ancient science of Yoga.

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Hypnosis Can Help You Lose Weight

hypnosis can help you lose weight, and more importantly hypnosis can help you keep that weight off permanently.

In this article I'm going to tell you exactly how this is possible, and how you can start to get the benefits of using hypnosis to obtain and maintain the body that you were really meant to have.

Have you ever heard that old saying, "Mind over matter"? hypnosis can be used to work with your mind to influence your body in many ways. Weight loss is just one of the ways that hypnosis can be useful.

hypnosis is a method that has been officially recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958.

hypnosis is a way of altering the programming within the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is in charge of sending signals or messages that control the physical body.

By changing the messages that the subconscious mind sends to the body, the body will respond by dropping excess weight, when instructed to do so, while in hypnosis.

This is a great benefit, and the effect translates into a whole new experience and reaction to food intake and physical movement and exercise.

After using hypnosis for weight loss it has been reported that cravings have subsided or disappeared altogether, and that there was an increased desire to eat healthy foods like fresh fruit and vegetables, while also experiencing an aversion to unhealthy foods like highly processed products, sweets and junk food.

Others also reported noticing an increased level of physical energy, along with a desire to exercise and move the body more.

Overall, many reported a whole new outlook on life.

Gaining control over one's body through proper eating and exercising brings many benefits beyond just weight loss. There is a sense of accomplishment and of regaining control over your life.

You can begin to use the benefits of hypnosis to empower and change your life by using affordable and convenient hypnosis sessions available for instant download at www.Hypnosis-Results.com

Put your life on automatic pilot for success. Begin today to transform your body naturally by using the power of your mind.

Copyright 2007 Sherry Sims

With a strong background in Alternative Healing methods since 1987, Sherry brings all of those tools to the table and integrates them into her powerful hypnosis therapy work.

Her background includes hypnosis and hypnotherapy, EFT ( Emotional freedom Technique ), Reiki, Pranic Healing, Intuitive Coaching and Counseling, Aura Interpretation and Balancing, and Guided Imagery work.

She has worked with thousands of people to bring balance and healing to their lives through one-on-one sessions, group presentations, workshops, distance healing and telephone consultations. She has written numerous articles and has appeared on television and radio, as well as participating in countless Health Expos and Self-Help Events.

Her uplifting and empowering presentation style is light-hearted and joyful, and makes transforming your life easy and fun.

For more from Sherry Sims visit http://Hypnosis-Results.com

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