OFF TOPIC - Today is World Diabetes Day - Greetings and Best wishes to all

November 14, 2006

Dear Friends,

Sai Ram. Today November 14 is World Diabetes Day. I send my greetings

to all those who have this health challenge.

Diabetes is basically of two types, type 1 and type 2. The Type 1

diabetes is because of problem with pancreas which causes insulin

production to stop or reduce drastically. These patients need insulin

through out their life. With the right management, they can lead

a 'normal' life.

Type 2 diabetes is more a life-style problem, in the sense that

stress, sedentary life style and wrong food (too much sugar, too

refined food without adequate fiber) are the main factors in causing

this where the insulin secreted by pancreas is not effective in

controlling blood sugar levels.

Type 2 diabetes is thus amenable to better non-medical management by

changing one's thinking, food and exercise habits. De-stressing

through Yoga, Reiki and other holistic, non-medical methods is

important. Bhakti is very important in stress management!

Diabetes, left untreated or poorly managed can result in damage to

blood vessels and nerves.

More natural foods (not too much refined), adequate fiber, use of

less sugar or sugar substitutes like Stevia (NOT ASPERTAME AND

SUCRALOSE etc.) and exercise will help keep the medicines away or

minimise medication and complications.

Pl. accept this challenge as an opportunity to introduce some basic

life style changes. Best wishes to all diabetics and their care

givers. Sai Ram.

Swamy

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