Insulin controls the amount of glucose distributed to vital organs and also the muscles. ... Since strict monitoring of diabetes is needed for the control of the disease, little room is left for carelessness. ... In the first journal article that I used for this part of the research (Sutton 1981) had conducted an investigation on "drugs used in metabolic disorders". ... In well controlled exercise programs the benefits are many, as shown on table 3. ... Sutton, J.R, (1981), Drugs used in metabolic disorders, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol 13, pages 266-271. 2. ...

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Insulin controls the amount of glucose distributed to vital organs and also the muscles. ... In the first journal article that I used for this part of the research (Sutton 1981) had conducted an investigation on "drugs used in metabolic disorders". ... In well-controlled exercise programs the benefits are many, as shown on table 3. ... R, (1981), Drugs used in metabolic disorders, Medicine and Science in Sportsand Exercise, Vol 13, pages 266-271. 2. ... Kilo, C, (1987), Diabetes - The facts that let you regain control of your life, JohnWiley and Sons, Inc. 8. ...

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Also about 90 to 95% of people with type two diabetes are non insulin dependent they can control they"re diabetes by watching there weight, actively exercising and eating a balanced diet. ... According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention between 12,000 and 24,000 people become blind because of the disease. ... Eating right or meal plan known as dieting eating a healthy diet may help you control your diabetes and without healthy eating your medication won't work efficiently. ... Monitoring your blood sugars this is the single most important factory in managing type 2 diab...

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The typical anorexic tends to be controlling, a great overachiever, and a perfectionist, who strives to please other people. ... Bulimia is an eating disorder in which persistent over concern for body weight and shape leads to repeated episodes of binging, associated with induced vomiting, use of laxatives, fasting and or excessive exercise to control weight.... In some cases though, a bulimic will binge on shopping, shoplifting, alcohol, drugs, or sex with multiple partners. ... Most compulsive overeaters are aware that they do have a problem, but they are unable to control it a...

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Following are the most common factors that are linked to type 1 diabetes which include: genetics, antibodies, viruses, cow's milk, oxygen free radicals and chemical and drugs. ... There are consequences of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. ... It is said that drugs that help lower blood pressure can help the chance to developing kidney failure by 33%. ... If you are overweight, controlling your calories is particularly important. Losing weight will improve your blood glucose control and blood pressure and reduce your triglycerides. ...

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Weight loss drugs can also be prescribed to help those people who cannot carry out physical exercises (Wadden & Stunkard, 2004). It should however be noted that these drugs are not effective without a healthy diet and inclusion of physical activities in one's l...

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To control ingredients and limit additives, prepare meals from scratch when possible. ... Assists with weight control. ... Blood test results have more power to improve glucose control if you know how to use them right away. ... /tools/a1c.html> measures your average blood glucose control for the past 60 -90 days. ... And prevent drug interactions by asking your doctor or pharmacist how various combinations of medicines will affect your health.Oral Medication,In Type 2 diabetes, a medicine called an oral hypoglycemic agent may be used to lower blood glucose. ...

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She will eat a quart of ice cream or an entire pie and then, to control her weight, make herself vomit in secret. ... Many of these drugs, shakes, and pills are dangerous, and may cause long term, hazardous effects. ... Researchers and doctors are discovering more and more harmful effects that these drugs may have on the body. ... After reading about many of these programs, though, I noticed that even though all of them aren't one hundred percent effective, they do help the patients notice what they are doing to their bodies, and offer them psychiatric help to try and control their p...

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The cycle of eating vast quantities of food and then vomiting or using drugs to force that food out of the body is referred to as the "binge/purge cycle" (Sacker and Zimmer 4). ... My physical appearance was the only thing I could control in my life. Everything else in my life was out of control. ... The only thing I felt in control of was my weight. ...

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The difference however, is the method used to control the weight. ... While many think of cosmetic surgery as something that women resort to, last year men undertook 3/4 of a million cosmetic procedures, and some are even resorting to using illegal drugs like steroids (Cloud 45). ... Although acceptance of male eating disorders has come slowly, the need for more research and perhaps new and inventive treatments different from those used for women may be necessary in order to keep the situation from spiraling out of control. ... People who are slim are viewed by some as ha...

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With a suitable diet, anti-obesity drugs may be taken to reduce appetite or decrease fat absorption. Medicines such as birth control pills, antidepressants, and antipsychotics are just some examples. ...

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The FDA, the Federal Drug Administration, is well aware of this too and allows it! ... Another mind blowing statistic, "One third of all children born in the year 2000 are expected to develop diabetes during their lifetime" (Centers for Disease Control). ...

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Crime and drug trafficking are not the only problems in our society, according to the National Institutions of Health, "Obesity is the second cause of death in the United States, causing approximately 300,000 deaths every year, what basically means that 1 in 5 American deaths is associated with overweight". ...

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One thing they might try to do is to obtain new drugs, from a doctor, that enhance the body's response to insulin and to possibly eliminate the need for insulin injections in some teenagers. Another thing they might try to do is to go to a counselor to improve the teenager's self-image and help the teenager understand how important it is to keep the blood glucose under control. ...

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Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence improves strength and endurance, helps build healthy bones and muscles, helps control weight, and finally reduces anxiety and stress. ... But most importantly, young people learn how to stay healthy, and because they feel good about themselves, they are less likely to get involved with drugs or alcohol (Schwarzenegger). ...

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