Heart diseases

People who have diabetes that goes undetected and untreated face an increased risk for heart disease because atherosclerosis may occur at earlier-than-expected ages and more sever in diabetics. People who have diabetes-related atherosclerosis in their coronary arteries sometimes suffer what is called "silent ischemia" or silent heart attack. Silent, in this case, means without typical pain because neuropathy, or nerve damage, is a result of uncontrolled diabetes.

These people will not feel many sensations of touch, vibration, heat, cold or pain, and this may also include the expected pain of a heart attack. The resulting vague -- instead of acute -- symptoms may be ignored, or passed off as indigestion or stomach upset. When there is damage to the autonomic nervous system, signals that should be sent to the brain to regulate heart rate and blood pressure are blocked.

Early diagnosis and learning how to monitor and control the disease are key to avoiding complications down the road. Some experts suggest that the course of this disease can be changed when patients:

adopt a good attitude
are committed to doing what is necessary to learn about their condition and its treatment, and
make a conscious decision to control the disease instead of allowing the disease to control them.

Diabetics respond to almost the same health regimen that helps heart patients recover. A closely monitored and controlled diet that involves reducing the intake of sugar and fats, and increasing the amounts of complex carbohydrates and fiber; weight control and smoking cessation; and a regularly performed aerobic exercise routine can be critical to both groups.

If you are over 40 and notice any vague symptoms -- fatigue, constant thirst, excessive urination, transient blurred vision, or even that minor skin injuries take a long time to heal -- make an appointment with you physician. If there are other diabetics in your immediate family or if you are more than 20 percent over your ideal body weight, schedule a physical examination as soon as possible.

Back to previous page (Diabetes Type-2)

Forward to next health complication - high cholesterol

The above information is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace competent health care advice received from a knowledgeable healthcare professional. You are urged to seek healthcare advice for the treatment of any illness or disease.
Health Canada and the FDA (USA) have not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

LB17 live probiotics
Rice Bran Oil (RBO) blend of botanical oils
Concentrated Natural Flax Hulls

Clinical Trials and Studies - see below:

Good Cholesterol (HDL) can clear plaque - RBO

Rice Bran Oil reduce cholesterol levels by up to 40% - RBO

FDA authorizes new coronary heart disease health claim for plant sterol and plant stanol esters - RBO

High Fibre is essential for diabetes and heart disease - Flax Hulls

High Five for Fibre - healthy eating - Flax Hulls

View
LB17 Testimonials
from users

View
Rice Bran Oil Testimonials
from users

View
Flax Hull Testimonials
from users

Diabetes pack of above products at special prices to be available soon