Avandia, Other Drugs, Not Only Option For Treating Diabetes
ImTypeFree.com, a diabetes health education website, announces that the management of Type 2 Diabetes through nutrition and exercise may be the best treatment.
Richmond, VA (PRWEB) May 31, 2007 -- Heart attacks, broken bones and rapid weight gain, sounds like the consequences of neglecting your health; but a recent FDA study suggests that those side effects may be the result of treating Type 2 Diabetes (T-2) with Avandia® (rosiglitazone) a medication prescribed to T-2 diabetics for the past eight years.
According to many health professionals and advocates for diabetics, prescription drugs alone may not be the best treatment for diabetes.
"Treating diabetes with drugs such as Avandia® may have hidden health costs," said Ann-Marie Stephens, the co-founder of www.ImTypeFree.com, a diabetes health education website. "Anyone recently diagnosed with impaired glucose tolerance (pre-diabetes) or diabetes should consult with their physician about managing this disease with nutrition and exercise either in conjunction with prescription medication or without," she added.
Most health professionals agree that nutrition and exercise are crucial in managing T-2 Diabetes or in reducing the risk of developing the disease. Studies have found that diet and exercise have effectively helped to manage T-2 Diabetes especially when overweight and/or obese diabetics commit to weight loss. Reducing waistline fat by 5% to 10% will reduce your risk of developing T-2 Diabetes by 25%.
"Thirty minutes of moderate exercise can go a long way in our journey to winning the war against diabetes," said Stephens. "But nutrition is also an important piece of the equation when reclaiming our health. Avoiding processed sugar, excessive fatty foods and alcohol are the first tiny steps you can take."
Type Free, LLC agrees with nutritionists who suggest a meal plan filled with whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds is the foundation of a healthy diet that can effectively help battle diabetes.
ImTypeFree.com offers articles on proper nutrition and exercise regimens for diabetics. Visit the www.ImTypeFree.com forum and try the delicious diabetes recipes posted. Also sign up for the ImTypeFree newsletter, to receive health tips, diabetes news and timely information about winning the war against diabetes.
About ImTypeFree
www.ImTypeFree.com is a Diabetes information resource that addresses all aspects of life affected by Diabetes; diet, nutrition, fitness, medication, prevention and treatment.
ImTypeFree founders, Ann-Marie and Ed Stephens have had many close family members affected by Diabetes. They began development of the site in 2006 in response to their family members' remarks that obtaining easily accessible, yet comprehensive, information about the disease is difficult. Ann-Marie is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business and has worked as a Senior Executive at Circuit City Stores, Frito-Lay and Procter and Gamble. Ed has a background in scientific research and product development for companies such as Procter and Gamble, Avon Products, The Drackett Company, and Frito-Lay. The couple lives in Richmond, VA with their two sons.
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