Diabet, Nutritie si Boli Metabolice
Dr. Daniela Petrache
What is saccharin and why has it been so controversial? Saccharin is one of the oldest artificial sweeteners, discovered in 1879. It was widely used during the world wars and rationing periods as a cheap alternative to sugar. It is 300 to 400 times sweeter than sugar, contains no calories, and does not affect blood glucose levels. However, it became
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Autoimmune diabetes involves the destruction of pancreatic beta cells by the immune system. In classical diagnosis, five autoantibodies are routinely assessed: ICA, GAD, IA2, IAA, and ZnT8. However, in some cases, these markers are absent, leading to misclassification of patients as type 2 diabetics. In such scenarios, the detection and understanding of lesser-known autoantibodies become crucial. These rare antibodies can
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Autoantibodies against the zinc transporter specific to pancreatic islets – commonly referred to as ZnT8 autoantibodies – are the most recently discovered immunological markers used in the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. These autoantibodies complete the panel of essential tests for detecting pancreatic autoimmune processes and are particularly useful in cases where classical markers (ICA, GAD, IA2, IAA) are absent.
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Anti-IA2 and anti-IA2β antibodies are immunological markers commonly used in the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. These autoantibodies help doctors detect early autoimmune processes that destroy the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Although their names sound technical, their role is clear and essential for understanding the disease’s progression and determining the correct treatment. In this article, we explain what
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Antibodies against glutamic acid decarboxylase – commonly known as GAD antibodies or anti-GAD – are among the most important autoantibodies used in the diagnosis of autoimmune diabetes. While their name may sound technical, their meaning is straightforward: they are a sign that the immune system has begun attacking the body’s own insulin-producing cells. In this article, we’ll explain in clear
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Insulin autoantibodies, known as IAA, are among the earliest markers indicating the onset of type 1 diabetes. These antibodies play a critical role in the early detection of the autoimmune process targeting the pancreas, especially in children. In this article, we explain in clear terms what IAA are, when they were discovered, who first identified them, what a positive result
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In modern medicine, ICA – short for islet cell autoantibodies – play a crucial role in understanding autoimmune diabetes. While the term may sound technical, these antibodies carry essential information about what happens in the body before the onset of type 1 diabetes. In this article, you’ll learn what these antibodies are, when they were discovered, how testing works, what
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Nutrition – A Fundamental Part of Heart Healing A heart attack is a turning point. While medical treatment may stabilize heart function, true recovery is built day by day through gentle movement, stress management, and, above all, mindful nutrition. Food now becomes a tool for repair, protection, and prevention – a form of care that can extend life and improve
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Nutrition – A Vital Part of Stroke Rehabilitation Recovery after a stroke is not only about physical therapy, speech therapy, or medication. Nutrition becomes a profound support for brain healing, relapse prevention, blood pressure control, inflammation reduction, and regaining control over one’s life. Meals become acts of reconstruction, a form of daily care that supports the brain in its effort
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Nutrition – The Bridge Between a Long Life and a Good Life Longevity isn’t just about living long – it’s about living well, with mental clarity, mobility, energy, serenity, and joy. Numerous studies on the so-called “Blue Zones” – regions of the world where people often live past 90 or even 100 years – show that simple, natural, and balanced
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