Alternative options and diets Besides Almased® there are several alternatives, some of which seem more promising and some less promising. However, the best and most natural way to lose weight is for the patient to work out a diet and exercise plan together with a doctor or a nutritionist. In general, sport should always be … Alternative options and diets | Almased®
Is Almased® lactose-free available? The normal Almased® commercially available contains only a very low lactose content and usually does not cause any complaints in patients with lactose intolerance. Studies show that only 1 of 15 patients with lactose intolerance developed symptoms after taking Almased®. Nevertheless, the intake should be carefully tried out at the beginning … Is Almased® lactose-free available? | Almased®
Introduction Almased® is a product which is available in pharmacies in the form of powder and is intended for weight reduction. It is therefore a weight loss product, which is based on the fact that the body’s metabolic performance is stimulated and therefore more fat is burned while at the same time the muscles are … Almased®
Procedure of the Almased® diet The Almased® diet, also known as the Markert-Diet, follows a strict principle that should be adhered to so that the patient can lose enough weight and thus achieve the desired success. For the first 3 to 10 days the patient must not eat any solid food. Instead, only Almased®, vegetable … Procedure of the Almased® diet | Almased®
Glimepiride, antidiabetic, sulfonylureaAmaryl® is a so-called antidiabetic and is used to lower permanently high blood sugar levels. It should only be used when a suitable diet, additional exercise and weight loss are not sufficient to lower blood sugar levels adequately. Amaryl® contains the active ingredient glimepiride and is suitable exclusively for type 2 diabetics, as … Amaryl®
Introduction The pancreas lies behind the peritoneum (retroperitoneal) in the upper abdomen. The pancreas has two parts, a so-called exocrine (= outward-facing) and an endocrine (= inward-facing). The exocrine part is the pancreas, i.e. a digestive juice that is released into the duodenum. The endocrine part produces the hormones insulin and glucagon and releases them … Tasks of the pancreas
Hormones of the exocrine component The main digestive enzymes found in pancreas can be divided into three major groups. Proteolytic enzymes (protein-splitting enzymes), some of which are secreted as zymogens, carbohydrate-splitting enzymes and lipolytic enzymes (fat-splitting enzymes). The most important representatives of proteases include trypsin(ogen), chymotrypsin, (pro)elastases and carboxypeptidases. These enzymes cleave proteins at different … Hormones of the exocrine component | Tasks of the pancreas
Introduction The pancreas is a gland and can be divided into two parts with regard to its microscopic structure and its function. The exogenous part is responsible for the production of digestive enzymes, while the endogenous part is essential for the production of various hormones. Structure of the pancreas The pancreas weighs about 50-120 grams, … Function of the pancreas
Function of the pancreas The pancreas has two important functions, which must be distinguished from each other. Firstly, it is the largest and most important digestive gland and secondly, it regulates the blood sugar level via the hormone insulin. As a digestive gland, the pancreas produces about 1.5 l of digestive juice (also known as … Function of the pancreas | Function of the pancreas
Support of the pancreas function In case of diseases of the digestive tract and to support the function of the pancreas, well-tolerated food and light diet are recommended. Foods low in fat and carbohydrates relieve the pancreas. Dietary fibres, on the other hand, are indigestible food components which, although they have various health-promoting properties, can … Support of the pancreas function | Function of the pancreas
Blood values of the pancreas Depending on the suspected disease of the pancreas, different blood values are determined. For example, in the case of an acute inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis), not only the C-reactive protein (CRP), which is usually elevated in every inflammatory process, is measured, but also the enzymes lipase, elastase and … Blood values of the pancreas | Function of the pancreas
Diabetes is a very widespread disease that affects more and more people. It can develop at any age. There are two different forms of the so-called diabetes mellitus. Both are metabolic disorders that lead to a constantly elevated blood sugar level. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form. The body develops a resistance to … How do I recognize diabetes?