How To Eat when You Have Gout and Diabetes – Part 3
It’s possible to suffer from both gout and diabetes at the same time. People with both gout and diabetes are advised to avoid foods that may affect the levels of uric acid and insulin in the body. Therefore, recommended diets for this group focus on lowering both uric acid and blood sugar levels.
Understanding Gout and Diabetes
1. Understand what causes gout. Gout – a form of arthritis – is a condition caused by the buildup of excess uric acid. Uric acid is a chemical produced during purine metabolism in the body. Purines are nitrogen-containing compounds that are produced inside the body or can be found in certain foods and drinks.
- Gout occurs when urate crystals accumulate in the joints, causing intense pain and inflammation. Urate crystals can form when a person has high levels of uric acid in the blood.
- Gout causes sudden, extreme attacks of pain, redness, and swelling. Gouty arthritis most often affects the big toe, but it also can occur in the ankles, feet, knees, wrists, and hands.
2. Know what causes diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s utilization of glucose – blood sugar that is the body’s source of energy. In order to use glucose, our body needs insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps transport blood sugar or glucose into the cells as a source of energy. Without sufficient insulin, the blood sugar cannot be absorbed by the body’s cells and remains in the bloodstream. In people with diabetes, there is the inability of the body to produce insulin or the insulin does not work as it should.
Diabetes has two types:
- Type 1 diabetes. The body’s immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells of the pancreas, which is responsible for the production of insulin.
- Type 2 diabetes. The pancreas can still produce insulin but the body does not respond well to it, so the insulin doesn’t work.In both types of diabetes, the glucose cannot normally enter the cells and remains in the bloodstream, resulting in high levels of blood sugar.
3.Know the risk factors for both gout and diabetes. Gout and type 2 diabetes often occur together, as both diseases have common risk factors.
These include:
Non-modifiable Factors:
- Age: As the body ages, its functions deteriorate. It may be unable to excrete uric acid any more which can lead to gout, or it may be unable to utilize insulin anymore, which can lead to diabetes.
- Family history: Both gout and diabetes can be inherited. If one of your family members has gout or diabetes, then there is a chance that you may inherit the disease as well.
- Gender: Both gout and diabetes more often occur in men than in women. This is because men have higher uric acid levels and are less sensitive to insulin.
Modifiable Factors:
- Obesity: More adipose tissues from fats can produce and secrete more uric acid which can cause gout. Also, insulin does not easily bind to fats, which can increase a person’s risk of diabetes.
- Diet and lifestyle: Excessive intake of alcohol can affect the body’s normal process of excreting uric acid, which can lead to gout. Also, alcohol can affect the body’s sensitivity to insulin which can lead to diabetes.
4. Recognize the symptoms of gout.
They include:
- Joint pain and inflammation: This is caused by elevated deposits of crystallized uric acid in the joints. This uric acid may irritate the joints and lead to inflammation. The pain in the joint can be described as sharp or excruciating.
- Kidney problems: Increased uric acid can cause kidney stone formation, which leads to problems with urination. The kidney stones may block urine passage.
5. Familiarize yourself with the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Diabetes symptoms occur when the blood sugar is below the normal range (hypoglycemia) or above the normal range (hyperglycemia). The normal range of blood sugar levels in the body is 70 to 110 mg/dl.
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
- Blurred or impaired vision: Due to low levels of glucose (which provides energy for the body) certain parts of the body, such as the eyes, become weak due to insufficient energy.
- The confusion which may lead to delirium: Due to insufficient glucose, the vital organs such as the brain are not working properly.Extreme hunger leading to excessive eating: The body compensates for its lack of energy by releasing Ghrelin (the hunger hormone) which gives the person the urge to eat.
- Extreme thirst leading to excessive drinking: When the body loses fluids because of frequent urination in diabetes, the body secretes vasopressin (also known as an antidiuretic hormone) which activates the thirst mechanism and stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water. The person responds by drinking a lot of water in order to replace lost fluids.
- Rapid or fast heartbeat: Because the body has no source of energy such as glucose, the heart compensates by speeding up the pumping of blood to the body’s vital organs.
- Weakness or fatigue: Because the body does not have enough glucose, the sufferer may experience weakness and fatigue.
6. Recognize the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia. When blood sugar levels go above the normal range, symptoms include:
- Blurred or impaired vision: Abnormally high glucose levels in the blood can lead to swelling of the lens, which causes blurred vision.
- The confusion which may lead to delirium: In hyperglycemia, although there may be a high level of blood glucose, it is not transported into the cells because of lack of insulin or insulin does not respond well to the body, so there is still no source of energy. The vital organs such as the brain don’t work properly due to insufficient energy.
- Extreme thirst leading to excessive drinking: When the body loses fluids because of frequent urination in diabetes, the body secretes vasopressin which functions to activate the thirst mechanism and stimulate the kidneys to reabsorb water. The person responds by drinking a lot of water in order to replace lost fluids.
- Frequent urination: With hyperglycemia, not all of the blood sugar can be reabsorbed and some of the excess blood glucose is secreted in the urine where it draws more water. The kidneys attempt to decrease blood glucose levels by excreting the excess blood glucose through the urine.
- Headaches: In an attempt to get rid of the excess sugar, the body increases urine output. This increase in urination leads to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance that results in headaches.
- Rapid or fast heartbeat: Because the body has no source of energy such as glucose, the heart compensates by speeding up the pumping of blood into the vital parts of the body.
- Weakness or fatigue: Insufficient energy – due to the inability of glucose to be absorbed by the cells – leads to weakness and fatigue.
Read more about Diabetes:
How To Eat When You Have Gout and Diabetes – Part 1
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Sources and Citations: www.wikihow.com, Johnson, R., Nakagawa, T., 2013, Bupa’s Health Information Team, 2004, April,16 Moghul, S., 2013, June 23
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What is gout?
Gout is a type of arthritis. Small crystals form inside and around the joints, which can cause sudden, severe pain. There may also be some swelling.
Sometimes a gout attack may start suddenly, while at other times it can be caused by things such as:
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What are the symptoms of gout?
The symptoms of gout are:
- Sudden, severe pain in a joint
- Swollen red skin on and around the painful joint
- Hot skin on or around the joint
Fingers, knees, ankles and toes are commonly affected, but any joint can experience symptoms of gout.
The length of time between gout attacks can be weeks, months or years. Most people with gout experience multiple flare-ups throughout the years. If someone gets lots of flare-ups, it’s known as chronic gout.
You may have an infection if:
- The pain becomes even more severe
- You have a high temperature, but you’re shivering
- You feel sick
- You can’t eat
Contact your primary care provider if you have any of these symptoms. Getting treatment quickly can minimize any damage caused by the infection.
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People are more likely to get gout if they:
- Are male and over the age of 30
- Are overweight
- Drink excessive amounts of alcohol, particularly beer or spirits
- Eat excessive amounts of red meat or seafood
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- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Osteoarthritis
- Problems with their kidneys
- Have been through the menopause
- Have family members who have gout (particularly close relatives)
- Have had surgery
- Have had a recent injury
- Take diuretics or medication for high blood pressure
Data shows that gout affects around 9.2 million people in the United States, which is 3.9% of the adult population.
What causes gout?
Gout is caused by the build-up of uric acid, which is a byproduct of purines in the blood. Your body gets rid of uric acid when you go to the bathroom. Both these substances are normal, but uric acid can build up in your blood if your body makes too much of it, or if your kidneys don’t function well. Uric acid forms tiny crystals in and around your joints if too much of it builds up. This is what causes the pain and swelling.
Does gout cause any complications?
There are a few possible complications of gout, some physical and some mental.
Joint damage
Perhaps unsurprising, considering how gout affects the joints, frequent flare-ups can lead to joint damage, especially if the gout goes untreated. If the damage is severe, you may need surgery.
Kidney stones
As well as leading to gout, high levels of uric acid can also cause kidney stones to form. Kidney stones are made of minerals and salts which have crystalized and stuck together to form hard deposits.
Kidney stones can make passing urine painful, and you may feel like you need to go to the bathroom more often. Other symptoms include severe pain in the side, back, lower abdomen and groin; blood in the urine; cloudy urine; nausea and vomiting.
Sometimes kidney stones can be passed naturally, which can be uncomfortable and even cause pain. At other times, surgery may be needed to remove them.
Tophi
Tophi are small, white lumps. They form under the skin, and are a result of the build-up of the crystals that form around your joints when you have gout. You’re more likely to get them if you suffer from chronic gout.
Tophi normally form around:
- Ears
- Elbows
- Fingers
- Forearms
- Heels
- Knees
- Toes
Sometimes they can be painful, but not always. They may become inflamed and produce discharge, in which case they need to be treated. Inflamed or particularly large tophi may be surgically removed to prevent joint damage. Smaller tophi can be shrunk using a combination of medication and lifestyle changes, of which we’ll discuss more later.
Erosions
Gout can cause bone erosion. When parts of the bone have been eroded, your joint will typically have issues functioning correctly. You may need surgery to correct the issue. One study found that 44% of patients with gout also had bone erosions. Bone erosions were more likely to be seen in those who were older, had had gout for longer and had tophi present.
Anxiety or depression
The symptoms of gout can make it difficult to go about your everyday life. This, in turn, can affect your mood, and in more serious cases may lead to a mental health condition, such as an anxiety disorder or depression.
Anxiety and anxiety disorders
Anxiety is a normal emotion for us, where we might feel tense and worried. An anxiety disorder, on the other hand, involves more than temporary worry. According to the American Psychological Association, an anxiety disorder is characterized by “recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns. They [people with anxiety disorders] may avoid certain situations out of worry. They may also have physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, dizziness, or a rapid heartbeat.”
Speak to your doctor if you notice:
- You feel constantly on edge
- You’re finding it difficult to concentrate
- You feel restless and irritable
- You’re isolating yourself from family and friends
- You’re avoiding situations which make you feel anxious
They’ll be able to offer you support, such as referring you for talk therapy, which is also known as psychotherapy. Talk therapy is a way for patients to identify and discuss emotional issues with a mental health professional, as well as create strategies to deal with them. Research shows that talk therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat an anxiety disorder, but it can also be useful for those who need a safe, confidential space to talk about their feelings and worries.
Depression
The American Psychological Association defines depression as “extreme sadness or despair that lasts more than days. It interferes with the activities of daily life and can cause physical symptoms such as pain, weight loss or gain, sleeping pattern disruptions or lack of energy. People with depression may also experience an inability to concentrate, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt and recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.”
Speak to your doctor if you notice:
- You feel sad or have a low mood for more than a few days
- You feel hopeless
- You have low self-esteem
- You feel tearful
- You feel guilty
- You feel irritable
- You lose motivation
- You lose interest in activities that you usually enjoy
- You’re indecisive
- You have thoughts of harming yourself
- You have suicidal thoughts
Get help from a medical professional as soon as possible if you have suicidal thoughts. You can call or text 988 to reach the 998 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and receive emotional support. They also offer a chat service called Lifeline, and a Spanish-language phone line. All these services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Your doctor will be able to support you by referring you for talk therapy, where you can discuss your experience with a mental health professional. They may also prescribe antidepressants, a type of medication which reduces the symptoms of depression. There are many types of antidepressants available, so your doctor will prescribe one depending on what other medical conditions you have and which medications you already take.
How to treat gout
Can gout be cured?
Gout is an incurable condition, but fortunately there are effective ways in which a doctor can treat the symptoms. While treatment is normally required throughout your life, it can sometimes be so effective that it prevents you from having any more gout attacks, as long as you continue to follow your program.
Seeing a doctor
It’s important to see your primary care provider if you have symptoms of gout. They’ll be able to refer you to someone who can diagnose it, or they may identify a condition which has similar symptoms (for example, infected joints). Either way, your doctor will be able to advise on the best treatment and management of your condition.
You can help your doctor by making note of the following before your appointment:
- Your symptoms, when they started, and how often you experience them
- Whether anything seems to trigger your symptoms
- Any other medical conditions you have, and whether you’re taking an medications or supplements for them
- Whether there’s history of gout in your family
- Your typical diet and alcohol intake
- Any recent changes in your life (for example, something that may cause extra stress)
- Any questions you have for the doctor
This will help you remember everything you want to tell them.
You’ll likely be referred to a rheumatologist. Rheumatologists specialise in diagnosing and treating conditions (including gout) which affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. You can also find a rheumatologist using the American College of Rheumatology database.
The rheumatologist may:
- Carry out a blood test to measure how much uric acid is in your blood.
- Scan the affected joint(s). An ultrasound and dual-energy computerized tomography (DECT) can find urate crystals in joints, while X-rays are used to investigate other possible causes of joint inflammation.
- Use a needle to take a sample of the fluid inside the joint so it can be tested for the amount of uric acid present.
Once you have a diagnosis, your primary care provider will be able to help you manage your gout.
If you’ve been diagnosed with gout
See your primary care provider if you have a gout flare-up and the medication you’ve been prescribed doesn’t start working within two days.
Treating gout
Gout can be treated and managed with medication. There are two types of medication: one reduces pain and inflammation, and one lowers the amount of uric acid in your blood.
Examples of gout medication which reduces pain inflammation:
- Colchicine, such as Colcrys, Gloperba and Mitigare. It decreases swelling and the build-up of uric acid.
- Corticosteroids, such as Prednisone. This type of medication reduces inflammation and can be given to you as pills or an injection.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Some of these are available over the counter (Ibuprofen, Naproxen Sodium), while others are stronger and therefore only available on prescription (Indomethacin, Celecoxib). They reduce inflammation.
Examples of gout medication which lowers the amount of uric acid in the blood:
- Allopurinol and Febuxostat, which both limit the amount of uric acid the body makes.
- Probenecid, which improves the removal of uric acid from the body.
During a gout flare-up, there are things you can do to stay as comfortable as possible, including:
- Take your medication as you’ve been instructed to. Some people find it helpful to store it in a dosette box, in which you can organise your pills by day (and sometimes by times within that day). This makes it easier to see whether you’ve taken what you need to.
- Don’t put any pressure on the affected joint. Raise it if possible – for example, if the gout attack is in your knee then sit with your foot up.
- Apply something cold to the affected joint, such as an ice pack or bag of frozen food wrapped in a towel. Keep your cold pack on the joint for up to 20 minutes at a time (any longer and you risk damaging the skin).
- Try to keep your duvet off the affected joint when you go to bed, as this can apply unwanted pressure.
By seeking medical treatment, you can deal with the symptoms to relieve the pain and pressure of gout.
How to manage gout
Gout can affect your daily activities. Luckily, self-management strategies can be used in conjunction with the medications previously mentioned to manage the condition, prevent flare-ups and improve your quality of life. For example, there are dietary and lifestyle changes you can make. Let’s look at some of these below.
Eat a healthy diet
A healthy, balanced diet, as recommended by the government’s Dietary Guidelines for Amercans, includes:
- Vegetables, including dark greens, red and yellow vegetables, beans, peas and lentils
- Fruits of all types
- Grains, especially wholegrains
- Dairy products, including low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese, or fortified dairy alternatives
- Sources of protein, including lean meat, poultry, eggs, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds
- Oils, including vegetable oils
A healthy diet also limits the level of sugar, sodium and saturated fat consumed.
There are some foods it’s better for people with gout to avoid, as they may cause a flare-up. These include:
- Red meat, such as beef, lamb and pork
- Organ meat, such as kidneys and liver
- Seafood, particularly anchovies, mussels, sardines, scallops, trout and tuna
These foods are high in purines. Purines cause the formation of uric acid when they break down in the blood, and too much uric acid can lead to gout.
One result of a healthy diet is weight loss, which can be beneficial for those with gout as it relieves pressure from the joints, especially the hips and knees.
Stay hydrated
Drinking plenty of fluids is important for humans for many reasons. Your body needs water in order to:
- Get rid of waste
- Regulate your temperature
- Lubricate your joints
- Protect tissues
Without water, your body can’t function properly. You’ll feel tired and dizzy, and may have a dry mouth and a headache.
Water is best for hydration, but other options include milk and herbal teas. If you prefer a little more flavour, you can add fruit like lemon or lime. But limit sweet drinks like soda, as these contain a lot of sugar.
There’s no clear answer on how much water you should drink each day, as it can vary depending on your health and activity levels. As a guide, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine state the adequate amount of water per day is:
- 3.7 liters for men
- 2.7 liters for women
Limiting alcohol intake is also very important for gout sufferers, because alcohol is a source of purines. In particular, beer and hard liquor have large stores of purines. Studies have shown that alcohol can be a trigger for a gout flare-up, although lifestyle factors were more of an influence among those with early onset gout (i.e. those who were diagnosed with gout before the age of 40).
The Mayo Clinic recommends moderate alcohol intake, which they define as:
- Up to one drink per day for women of all ages
- Up to two drinks per day for men ages 65 and younger
- Up to one drink per day for men older than 65
One drink is:
- One 12-ounce (oz.) glass of beer with 5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV)
- One 8- to 9-oz. glass of malt liquor with 7 percent ABV
- One 5-oz. glass of wine with 12 percent ABV
- One 1.5-oz. shot of distilled spirits with 40 percent ABV
(source: Mayo Clinic)
Make time for physical activity
It may seem counterintuitive to exercise when you have a condition that affects your joints, but physical activity is hugely beneficial to your overall health. It strengthens your bones and muscles, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, reduces the risk of illnesses like heart disease and stroke, improves brain health and can help you do everyday activities more easily.
The key is to avoid exercise which puts a lot of pressure on your joints, and instead try low-impact activities. Walking, cycling and swimming are all good for anyone with joint issues for this reason.
Stay in touch with your doctor
Your doctor will be able to help you follow your recommended treatment plan and answer any questions you might have, as well as monitoring your general health.
Continue taking your medication
It may be tempting to stop taking medication if your symptoms have stopped. However, it’s important to keep taking it as directed, as the medication is what keeps uric acid levels at low enough levels to prevent a gout flare-up.
With careful management, people with gout can still lead full, active lives. Take action today to improve your quality of life and stay on top of your health and well-being.
Source: Informations & Pictures: www.zocdoc.com/blog https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/managing-gout-a-complete-guide-to-causes-and-treatment/
Useful links
- https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/interventions/self_manage.htm
- https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/interventions/physical-activity.html
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8640-20/colchicine-oral/colchicine-oral/details
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/steroids/art-20045692
- https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/
- https://www.goutalliance.org/
- https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/gout
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