An Easy Way To Know More About Diabetes

By Tracey Willis


Type 2 diabetes: non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, is a disease that occurs when the body has no problem in insulin production, there is no shortage of insulin in this disease.A healthy individual produces approximately 31 units of insulin each day, a person with Type 2 diabetes may secrete as much as 114 units.

What a difference! So, why is this? There is some kind of block in the cells' ability to utilize the insulin that is produced. The insulin should be carried into the cells, but something is blocking its entry. This form of diabetes stems from an underlying condition known as insulin resistance.

Fact #1: Diabetes has no treatment.

Obesity, or too high a proportion of fat in the body tissues, is associated with marked insulin resistance. Where this weight is carried is also a factor, fat accumulated in the abdominal area giving a much greater risk. Excess fat prevents the insulin from entering the body's cells and makes the body resistant to it.

Eating healthy foods that do not cause spikes in blood sugar levels is one of the most important aspects of controlling diabetes. Patients should avoid sugary foods and those low in fiber and protein.

Even making some simple changes like parking further from the entrance of the store or taking the elevator at work can get your body fitter.

Inactivity or a very low-level of activity contributes to insulin resistance and may bring on Type 2 diabetes in some people. As well, inactivity often leads to obesity which compounds the risk.

Exercising regularly will also help to improve health. Adopting a daily walking or exercise regimen will help reduce weight, which has a positive effect on diabetics. Exercise and activity will also lower blood sugar levels.

Home Health.

Sugar is also not the only food item that diabetics should watch out against. Carbohydrate intake in general should be the first thing that should be managed. The information on type 2 diabetes from your doctor should include instructions on how to count carbohydrates so you can limit your intake. Eating too much carbohydrate rich foods can produce as much glucose as sweet foods.

Avoid carbonated and alcoholic drinks as they contain too many calories.Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to eliminate excess sugar in the blood.

Refined carbohydrates are rich in sugar, too. When a carbohydrate is ingested, it breaks down into sugar. Carbohydrates provide energy.

A diabetic's diet as far as fruits are concern should be about moderation and simply making sure that you eat only within your recommended daily allowance of sugars and carbohydrates, and fruits.

The risk of developing Type 2 diabetes is higher if it runs in the family. It is a genetic disease, which means you have the wiring installed for this disease from birth. It is important to educate yourself on diabetes and family genetics to avoid being an heir of this inheritance.

Fact #5: Some diabetics don't show symptoms.

It doesn't mean that just because you do not have the typical symptoms that you do not have or will never develop diabetes. It is enough to have risk factors such as advanced age, being overweight and genetic family history to convince you to undergo regular check ups. Some people discover the disease only when they are already suffering from a complication.

Fact #6: Complications from diabetes can kill.

Obesity, excess calories, lack of exercise, and aging can all lead to insulin resistance. Remove the environmental risks and you can probably modify the risk of Type 2 diabetes.




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