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Person: Non-Diabetic (Normal)
Blood Glucoselevels should be
.Fasting blood sugar under 100 mg/dl = 5.5 mmol/L
One hour after meals under 140 mg/dl = 7.8 mmol/L
Two hours after meals under 120 mg/dl = 6.7 mmol/L
.
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Person: Type 2 Diabetes
Blood SUGAR levels should be.. If you 'embrace' your Type 2 Diabetes
you will gradually learn to control it and achieve an HbA1c of 7% or below.
But to do this, you need to check to see your
fasting blood sugar (glucose) levels are 4 - 7 mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl) (when you
wake up)
test your blood glucose levels before meals between, should be 4 and 7
mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl).
Remember, you still need tablets if you are ill;
if you are being sick or cannot swallow the tablets, |let your doctor or nurse
know.
Occasionally test after meals (preferred levels less than 10 mmol/l) (180 mg/dl
)
.
To achieve very good control (HbA1c 6.5-7.0%) you need:
.
a fasting pre-breakfast glucose less than 5.5 mmol/l (99 mg/dl )
.
pre-meal levels at other times less than 6.0 mmol/l (108 mg/dl )
.
after-meal levels (2 hours after a meal) less than 8.0 mmol/l (141 mg/dl).
.
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These levels cannot be achieved in all patients. But if you are well and are
prepared to stick to a healthy
diet and exercise your medication should be adjusted to achieve these levels,
even if that means starting insulin.
.
.
.
How to Tell if you havePrediabetes There are two different tests to see if you have normal blood sugar
(glucose) or pre-diabetes:
1) the fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) or
2) the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
1) The fasting plasma glucose test (FPG)
Normal
PreDiabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
less than 5.6 mmol/L
5.6-7 mmol/l
greater
than 7 mmol/l
less than 100 mg/dl
100 -126
mg/dl
greater
than 126 mg/dl
2) The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). (Done by your
Doctor)
Normal
PreDiabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
less than 7.7 mmol/l
7.7 - 11
mmol/l
greater
than 11 mmol/l
less than 140 mg/dl
140 - 200
mg/dl
greater
than 200 mg/dl
.
.
.
If you are pre-diabetic or diabetic, among the first issues you will
have to deal with are blood sugar levels, irregular blood sugar levels, and just
how to monitor your blood sugar level.
A basic blood sugar chart will give you an idea of what values you should be
aiming for to take care of your health and stay
clear of harmful health effects due to type 2 diabetes:
Normal
Fasting blood sugar
(glucose) levels are 4 –
5.5mmol/l (70- 100 mg/dl) (when you wake up);
these amounts are typically less in the morning, and rise soon
after meals.
Regardless of what
you may have previously eaten, a random reading of
10 mmol/l (or 180
mg/dl) or more, may suggest
you have type 2 diabetes.
A fasting blood
sugar reading taken, for example, any time after you wake up each morning,
should be, as mentioned 4 – 5.5mmol/l
(70- 100 mg/dl).
If the fasting blood
sugar reading is 7 mmol/l (126 mg/dL) or more,
you may have type 2 diabetes.
When monitoring your blood glucose
levels, its crucial that you study any patterns with your readings with your
doctor or diabetes nurse or healthcare professional, and take note of variations
with meals, medications or other activity (like stress) that trigger undesirable
readings.
Diabetes really is a serious problem, and can
have devastating effects on the whole body, on eyes, kidneys, heart,
nerves, possibly leading to blindness, kindey failure, amputation of feet, heart
illnesses and stroke. Those who have diabetes, regardless if it is type 1 or 2
is a real threat to health.
For those that have pre-diabetes it's by
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dealing with the obstacles we all experience while trying to maintain a healthy
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My name is Pamela Vinten and this is
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I am a retired Home Economics teacher living on
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food science and biochemistry.
I have maintained a keen interest in nutritional
trends for over 40 years and am constantly on the lookout for healthier food
options. This was very important to me when I was raising my five children and
dealing with the obstacles we all experience while trying to maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
This book is the result of the anguish I have
felt over the years as I have watched, and (to be truthful) indulged in, the
eating of very damaging sweet, chocolaty foods. Let’s face it, who can resist! I
am proud to offer you a solution and it comes in the form of my deliciously
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Chapter 4: The Diabetes Control & Reversal Model
Chapter 5: The Major Macronutrients
Chapter 6: The 5 “Live” and the 5 “Dead” Foods
Chapter 7: The Super Meal Model
Chapter 8: Nutritional Supplementation
Chapter 9: Cleansing / Detoxification
Chapter 10: Exercise
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Chapter 12: Drugs / Medications
Chapter 13: Mind & Spirit
Chapter 14: The 6 Stages of Diabetes Control & Reversal
Chapter 15: Diabetic Complications
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Control your
diabetes – otherwise it WILL get worse.
You should make sure it doesn’t get worse in
THE FIRST 10 YEARS - so you can get off to a good start for your future
health
(otherwise things will get worse very quickly).
Diet
Don’t eat the following: minimise carbs especially
white flour based
breads and pastries (pies) and chips (any sort)
and cookies/
biscuits – these tend to have no fibre !!! that’s why !!!
You will need to get your
carbs from fruit and
veggies as best you can. You can slowly learn to do this.
People with Diabetes do not really need to have a special diet.
In fact, the recommended
food for diabeticsis same for those without diabetes,
that is a balanced and healthy
diet. It should include necessary
proteins, fats and
carbohydrates
that the body needs.
Basically, it ought to be low in fat, low in sugar & salt
and avoid a high calorie intake.
Lifestyle changes
Reduce stress this can raise your blood sugars
long term and raise your blood pressure
(which can make any damage on your heart
and blood vessels worse)
Go easy on the alcohol – alcohol is toxic in its
own right; you need to stay as healthy as you can be without added
pressure on your body from too much alcohol.
Go easy on fast
foods (they contain bad fats,
they are high in
sugars, usually contain no fibre and raise your blood sugars
real fast and for a long time.
Try not to go a day where you miss some
exercise (walking on the spot, squats on a chair, use an
exercise bike,
walk down the road, up a hill, swim, do some light weights).
Exercise
You need exercise, and you need to move
around daily – your muscles get conditioned and this helps your
diabetes.
Try and lift weights sometimes – building
muscle can then help burn the sugars in your blood stream.
Education
If you have
diabetes, or think you may soon get diabetes,
see a
diabetes educator- get a referral from
your doctor. He’ll know if your a dope and
set you straight with
some beginner’s information. If your a genius,
you will still learn something.
A GP doesn’t have all day to chit chat.
A
diabetes educator will fill you in
Read about topics of interest on the internet.
Buy a diabetes book – there are many on the internet
Health Checkups
You need to get your eyes checked yearly
(minimum, as you can lose some of your eyesight).
Feet – ooh feet. If you have
diabetes for a
long time (or even if you have strong
diabetes for a short time),
your feet can get sick.
especially if you get a cut or sore, it can be
hard to heal itself.
Plus, with
diabetes, after a while, your nerves worsen, and it it is possible
that you cannot actually feel the cut or sore.
Since you don’t know its there, you may ignore it and …….
..it can get worse and really bad without you
actually knowing. You need to check your feet
regularly for this.
You also need to get a professional to check your feet
properly at least once a year.
You need a minimum of 6 monthly checkups
of your blood (
sugar, cholesterol and
maybe other stuff like electrolytes) by your doctor.
It hardly hurts when they take the blood (if you don’t look)
Monitoring Glucose
Get a machine (it doesn’t hurt). About 40 bucks.
You need to know roughly what it is in the morning these days.
Keep a record for your GP.
2 hrs after eating
(always measure this)
Other rule is – it shouldn’t be high 2 hrs after a meal
(some people think it is best to be less than 119 mg/dl or 6.6 mmol;
or less than 141 – 180 mg/dl or 8-10 mmol, 2 hrs after
food is probably ok too)
1 hr after eating
(only measure this sometimes, like with new foods)
should not be too high only 1 hour after a meal
(less than 158 mg/dl or 8.8 mmol is best;
or less than 180 mg/dl or 10 mmol at a minimum is probably ok).
If you want to get it lower – eat less carbs per meal.
Alot of fats plus
carbs can push it up too.
Protein plus a little
carbs (best from veggies),
plus some (a little) fat and no pure sugar
(in drinks,
sweets, desserts, and other things) is best.
If its easily digested – up goes the
blood sugars:
whiteflour, pure sugars, and no real fibre.
Don’t forget,
exercises gets it down straight away
20 – 30 min exercise (up to 2 hrs before having a meal; or 10 -20 min light
exercise
when you finish a meal, also has a beneficial effect). Check with your doctor
if you haven’t exercised for a while.
Your body needs ‘hard
to digest
food’, if you
want to keep your blood sugars low – fruit (not fruit juice);
brown (whole wheat) bread;
whole wheat cereals (not
sugary ones);
no potatoes too (they are too easy to digest -
up go
blood sugars).
Proteins with minimum fats are great, especially
white meat – fish, chicken and turkey.
Are you miserable because you’re
constantly trying to follow one diet after another...
but still the pounds pile back on as soon as you stop
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CAUTION
Do not try to self diagnose or treat yourself.
Always consult a medical practioner/healthcare provider.
Always advise them of your
-
dietary changes
-changes in exercise or
activity levels
-if you begin to take
supplements (as these can interfere with your medicines)
WEIGHT LOSS
Lose only 10% of your weight and decrease
your risk of dangerous complications !
HELP YOURSELF
Diabetes is like aging 10 years. So do something.
Lifestyle Changes
Changes in
diet and exercise are more effective than drugs in lower
blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes
Support
Listen to people speak about interesting areas you should know
about.
This is a great support Group if you don’t have one.http://diabetespowershow.com/
Start Early
Tightly controlling your
blood sugar levels soon after being diagnosed with Type 2
diabetes can lead to lower risks of
diabetes complications—including heart disease and
death—years later.
Exercise More
exercise doesn’t mean you need to join a gym – walk a bit to work,
park far from the shopping centre, take the stairs,
keep moving and be active,
that’s what the body was designed for !!
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
increased hunger
increased thirst
fatigue
increased urination, esp. at night
sores that do not heal
infections such as thrush or skin infections such as boils or fungal
skin infections
blurred vision
burning, numbness or tingling in the feet or hands
weight loss
weight gain
irritability and mood changes
headaches
dizziness
ED
carpal tunnel syndrome and Bell’s Palsy (can be caused by high
blood sugar)Symptoms of high blood sugar:
• Excessive hunger and/or thirst
• Weight loss
• Excessive urinationSymptoms of low
blood sugar:
• Cool, clammy skin
• Hunger
• Numbness in your mouth
• Fluttering in your chest
• Feeling faint
Seek medical advice if you think you may have these symptoms
Health Checks
You will need to have the following checks regularly:
Blood Pressure
Cholesterol
HbA1c (
sugars in the blood for the last 3 months)
Feet
Eyes
Kidney function (urine test for protein)
Teeth and Gums (high
blood sugar can affect these)
Fats – bad
Dont consume trans fats. They are toxic!
Look out for them in processed and fast foods.
Food Labels
Learn to read them. A Dietician can teach you.
Exercise
1 or 2 Days later, the beneficial effects of
exercise on
Diabetes are lost. So you need to continue
exercise regularly – daily or several (4-5 times a week).
Exercise
High blood pressure can make the effects of
diabetes much much worse.Exercise also lowers blood
pressure!
Exercise
You should
exercise 20-40 minutes everday.
Or, 5 days a week please.
Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, dancing, tennis weight training
and other activities with moving around!
Family History
Dont ignore it !
If a family member has Type 2
diabetes, you may very well get it too. Lifestyle is
critical. Watch that creeping weight gain. It can be an indicator
that diabetes is on its way. Ask your doctor what you need to do
(basically follow this guide: eat healthy, exercise, lose weight
(and make sure you lose all fat in your stomach area).
Family History
Tell your children, their children, and their children about the
family risk of diabetes, and what they can do to start preventing
it.
Herbal, Vitamin or Nutritional Supplements
Some may be useful in helping to slightly lower or manage
blood sugar in diabetes.
Best is to discuss this with an ‘alternative’ or complementary
health practitioner.
Tips ‘n Tricks Tips ‘n Tricks Tips ‘n Tricks
FOOTCARE
Use a mirror to examine the underside of your feet.
Try using a lamp for more light to light up your feet.Infections and
ulcers are hard to stop in diabetics once they start
EXERCISE NOTE:
Consult your doctor before undertaking exercisesTry sitting on
a chair. Stand and Sit. Do it 5 – 20 times.
Repeat.Swim
Walk
Use Small Handweights
Talk to your doctor first!
FRUIT
Eat fruit with skin on (after washing).
Blood glucose rises slower this way.
MILK
Use low fat milk.
NUTS
Eat 1 teaspoon peanut butter or 6 almonds a day.
They are good for your heart.
Nuts
Eat a handful of nuts a day. They are so healthy.
With a meal they also stop
blood sugars rising too quick.
Not too many, you will put in weight!!!
Flour.
Don’t eat white
flour. Use wholegrain
flour.
Feet
Moisturise feet whenever you remember.
This helps them a bit, and protects the skin.
Blood Pressure.
Buy a machine, a check it once a week.
Cocoa Powder
Cocoa is good for you (like red wine).
Rich in antioxidants.But not too much, and no sugar !
Testing blood sugars with a meter
Best time to test is
when you awake
before breakfast
2 hours after eating
bedtime
Smoking – Quit
Stress
No stress. It’s a killer !Learn to manage it – breathe deeply,
change your work patterns, get some advice or help!
BE AWARE OF STRESS! It can increase
blood sugars!
Food
Try to eat products that are wholegrain.
These will not increase
blood sugars so much as
non-wholegrain products.
Wholegrain
breads, flour, cereals,
crackers, crisps are available in wholegrain varieties.
Fruit Juice
No fruit juices from the shop – especially with added
sugars !
Eat raw fruit.
TeethBrush teeth twice a day.
Floss regularly (buy a flosser with a handle to help!)
High
blood sugars help cause gum disease.
Take care of your teeth and see your dentist regularly.
Vitamin D and SunshineSunshine helps your body make Vitamin D.
Get 20 min a day (but not between 11-4 in summer).
Vitamin D helps your immune system
and general health.
Relax?
Learn relaxation methods
Cinnamon might help lower blood glucose. Cinnamon helps with
insulin action in the body.CAUTION: Cinnamon may increase
the risk of bleeding when taken with drugs that
increase the risk of bleeding. Some examples include aspirin,
anticoagulants (“blood thinners”) such as warfarin (Coumadin®) or
heparin,
anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel (Plavix®), and non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®)
or naproxen (Naprosyn®, Aleve®).Source: http://www.wellness.com/reference/food/cinnamon-cinnamomum-spp/dosing-and-safety
Ground Ginger might help lower blood glucose.
Ginger helps with digestion and helps
food move down along
the digestive system quicker.
Ground Ginger from the supermarket is convenient.
But Tea made with fresh slices of ginger (5 min brew) is also fine.
CAUTION: Because ginger increases bile flow, it is contraindicated
in people with gallstonesSource: http://www.yourhealth.com.au/information-on-natural-medicine-herbs-detail.php?name=Ginger
PotatoesInstead of mashed
potatoes, have mashed cauliflower.
You can’t eat potatoes!
You can eat a sweet potato in place of a white
potato: they are low on the glycemic index scale.
Cholesterol
Exercise reduces it. 20 min walk 3-4 times a week good.
40 min even better.
Desserts after dinner/ Cakes at birthdays/ SweetsEver wondered where
all that extra weight came from over the years?
Probably from all those big servings of
sweets.
JUST A SMALL SPOONFULL PLEASE!
Footcare
Never walk barefoot. Never. Ever!
Sleep8 Hours a night please as part of a healthy
lifestyle is a must.
FibreTaken 20 min before a meal (for example Metamucil),may help
with blood glucose levels from going too high after food. Take
fibre supplements regularly.
FruitAs mentioned, eat
food with a low Glycaemic Index.Learn the Glycaemic (GI)
Index tables, and which fruits increase
blood sugar (the fruits with the biggest numbers are the
worst!). Eat in moderation.
Fruit Juice
Avoid all fruit juices. Always eat fruits raw and as whole pieces,
never juiced. Blood
sugar rises more slowly this way.
Food
Diabetics dont have a special DIET. They just have a BALANCED Diet,
but need to watch which foods they can eat, they need to watch
portion size, and how they combine
foods.
Footcare
Make sure footwear does not damage feet.
Wear socks and comfortable fitting shoes.
Sweets and Deserts
These can be eaten as part of a BALANCED DIET.
Very small quantities please.
Foods
Eat food with a low Glycaemic Index.Learn the Glycaemic (GI) Index
tables, and which
foods increase blood sugar (the
foods with the numbers are the worst!)See the Page on site
called: ‘Glycaemic Index’
See the Page on site called: ‘Diet In
Diabetes’
High Blood Pressure
Combined with diabetes, it can be very dangerous to your life! Learn
about high blood pressure and make sure yours is
controlled (diet, lifestyle, medicines etc).
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Dietician
See a dietician. They will analyse your
diet/
lifestyle and comment what your are doing right, wrong, or
how to improve… eg low salt substitutes, food types, preparation,
meal plans etc. They can really help with
Controlling overeating
Making better nutrition choices
Losing weight
Exercise
Make an ‘APPOINTMENT ‘ with YOURSELF
to go and EXERCISE
Pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the chest
Discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach
Shortness of breath
Breaking into a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness
Stroke Warning Signs
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially
on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or
coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
If you experience these symptoms above, do not hesitate. Phone an
ambulance immediately.
Lower Blood Sugar Tips Lower Blood Sugar Tips
Diet
Change Eating habits.
Diet and Exercise
changes will lower your
blood sugar. It’s a fact!
Weight loss
Increased Belly fat affects your
blood sugar levels.
Reduce belly fat for lower
blood sugar levels!
ExerciseEven 2 hours before or after a meal helps reduce blood
glucose.Even a 10 minute walk.Right after a meal a slow
‘stroll’ helps compensate for lack of insulin in Type 2s.
Talk to your doctor first!
Sugar
Brown sugar is not a healthy alternative (like brown
rice or brown
flour)
Food
Learn the Glycaemic Index (GI) value of
foods.
Eat foods with a LOW GI index value!!
This will help get your blood sugars down.See the ‘Glycaemic Index’
Page on this site.
Meal Spacing
Don’t eat all your
food in one or two big meals.
Eat more meals, smaller meals, spaced several hours apart.
Buy A Meter
If you search the web, you may even find one for free.
See which foods raise your
blood sugar levels the most.
Measure 2 hours after the START of a meal.
Look around this site for the numbers and
blood sugar levels you should aim for.
You dont have to measure all the time: one day
measure at lunch, on another day at dinner time, and on
another day breakfast time.This is what you should aim for
Fasting
blood sugar (glucose) of
4 – 7 mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl) (when you wake up)
Your blood glucose levels before meals should be between 4 and 7
mmol/l (72-126 mg/dl)
2 After the START OF meals: preferred levels are less
than 10 mmol/l or less than 180 mg/dl
To achieve very good
control (HbA1c
of 6.5-7.0%) you need a fasting pre-breakfast
glucose
less than 5.5 mmol/l (99 mg/dl ), pre-meal levels at other times
of less than 6.0 mmol/l (108 mg/dl )
and after-meal levels (2 hours after a meal) of less than 8.0
mmol/l (141 mg/dl).
Restaurant Eating
Try grilled fish, salads, bbq chicken with salad or vegetables,
steak and salad, seafood salad, scrambled eggs, poached eggs, pizza
- 1 slice of vegetarian if you really must,; sauces can be loaded
with fats and
sugars; ask for olive oil or vinegar dressings on salads
Meter
Wash hands before testing for
blood sugars. You may have traces of
food on your hands, which may contain
sugars. So you will get a higher (wrong) reading.
Not alcohol please, just mild soap and water.
Coffee
Reduce it, drink decaf, or even none at all!
It can raise
blood sugars.
Oil
Olive oil is a healthy option. Also healthy are avocados, raw nuts
and seeds such as peanuts and cashews. Not too much please
(remember, they are fats!).
Eat a few nuts daily.
Oil
Avoid eating foods which contain trans fats in the food label.
Olive oil DOES NOT contain TRANS FATS.
Meals
No big heavy meals please.
Break up your meals into smaller frequent meals, preferably 3 times
a day.
So
blood sugar levels will not rise too high!
High Blood Sugars in the Morning
Eat less at night time.
Exercise a bit at night.
Stress
Stress causes the liver to dump more
sugar into the bloodstream. Reduce it any way you can: help,
relaxation techniques, walk/exercise, get help.
Exercise
Resistance training and weight training increase muscle mass. This
leads to muscle ‘burning’ more
sugars on a daily basis. It also increases insulin
sensitivity (makes the insulin work better). Check with your Doctor
first!
WEIGHT LOSS
If you lose weight, your blood sugar levels will also
fall.Lose only 10% of your body weight and decrease your risk of
dangerous complications !
Sugar Substitutes
Use these instead of
sugar if you must.
A
dietician can advise the ideal ones.
Food
Golden Rule : ALWAYS have carbohydrates
mixed with protein (even better, add a LITTLE fat
as well !)
This stops blood sugars rising to quick.
FoodsA LITTLE bit of fat (oil, cheese, butter), vinegar (acidity)
and nuts (just a few) stop blood glucose from going too high after a
high
carbohydrate meal.
FoodsEat
food with a low Glycaemic Index.Learn the Glycaemic (GI)
Index tables, and which
foods increase blood sugar (the
foods with the numbers are the worst!)See the Page on site
called: ‘Glycaemic Index’
See the Page on site called: ‘Diet In
Diabetes’
Exercise
A bit here, 20 minutes, a bit there, another 10 minutes, it all
adds up and the end. Aim for 20 min to 1 hour a day !
Alcohol
In moderation or small amounts only please.
Exercise
A light 10 – 20 min casual stroll after meals can help keep after
meal blood sugars down.
Processed Meats
Minimise consumption please, especially hot dogs, bacon, salami or
sausage. White meat (chicken, turkey) or fish only please.
Soft Drinks
Stop drinking these.
Fasting Blood Sugars
Keep these low. So your
blood sugar levels won’t go so high after a meal.
Fats
Reduce animal fat consumption, found in meats, cheese and dairy
products. Get your fats from these (plant) sources – such olive
oil, nuts and avocados.
Carbohydrates
BAD: Reduce the consumption of ‘simple’
carbohydrates like white
flour
bread and white
rice.GOOD: Try brown (wholemeal
bread) or brown
rice. GOOD: Increase the consumption of complex
carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are slow to digest and have a
low glycemic index.
BAD: ‘simple’
carbohydrates: Table
sugar Corn syrup Fruit juice Candy Cake Bread made with
white flour Pasta made with white
flour Soda pop, such as Coke®, Pepsi®, Mountain Dew®, etc.
Candy All baked goods made with white flour Most packaged cereals.
Food
Please, no
potatoes, pizza, doughnuts,
chips french fries, fried chicken, processed foods (even
those containing vegetables), pies, cakes, white
flour goods, and products containing sugar.
Remember, eat complex
carbohydrates, wholegrain food products
(wholemeal/wholegrain
bread), wholemeal
flour, brown
rice, and you can eat
foods with a low GI (Glycaemic Index Value). Fish, chicken
and many vegetables (see above) are good.
Fibre
Eat fibre rich foods. This delays
sugar absorption into your bloodstream.
Water
Drink water. It dilutes the blood, lower blood sugar,
so Never be dehydrated!
Food
Avoid processed
foods.
They are high fat, high salt, usually high sugar. They are usually
low fibre. These will raise
blood sugars.
Food
Avoid FAST
foods.
They are high fat, high salt, usually high sugar. They are usually
low fibre. These will raise blood sugars.
Food
Add vinegar to salads etc.
This delays digestion and reduces rises in blood sugar.
Macaroni and cheese cooked with fat-free evaporated milk, low
fat cheese, and egg substitute
Mashed
potatoes made with trans-fat free margarine and fat-free
milk, or replace part of the potato with pureed cauliflower
Meatloaf made with ground turkey and egg substitute
Beef stew made with round cut beef, fewer
potatoes, and more non-starchy vegetables like carrots,
onions, green beans, and spinach.
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Type 2 Diabetes
is a common disease that is becoming even more prevalent with each
passing day. It is typically diagnosed in individuals after the age of
35 and is distinctly different in its cause from diabetes type 1.
Whereas people with type 1 are usually diagnosed before the age of 20
and have an inability to produce insulin, those with type 2 are able to
produce insulin but their bodies' are no longer reactive to it. Type 1
is typically caused by an autoimmune response in which the person's body
produces antibodies that attack the pancreas, the body's insulin
producer. Alternately, type 2 is often brought on by factors such as
poor dietary habits, obesity, and a lack of physical activity.
As both forms of diabetes work in very distinct manners, their
treatments vary drastically as well. Whereas those with diabetes type 1
are required to inject themselves with insulin when their
blood
sugar
gets too high, those with type 2 may never even need to take insulin.
Also, while both forms can benefit from a
healthy diet eaten on a
regular schedule, that is a main focus of treatment and management of
diabetes type 2.
Living a
healthier life has a higher likelihood of producing measurable
changes in those with
Diabetes 2.
Although not all doctors and researchers are in agreement as to whether
this disease is fully curable through changes in lifestyle alone, many
have seen a tremendous benefit in symptoms when eating a
healthier diet
and exercising more often. Those who start incorporating a variety of
whole foods, decreasing the amount of high sugar and high carbohydrate
foods, and increasing their activity level, will most likely see an
improvement in their overall
healthas well as the symptoms related to
their diabetes.
However, even though it might only be possible to cure
Type two Diabetes,
patients with diabetes type 1 can still benefit from eating a nutritious
diet and paying attention to portion sizes, as well as making sure to
eat on a regular basis without skipping meals. The good news is that,
by making manageable changes to one's diet and exercise routine, there
is a possibility of preventing a worsening of, or even reversing,
diabetes type 2. Adopting a diabetes diet is not complicated and can
benefit both those with diabetes as well as those without. By making
sure that you are eating mostly good, nutritious food, and maintaining a
proper weight, you can do your part in managing your diabetes.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Nutrition
Diabetes Diet - Nutrition That is Good for Your Overall
health
Adhering to a proper diabetes diet is not as complicated as it may
seem. In fact, the foods that you should be incorporating and avoiding
are also the ones that are
healthy for most anyone. Therefore, any
changes that you may be making will not only be good for your condition,
but for the overall well being of both you and your family. If you are
just starting out with these dietary alterations, it is important to
keep in mind that you are doing something very helpful for the future of
your
health.
The main difference between a
Type 2 Diabetes
diet and a normal healthy
diet is that the specific amounts of
carbohydrates eaten will need to be regulated more strictly. Although
the right balance and amounts of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are
important, the latter category is, by far, the most important to which
you should pay close attention. The reason for this is that, more than
any other type of food, they have a much larger effect on blood sugar
levels. When dealing with
Diabetes 2,
your primary focus should always be on keeping these levels as stable as
possible. Eating the right foods in the right quantities makes a big
difference when it comes to keeping them even.
To determine a food's effect on blood sugar, you should take note of its
glycemic index. This system ranks a variety of foods based on how
quickly they are digested and, thus, how much effect they have on one's
blood
sugar. A higher number indicates that the specific food will have
a larger impact. However, many high glycemic foods are typically foods
that are not the healthiest for us anyway and, therefore, should always
be consumed in moderation by anyone. This, once again, shows us that a
diabetes
diet is one that is universally healthy for the majority of
people
One very important part of a nutrition program for
Type two Diabetes
is making sure that you eat small to moderate amounts of good for you
foods on a regular basis. Skipping meals or waiting long periods of
time between eating can cause your blood sugar levels to go up and down
much more than they would if you, instead, stick to a set schedule of
meals and snacks. The amounts and times that you eat do not have to be
overly strict. However, following this tip, along with other guidelines
for a diabetes
diet, will help you manage your condition and keep you
and those around you healthy.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Control Type 2 Diabetes
What Causes Diabetes - The Role That Lifestyle Choices Play in The
Disease
Although there can be multiple reasons for developing
Type 2 Diabetes,
most commonly, what causes diabetes are poor lifestyle choices. Of
course, genetic predisposition plays a part, but the
diet that we choose
to eat and the activity level we keep up are, typically, the most
significant factors in determining the onset of this disease. Not to be
confused with diabetes type 1, type 2 usually develops later in life,
rather than someone being born with the condition. Therefore, it is
clear that the way we choose to live our lives plays an important role
in causing and, thus, preventing this disease.
Diabetes 2
is characterized by insulin resistance. This means that the body is no
longer able to recognize the insulin that the body is producing and,
thus, is unable to respond appropriately by delivering glucose to the
body's cells in order for them to function properly. Conversely, people
with diabetes type 1 are typically born with an inability to produce
insulin, or else develop it early on in life due to complications with
their autoimmune system. Although both conditions have a similar name,
this distinction shows that what causes diabetes is quite different
depending on which type with which you are dealing. Therefore, they are
both treated and managed quite differently as well.
A strong genetic link has been found in those with
Type two Diabetes.
However, many people question whether this link has more to do with
environment rather than inherent genes. Instead, many choose to focus
on other risk factors as possibly being what causes diabetes. Some of
these characteristics are things like high blood pressure and high
blood
fat levels. Interestingly, these 2 conditions are often found in those
with the other risk factors as well. These include a high fat
diet, a
high consumption of alcohol, and a sedentary lifestyle. All of these
characteristics play an important role in one's weight. Therefore,
being overweight also tends to be a defining characteristic of the
disease.
However, the good news about the many possible causes of this condition
is that, even if you have a history of diabetes in your family, you can
do your best to prevent it. Also, if you are currently diagnosed, you
can prevent it from worsening or, according to some, can even possibly
cure it if you make certain changes to your lifestyle. No matter what
causes diabetes, you can help manage the disease by making an effort to
live a healthier life.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Info
On Type 2 Diabetes
What Causes Diabetes - Possible Reasons for Insulin Resistance
Even though what causes diabetes is still somewhat open for debate,
there is strong speculation that heredity, or genetics, plays a large
role in its development. However, the lifestyle that one participates
in is also a widely accepted theory. Most often, the consensus tends to
be that, although one can be genetically predisposed to
Type 2 Diabetes,
it is how one chooses to life his/her life that typically ends up
determining if the disease will fully develop. If this is indeed the
case, as so many people tend to believe, it means that everyone has some
control over whether or not they develop this condition.
The risk factors associated with
Diabetes 2
that are not under our control are things such as our family's medical
history, our ethnicity, our age, or if we had a low birth weight. These
factors can set a foundation for the development of the disease later in
life. Therefore, it is even more important for people with these
characteristics to pay attention to their
health
and make a concerted
effort to maintain a good
diet, exercise, and stress management
routine. As many doctors believe that the way in which we choose to
live our lives can be what causes diabetes, it makes sense for everyone
to take the necessary precautions in order to stay healthy.
One of the major characteristics that are thought to be what causes
diabetes is being overweight. The reason that this is thought to be one
of the primary causes is because of the lifestyle choices that often
lead to this excess weight. These are things such as eating a high fat
diet, consuming large amounts of alcohol, and living a sedentary
lifestyle. Unhealthy choices, such as these, should be avoided by
everyone, but especially those with a genetic predisposition to diabetes
type 2.
Although the exact root of what leads to insulin resistance is not yet
known, this lack of sensitivity is what characterizes
Type two Diabetes.
However, controlling and preventing insulin resistance is not an
impossible task. By incorporating more vegetables, decreasing the
amount of high fat, high sugar foods you consume, and making an effort
to exercise more, you will be doing yourself a tremendous service when
it comes to managing this condition. Eating nutritious foods, avoiding
bad ones, and increasing activity levels do, indeed, have an effect on
insulin resistance. As this is the only agreed upon reason for what
causes diabetes, it is in your best interest to learn about how to most
effectively control it.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Information
What Causes Diabetes - A Hot Topic of Debate
What causes
Type 2 Diabetes
is still open for debate. While type 1 is known to be caused by an
autoimmune response in which antibodies attack the body's producer of
insulin, the pancreas, the exact cause of diabetes type 2 is not
universally agreed upon as of yet. Although it is known to be
characterized by insulin resistance, what leads our body to this
inability to process this insulin is still being discovered. However,
as many doctors and patients have come to realize that
diet and exercise
tends to play a large part in managing, or even eradicating, the
symptoms of the disease, it can be speculated that engaging in an
unhealthy lifestyle could be at the root of this condition.
Since insulin resistance is the foundation for
Diabetes 2,
many people are looking at what affects our ability to process the
substance. By discovering what sorts of things both negatively and
positively impact our body's sensitivity to insulin, many think that
this will lead us to uncover what causes diabetes. As an added benefit,
in doing so, we can also learn how to best treat, manage, as well as
prevent, this condition.
In studying the effects of various risk factors on our body's
sensitivity to insulin, researchers have noticed a strong correlation
between leading a healthy lifestyle and one's ability to process
insulin. Therefore, these same characteristics may, indeed, provide a
key as to what causes diabetes. The lifestyle choices that are
currently thought to play the biggest role in
Type two Diabetes
are also those that are typically associated with people that are
overweight. Therefore, people are still not sure if being overweight,
in and of itself, is a major cause, or if the poor choices that usually
go along with are the real culprit.
Of these lifestyle choices, what seem to be most significant are
diet,
activity level, and stress management. Eating foods that are high in
fat, sugars and
carbohydrates, and in large quantities, makes it nearly
impossible for one to maintain a steady blood sugar level. Maintaining
an even blood sugar level is key when it comes to managing diabetes type
2. Also, although it is not yet fully understood why, engaging in more
physical activity and making it a point to lower your stress levels can
also impact your body's sensitivity to insulin. Although what causes
diabetes is still not completely understood, research into the reasons
for its onset have led us to learn many ways that we can help prevent
and control it.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Info
What Causes Diabetes in the
USA – The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2
Type 2 Diabetesis one of the most
widespread diseases in the United States today. Adult individuals over
the age of 35 are usually the people diagnosed with this type of
diabetes. The causes are distinctly different from that of diabetes
type 1. Type 1 of the condition is usually diagnosed in people under
the age of 20, and is the result of the body’s inability to produce
insulin. Type 2 is when the body is no longer reactive to the hormone.
Diabetes type 1 is completely out of control of the victim because
something is inherently wrong with the person’s autoimmune response. On
the other hand, diabetes type 2 is caused by poor
dieting, obesity and
laziness.
Sadly, what causes
Diabetes 2are the habits that tend to be the exact lifestyle
that many Americans are living today. This is perhaps the reason why a
diabetes
diet is so important to understand and grasp before you get the
disease. You can help prevent the condition from ever getting its hold
on you and use such a
diet to assist you should you still contract
diabetes type 2. Simply living a healthier lifestyle can help prevent
the onset of diabetes type 2.
Along with the causes of
diabetes type 1 and type 2 being very different, treatments differ as
well. Those suffering from diabetes type 1 must inject insulin into
their bodies at regular intervals to regulate their blood sugar levels,
but a person with diabetes type 2 may never be required to treat their
condition with such a method. The main focus of diabetes type 2
treatments is to eat better and take proper medication to battle the
continuing development of the condition. Even though a proper diabetes
diet can help with diabetes type 1 as well, it is essential in battling
what causes diabetes of the second type.
Once
Type two Diabeteshas set in completely, there is no reversible
way to rid your body of the condition. You will have it for the
remainder of your life. However, you can still live a healthy and
enjoyable life with diabetes. Commencing on a new diabetes
diet regime
is your best method for fighting the condition. With proper
consultations with your doctor, you can be educated about what causes
diabetes, what a proper diabetes
diet can do to help you, and what
medications you may need to begin taking.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information About Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 – A Diabetes
Lifestyle in the UK
If you feel tired excessively,
need to use the bathroom frequently, find yourself drinking a lot of
water, end up eating in an effort to gain energy and are possibly losing
weight, you may be showing signs of diabetes. Both diabetes type 1 and
type 2 manifest themselves with these signs, but if you are an adult
over the age of 35, you are undoubtedly a victim of
Type 2 Diabetes. This is because diabetes type 2 is brought on
by poor lifestyle choices while diabetes type 1 manifests itself in
young adults and children who have problems producing insulin naturally
in their bodies.
Whatever the reason may be that
you have contracted
Diabetes 2, whether it be lack of exercise, poor
dietary habits,
obesity or all of the above, it is not the end of the world to live with
your condition. Living a diabetes lifestyle is one that is accomplished
by more than two million people in the UK and millions more around the
world. The first things you need to focus on are improving your
diet
and exercise. You are already facing a serious consequence of not
keeping up on your
health
through the years, but you can prevent your
condition from worsening by making a change now.
An easy form of exercise that
you can implement each day is walking for 10 to 20 minutes. Take the
stairs instead of the elevator and make a small change that will help
improve your condition. Exercise is undeniably important in
Type two Diabetespatients because it will help burn off the
sugar in your blood and keep it from spiking. Along with exercise
should come an improved
diet. Sugar, simple carbohydrates and salt will
all spike your
blood sugar, so avoid these with a diabetes
diet.
An improvement of your
diet and
exercise regimen is a way to handle your diabetes type 2, but it is also
a preventative measure. 90% of people who contract the condition in
later life are overweight and living sedentary lifestyles. Eating a
proper diabetes
diet will not be able to rid you of your condition once
you have developed it, but it can help you live a less debilitating
lifestyle once you have diabetes type 2. Make sure you eat five to six
small meals a day instead of three large ones and avoid stress to help
keep your
blood sugar levels normal.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information About Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 in India –
What Causes Diabetes and How Can it be Treated?
Millions of people are asking
what causes the diabetes they are suffering from and what they can do to
help treat their condition without putting a stopper in their everyday
lives. Diabetes type 1 is completely unpreventable, as it is caused
solely by a genetic disposition or another problem causing the body to
not produce insulin in the proper amounts or even at all. When beta
cells in the pancreas are destroyed, these creators of insulin can no
longer complete their job. Insulin counters the
glucose in your blood
every time you eat. Glucose is a form of sugar that is found in every
kind of food, not just sugar-laden candies and sweets.
Type 2 Diabetesis a different story.
This is brought on by years of living a sedentary lifestyle and poor
eating habits that lead to obesity. The resulting
Diabetes 2comes from the body’s eventual resistance to the
absorption of the essential insulin hormone. When insulin is not
properly absorbed, the glucose that enters the bloodstream from the
foods you eat is not able to be transported to cells that need the
glucose for energy. This results in high blood sugar levels and a lack
of energy in the person suffering from the condition.
If you suspect you have
Type two Diabetes, you should visit a doctor immediately to
receive any important medications to help you manage your condition. In
addition to help in the form of pills, you can make several lifestyle
changes to make your condition more manageable. If you are overweight,
work to lose some of the excess pounds. Being at a healthy weight will
help your body regulate sugar levels more effectively. A
diet high in
fiber with fruit, vegetables and whole grains should be implemented into
a diabetes
diet.
The worst thing a
Diabetic can
do is skip meals. Eat several times a day in smaller portions to help
your blood sugar remain more constant. Get rid of cakes, cookies and
candy, as these temptations can literally be fatal to someone with
diabetes type 2. Also avoid saturated fats found in cheese, butter and
creams. In addition to a proper diabetes
diet, you should also be
getting plenty of sleep. Oddly, this will actually help you in your
dieting efforts as studies show that adults who get less than eight
hours of sleep a night tend to eat more in an effort to feel more
energized.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information About Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 – Short and
Long Term Complications
There are many complications
associated with diabetes. Since what causes diabetes is directly
related to the
blood and the
blood effects everything in your body, it
is clear that the condition would be prone to complications. By keeping
your blood sugar levels as close to normal, or nonDiabetic, as you can,
you will avoid many of the harshest complications that come as a result
of the condition. There are different kinds of complications associated
with
Type 2 Diabetes, some of which are immediate and short term
while others occur after a lengthy time of having off kilter blood sugar
levels.
The only complications that are
reversible are the short term complications. Long term problems may not
be reversible, but you can prevent their onset all together if you keep
your diabetes
diet in effect and take proper care of yourself. If your
self control and level of personal responsibility are not where they
should be, you can choose to work closely with a doctor to keep your
blood sugars always under control. You do not want to face the further
developments in deteriorating health that often accompany
Diabetes 2if you can help it.
Several of the long term
complications of
Type two Diabetes, including kidney disease, nerve disease and
eye sight problems, are considered by professionals to be caused by
years of higher-than-normal blood
glucose levels. It may be difficult
to convince yourself of the importance of taking the necessary steps to
stave off what causes diabetes complications because they seem so far
off, but if you keep perspective, you will see the importance of
maintaining a strong diabetes diet and exercise program to keep your
blood sugars where they should be.
The fact that long term
complications can take ten years to manifest themselves sends some
diabetes type 2 patients into a false sense of calm. They imagine that
when these complications begin to arise, that is when they can change
their habits. Unfortunately, the people who have attempted this method
have set themselves up for imminent failure. Also, many people live for
years with diabetes type 2 before they are ever diagnosed, so the
ten-year time frame can actually turn out to be much shorter. This is
why doctors often begin to look for signs of complications immediately
upon diagnosis. Take control now to level out your blood sugars and
prevent many other diseases from getting a hold of you.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Info
Diabetes Type 2 in Canada –
An Increased Risk for Heart Disease
If you have either form of
diabetes, you are at a greater risk for heart disease or suffering from
a stroke.
Diabetics are more than two times as likely as the average
person to have a heart attack or stroke and two-thirds of people with
Type 2 Diabetesare killed from these or similar heart
conditions. These astounding figures have hopefully caught your
attention to the seriousness of the topic. Being a responsible
Diabetic
is much more than keeping control of your
blood sugar levels, though
this is imperative to your endurance with the condition. You must also
keep a lid on your cholesterol levels and blood pressure if you hope to
avoid heart disease.
More than 60,000 new cases of
diabetes develop yearly in Canada alone. 90% of these cases are
Diabetes 2. The condition is a lifelong hardship you will need
to learn to endure once you contract it. With proper education on the
subject, you can learn to thrive even in your condition and live life
not too differently from that of an average Canadian. Obviously,
though, you want to know how to prevent yourself from becoming one of
the two out of three
Diabetics who die from heart disease.
It is as easy as learning your
ABC’s. A stands for A1C, which is the average level your blood sugar is
at after a two or three-month period of time. The A1C should remain
under seven as much as possible. Test and record in writing what your
daily
blood sugar levels are so you can track your A1C. B stands for
blood pressure, which you can measure with your own blood pressure
cuff. It should stay below 130/80. C stands for cholesterol. The
purchase of a simple cholesterol testing kit can help you measure these
numbers as well. Your ABCs can be properly maintained by eating
healthily and exercising regularly.
Basically, as a person suffering
from
Type two Diabetes, you simply need to boost your level of health
and keep a more careful watch on your numbers. Everyone should be
striving to reach an optimum level of health for many reasons, one of
which can be to prevent the onset of diabetes.
Diabetics should avoid
alcohol and smoking, but these are general rules for overall good health
anyway. By knowing what you can eat as part of a diabetes diet, you can
prevent what causes diabetes from getting worse as you age.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information On Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 in the USA –
What Causes Diabetes?
The number of Americans
suffering from
Type 2 Diabetesis growing, even while more than 17 million
residents of the United States are already dealing with the condition.
In fact, it is estimated that over a million Americans, in addition to
the 17 million, are affected by diabetes type 2 and do not even know it
yet. More accurate causes for
Diabetes 2are being uncovered today, as it has been revealed
that eating too much sugar is not the sole or even the main cause of
contracting the condition. As you learn what causes diabetes, you can
be made aware of whether you are more susceptible of contracting it.
In addition to and much more
important in the diabetes diet equation than sugar consumption is fat
content and the stores of fat in the human body. This main reason of
what causes diabetes leads to a desensitization of insulin secretion of
the pancreas. This is the hormone that people with
Type two Diabetesmay be required to inject in themselves to
assist the body in utilizing
glucose and regulating blood sugar levels.
Too much fat blocks insulin from reaching important cells that need it
and therefore make the essential hormone unavailable to the body.
Diabetes type 2 is a serious
issue today because of its widespread effect on Americans and the people
of the whole world. It has no permanent cure, and people who have
diabetes will have it for the rest of their lives. The condition can be
managed with the use of medications and insulin injections, but
medications can have serious side effects. Even though the condition is
so serious, many people fail to recognize when they begin developing
symptoms. They ignore these symptoms and live in denial until it
becomes unbearable. Then, learning what causes diabetes will have come
too late.
This common mistake may be one
of the reasons Americans suffer so heavily from diabetes type 2. If you
suspect you are spotting the signs of diabetes and imagine that you
might be susceptible to the condition based on what causes diabetes, you
should contact your doctor immediately. Living in denial will not
improve anything but only allow the condition to gain a greater hold on
you. If you take matters into your own hands, you can get the help you
need and begin taking the steps to learn about the diabetes diet,
insulin and the medications you may need to begin taking.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Type
2 Diabetes Information
Diabetes Type 2 in the UK –
Living with Diabetes
No matter which type of diabetes
a person is suffering from, it is associated with a problem in the body
in regards to producing or using insulin properly to regular blood sugar
levels. This is a serious problem worldwide. More than two million
people have been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in the United Kingdom
alone. While the disease is a permanent, irreversible condition, you
can still enjoy a full, rewarding life with
Type 2 Diabetes. The key is to make dietary changes by
implementing a diabetes
diet into your everyday life. A poor diet,
obesity and lack of exercise is what causes diabetes type 2, so it is
sensible to expect that improving these aspects could help prevent your
condition from worsening.
The first key in implementing a
diabetes diet is to eat less simple carbohydrates, sugar and saturated
fat. These are the basic components of over processed foods that many
people in the modern world indulge in on a daily basis. It takes
discipline to cut out sugar and fat found in enriched white breads,
sweets and baked goods. If you fail to take the necessary steps in
controlling your
Diabetes 2, it could lead to your death, so the seriousness of
implementing a diabetes diet cannot be overlooked.
Even though your focus is on
cutting out several things from your diet, you are still left with some
delicious things to eat. In fact, your focus can be on eating more
complex
carbohydrates and whole grains found in many cereals and whole
wheat bread. Also, a small amount of high quality protein from lean
meats like fish and chicken should become a regular part of your
diabetes diet as well. Fresh fruit and vegetables are also important.
To sum it up, you should eliminate what your doctors have been telling
you for years to stop eating and begin a healthier diet full of higher
quality foods.
As you focus on eating the right
foods, you must also eat at the right times of the day. Think about
breaking up your traditional three meals a day into five or six. This
will help keep your
blood sugar from plummeting after too long without
food or spiking when you eat too much in one sitting. When you utilize
the advice of a diabetes
diet given here, you can still enjoy your life
day to day and help prevent your
Type two Diabetesfrom getting worse.
By
Dr Michael Hutch
Information On Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 in India –
What Causes Diabetes?
70% of the world’s cases of
Type 2 Diabetesare in low and middle income countries. The
estimations of people with diabetes type 2 in India range between 35 and
50.8 million people. This makes up one of the world’s largest diabetes
population, with China ranking closely at the top with an estimated 43.2
million patients. These numbers are stunning, but you must remember
that India is home to almost 1.2 billion people. With a little over 300
million residents of the United States, 17 million of which have
diabetes type 2, the density of those suffering in the US is 5% while 4%
of Indian residents currently have the condition.
These numbers given here are
only the people who have come forward and been diagnosed with a
problem. Millions more are suffering without a name to put to their
ailments. They may eventually be diagnosed, but because of the current
lack of accurate diagnoses, the numbers are never fully accurate. Since
Diabetes 2is so prevalent in every country of the world, you
begin to wonder what causes diabetes and why everyone does not simply
avoid the causes and remain free from the condition for the course of
their lives.
The answer to this is that there
is no way to simply avoid getting diabetes if you have a genetic
predisposition. In this case, however, most people are diagnosed with
diabetes type 1 as a young adult or even a child. It comes from an
inability to produce sufficient levels of insulin naturally.
Type two Diabetes is more preventable, though genetics do still
play a role. However, allowing yourself to live an inactive lifestyle
that includes a poor diet can lead to obesity, and 90% of
Diabetics are
obese. A sedentary lifestyle is a factor that is largely what causes
diabetes type 2. You also increase your likelihood of developing
diabetes as you age.
People are more prone to
developing diabetes type 2 if they naturally have a shortage of insulin
supply in their bodies. This is the genetic portion of what causes
diabetes. Over time, the body begins to respond less to the production
of insulin due to too much fat surrounding cells. Blood sugars remain
too high and symptoms begin to appear. They begin mildly with signs
like excessive need to use the restroom, sudden weight loss, lack of
energy and blurred vision. These are all direct results of off kilter
blood sugar levels.
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