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So what should you watch for with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes?
All complications can hit anyone that has the disease.

Here is a list of potential complications:

vision problems, blindness, gum disease, heart attacks, heart disease, eating disorders, depression, weight gain, weight loss, excessive thirst, nerve damage, renal failure, circulation problems, and amputation.

If none of those is bad enough, diabetic coma is a severe complication.
The final one is death.
Which one do you want to experience?
If you know better, the answer is none.

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes often do not appear for years. They build gradually and don’t become apparent until they reach critical levels. If you have a family history of diabetes or are severely overweight, be on the lookout for these symptoms. The first one to consider is frequent urination and increased thirst. Your body automatically flushes the excess glucose out through the urine. As the glucose builds, the kidneys increase the amounts of urine to keep up. Urination requires fluids. The kidneys begin drawing on the body cells to keep the fluid levels up. This causes the increased thirst and the increased urges to urinate.

Another symptom set of type 2 diabetes is increased hunger and unexplained weight loss. Glucose is a major energy source cells use. They use insulin to convert the glucose into energy. With cells not converting the glucose efficiently, the cells call for more energy in the form of food. This triggers the increased hunger needs. Now, on the other hand, no matter how much extra you eat, your body’s cells are not getting the energy and nutrients they need. That triggers them to look elsewhere for energy. They begin to draw on the body’s stored fat for energy. They also can draw on the muscle cells. This begins an unexplained drop in weight.

As the body begins to deal with the excess glucose and lost energy,  it begins to affect other parts of the body. With type 2 diabetes, common symptoms include fatigue, blurred vision, sores that heal slowly, and more infections than normal. As the cells fight to get energy, it causes a person to feel depleted and tired. As the kidneys draw on the body’s fluids for urination, it depletes the amount of fluids in the eyes. This can lead to blurry vision. The fight for energy makes the body’s immune system begin to diminish. A small sore can take weeks to heal due to the depressed immunity. It also lets small common infections get out of control.

A common symptom that type 2 diabetes patients report are velvety dark skin patches in the folds of the body under the arm, in the groin area and around the neck. These patches go by the name of acanthosis nigricans. It is actually a marker to physicians that something may be wrong in the body. Keep your eye out for these symptoms to catch the disease before it becomes critical.

For example, in 2010, Diabetes is one of the most challenging public health problems and common chronic
diseases affecting Australians. The following points highlight diabetes as a healthpriority.
• Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are 3 times more likely to have
diabetes as are non-Aboriginal Australians
• Diabetes was responsible for 5.5% of the total burden of disease in 2003 (92% due to type 2 diabetes)
• In 2005, 3% of deaths in Australia were directly due to diabetes and it contributed to another 6% of deaths
• The proportion of people with diabetes doubled from the period 1989–1990 to the period 2004–2005
• Diabetes and the comorbities it can cause lead to a strong cost burden
• Between 2000–2001 and 2004–2005 the rate of hospitalisation due to diabetes increased by 35%
• More than half of the people with diagnosed diabetes also had a disability – 25%
considered diabetes as the main condition causing their disability
• Direct health expenditure on diabetes in 2004–2005 was $907 million

• Diabetes can have a strong impact on quality of life
• People with diabetes are more likely to rate their health as ‘fair’ or ‘poor’
• People with diabetes report higher levels of psychological distress

• 30% of men with self reported diabetes suffer from impotence
• Diabetes can cause complications
• People with diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack
• People with diabetes are three times as likely to have a stroke
• People with diabetes are more likely to have eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy, loss of vision)
• Diabetes is the most common cause of blindness in people over 60 years of age
• 2% of people with diabetes are completely or partially blind
• Diabetic nephropathy is responsible for nearly one-third of the people having treatment for endstage kidney disease (an increase of 28% in 4 years)
• Diabetes is the most common reason for commencing dialysis
• Diabetes can lead to nerve damage and possible leg or foot amputations in extreme cases
• Diabetes is the most common cause of nontraumatic lower limb amputation.

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Heart Attack Warning Signs

• 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.

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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).

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Examples of simple and complex carbohydrates

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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.

GOOD: ‘complex’ carbohydrates

• Sugar-free jello or hard candies (but always read the Nutrition Label on every food for serving size information)
• Sugar-free hot cocoa
• Fruit with cool whip
• Lower fat cookies like ginger snaps, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, animal crackers (again, observe serving size)
• No sugar added pudding or fudgsicles
• Eating very small portions of your favorite treat

When you want something salty and crunchy…

Instead of potato chips or tortilla chips, try:

• Low-sodium pretzels
• Air-popped popcorn
• Baked chips or baked tortilla chips
• Cut raw veggies with low fat dip, salsa, or low fat cream cheese
• Pickles

When you want something to drink…

Instead of soda or fruit punch, try:

• Diet soda
• Crystal light or other sugar-free beverages
• Seltzer with just an ounce or two of fruit juice
• Water with lemon juice

When you want fast food…

Instead of hamburgers or hotdogs, try:

• Grilled or broiled chicken sandwiches
• 1 slice of thin crust veggie pizza
• Low fat sub sandwiches

When you want “comfort food”…

Instead of high-fat, high-carb choices, try:

• 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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Complete Analysis of Diabetes

Diabetes  is a serious condition which can lead to serious disorders of the body. It does not have a simple or permanent cure yet, but it can certainly be controlled by lifestyle changes.  These changes include a healthy diet, eating plans, and regular physical activity or exercise.

What is Diabetes 2?

Diabetes is the result of high sugar (glucose) levels in the blood which occurs after eating many different types foods, but especially poor quality carbohydrates (in white flour, sugary sweets and in highly processed foods which contain little fibre; you need fibre in foods to help you slow down the rapid rate of sugar absorption from the intestines ‑otherwise blood sugar levels will rise too quickly!).  The high levels of sugar in the blood stream circulate around the body causing damage to all the major organs of the body including eyes, heart, kidneys, blood circulation system (arteries) and your sex organs.

There are two different types of Diabetes. This article is about Type ii Diabetes, the most common form of Diabetes. It is diagnosed with the help of a test called the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT).  In this test, the individual is provided with a sweet drink having 75 grams of sugar (glucose). After a period of two hours, a blood sample is taken for examination of the glucose level. If the result is 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l) or more, then you are a diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

Role of Diet:

You can certainly control Diabetes effectively with a good ‘diet plan’ which must include only minimal amounts of simple sugars (sweets) and simple carbohydrates (like white flour products). You now need to eat ‘complex’ carbohydrates such as wholegrain products (with plenty of fibre), vegetables (but not potatoes), beans and pulses (chickpeas, lentils and peas). Also, you need to change your eating habits by eating frequent smaller sized meals.  This will mean there will be smaller rises in your blood sugar levels after eating smaller sized meals (instead of  really big rises in blood glucose if you have only one or two really heavy (big) meals a day).  So, you should eat more of fresh vegetables and fruits while reducing the intake of white flour (although brown (wholemeal) flour is good), reduce white rice (although wholegrain brown rice is good) and foods high in fat (especially those with a lot of trans and saturated fats!). Avoid the intake of excessive oil and try to use olive oil instead of other forms of oils.  Even people who don’t have Diabetes should follow this eating plan as it is healthy and may even prevent the onset of Diabetes!

Lifestyle in Diabetes:

A healthy life style will surely help you to control Diabetes and its serious complications.

Firstly, do regular exercise (you can easily walk 10-20 minutes a day) to keep yourself fit and active, and also to burn and help your body reduce the sugar (glucose) levels in your blood. As mentioned, you need to change your life style by changing your eating habits. So, eat in smaller portions by dividing three big meals a day into six smaller meals. Change your menu to include lower amounts of simple carbohydrates, sugar and salt intake.

Keep a check of your blood sugar level regularly and avoid any large increases in blood glucose by eating correctly and by keeping yourself fit, healthy and active. Consult your dietitian and physician regularly with your sugar level records.

Exercise and Diabetes Control:

90 % of the individuals who have Type ii Diabetes are over weight according to research surveys. So, exercise has a great role to play in avoiding Diabetes, and controlling it once you get it.  Exercise will not only help you to maintain an ideal body weight but you will also gain the health benefits of being fit and active in your life! Do regular exercise in any form, preferably to a time schedule (10, 20 or 30 min) and building up to 30 min a day,  4-5 times a week.  But speak to your doctor before you begin!  Walking, jogging, swimming and yoga are good exercises to achieve the required level of physical activity to help you reduce your blood sugars!

Diabetes Prevention:

There is no permanent cure for Diabetes but you can help prevent or control it by a good diet plan, regular exercise, medication (if required) and avoiding all types of stress (which can increase your blood sugars!). So, eat a healthy and controlled diet with smaller portions, avoid stress, take any required medications and do exercise to enjoy life with Diabetes!

Type 2 Diabetes Info

Diabetes Types

There is no room for play when dealing with serious conditions like Diabetes. The right treatment should be taken right away in case that you find out that you suffer from this disease. Leave it untreated and it will lead to some very serious consequences, such as developing other health related conditions or even aggravated Diabetes. So it is really important to keep these aspects in mind and go see a doctor if you think there may be something wrong with you. There are still people out there who do not even know they have Diabetes, all this because they do not check with their doctor once in a while. You must be motivated enough to keep your good health the way you want it, just doing nothing is not enough! Just think that you double the chances of getting a heart related disease if you even have pre diabetes, which is just the first stage! It is very important to maintain a healthy eating routine, so that you consume little fat, salt and so on. So keep in mind that the right treatment is advised in the event that you are diagnosed with Diabetes. Keep reading and find out about the types of Diabetes and how you can treat Diabetes the right way.

The first type of Diabetes is Type 1. There are two types actually, Type 1 and Type 2. The Type 1 is sometimes known as Juvenile Diabetes because it oftentimes occurs early in a person’s life. It is caused by the fact that, for some reason, the body is unable to produce a sufficient quantity of insulin. Insulin represents a hormone which is responsible for clearing away and reducing the glucose from your blood, by moving glucose into the cells of the body (for example, the muscles) to provide your cells with the glucose and energy they need. The insufficient insulin level which occurs in Type 1 Diabetes is caused by the immune system, destroying whatever cells are producing insulin (located in your pancreas). The cells that are used to create the insulin are actually named beta cells, located in the pancreas. It is when the glucose remains in your blood, instead of getting inside the cells, that the serious problems of Diabetes occur.

The second type of Diabetes (Type ii Diabetes), represents a different metabolic disorder caused by the fact that, like Type 1 Diabetes, the body is not able to produce enough (or even use) insulin. This is a very common form of Diabetes; about 90% of the Diabetes patients out there suffer from this type. This disorder does not happen overnight like others, but it builds up over time and it usually hits you in your adult years. This is why it is so important to take regular annual Diabetes tests! You could be suffering from a low-level type of Diabetes (called pre Diabetes which eventually leads to full blown Diabetes) and you do not even know it, and if you leave it untreated, it will develop into Type ii Diabetes, which is the last and most serious form of Diabetes. There are many forms of treatment out there, but the most common and used treatment (only as a final resort, if changes in diet, exercise and body weight loss doesn’t work) is the administration of insulin into your system.

Information About Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Complications

Suffering from any of the complications of Diabetes can be a very difficult thing to go through. Even if you are one tough individual, it can be pretty devastating for you, and both your family and friends. This is why you must treat this condition (Diabetes) at the right time and not wait any longer! A very sad fact is that there are people out there in the world who do not even know they have Diabetes, even though they do. Poor availability of diabetes information on Diabetes and lack of education on other health topics and not going for regular examinations is usually the reason! There are however many ways in which Diabetes can be prevented. Read on further and find out some of them. By the end of this article, we hope that you learn something useful and put it to good use, because your good health is one of the most important things you have.

 It is a proven fact that people who suffer from Diabetes also have a very high risk of developing other health conditions, such as heart attack or stroke.  It is even worse for you if you develop Diabetes and already suffer from other existing conditions. Another proven fact is that most of the people who suffer a heart attack (or develop various other kinds of heart disease) are the ones that also suffer from Diabetes. It is very important that you go to a doctor and have a blood test performed in order to find out if you have Diabetes. If you suspect that you may get Diabetes (but do not have it), then the right thing to do is to take a step in the right direction in order to never develop it in your life. This includes undertaking physical exercise or sport, eating healthy foods and eating the right portion sizes, and losing any bad habits such as smoking and excessive drinking.

An awful heart disease we hear about is coronary artery disease (CAD). This condition occurs when the blood vessels

 in the heart are blocked, or narrowed down. This is the most common condition that people who have Diabetes develop, because fat deposits in the walls of these vessels, blocking them, and their correct functioning is no longer a possible option. Imagine what this can lead to if it is left untreated. If you feel any heart related problems or pain in the chest area, then immediately go see a doctor to find out exactly what is wrong, because it can be fatal! It can lead to a heart attack, which is very possible considering the fact that the blood supply to your heart becomes less and less, as more and more fat deposits into the blood vessels. A stroke is another possibility, and this happens when vessels are suddenly blocked, either by fat or by blood clots.

The truth is that no one deserves to go through this, but life does not work that way. If you do not take good care of your ‘mind, body and health,’ you basically increase the chances of developing conditions like this one.

Type 2 Diabetes Information

Diabetes Blood Testing

Unfortunately, there are still people who do not yet even know they have Diabetes. There are some easy steps that you can take in order to find out. This is extremely important for your health. So if you think you may have Diabetes, it is vital to do the right tests. Having  ‘annual check-ups’ is a must, so speak with your doctor. The tests are available at just about any clinic. These tests will help determine the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood, so you can order an annual FBS (which stands for Fasting Blood Sugar), an OGTT (meaning Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) and a few other tests that will help you determine if you suffer (or about to suffer) from Diabetes. Read on further and find out what these tests actually mean and what symptoms (of high blood sugar levels) a Diabetes patient actually has.

The first test, the FBS or Fasting Blood Sugar test can determine exactly what its name suggests: the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. If the results tell you that you have between 72 - 99 mg/dl (or 4 – 5.5 mmol/l), then there is no real reason to worry as these are normal results. To put it more simply, if you get these values, your blood sugar is normal. However, you may get slightly higher values between 100 -126 mg/dl (5.6 - 7 mmol/l). This means that you will have been diagnosed with
pre Diabetes. This means that you have sugar (glucose) in your blood above normal and if you leave this untreated, it can evolve into Type ii Diabetes. There are also individuals in which this test will give a value above 126 mg/dl (7 mmol/l).  In these cases the person is almost surely likely to be suffering from Type ii Diabetes and seeking immediate medical help is advised. To make sure a correct diagnosis is made, doctors advise taking the test twice, on two different occasions, to make sure that both tests give the same blood glucose values so a correct diagnosis can be made.

The second type of test we mentioned is the OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test). It is basically an oral glucose test in which you will be given a small amount of sugar (glucose) for you to drink. After two hours, a sample of your blood is collected and analyzed in order to check your blood glucose level. Anything above 140 mg/dl (7.7 mmol/l) is not considered a normal value, meaning that you have an unhealthy glucose tolerance and this could be a clear sign of pre-Diabetes. In some other cases the results show a value of over 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l). In these cases the patient is diagnosed with Type ii Diabetes.

Type ii Diabetes can be a very serious and dangerous disease, especially if you are already suffering from other chronic diseases. It can be very dangerous in many cases, so changes in diet, lifestyle, undertaking exercise, or taking the right medication is a must!

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Preventing Diabetes

Even if you do not suffer from Diabetes (which can be a very difficult condition to manage) it is very important for your well being to take the right measures in order to remain healthy and to prevent it. There are some easy steps you can take in order to achieve this, such as adopting and maintaining a healthy life style. Not only will this reduce the risk of developing the condition of Diabetes, which can come in many forms, but it can also prevent other serious conditions such as heart disease. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can mean many things, but the good news is that there is really no need to exaggerate anything to achieve this. It just basically means eating healthy (maintaining a healthy diet), keeping your weight to a normal level for your height (you can find lots of diabetes information on this on the web, such as charts), undertaking exercise and sport (even if you are not very fit as a person, a simple everyday walk can mean a lot for your health!), quitting bad habits (such as smoking or excessive drinking ) and reducing your exposure to stress (this means trying to fix and addressing any aspect of your life that causes stress for you, within the limits of possibility of course!). It is also OK for your new and healthy lifestyle to continually change, improve and adapt (depending on your knowledge, requirements, resources and time) as you learn how to properly make changes for the better. However don’t start something and then quit (or not stick with the plan).  New technology advances and new health discoveries will help surely help you with this (if you choose to go down this path). It is crucial that you learn anything you can about different aspects of positive lifestyles and adapt to it! Like we said in the beginning, do not exaggerate anything and only do things that you feel comfortable with. 

Eating healthy foods is an easy step to start with. This means that you should minimize fast-food, junk-food, and not too many sugary sweets please; they can have a nasty effect on your health and blood sugars (glucose) if they are consumed over a long periods of time. Medical research has shown that by adopting a healthy diet you greatly reduce the risks of developing various conditions, especially the chronic diseases such as Diabetes. Choose a healthy diet that includes a large amount of fruit and vegetables, which contain the important fibre you need to lower the rate (or slow down) sugar (glucose) absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, so your blood glucose levels don’t rise too quickly! It is also very important to consume vegetables as they are (raw) and try not to overcook them as they lose all their wonderful healthy nutrients. A good healthy diet is also one that contains low fat, low salt low cholesterol and low saturated fat (less than 6 g per 100g). The cholesterol is a major factor for heart disease not helped by too many fast-food type of meals. Always be well informed of the nutritional content when consuming new types (and old types!) of food; again there is a lot of useful diabetes information on this topic out there.

It is equally important to maintain a normal healthy weight for your body. It is proven and you surely know this by now, that excess body fat often times leads to heart (cardiovascular) conditions and other health problems, such as Type 2 Diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Type 2 Diabetes Information

Useful Information about Type ii Diabetes

Millions of people around the world have been diagnosed with diabetes (but many others don’t even yet know they have it!).  This condition has no cure but fortunately it can be controlled successfully with a little bit of attention and a little bit of hard work. This article is about Type ii Diabetes and it will surely guide you towards the important aspects of controlling this condition. After reading this article you will see that you can surely get on with your life’s daily activities and control your blood sugar levels with the help of a suggested diet plan and the introduction of physical activity and exercise.

Diabetes Education about type 2:

Diabetes is a condition in which there is an excess amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Diabetes  is the result of high glucose in the blood which can occur after eating many different types foods, but especially poor quality carbohydrates (from white flour, sugary sweets, and from highly processed foods which contain little fibre; you need fibre in your foods to help slow down the rapid rate of sugar absorption from the intestines  ‑otherwise blood sugar levels will rise too quickly!). 

There are different types of Diabetes  and this article will highlight Type ii Diabetes. Diagnosis of Type ii Diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, is confirmed with the help of a test called the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT).  In this test the patient is provided with a drink having 75 grams of sugar (glucose). After a period of two hours, a blood sample is taken for examination of the blood glucose level. If the result is 11 mmol/l (200 mg/dl) or more, then a diagnosis Type ii Diabetes is confirmed.

Diet in Diabetes:

You can certainly control Diabetes  effectively with a diet and eating plan which must include only minimal amounts of simple sugars (sweets) and simple carbohydrates (white flour products). You now need to eat ‘complex’ carbohydrates such as wholegrain products (with plenty of fibre), vegetables (but not potatoes), beans and pulses (chickpeas, lentils and peas). Also, you need to change your eating habits by eating frequently and eating smaller sized meals.  This will mean that there are smaller rises in your blood sugar after these smaller meals (instead of really big rises in blood glucose if you have only one or two really heavy (big) meals a day).  So, you should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables while reducing the intake of white flour (although brown (wholemeal) flour is good), reducing white rice (although wholegrain brown rice is good) and reducing foods high in fat (especially with a lot of trans and saturated fats!). Avoid the intake of excessive oils and try to use olive oil instead of other forms of oils. 

Even people who don’t have diabetes should follow this eating plan as it is healthy and may even prevent the onset of diabetes!

Lifestyle Changes:

A healthy lifestyle will surely help you to control diabetes and its serious complications.

Firstly, do regular exercise (you can easily walk 10-20 minutes a day) to keep yourself fit and active, and also to burn and help your body reduce the sugar (glucose) levels in your blood. You also need to change your life style by modifying your eating habits.  Eat smaller portions by dividing three big meals a day into six smaller ones. Alter your menu to include a smaller amounts of simple carbohydrates (like white flour, sugary sweets and white rice) and also include less sugar and salt intake as well.

Keep a check on your blood glucose levels regularly.  Try to avoid any sudden large increases in your blood glucose by eating correctly and keeping yourself fit and healthy (by keeping active). Consult your dietitian and physician regularly with your blood sugar level records.

Your lifestyle plays a vital role in determining and controlling you blood sugar levels. So change your lifestyle by changing your meal quality and quantities. Eat smaller portions. Also try to reduce the amount of calories and the level of simple carbohydrates. And do regular exercise to keep yourself fit and active!

Role of Exercise in Diabetes:

90 % of the individuals who have Type 2 Diabetes  are over weight according to research surveys. So exercise has a great role to play in avoiding diabetes, or controlling it once you get it!  Exercise will not only help you to maintain an ideal body weight but you will also gain the health benefits of being fit and active in life. Do regular exercise in any form, preferably to a time schedule (10, 20 or 30 min) and building up to 30 min a day,  4-5 times a week.  But speak to your doctor before you begin any exercise plan!  Walking, jogging, swimming and yoga are good exercises to help achieve the required level of physical activity to help you reduce your blood sugars!

Exercise will surely help you to control your cholesterol level and it will certainly also help you control your body weight.

Prevention of Diabetes:

Type 2 Diabetes  can be prevented in 60 % of cases by simply altering your lifestyle by incorporating good habits such as eating a balanced diet, maintaining a close to ideal body weight and undertaking regular physical activity and exercise! So, eat a healthy and controlled diet with smaller portions, avoid stress (which can increase your blood sugars) take any of the required medications and do regular exercise to enjoy life with diabetes!

Information About Type 2 Diabetes

Why so many people have diabetes and how many people
have diabetes around the world?

 Diabetes is a serious disease and it is spreading more and more every year around the whole world.
There are two types. Type 2 Diabetes can possibly be prevented but Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented at this stage.
Almost 230 million people around the world have diabetes, almost 6% of the world's adult population with 90 % having Type 2 Diabetes.

 Reasons for the onset of Type 2 Diabetes:

There may be many reasons for the onset of diabetes.
Some are highlighted as follows:

·   If you have family history of diabetes, then there is a greater risk that you may also get this condition.

·   Aging is another factor.  At an age of 45 years and above, the chances of getting this condition are also higher (however, younger people are also now being commonly diagnosed).

·   If you develop ‘resistance’ to insulin, you may also eventually be prone to diabetes. 

·   Insulin resistance can sometimes be a part of a syndrome which includes high blood pressure, obesity (especially midline obesity, around the waist), cholesterol abnormalities and an increased risk for blood clotting.

·   This syndrome is now known as metabolic syndrome but can also be known as syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome. Those with this combination of symptoms are most often observed to be overweight or obese.

Symptoms of Diabetes:

The following are some common symptoms of diabetes:

·   Feeling of extreme thirst and hunger

·   More frequent urination

·   Slow healing of wounds

·   Sudden weight loss

·   Dryness and itching on skin

·   Fatigue

·   Frequent yeast infections on different parts of body

Living with Type 2 Diabetes:

It is true that there is no permanent cure for diabetes at this stage, but you can still live a healthy life with diabetes. What you need to do is change your eating habits by eating less simple carbohydrates, less simple sugars and less saturated fat; and focusing more on the consumption of complex carbohydrates, wholegrains, small amounts of quality protein and consuming the right fresh fruits and vegetables. You must also change your lifestyle by dividing your three big meals into of 5-6 meals small ones per day. Regular exercise is a must to avoid both the  body weight increases and to help to control blood sugar rises (which often occurs in diabetes).

You must also  keep a regular record of your blood sugar levels and consult with your physician and dietitian regularly. Closely follow any prescribed medication regimes they give you and avoid any delays in any of the various health checks and treatments you are prescribed or require (such as eye and foot checkups etc).

Doing all this will help you enjoy life with diabetes!

About the Author
 

The Author Dr Michael Hutch is a Type 3 Diabetic  (I have family and friends with Type I and Type II diabetes which I have helped for over 20 years).

I studied for a PhD in Medicine from an Australian University in the 1980s and  have also taught medical students about medicines.

I have also worked in the Pharmaceutical drug industry for over a decade as well as for several years in the Government's Drug safety programme.
I may be  Contacted by Email. 

Diet For Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Diet - The Role That it Plays in
Diabetes Type 2

Although the complete reversal of Type 2 Diabetes through diet alone is still open for debate, it is widely that accepted that adhering to a diabetes diet plays an important part in managing the disease.  The foods that one does and does not eat play a crucial role in his/her overall health as well as keeping the disease at bay.  Whether your goal is to attempt to eradicate your symptoms altogether or to simply slow the progression of them, everyone with diabetes should play close attention to composition of their diet. 

As the role that our diet plays in prevention, as well as onset of Diabetes 2, is well known it would stand to reason that it will greatly impact the effect the disease has on someone as well.  Interestingly, although type 2 is much more dependent and responsive to a diabetes diet, type 1 can be managed to some degree through nutrition as well.  Exercise is also said to have a significant impact on both types as well.  This makes it clear that a healthy lifestyle, as a whole, can do a great deal to improve, and possibly eliminate, Type 2 Diabetes.

First and foremost, if weight is currently an issue, there should be a focus on reduction.  Being overweight is one of the primary risk factors in developing Type two Diabetesand can play a big part in its progression.  It is never too late to start improving your diet and maintaining a healthy weight, but the earlier you start making improvements, the better off you will be.  Any adjustments you can make to lower your body fat through a diabetes diet and exercise will greatly serve you by keeping the severity and incidence of your symptoms at bay. 

Proper nutrition for diabetes type 2 involves a well balanced diet.  This diet should include a variety of vegetables and whole grains that are low on the glycemic index.  Focusing on slow burning carbohydrates instead of high glycemic ones will help you manage your blood sugar level and keep it on an even keel.  You should also make sure to include mostly healthy, unsaturated fats, instead of relying on trans and saturated fats that can negatively impact cholesterol levels.  Focusing on incorporating a bit of protein at every meal also will help in maintaining your health and an even level of blood sugar.  Making sure to moderate these few components will result in a healthy diabetes diet that will lessen the effects and help delay the progression of the disease. 

Type 2 Diabetes Diet

Diabetes Diet - Learn to Eat Your Usual Foods While Managing Your Disease

Although adhering to a Type 2 Diabetes diet may seem like a big adjustment, you can learn ways to incorporate most of your favorite foods in a way that does not negatively affect your condition.  Of course, the main focus for any disease should always be to maintain a healthful diet as much as possible.  However, that does not mean that you cannot learn to enjoy a variety of foods in moderation.  Learning about various foods and their effects on your health and blood sugar levels will allow you to find ways to incorporate them into your routine. 

You should always check with your physician regarding any changes to your diet, especially when dealing with a medical condition so heavily impacted by food choices.  However, once you have taken the necessary precautions you can begin to learn the right ways to make your favorite foods a part of your nutrition plan.  Even foods like alcohol and sugar can be incorporated as long as they are eaten in small enough quantities and at the right times.  It might take a bit of practice to figure out the specific amounts of these substances that you are able to tolerate, but this assessment will go a long way in making your Diabetes 2 diet work into your particular lifestyle. 

Alcohol and table sugar are two substances that are often completely avoided by Diabetics.  However, the majority of people would like to indulge in them every so often.  As they can have a significant impact on blood sugar levels, these items need to be consumed much more mindfully than many others.  When choosing to drink alcohol, it is important to make sure to imbibe only occasionally and only when your blood sugar levels are extremely stable.  However, if you take these precautions and have gotten the ok from your doctor, you should be able to fit it into your own diabetes diet. 

Sugar is another substance that can cause a significant spike in blood sugar.  Therefore, many people avoid it altogether.  However, as sugar is a form of carbohydrate, it has virtually the same effect as eating a carb of a similar quantity.  The most important rule of thumb when consuming sugar, if you have diabetes type 2, is to keep your portions small and to balance the rest of your food choices.  This means that you should forgo having another form of starch when eating a food containing sugar.  It might take a bit of effort, but you can soon learn to incorporate your favorite foods into your Type two Diabetes diet. 

Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Type 2 - Doing Your Part in Controlling Your Condition

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition that can oftentimes be managed through good diet and exercise alone.  Although medication is sometimes required, there is a lot that you can do to prevent further complications and to hold off on prescription treatment for as long as possible.  Much more than diabetes type 1, type 2 is highly responsive to lifestyle changes.  Especially if one has been indulging in a diet of high fat, high sugar foods and has not been committed to exercise in the past, they will very likely see a vast improvement once they make some positive changes. 

Diabetes 2 is characterized by the body's inability to properly process insulin.  Insulin is produced by the pancreas and plays a vital role in maintaining an even blood sugar level.  When food is eaten, insulin is produced and then signals sugar to be taken out of the bloodstream in order to be put into the body's cells.  Both forms of diabetes are due to a malfunction of this system, but in very different ways.  Diabetes type 1 occurs when someone's body is unable to produce insulin.  Because of this, they are routinely required to administer the substance in order to make up for their insufficiency.  This keeps the whole system running smoothly.

However, Type two Diabetes is quite different.  With this condition, one's is able to produce insulin, but the body does not properly recognize it.  Therefore, one's blood sugar level never gets regulated as it does not get the signal to transfer the sugar from the blood stream to the cells.  Although heredity can play a part in the predisposition to this disease, it is, more often than not, poor lifestyle choices that are responsible for its development.  Luckily, this also means that it is more controllable and preventable as well. 

Especially if you have genetic risk factors, such as a medical history of diabetes, if you are over 35 years old, or had a low birth weight, it is important to pay attention to the foods that you eat and to maintain a healthy weight.  More than anything else, committing to healthy food and lifestyle choices can help in regulating and possibly even curing the disease.  Although the exact cause is not yet known, it is well documented that leading a healthier life which includes a nutritious diet as well as a good amount of exercise, allows you to have a great amount of control over preventing and managing diabetes type 2. 

Controlling Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Type 2 - Your Choices and the Effect They Have on Your health

A diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes does not need to lead to a feeling of hopelessness.  In fact, it is a condition that is usually able to be controlled, in a large part, by little choices that you make in your day to day life.  Although a few of the changes will take some getting used to, for the most part, they are very manageable.  The alterations to your diet and lifestyle that work to manage or prevent diabetes are ones that can benefit most anyone, regardless of their current state of health.  By taking control of your health, you can do yourself a tremendous service in helping to lessen the current and future symptoms of this disease. 

As Diabetes 2 is defined by the body's resistance to the insulin it produces, managing the condition must be done through methods of controlling blood sugar and insulin levels as much as possible.  The reason for this is that insulin is the substance that our body uses in order to take sugar out of our blood stream in order to deliver it to the cells that need it.  This process results in lowering our levels of blood sugar.  However, when the body does not recognize insulin, you are subject to perpetually elevated blood sugar levels. 

Although some people feel that this condition is best treated by supplementing your body's own insulin production, many others feel that this is an ineffective way to treat diabetes type 2.  The reasoning for this is that if the body is not sensitive to it in the first place that any additional insulin will be ignored as well.  Therefore, there are a good amount of people that choose to focus on maintaining an even blood sugar level through diet and exercise choices, instead of through medication. 

Exercise is said to aid the body in its sensitivity to insulin.  However, whether or not this is true, it also serves another important purpose.  Type two Diabetes is often found as having a strong link to excess weight.   Therefore, employing weight reduction methods, such as proper diet and exercise, can go a long way in reducing your risk for the disease.  These methods can work on their own, as well as lessening your disposition towards the condition due to being overweight.  Adhering to a healthy diabetes diet is another key component in taking control of the disease.  Finding an appropriate routine that you can live with will help you best manage your diabetes type 2 and help prevent future complications.

Diabetes Type 2 Diet

Diabetes Type 2 - The Role That Diet Plays

Type 2 Diabetes is defined by someone's inability to process insulin properly.  Insulin is a substance produced by the pancreas that helps the body maintain a steady blood sugar level and bring energy to the cells that need it.  However, when the body is no longer sensitive to insulin, people have a difficult time maintaining an even level of blood sugar.  Unlike diabetes type 1, type 2 is usually less responsive to doses of supplemental insulin.  Although it is sometimes prescribed, if the body is not recognizing it, adding additional amounts are not always an effective treatment. 

However, even though medication is not always a good choice for treatment, there are actually many things that a person can do on his/her to help manage Diabetes 2.  Although not as easy as taking a dose of medication, making healthy changes to your diet and exercise routine are a much more cost effective and long lasting treatment option.  Although there is no uniformly accepted cure for diabetes, many physicians and researchers alike do realize the role that nutrition and maintaining a proper weight play in keeping their patients healthy.

To best manage your condition, adhering to an appropriate diabetes diet is absolutely essential.  No matter where you are in the course of the disease, whether having just been diagnosed, or having lived with Type two Diabetes for awhile, it is always a good idea to find out what sorts of foods have the largest effect on your blood sugar levels.  The most useful and easy way to do this is to pay attention to a food's glycemic index.  This number indicates how quickly it is processed by the body and, therefore, how much of an effect it has on the level of your blood sugar. 

Although cutting out high glycemic foods might not be absolutely necessary, it is a good idea to avoid them whenever you can and to learn ways to prevent the large insulin spike associated with them.  For example, many doctors advocate making sure that you make sure to pair a protein rich food along with a more high carbohydrate food in order to counteract the high glycemic load of a carb-laden item.  Another important tip is to make sure to eat regularly throughout the day without going too long between meals and to make sure to eat only small to moderate amounts of food at each meal or snack.  Learning about various dietary tactics such as these will go a long way in helping to manage your diabetes type 2.