TYPE 2 DIABETES AVOIDING ITS’ CAUSES & USING HEALING SUPPORT SYSTEMS

INTRO

Each of us probably know someone who is struggling with Type 2 diabetes. So often we wish or pray there is something we can do to support them but end up being at a loss to help them. How do we help those we love incorporate healthy practices that will support or even alleviate this very dangerous health challenge that is generated from Type 2 diabetes?

WHAT IS TYPE 2 DIABETES?

Diabetes develops when the body is unable to make or use insulin to convert the sugar to energy. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder that develops due to the lack of insulin absorption into the body. The disease develops when the pancreas is not functioning fully. Rather than being removed from the bloods, sugar (glucose) accumulates in the bloodstream blocking the absorption of insulin. It is known as a silent killer because there are generally are not any predetermined indications that one actually has the dis-ease. The dis-ease is prevalent in some ethnic groups and older adults. Type 1 diabetes may affect all people, whereas Type 2 diabetes is higher in ethnic groups such as Asians, Native Americans, Hispanic and Latinos, African Americans and other people of color.

WHAT IS TYPE1 DIABETES

Type1 diabetes differs from Type 2 diabetes. In Type 1 diabetes the body does not make any insulin. It is considered as an autoimmune disease, which may develop through environmental or genetic factors. Type 2 diabetics cannot use the insulin that the body produces. Type 2 diabetes is generally caused by lifestyle factors such as family history, excess weight gain, genetically influenced or living a sedentary lifestyle.

CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS

See the list below to determine whether you are diabetic. Always check with your health practitioner for diagnosis if you have two or more of these symptoms.  

Here are a few symptoms: 

1)    A cut that heals very slowly

2)    Lack of energy or feeling tired

3)    Frequent thirst

4)    Blurry vision

5)    Frequent urination

6)    Constant heaving and/or nausea

7)     Feeling weak and tired

8)    Itchy, dry skin

9)    Losing weight

TYPE 2 DIABETES–PREVENTION AND TREATMENT USING HEALING SUPPORT SYSTEMS

THE DANGERS OF DIABETES

Diabetes is dangerous because there are no warning signs that indicate your blood sugar is high, or that the levels actually stays consistently high over the required glycemic levels. The American Diabetes Association suggests following this guide line – A1C: 7% or eAG: 154 mg/dl (milligrams per deciliter); levels before eating 70 – 130 mg/dl known as (preprandial plasma glucose); approximately 1-2 hours after eating meals readings should be less than 180 mg/dl (Postprandial plasma glucose).

PREVENTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

WEIGHT LOSS

Losing excess weight and fat may support lowering your blood sugar levels, reducing high blood pressure, increasing your energy, preventing the development of other health threatening complications.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention published an article encouraging weight loss for those struggling with Type 2 Diabetes. The article titled Prevent Diabetes: “Research studies have found that moderate weight loss and exercise can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes among adults at high-risk of diabetes.” The article continued to report “a study of 3,234 people at high risk for diabetes showed that people can delay and possibly prevent the disease by losing a small amount of  weight (5 to 7 percent of total body weight) through 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week and healthier eating.”

EXERCISE: Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by monitoring food intake, taking daily exercises and drinking adequate amounts of water daily.   Exercising will support weight, boost metabolism, control blood sugar, increase and enhance overall fitness levels.     

GETTING ENOUGH REST: Enjoying a good night’s sleep will support your immune system, control appetite, increase weight loss and boost concentration. 

CONCLUSION

Consistently high blood sugar or diabetes may lead to complications such as: high blood pressure, blindness, heart attacks, kidney disease, stroke and or amputation of the limbs. Children who are in an unhealthy environment or have family members who are diabetics are likely to develop this disease during puberty.

Getting checked and early detection by your health care practitioner could prevent many complications such as blindness.

If you are overweight or displaying any of the symptoms listed above, become proactive and learn the dos and don’ts of your health and wellness. Making a lifestyle change could change the outcome of becoming permanently afflicted with this disease.  

A regular Program exercise and diet is instrumental in preventing and managing Type 2 diabetes. Including a healthy diet of greens, vegetables, fish and chicken protein along with whole grain such as brown rice, quinoa, breads such as Ezekiel Sprouted Live breads, see complete list at http://festivepalate.com/welcome-to-festive-palate/healthy-food-choices-for-diabetes/  that will make for an extended, healthy life.

SUPPORT RESOURCES:

American Diabetes Association  http://www.diabetes.org/

http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/checking-your-blood-glucose.html

MAYO CLINIC  

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes-and-exercise/art-20045697

Jazz Fenton is a Health and Wellness Coach at http://www.jazzupyourlifenow.com/     - e-mail: jazz@jazzupyourlifenow.com

IT'S YOUR TIME

IT’S YOUR TIME

Did you know you have a health and wellness crew? Well you certainly do. How do I know this about you? Because each and every one of us has a health and wellness crew. We may not always be in touch with our team, we may not always hear our team but your team is always there waiting for you to engage them in your life to achieve your ultimate goal of obtaining strong health and wellness.

Why do you need to engage your health and wellness crew? Here are just a few questions that may support you to know what your next step on health and wellness should be.  

·         1). Do you know your body and how it works? Your body is equipped with five major components –

·         (a) your physical touch;

·          (b)  your sight to see the beauty of the world;

·         (c) to hear the sounds that permeate the world;

·         (d) to smell the essence of the roses;

·          (e) to taste the nourishment you eat and drink.

·         2). Do you acknowledge your emotions? There are four emotions that each of us share and often times these emotions dictate how we act and react and interact with others.

·          (a) have you ever felt afraid?

·         (b) are there times when you feel anger?

·          (c) are there occurrences in your life when you feel the exhilaration of joy?

·         (d) have you ever felt the bliss of being loved?

·         3). What are your thoughts toward yourself and others? Our emotions play a significant part to our mental wellbeing. 

·         (a) what do you know, how do you assess your knowledge?

·         (b) what is your attitude towards others as a whole?

·          (c) what are the thoughts that controls your beliefs?

·         (d) do you find yourself analyzing everyone and everything around you?

·         4). We are spirits living in a human body.

·         (a) what is your relationship with yourself?

·         (b) do you show your creativity?

·         (c) what is your life determination, your single mindedness?

·         (d) do you believe in a Higher Power?

·         (e) have you determined a relationship with that higher power?

It is important to place all of these aspects of harmony with each other for you to experience the euphoria of a whole life. If there is discord in one area this can affect other areas of life. For example being angry at someone can manifest a headache. In this your emotional beingness manifest in your physical beingness. If you become physically ill with perhaps a leg injury that renders you home bound this could lead you to depression as you become emotional about your physical state of being. For this reason all areas of your life must be in harmony with each other to be connected with the mind and body realm. Your body is connected to your feelings which are connected to your thoughts and certainly all are connected to your spirit. For this reason it is important to take the appropriate steps to insure your entire being-ness is in harmony.

You must take control of how you feel, how you look, how you view yourself, and trusting in the divinity within you to take you on this journey called life. Your body will not be able to maintain its wellness  without your input, as well as you will more than like not become ill without your input or your lack of participation. Whatever occurs or not occur is up to you. Everything you think, do, feel will decide what happens next in your well-being.

·         Your spirit needs quiet time to absorb the grace that is poured upon you and to clear your imaginative energies.

·         Your body needs well balanced nutrition to function optimally and physical exercises to strengthen your muscles, joints and bones, and absolutely enough rest to support complete rejuvenation.

 

·         A positive image of yourself, as well as an optimistic outlook, with vibrant prepared thinking and viewpoints will benefit your mental wellness.

·         Being open to say I’m sorry, or forgiving someone for the harm they caused you; to love and to show compassion; to become jovial and to experience happiness; and also to enjoy camaraderie relationships will definitely support your mental wellbeing.

So your challenge for this weekend is to take on these exercises, without judgment, simply allow yourself to experience the feelings. See what shows up. Take notes of your responses. See how far you are willing to go to get the answers that are buried deep inside. Take a few hours on Saturday. Get it done; your complete wellness is waiting for you to do what is beneficial for you. Then take a 40 minutes hot bath with Joy essential oil adding a few drops to Epsom salts and dilute in the bath water and listen to quiet relaxing music while enjoying your bath. Take a couple glasses of water with you to hydrate, rinse with cold water to close your pores and then allow your body to air dry. 

Then enhance your bath with a refreshing salad of fresh vegetables and a light dressing such as lemon with extra virgin olive oil, and then treat yourself by spending time with a loved one or a trusted friend doing something fun, like dancing in the park, taking a long scenic walk, getting on a swing and allowing yourself to fly high, or something you have been thinking of doing but haven’t taken the time yet. Let Saturday be your day, this is your time. Discover what it feels like to laugh freely, or to allow yourself to become vulnerable. Find out what makes you tick. What makes you who you are?  

Here’s to your discoveries. Enjoy!

Jazz Up Your Life Now Health and Wellness – www.jazzupyourlifenow.com

 

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