Friday, April 25, 2014

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/

MAYO CLINIC  

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





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