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