Do not Be Keep in the Dark about Diabetes!!

Diabetes Awareness

A type 2 diabetes patient's body can not produce enough insulin or use it effectively. Human body can not move blood sugar into the cells without adequate production or use of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes and that can not cure for lifetime.

The real cause of type 2 diabetes is not identified till the time. However, diabetes appear because of genetic factor and obesity or physical inactivity, to bring on the disease. Although you can inherit a tendency to develop type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes may be prevented or controlled if you eliminate or reduce risk factors, particularly by losing weight and increasing exercise.

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include:

• Age – People age 45 or older are at higher risk for diabetes.
• Family history of diabetes
• Being overweight
• Not exercising regularly
• Race and ethnicity – Being a member of certain racial and ethnic groups increases the risk for type 2 diabetes. African-Americans, Hispanic Americans and American Indians are more prone to develop type 2 diabetes than white Americans. 
• Pregnancy
• History of gestational diabetes or giving birth to a baby who weighed more than 9 pounds
• A low level HDL (high-density lipoprotein – good cholesterol)

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Few ways to Avoid Complications of Diabetes...

1. Keep your blood pressure under control

About 25% of people with Type 1 diabetes and 80% of people with Type 2 diabetes have high blood pressure.Having diabetes raises your risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. If you have diabetes and high blood pressure together, your risk of health problems will be even more.

If you have diabetes, your doctor will want to be sure that your blood pressure is very well controlled. This means your blood pressure should be below 130 over 80.

2. If you drink alcohol, do so responsibly

There is no need for people with diabetes to give up alcohol simply because of their diabetes. Although alcohol does have an effect on blood sugar levels, with a few precautions and careful management, people with diabetes can also enjoy a drink.

3. Don't Smoke

Smoking is also proven to be a risk factor for insulin resistance. Patients who are insulin resistant cannot use their bodily insulin properly. Together with genetics and obesity, smoking is one of the risk factors for insulin resistance. Insulin resistance often leads to diabetes.

4. Pay attention to your feet

When you are at the risk of diabetes you need to take very good care of your feet every day.  If you do this then you can prevent serious complications.

Your feet are at risk because diabetes can cause damage to the nerves and the blood supply. 

5. Make a commitment to managing your diabetes

Food

Healthy eating is a cornerstone of healthy living. You need to follow healthy eating to manage diabetes, because foods affect your blood sugar levels. Its not based only on the type of foods but also how much you eat and the combinations of food types.

Exercise

Physical activity is an important part of diabetes management. When you do exercise, muscles of your body use sugar (glucose) for energy. This regular activity helps your body to use insulin more efficiently.

These factors work together to lower your blood sugar level. The more strenuous your workout, the longer the effect lasts. But even light activities such as housework, gardening or being on your feet for extended periods also can improve your blood sugar level.

Medication

Insulin and other diabetes medications are designed to lower your blood sugar levels when diet and exercise alone aren't sufficient for managing diabetes. But the effectiveness of these medications depends on the timing and size of the dose. Medications you take for conditions other than diabetes also can affect your blood sugar levels.

Illness

When you're sick, your body produces stress-related hormones that help your body fight the illness, but they can also raise your blood sugar level. Changes in your appetite and normal activity may also complicate diabetes management.

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