Type 2 diabetes: non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, is a disease that occurs when the body has no problem in insulin production, there is no shortage of insulin in this disease.A healthy individual produces approximately 31 units of insulin each day, a person with Type 2 diabetes may secrete as much as 114 units.
It is therefore important and necessary to set the facts apart from the myths about the common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes raising the alarms on having type 2 diabetes.
Fact #1: Diabetes has no treatment.
Obesity, or too high a proportion of fat in the body tissues, is associated with marked insulin resistance. Where this weight is carried is also a factor, fat accumulated in the abdominal area giving a much greater risk. Excess fat prevents the insulin from entering the body's cells and makes the body resistant to it.
Maintain a physically active lifestyle to keep a healthy body weight. Turn too much television watching into physically demanding activities like getting into sports or enrolling into a fitness center.
There are numerous researchers and scientific organizations that are constantly trying to help us understand information on type 2 diabetes. It is a fact however that more studies need to be conducted to fully understand the disease.
Inactivity or a very low-level of activity contributes to insulin resistance and may bring on Type 2 diabetes in some people. As well, inactivity often leads to obesity which compounds the risk.
Cut out excess fatty and oily food to help stop obesity and to prevent Type 2 diabetes as well. It is important to educate yourself on what food to avoid and what to eat to keep this form of diabetes away.
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Eating high calorie or sugar rich food like cakes and chocolates too often can lead to diabetes. Replace them with more nutritious deserts like oranges, berries and other citrus fruits.
Fact #4: Not all fruits are good for diabetes.
Refined carbohydrates are rich in sugar, too. When a carbohydrate is ingested, it breaks down into sugar. Carbohydrates provide energy.
Whole wheat, oats, barley, red rice, brown rice, millet and wheat berries are better substitutes to white pasta and white bread. They contain fibers that flush out harmful toxins in the body while giving energy to the body.
Although medical conditions can be embarrassing and personal, it is important for people with diabetes to let family and close friends know they have the disease. People who care can be a means of emotional support and encouragement to stay on track with diet and exercise.
Consult a family doctor to learn about your family health history to stop diabetes from running in your family.
Although there are some ethnicities that are more prone to developing Type 2 diabetes, it does not have to be a foregone conclusion just because you are African-American, Native American or Latino.
The name and telephone number of the patient's doctor should also be posted in an accessible location, such as the refrigerator, in case of an emergency.
Another adult in the home should also be aware of what type of medication is used and what type of home care medical supplies are used.
It is therefore important and necessary to set the facts apart from the myths about the common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes raising the alarms on having type 2 diabetes.
Fact #1: Diabetes has no treatment.
Obesity, or too high a proportion of fat in the body tissues, is associated with marked insulin resistance. Where this weight is carried is also a factor, fat accumulated in the abdominal area giving a much greater risk. Excess fat prevents the insulin from entering the body's cells and makes the body resistant to it.
Maintain a physically active lifestyle to keep a healthy body weight. Turn too much television watching into physically demanding activities like getting into sports or enrolling into a fitness center.
There are numerous researchers and scientific organizations that are constantly trying to help us understand information on type 2 diabetes. It is a fact however that more studies need to be conducted to fully understand the disease.
Inactivity or a very low-level of activity contributes to insulin resistance and may bring on Type 2 diabetes in some people. As well, inactivity often leads to obesity which compounds the risk.
Cut out excess fatty and oily food to help stop obesity and to prevent Type 2 diabetes as well. It is important to educate yourself on what food to avoid and what to eat to keep this form of diabetes away.
Home Health.
Eating high calorie or sugar rich food like cakes and chocolates too often can lead to diabetes. Replace them with more nutritious deserts like oranges, berries and other citrus fruits.
Fact #4: Not all fruits are good for diabetes.
Refined carbohydrates are rich in sugar, too. When a carbohydrate is ingested, it breaks down into sugar. Carbohydrates provide energy.
Whole wheat, oats, barley, red rice, brown rice, millet and wheat berries are better substitutes to white pasta and white bread. They contain fibers that flush out harmful toxins in the body while giving energy to the body.
Although medical conditions can be embarrassing and personal, it is important for people with diabetes to let family and close friends know they have the disease. People who care can be a means of emotional support and encouragement to stay on track with diet and exercise.
Consult a family doctor to learn about your family health history to stop diabetes from running in your family.
Although there are some ethnicities that are more prone to developing Type 2 diabetes, it does not have to be a foregone conclusion just because you are African-American, Native American or Latino.
The name and telephone number of the patient's doctor should also be posted in an accessible location, such as the refrigerator, in case of an emergency.
Another adult in the home should also be aware of what type of medication is used and what type of home care medical supplies are used.
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