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The Modern-Day Plague- Diabetes

ryanround999 — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Diabetes is a very common disease in the Western World which is increasing due to our bad lifestyles, i.e. over-eating, little or no exercise, and high fat diets leading to cholesterol and triglyceride problems; it is also made worse by a person’s age and genetic predisposition. It is a chronic disease which occurs either when not enough insulin is produced by the pancreas or if that insulin cannot be efficiently used by the body; the function of insulin is to convert sugar and starches into energy.

There are 2 types of diabetes:

-Diabetes Mellitus is the common form of diabetes, and sufferers of this tend to have hyperglycemia which is when the levels of blood glucose are excessive, i.e. over 110 mg/dl. It is often referred to as sugar diabetes.

-Diabetes Insipidus which occurs when the pituitary gland fails in its function of producing the hormone ADH which stands for antidiuretic hormone. ADH is responsible for controlling the amount of water that is re-absorbed by the kidneys and hence if less ADH is produced than normal then less water is reabsorbed and consequently more urine is produced and the patient may become constantly thirsty.

The Diabetes Insipidus can itself be broken down into 2 categories:

-Cranial Diabetes Insipidus where there is not enough ADH in the body due to damage or infection of the pituitary gland.

-Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus where there is enough ADH in the body but the kidneys fail to respond properly to the ADH. This can be caused by kidney damage or it could just be hereditary.

Major causes of diabetes are obesity and lack of exercise; regular exercise will help to control blood sugar levels and reduce the chance of cardiovascular diseases. People suffering from hypoglycaemia (low levels of blood sugar) may need to increase the blood sugar rapidly.

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas in our bodies and its functions are to control the levels of glucose in the blood and to convert glucose to energy.
Sufferers of Type 1 diabetes cannot produce insulin at all and have to be given insulin injections. Sufferers of Type 2 diabetes are able to produce insulin, but their cells are unable to use it.

Sufferers of diabetes should only eat small quantities of high sugar or high fat foods and fruit juice is inadvisable as it is high in fruit sugar, i.e. fructose, which can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can cause cardiovascular problems, kidney problems, skin and foot problems and an unchecked diet and no medical care could lead to heart disease, strokes, kidney failure, blindness and gangrene which could lead on to amputations or even death.

Diabetic sufferers can usually do quite a lot to help themselves by controlling their diet, regular exercise and taking care of their bodies” any infections should be cleaned meticulously and regular bathing will help prevent many foot problems or skin inflammations from developing into something really nasty. Also they should be sure to take all medications prescribed by their GP.

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Diabetes Type 2 in India – What Causes Diabetes?

author6 — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

70% of the world’s cases of diabetes type 2 are in low and middle income countries. The estimations of people with diabetes type 2 in India range between 35 and 50.8 million people. This makes up one of the world’s largest diabetes population, with China ranking closely at the top with an estimated 43.2 million patients. These numbers are stunning, but you must remember that India is home to almost 1.2 billion people. With a little over 300 million residents of the United States, 17 million of which have diabetes type 2, the density of those suffering in the US is 5% while 4% of Indian residents currently have the condition.

These numbers given here are only the people who have come forward and been diagnosed with a problem. Millions more are suffering without a name to put to their ailments. They may eventually be diagnosed, but because of the current lack of accurate diagnoses, the numbers are never fully accurate. Since diabetes type 2 is so prevalent in every country of the world, you begin to wonder what causes diabetes and why everyone does not simply avoid the causes and remain free from the condition for the course of their lives.

The answer to this is that there is no way to simply avoid getting diabetes if you have a genetic predisposition. In this case, however, most people are diagnosed with diabetes type 1 as a young adult or even a child. It comes from an inability to produce sufficient levels of insulin naturally. Diabetes type 2 is more preventable, though genetics do still play a role. However, allowing yourself to live an inactive lifestyle that includes a poor diet can lead to obesity, and 90% of diabetics are obese. A sedentary lifestyle is a factor that is largely what causes diabetes type 2. You also increase your likelihood of developing diabetes as you age.

People are more prone to developing diabetes type 2 if they naturally have a shortage of insulin supply in their bodies. This is the genetic portion of what causes diabetes. Over time, the body begins to respond less to the production of insulin due to too much fat surrounding cells. Blood sugars remain too high and symptoms begin to appear. They begin mildly with signs like excessive need to use the restroom, sudden weight loss, lack of energy and blurred vision. These are all direct results of off kilter blood sugar levels.

Michael Hutch is a Type 3 diabetic and an expert in diabetes type2 in India. He studied for a PhD in Medicine from an Australian University in the 1980s. To learn more, please visit http://www.Diabetes-Your-Blood-Sugar-India.com today!

Diabetes Type 2 – A Diabetes Lifestyle in the UK

author6 — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

If you feel tired excessively, need to use the bathroom frequently, find yourself drinking a lot of water, end up eating in an effort to gain energy and are possibly losing weight, you may be showing signs of diabetes. Both diabetes type 1 and type 2 manifest themselves with these signs, but if you are an adult over the age of 35, you are undoubtedly a victim of diabetes type 2. This is because diabetes type 2 is brought on by poor lifestyle choices while diabetes type 1 manifests itself in young adults and children who have problems producing insulin naturally in their bodies.

Whatever the reason may be that you have contracted diabetes type 2, whether it be lack of exercise, poor dietary habits, obesity or all of the above, it is not the end of the world to live with your condition. Living a diabetes lifestyle is one that is accomplished by more than two million people in the UK and millions more around the world. The first things you need to focus on are improving your diet and exercise. You are already facing a serious consequence of not keeping up on your health through the years, but you can prevent your condition from worsening by making a change now.

An easy form of exercise that you can implement each day is walking for 10 to 20 minutes. Take the stairs instead of the elevator and make a small change that will help improve your condition. Exercise is undeniably important in diabetes type 2 patients because it will help burn off the sugar in your blood and keep it from spiking. Along with exercise should come an improved diet. Sugar, simple carbohydrates and salt will all spike your blood sugar, so avoid these with a diabetes diet.

An improvement of your diet and exercise regimen is a way to handle your diabetes type 2, but it is also a preventative measure. 90% of people who contract the condition in later life are overweight and living sedentary lifestyles. Eating a proper diabetes diet will not be able to rid you of your condition once you have developed it, but it can help you live a less debilitating lifestyle once you have diabetes type 2. Make sure you eat five to six small meals a day instead of three large ones and avoid stress to help keep your blood sugar levels normal.

Michael Hutch is a Type 3 diabetic and an expert in diabetes type2 in UK. He studied for a PhD in Medicine from an Australian University in the 1980s. To learn more, please visit http://www.Diabetes-Your-Blood-Sugar-UK.com today!