Type 2 Diabetes(“noninsulin-dependent”)

Dgreen on 11 16, 2011

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Type 2, called sometimes noninsulin-dependent, is the most common form of Diabetes. This type is caused by two factors: insulin resistant cells or the incapacity of the pancreas to produce a sufficient amount of insulin. Insulin resistance means that we deal with a proper amount of insulin in the blood, but the body isn’t capable to use it correctly. 90% to 95% of the cases of Diabetes belong to this type.

This type of Diabetes develops most often in adults aged over 40 years, but many exceptions have shown that younger adults could be also in danger to be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Persons belonging to families with history of diabetes should be very careful. So, take periodic blood tests in order to track your blood sugar levels. A few minutes test could show you whether you are at risk from Diabetes. If you have any doubt, do not delay seeing your doctor. Diagnosing this condition at an early stage would contribute significantly in your fight to overcome the disease.

Symptoms for Type 2 Diabetes:

Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Sudden Weight Loss
Weakness and Fatigue
Numbness in the hands or feet
Recurrent infections
Poor/Slow Wound Healing

The risk factors for the Type 2

Insulin resistance may cause more complications than you would expect. High blood glucose, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease are few of them and in combination with Diabetes are seriously damaging your condition and your life. A disease leads to another, creating a dangerous circle of complications around you, and all you have to do now on is to fight off. The list of possible complications unfortunately goes on with kidney diseases (Diabetic nephropathy), eye diseases (Diabetic retinopathy) and degeneration of the nerves (Diabetic neuropathy).
It’s well known that the diabetics could have serious problems from banal injuries because of the difficulties that the body has in healing wounds. Many times diabetics suffer infections and ulcers of the feet. Seeking a proper treatment is what they must do if it’s happening. Natural remedies cannot replace a medical treatment, but they do contribute a lot to improving these medical conditions.

What should we expect from the Type 2 Diabetes treatment?

Treatment consists of a right diet, tablets and sometimes insulin injections. Always keep a close eye on your blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels and blood pressure levels.

What can we do against Diabetes? Well we can’t prevent it if it’s hereditary, but we can play a bit with the Type 2:

Regular physics activities and avoiding obesity would give us some extra advantages against Diabetes.

Include chromium-rich foods in your diet which has an important role in the metabolism of glucose: yeast, raisins, asparagus, peanuts, mushrooms, plums, barley, graham, brown rice, broccoli, etc.

Alcohol can cause hypoglycemia so take this into serious consideration if you want to stay away from this disease. In some circumstances diabetics should not drink alcohol in any amount.

Reduce your daily salt intake and try to select sweets carefully, depending on the sugar content of the ingredients used.

Try to replace animal fats with vegetable fats.

Consume as many vegetables as possible (but not too many carrots and beetroot) and chose less-sweet fruits such as apples, pears, watermelons, grapefruits, lemons or berries.

Pay more attention to Diabetes! Today’s society is providing too many favorable conditions to flourish Diabetes’ spreading and our responsibility is to guard ourselves against it.

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