Type 2 Diabetes

Here is just a few nuggets of information for those who may be in risk of developing Diabetes. If you start now to take care of yourself better, you can learn to live with the disease.

Symptoms:

• Increase of thirst and urination
• Increase of hunger
• Weight Loss
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Slow healing sores or frequent infection
• Areas of darken skin

Definition:

• A chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose)
• There is no cure for it, but you can manage by eating healthy foods and exercising
• Your body is resistant to the effects of insulin (a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells)
• If you do not produce enough insulin you cannot maintain a normal glucose level

Treatments and drugs:

• Blood sugar monitoring
• Healthy eating
• Regular exercise

Lowering Blood Sugar

The key to having your diabetes on track is to watch your blood sugar level. Have balanced meals and do not eat much sweets. Make sure to also add exercise at least every third day.

If with the meals that you eat you cannot control your blood sugar, than take a supplement to help you adjust your numbers. There are many supplements that can help you lower your blood sugar. For instance, magnesium, ginseng, bitter melon and many more. Choose wisely.

There are recipes that you can find if you have diabetes. As long as you eat right, you can live a long life. Share them with others you know that also have diabetes.

Helpful Health Information

Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes—account for 70% of the deaths in the U.S. These diseases also cause major limitations in daily living for almost 1 out of 10 Americans. Chronic diseases are among the most preventable. Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or control the devastating effects of these diseases.
---Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

If you have High Blood Pressure and/or Diabetes you can develop kidney failure. Make sure to keep yourself informed as what you can do to prevent it.

---Davita Dialysis Centers

A healthy, active lifestyle starts with being at your ideal weight. You do not need to be in a diet to lose weight. Just eat more sensible and watch your portions. You can eat everything you want just in a smaller amount. You can eat up to six times a day, including snacks. As your body is being fed, the stored fat is being released. Also, do not forget to drink your water. Water is very important for helping you stay fit. It washes away everything the body does not need.