Are You at Risk?You may be at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes if any of the following apply to you:
Do you know that Pre-diabetes is a very strong indicator that someone is at risk of getting diabetes. Current estimates are that one out of every three people with pre-diabetes will progress to type 2 diabetes.
If any parent, or sibling has type 2 diabetes, that person is at a greater risk of developing the condition. There is also a risk if even a relative who is not a member of the immediate family, such as grand parent, aunt, uncle or first cousin has type 2 diabetes.
Are you over weight? If you are, there is much greater risk of getting pre-diabetes and develop to type 2 diabetes. You
can measure this through your Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI gives you the recommended weight range, based on your height
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So many people have type two diabetes?
Type two diabetes is a serious disease and it is occuring more and more every year around the globe. Diabetes can be spilt into two different types. Type 2 Diabetes progression can possibly be prevented but Type 1 diabetes cannot be stopped at this stage. Almost 23.6 billion people around the world have diabetes with 90 % having Diabetes 2.
What can predispose a person to the condition of Type 2 Diabetes :
Numerous reasons are proposed for the onset of Type ii diabetes.
Some are given as follows:
· If you have family incidences of Type two diabetes, then there is a larger risk that you may also get Diabetes 2.
· Aging is another riskfactor. At an age of 45 years or more, the risk of getting this illness are also greater (however, younger people are also now being commonly seen).
In the event you become insulin resistant you could be susceptible to Type ii diabetes.
· Insulin resistance can sometimes be a part of a condition which includes high blood pressure, obesity (especially midline obesity), cholesterol abnormalities and an increased risk for blood clotting.
· This syndrome is now defined as metabolic syndrome but is also referred to as syndrome X. People with this mix of medical features are most often seen to be obese.
Symptoms of Type ii diabetes :
These are some common symptoms of Type ii diabetes:
· Feeling of extreme thirst and hunger
· More frequent urination
· Slow healing of wounds
· Sudden weight loss
· Dryness and itching on skin
· Fatigue
· Frequent yeast infections on different parts of body
Living with Type 2 Diabetes:
There is a belief that there is no permanent cure for Diabetes 2 at this stage, but you can still live a healthy life with Type 2 Diabetes. What you need to do is change your eating habits by eating less of the simple carbohydrates, less simple sugars and less saturated fat; and focusing more on the consumption of complex carbohydrates, small amounts of quality protein and consuming the right fresh fruits and vegetables. You must also alter your habits by dividing your three main meals into of 5-6 small meals. Routine physical activity is a must to avoid both the body weight increases and to assist to lower blood sugar (which often occurs in diabetes).
You must also keep a regular record of your blood sugar levels and consult with your doctor and dietitian regularly. Make ceratin you take any pills you are given by your doctor and ensure you never miss any health checks and treatments you are prescribed or require (such as eye and foot checkups etc).
Doing all this will help you enjoy life with Diabetes 2!
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This post was written by admin on April 19, 2010


