DIABETES
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles. “There are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 5.7 million people (or nearly one quarter) are unaware that they have the disease.”(Diabetes, p. 1). Diabetes is also, a chronic disease which affects 8.9% of all U.S. women. Also in the power point of chapter 11 it was said that American Indians and Alaska Natives have highest prevalence rates of diabetes, also the estimated annual cost on diabetes is about $ 132 billion in United States.
There are two types of Diabetes, Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes Type 2: These two are more common and Childs and adults. Type 1 diabetes is most often diagnosed in children, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. Also, type 1 diabetes is frequently diagnosed in young adults as well, but type 2 is the most common form of diabetes knows as adult-onset diabetes. It is why we need to adopt many healthy behaviors to control our diabetes, but sometimes when became in genetics is hard to engage.
What you eat is one of the most important aspects of managing diabetes. Don't fight against good nutrition. Find tips and ideas to make healthful eating a part of your busy lifestyle, because people with diabetes have the same nutritional needs as anyone else. Along with exercise and medications, nutrition is really important for good diabetes control. So I think people with diabetes can keep a healthy diet. By eating well balanced meals in the correct amounts, this way everybody can learn to thrive with diabetes. In addition, diabetes is a disease that attacks in every moment, no matters what age or gender you are. It is why I am glad to know about health, however my first patients to teach is my same family.
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Diet is essential, and can even eliminate the need for medication in some cases of diabetes. It is true that man people are not aware of their illness. I know of someone who showed all the symptoms, but refused to be tested. He suffered a diabetic induced stroke and died shortly after. Unfortunately, knowing is only half the battle. Patients need to understand the severity of the disease and the consequences of not addressing their health issues. Good luck to you and your family, they are very lucky to have someone like you to depend on for reliable information.
ReplyDeleteThere are many studies out there that say diet and exercise help you overall health tremendously. It is better to watch your weight and diet now than live the rest of your life with diabetes or heart disease!
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