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Individuals who are known to be at a high risk for diabetes should undergo frequent testing for signs of diabetes. These individuals need to understand the risk factors associated with a diabetic condition. These factors include, among other things, the body’s inability to regulate acidity in the blood sugar levels and regulate insulin and glucose hormones. A diet high in fats that raise bad levels of cholesterol coupled with little to no exercise also puts these individuals at a high risk for diabetes.

Diabetes has been considered a high risk factor for conditions such as heart disease, which is a coronary disease that causes the narrowing of the blood vessels carrying oxygen and blood to the heart. Heart disease has been labeled as the number one cause of death in the U.S. Individuals with heart disease become more and more limited and their risks for heart attacks increase drastically. Strokes are also common with individuals who have heart disease. Heart disease can also be a genetic disease. Diabetes is linked to heart disease, and heart disease is linked to other health problems, such as high cholesterol and hypertension.

Diabetes can become a vessel for these different conditions. There are good cholesterol levels (HDL) and bad cholesterol levels (LDL) in the body. High levels of bad cholesterol result in the cholesterol in the blood building up and sticking to the sides of the arteries. This plaque is a fat-like substance that mimics heart disease in that it narrows the vessels and can even block them. High cholesterol levels put an individual at high risk for hypertension. Diabetes is linked to those high risk factors for hypertension.

Linked to diabetes and high cholesterol levels, hypertension is known as the silent killer. Directly linked to the blood pressure flowing through the arteries, hypertension complications are increased when the walls of the arteries have been blocked or narrowed by high cholesterol levels. Essentially, this increases the blood pressure, and an individual is then said to have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is another symptom of heart disease and can also lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Not only does diabetes predispose individuals to high risks diseases, but environmental risk factors are directly tied in with diabetic conditions. According to as Stanford study, environmental factors, like chemicals in the soil and water around an individual, will increase the risk of developing diabetes. Three environmental elements were identified as being directly correlated with the increased risk of diabetes type II. Two elements identified were pesticides that contain heptachlor epoxide and PCBS. Surprisingly, the third element is a certain form of vitamin E, which is thought to have antioxidant factor for helping diabetic conditions. The clue may be in the potential toxicity of the build up of this vitamin, which is naturally found in large quantities in the tissues and blood of the body.

Environmental risk factors are more predisposed in type II diabetes than in type I diabetes. Sedentary lifestyles, high caloric intakes, very little exercise and a family history of diabetes, coupled with exposures to certain environmental factors, are deemed high risk factors for individuals to develop diabetic conditions.

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Controlling Blood Sugar Naturally

Diabetes can wreck havoc on one’s body. It can exacerbate health issues and create new ones. So controlling sugar levels is key. I have interest in the issue because I have family members with this disease. I am listing all the natural ways to regulate blood sugar. For those on medications and or insulin it may provide additional defenses.

Biotin
A water soluble B-Complex vitamin (B7) is said to help control diabetes and speed-up metabolism. It is essential for the formation of fatty acids and sugar (also called glucose). Studies have shown that taken in combination with Chromium Picolinate to be very effective in controlling levels. Capsules are the best supplement form to take with dosage range of 30-200mcg per day. Natural sources: Brewer’s yeast, liver, cauliflower, salmon, bananas, carrots, egg yolks, sardines, legumes, mushrooms.

Bitter Melon
A traditional herbal medicine. Also known as “African Cucumber”. This one is interesting. Has been shown in one study to reduce average levels by 25% after one month. “p-insulin” is the most active component. Also been shown to drop glycosiated hemoglobin. Best supplement form is powdered leaf in capsule or tablet with 1-2 grams per day. Also acts as a mild laxative.

Garlic
Garlic may lower blood glucose levels. It may also increase the release of insulin therefore should be used cautiously when taking drugs that lower levels. Best supplement forms is aged and dosage range is 300-900mg per day.

Vitamin B-6
Another B vitamin useful in controlling diabetes. In studies resistance to insulin increased average of 31%. Best supplement form is Pyridoxine. Keep doses under 75mg per day, doses over 200mg per day can be dangerous. Natural sources: Bananas, nuts, rice, fish, soybeans.

Fenugreek
Another interesting herbal medicine. Been used since ancient time to treat diabetes. Has been shown to be extremely effective in reducing levels as well as fasting blood sugar. Also shown to stimulate insulin production and reduce insulin resistance. Best supplement form powdered Fenugreek seed in capsules. Dosage range 1-2 grams three times a day.

Magnesium
This mineral is involved in the metabolism of sugar. It protects cells of the pancreas that produce insulin. Studies have shown diabetes can cause a deficiency of magnesium. Best form to take is Magnesium Gluconate. Dosage is 1-2 grams up to three times a day.

Gymnema Sylvestre
This old folk remedy enhances insulin production. It reduces levels and interferes with the absorption of sugar. Can reduce need for insulin by up to 50%. Also can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. Best supplement form GS4 Extract. Dosage range 400mg per day.

Chromium
Another mineral crucial to blood sugar levels. After a six week regimen levels fell average of 18% in diabetic patients in a recent study. Was identified in 1959 as element that enables hormone insulin to function properly. Can be toxic in high doses. Usual dose is 100-200mcg per day. Best supplemental form to take is Chromium Picolinate.

Coenzyme Q10
Reduces levels by 20% on average. Increases insulin production. Best supplemental form Coenzyme Q10 made from fermented sugar. Dosage range 50-250mg per day. In a twelve week study with 74 people it was shown to significantly control blood pressure and glycemic control. It’s present in every cell in the body.

Vitamin E
Very important to diabetics. Has the ability to improve blood sugar control and can effectively help prevent the disease. If taken in conjunction with diabetic medication needs to be closely monitored with your physician. Particularly important to diabetics is that E protects the retina and kidneys.

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Diabetes is a disease that is characterized by high levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood. The increased amount sugar in the blood is a result of either defects in the production of insulin or the way in which insulin is used by the body.

Complications from diabetes can lead to dozens of other medical conditions, such as kidney failure, peripheral vascular disease, blindness, neuropathy, gum disease, or heart disease.

Type 1 diabetesis the result of a lack of insulin production because of the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas. These beta cells are responsible for the production of insulin that regulates blood glucose. Researchers have found that there is a combination of genetic and environmental factors that increase a person’s risk for developing Type 1 diabetes.

There is limited knowledge of the exact cause of Type 1 diabetes but researchers do know that the body attacks the beta cells in the pancreas because of a mistake made by the immune system.

It is theorized that Type 1 diabetes is caused when an environmental toxin or pathogen triggers the immune system to attack itself. Also, you may be at risk for Type 1 diabetes if you suffer from other hormonal problems such as hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s or Addison’s disease.

Type 1 diabetes can happen at any age but most often happens in children and young adults. This type of diabetes requires artificial insulin injections. This is why Type 1 diabetes is often called insulin-dependent diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or adult onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is caused when the body still produces enough insulin but the body has become resistant to the effects of the hormone. This type of diabetes usually develops in middle age and in overweight/obese individuals. It is most common in people who are older, obese, have a family history of diabetes or have had gestational diabetes.

There are specific risk factors that place people in a higher risk category for developing Type 2 diabetes. These risk factors include sedentary lifestyle, stress, infection, hereditary or inherited traits, age, poor diet high in carbohydrates and processed foods, obesity, hypertension and high triglyceride and cholesterol levels.

The main causes contributing to developing Type 2 diabetes are high carbohydrate diets and the sedentary “coach potato” lifestyle, which often leads to inflammation and obesity. Inflammation and obesity which are linked to increased insulin resistance in the body and a poor functioning immune system.

The third type of diabetes which affects the glucose system is gestational diabetes. This is a diabetic situation that occurs in an individual who is pregnant and is believed to be caused by hormonal changes in weight gain.

When found early on in the pregnancy it is easily treated so that it does not affect the growth and development of the infant. Most women who develop gestational diabetes find that the condition disappears after the delivery of the baby. However, having gestational diabetes puts a woman at greater risk for developing Type 2 diabetes later in life.

Women that develop gestational diabetes can often have larger than normal babies. We’re talking 10 pounders here! Also, babies born to women with gestational diabetes tend to have low blood sugar levels after birth (hypoglycemia).

Researchers and scientists continue to search for the exact causing factors of diabetes. The only reasonable treatment options available for individuals at this time are diet, exercise and medications.

Controlling your blood sugar levels is the most important aspect of diabetes management and care. The better controlled your blood sugar levels are the lower your chances of developing diabetic complications are.

Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes in themselves are a serious matter, but so are some of the complications diabetes can bring on. Kidney problems are one such complication. For people with diabetes of either sex, kidney disease can develop slowly over a number of years, leading to devastating results.

Almost one-third of all new victims of end-stage renal disease are diabetic. Diabetes happens to be the major underlying cause of kidney failure. In end-stage renal disease, or diabetic nephropathy, the main early symptom is increased urinary protein or albumin. It is estimated that up to half of those who suffer from Type 2 diabetes will eventually develop this condition.

High blood sugar is the root of the problem. Excess sugar in the bloodstream causes damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys and impairs the filtering process and may eventually lead to kidney failure. The kidneys contain millions of small blood vessels, known as capillaries, which act as filters. During the digestion of protein, your body creates waste products, which are filtered by the kidneys. Useful substances, like protein stay in the blood but the body cannot store excessive protein. Unfortunately, in people with diabetes, the kidneys are under stress due to the diabetic condition itself.

The first sign of kidney disease is the increased excretion of albumin (a type of protein) in the urine. This can easily be detected with a urine test. You may also experience:

• fluid retention and swelling in the limbs,
• nausea,
• heartburn,
• fatigue,
• headaches,
• high blood pressure,
• itching,
• frequent urination during the night, and
• a metal taste in the mouth.

Individuals will also likely feel tired or sickly and have a decreased appetite.

A big problem of kidney disease is it is slow in progression. It often takes up to a decade for symptoms to really become noticeable. By then, damage has likely occurred. This is why prevention is the only safe measure.

Steps you can take:

1. Have your kidneys checked regularly. Kidney function can be accurately assessed by measuring the amount of protein breakdown products found both in your blood and urine. Blood levels of urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine rise when the kidneys are failing.

2. Keep your blood sugar levels in check. Many studies have shown those who receive intensive insulin therapy are less likely to develop diabetic nephropathy.

3. Keep your blood pressure under control. To help prevent kidney damage, your blood pressure must remain below 130/80. Hypertension is a major cause of kidney problems and can also accelerate the progress of kidney failure.

4. Avoid painkillers. Pills such as aspirin or acetaminophen may also cause damage to your kidneys.

5. Restrict your protein intake. Ingesting large quantities of protein can cause injury to the kidneys and accelerate the development of diabetic nephropathy. A low-protein diet can reduce protein loss in the urine and increase the amount of protein that stays in the blood.

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There are very few doctors who would agree with me if I said that reversing diabetes is possible. Well at least for most type 2 diabetics, that is. Most people believe that once a person has diabetes, they will be a diabetic the rest of their life.

While there is some truth to that, it is not entirely true. Yes, you still can be prone to diabetic symptoms and complications. But, you totally can avoid any and all issues related to diabetes with some simple lifestyle changes.

You can make changes to reduce your chances of getting diabetes and reverse its ill effects it can cause on your body. If you don’t change any of your bad habits that lead you to become diabetic (bad eating habits, not exercising, and being overweight) then once your body hits the point where it stops making insulin, reversing diabetes is going to be difficult.

The real key here is taking immediate action once you find out that you are at risk for getting diabetes or once you have been diagnosed with it. This is when you can truly reverse diabetes.

If you sit around for the next few years thinking it will go away on its own or you’ll just take some medication to control it you are fooling yourself. Not doing anything is the worst thing you could possibly do.

Your laziness and ignorance will eventually lead to declining health and eventually an early death.

Even if you have had Type 2 diabetes for the past decade, you still can make changes today to reverse diabetes and the complications that come along with it.

Thinking about the main causes of diabetes, including a sedentary lifestyle, eating a diet mainly of processed junk food and loads of carbs, the body may not stand a chance in fighting off diabetes if that path is continued. However, a change in the way you live can affect your chances of ever being diagnosed with diabetes or reverse diabetes.

Your Chance to Reverse Diabetes

Reversing diabetes should ideally start early on. If you don’t currently have diabetes but have the following risk factors you need to start making necessary changes in your life:

• Overweight/obese (BMI >25)
• Sedentary lifestyle (aka your couch has your body imprint in it)
• Genetic predisposed (parents or grandparents have diabetes)
• Junk diet (high in refined, processed foods, high in carbohydrates)
• Smoke cigarettes
• High Cholesterol and triglycerides
• High stress levels

Taking steps before the disease becomes apparent is one method of reversing diabetes that many people fail to recognize.

If you have already been diagnosed with diabetes, it isn’t too late to start making positive changes in your lifestyle habits to reduce or reverse diabetic complications.

Here are some steps you can take whether you are at risk for diabetes or already have it:

• Lose weight – your weight loss goal should be your ideal body weight (depending on your body type)
• Exercise – three to five days a week for a minimum of 15-20 minutes (weight training, walking, swimming, yoga)
• Cut the carbs – eliminate all processed and refined carbs (table sugar, juices, desserts, candies, white pasta, white bread, anything in a box or “ready-to-eat” meals)
• Drink plenty of water
• Quit smoking
• Eliminate the stress – therapy, exercising, find a hobby, etc.

In addition to reversing diabetes, the lifestyle changes can be beneficial for your overall health as well. Exercising and eating a diet low in carbohydrates will not only help you lose weight, but will also increase your good cholesterol while decreasing bad cholesterol in your body, increase your energy and stamina levels, decrease your risk of heart disease and cancer, along with a dozen other benefits.

When a person is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and is considering altering their lifestyle, habits and medications to help them reverse diabetes, they should always do so under their physician’s care. The effects of diabetes can be debilitating, painful and life-threatening but this all can be prevented and more than often reversed if you take the necessary steps I outline for you.

As of the year 2000, according to the World Health Organization, at least 171 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. For at least 20 years, diabetes rates in North America have been increasing rapidly. In 2010 nearly twenty six million people have diabetes in the United States alone, and seven million people remain undiagnosed. Another fifty seven million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes. Diabetes mellitus occurs throughout the world, but is more common in the more developed countries.

The Centers for Disease Control has termed the growth in the number of diabetic patients an epidemic.The National Diabetes Information Clearing house estimates that diabetes costs $132 billion in the United States alone every year. Approximately 10% of diabetes cases in North America are type 1, with the rest being type 2. It is estimated that one in three Americans born after 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime.

There are three main types of diabetes:

• Type 1 diabetes:results from the body’s failure to produce insulin, and presently requires the person to inject insulin. (Also referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, IDDM for short, and juvenile diabetes.)
• Type 2 diabetes:results from insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to use insulin properly, sometimes combined with an absolute insulin deficiency. (Formerly referred to as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, NIDDM for short, and adult-onset diabetes.)
• Gestational diabetes:is when pregnant women, who have never had diabetes before, have a high blood glucose level during pregnancy. It may precede development of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Causes: The cause of diabetes depends on the type.Insulin is the principal hormone that regulates uptake of glucose from the blood into most cells (primarily muscle and fat cells, but not central nervous system cells). Therefore deficiency of insulin or the insensitivity of its receptors plays a central role in all forms of diabetes mellitus.

Type 1 diabetes is partly inherited and then triggered by certain infections, with some evidence pointing at Coxsackie B4 virus which can trigger a reaction which results in destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. There is a genetic element in individual susceptibility to some of these triggers which has been traced to particular the genetic “self” identifiers relied upon by the immune system. However, even in those who have inherited the susceptibility, type 1 diabetes mellitus seems to require an environmental trigger.

Humans are capable of digesting some carbohydrates, in particular those most common in food; starch, and some carbohydrates such as sucrose, are converted within a few hours to simpler forms most notably the glucose (blood sugar), the principal carbohydrate energy source used by the body. The rest are passed on for processing by gut flora (microorganisms) largely in the colon. Insulin is released into the blood by beta cells (?-cells), found in the Islets of Langerhans (regions of the pancreas that contain its endocrine (i.e., hormone-producing) cells in the pancreas, in response to rising levels of blood glucose, typically after eating. Insulin is used by about two-thirds of the body’s cells to absorb glucose from the blood for use as fuel, for conversion to other needed molecules, or for storage.

Symptoms: The classical symptoms of diabetes are polyuria(frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst) and polyphagia (increased hunger). Symptoms may develop rapidly (weeks or months) in type 1 diabetes while in type 2 diabetes they usually develop much more slowly and may be subtle or absent.

Prolonged high blood glucose causes glucose absorption, leads to changes in the shape of the lenses of the eyes, resulting in vision changes; sustained sensible glucose control usually returns the lens to its original shape. Blurred vision is a common complaint leading to a diabetes diagnosis; type 1 should always be suspected in cases of rapid vision change, whereas with type 2 change is generally more gradual, but should still be suspected.

The most common symptoms of diabetes mellitus are those of fluid imbalance leading to urinary frequency and dehydration. Severe dehydration causes weakness, fatigue, and mental status changes. Symptoms may come and go as plasma glucose levels fluctuate. Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) can also cause weight loss, nausea and vomiting, and blurred vision, and it may predispose to bacterial or fungal infections.

Treatment: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease which cannot be cured except in very specific situations but as of 2011 but a lot of research is in progress. It is associated with an impaired glucose cycle that alters the patient’s metabolism. Management concentrates on keeping blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible, without causing hypoglycemia (under-sweet blood). Management of this disease may include carefully managing diet, exercising, taking oral diabetes medication, using some form of insulin, and maintaining proper circulation in the extremities. The disease may be further complicated by other external factors such as stress, illness, menses, injection site scarring, and other physiological factors unique to individual patients.

Insulin is also the principal control signal for conversion of glucose to glycogen, a molecule that serves as the secondary long-term energy storage facility in liver and muscle cells. Lowered glucose levels result both in the reduced release of insulin from the beta cells and in the reverse conversion of glycogen to glucose when glucose levels fall. This is mainly controlled by the hormone glucagon which acts in the opposite manner to insulin. Glucose is forcibly produced from internal liver cell stores (as glycogen) re-enters the bloodstream. Normally liver cells do this when the level of insulin is low (which normally correlates with low levels of blood glucose).

Higher insulin levels increase some anabolic (“building up”) processes such as cell growth and duplication, protein synthesis, and fat storage. Insulin (or its shortage) is the principal signal in converting many of the bidirectional processes of metabolism from a catabolic (reducing to smaller elements such as fatty acids or amino acids) to an anabolic direction, and vice versa. In particular, a low insulin level is the trigger for entering or leaving ketosis (the fat burning metabolic phase).

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Unfortunately, diabetes cannot be cured no matter which type of diabetes you have. But blood sugar levels can be successfully controlled with healthy lifestyle changes which should include a healthy eating plan, regular exercise and weight loss. If you have type 1 diabetes, you will need a lifelong insulin therapy but if you have type 2 diabetes, you may be able to keep your blood sugar levels under control with a healthy lifestyle alone.

Your blood sugar levels are affected by a number of factors, in the first place your dietary choices. Glucose is produced from the foods you eat, or carbohydrates to be more precise. Carbs are directly broken down into glucose and released into your bloodstream. Glucose is the main fuel for your body’s cells but if you have diabetes, glucose does not enter the cells but is circulating in your bloodstream instead. As a result, you have too high blood sugar levels. This can happen for two reasons – your pancreas failing to produce enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or your cells not responding to insulin (type 2 diabetes) which plays the key role in glucose uptake by the cells. In the first case, insulin therapy is inevitable for the uptake of glucose. But in type 2 diabetes, it is often enough to control consumption of carbohydrates and increase sensitivity of the cells to the effects of insulin. And this where weight loss play an important role.

Excess body fat does not only increase the risk of a number of health problems but it also makes the body’s cells less sensitive to insulin. Even more, overweight is believed to be one of the main contributors to type 2 diabetes. But the good news is that loss of as little as 5 percent of body weight can increase sensitivity of the cells to insulin and make blood glucose control a lot easier. In a combination with permanent changes of eating and exercise habits, weight management can be enough to keep blood sugar levels within a healthy range. Loss of excess body weight and healthy lifestyle changes, however, are not enough to control type 1 diabetes. But they make its management a lot easier and may even lower the dose of insulin needed to control blood sugar levels.

Losing weight with diabetes, unfortunately, is not an easy task because sudden dietary changes or/and increased physical activity can cause your blood sugar levels drop too low which can be very dangerous. You are therefore highly recommended to consult with your doctor before you start with any weight loss programs, especially if you take insulin or medications for lowering blood sugar levels because you may need a dose adjustment.

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Eating of right food is a key step in the prevention of diabetes. If you are suffering from diabetes then you should take extra care about the food that you are consuming. You need to prepare a balanced diet plan for this purpose because it is very necessary for you. There are present various types of food products in the market therefore the selection of right food is very important for diabetes patient. If you want to control or suppress the high level of sugar in your blood then you need to consume the food products that contain fewer amounts of carbohydrate and lipids. Similarly the consumption of low sugar products is also necessary and important for the patients of diabetes. It is a real fact that the patient of diabetes cannot use or eat the every type of food products. Usually the medicines are used for the treatment of this disease but it is a fact that medicines cannot provide you permanent control. If you want to handle this problem in a better way then you need to prepare a balanced diet plan for yourself. It is not difficult to prepare a diet plan because you can get help from your doctor for this purpose. It is better to have information about the low sugar food products. There are many food products that contain low carbohydrate like chicken and potato. Diabetes diet should consist of low sugar and low carbohydrate products.

The three important things for the patients of diabetes include what you eat? When you eat? And how much you eat? These questions are very important for the patient of diabetes. First of all the patient of diabetes should know that which type of food products are better for me. The diabetes patients should consume mostly plant products and natural products. Similarly he should use the fruits and vegetables. Water is very necessary for the patient of diabetes and if you are suffering from diabetes then you should drink at least 8 liters of water daily. You can use the food products that contain more water and moisture for this purpose. The second important factor is that when you eat. It is better to eat the food when you feel hunger. The patients of diabetes should consume 4 to 5 small meals of food daily instead to take 1 large meal. Similarly you need to eat small but nutritious food.

The patients of diabetes should avoid from sugar products at any cost because it is very necessary for them. Similarly protein rich food is very beneficial for the diabetes patients. You should keep this thing in your mind that precaution is better than treatment. Sweets contain high level of sugar therefore you need to avoid from it. Most of the sweets contain high amount of carbohydrate and sugar therefore prevention is very necessary. The carbohydrate rich food products include bread, rice, cereals and juices. If you want to eat rice then you should consume brown rice instead white rice. Similarly you should use or consume sweet potato instead white potatoes. If you want to use the drinks then you can use the sugar free drinks. The important factor is that you should avoid from sugar at any cost.

If you are suffering from diabetes then you should talk with your doctor about diabetes diet.

You can prepare a healthy diet plan with the help of your doctor. Only solution of diabetes is the prevention from the food products containing high level of sugar and carbohydrates. The medicines can provide you only temporary control. If you want to handle this disease in a better way then you should act upon your diabetes diet plan strictly. Diabetes is not a mild disease instead it is a very sever disease and it may cause death and coma. Therefore early and better treatment is necessary. It is also reported that this disease is easy to handle at early stages instead it is very difficult to control at later stages. Therefore the patients of diabetes should discuss the diet plan with their health provider. The use of sugar products by the diabetes patients could lead to fatal condition therefore prevention is necessary.

When we eat, our body takes the food we’ve ingested and breaks it down into glucose and the other nutrients it needs to survive. Naturally, our glucose levels rise after we eat. This signals the pancreas to produce more insulin. People who have diabetes can’t produce insulin or can’t properly use it.

But, how are you supposed to know if you aren’t producing insulin? It’s not like you can call down to your pancreas and say “hey, everything good in there” and it will magically call back “yep, we’re good… just busy producing insulin.”

The best thing you can do is know what to look for. But, keep in mind that symptoms of diabetes aren’t always obvious. There aren’t always red flags. Sometimes symptoms can take a really long time to develop. Sometimes there aren’t any symptoms. (I know, that’s not what you want to hear.) Also important to know is that just because you may have some (or all) of these symptoms doesn’t mean you actually have diabetes. But, it’s better to be safe than sorry, so if you have two or more symptoms, take a minute to call your doctor or an endocrinologist and talk about your concerns. The earlier diabetes is diagnosed, the greater your chances are of beating it.

Frequent Urination
The porcelain thrown has recently become your best friend? That’s probably because your body doesn’t like these high levels of glucose in your bloodstream. So, in an effort to flush out the excess sugar, your kidneys start working overtime. And, overworking kidneys are a sure way to keep you running for the restroom.

Increased Thirst
This probably has something to do with your frequent restroom visits. To help rid your blood of the excess glucose, your kidneys are pulling water from your bloodstream. The water helps to dilute the glucose and flush it out in your urine. But, because you are constantly losing water, you are thirstier than normal. It’s your body’s way of telling you it needs more H2O.

Intense Hunger
Your cells aren’t getting the energy they need from your food. (Remember, the glucose can’t get into the cells without insulin and your body isn’t using insulin properly right now.) As a result, your body is screaming “feed me!’ It just needs more energy.

Weight Gain
Your pants feeling a bit snug today? This is likely a result of the ‘intense hunger’ we talked about above. Intense huger = eating more food = extra calories = weight gain. Sorry.

Extreme Weight Loss
This is more noticeable in patients with Type 1 Diabetes because it has more of a sudden onset. Because your body isn’t producing insulin, your cells aren’t getting the nutrients they need to survive. So, your body streets to break down your muscle and fat cells to get the energy it needs. This causes you to lose weight.

Fatigue
Simply stated, your body isn’t getting the energy it needs to survive.

Irritability
Most people get cranky when they are tired, hungry, thirsty and gaining weight.

Infections
The more sugar you have hanging around in your bloodstream, the harder it is for your body to heal from infections. Diabetics are more prone to suffering from frequent skin, gum, bladder and yeast infections.

Itchy Skin
We don’t know for sure why, but sometimes itchy skin is a symptom of diabetes.

Unhealed Cuts
If your cuts and bruises are taking longer to heal than usual it may be a result of diabetes. Having a lot of sugar in your blood makes it harder for your body to heal itself.

On their own, these symptoms are harmless – which is probably why many people are completely clueless that they have diabetes. However, if diabetes goes untreated, it can lead to some very serious health conditions including stroke and heart disease.

Your doctor can usually tell if you have diabetes from a simple urine test. All the doctor needs to know is if there is extra sugar in your urine. Following a positive urine test, the doctor can perform a blood test to confirm the diabetes. It’s not worth the risk. If you think you have some of the symptoms of diabetes, call your doctor and schedule an appointment today.

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According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 177 million people in the world have diabetes, and this number is expected to nearly double to 300 million by 2025. In the United States the current incidence of diabetes includes more than 18 million Americans who are already diagnosed and about half again as many who remain undiagnosed. All of these undiagnosed cases are people with Type 2 diabetes.

While Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, Type 2 certainly can. Historically, Type 2 diabetes was referred to as adult onset because most people did not experience this condition until their later years. Nowadays, even children can be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Much of this is due to lifestyle factors that can be totally prevented. Here are three major tips to help you prevent Type 2 diabetes from happening in your family:

Lose extra weight: You may not be aware that even losing 5% of your body weight, especially weight around your abdominal area, can help you to reduce your risk. Carrying around extra weight causes a whole variety of hormonal problems that can lead to Type 2 diabetes in the end. Not only can extra weight cause insulin resistance, but it can create a lot of different problems including heart disease and fatty liver, among other things. As if that isn’t bad enough, if you have Type 2, your brain can’t properly receive the messages delivered by the feel-full hormone known as leptin. Leptin is the hormone that tells your brain you need to stop eating. There is no question that carrying around extra weight is not good for anyone.

Eat healthy: We’ve all heard it before. We are supposed to eat healthier, but it is difficult. That is because there are so many processed and fast foods available to us these days. Parents should be quite concerned with what their kids are eating at school as the cafeteria is often one of the unhealthiest places they go. Even if you are feeding your children healthy food at home, they might be getting processed snacks when they go to school. Educate your children on eating a diet low in fat and calories with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains.

Start moving: Unfortunately, the average American spends almost five hours a day watching television, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The same as surfing the Internet and playing video games, television watching is almost always a passive, sedentary activity, one that requires the viewer to sit and stare for a long period of time in one direction. This is a somewhat unnatural task for the muscles of the human body. Unfortunately television watching is often accompanied by eating sweet or fat-laden foods.

Everyone should focus on getting at least 30 minutes of moderate physical exercise every single day. Think about the time you spend sitting in front of the television at night. We all have at least an extra 30 minutes we can use to exercise, even if it means doing 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening. You don’t have to go crazy; just walk, ride your bike or swim a few laps.

Anyone who already has received a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes will tell you they wish they had made these lifestyle modifications before everything went too far. Reversing the disease is a lot harder than preventing it in the first place. Unless you want to have a lifetime of taking medication or even insulin shots, it makes sense to pay attention to these warnings now so that you can prevent the disease from ever happening to you.

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