By the year 2050. The most common kind of diabetes is Type II. It is a chronic medical condition that frequently affects adults and their ability to metabolize glucose, or sugar in the body.
It is therefore important and necessary to set the facts apart from the myths about the common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes raising the alarms on having type 2 diabetes.
An abundance of home care medical supplies are now available to help people combat the disease at home in conjunction with healthy diet, exercise and prescription medications received from their doctor when necessary.
Obesity, or too high a proportion of fat in the body tissues, is associated with marked insulin resistance. Where this weight is carried is also a factor, fat accumulated in the abdominal area giving a much greater risk. Excess fat prevents the insulin from entering the body's cells and makes the body resistant to it.
Maintain a physically active lifestyle to keep a healthy body weight. Turn too much television watching into physically demanding activities like getting into sports or enrolling into a fitness center.
Even making some simple changes like parking further from the entrance of the store or taking the elevator at work can get your body fitter.
These can be eaten in moderation. Newcomers to healthy eating may find it easier to keep a food journal and write down every morsel they consume. Regular blood sugar readings and when the patient is not feeling well should also be included in the journal.
Fact #3: Eating too much sugar does not necessarily cause diabetes.
Home Health.
Eating high calorie or sugar rich food like cakes and chocolates too often can lead to diabetes. Replace them with more nutritious deserts like oranges, berries and other citrus fruits.
Avoid carbonated and alcoholic drinks as they contain too many calories.Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to eliminate excess sugar in the blood.
Refined carbohydrates are rich in sugar, too. When a carbohydrate is ingested, it breaks down into sugar. Carbohydrates provide energy.
Inform Friends and Family.
Fruits may still contain sugar and, as a type 2 diabetic, you should try to do away with those foods that are high in the glycemic index in your information on type 2 diabetes.
At family gatherings or holiday meals, the chef should be told beforehand that the person has diabetes. Most people hosting a meal in their home will adjust the menu or make special arrangements for dietary restrictions to accommodate their guests if they are given a little advanced notice.
Although there are some ethnicities that are more prone to developing Type 2 diabetes, it does not have to be a foregone conclusion just because you are African-American, Native American or Latino.
The same thing applies in that lifestyle changes can override genetics. Type 2 diabetes is caused by multiple factors.
Obesity, excess calories, lack of exercise, and aging can all lead to insulin resistance. Remove the environmental risks and you can probably modify the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
It is therefore important and necessary to set the facts apart from the myths about the common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes raising the alarms on having type 2 diabetes.
An abundance of home care medical supplies are now available to help people combat the disease at home in conjunction with healthy diet, exercise and prescription medications received from their doctor when necessary.
Obesity, or too high a proportion of fat in the body tissues, is associated with marked insulin resistance. Where this weight is carried is also a factor, fat accumulated in the abdominal area giving a much greater risk. Excess fat prevents the insulin from entering the body's cells and makes the body resistant to it.
Maintain a physically active lifestyle to keep a healthy body weight. Turn too much television watching into physically demanding activities like getting into sports or enrolling into a fitness center.
Even making some simple changes like parking further from the entrance of the store or taking the elevator at work can get your body fitter.
These can be eaten in moderation. Newcomers to healthy eating may find it easier to keep a food journal and write down every morsel they consume. Regular blood sugar readings and when the patient is not feeling well should also be included in the journal.
Fact #3: Eating too much sugar does not necessarily cause diabetes.
Home Health.
Eating high calorie or sugar rich food like cakes and chocolates too often can lead to diabetes. Replace them with more nutritious deserts like oranges, berries and other citrus fruits.
Avoid carbonated and alcoholic drinks as they contain too many calories.Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to eliminate excess sugar in the blood.
Refined carbohydrates are rich in sugar, too. When a carbohydrate is ingested, it breaks down into sugar. Carbohydrates provide energy.
Inform Friends and Family.
Fruits may still contain sugar and, as a type 2 diabetic, you should try to do away with those foods that are high in the glycemic index in your information on type 2 diabetes.
At family gatherings or holiday meals, the chef should be told beforehand that the person has diabetes. Most people hosting a meal in their home will adjust the menu or make special arrangements for dietary restrictions to accommodate their guests if they are given a little advanced notice.
Although there are some ethnicities that are more prone to developing Type 2 diabetes, it does not have to be a foregone conclusion just because you are African-American, Native American or Latino.
The same thing applies in that lifestyle changes can override genetics. Type 2 diabetes is caused by multiple factors.
Obesity, excess calories, lack of exercise, and aging can all lead to insulin resistance. Remove the environmental risks and you can probably modify the risk of Type 2 diabetes.