Types of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes – This occurs when the pancreas cannot
produce insulin. It is found in people below 30 years of age.
Type 2 Diabetes –This type of Diabetes is as a result of
lack of insulin. It is found in older people. 90% of people that have Diabetes have
Type 2 Diabetes.
Gestation Diabetes is Diabetes found in an individual during pregnancy and after the pregnancy the
Diabetes is gone.
What are the Causes of Type 2 Diabetes (Risk Factor)
- Aging: Aging bring about rise in blood level and blood sugar.
- Body Weight: Excess body weight. Obese people are likely to have Diabetes.
- Diet: eating refine sugar foods since they do not have insulin to crash it down.
- Family history: People with Diabetic parents stand the chance of having Diabetes but with health lifestyle they can control it.
How to Manage Diabetes
Some patient can overcome diabetes through exercising and
eating right without taking drugs, while others may require drugs. So, exercise regularly and maintain good body weight.
Reduce your intake of foods that contain refine sugar
Food for Diabetes
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| Food Chart |
- Vegetable is very good for Diabetes patients. People with Diabetes should ensure that 50% of their daily food intake should be vegetable as illustrated in the food chart.
- Carbohydrate, protein, fiber
- Whole grains: for example corn is also good
- Fruits- Oranges, Apples, etc
Fruits that are not good for Diabetes patients are:
Pineapple and watermelon contain glucose. Diabetes patients are advice to step down on the intake of these fruits.
Complications that may arise as a result of diabetes are as follow
Kidney failure
Heart failure
Blindness
Leg amputation
Early Diagnosis is important. People should check their
blood sugar regularly.
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