Do you know what Diabetes is and how to prevent it?

mauma75 (41)in #health • 7 years ago

Hello Dear Steemians!

Today I am going to talk to you a little about Diabetes, how to prevent it and if you suffer from some of the care you should have. In particular, I suffer from it and I would like to share with you my experience as a diabetic patient. When I was diagnosed with this disease, the first thing I thought was that I was going to die, that my daughter would be left alone, it really is a sense of indescribable panic, which is accompanied by depression, insomnia, mixed feelings and an infinity of questions.

What is the diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that develops when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, which is the hormone that regulates the level of sugar or glucose, in the blood, also when the body can not effectively use the insulin it produces.

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Over time, too much glucose in the blood can cause serious problems. It can damage eyes, kidneys and nerves. Diabetes can also cause heart disease, stroke, and even amputation of a limb.

According to WHO estimates, 422 million adults worldwide had diabetes in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980. The global (normalized by age) prevalence of diabetes has almost doubled since that year, as it has passed from 4.7% to 8.5% in the adult population. This first World Report on Diabetes published by WHO highlights the enormous scale of the problem, as well as the potential to reverse current trends. Countries can take a series of measures, consistent with the objectives of the WHO Global Action Plan on NCDs 2013-2020, to reduce the consequences of diabetes.

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I think that diabetes is not a disease, I believe it is a condition, in which it is necessary to change or modify our lifestyle for a healthier one.

Change our diet high in carbohydrates for a healthier because it is not about dying of hunger, rather it is about educating and improving our eating habits.

There are two main types of Diabetes:

Type I: When the body does not produce insulin.
Type II: The most common, the body does not produce or use insulin properly. Without enough insulin, glucose stays in the blood.

What are the main symptoms of Diabetes?

Symptoms of diabetes include:

increased thirst and the urge to urinate

Appetite increase

fatigue

blurry vision

numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

ulcers that do not heal

Weight loss for no apparent reason

The symptoms of Type II diabetes can appear quickly, in a matter of weeks.

In contrast, the symptoms of Type II diabetes usually progress very slowly, over several years, and can be so mild that sometimes they are not even noticed. Many people with diabetes Type II have no symptoms. Some only know they have the disease when health problems related to diabetes arise, such as blurred vision or heart problems.

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What causes Type I diabetes?

Type I diabetes occurs when the immune system, which fights infections, attacks and destroys the beta cells of the pancreas that produce insulin.

Scientists think that Type I diabetes is caused by genes and environmental factors, such as viruses, that can trigger the disease. Some studies, such as TrialNet, are focused on identifying the causes of Type II diabetes and the possible ways to prevent or delay the progress or onset of the disease.

What causes Type II diabetes?

Type II diabetes, the most common form of the disease, is caused by several factors, including lifestyle and genes.

Overweight, obesity and physical inactivity

A person is more likely to develop diabetes Type II if not physically active and overweight or obese. Sometimes excess weight causes insulin resistance and is common in people with diabetes Type II. The location of body fat also matters.

Excess belly fat is linked to insulin resistance, Type II diabetes, and heart and blood vessel diseases. To see if your weight represents a risk for the onset of diabetes Type II.

Insulin resistance

Type II diabetes usually starts with insulin resistance, a condition in which muscle, liver and fat cells do not use insulin properly. As a result, the body needs more insulin so that glucose can enter the cells. Initially, the pancreas produces more insulin to cover the increased demand, but over time it stops producing enough insulin and increases blood glucose levels.

Genes and family history

As with Type I diabetes, certain genes can make a person more likely to have diabetes Type II. The disease has a hereditary tendency and occurs more frequently in these racial or ethnic groups:

african american

natives of Alaska

Native Americans

Americans of Asian origin

Hispanics or Latinos

natives of Hawaii

natives of the Pacific Islands

Genes can also increase the risk of Type IIdiabetes by increasing a person's tendency to be overweight or obese.

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Can Diabetes be prevented?

Diabetes Type I can not be prevented

Type II diabetes can not be prevented. Even doctors can not determine who will suffer from this disease and who will not. No one knows for sure why some children have type 1 diabetes, but scientists believe that this disease bears some relation to genetics. Genes, which are transmitted from parents to children, are something like instructions that determine the physical appearance and functioning of the body. However, to get diabetes, it is not enough to have inherited the genes. In most cases, for a person to have diabetes Type I, there must be another factor, such as the presence of a viral infection.

Type II diabetes is not contagious. Therefore, one can not spread from another person or infect any friend. In addition, consuming too much sugar can not cause Type I diabetes.

Type II diabetes can be prevented

Type II diabetes is different. In some cases, it can be prevented. In Type II diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin, but the body does not respond to this hormone as it should.

Most people with diabetes Type II have overweight problems. In the past, especially adults with overweight problems suffered from Type II diabetes. Today, more children suffer from diabetes Type II, probably because there are more children with overweight.

How can diabetes be prevented Type II?

For example, achieving a healthy weight.

An excess of overweight makes it more difficult for the body to use insulin correctly. Two good options for preventing diabetes are choosing healthy foods and getting enough exercise.

Some measures that can be taken to prevent diabetes Type II

If you want to help prevent Type II diabetes, or just feel healthier in many other ways, follow these steps:

Choose foods that are healthy. Try to eat foods that are low in fat, but contain a lot of other nutrients. These are some good choices: whole grains and breads, fruits, vegetables, milk, yogurt, cheese, lean meats and other protein sources.

Restricts the consumption of fast foods and soft drinks with sugar.

Excessive consumption of fats and sugar can lead to overweight. When you are overweight, you are more likely to develop diabetes Type II. Try to reduce the consumption of fast foods high in fat and sweet drinks, such as soft drinks, juices and iced tea.

Get up and get moving

When it comes to preventing diabetes and being healthy, it is better to stay active than watching television or spending time with video games or electronic games. Moving a lot helps prevent diabetes and maintain a healthy weight, according to height. Staying active can translate into something as simple as walking the dog, running around the garden or playing football with friends. Try to do some activity that puts you in motion every day.

If you have questions about your weight, do not hesitate to ask. If you're worried about your weight, a doctor can help you know if your weight is healthy and teach you how to keep it that way.

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I hope Steemians that this publication will be of great help to you, to prevent Diabetes and above all do not forget that if you have a friend or family member who suffers it, always provide a lot of emotional and moral support since not all people assimilate in the same way to suffer this condition.