Information regarding diabetes and day-to-day living with the disease.
that includes hypertension, high LDL, low HDL, and high triglycerides. Obesity,
blood clotting, a higher rate of cardiovascular, and nearly always diabetes
is included in this metabolic syndrome.
Prediabetes is common and found in people who have a blood sugar level that
is higher than normal but not high enough to be considered diabetes. If you
have been diagnosed with prediabetes, you are more at risk to getting Type
2 diabetes, and having cardiovascular disease or stroke. This condition can
be reversed without medication by increasing your physical level of activity
and a modest weight loss. Don't underestimate what losing weight can
do for your body.
Studies show that unless a healthy weight is maintained and an exercise program
is not followed, 20 percent of those diagnosed with prediabetes will possibly
develop diabetes within ten years.
Diabetes is an indirect cause of over 200,000 deaths each year and over a
million new cases are reported each year. The numbers keep increasing, largely
because of increasing numbers who are obese or overweight. These same people
do not get the proper amount of exercise
Simply by starting a healthier eating plan, and exercising at least four times
a week for 30 minutes, you can reduce the risk of developing diabetes. People
with diabetes have a harder time fighting off infections and infections can
make your blood sugar level hard to control.
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is a problem that occurs when too much insulin
is in the system. Missing a meal, having too much alcohol, medications for
other health concerns, or exercising more than normal may cause headaches;
dizziness, tremors, and sweating are common signs of hypoglycemia. If levels
get too low, seizures or fainting may occur.
The exact opposite of this is a serious condition called hyperosmolar hyperglycemic
nonketotic syndrome. When this happens, high levels of blood sugar build up.
The body tries to get rid of it by passing it out with the urine. This can
lead to severe dehydration that may lead to seizures, coma, and death. Stress,
injury, stroke, and steroids irritate this problem. Patients who have Type
2 diabetes sometimes fail to control their diabetes, or become dehydrated,
stressed, become injured or have a stroke.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is another serious condition when hyperglycemia causes
a build up of ketones. These acidic wastes can build up in the body and do
serious harm. This condition can be caused by missing insulin injections but
can also be caused by medical emergencies, stress, or infection. Stroke and
heart attacks can also cause ketones to build up in the body
If you have diabetes, know what the complications are and remember you can
control your diabetes, or even reverse it by following a healthier diet, and
beginning a moderate exercise program. Take small steps and gradually add more
to your exercise program as your stamina increases. Start out with a healthier
diet by reducing your intake of refined sugar and adding fresh vegetables and
fruit.
