Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Some factors that could lead to the occurrence of type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin. Surely what this happens is unknown, but it seems that excess weight and lack of physical activity also appears to be a factor contributing to the diabetes type 2. Below this may be several factors that can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes: 
 
1. Fat, if you often eat foods that contain lots of fat and your body stores more fat then the risk of type 2   diabetes also increases.
2. Age, after age 40 the risk of type 2 diabetes increases with age, but now of type 2 diabetes is also increasing among children, adolescents, and young adults.
3. Physical activity, if you are less active risk of type 2 diabetes are also getting bigger, physical activity can help control your blood sugar (glucose) and helps the body to burn fat.
4. Race, although it is unclear why, but the people of certain races are predisposed to type 2 diabetes.
5. Heredity or family history, people with diabetes are more at risk families affected by diabetes than in people who do not have children with diabetes.
6. Pradiabetes, pradiabetes is a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not including type 2 diabetes, and if it is not treated immediately it will develop into type 2 diabetes.
7. Cholesterol, although not everyone with high cholesterol levels affected by diabetes, but some people affected by type 2 diabetes also have high cholesterol levels.
 
And of course it all can happen due to diet and unhealthy lifestyle, and therefore what if you experience some of the factors above should consult with a healthcare provider you trust to get the best treatment and avoid the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Foods that should be avoided by people with type 2 diabetes

For people with diabetes actually no foods are specifically banned, only the dietary adjustments that need to be noticed and lifestyle, especially for people who are obese
A diet or meal planning for diabetics should be set or to be 6 times a day that is 3 big meals and 3 small meals as an example:
1. The first big meal or breakfast.
2. The first time a small meal between breakfast and lunch.
3. The second big meal or lunch.
4. The second small meal time between lunch and dinner.
5. The tomb of the third or dinner.
6. Eat three small time 2-3 hours after dinner and try to sleep at least 2 hours after the tomb.
This is to prevent the occurrence of hypoglycemia.

Eating should vary between morning, noon and night in order to obtain a balanced nutritional value and should choose foods with a composition of 60-70% energy from carbohydrate, protein 10-15%, 20-25% fat. Specifically for people who are obese should really adjust your diet and lifestyle to avoid the occurrence of complications, especially cholesterol, heart disease, and stroke.
1. Do not eat a sweet candy, chocolate, and a salty snack or containing high salt.
2. Avoid fast food with carbohydrate content and fat content is high.
3. Should do regular exercise with a minimum of 15 minutes each day.
4. Should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables.
5. Eat less meat locker with marine fish that have been proven free of cholesterol.
 Should always consult with a nutritionist that you trust to get the right guide.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Causes and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a disease which is caused by several factors such as metabolic disorders, disorders of the pancreas, impaired insulin secretion, cell resistance to insulin and several other factors. In the past diabetes is a hereditary disease, but along with the development level of human life with diabetes is no longer just a hereditary disease but caused more lifestyle and one's diet.

Unlike Type I diabetes, in which there is little or no insulin is produced by pancreatic beta cells, in patients with type II diabetes there is a lot of insulin. The problem lies in the fact that the body's cells no longer respond to insulin. Normal response in the cell membrane causes the gate to open and allow the sugar to flow into the blood. Since this does not occur, blood sugar levels remain very high and the cells lose the energy needed.

Diabetic symptoms they generally experience changes in body or behavior changes that are not as usual, and frequent changes such as:
1. Frequent thirst
2. Frequent urination
3. Dry mouth and cause an unpleasant smell
4. Impaired vision or blurred vision
5. Body fatigue or easily tired
But some people do not experience these symptoms and go undetected for years, if not treated and untreated type 2 diabetes may eventually lower the quality of life and endanger the lives of patients.