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.