How to prevent diabetes (Natural Cure For Diabetes)

There are currently more than 20 million people in the United States that suffer from diabetes,bringing the number to an all time high. Whn I was growing up, I remember hearing the word diabetes and automatically linking it to people my grandparents age. Those days are long gone. No one is immune from diabetes and it is now affecting people of all age ranges. We need to start making the right decisions early in life to reduce our chances of getting diabetes.

Step1

Portion control is critical. It seems like everytime we go out to eat, we are asked if we want to supersize our meal or upgrade to a large size and most times we end up saying yes. Many restaurants are now required to make nutrition information available to their patrons. However, keep in mind that nutrition information given is usually per serving. You need to stop and evaulaute how many servings are really in the meal you are consuming. You would be suprised to know that one meal that is supersized can be 3-4 servings.

Step2

Exercise, exercise, exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best ways to fight off diabetes. Dieting alone will not do the job. This doesn't mean you need to be at the gym everyday. A simple brisk walk after meals is enough to make a difference.

Step3

Eat the right foods. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet and can greatly reduce your chances for diabetes. Chicken and fish should also be consumed 1-2 times weekly. 1-2 servings of dairy per day can also reduce your risk.

Exercise Can Reduce Risks Of Diabetes(Natural Cure For Diabetes)

The 2 types of diabetes are type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels or the cells not responding to insulin. When a cell does not respond to insulin, it is known as insulin resistance. When a subject is diagnosed with type II diabetes, exercise and weight control are prescribed as measures to help with insulin resistance. If this does not control glucose levels, then medication is prescribed. The risk factors for type II diabetes include: inactivity, high cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension. Inactivity alone is a very strong risk factor that has been proven to lead to diabetes type II. Exercise will have a positive effect on diabetes type II while improving insulin sensitivity while type I cannot be controlled be an exercise program. Over 90% of individuals with diabetes have type II.

Exercise causes the body to process glucose faster, which lowers blood sugar. The more intense the exercise, the faster the body will utilize glucose. Therefore it is important to understand the differences in training with type I and type II diabetes. It is important for an individual who has diabetes to check with a physician before beginning an exercise program. When training with a diabetic, it is important to understand the dangers of injecting insulin immediately prior to exercise. An individual with type I diabetes injecting their normal amount of insulin for a sedentary situation can pose the risk of hypoglycemia or insulin shock during exercise. General exercise guidelines for type I are as follows: allow adequate rest during exercise sessions to prevent high blood pressure, use low impact exercises and avoid heavy weight lifting, and always have a supply of carbohydrates nearby. If blood sugar levels get too low, the individual may feel shaky, disoriented, hungry, anxious, become irritable or experience trembling. Consuming a carbohydrate snack or beverage will alleviate these symptoms in a matter of minutes.

Before engaging in exercise, it is important for blood sugar levels to be tested to make sure that they are not below 80 to 100 mg/dl range and not above 250 mg/dl. Glucose levels should also be tested before, during, after and three to five hours after exercise. During this recovery period (3-5 hours after exercise), it is important for diabetics to consume ample carbohydrates in order to prevent hypoglycemia.

Exercise will greatly benefit an individual with type II diabetes because of its positive effects on insulin sensitivity. Proper exercise and nutrition are the best forms of prevention for type II diabetics. It is important for training protocols to be repeated almost daily to help with sustaining insulin sensitivity. To prevent hypoglycemia, progressively work up to strenuous activity.

As with individuals with type I diabetes, carbohydrates should also be present during training to assist in raising blood sugar levels if the individual becomes low.