Type 2 diabetes is sometimes called mature-onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is much more common than Type 1.
In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin or the body becomes resistant to its own insulin.
Type 1 diabetes, also known as adolescent diabetes, differs from Type 2 in that the body completely stops producing insulin. Type I diabetes is usually diagnosed in children or young adults.
Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed in older adults, but is becoming significantly more common in the younger population. With the onset of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, we lose our ability to use sugar adequately. When this occurs, blood sugar levels rise due to the body's inability to transport sugar into the cells and out of the bloodstream. Sugar is very important as it is the main fuel source for the cells in our body. Insulin is necessary for the transport of sugar from the blood into cells.
Diabetes is a serious condition and can lead to many other health problems. Some common problems diabetics face are heart and circulatory problems,
1-high blood pressure
2-vision problems,
3-increased risk of blindness,
4-nerve damage and kidney damage
. With the diagnosis of diabetes, it becomes extremely important to strictly control blood sugar fluctuations. With good control of blood sugar levels and prevention of prolonged periods of high blood sugar, people with diabetes can live long and healthy lives.
Fortunately for the newly diagnosed diabetic, there are more tools available to help monitor and control the condition. Glucose meters are getting smaller and easier to use. The blood samples required for glucometer use are much smaller than in the past. Painful finger punctures can now be avoided as blood samples can be obtained from alternative, less sensitive areas such as the forearm. In the relatively near future, there will be non-invasive glucose monitoring devices that do not require any blood samples. A simple blood test known as the A1c test can measure average blood sugar levels over the previous three months. This test is a test of current treatments, diet, medications, etc. It's a very good way to monitor and critique how effective it has been lately. This test is now available for home use and therefore does not even require a visit to the doctor. Type 2 diabetes patients have more options for blood sugar control than Type 1 diabetes patients. Not only they're oral medications that eliminate the need for insulin injection therapy, but there are other methods that can completely eliminate the need for medication. Type 2 diabetes patients should look to multiple sources of information to determine the best available methods for coping with their condition. A good start is a doctor who specializes in the treatment of diabetes. Most medical professionals will have nutritional counseling to help understand the relationship of various food items to blood sugar levels. Additionally, diabetics should be very familiar with vitamin, mineral and herbal options to improve blood sugar metabolism and control.
A few examples of supplements that are well known to help with this are chromium, magnesium, and vandal sulfate. Various natural glucose transport factors can be very helpful in helping the body move glucose from the blood into the cells. Vandal sulfate has been shown to improve glucose sensitivity and reduce insulin resistance. Various herbal preparations have been reported to significantly improve blood sugar levels, sugar metabolism, and even improve the function of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. In particular, Geneva Sylvester, known as "sugar destroyer" in Sanskrit, has been shown to have positive effects and benefits for diabetics. Besides proper nutrition, appropriate supplements and vitamins, other important aspects are weight control and exercise. Excess weight greatly increases the load on the pancreas, since fat requires much more insulin than lean tissue. Exercise not only helps control body fat and reduce weight, it also helps move sugar out of the blood and into cells.
Diabetes is a very serious condition, but
1# proper diet,
2# glucose monitoring and exercise
Can significantly improve our ability to control the condition. We should try to educate ourselves not only about the importance of tight blood sugar control, but also about the various methods and options to help with this. By using common sense in diet, weight control, exercise and appropriate supplementation, diabetics can significantly reduce complications and lead long and healthy lives.
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