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Coping With Diabetes and Avoiding Its Development

Prediabetes can be defined as a medical condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal range but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes mellitus. Prediabetes greatly increases an individual's chances of developing type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, kidneys failure and paralysis.

Type-2 diabetes is an endocrinal disease, which usually develops when your body's cells gradually lose sensitivity to a hormone known as insulin. This hormone is secreted by the pancreas to lower the elevated blood sugar levels in one's blood. In a type-2 diabetic patient, there is a reduced secretion of insulin from beta cells of pancreas as well, which leads to the intake of oral drugs that help boost secretion of insulin and its absorption in the tissues.

Although there are many factors that can contribute to the development of type-2 diabetes, one factor that is very important in this regard is weight gain. Many research studies have conclusively proved that the rising rates of obesity are directly linked to the rising rates of diabetes mellitus. Therefore, it becomes very important that you pay a close attention to your diet and the onset of obesity and adopt measures that help you lose weight.

Bad carbohydrates, refined sugar and fast foods should be avoided at any cost. These foods make bad types of carbs that make your pancreas work overtime to keep blood glucose levels under control. Moreover, consumption of alcohol, soft drinks, snacks, sandwiches, chocolate and candies on a regular basis also make you vulnerable to the risk of type-2 diabetes.

Consuming a balanced healthy diet and exercise is not only important in regards to diabetes but for overall well being. This should include a daily intake of fruit, vegetables and a complimentary ratio of protein, complex carbohydrates and fat. A daily regime of cardiovascular exercise should also be included in order to lose weight, reduce the chances of cardiovascular diseases and to help regulate blood sugar levels.

Avoiding significant volumes of alcohol will not only decrease the chances of developing diabetes, but help control the condition of those that do have it due the increased risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels). There is no reason for those with diabetes to totally abstain from alcohol with general guidelines remaining the same for the general population. It is recommended however, that those with diabetes should avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach.

It is also important that you avoid smoking, not only in terms of indirectly developing diabetes, but due to the significant health issues involved with smoking and also to the detriment of those around you.. Smoking is now proven to be an independent risk factor for diabetes, and amongst diabetics it increases the risk of complications including heart disease, stroke and circulation problems.

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By Michael Hordern

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