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Diabetes
Overview
The most common misconception is that sugar causes diabetes. Watching out sugar intake becomes important only if you've been diagnosed with diabetes.
However, if you do not have diabetes, sugar intake will not cause diabetes. Diabetes is an illness which occurs as a result of problems with the production and supply of insulin in the body. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, a form of sugar. We use glucose as a source of energy to provide power to the muscles and other tissues. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious heart problems such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), or heart disease, including peripheral artery disease (PAD) and stroke.
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disorder in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is the most common form of diabetes. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas by special cells, called beta cells. When you have type 2 diabetes, your fat, liver and muscle cells do not respond correctly to insulin. This is called insulin resistance.
As a result, blood sugar does not get into these cells to be stored for energy. When sugar cannot enter cells, a high level of sugar builds up in the blood. This is called hyperglycemia. Family history and genes play a role in type 2 diabetes. Low activity level, poor diet, and excess body weight around the waist increase your chance of getting the disease
Many people suffer from diabetes without even knowing about this. Below are some warning signs of diabetes:
- Increased or extreme thirst
- Increased appetite
- Increased fatigue
- Unusual weight loss
- Blurred vision
- Sores that do not heal
Here are points mentioned, what causes diabetes:
- High-fat diet
- High alcohol intake
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Obesity, or being overweight
- Aging
- Family history
If anyone is suffering from diabetes, the very first thing he or she needs to do is to make changes in diet, exercise and other health habits. It is a kind of disease which cannot be cured except in very specific situations. The primary objective of any diabetes treatment is to keep your blood sugar level as close to normal. The Type 1 & 2 diabietes treatment procedures include:
- Lifestyle changes
- Medications including Metformin and Insulin
- Physical activity on daily basis
At Max Hospital, one of the best heart hospitals in Delhi, we have the best heart specialists who specialize in treating cholesterol, through medications, diabetes management and consultations.
At Max hospital, get a second opinion for treating and managing type 1 & 2 diabetes. An expert team of Max solves all queries related to diabetes.
The good news is type 2 diabetes is largely preventable. Research studies have found that lifestyle changes and small amounts of weight loss in the range of 5-10% can prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes among high-risk adults. Lifestyle interventions including diet and moderate-intensity physical activity (such as walking for 150 minutes per week) were used in these research studies to produce small amounts of weight loss.
The development of diabetes was reduced 40% to 60% during these studies that lasted 3 to 6 years. Preventing weight gain, increasing activity levels and working toward small amounts of weight loss if you are overweight can have a big impact on the likelihood that you will develop diabetes in the future. Managing your weight is the best thing you can do to prevent the development of diabetes.
What can you do if you already have diabetes?
You can have a positive influence on your overall health by choosing foods wisely, exercising regularly, reducing your stress level, and correct medical treatment. Small amounts of weight loss (losing 10 pounds or more) can also have a big effect on how easily you can keep your blood sugar in the healthy range and can help prevent the complication of diabetes. Small amounts of weight reduction can decrease the amount of medication you need to keep your blood sugar in the healthy range.
If you are suffering from diabetes, and you see any kind of wound or blister on your feet, then instead of ignoring it, you should immediately consult a doctor and get it examined and treated. Because it can also be a diabetic foot ulcer and Max Hospital doctors can help you to get diabetic foot ulcer treatment.
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