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Diabetes is a disease in which the glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high. The hormone insulin usually keeps the blood glucose at the right level. But people with diabetes either can’t produce enough insulin or cannot use the insulin well enough, so their blood sugar raises too high. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and the need for lower-limb amputations.

 


Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

 

The two major types of diabetes are type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.


 

Type 1 diabetes used to be called juvenile-onset diabetes. Type 1 diabetes typically starts in childhood or early adulthood, but it can affect people of any age. People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin regularly in order to survive. Genetics, environmental conditions, and autoimmune factors all play a role in whether a person gets type 1 diabetes. (In autoimmune disorders the body attacks its own cells.)


Type 2 diabetes was formerly called adult-onset diabetes. It usually begins in adulthood, but more and more children and adolescents are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Obesity, family history of diabetes, and physical inactivity increase the risk of getting type 2 diabetes. Certain races are at greater risk than others of contracting the disease. Many people with type 2 diabetes can control their blood glucose with diet, exercise, weight control, and medication. Others must also take insulin. Close to 95% of all people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.

 


Symptoms of Diabetes

Because the possible symptoms are so varied, people may have diabetes without knowing it. That’s one of the reasons it’s important to have regular check-ups with medical providers, who can detect the disease through blood tests.
People with diabetes may:
 

 

  • Feel very thirsty or hungry

  • Have to urinate frequently

  • Feel numbness or tingling in their hands or feet

  • Have very dry skin

  • Have sores that don’t heal

  • Feel very tired

  • Lose weight

  • Have lots of infections
     

Diets for People with Diabetes

Healthy eating helps people with diabetes reduce and control their blood sugar levels. Keeping blood sugar low can prevent the serious consequences of diabetes.


A diabetes diet can be simple—a variety of nutritious foods in limited amounts and at regular times. There may be no need for special foods or complicated diet plans. A healthy diet for a person with diabetes includes:
 

  • Limited sweets

  • Frequent meals

  • Ample mixture of fruit, vegetables, and whole-grain foods

  • Low-fat, low-calorie foods

  • Attention to the type and amount of carbohydrates

  • Limited use of alcohol


Eating the same amount of carbohydrates and calories every day helps control both blood sugar and weight. Contact a registered dietician for help with diabetes problems. They can help set up food plans that work well for many diabetes issues.

 


Exercise Helps Control Diabetes

Because it helps control weight and lower blood sugar, exercise is an important part of diabetes management. Exercise also lowers the risk of heart disease in people with diabetes. The type of exercise depends on the physical and medical condition and exercise experience of the individual. People with diabetes should consult their doctor before starting an exercise routine.

Here are a few general exercise tips for people with diabetes:
 

  • Check blood sugar before and after exercising.

  • Check feet for sores or blisters before or after exercising.

  • Wear proper socks and shoes.

  • Drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercising.

  • Warm up before exercising and cool down after.

  • Keep a snack on hand in case blood sugar drops too low during exercise.



Diabetes is a serious disease that requires treatment from a qualified person only. Along with medication and/or insulin, diet and exercise are important parts of healthy living for people with diabetes.

 

 

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