Diabetes and What it Means to You

I decided to address this health issue that is now striking young kids.  Many young people are getting type 2 Diabetes, which was almost unheard of a few decades ago.  I am not a doctor nor do I have special training in medicine, except I read everything I can about staying healthy as we age.

Diabetes often starts with pre diabetes which means the insulin in your body is not producing up to par or is resistant.  This warning is so important to your good health,  and at this time you can start regulating your diet with good hopes of eliminating this disease.

Very often when diagnosed with Diabetes your primary care physician will put you on a insulin regulating drug.  Unfortunately for many this means they can eat what they want and the drug will do its job.  To me it would mean to clean up the food intake and start eating healthfully and eliminating processed sugar products. We live in a society today that is filled with fast food restaurants, aisles in the grocery store with sugar laden cereals and convenience foods filled with preservatives and additives.  Making wiser food choices can be a step in the right direction to keeping your blood sugar at normal levels.  I have known many people who have gotten off the Diabetes drugs by regulating their diets.  There are books and tutorials on how to do this.

A large percentage of people with pre diabetes  turn into full Diabetes.  Many people who take drugs for Diabetes eventually end up taking Insulin injections.  And accordingly  people with Diabetes are more susceptible to cardiovascular  conditions.  There are other factors which can create Diabetes which include family predisposition.

It seems simple enough to change your diet, add some exercise and rid yourself of the possibility of getting this disease.  And don’t forget to keep your weight in normal ranges.

Mayo Clinic has some sound advice to avoid young children from getting Diabetes: 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes

 There are also several herbs that help regulate blood sugar:

1. Cinnamon
2. Cumin
3. Ginger
4. Rosemary

A major supplement which helps support normal blood sugar range is Alpha Lipoic Acid.  Ask your physical about this one.  We take this supplement on a regular basis because it has so many health benefits.  

The good news is that for the most part with changes in life  style Pre Diabetes will not turn into DIabetes.  I hope you all take this seriously and realize that Diabetes takes a health toll. Please check with your health provider before making any changes.