Is it possible to reverse or prevent the development of type two
diabetes? There are many diabetes preventions that you can utilize to help
yourself. If you might be at risk, the first thing you will want to do is have
a pre-diabetes screening. While you can do this online, I believe the best
option is to speak with your regular physician.
Pre-Diabetes
Many people show signs and symptoms of type two diabetes before
they actually develop it, this is known as pre-diabetes. Before you have full
blown diabetes you will likely have increased blood sugar levels and that can
be an indicator that you are in a pre-diabetic state.
The good news is that pre-diabetes doesn’t have to be permanent
or turn into full onset diabetes.
Some Diabetes preventions include:
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A change in diet
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Medication
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Relaxation
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Exercise
Changing Your Diet
The American diet has become increasingly high in sugar or
carbohydrates and too low in fruits and vegetables. The ever-increasing
incidence of diabetes is linked to these poor eating habits. You take in high
levels of carbs and starches, and your body turns them into pure glucose or
sugar. Your pancreas must then work overtime to create the right amounts of
insulin to deal with the sugar levels. Poor diet also leads to obesity, which
is a risk factor for diabetes.
Medication
If you are what doctors call a border line diabetic, your
physician may want to start you on medications that will help reduce your
insulin resistance. These medications are prescribed on a case-by-case basis
according to your symptoms. If the doctor finds you are not producing insulin,
you may need to take an oral medication. If the problem is in your sugar
production, other medications can address the issue. Talk with your doctor
about all your available options.
Stress – Learn To Relax
All of us could do with less stress in his or her life, and this
is even more true for a person with pre-diabetes. Stress releases a hormone in
the body that can lead to insulin resistance. If you are constantly dealing with
stress you will want to look into techniques to manage it such as yoga,
meditation, or exercise.
Exercise
Exercise and weight loss are both great preventions for
diabetes. When you exercise, the body works actively to use more glucose. While
you are exercising your blood sugar levels will drop. Adding just thirty
minutes of walking a day will allow you to burn more calories and begin losing
weight. This is a good thing.
Conclusion
You can turn back the hands of time when you are talking about
pre- diabetes. Practicing diabetes preventions in your everyday life can keep
the disease at bay or completely reverse your risk. It’s worth a try, isn’t it?
