Diabetes doesn’t just always affect the overweight, sedentary and unhealthy eaters. Among famous celebrities with type 2 Diabetes are Tom Hanks and Halle Berry.
According to medical experts eating healthy and doing regular exercise are key elements for the prevention of developing that may lead cognitive impairment later on in life.
What is Diabetes?
According to Diabetes Australia, “Diabetes is a complex disease that can affect many parts of your body as well as your mind.”
Diabetes is a chronic condition that for most can last a lifetime. There is currently no cure for the disease.
In people with diabetes, insulin, which converts food into glucose no longer, does so in sufficient amounts to convert foods into energy. So instead of being converted to energy, the glucose stays in their blood and that’s why blood sugar/glucose levels are higher in people with diabetes. They constantly have to monitor blood sugar levels to keep them at a stable manageable level in order to feel healthy and function well.
“Glucose is carried around your body in your blood. Your blood glucose level is called glycaemia.” Diabetes Australia.
In an excerpt below from “The true root of all illnesses lies in the digestive tract”, by Margaret Jasinka, we take a look at, “So what does work for weight loss and type 2 diabetes prevention?”
“I’m sure you know there are several possible ways to lose weight. There’s no shortage of diet books on the market. I believe that a low carbohydrate diet is the healthiest and easiest way to lose weight. Protein and healthy fats do not significantly raise blood sugar; therefore they are healthy for anyone with diabetes and pre-diabetes. These foods also help to keep you feeling full and satisfied, thus making it much easier to stick to a healthy diet. Many people do not eat enough fat; therefore they are left feeling hungry and craving carbohydrate. It’s possible to put up with hunger for a little while in order to lose weight, but no one wants to spend the rest of their life hungry. Therefore they go back to their former diet and regain all their weight. The eating plans in the books Diabetes Type 2: You Can Reverse It, Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It and Can’t Lose Weight? You Could Have Syndrome X all contain low carbohydrate eating plans.
Ensure your liver is healthy. Your liver plays a key role in your metabolic rate because it is a fat burning organ. Your liver also helps to keep your blood sugar stable. People with an unhealthy liver are more prone to hypoglycaemia and sugar cravings.
Get your thyroid gland tested. Thyroid gland disorders are incredibly common and many people spend years of their life undiagnosed.
Try to get at least 7 hours of good quality sleep each night. Magnesium helps lots of people sleep better because it relaxes the muscles and nervous system. All sorts of things can interfere with sleep quality, such as adrenal gland disorders, immune disorders and liver problems.
Get some movement each day. You don’t have to run or do an aerobics class, but please move your body in some way. Exercise increases energy, improves mood and increases self-esteem. All of those factors help a person maintain a healthy weight.”
Note: Before going on any diet consult your Doctor.
For more information about Diabetes contact: Diabetes Australia Info Line: 1300 136 588
24 Hour Emergency Counselling Services
Lifeline on 13 11 14
Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
Men’s Line Australia on 1300 789 978
Sources:
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Diabetes Australia: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
Sandra Cabot Clinics: http://www.drsandracabotclinics.com.au/true-root-ill-health-lie-digestive-tract/
15 Celebrities with type 2 Diabetes: www.health.com
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