Diabetes Prevention Info
April 29, 2009 by Jake Ryan
Filed under Weight Loss
It is possible to reverse or prevent the development of type two diabetes. You should be aware that there are many diabetes preventions that you can avail yourself of. If you think that you may be at risk, the first thing you will want to do is do a pre diabetes screening. You can do this online, however the best option is to speak with your family physician.
High blood sugar levels is a serious symptom of diabetes. If you find out you have high blood sugar levels you should consult your doctor immediately, change your diet, exercise more, and try relaxation methods. Pre-diabetes symptoms such as this can be caught before full on diabetes so pay close attention to your body and warning signs.
Obesity has started to overcome americas youth because of poor eating habits. Many of Americans diets are filled with carbohydrates and starches which turn into sugar. Sugar makes the pancreas work a lot harder to create insulin to deal with the extra sugar. Obesity is a leading factor in getting diabetes.
Some recent research is also pointing to a link between obesity and type two diabetes. In a study done at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine it was found that obese mice had an over abundance of a hormone called resitin. These same mice were unable to transport glucose efficiently. When given a drug to lower the resistance, the mice resumed their glucose transportation. These drugs are not available as of yet and human testing is still some time in the future. That does not mean that there is not another way to combat increasing resistans. Exercise is the magic bullet that for many has turned back the tide of diabetes.
Exercise causes the body to use more glucose which causes your blood sugar levels to drop. Studies have found that walking just 30 minutes a day will cause you to lose weight. These are great diabetes preventions.
If you are whats considered a boarder line diabetic a doctor will give you medication to help reduce insulin levels. Conditions vary so make sure you talk to your physician for these treatments and preventions.
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