A Few Tips on Diabetes and diabetes diet

For many years, diabetes was and is a top disease in many countries of the world, especially the developing and developed ones. About 20 million Americans have diabetes, plus another 40 million afflicted with an early form of Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes. After the digestive organs have absorbed glucose or sugar into the bloodstream, insulin from the pancreas transfers glucose to the fats, muscle and the liver for fuel. Diabetes develops if there is not enough insulin, blood glucose is not used properly by the liver, muscles or fat, or in a mixture of both causes.

There are two general classifications of diabetes, with another specifically afflicting women. The first type, Type 1, begins in childhood, but is mostly undiagnosed until the individual is about 20 years of age. In this type the body produces no or very little insulin so that daily injections are needed. The causes are largely unknown although genetics is believed to play a great part.

The most prevalent, however, is Type 2, or adult onset, diabetes which is also beginning to afflict younger individuals. In this type the pancreas produces little insulin to control glucose normally or the organs fail to utilize insulin sufficiently. A lot of diabetics do not even realize they have the disease. Then there is gestational diabetes that occurs only in pregnant or lactating women. Usually transitory, it opens the individual to higher risks of contracting Type 2 diabetes.

Symptoms

Type 1 diabetes manifests in a short time and is mostly diagnosed during an emergency situation, the symptoms normally mistaken for that of other illnesses. Tiredness, frequent urination, unexplained great thirst, nausea accompanied by vomiting and falling weight in spite of hearty appetite are the usual symptoms. Additionally, Type 2 diabetics could experience blurred vision as well as numb toes or feet. However, this type develops so gradually many diabetics do not feel any symptoms until complications arise, because diabetes damage the blood vessels and nerves as well as the autoimmunity capabilities.

What foods are appropriate

Diabetics should consult their doctors and dietitians for the appropriate kinds and amounts of food ---protein, fats and carbohydrates--- for eating to control glucose in the blood. In general, however, your diet should be low fat and low in carbohydrates, since both contribute much to the production of blood sugar. The Diabetes Food Pyramid lists food groups based on their carbohydrates and protein content, and diabetics should ingest more of the groups in the bottom part.

Grains, vegetables, whole fruits are the best foods for diabetic persons, particularly those high in fiber. Juices or yogurt that contain sugar or syrup should be avoided, and whole fruits, nonfat or low-fat milk be eaten instead. No hamburgers, cheese, butter, bacon. Limit alcohol intake and take it with meals after determining with your health care provider the appropriate amounts.

Fish and poultry are recommended, though the skin of chicken and turkeys should be removed first. They contain much cholesterol. Trim off all fats from beef, wild game, pork or veal to get the lean meats. No frying as much as possible; broiling, baking, grilling or roasting instead.

Diabetes can be controlled. All you need are correct diet and lots of determination to refuse the foods you crave.

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