Diabetes is on the Rise and There Are Things You Can Do to Avoid Becoming Diabetic


by Graeme Ramsey - Date: 2006-12-06 - Word Count: 316 Share This!

There is a very strong connection between the consumption of foods high in carbohydrates and the high blood sugar levels that are associated with diabetes.

The consumption of these high carbohydrate foods places additional stress on the cells that are required to process the sugars and this causes insulin resistance.

Diabetes causes damage to the small blood vessels in the body along with other health problems. An adult only needs to lose between five and seven percent of their body fat to have a positive effect on the reduction of their risk if becoming diabetic and also of contracting heart disease. Obesity and diabetes are a consequence of the body's inability to control blood sugar levels that are too high for optimal health.

Studies have shown that almost 30 percent of those people born in the year 2000 will eventually become diabetic unless changes are made to their diets. This is turn will lead to an increase in the incidence of other health related problems such as heart disease, kidney problems and stroke.

You would think that this would be enough to make people want to change their habits to ensure a healthy life as they age but the statistics show that there is an increase in the numbers of diabetics expected over the coming years.

Should you or your child get diagnosed with diabetes it is essential to know all the options that are available for the treatment of the disease in order to ensure that you get the best possible care.

Many people also believe that lifestyle and nutritional cures are available for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes where a reversal of the body's inability to produce insulin is possible.

There is also continuing research that suggests that stem cells will offer a solution to help make insulin producing cells that can replace those that have been damaged by the autoimmune problems that are associated with type 1 diabetes.


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Graeme Ramsey maintains the Comprehensive Body, Health and Fitness website http://www.totalbodyandhealth.com that is updated on a daily basis with the latest health and fitness information and articles on medical conditions, alternative health and much more.

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