General, But Important Diabetes Information By Gabriel Adams At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Diabetes is a metabolic problem that disrupts the way the body uses energy from the food we eat. Metabolism is the process of how our digestive system deals with food. Our body breaks the food we eat into blood sugar so it can enter our cells where the sugar is converted into energy. But to enter the cell, blood sugar needs a hormone called insulin to unlock the cell.

In type-1 diabetes, the body cannot produce insulin, which prevents the blood sugar from entering the cells, thus depriving the body of energy to function. On the other hand, type-2 diabetes means the body can produce insulin but the amount is either not enough or some of the insulin produced is defective. Likewise, for still unclear reasons, many type-2 diabetics suffer from insulin resistance, where the body’s cells don’t respond to the insulin. In all cases, diabetes causes blood sugar to rise beyond normal levels, which over time, can cause complications in the heart, kidneys, eyes, limbs and nerves.

Diabetes is currently considered one of the leading causes of death in the USA. Although a cure is yet to be developed, numerous treatment options to manage elevated sugar levels are available diabetics. Because their body can no longer produce insulin, type-1 and some type-2 diabetics require insulin shots to keep them alive. Many type-2 diabetics who can still produce insulin, rely on various oral medications to lower their elevated sugar levels.

Nonetheless, medical practitioners agree that the two major cornerstones of preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes or its complications are proper diet and regular exercise to keep the body functions healthy and strong. A low-fat, high-fiber diet is highly recommended for diabetics to help them regulate their blood sugar. Following a regular exercise regimen also helps diabetics achieve a near normal, if not normal, blood sugar level as well as keeping the body fit. As diabetes incidence continues to grow around the world, more and more doctors are recommending adopting healthy eating and lifestyle habits for non-diabetic persons, if only to curb the further spread of the disease.

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