Hi all
Hope you had a great week.
I mentioned in my blog last week that it was World Diabetes Day and I wanted to dedicate my blog this week to Diabetes.
So I will look at
What is Diabetes?
What are the types of Diabetes?
Exercise and Diabetes.
Who is at risk of getting Diabetes Type 2.
Should you get tested?
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition that I am sure you have heard about. But how much do you know about it? and could you be at risk?
Diabetes is a disorder that affects the way your body uses food
for energy. When we eat food the glucose (energy) from it circulates in your
blood, where it waits to enter cells to be used as fuel. A Hormone called
Insulin which is produced by the pancreas helps move the sugars into the
muscles. When the pancreas works properly its adjusts the amount of insulin
released based on the level of glucose. However if you have diabetes, the
pancreas does not produce enough or any insulin resulting in prolonged elevated blood sugar levels, which is extremely dangerous.
There are two main types of Diabetes and another that you may not have heard of. Lets look at them!!!
Type 1 Diabetes
A person with Type 1 diabetes can't make any insulin. Type 1 may
strike at any age, however most often occurs before age 30. Type 1 can be caused by a genetic disorder.
Type 2 Diabetes:
A person with Type 2 diabetes has adequate insulin, but the cells
have become resistant to it. Type 2 can effect anyone at any age however it
usually occurs in adults over 35 years. It is estimated that 95 percent of all
diabetes cases are Type 2. This is very alarming as Type 2 Diabetes can be
controlled and it is often a reflection on lifestyle , triggered by obesity, and
a lack of exercise, .
Gestational Diabetes - The other type
Gestational diabetes is developed during pregnancy and affects
about 4 percent of all pregnant women. It usually appears during the second
trimester and disappears after the birth of the baby. The same as Type 1 and
Type 2, your body can't use glucose effectively and blood glucose levels get too
high. When this is not controlled, both mother and unborn child are at risk and
complications can affect both you and your baby. Having this type can increases your risk for developing it again during future pregnancies and also raises your risk of Type 2 diabetes later in life.
Exercise and Diabetes
Now that we have looked at the different types, I want to look at how exercise can help with Diabetes.
Benefits of exercise for controlling diabetes.
Exercise will improve your body's use of insulin.
Exercise helps control weight, as we know being overweight can put you at risk of Type 2.
Who is at risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes
1. If you are deemed obese you are at a higher risk.
2. If you lead a Sedentary Lifestyle inactivity and being overweight go hand in hand towards a diagnosis of type 2.
3. If your diet is high in saturated fat and processed foods
4. Family History and Genetics people who have family members
who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk for
developing it themselves.
5. Increased Age.
6. High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol put you at a
higher risk of developing diabetes.
Should you get tested?
Here are a few symptoms that may indicate you have Diabetes. Like I said type two can occur at any age so if in doubt consult you doctor who can carry out a simple test.
Symptoms
Unusual thirst,
Extreme hunger,
Blurred vision,
Frequent and recurring infecions,
Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
Unusual weight loss,
Extreme fatigue
Cuts and woulnds slower to he
Well I hope that you enjoyed this blog and if you have any
concerns that you may be a risk, consult your doctor who can test you. If you
have any questions that I can help with do not hesitate to contact me.
Until next week.
Stay healthy
Jill
Hope you had a great week.
I mentioned in my blog last week that it was World Diabetes Day and I wanted to dedicate my blog this week to Diabetes.
So I will look at
What is Diabetes?
What are the types of Diabetes?
Exercise and Diabetes.
Who is at risk of getting Diabetes Type 2.
Should you get tested?
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition that I am sure you have heard about. But how much do you know about it? and could you be at risk?
Diabetes is a disorder that affects the way your body uses food
for energy. When we eat food the glucose (energy) from it circulates in your
blood, where it waits to enter cells to be used as fuel. A Hormone called
Insulin which is produced by the pancreas helps move the sugars into the
muscles. When the pancreas works properly its adjusts the amount of insulin
released based on the level of glucose. However if you have diabetes, the
pancreas does not produce enough or any insulin resulting in prolonged elevated blood sugar levels, which is extremely dangerous.
There are two main types of Diabetes and another that you may not have heard of. Lets look at them!!!
Type 1 Diabetes
A person with Type 1 diabetes can't make any insulin. Type 1 may
strike at any age, however most often occurs before age 30. Type 1 can be caused by a genetic disorder.
Type 2 Diabetes:
A person with Type 2 diabetes has adequate insulin, but the cells
have become resistant to it. Type 2 can effect anyone at any age however it
usually occurs in adults over 35 years. It is estimated that 95 percent of all
diabetes cases are Type 2. This is very alarming as Type 2 Diabetes can be
controlled and it is often a reflection on lifestyle , triggered by obesity, and
a lack of exercise, .
Gestational Diabetes - The other type
Gestational diabetes is developed during pregnancy and affects
about 4 percent of all pregnant women. It usually appears during the second
trimester and disappears after the birth of the baby. The same as Type 1 and
Type 2, your body can't use glucose effectively and blood glucose levels get too
high. When this is not controlled, both mother and unborn child are at risk and
complications can affect both you and your baby. Having this type can increases your risk for developing it again during future pregnancies and also raises your risk of Type 2 diabetes later in life.
Exercise and Diabetes
Now that we have looked at the different types, I want to look at how exercise can help with Diabetes.
Benefits of exercise for controlling diabetes.
Exercise will improve your body's use of insulin.
Exercise helps control weight, as we know being overweight can put you at risk of Type 2.
Who is at risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes
1. If you are deemed obese you are at a higher risk.
2. If you lead a Sedentary Lifestyle inactivity and being overweight go hand in hand towards a diagnosis of type 2.
3. If your diet is high in saturated fat and processed foods
4. Family History and Genetics people who have family members
who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk for
developing it themselves.
5. Increased Age.
6. High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol put you at a
higher risk of developing diabetes.
Should you get tested?
Here are a few symptoms that may indicate you have Diabetes. Like I said type two can occur at any age so if in doubt consult you doctor who can carry out a simple test.
Symptoms
Unusual thirst,
Extreme hunger,
Blurred vision,
Frequent and recurring infecions,
Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
Unusual weight loss,
Extreme fatigue
Cuts and woulnds slower to he
Well I hope that you enjoyed this blog and if you have any
concerns that you may be a risk, consult your doctor who can test you. If you
have any questions that I can help with do not hesitate to contact me.
Until next week.
Stay healthy
Jill
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