In 2010, diabetes was the seventh top cause of death in the US, according to the American Diabetes Association. During this year, over 69,000 death certificates of Americans listed diabetes.

 

The most current statistics shows that as of 2012, 29 million people have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Also in 2012, 1.7 million people — ages 20 or older — were diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes for the first time.

 

These surprising statistics show that diabetes is a significant problem in our society now. Together with statistics and the unhealthy eating habits of obesity in the United States, countless Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. But, patients still do not take this metabolic disorder as seriously as they should.

 

In actuality, the World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2030, the number of individuals living with diabetes will more than twice.

 

What is Diabetes?

 

Diabetes, also officially called diabetes mellitus, is a group of metabolic disorders. With diabetes, the affected person has high blood glucose (or blood glucose) due to one or both of the following reasons: their insulin production is insufficient, or their body’s cells don’t correctly respond to the insulin.

 

The pancreas, an organ located near your gut, is responsible for generating the hormone called insulin. Insulin is then accountable in receiving into your cells for aiding glucose. The majority is changed into glucose, or glucose, to be utilized as energy to our bodies. Therefore, individuals experience a build-up of sugar in their blood.

 

There are a few different types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2, and gestational diabetes. While the same basis is shared by all diseases, they do differ slightly from each other in their defects. Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood glucose that affects women.

 

• Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body generates little to no insulin. This kind of diabetes is typically diagnosed during youth.
• Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition which impacts the way the body processes the insulin produced. Their entire body becomes less sensitive to the insulin over time, although individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes still produce insulin in their pancreas. Type two diabetes is usually diagnosed in people over 40; however, it may still be diagnosed much earlier — even during childhood.

 

What is Prediabetes?

 

Prediabetes is when somebody has a blood glucose level which is higher than normal but is not yet large enough to be officially diagnosed with diabetes. A person diagnosed with prediabetes is much more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. They are also more likely to suffer from serious health issues such as a stroke or heart disease.

 

Particular risk factors for prediabetes include era — especially someone older than 45 years of age — being obese or overweight, a family history of diabetes, and being physically active less than three times per week.

 

But, research demonstrates that in case you do suffer from prediabetes, there are ways that you can prevent a after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes: lose 5 to 7 per cent of your body weight and get at least 150 minutes of physical activity in each week — this can be something easy like brisk walking.

 

How is Diabetes Diagnosed?

 

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are diagnosed using a blood test that includes a hemoglobin A1C test, fasting blood glucose, and a glucose tolerance test.

 

Following a carbonated beverage is consumed, the glucose tolerance test measures the patient’s blood sugar. The hemoglobin A1C test will measure the average blood sugar level over the past couple of months. For an individual who doesn’t have diabetes, the A1C level ought to reflect less than 5.7 percent. However, if the evaluation results reveal 6.4 percent or greater on two distinct occasions, it suggests you’ve got diabetes. For your fasting blood sugar test, you are typically considered diabetic in case you have a sugar level of 126 mg/dL or even higher.

 

The immune system of someone with type 1 diabetes is likely to make antibodies, which then behave against the insulin-producing cells found in the pancreas. These antibodies can be detected by doctors .

 

Type 2 diabetes might be diagnosed according to suspicion due to relative symptoms and your risk factors, such as family history of diabetes and obesity.

 

Why is Diabetes Dangerous?

 

If not properly handled, diabetes has the potential to negatively impact virtually all organs and organs in your body. Improperly managed diabetes can lead to health issues and even death.

 

There are several complications that could arise as a result of improper maintenance of your diabetes. These include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease), feet complications, stroke and heart attack, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS), and gastroparesis.

 

Diabetes also places you at double the chance of heart disease or a heart attack, compared to someone with diabetes. Other complications include stroke, cognitive loss, high blood pressure, kidney disease, higher cholesterol, foot ailments, eye issues and skin infections.

 

Below is a deeper look into a few typical complications as a result of diabetes:

 

Diabetic Retinopathy

 

People with diabetes are at risk for retinal injury because the sensitive eye tissue may be impacted by poor glucose control. The eye innermost layer is the retina. It is important to your vision. Your mind converts the light into signals, which can be sent for picture recognition in the mind and occurs in light.

 

Once the retina is affected, the blood vessels inside it are often ruined. This may affect your ability to decipher between images. Additionally, diabetics are at a higher risk of developing cataracts and glaucoma.

 

Diabetic Nephropathy

 

This term refers to kidney damage as a result of diabetes. Located in your kidneys are blood vessels which filter the waste within your blood. However the blood-sugar level that is high can cause damage to the blood vessels or perhaps lead to their own destruction. The kidneys cannot properly function. This may potentially result in kidney failure.

 

Foot Complications

 

Since diabetics often have nerve damage in their feet, even a simple callous or cut could pose a significant threat and result in serious complications. The blood circulation at a diabetic’s foot is poor, which also leads to inadequate feeling.

 

A diabetic might not believe a little cut on their foot because of a lack of feeling. Even a small cut could lead to a serious infection and even amputation, when combined with the factor of blood flow.

 

Stroke and Heart Attack

 

Diabetes is the strongest risk factor for cardiovascular disease, according to the Joslin Diabetes Center. 74 percent die from a stroke or heart attack. Also, adults have a 200 to 400 percent greater risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack, compared to individuals without diabetes.

 

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome

 

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) is a condition which is most commonly seen in adults who are elderly and suffer with type 2 diabetes; however, it can be seen in those with type 1 diabetes as well.

 

This serious illness happens when the blood sugar levels in the body increase, and the body gets an attempt to quickly rid itself of this excess sugar through expulsion via pee. During this time, the affected person may need to use the restroom but they might quit going too often, and their urine will get dark. Since dehydration is such a threat for this condition, seizures, a diabetic coma, and even death are possible results if left untreated.

 

Gastroparesis

 

Gastroparesis occurs when the stomach takes longer than normal to empty the contents inside. The vagus nerve is responsible for controlling the movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract, however, in a person who has diabetes, this nerve becomes damaged due to the continuation of high glucose levels.

 

Once the vagus nerve becomes damaged, the intestines and muscles of the stomach no longer function correctly, slowing down the movement of food or quitting it. Gastroparesis can happen in someone. It can lead to nausea, vomiting, weight loss, heartburn, abdominal pain and much more.

 

What are the Signs of Diabetes Complications?

 

While the common indicators of developing diabetes can also be symptoms that diabetes complications might be arising, diabetes complications do have some indicators of their own.

 

Some signs of nerve damage related to diabetes include tingling of the limbs, rapid heartbeat, difficulty sleeping, proneness to falling or injury, changes in sweat and affects in senses. Some signs of skin-related diabetes complications include styes in the eyes and eyelids, acne, dermopathy, blisters and scales, and infections.

 

Eye-related diabetes complication symptoms include glaucoma, visiting spots, and cataracts.

 

How Do You Handle Diabetes?

 

With the proper health advice and proper lifestyle changes, diabetes could be monitored and controlled. A lot of people with type 2 diabetes can reverse and manage symptoms and their illness by enhancing their diet, increasing physical activity and managing sleep and stress levels. But, type 1 diabetes can be harder to tackle. However, symptoms may be managed by glucose levels and using the same approaches.

 

Educate yourself on the symptoms of diabetes, the causes of diabetes and also the most effective ways to prevent it. A few natural and easy Methods of handling and preventing diabetes are:

 

• Normalize your omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. The average person consumes far too and much too. It is possible to locate omega-3 in fish like oil that is krill, fish oil, and salmon. Omega-6 is found in vegetable oils that were processed and most fried foods, too.
• Eat a balanced diet plan. There is to keep your blood glucose A fantastic way to concentrate on eating unprocessed foods. Try to avoid things such as trans-fat, processed sugars and grains. When addressing your diet plan, among your focuses should be to restrict your intake of net carbs and protein. Instead, replace them with high amounts of high quality fats. The best, and only way, to handle your intake of protein and carbs is to keep a food diary.
• Exercise frequently. Exercise is just one of the strategies to lessen your leptin and insulin resistance. Be mindful than needing to exercise altogether that excessive is dangerous, if not more damaging.
• Get a great night’s sleep. Sleep is essential to your general well-being — this is. Getting at least eight hours of sleep every night can help normalize your system. Studies reveal sleep deprivation might be linked to insulin sensitivity.
• Address anxiety or other inherent mental health issues. Nervousness anxiety, and depression put on your body down emotionally and physically. Physiological functions can be inhibited by this deterioration. It’s important to deal with all issues to alleviate pressure in your body.
• Protect and treat your skin. High blood sugar levels can result in skin that is damaged. Always practice decent hygiene and utilize appropriate UV protection when spending time in the sun to avoid damaged and dry skin.
• Keep your eyes safe. Diabetics are more likely to suffer with problems. To protect your eyes, receive a at the eye doctor and be sure to wear sunglasses when intending to be in sunlight for a while.

 

How Can You Prevent Diabetes?

A few lifestyle changes can help you prevent diabetes. Studies have found that exercise and weight loss that is moderate amongst adults may block or delay the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

 

Along with daily physical activity and weight loss, eating healthy can also help prevent or delay diabetes.

 

Want to learn more?

 

Diabetes is a common and potentially dangerous metabolic disease. Together with all of of the organs and systems, and the capacity to affect your limbs inside the body, diabetes might easily escape control. Unfortunately, if left unattended and not addressed correctly, diabetes may lead to a diabetic coma and even death.

 

However, this does not need to be the case. With good care and monitoring, you can handle and stop a diabetes diagnosis. It’s important to be aware of the causes and symptoms of diabetes to ensure prevention or appropriate attention of the disease.

 

The scope of our information is limited to chiropractic and spinal injuries and conditions. To discuss options on the subject matter, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900 . 

 

By Dr. Alex Jimenez

 

Additional Topics: Wellness

 

Overall health and wellness are essential towards maintaining the proper mental and physical balance in the body. From eating a balanced nutrition as well as exercising and participating in physical activities, to sleeping a healthy amount of time on a regular basis, following the best health and wellness tips can ultimately help maintain overall well-being. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can go a long way towards helping people become healthy.

 

 

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