What Is Diabetes
What is Diabetes
Diabetes is Disease in which blood Glucose level are above Normal.Most of the food we eat is turned into use for energy .The pancreas ,an organ that lies Near the stomach ,makes hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies .When you have diabetes ,your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its Own insulin as well as it should . this causes sugar to build up your blood .
Who Develop Diabetes
Anyone can develop diabetes ,but its more common in people who are:
What is Diabetes
Diabetes is Disease in which blood Glucose level are above Normal.Most of the food we eat is turned into use for energy .The pancreas ,an organ that lies Near the stomach ,makes hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies .When you have diabetes ,your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its Own insulin as well as it should . this causes sugar to build up your blood .
Who Develop Diabetes
Anyone can develop diabetes ,but its more common in people who are:
- Over weight
- Not physically active
- Hispanic /Latino --And other ethnocentric--
- A family Member With Diabetes
- Had Diabetes In Pregnant
- Blood Glucose Levels that are higher then normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes (pr-diabetes )
Diabetes can occur at any age but the risk increases as you grow older.
What Is Impotent to Control Diabetes ?
Because diabetes can effect part of the body
How Do You Know If You Have Diabetes ?
- Are you often thirsty ,hungry,or tired?
- Do you urinate often?
- Do you have scores that heal slowly ,tingling in your feet,or blurry eyesight?
These May be signs of diabetes .Evan without these signs,you could still have diabetes.
Diabetes is a serious diabetes .It can cause a heart attack or stroke,blindness ,kidney failure ,or loss of feet or legs .But diabetes can be controlled .You can reduce or avoid these health problems .Take the first step .Find out if you are at high risk.
If you think you might have diabetes ,you must visit a doctor or other health care provider for diagnosis.
How Do You Manage Diabetes ?
People with diabetes must take responsibility for their day to day care,and keep blood glucose levels from going too low or too high.
How ...
- Health eating
- Physical activity
- Blood glucose testing
- Many people with type 2 diabetes require pills,insulin,or both to control their blood glucose levels.
People with diabetes should see a health care provider who will monitor their diabetes control and help them learn to manage their diabetes .
We Can Be Stronger than Diabetes !!
Remember..........
Diabetes Is Serious Yet Controllable!!
- Learn about diabetes -what you can do to control your diabetes
- Be physically active every day "Walk , Exercise,or Dance "
- Learn what you should eat . A registered dietitian can help you plan your meals.
- Make wise food choices..Less fat ,low salt,More fiber "Fruits and vegetables"
- Visit your doctor or health care provider
How Can I Prevent Diabetes?
Be More Physically active
- Go for a walk ( every day)
- Don't take the elevator .Use the stair
- Park further away ,walk a few more steps
- Play with your children,grandchildren or friends
- Clean around the house
- Paint your walls
- Dance,practice your moves,shake your body And have some fun!!
Eat Healthfully
- Eat more fruits,vegetable,beans,and whole grains
- Choose healthier meals (Change your high fat meals and snacks for fruits,vegetables or nuts.Drink More water)
- Read Food Labels (Choose foods with less fat,cabries and salt. Reduce the amount of the fried food you eat)
- Eat Smaller Portions (You can eat anything you want .just limit the portion sizes of beef ,chicken and fish.Portion should be smaller than the palm of your hand. )
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