A Guide on Ways to Prevent Diabetes

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Diabetes is a condition that can affect multiple body organs leading to other secondary diseases if not treated.It is therefor best to be informed about ways to prevent diabetes.There are two types of diabetes,Type 1  and Type 2 .In Type 1 also known as Juvenile onset diabetes,there is self destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.These are the cells which produces insulin needed by the body.This is why Type 1 diabetes needs insulin injections to offset the lack of insulin production in the pancreas.Type 2 also known as adult onset diabetes is due to high blood glucose and possible lack of insulin.This easily preventable.

There are ways to prevent diabetes and avoid its possible complications:
1.Diet.
   Strive to eat a balanced diet always.Let us be guided by the healthy eating pyramid.This is a guide which intends to help us know how much food from each food group should we be eating.This is based on nutritional benefits of these foods.
2.Exercise
  .Let us aim to be active.In this modern day where cars and taxis are  always available,we should find the time to stretch our legs each day.Let us not always find the easy way in doing our daily activities.If there is an opportunity for us to walk while doing our errands,we should do it.Choose the stairs instead of the elevator.Being physically active will help us burn more calories.It strengthens our bodies and helps us maintain our weight.
3.Lose those extra pounds.
  Extra weight will make you prone to diseases like diabetes,hypertension,heart disease etc.The fats around our internal organs makes it difficult for them to function properly.Like  if fat surrounds the heart,it will restrict how it beats properly.
4.Avoid too much stress.
  As stress could lead to over eating and weight gain.Learn to find ways to unwind after each day. Learn how to meditate.Take a hot bath to relax tired muscles.Listen to your favorite singer.Or watch funny movies.

 Some of the possible complications of uncontrolled diabetes
1.Heart disease
2.Hypertension
3.Neuropathy
4.Eye problems like cataract,glaucoma etc
5.Kidney disease
6.Skin infections
7.Depression
8.keto-acidosis
9.Diabetes could affect oral health.
10.Hearing problems
11.Peripheral arterial disease
12.Stroke

Drugs are a great help for diabetic patients whose diabetes can not be managed with diet and exercise. Studies are being done about enzyme containing drugs being develop to act on diseases influenced by age.This is good news for for people suffering from alzheimer's disease,diabetes etc.If successful,it might have lesser side effects.

Diabetes has serious complications if not treated.Knowing ways to prevent diabetes is far better than treating it.Diabetes could be controlled with proper diet,exercise and drugs but nothing can beat prevention.Let us take care of our bodies because as we grow older,our metabolism slows down.Our bodies become susceptible to age related diseases like type 2 diabetes and alzheimer's disease.A slower metabolism will make us gain weight faster.We should therefor be more conscious of what we eat,modify our lifestyle and strive for better health.