Как защитить себя от сахарного диабета

Diabetes — incurable disease. There is no organ or system that does not suffer from pancreatic dysfunction. The first bells — increased fatigue, trouble concentrating, sexual dysfunction, convulsions, and slow recovery in case of infections. Next — more. The disease cannot be cured, but it can be prevented.

Prevention of diabetes consists in changing some habits. The editors of estet-portal.com offer to figure out together how to prevent diabetes. 

The enemy must be known in face: types of diabetes

There are two types of diabetes, each of which has its own characteristics:

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  • Type 1 diabetes. Insulin dependent. This is a hereditary disease, so it occurs even in infants. Due to the destruction of pancreatic cells, the body constantly suffers from insulin deficiency. Solutions  — insulin shots, diet and calmness.

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  • Type 2 diabetes. Insulin independent. This disease occurs due to a violation of the sensitivity of cell receptors to insulin. It has been developing for over a year. Most often, mature people suffer from it. Sugar-reducing pills and a healthy lifestyle help to support the body.

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Prevention of diabetes helps to avoid type 2 disease, but and those people who have a hereditary predisposition may never get sick if they instill good habits.

What causes diabetes: common causes of the disease

The most common causes of  diabetes:

  • Heredity.

     The disease is written in genes. If one of the parents has diabetes, the child will develop it with a 3-10% chance, and if both the risk increases to 70%.

  • Obesity.

     In at-risk group are men with waist circumference over 102 cm and women with whose parameter is 88 cm. Physical activity solves this problem, but a sedentary lifestyle increases the risks.

  • Diseases of the pancreas.

     Pancreatitis, oncological diseases, injuries can provoke diabetes.

  • Viruses.

     If a person has no hereditary predisposition, it is unlikely to will get diabetic after rubella, chickenpox or influenza, but if  — the risk increases exponentially.

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Those who have diabetics in family should be very attentive to their health, monitor nutrition. Stress, illness and  the wrong diet can trigger negative processes in the body. They are irreversible, so it's best not to risk it.


Prevention of diabetes mellitus: 7 useful tips

The only way to prevent diabetes — maintain health. To do this, develop good habits:

Less industrial products.

 Soda, packaged juices, processed meats — health enemies. They have a colossal amount of sugar and a minimum of useful substances. Prepare food in your own kitchen, and replace juices with compotes. No matter how much sugar you put in them, it's less than store-bought drinks.  

Pay attention to the glycemic index of food.

 This is the rate at which carbohydrates are converted to glucose. Avoid foods with a glycemic index greater than 35 — sweets, desserts, bread. The less their in your diet, the better health figure.

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Get enough sleep.

 Chronic sleep deprivation — it's a ticking time bomb. The body cannot fully function, and with every year you will be overcome by more and more diseases, including incurable.  

Learn to deal with stress       — it's just an appearance. You need effective measures that will prevent nervous breakdowns and protect the body from the effects of stress. This is a treadmill, classes in the gym, yoga, dancing. Learn relaxation techniques.

 

Eat protein foods.

 Low-fat, protein-rich foods (especially plant-based foods) will help keep you healthy for years to come. Add soy, beans, beans, peas, dairy products to your diet.

 

Vegetables & fruits — this is important.

 Raw vegetables, fruits and greens contain vitamins and essential trace elements. They are needed to maintain health.



My default imageDrink clean water.
 The advice to drink 1.5-2 l of liquids a day has already filled everyone with eyes, but it correct. If the body does not have enough water, the blood becomes thicker, and the level of sugar in it rises. This is a risk factor.
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As you can see, the prevention of diabetes lies in a healthy lifestyle. Controlling your diet and physical activity can indeed protect diseases and prolong life.

The main thing about methods of preventing diabetes

Diabetes can be prevented, even if you predispose to it.

Follow these rules:

    Check your diet.
  • Anything that leads to weight gain — poorly. Avoid store-bought juices, sodas, ketchups, and other products that can be substituted for homemade meals.

    Add proteins, vegetables, fruits to the menu.

    If you crave sweets, eat fruits and berries. They are quite capable of replacing harm. Lean protein foods will help you lose weight without hunger strikes and bullying yourself.
  • Drink water.

    This is not discussed.
  • Be active.

    Nobody is forcing you to train to the point of exhaustion with barbells. It is enough to work out in the gym a couple of times a week, sign up for yoga, or walk for 30 minutes a day.


My default imageThe human body

 — self-healing system. Healthy habits will help maintain its functions for many years, protect against diseases, give vigor.

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