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Page Three - Diabetes Facts
The main treatment for Type I Diabetes is insulin treatment, along with diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications. Insulin is delivered to the body with injections during the day. If injections are used, they are given 2-6 times a day. Life style modifications of diet, exercise, and stress reduction are similar to what is needed for Type 1 Diabetes. In Type I Diabetes diet plays an even more important role, due to the artificial way insulin is supplied to the body. It is very important to have a regulated carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake spread throughout the day, for 3 meals and snacks, including a snack at bedtime. This will make the use of the insulin more efficient and lessen the chances of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It is very important that a person with Type 1 Diabetes seek the advice of a nutrition expert, as well as a diabetes nurse educator, in order to regulate insulin and meals. Type 2 diabetesThe most common form of diabetes is Type 2. Many people with this type of dm are overweight or obese, but not all. In the past, Type 2 dm was called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), or adult-onset diabetes. The name non-insulin dependent Diabetes changed to Type 2 because, many people diagnosed with this type of dm require insulin, as well as oral medications. Therefore the words mature onset no longer described the disease. In addition, right now, the US is experiencing an explosion of teenagers who are being diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, due to obesity at a young age. Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90 to 95 percent of all cases of diabetes. Type 2 dm beginnings are very different than type 1. Type 2 usually begins as insulin resistance. This is where the cells in the body are not receptive (unlocked by) to insulin. They become resistant, meaning the cells are no longer unlocked to let the sugar into them from the bloodstream by insulin. The sugar (glucose) cannot enter the cell easily, and builds up in the blood. As the body requires more insulin, the pancreas starts working overtime to produce more. In time, the pancreas begins to loose its ability to make more insulin. The conditions that lead to Type 2 diabetes are obesity, family history of diabetes, history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose metabolism, physical inactivity, old age, and certain types of race/ethnicity. With the current obesity epidemic, Type 2 diabetes is being diagnosed more often in children and adolescents.
This nutrition information is provided for information only, and should not be construed as medical advice, or instruction. No action, or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this information. Please consult your health professional for any matter relating to your health. Readers who fail to consult with appropriate healthcare officials, assume the risk of any injuries. The information and opinions provided, are believed to be sound, based on our best judgment, and research. The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions. Statements made herein, have not necessarily been evaluated by the FDA. Any products, and or information discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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