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WHAT IS DIABETES?
TYPE 1 DIABETES
Understanding Insulin and Type 1 Diabetes
Who Gets Type 1 Diabetes?
What Causes Type 1 Diabetes?
What Are the Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes?
How Is Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosed?
How Is Type 1 Diabetes Managed?
Consequences of Uncontrolled Type 1 Diabetes
TYPE 2 DIABETES
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
Who Gets Type 2 Diabetes?
What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?
What Are the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?
How Is Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosed?
Complications Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
WHAT IS A DIABETES MEAL PLAN?
What is a Healthy Diet?
OUTSMART DIABETES 5-WEEK MEAL PLAN
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes can strike anyone, from any walk of life.
And it does in numbers that are dramatically increasing. In the last decade, the cases of people
living with diabetes jumped almost 50 percent to more than 29 million Americans.
Worldwide, it afflicts more than 380 million people. And the World Health Organization
estimates that by 2030, that number of people living with diabetes will more than double.
Today, diabetes takes more lives than AIDS and breast cancer combined -- claiming the life of 1
American every 3 minutes. It is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, amputations, heart
failure and stroke.
Living with diabetes places an enormous emotional, physical and financial burden on the entire
family. Annually, diabetes costs the American public more than $245 billion.
Just what is diabetes?
To answer that, you first need to understand the role of insulin in your body.
When you eat, your body turns food into sugars, or glucose. At that point, your pancreas is
supposed to release insulin.
Insulin serves as a key to open your cells, to allow the glucose to enter -- and allow you to use
the glucose for energy.
But with diabetes, this system does not work.
Several major things can go wrong causing the onset of diabetes. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are
the most common forms of the disease, but there are also other kinds, such as gestational diabetes,
which occurs during pregnancy, as well as other forms.
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's own immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells
of the pancreas (called beta cells).
Normally, the body's immune system fights off foreign invaders like viruses or bacteria. But for
unknown reasons, in people with type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks various cells in the
body. This results in a complete deficiency of the insulin hormone.
Some people develop a type of diabetes called secondary diabetes -- which is similar to type 1
diabetes, but the beta cells are not destroyed by the immune system; rather, they are destroyed by
some other factor, such as cystic fibrosis or pancreatic surgery.
Dehydration. The buildup of sugar in the blood can cause an increase in urination (to try to
clear the sugar from the body). When the kidneys lose the glucose through the urine, a large
amount of water is also lost, causing dehydration.
Weight loss. The loss of sugar in the urine means a loss of calories; therefore, many people
with high sugars lose weight. (Dehydration also contributes to weight loss.)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Without insulin and because the cells are starved of energy,
the body breaks down fat cells. Products of this fat breakdown include acidic chemicals called
Damage to the body. Over time, the high sugar levels in the blood may damage the nerves
and small blood vessels of the eyes, kidneys, and heart, and predispose a person to
atherosclerosis (hardening) of the large arteries that can cause heart attack and stroke.
Increased thirst
Dry mouth
Abdominal pain
Frequent urination
Unexplained weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry)
Blurred vision
Rapid breathing
Abdominal pain
Retinopathy. This eye problem occurs in about 80% of adults who have had type 1 diabetes
for more than 15 years. Diabetic retinopathy in type 1 diabetes is extremely rare before
puberty no matter how long someone may have had the disease. Medical conditions such as
good control of sugars, management of high blood pressure, and regulation of blood fats like
cholesterol and triglycerides are important to prevent retinopathy. Fortunately, the vision loss
can be prevented in most people with the condition.
Kidney damage. About 20% to 30% of people with type 1 diabetes develop kidney damage,
a condition called nephropathy. The risk for kidney disease increases over time and becomes
evident 15 to 25 years after the onset of the disease. This complication carries significant risk
of serious illness -- such as kidney failure and heart disease.
Poor blood circulation and nerve damage. Damage to nerves and hardening of the arteries
leads to decreased sensation and poor blood circulation in the feet. This can lead to increased
risk of injury and decreased ability to heal open sores and wounds, which in turn significantly
raises the risk of amputation. Damage to nerves may also lead to digestive problems such as
nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
SOURCES:
American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care, January 2004.
American Diabetes Association: "Diabetes Basics: Type 1."
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: "Faxct Sheets:
webmd.com
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes, once called non-insulin-dependent diabetes, is the most common form of
diabetes, affecting 90% to 95% of the 26 million Americans with diabetes.
Damage to the body. Over time, the high glucose levels in the blood can damage the nerves
and small blood vessels of the eyes, kidneys, and heart and lead to atherosclerosis, or
hardening of the arteries that can cause heart attack and stroke.
Dehydration. The buildup of sugar in the blood can cause an increase in urination, causing
dehydration.
Diabetic coma (hyperosmolar nonketotic diabetic coma). When a person with type 2
diabetes becomes very ill or severely dehydrated and is not able to drink enough fluids to
make up for the fluid losses, they may develop this life-threatening complication.
Are over 45
Have prediabetes
Don't exercise
African Americans
Latinos
Native Americans
Increased thirst
Dry mouth
Increased urination
Blurred vision
Rarely, a person may be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after falling into a diabetic coma.
Retinopathy. People with type 2 diabetes may already have eye problems related to diabetes.
Over time, more and more people who initially do not have eye problems related to the
disease will develop some form of eye problem. It is important to control not only blood sugar
but also blood pressure and cholesterol to prevent eye disease from getting worse.
Fortunately, the eye problems aren't bad in most people.
Kidney damage. The risk of kidney disease gets worse over time, meaning the longer you
have diabetes, the greater your risk. If not caught early, kidney damage can lead to kidney
failure.
Poor blood circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the blood vessels can lead to a higher
risk of stroke and heart attack as well as peripheral artery disease. Damage to nerves and
hardening of the arteries leads to worse sensation and poor blood circulation in the feet. This
can lead to more infections and a higher risk of skin ulcers, which significantly raise the risk
of amputation. Damage to nerves may also lead to digestive problems, such as nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea.
SOURCES:
American Diabetes Association: Type 2 Diabetes.
American Diabetes Association: All About Diabetes.
National Institutes of Health: Type 2 Diabetes.
American Diabetes Association: "How to Tell if You Have Diabetes or Prediabetes."
American Diabetes Association: "Diabetes Basics."
News release, FDA.
webmd.com
Carb counting
Glycemic index.
The right meal plan will help you improve your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol
numbers and also help keep your weight on track. Whether you need to lose weight or stay where you
are, your meal plan can help.
People with diabetes have to take extra care to make sure that their food is balanced
with insulin and oral medications (if they take them), and exercise to help manage their
blood glucose levels.
This might sound like a lot of work, but your doctor and/or dietitian can help you create a meal
plan that is best for you. When you make healthy food choices, you will improve your overall health
and you can even prevent complications such as heart disease and some cancers.
There are many ways to help you follow your diabetes meal plan. Some ways are Creating your
Plate or Carbohydrate Counting. These two meal planning methods are different but hopefully one is
right for you.
vegetables
whole grains
fruits
beans
lean meats
poultry
fish
There is no one perfect food so including a variety of different foods and watching portion sizes is
key to a healthy diet. Also, make sure your choices from each food group provide the highest quality
nutrients you can find. In other words, pick foods rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber over those that
are processed.
People with diabetes can eat the same foods the family enjoys. Everyone benefits from healthy
eating so the whole family can take part in healthy eating. It takes some planning but you can fit your
favorite foods into your meal plan and still manage your blood glucose, blood pressure and
cholesterol.
Source: http://www.diabetes.org/
Step-by-step advice on how to know which foods you should and shouldnt eat.
How to use simple lifestyle and diet modifications to enhance your immune system,
effectively control your blood sugar, and treat diabetic acidosis (a life-threatening problem
that occurs when fats are used as energy source).
Detoxification methods to allow your pancreas to heal and remove acids from your system.
Information about the truth behind the diabetic drugs youre taking and how they only make
your disease worse, and much more
Dr. David Pearson also offers 3 bonus reports inside the Diabetes Cure package, and in short, here
they are:
1. Foot Miracle This report will reveal an ancient and powerful technique which can
significantly improve your feets blood circulation at the cellular level and prevent common diabetic
foot problems, from neuropathy (damaged nerves) to infections.
2. 27 Desserts Dr. Pearson claims that the 27 Desserts was the result of the collaboration of
bakers, qualified endocrinologist, and dietitian. With this, youll be able to enjoy 27 dessert recipes
without fear of messing up your blood sugar levels.