Well, if you’re over the age of 30, it is likely you are not at risk for Type 1 diabetes. This usually is discovered earlier on in your life.
However, if you smoke, drink, don’t exercise, eat a lot of foods that are rich in fats, high in sugar, and loaded with carbohydrates, then you are definitely at risk for type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately you only need to be really good at one of these things to be at risk.
June 28 2007 | General Info | 1 Comment »
Diabetes is not a disease that you get as if it were an infection or a virus. This is a disease that can result from your genetic make up or from your lifestyle.
If it is a genetic cause it is likely that your body doesn’t produce insulin, which is the hormone that helps move glucose into cells. Or you may not have functional receptors on the cells to grab hold of the insulin or glucose. This is type 1 diabetes and usually occurs early in life.
If it is a lifestyle cause, it is likely that you eat food that is high in fat, sugar, and carbohydrates. These diet choices, coupled with a lack of exercise eventually overwhelms the body’s capabilities to deal with the sugar load. However, your body may simply wear out over time. These scenarios cause type 2 diabetes.
Here for your diabetic health! Dr. Tytus
June 04 2007 | General Info | No Comments »