{"id":2,"date":"2005-12-04T14:54:01","date_gmt":"2005-12-04T14:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.best-home-remedies.com\/blog\/?p=2"},"modified":"2014-04-09T08:23:07","modified_gmt":"2014-04-09T08:23:07","slug":"what-is-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.best-home-remedies.com\/blog\/what-is-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.best-home-remedies.com\/general_ailments\/diabetes.htm\">diabetes<\/a>? It&#8217;s a fairly common disease, afflicting<br \/>\nover eighteen million people in the United States alone.<br \/>\nAlmost a third of these people don&#8217;t even know that they<br \/>\nhave the disease. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.best-home-remedies.com\/general_ailments\/diabetes.htm\">diabetes<\/a> is characterized by a lack of insulin or the inability of the body to use insulin<br \/>\nproperly. And what is insulin? It&#8217;s the substance we need<br \/>\nto convert food into energy. The consequences can be dire,<br \/>\nso if you suspect that you are at risk, consult your<br \/>\ndoctor. Here are some key facts to know:<\/p><div class=\"76f24c20a33dee5faad526b620499aea\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\r\ngoogle_ad_client = \"pub-3517850094199463\";\r\ngoogle_ad_width = 300;\r\ngoogle_ad_height = 250;\r\ngoogle_ad_format = \"300x250_as\";\r\ngoogle_ad_channel =\"\";\r\ngoogle_color_border = \"FFFFFF\";\r\ngoogle_color_bg = \"FFFFFF\";\r\ngoogle_color_link = \"0000FF\";\r\ngoogle_color_url = \"008000\";\r\ngoogle_color_text = \"000000\";\r\n\/\/--><\/script>\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\"\r\n  src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\r\n            <\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.best-home-remedies.com\/general_ailments\/diabetes.htm\">Diabetes<\/a> is categorized in two ways, as Type 1 and<br \/>\nType 2. The types have some similarities, but they<br \/>\nare different in terms of cause and treatment.<\/p>\n<p>So how do we recognise Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?<\/p>\n<p>Type 1 diabetes is genetic in nature and results from a<br \/>\nfailure of the pancreas to create insulin. It often affects<br \/>\nchildren or young adults. In these people, the immune<br \/>\nsystem actually works against the body, killing<br \/>\noff beta cells that produce insulin. This causes glucose<br \/>\nto stay in the blood rather than getting turned into the<br \/>\nessential fuel our body needs. Treatment is required in<br \/>\norder to prevent diabetic coma, which is when the levels<br \/>\nof glucose in the blood get dangerously high. Treatment<br \/>\ngenerally consists of regular insulin injections.<\/p>\n<p>By contrast, Type 2 diabetes usually develops later in<br \/>\nlife and is often related to lifestyle. This type is<br \/>\nthe more common of the two. While doctors can&#8217;t say<br \/>\nexactly what causes it, some ethnicities seem to be at<br \/>\na greater risk, as are people who are overweight or who<br \/>\ndo not exercise regularly. Age is also a factor, with<br \/>\nthis type of diabetes being more common in older folks.<br \/>\nIn Type 2 diabetes, the body is failing to take up the<br \/>\ninsulin generated by the pancreas. You can try to stave<br \/>\noff your risk for developing Type 2 diabetes by eating a<br \/>\nhealthy diet high in fiber, fruits, veggies and whole<br \/>\ngrains, and exercising on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise is key because it lowers the level of glucose in<br \/>\nthe blood and increases the body&#8217;s ability to take up<br \/>\nnaturally produced glucose. Exercise is also good for<br \/>\nkeeping stress levels low and helping with cholesterol and<br \/>\ncirculation problems. It is such a good treatment, in<br \/>\nfact, that sometimes diet and exercise can negate the<br \/>\nnecessity of medication in Type 2 diabetes patients.<\/p>\n<p>Diets rich is complex carbohydrates such as fruits,<br \/>\nvegetables and whole grains are believed in help in the<br \/>\nprevention of diabetes. For people with diabetes however,<br \/>\nit is important to be aware of the effect of all foods on<br \/>\nthe disease, as some carbohydrates are broken down<br \/>\ndifferently and effect glucose levels in different ways. If<br \/>\nin doubt diabetics can refer to the glycemic index (usually<br \/>\ncalled GI index) which provides information on all foods<br \/>\nand their likely effect.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, consume fiber, which has been shown to keep down<br \/>\nglucose levels and is healthy for just about everyone.<br \/>\nOpt for healthy oils and fats like olive oil rather than<br \/>\nsaturated fats, such as animal fat. Eating healthy will<br \/>\nhelp to prevent cardiovascular disease, for which<br \/>\ndiabetes patients are at increased risk.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is diabetes? It&#8217;s a fairly common disease, afflicting over eighteen million people in the United States alone. Almost a third of these people don&#8217;t even know that they have the disease. diabetes is characterized by a lack of insulin or the inability of the body to use insulin properly. And what is insulin? 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