Diabetes Awareness: Know the Signs, Take Control.
Diabetes or high blood sugar is a common chronic health issue worldwide. it’s effects how your body convert the food into energy. Insulin (a hormone) regulate blood sugar level in our body. Start when our body doesn’t produce insulin (a hormone) or body cannot use insulin effectively.
It can occur at any age but 50+ age groups people has more prevalence of diabetic worldwide. Most of the people doesn’t know the right treatment for it, they are dependent only on medication, do not take any home care. It’s very important to take doctor advice in diabetes. Metformin is a very common medicine for diabetes, mostly doctors prescribe Metformin.
As per the research of WHO 830 million of population are suffering from diabetes, expectation suggesting this number could exceed 1.3 billion by 2050. High blood sugar invites many other health issues in our body. It can occur at any age but 50+ age groups people has more prevalence of diabetic worldwide. : In chaina approximately 141 million people affected with it which is the highest number globally, chaina carries 26% of all diabetes cases worldwide. India follows with 74.2 million cases, and Pakistan is third position with 33 million.
There are many unique types of diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
In type 1 diabetes immune system attacks insulin making beta cells in the pancreas. So there will be less or no insulin production. Often occurs in children and young generations, but can develop at any age. In this type diabetes Requires daily insulin injections or an insulin pump. Its not curable. The exact reason of type1 diabetes is still unknown but there are many factors can develop type 1, like – Genetic ( if biological mother or father has diabetes then there are chances to develop it in kids.), Viral infection, stress, toxins, bad food habits etc.
Symptoms –
- Suddenly Feeling more thirsty and hungry than normal
- excessive Urinating
- some time Bed-wetting in children
- weight loss
- Feeling weak
- Having blurry vision
- High BP
- headache
- more chances of infection.
- Some time stomach pain, dryness in skin and mouth.
- If any cut happens on skin healing process will be slow.
Type 2 diabetes
It is more common then type 1, it occurs in adults more. In this sugar (glucose) circulation increases in the body but insulin production is not enough from pancreas.Worldwide 90 to 95% cases are type2. There are many reasons for type 2 diabetes like – consuming more sugar and process food, less physical activity, obesity, age, genetic etc.
Symptoms –
- Feeling more hungry and more thirsty
- frequently Urinating
- dryness in skin
- slow healing sores
- frequently infections
- blurred vision.
Gestational Diabetes
It my happen during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and insulin resistance. Most of the cases it resolve post delivery. It requires Diet, exercise, and sometimes insulin or medication. Once you got Gestational Diabetes there are chances to get Type 2 diabetes later.
Prediabetes
A condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Cause: Insulin resistance, often linked to lifestyle factors. Lifestyle changes can reverse it. Without intervention, it can progress to Type 2 diabetes.
Diabetic Management
You can manage you high blood sugar at home to avoid long term complications. Here is simple 5 steps to manage diabetes at home.
- Healthy food – food habits are always effect in most if health issues. High blood sugar patients should be particular with what they eat, how they eat and when they eat.
Good to eat – Plenty of vegetables, Lean protins, whole grains, healthy fats.
Good to avoid – Process food, refine carbs, surgery food, excessive Oily food, alcohol, smoking,
2. Physical activity – It’s very important to be physically fit at any age. 30 minutes of exercise per day can make you fit. Select some moderate exercise like walking, cycling etc.
3. Blood suger monitor – Blood sugar monitor is easily available in most of the pharmacy. To get better results monitor blood sugar at home and make a note of it. Share with your Healthcare provider. In this way you can fix your diabetes target.
4. Stress Management – Chonic stress can increase diabetes level. Its important to stay relaxed, start meditation and sleep for 6 to 8 hours in a day to avoid stress.
5. Weight loss – maintaining a healthy weight can help to control blood sugar. It can be achieved with blance diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle.
Home remedies
there are few home remedies (supplements) can help to control blood sugar.
Cinnamon – it’s a excellent ingredient to enhance insulin sensitivity.
Fenugreek seeds – consuming fenugreek seeds daily can help to reduce blood sugar.
Aloevera juice – Aloevera juice contains many nutritional value, it helps to control blood sugar.