Blindness, Amputation of Limbs, or dialysis for the rest of their lives; these are the consequences of diabetes. Almost everyone with diabetes could anticipate that one of these catastrophic disabilities would happen to them. However, the Centers for Disease Control report that today, the complications are decreasing, even though the rates of diabetes are increasing. For the first time, heart decrease has decreased by almost 16%. This decrease is a result of new knowledge within the past decade that controlling blood pressure, managing cholesterol levels, and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels staves off the eventual outcome of diabetes.
But still, why the rising tide of diabetes? Experts reveal that the epidemic proportion of obesity is the main reason for the increases being seen. In 2 more generations, the number of diabetics in America will probably increase to 50 million, or 20% of the population. The increase portends more deaths, too early, for those who suffer with diabetes. The International Diabetic Foundations has stated that 3.8 million deaths will occur this year as a result of diabetes.
The bright side is that Diabetes can be prevented in 58% of the people simply by exercising at least 30 minutes a day, and decreasing one’s weight by 5 to 10%. That means, if you currently weigh 200 pounds, by dropping 10 pounds, you may prevent a disease which could kill you. Ten pounds is not that much, you can do it by losing less than a pound per month. This loss equates to decreasing your usual caloric intake by 100 calories a day. Anyone can do that!
Insulin is produced by your pancreas. It churns out insulin to meet your body’s demand to utilize or burn sugar. However, as your body increases, your insulin simply can not meet the increase demand. It’s like living in a mansion, with a furnace for a small cabin. Downsize your house, and the furnace will be adequate. Same with diabetes: downsize your weight; your pancreas will work effectively.
Sources
Centers for Disease Control, 2007
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/consumer/prevent.htm
National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/overview/
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