Recognizing type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that creeps up on you. In most cases, your body is slowly stressed by the condition before you really realize it. The sooner you can begin recognizing type 2 diabetes the quicker you begin to reverse the effects. Managing diabetes can be done in a variety of ways, from changing your diet to exercising and taking medication. The combination of all three works best to keep your blood sugar under control.
This is why it is important to have a regular physical check-up and blood work. This will help your doctor will figure out if you need to take medicine, which kind is right for you, and how often you should take it. It is important to note that not all medicines are safe for everyone and before taking any medication, speak with your healthcare provider.
You’ll probably deal with your disease in different ways over the course of your life. As time goes on your body changes and the method of treatment will need to change. You’ll have to switch if your medications stop working. You will have to figure out how to adjust to the different shapes and sizes of your body. Researchers are looking for a new way to treat diabetes.
People with type 2 diabetes often try medications, the first type of medicine they try is when diet and exercise alone aren’t enough to keep their blood sugar in a healthy range. There are many of them, they work in different ways. The key to living with type 2 diabetes is to look at your lifestyle. This is the first step, though it can be challenging. The habits we have developed define what our lifestyle is and changing them is not easy, but people have succeeded in controlling their blood sugar through lifestyle.
Best way to begin
Here is a list of lifestyle points that can make a difference in how you manage your diabetic condition:
- Weight loss. Many of us could be more conscious of losing weight.
- losing 5% to 10% of your current weight could do for you if you’re 200 lbs which would be equivalent to 10 to 20 pounds of your body’s weight. Other benefits would be less chance of cardiovascular and renal disease. It may also help you cut back on medications to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The weight you lose can also lessen the chances of depression and help with improved sleep.
- Healthy diet. There is no diet that covers all the bases and will work for everyone with diabetes, but you are going to need to pay attention to carbs, fiber, fat, and salt in order to effectively manage your blood sugar levels and avoid any complications that may arise with the disease. It’s important to know how much you eat. If you’re having a medical condition, you should talk to your diabetes team or a registered dietitian to help you plan out your meals and snacks.
- Physical activity. Being active not only helps you maintain a healthy weight and reap the mental benefits of an active lifestyle, but it also helps your cells use insulin, which impacts your blood sugar levels. You have to check your blood sugar before and after exercising.
- Better sleep. Your odds of developing type 2 diabetes can go up if you don’t get enough sleep. Doctors check your average blood sugar levels over 3 months if you have raised A1c levels because of the length of time you sleep and the quality of sleep. The benefits of getting a good night’s sleep are wide-ranging and include improvements in blood sugar levels.
Hunger and fatigue
The food you eat is converted by your body into glucose, which your cells then use for energy. In order for your cells to take in the glucose, however, they need insulin. If your cells do not respond properly to the insulin that your body produces, you will have little energy and your body will not produce enough of the hormone. This can result in you feeling hungrier than usual because your body is trying to conserve energy, or more tired because you are not getting the proper nutrients.
If you find yourself needing to urinate more frequently than normal, or if you feel abnormally thirsty, these could be signs of diabetes. Diabetes is a condition in which your body does not properly process sugar, and if left untreated can lead to serious health problems. If you think you may be experiencing these symptoms, it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible.
The average person typically urinates four to seven times within 24 hours, but people with diabetes may urinate more frequently. Normally, your body reabsorbs glucose as it passes through the kidneys. However, the body excretes more urine when blood sugar levels rise due to the fact that the kidneys can’t reabsorb all of the sugar. Increased urination can lead to dehydration, which can result in serious health problems.
When blood sugar levels rise, the kidneys are not able to reabsorb all of the sugar, causing the body to produce more urine. This increased urination causes dehydration and can lead to serious health complications.”
Since people with diabetes urinate more frequently, they may also find themselves becoming thirstier much more often as a result. This is because when you urinate, you are essentially getting rid of not just urine, but also water and electrolytes such as sodium. So, it makes sense that if you are urinating more frequently, you would need to replace those fluids by drinking more liquids and thus feeling thirstier.
It’s your turn now
These points are meant to give you a basic understanding of recognizing type 2 diabetes. Experiencing one of these points doesn’t mean you have a diabetic condition. The greater number of points mentioned above and frequency of occurrence would become grounds to check in with your health provider. The longer you wait the great chance there will be unhealthy conditions developing. If you are diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes it is very possible to reverse the condition and move back to a normal glucose level. You’ll need to pay attention to your glucose levels, but it’s a better choice than having to rely on taking drugs you don’t need to.
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