Weight Management and Diabetes



May 1, 2005 -- Everyone knows that Weight is an important health issue, especially for the obese people. Being overweight does not just affect the way you look, it can also seriously affect your health. However, making realistic long-term changes to your lifestyle can bring huge rewards. More and more people are overweight or obese. Being obese increases your chances of getting diabetes.

We can't ignore this fact that people who are overweight are at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Now the question that will arise is "what is Type 2 diabetes and how it is different with normal diabetes" Most people have heard of diabetes, but did you know there is more than one type

Type 1 Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not produce insulin (a hormone that aids in moving sugar from the blood to the cells). This type of diabetes can be due to a virus or autoimmune disorder in which the body does not recognize an organ as its own and attacks it. In this case the body attacks an organ known as the pancreas where insulin is made. Those with Type 1 Diabetes are required to take insulin injections to move sugar from the bloodstream. This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed before age 40.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes occurs when insulin that the body produces is less efficient at moving sugar out of the bloodstream. Some sugar is moved out of the blood, just not as effectively compared to a person with normal insulin efficiency. High blood sugars are a result of this. It can also increase the risk of being suffered with other diseases like heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy).

So, what is the best treatment of diabetes Well, the answer is straight forward - Diet, exercise, weight loss, and possible medications are the treatment for this type of diabetes. Losing weight reduces insulin resistance which means better blood glucose control, lower blood pressure and lower blood fats (cholesterol and triglycerides).

Losing weight will also:
- reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and circulatory problems
- improve your mobility
- reduce joint damage
- reduce tiredness
- help relieve stress
- help improve your self-esteem.

From above it is clear that diabetes is somewhat related to Weight Management and how weight loss can eliminate the danger of diabetes. If you want to know more about diabetes and weight loss you can visit these authentic sites: http://www.diabetes.org, http://www.diabetes.com and http://www.pillslim.com.

If you have diabetes, it's a good idea to work with your health care team to develop a meal plan that is right for you. A meal plan will help guide what you eat. You can include your favorite foods in a healthy meal and still lose weight.

Studies also revealed that diabetes can be eliminated by oral medicines (Diabetes pills), dietary changes, exercise, insulin and islet Cell Transplantation. But while using these treatments you need to talk with your doctor or diabetes educator to learn more about what type of diabetes you have. Learn about what treatment is right for you.





Weight Management and Diabetes