HOW SERIOUS IS DIABETES ?

LET US BE HONEST. HOW SERIOUS IS DIABETES?

Very serious! The early signs of diabetes mellitus are related to the elevated blood sugar levels. Excess sugar in the blood in the end results in high levels of sugar being present in the urine. This increases the urine production, which leads to dehydration and augmented thirst. Other typical symptoms include extreme weakness, weight loss or gain, blurry vision, itchy skin and recurring minor infections such as boils and thrush.

Another sort of diabetes, identified as gestational diabetes, occurs in a number of women at some stage in pregnancy. It is a momentary condition caused by pregnancy and typically occurs in the later stages, when the baby has formed but is still growing.

Even though there is presently no absolute cure for diabetes, it can be controlled very effectively with a vigorous treatment plan. Furthermore, the probable benefit of pancreas transplants in type 1 patients is being investigated.

AND THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES ARE ...

Type 1 diabetes develops very fast. The classic symptoms of diabetes include:

1. Recurrent urination, because the body tries to get rid of the excess blood glucose.

2. Extreme thirst, because the body needs to replace the water lost through the urine.

3. Enlarged hunger, because the cells need nutrients and have not enough insulin or are insulin resistant.

4. Weight loss, because without the insulin, the body starts to starve.

On the other hand, the onset of type 2 diabetes is frequently very slow and may develop with no symptoms at all. Unfortunately, the diagnosis time and again is made only once a complication of the disease appears.

The traditional treatment consists of three basic steps: appropriate diet, exercise and nutritional supplements. If you start your treatment at early stages and do it wisely, you can reverse the disease and in some cases even defeat it. These three steps are mandatory, though there are other options which can help speed up the recovery process.

ONE ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT: ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is a method of treatment in which a practitioner inserts needles into selected points on the skin. A quantity of Western scientists suppose that acupuncture triggers the discharge of natural painkillers of the body. Acupuncture has been shown to provide with relief from chronic pain. Acupuncture is occasionally used by people with neuropathy, the aching nerve damage produced by diabetes.

ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT: SELF-MASSAGE

I would recommend this book which shows you how to utilize treatments and techniques that have been shown to be effective and safe for diabetics. It makes it easy, convenient and pleasurable for diabetics of any age and physical condition to massage themselves, thus fighting complications such as poor circulation, neuropathy and pain. "The Diabetes Massage Method" targets the feet to heal and prevent ulcers and amputations.

THE MOST IMPORTANT PREVENTIVE METHOD:

KEEP AN EYE ON THOSE POUNDS!

Your weight affects your health in many ways. If you are overweight, you can keep your body from producing and using insulin adequately. Overweight can cause high blood pressure as well. Scientific studies showed that losing just a few pounds can help you decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, because weight loss helps your body use the insulin more efficiently. According to the studies, people who lost between 5 and 7 percent of their body weight considerably reduced their probability of developing type 2 diabetes.