Diabetes 2- You Say It’s In Your Family? Yikes! Whoa! I Say You Can Beat It !
by on Feb.12, 2011, under Uncategorized
It is a medically accepted fact that scientific research make a genetic or familiy background link in the development of Type 2 Diabetes. You might know that having a familial history of Type two Diabetes doesn’t mean you will certainly get it. Multiple documented cases of identical twins show where one develops the disease and the other one does not. It appears most probable that the genetics mix with lifestyle of the person and that is the trigger for seeing Type two Diabetes. Its great to know requently family members develop eating and exercising habits as a group. If your both your parents didn’t eat healthy foods, it is more than likely you will not. If your parents didn’t exercise regularly, you most likely will not. Mix that with a genetic link and you have trouble.
Ethnic background appears to play a role in the genetics as well. You might know in the United States, those of African American, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander heritage will have a increased likelihood of one day having Type 2 Diabetes. However, it is still a matter of genetics and familiy history mixing together with the wrong life style selections. Everyone has the choice to make changes to their lifestyle in order to prevent the onslaught of this disease. It is a matter of being educated and taking the right steps.
How do you prevent the development of type 2 diabetes? The first factor is revving up your physical activity levels. The more you stay on the move, the lower yourblood glucose readings decrease. Exercise also helps to lower insulin resistance. Lowering bodyweight is other factor to put into the mix. Even a modest weight drop of 5 to 10% of your body weight will dramatically lower your risk of developing diabetes. Adding the right foods to your diet will also help. Fiber and whole grains help the body to deal with elevated glucose levels. Apples are ideal because they come with pectin built in. Pectin is known to be a natural insulin regulator. Other fruits and vegetables can helpas well.
Monitoring your health is another way to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. Let your doctor know about your family’s history with diabetes. Seek regular testing to ensure your blood sugar readings contnue to stay in the normal range. If your doctor detects the rise of glucose levels, he can recommend ways to lower those levels before they become a diagnosis of pre-diabetes or diabetes. The worst thing someone with a family history of Diabetes can do is to ignore the possibilities. Diabetes sneaks up and can kill silently. Avoiding it requires vigilance and making the correct choices early enough to do some good.
