Type 2 Diabetes Body

According to (Brown 2008), diabetes is a chronic disease whereby the body (pancreas) is unable to produce enough insulin effectively or use the produced insulin. The primary purpose of the insulin is to regulate the blood sugar and therefore if it doesn’t function efficiently, the glucose (a form of sugar) builds up in the blood resulting in high blood sugar levels in the body which can cause complications. The sugar level should not be too high or too low. For instance, when it goes above the specified level, some are moved from the blood to the body tissues to give the cells the energy required for the body to operate effectively. On the other hand, if the glucose level is too low in the body, some which are stored in the liver must be released …show more content…
Diabetes type 1 occurs when the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin, and this happens when the insulin-making cells have been destroyed by the immune system. Diabetes type 1 is mostly linked to family and is treated by injecting insulin daily into the body. This type is usually diagnosed in young adults and children. Recent researches have indicated that diabetes type 1 patients have high levels of oxidative stress, and this may be prevented by taking vitamin E. However, very little is known about the link between type 2 diabetes and vitamin E. Although this disease has no cure or prevention at the moment, it can be easily managed by adopting a healthy lifestyle (Govindji et al. …show more content…
However, poor food choices are the main cause of diabetes type 2. The human body needs glucose, a special sugar, as the primary source of energy. This kind of sugar can be obtained from the particular type of food containing carbohydrates such as rice, bread, fruits, breakfast cereals, milk, and potatoes. Animal based Omega 3 fats are also very essential for treatment and control of diabetes. Fermented foods such as cultured vegetables, miso, natto, and raw organic cheese are also important to optimize the gut flora. Human gut hosts a multitude of bacteria that help develop a stronger immune system (Holt 2009). The more good bacteria present in the gut, the stronger the immune system and hence efficient body are functioning. According to research by Harvard School of Public Health, 19% of diabetes type 2 and 42% of heart disease are associated with eating processed meats as compared to unprocessed meats. However, according to this research, there is not the risk of diabetes or heart disease for people eating unprocessed red meats such as lamb and beef. To treat diabetes, a meal plan is, therefore, essential (D 'Adamo P & Whitney