Diabetes is now one of the most common diseases among Americans today because of our sedentary lifestyles and our continuation of poor eating habits. Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases characterized by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action or both. Diabetes can be associated with serious complications and premature death, but people with diabetes can take steps to control the disease and lower the risk of complications (CDC Diabetes, 2016).
There are many types of diabetes, such as Type I diabetes. Type I diabetes, more commonly known as juvenile-onset diabetes, develops when the body’s immune system tears down pancreatic beta cells. These pancreatic beats cells are the only cells …show more content…
Foods like pre-prepared foods, fast food, and margarine should not be consumed on a regular basis. Diabetics should focus more on the monounsaturated fats such as olive oil. Only ten percent of calories should come from fat. Sodium should also be taken in moderation, only about 2000 mg or less should be taken per day. This also depends on the patient’s health. Protein should be limited. Fifteen to twenty percent of total calories should come from protein. Diabetics may consume food with sugar. These foods should be eaten carefully in moderation. Such foods include fruits as the healthiest …show more content…
More exercise will improve chances of not contracting diabetes. A person must also eat healthier. More fruits and vegetables, whole grains and smaller portions of food, as well as reading food labels will contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Stay away from prepackaged food and limit the amount of fried food. Making attempts to lose weight, if overweight is also a good prevention. To make sure that a person does not acquire diabetes, a person should at least get tested once a year. To have control of glucose, blood pressure, blood lipids, and care practices of eyes, feet, and kidneys will immensely help to prevent
There are many types of diabetes, such as Type I diabetes. Type I diabetes, more commonly known as juvenile-onset diabetes, develops when the body’s immune system tears down pancreatic beta cells. These pancreatic beats cells are the only cells …show more content…
Foods like pre-prepared foods, fast food, and margarine should not be consumed on a regular basis. Diabetics should focus more on the monounsaturated fats such as olive oil. Only ten percent of calories should come from fat. Sodium should also be taken in moderation, only about 2000 mg or less should be taken per day. This also depends on the patient’s health. Protein should be limited. Fifteen to twenty percent of total calories should come from protein. Diabetics may consume food with sugar. These foods should be eaten carefully in moderation. Such foods include fruits as the healthiest …show more content…
More exercise will improve chances of not contracting diabetes. A person must also eat healthier. More fruits and vegetables, whole grains and smaller portions of food, as well as reading food labels will contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Stay away from prepackaged food and limit the amount of fried food. Making attempts to lose weight, if overweight is also a good prevention. To make sure that a person does not acquire diabetes, a person should at least get tested once a year. To have control of glucose, blood pressure, blood lipids, and care practices of eyes, feet, and kidneys will immensely help to prevent