Type II diabetes is a disorder involving the body’s abnormal utilization of insulin that results in an elevated blood glucose level. Margaret Powers writes about the disease process of Type II diabetes in the American Dietetic Association guide. According to Powers (2003), insulin comes from the pancreas and is responsible for converting sugar, starches, and other types of food into energy. When food is ingested, it is digested or turns into glucose in blood. The glucose that comes from the food that is eaten is important because it is used as energy and stored to be used later when the body needs it. Insulin is necessary to allow glucose into cells. In Type II diabetes, insulin is unable to work properly and the glucose cannot enter body
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Insulin production can decrease after a long period of time and glucose builds up in the body without being used. (Parker & Parker, 2002). Diabetes needs to be controlled through diet in order to avoid other serious health issues. Powers (2003) found that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes can contribute to the development of heart disease, stroke, hypertension, kidney problems, and amputations.
Weight loss, exercise, and proper meal planning can help control and reverse Type II diabetes. In their guide on how to use nutrition to help control diabetes, Maureen Keane and Daniella Chace explain the importance of a balanced diet for treating diabetes. Keane and …show more content…
Carbohydrates should be monitored and not completely avoided. It is necessary to consume enough calories every day and carbohydrates are a significant source of calories. The same amount of carbohydrates should be eaten every day to prevent hyperglycemia (high blood glucose level). Carbohydrates are found in bread, pasta, fruit, vegetables, grains, and starchy foods. Whole grains specifically improve insulin sensitivity and reduces cholesterol levels. It is important to refrain from adding fat to carbohydrates such as using gravy on potatoes or putting butter on bread. Adding too much fat can double the amount of calories in a meal (Powers,
Insulin production can decrease after a long period of time and glucose builds up in the body without being used. (Parker & Parker, 2002). Diabetes needs to be controlled through diet in order to avoid other serious health issues. Powers (2003) found that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes can contribute to the development of heart disease, stroke, hypertension, kidney problems, and amputations.
Weight loss, exercise, and proper meal planning can help control and reverse Type II diabetes. In their guide on how to use nutrition to help control diabetes, Maureen Keane and Daniella Chace explain the importance of a balanced diet for treating diabetes. Keane and …show more content…
Carbohydrates should be monitored and not completely avoided. It is necessary to consume enough calories every day and carbohydrates are a significant source of calories. The same amount of carbohydrates should be eaten every day to prevent hyperglycemia (high blood glucose level). Carbohydrates are found in bread, pasta, fruit, vegetables, grains, and starchy foods. Whole grains specifically improve insulin sensitivity and reduces cholesterol levels. It is important to refrain from adding fat to carbohydrates such as using gravy on potatoes or putting butter on bread. Adding too much fat can double the amount of calories in a meal (Powers,