The Silent Killer
Do you know whether or not you have the disease they have labeled "The Silent Killer"?
If you don't know what "the Silent Killer is and how it got this name then you are just one in millions who may have this disease but do not know it.
There are over 20.8+ millions of people in the United States alone that have this disease. Yes, people in other countries have this disease but this is just stats for the USA. And by the time you read this it will have changed to a larger number. Only 14.6 millions of the 20.8+ millions have been diagnosed while 6.2 millions remain clueless. And 90 to 95 percent of these people have "the Silent Killer" There are over 54 million people who are on the edge of this disease and 4,100 people are diagnosed with this disease every day.
So what is "The Silent Killer" and what are the symptoms?
The answer may suprise you....
Type 2 Diabetes..........What is Type 2 Diabetes?
When you have type 2 diabetes, your body is unable to properly use the sugar in your blood called glucose.
Glucose is created when your body breaks down food to use for energy.(Much like your car uses gas to run) The body uses glucose as its main source of fuel. It does this with the help of a hormone called insulin.
Insulin acts like a key to unlock the body's cells, so glucose can enter and serve as fuel for the cells.
That is how most people's bodies maintain a fairly normal amount of sugar in the bloodstream.
Well,that's not how it works in people who have type 2 diabetes. We can't maintain normal sugar levels. The reason is because our body doesn't make enough insulin or because the body can't use its own natural insulin properly. It's as if our cells have changed the locks and now the key (insulin) can't unlock the door to let the glucose in. This is commonly called insulin resistance.
The bad news is high blood sugar sets off processes that can lead to complications, like heart, kidney, and eye disease, or other serious problems. But as always good news always follows the bad...and the good news is that healthy eating, exercise, and medication can help.
~* What Are The symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes? *~
There are many people with type 2 diabetes who never show any symptoms of the disease. The most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes are:
*Frequent urination
*Excessive hunger or thirst
*Weight loss/gain
*Blurred vision
*Tingling/numbness in hands or feet
*Feeling tired often
*Very dry skin
*Slow-healing sores
*Infections
These are symptoms caused by high glucose. Some may seem minor but if not recognized and treated they can lead to much more serious health problems. So if you're reading this and haven't been diagnosed but you are experiencing any of these symptoms, Please see your doctor and talk with him about getting tested for diabetes..A simple blood test is all it takes.
~* Complications *~
Controlling our glucose level can reduce your risk of serious health problems, like:
* Heart disease and stroke.
Adults with diabetes are more likely to have heart disease or a stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in people with diabetes, especially women.
*High blood pressure.
Many adults who have diabetes also have high blood pressure or have to take prescription medicine(s) to reduce their high blood pressure.
*Eye problems.
People with diabetes are at risk for glaucoma, cataracts and problems with the retina (retinopathy), which can reduce vision or cause blindness. Diabetes is the no. 1 cause of new cases of blindness in adults ages 21 to 75.
*Kidney damage.
Diabetes is the leading cause of severe kidney disease.
*Nerve damage.
Many people with diabetes have some nerve damage. This shows up as numbness or tingling in the feet and/or hands. Severe nerve damage in people with diabetes is a major cause of leg and foot amputations.
*Infections.
People with diabetes may be at greater risk for infection and death from infections. People with diabetes may be at a greater risk for getting many other illnesses and they have more trouble getting over these illnesses.
*Gum disease.
Because infections are harder to fight, you're more likely to develop gum disease, loose teeth and even teeth falling out.
*Problems in pregnancy.
Diabetes that isn't managed well, before pregnancy and during pregnancy, can cause many different birth defects and/or miscarriages. During the later parts of pregnancy, poorly control of the glucose level can lead to very large babies, which is risky for both mother and child.
So if you have just one of the symptoms listed above have your doctor do an A1c procedure to measures your average blood sugar level over a two to three months period. It is the best way to check your blood-sugar levels. And if you find out that you are a type 2 diabetic...don't fret because with diet and exercise you will be able to live a long ,happy and healthy life.
To get recipes to lower your blood sugar or if you just want to lose a few pounds go to: http://www.squidoo.com/low_carb_recipes
If you don't know what "the Silent Killer is and how it got this name then you are just one in millions who may have this disease but do not know it.
There are over 20.8+ millions of people in the United States alone that have this disease. Yes, people in other countries have this disease but this is just stats for the USA. And by the time you read this it will have changed to a larger number. Only 14.6 millions of the 20.8+ millions have been diagnosed while 6.2 millions remain clueless. And 90 to 95 percent of these people have "the Silent Killer" There are over 54 million people who are on the edge of this disease and 4,100 people are diagnosed with this disease every day.
So what is "The Silent Killer" and what are the symptoms?
The answer may suprise you....
Type 2 Diabetes..........What is Type 2 Diabetes?
When you have type 2 diabetes, your body is unable to properly use the sugar in your blood called glucose.
Glucose is created when your body breaks down food to use for energy.(Much like your car uses gas to run) The body uses glucose as its main source of fuel. It does this with the help of a hormone called insulin.
Insulin acts like a key to unlock the body's cells, so glucose can enter and serve as fuel for the cells.
That is how most people's bodies maintain a fairly normal amount of sugar in the bloodstream.
Well,that's not how it works in people who have type 2 diabetes. We can't maintain normal sugar levels. The reason is because our body doesn't make enough insulin or because the body can't use its own natural insulin properly. It's as if our cells have changed the locks and now the key (insulin) can't unlock the door to let the glucose in. This is commonly called insulin resistance.
The bad news is high blood sugar sets off processes that can lead to complications, like heart, kidney, and eye disease, or other serious problems. But as always good news always follows the bad...and the good news is that healthy eating, exercise, and medication can help.
~* What Are The symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes? *~
There are many people with type 2 diabetes who never show any symptoms of the disease. The most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes are:
*Frequent urination
*Excessive hunger or thirst
*Weight loss/gain
*Blurred vision
*Tingling/numbness in hands or feet
*Feeling tired often
*Very dry skin
*Slow-healing sores
*Infections
These are symptoms caused by high glucose. Some may seem minor but if not recognized and treated they can lead to much more serious health problems. So if you're reading this and haven't been diagnosed but you are experiencing any of these symptoms, Please see your doctor and talk with him about getting tested for diabetes..A simple blood test is all it takes.
~* Complications *~
Controlling our glucose level can reduce your risk of serious health problems, like:
* Heart disease and stroke.
Adults with diabetes are more likely to have heart disease or a stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in people with diabetes, especially women.
*High blood pressure.
Many adults who have diabetes also have high blood pressure or have to take prescription medicine(s) to reduce their high blood pressure.
*Eye problems.
People with diabetes are at risk for glaucoma, cataracts and problems with the retina (retinopathy), which can reduce vision or cause blindness. Diabetes is the no. 1 cause of new cases of blindness in adults ages 21 to 75.
*Kidney damage.
Diabetes is the leading cause of severe kidney disease.
*Nerve damage.
Many people with diabetes have some nerve damage. This shows up as numbness or tingling in the feet and/or hands. Severe nerve damage in people with diabetes is a major cause of leg and foot amputations.
*Infections.
People with diabetes may be at greater risk for infection and death from infections. People with diabetes may be at a greater risk for getting many other illnesses and they have more trouble getting over these illnesses.
*Gum disease.
Because infections are harder to fight, you're more likely to develop gum disease, loose teeth and even teeth falling out.
*Problems in pregnancy.
Diabetes that isn't managed well, before pregnancy and during pregnancy, can cause many different birth defects and/or miscarriages. During the later parts of pregnancy, poorly control of the glucose level can lead to very large babies, which is risky for both mother and child.
So if you have just one of the symptoms listed above have your doctor do an A1c procedure to measures your average blood sugar level over a two to three months period. It is the best way to check your blood-sugar levels. And if you find out that you are a type 2 diabetic...don't fret because with diet and exercise you will be able to live a long ,happy and healthy life.
To get recipes to lower your blood sugar or if you just want to lose a few pounds go to: http://www.squidoo.com/low_carb_recipes
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