Posted On: 9/2/2008 4:49:57 AM
What is a type 2 diabetes?Type 2 diabetes – Also know as non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset. The body produces insulin but the cells fails or becomes ineffective to use insulin leading to increase in the blood sugar level of the body causing diabetes. The high level of glucose in the body slowly destroys the body’s organs such as eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels. Obesity and lack of physical inactivity is the main cause of type 2 diabetes. Diagnosis of this type is very difficult; symptoms are same as that of Type 1 diabetes. To prevent type 2 diabetes and its complications, people should maintain healthy body weight. Physical activities should be included in the daily routine. Regular exercise for at least 30 minutes will help to control weight and diabetes. How is Type 2 diabetes treated? In Type 1 diabetes people need insulin whereas people who are suffering from type 2 diabetes are treated with oral medications as insulin is already produce by the body and only need to be use effectively. The pills are insulin free. Oral medications such as metformin, sulfonylureas, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, Thiazolidinediones, Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and many others are use to make the insulin that is already in the body to act in a more effective way. In some cases, patients were treated and asked to take insulin. Insulin can either be injected with a syringe in the body, several times a day, or else it is delivered via an insulin pump.Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. During the past few years, the number and percentage of people with diabetes has increased and the reasons are lack of physical activities and overweight. However, type 2 is related to age and typically develops after 40 years of age, but it is seen that young people are also facing the same problems as obesity increasing and physical activity is decreasing in these age groups. Diabetes if left untreated can lead to a number of damaging complications such as heart attacks, strokes, blindness, kidney failure, nerves and blood vessel damage, impotence in men and so on. There are ways of preventing type 2 diabetes, or one can delay its onset if one takes some strong measures. Medicines should be supported by a healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use or any other drugs will help people to avoid many of the complications caused by diabetes. It is seen that people with impaired glucose tolerance, lifestyle interventions were at least as effective in preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes.
9/7/2009 5:41:55 PM
These are just few of the management for diabetic patients:
* Spinal Adjustment to correct any problems that may exist in the nerve supply to the pancreas and associated organs;
* Basic Diet recommendations focusing on maintaining balance with an emphasis on natural foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables;
* Dietary Supplementation with Jerusalem Artichoke to augment the body's natural supply of insulin;
* Moderate Exercise is encouraged in the form of walking and specific exercises;
* Colon Hydrotherapy to improve eliminations and functioning throughout the alimentary canal;
* Ideals Exercise to develop a healing attitude based on spiritual principles.
* Spinal Adjustment to correct any problems that may exist in the nerve supply to the pancreas and associated organs;
* Basic Diet recommendations focusing on maintaining balance with an emphasis on natural foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables;
* Dietary Supplementation with Jerusalem Artichoke to augment the body's natural supply of insulin;
* Moderate Exercise is encouraged in the form of walking and specific exercises;
* Colon Hydrotherapy to improve eliminations and functioning throughout the alimentary canal;
* Ideals Exercise to develop a healing attitude based on spiritual principles.
9/8/2009 7:05:39 AM
type II diabetes is the more common of the two types of diabetes. With this type, which outnumbers insulin dependent diabetes nearly 9 to 1, the diabetic does not need insulin and has different symptoms. Some symptoms might include sexual impotence, numbness, yeast infections, abnormal thirst, difficulties in healing wounds, burning sensations, increased urination and blurry vision.
Type II Diabetes mostly affects adults, and does so for a variety of reasons. These reasons include family history, and many other elements. There are many different types of treatment of Type II diabetes that a diabetic should consider.
Diet and Exercise
One of the prime tools to manage your Type II diabetes is to watch what you eat and have a regular exercise program. Maintaining the right weight for your height and age is important to correct your diabetes. Being overweight is an aggravating cause and starting and maintaining a balanced is a great way to avoid having to take medication and can sometimes beat diabetes altogether. You will want to begin with a diet that is not only healthy, but also one that will help your body deal with the insulin and how it is used.
Exercise plans not only helps you maintain your weight, but also helps you properly use insulin.
Medication
Medication is required when dieting and exercise is not helping to maintain the sugar levels within your blood. However, if you are not implementing any type of exercise program and good diet into your daily life, you will have to take prescription medicines. There are many different types of medication that your doctor may prescribe. For example, oral medications such as Meglitinides, Biguanides, Alpha-Glucosidase, Thiazolidinediones, and Sulfonylureas are commonly used.
However, if your oral medications do not work or you have some sort of reaction to them, your doctor will likely prescribe an injection type of insulin instead. The majority of people try to manage their diabetes in other ways, without the use of medications.
Natural Remedies
There are numerous natural remedies that may help, these remedies include home remedies, as well as supplements and vitamins. Before you choose to treat your Type II diabetes with natural remedies, you must make sure that you research all options and make the right choice for your health needs with your doctor.
Choosing the right treatment of your Type II diabetes demands studying all options and alternatives that may be available to you and picking the right one that feels right and works best to help control your diabetes.
Type II Diabetes mostly affects adults, and does so for a variety of reasons. These reasons include family history, and many other elements. There are many different types of treatment of Type II diabetes that a diabetic should consider.
Diet and Exercise
One of the prime tools to manage your Type II diabetes is to watch what you eat and have a regular exercise program. Maintaining the right weight for your height and age is important to correct your diabetes. Being overweight is an aggravating cause and starting and maintaining a balanced is a great way to avoid having to take medication and can sometimes beat diabetes altogether. You will want to begin with a diet that is not only healthy, but also one that will help your body deal with the insulin and how it is used.
Exercise plans not only helps you maintain your weight, but also helps you properly use insulin.
Medication
Medication is required when dieting and exercise is not helping to maintain the sugar levels within your blood. However, if you are not implementing any type of exercise program and good diet into your daily life, you will have to take prescription medicines. There are many different types of medication that your doctor may prescribe. For example, oral medications such as Meglitinides, Biguanides, Alpha-Glucosidase, Thiazolidinediones, and Sulfonylureas are commonly used.
However, if your oral medications do not work or you have some sort of reaction to them, your doctor will likely prescribe an injection type of insulin instead. The majority of people try to manage their diabetes in other ways, without the use of medications.
Natural Remedies
There are numerous natural remedies that may help, these remedies include home remedies, as well as supplements and vitamins. Before you choose to treat your Type II diabetes with natural remedies, you must make sure that you research all options and make the right choice for your health needs with your doctor.
Choosing the right treatment of your Type II diabetes demands studying all options and alternatives that may be available to you and picking the right one that feels right and works best to help control your diabetes.
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