Diabetes claims one life every seven seconds around the world

Recent studies show that a total of 79 million people are now at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

In addition, researchers at the Human Nutrition Unit, from Rovira i Virgili University, have proven that the intake of two ounces (57 g) of pistachios per day has a significant effect: it decreases fasting glucose, and favors insulin and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance.

“We shouldn’t underestimate the seriousness of what that means because it doesn’t matter whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the complications are unfortunately the same if it’s not identified early and not managed properly”. Type 1 diabetes is often regarded as Insulin-dependent diabetes; it is also sometimes recognized as Juvenile diabetes or Early-on- set diabetes, because it mostly develops before the age of forty (40) or usually during the teenage years.

Sufferers must inject themselves with insulin as the body doesn’t produce enough.

Patients with type 1 diabetes will need to take insulin injections for the rest of their life.

Type 2 diabetes is in most cases associated with obesity. The high iron content in red meat reduces insulin’s effectiveness.

How the blood sugar condition constantly affects daily living.

In 2011 Kentucky became the first state to mandate a statewide, comprehensive Diabetes Action Plan and the first state to license diabetes educators. Persistent hyperglycemia is known to increase production of free radicals especially reactive oxygen species (ROS) from glucose auto-oxidation and protein glycosylation.

Commenting on the study Dr Geeta Chopra, Chief of Lab said in a press release, “India is already infamous as the diabetic capital of the world and the incidence is increasing due to various factors, such as unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, family history and stress”.

An estimated one in 10 adult Kentuckians (390,000) are diagnosed with diabetes and another 138,000 may have undiagnosed diabetes. If your blood sugar levels are in the pre-diabetic range, consult a doctor for further advice. Raw vegetables & herbs play an important part in stimulating the pancreas and enhancing insulin production. Multiple diabetes detection camps, patient education programmes and walkathons are being held to create awareness about diabetes, its prevention and management, the statement added. One should avoid sleeping during daytime, avoid smoking, take adequate eye care and exercise regularly.

Sugar alone isn’t necessarily enough to cause the disease on its own. Because it’s relatively cheap ingredient, it’s become the most commonly used sweetener in processed foods. A diet that is high in excess calories can be a cause of excess weight.

But, despite the many challenges, most people with type 1 diabetes learn to live – and to live well – with the condition. However, if you must live alone or living by yourself is your choice, and do not like socialising either, pay attention to what you eat and have a healthy lifestyle.

It seems to have worked; the last time I checked my blood sugar levels, they were down around 5.6, which is nearly heading off the scale the other way. This results in heart attacks, strokes, the need to undergo regular dialysis treatment, or possibly the need for transplants.

Type 1 diabetes generally develops in childhood or adolescence, but can develop in later life.

Fact: All foods containing carbohydrates may affect diabetes.