Type 2 Diabetes Research Paper
INTRODUCTION
HYPOTHESIS
A diabetes epidemic is underway. The worldwide increasing rate of obesity has imposed its threat on millions of people. Poor lifestyle choices and a lack of physical exercise will eventually result in a worldwide epidemic.
Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease that millions of people worldwide suffer from. Type 2 diabetics are insulin resistant and generally suffer from obesity, hypertension and other serious illnesses. This disease can however be controlled and prevented with time and effort, a healthy eating and active lifestyle is very important.
CAUSES
Type 2 diabetes is caused by lifestyle factors and no exercise. Personal lifestyle choices are responsible for diabetes, such as a healthy diet with excessive …show more content…
Diabetes is associated with blindness, and is the leading cause of diagnosed adult blindness in the United States. Complications associated with type 2 diabetes can be severe and may lead to kidney failure and lower limb amputations due to poor blood circulation and damaged nerve endings. Pr per care can prevent amputations by protecting your feet from getting injured.
PREVENTION AND …show more content…
Eating a balanced diet and making informed eating decision will decrease the risk and prevent the onset of the disease. It is vital that a healthy, active lifestyle is promoted and encouraged.
At least 60% of daily food intake should come from starchy foods, such as porridge and pasta. However it is very important that low glycemic carbohydrates are consumed, carbohydrates that have a low GI index and are high in fiber help prevent hyperglycemia by stabilizing blood glucose levels. These foods also help reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases.
An Active lifestyle will prevent excessive weight gain to prevent diabetes. At least 30 minutes of physical exercise should be included in the daily routine. Exercise helps maintain and stabilize body weight. It also helps keeps control of blood sugar levels, exercising stimulates the production of insulin which breaks down glucose found in the bloodstream.
Research undertaken by the Diabetes Prevention Program discovered that through weight loss and increased physical activity it reduced the development of type 2 diabetes by 58%.
Patients should also go for regular checks of blood glucose levels and blood
HYPOTHESIS
A diabetes epidemic is underway. The worldwide increasing rate of obesity has imposed its threat on millions of people. Poor lifestyle choices and a lack of physical exercise will eventually result in a worldwide epidemic.
Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease that millions of people worldwide suffer from. Type 2 diabetics are insulin resistant and generally suffer from obesity, hypertension and other serious illnesses. This disease can however be controlled and prevented with time and effort, a healthy eating and active lifestyle is very important.
CAUSES
Type 2 diabetes is caused by lifestyle factors and no exercise. Personal lifestyle choices are responsible for diabetes, such as a healthy diet with excessive …show more content…
Diabetes is associated with blindness, and is the leading cause of diagnosed adult blindness in the United States. Complications associated with type 2 diabetes can be severe and may lead to kidney failure and lower limb amputations due to poor blood circulation and damaged nerve endings. Pr per care can prevent amputations by protecting your feet from getting injured.
PREVENTION AND …show more content…
Eating a balanced diet and making informed eating decision will decrease the risk and prevent the onset of the disease. It is vital that a healthy, active lifestyle is promoted and encouraged.
At least 60% of daily food intake should come from starchy foods, such as porridge and pasta. However it is very important that low glycemic carbohydrates are consumed, carbohydrates that have a low GI index and are high in fiber help prevent hyperglycemia by stabilizing blood glucose levels. These foods also help reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases.
An Active lifestyle will prevent excessive weight gain to prevent diabetes. At least 30 minutes of physical exercise should be included in the daily routine. Exercise helps maintain and stabilize body weight. It also helps keeps control of blood sugar levels, exercising stimulates the production of insulin which breaks down glucose found in the bloodstream.
Research undertaken by the Diabetes Prevention Program discovered that through weight loss and increased physical activity it reduced the development of type 2 diabetes by 58%.
Patients should also go for regular checks of blood glucose levels and blood