INTRODUCTION TO DIABETES
An Introduction of Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most epidemic disease or condition with total world population rising steadily from 108 million in 1980 to almost 4 times to 422 million in 2014. India alone houses approximately 30% total world diabetic population with over 72 million till 2017. An introduction to diabetes include demographic stats, it’s types, reasons and how to cure it with simple lifestyle, and dietary changes.
The two types of Diabetes is more prevalent
Diabetes Type I (Insulin Dependant)
It comes under category of Autoimmune Diseases because there is permanent damage to pancreatic cells which produce insulin by our own immune system. So there is absence of Insulin and hence you have to take insulin externally for lifetime to survive. It is Non Curable except the option of pancreatic transplant.
Type II (Non Insulin Dependant)
This is the most common type of Diabetes and it accounts to more 90% of Total Diabetics. It has different stages and one of which is Insulin Resistance where body is produces enough Insulin but somehow the receptor cells are unable to recognise its signal. The body is not able to utilise the glucose present in blood optimally due to ineffective signalling.
The extra sugar either converts into Triglycerides or stored as fat for later use. There are particular symptoms of Insulin Resistance such as High Triglyceride levels, black rough skin on elbows or ankles, or black skin around neck & high blood pressure.
One or any one of symptoms are present but insulin resistance can happen with muscle cells or liver cells. Some people can be lean but still have insulin resistance in liver cells rather than in muscle cells.
Once Insulin Resistance sets in, blood sugar levels keep fluctuating and become a risk factor for metabolic disorder or obesity. The higher fat accumulation then affect leptin signalling also which is hormone for satiety, hunger and keep the body weight in check.
Common symptoms of Diabetes Type II
- Excessive thirst and/or urination
- Recuurent UTI infections
- Blurred vision
- Binging or overeating
- Fatigue
- Slow wound healing
- Obesity
- Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
Sugar & Fructose: Major cause of Diabetes Type II
Fructose consumption in different forms is major concern. Sugar is present in almost everything especially in processed and packed foods to enhance its taste whether its cookies, soda, breads or baby foods. The most common form of fructose is HCFS (high fructose corn syrup) used as a sugar in almost every processed food. The fructose can have multiple side effects apart from causing obesity and insulin resistance such as:
- Causes Fatty liver even if don’t consume alcohol because body process it like alcohol
- Insulin resistance which is cause for obesity, heart disease & cancers
- Elevate Uric acid, a known marker for inflammation, heart disease and kidney issues
Drugs are not the solution and most of Anti Diabetic drugs can worsen the condition. As you can see it is all connected to diet and lifestyle. If we change the way we eat and be more active we can reverse the Diabetes Type II completely without drugs.
Diabetes Type II is not a sugar Diseases rather its related to Insulin Resistance & Leptin Signalling.
According to study published in New England Journal of medicine, there is 43% increased risk of heart attack & 64% higher risk of cardio vascular death due to a famous anti diabetic drug Roziglitazone.
A study on Pioglitazone, a well known Anti diabetic drug also confirms the increased risk of obesity, bone fracture and heart failure.
Simple Ways to Reverse Diabetes Type II
- Exercise
- Eliminate Grains and Sugars
- Expose to Sunlight
- Work on your Sleep
- Optimise your GUT
- Eat Wholesome Foods
- Cover Nutritional Deficiencies
- Eat your Meals on time
- Do Intermittent Fasting
- Lower Stress
If you suffer from Diabetes and still unable to control it with the help of medicine, then its time to move on. Diabetes is a lifestyle and food disease which can’t be cured with medicines. It need a holistic well rounded approach, the RH+ way. Book a 30 Mins Free Consultation Now to discuss.
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