Diabetes is a long-term condition that causes increase of the blood sugar level. Although it is considered as a part of metabolic group diseases, there are two types of diabetes – type 1 and type 2.
The high sugar level causes frequent urination, thirst and hunger. If it is left untreated, it can lead to complications such as heart disease, stroke, heart attack and damage to the kidneys and eyes.
Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease, so you want to do everything you can to keep your heart as healthy as possible.
This may occur as a result of insufficient secretion of insulin from the pancreas or if the body cells do not respond appropriately to the provided insulin.
Insulin is a hormone created by the pancreas which helps the body to use glucose as energy.
In Type 1 diabetes the immune system of the organism attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. This leads to an increase of the blood sugar level, which could damage organs in the body. People with type 1 diabetes are addicted to insulin and this type usually affects the population under 40 years.
Type 2 form of diabetes is a condition where the body fails to produce enough insulin or the body cells do not respond to insulin. It is often associated with obesity and it is considered as a progressive state which is usually treated with pills.
On a global level in 2013 it is estimated that 382 million people have diabetes, of which 90 percent of the cases are accounted for type 2 diabetes.
You’ve heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that’s especially true when you have type 2 diabetes. A healthy breakfast can help you control your weight and keep blood sugar stable.
What should your focus be for the first meal of the day?
When you have diabetes, it’s key to keep total carbs consistent day to day, get more fiber, choose fewer processed foods, and make heart-healthy choices.
Get enough protein at breakfast – Main protein source
Egg whites, lean meat (such as Canadian bacon), plain Greek yogurt (which has more protein than regular yogurt), milk, nuts, beans, and reduced-fat cheese.
Don’t forget about the smaller amounts of protein you can get in other foods, such as whole-grain breads and vegetables.
The medical experts believe that leading an active life and consuming a balanced diet which is consisted of fruits, vegetables, grains, non-fat proteins and dairy products can help the control and prevent both types of diabetes.
According to the British medical authorities, regarding the control of the diabetes, this diet model is recommended for everyone, with a basic recommendation to consume foods with low salt, fat and sugar.
Limit sodium and saturated fat, and add more fiber with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables for a hearty and heart-healthy start to the day.
Lifestyle changes are usually recommended to people who face the risk of diabetes and people who were diagnosed with the type 2 form of diabetes. These recommendations include 2.5 hours moderate physical activity weekly, to reduce weight and to achieve the index of a healthy body weight.
Experts say that losing just 5% to 10% of your total weight can help you lower your blood sugar considerably, as well as lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
To raise public awareness of healthy food consumption and healthy lifestyles, the government recently started a campaign titled “Health is a choice.” The aim is to encourage a change in the diet, new lifestyle with more physical activity – less products that cause weight gain.
World Diabetes Day was first introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization, and today it is also celebrated in the United Nations.
Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease, so you want to do everything you can to keep your heart as healthy as possible.
This may occur as a result of insufficient secretion of insulin from the pancreas or if the body cells do not respond appropriately to the provided insulin.
Insulin is a hormone created by the pancreas which helps the body to use glucose as energy.
In Type 1 diabetes the immune system of the organism attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. This leads to an increase of the blood sugar level, which could damage organs in the body. People with type 1 diabetes are addicted to insulin and this type usually affects the population under 40 years.
Type 2 form of diabetes is a condition where the body fails to produce enough insulin or the body cells do not respond to insulin. It is often associated with obesity and it is considered as a progressive state which is usually treated with pills.
On a global level in 2013 it is estimated that 382 million people have diabetes, of which 90 percent of the cases are accounted for type 2 diabetes.
You’ve heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that’s especially true when you have type 2 diabetes. A healthy breakfast can help you control your weight and keep blood sugar stable.
What should your focus be for the first meal of the day?
When you have diabetes, it’s key to keep total carbs consistent day to day, get more fiber, choose fewer processed foods, and make heart-healthy choices.
Get enough protein at breakfast – Main protein source
Egg whites, lean meat (such as Canadian bacon), plain Greek yogurt (which has more protein than regular yogurt), milk, nuts, beans, and reduced-fat cheese.
Don’t forget about the smaller amounts of protein you can get in other foods, such as whole-grain breads and vegetables.
The medical experts believe that leading an active life and consuming a balanced diet which is consisted of fruits, vegetables, grains, non-fat proteins and dairy products can help the control and prevent both types of diabetes.
According to the British medical authorities, regarding the control of the diabetes, this diet model is recommended for everyone, with a basic recommendation to consume foods with low salt, fat and sugar.
Limit sodium and saturated fat, and add more fiber with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables for a hearty and heart-healthy start to the day.
Lifestyle changes are usually recommended to people who face the risk of diabetes and people who were diagnosed with the type 2 form of diabetes. These recommendations include 2.5 hours moderate physical activity weekly, to reduce weight and to achieve the index of a healthy body weight.
Experts say that losing just 5% to 10% of your total weight can help you lower your blood sugar considerably, as well as lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
To raise public awareness of healthy food consumption and healthy lifestyles, the government recently started a campaign titled “Health is a choice.” The aim is to encourage a change in the diet, new lifestyle with more physical activity – less products that cause weight gain.
World Diabetes Day was first introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization, and today it is also celebrated in the United Nations.
