15/11/2021
Let's talk about type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is an impairment in the way the body regulates and uses sugar (glucose) as a fuel.
Eventually, high blood sugar levels can lead to disorders of the circulatory, nervous and immune systems. There are two factors that are at play here, firstly, the pancreas doesn't create enough insulin and secondly, the cells respond poorly to the lack of insulin.
This type of diabetes is more common in adults but can occur in children.
While there is no cure,
🍏 Eating healthy foods. Choose foods lower in fat and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
🏋️♀️ Getting active. Aim for 150 or more minutes a week of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity, such as a brisk walk, bicycling, running or swimming.
🤸♀️ Losing weight. Losing a modest amount of weight and keeping it off can delay the progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes. If you have prediabetes, losing 7% to 10% of your body weight can reduce the risk of diabetes.
🏃♂️ Avoiding inactivity for long periods. Sitting still for long periods can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes. Try to get up every 30 minutes and move around for at least a few minutes.
can reduce your risk of this disease and help you manage your symptoms should you have it.
Over 50% of type 2 diabetes is PREVENTABLE, and prevention is always better than cure.
Do you want to know your Type-2 Diabetes risk? Take the quiz - https://www.idf.org/type-2-diabetes-risk-assessment/
Stay proactively healthy!
