SAVING LIVES & LIMBS: ONE PATIENT AT A TIME
SAVING LIVES & LIMBS:
ONE PATIENT AT A TIME
SAVING LIVES & LIMBS:
ONE PATIENT AT A TIME
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease and other serious health problems.
There are some risk factors that we can’t control, like a family history of diabetes. But other factors that put you at high risk for type 2 diabetes, including smoking or being overweight, are ones you can try to work on. Lifestyle changes like increasing physical activity, losing weight and eating healthy can make a difference.
Diabetes is a disease that causes high blood glucose or sugar. A hormone called insulin is needed to move the sugar but diabetes limits the body’s ability to make enough insulin. When the body can’t make enough insulin or uses the insulin the right way, sugar builds up in the blood. This can cause harm to your eyes, kidneys, and nervous system.
What are some of the risk factors for diabetes?
People with diabetes need to watch out for a few things when exercising:
Your blood glucose level is tied to the foods you eat. People with diabetes need to balance the type and amount of food they eat at each meal.
You can still enjoy your favorite comfort foods that may be high in sugar and fats, but think about moderation and balance. The key is to eat them only once in a while, in smaller portions and balancing them with healthier foods and more physical activity.
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