Diabetes also referred to as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body’s cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both.
There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. In Type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system is not functioning properly and attacks the cells that produce insulin.
In Type 2 diabetes, cells become insulin-resistant so that, when left untreated, patients experience elevated blood sugars.
Untreated Type 2 diabetes can lead to heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. Symptoms can include thirst, increased hunger, increased frequency of urination, fatigue, weight changes and heart problems.
It is not unusual for patients to also experience numbness and tingling in the limbs.
Here are a few ways you can adjust your life to take care your body.
Reduce Carbohydrates and Simple Sugars
Change your diet in order to stabilize your blood sugars and this involves avoiding all of the foods that are known to create a spike. White bread, white rice, white potato and white sugar and the likes should be avoided.
Regular Physical Activity
You need to move in order to strengthen the functioning of your major organs, achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Regular physical activity helps you stay healthy at all times.
Supplementation
Herb and vitamin supplementation, can help improve blood sugar levels in diabetics, but you have to check in with your doctor before choosing one.