1. How to prevent diabetes?



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That would depend on the type of diabetes you are trying to prevent, for example Juvenile onset diabetes or Type I diabetes is controlled by genetics and basically nothing that doesn't involve complex medical procedures can prevent it, and also eating less sugar doesn't work very well, because if too much sugar intake was one of the main causes of my diabetes then answer me this: HOW THE HELL DID I EAT MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF SUGAR AT THE AGE OF 2 MONTHS??
The other main type of diabetes, Adult onset diabetes caused mainly by obesity but an infection or pancreatic trauma can also cause it as it is caused by either the body producing ineffective or too little insulin to compensate for elevated blood glucose levels.
Another type of diabetes, Maternal diabetes is caused by large hormonal or nutritional changes in a pregnant mother and cannot be prevented in almost all of the cases but then again it is usually never permant and goes away once normal nutritional intake and hormonal levels resume after birth.

Keep your weight down to normal levels and avoid enormous amounts of sugar.

Here is a great link to the American Diabetes Association
Stay away from sugar.

and exercise
Keep your body fat down, control the amount of sugar you intake, and exercise.
Very good question.

Control your intake of sugars and carbohydrates whenever you can.
Avoid processed food as much as possible.
Exercise (helps keep your body trim)
Regular checkups.

For more tips you can check out the website of the American Diabetes Association
Exercise.
When the body cannot produce or properly use insulin, it cannot adequately metabolize sugar. This condition is the disease we call diabetes. When the body cannot adequately metabolize sugar, this sugar then accumulates in excess quantities in the blood. This causes a host of problems, such as vascular damage and damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes, and other organs.

Diabetics must pay particular attention to their feet, as that is where the first signs of advanced vascular damage appear. And that's why you hear so much about diabetics and amputations of toes, feet, legs, fingers, and so on.

Obviously, diabetes is not a great disease to have.

Risk factors
The primary risk factor is excess body fat. This fat in itself doesn't cause the diabetes. It's a marker. The same behavior that makes you fat increases the likelihood of diabetes.

Note that being fat and having diabetes don't always coincide. In fact, diabetes can cause rapid weight loss. Any time you experience a rapid weight loss, see your physician immediately.

Smoking is a secondary risk factor for diabetes. As always, it is a very stupid thing to do. The vascular damage from smoking will also exacerbate damage from diabetes.

Genetics also plays a role. But, you can get adult onset diabetes regardless of your genetics. Of course, many people become diabetics through no fault of their own or are born with diabetes. Everyone else should manage the risk factors to reduce the likelihood of getting diabetes to begin with.

Make no assumptions, regarding these risk factors. Nothing is guaranteed.



Causes
If you look at the statistics for sugar consumption in the USA and the percentage of the population with Type II (Adult Onset) diabetes, you'll see they track pretty much one-for-one. A friend of mine has "the other kind" of diabetes--the kind you get through no fault of your own. He is amazed that non-diabetic people live a lifestyle that puts them at such high risk for a disease that complicates his life so much.

Type II (Adult Onset) diabetes is a sugar disease. You can control it, even prevent it. The keys are these:

Managing your insulin (controlling sugar sources)

Eating small portions instead of "filling up" at meals

Keeping your bodyfat percentage down (obesity is a high risk factor)

Let's take a closer look at what you can do about diabetes.



Diet
There is no one magic diet that works for everyone. Nor is there a single diet that works best for one individual over a long time. Pay attention to your genetics, and to your ethnic group's traditional foods. If you are African American, that does not mean overcooked vegetables or pork rinds. Such garbage came on the nutritional scene only recently, and is not a true ethnic food. The same is true for Italians who overdose on pepperoni pizza. Being Italian myself as, well as having enjoyed fantastic African cuisine, I can tell you there is a lot more to these diets than the recent introductions often associated with these cultural groups.

Except for Eskimos and a few other highly specialized ethnic groups, all diets must adhere to the same few macronutrient rules. For example:

Eliminate as many processed carbohydrates as possible.

Don't eat carbohydrates 2 hours before bedtime.

Balance your fat/carbos/protein in a roughly 30/40/30 ratio (this is a guideline, not a hard and fast rule--it doesn't work for everyone).

Eat at least 5 or 6 small meals a day.

Always eat a high-protein breakfast.

Cut saturated fats, but eat unsaturated fats. Good sources are walnuts, cashews, peanuts, and any oils that are liquid at room temperature (don't go overboard).

Did you know that the peanuts offered on airlines are LESS fattening than the fat-free pretzels? It's true. Stay away from fat-free foods--they make your insulin levels do a yo-yo, and that makes you put on fat. Yuck. Worse, it sets the stage for adult-onset diabetes.

Do NOT eat white flour, bleached flour, enriched flour, or any other kind of wheat flour that is not whole wheat. The glycemic effects of such flours will work against you. Eat whole grain flours, and try to get a variety. Amaranth and soy are two good flours. Eat oat groats instead of oatmeal. In short, get your grains in the least-processed form you can. This holds true for everyone, regardless of genetics (unless you have a malabsorption problem). This one "trick" will help you keep your insulin level on an even keel, and that is paramount to diabetes prevention and management.

What also holds true for everyone is: drink lots of water! Fill a gallon jug twice a day, and make sure you drink all of it. Once you get as lean as you want to be, cut back to a single gallon if you want to. For added fat loss, drink chilled (but not super cold) water. Sodas do not count. Such beverages are extremely unhealthy, for reasons I won't cover here. However, I will say that if you want to get osteoporosis, soft drinks are for you. Soft drinks make for soft bones.

Learn about insulin management. Make a trip to your library and get a book on the glycemic index. Also, look for Ann Louise Gittleman's book,"Your Body Knows Best." She has other books that are good, too. If you can't find it at your library, you can order it via this hyperlink: Your Body Knows Best, $5.59. Be careful on these diet books: most of them are completely wrong.

Make sure to eat at least 5 or 6 small meals a day, rather than one big one. Doing so levels out your insulin and your blood sugar. Forget about that full feeling. If you find yourself overeating out of anxiety or boredom, fix the underlying problem--don't add to it by poor eating!



Exercise
You need to build muscle and burn fat. How many lean, muscular people do you know with diabetes? OK, so listen! Live the lean lifestyle, and you will be way ahead in the diabetes game.

Walking is a great exercise. Do it every day, and you'll raise your metabolic rate, as well as level out your blood sugar. This means you will burn extra calories even while you are sitting in front of your computer or sleeping in your bed! Look at the ways you save calories, and then spend them instead. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park away from the door, instead of up close. Use a pushmower instead of a riding mower. Pay attention to what you do and think of how you can burn more calories while doing it.
Diabetes- there are 2 types. one is causes by obesity and the other is inheritance.

obesity type- keep weight in healthy range. exercise, eat more vegetables, fruits at optimum level.

inheritance- visit a doctor and go for check up
Your family's genes did that for you.
For type I and type II diabetics (and those who want to prevent it).

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effectively cured by following the advice in this book. I'm a type II,
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homework, Patrick Quillin, Phd. I have tried his suggestions and
found them to be very helpful. I have no complications whatsoever and my blood sugar levels are quite stable. Yes, I still have to take Metformin (Glucophage) daily, but it's the minimum dosage (500mg) and I only have to take it twice a day. I have been off Metformin for as much as a week, but this was with vigorous exercise. Many, what I call, non-hereditary type IIs (those that don't have a close relative who had it) have gotten off medication completely, just with diet, exercise, and supplements. So, in some instances, it most certainly can be 'effectively' cured.

The book explains what's going on in our system and what to do
about it. It's really easy and inexpensive. It's basically diet,
supplements and exercise. For example, did you know that
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Reduce overweight and belly stomach.
Control Hypertension.
Serum triglycerides- Below 150 mg /100 ml.
Serum cholesterol - 150 to 250 mg /100 ml (Normal)
LDL -100 mg / dL (Normal)
HDL - Above 50 mg / dL (Normal)
Regular exercise.
Avoidance of fatty and oily foods.
Reduce sugar / carbohydrates.
Add fruits & vegetabes in your diet.
Stop smoking & drinking.
Sugar does NOT cause diabetes! Why do people persist in believing that old wives' tale? The only connection re sugar is that it provides empty, excess calories and the best way to prevent giabetes from developing is to watch your weight. Being overweight/obese and inactive are the main causes of diabetes.
You need to consumed more Broccoli,Peanuts:-
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You can prevent type two diabetes, but you can't prevent type one.
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