Diabetes: the Nation's next epidemic? Diabetes Symptoms and Facts

As of 2007 8% of America's population has been diagnosed with diabetes.  That equals out to 23.6 million people affected by this disease that is quickly rivaling that of cancer, which used to be American's number one disease concern.  Ever wonder why it is that America seems to be affected so brutally with this disorder as opposed to other nations of the world?  I know I have, so I set out to do some research and find out exactly why our Country seems to be so plagued with it.  Just from 2005 to 2007 the total prevalence of diabetes in America increased exponentially 13.5%!

Well, as most of you know who are reading this article diabetis number one cause is diet (hence the name).  Now, let's take a look at the typical American diet; It's chalked full of fast food, highly preserved foods, starch, sugar and soda pop.  All of this equaling to a diet void of nutrients and high in empty starchy, sugary calories.  Not making for a good fight against a diabetic disorder.  As opposed to some other Nations such as people who live in the tropics or different parts of Asia whose diets consist of what the native land has to offer such as boundless fruits and vegetables; coupled with soy and rice which lacks gluten (starch).  It seems like the prices of produce has sky rocketed since the economy has taken a downturn these past few years closely contesting the price of gold or oil.  Did you know that there are literally hundreds upon hundreds of different types of melons that can be found in the rainforest?  We only have access to about 1-2% of that melon population here in the U.S.  There's even a melon that seems to possess anti-aging properties which have now been harnessed in a beauty tonic to battle facial wrinkles.  Now think about what putting such wonder foods in your body could do for it as opposed to putting things in it that are one molecule away from plastic (margarine, used in preserved foods and many fast foods).  Produce is packed full of amazing nutrients for your body such as flavonoids, caratenoids, and bioflavanoids just to name a few, and every fruit or vegetable has different combinations of those 'wonder ingredients' which is what makes them all look and taste differently.  Now it makes sense why mother was always so adamant about saying 'eat your vegetables bobby.' 

Now that we have a little background into what causes diabetes let's take a little closer look into some of the facts behind the disease.  Just thought it might be interesting to put a different perspective on the dilemma in a blunt fashion, as most are not that brash to just come right out and say so.  There are essentially four different main types of diabeties including; gestational, pre-diabetes, and type-1 and type-2 diabeties; type-2 being the most common.  Since type-2 is the most common let's take a look at some of the symptoms associated with this version of the illness;
Increased thirst
Increased hunger (especially after eating)
Dry mouth
Frequent urination
Unexplained weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry)
Fatigue (weak, tired feeling)
Blurred vision
Headaches
Loss of consciousness (rare)

All of the named symptoms are due to levels of high blood sugar.

Here is the adverse side of the symptoms for low blood sugar;
Nausea.
Extreme hunger.
Feeling nervous or jittery.
Cold, clammy, wet skin and/or excessive sweating not caused by exercise.
A rapid heartbeat (tachycardia).
Numbness or tingling of the fingertips or lips.
Trembling.

If any of these symptoms seem relevant and you have not been checked out or diagnosed with the illness it is recommended that you set an appointment with your primary care physician to get some tests run.

The treatments that are available for diabetis include some of the following;
Insulin treatment-normally injected with a hypodermic
oral diabetic medications-There are several prescription drug options.
Alternative medicine-biofeedback, acupuncture, and much more.
in severe cases transplants- islet cell and pancreas transplants.

Lastly, here are some important diabetic facts you should know;
-At least 171 million people worldwide are affected by diabetes, and this number is estimated to double by 2030.
-Six deaths every minute are attributed to complications of diabetes; that equals out to 3.2 million deaths a year!
-Recent studies in China, Canada, USA and several European countries have shown that feasible lifestyle interventions can prevent the onset of diabetes in people who are determined to be at high risk.

*Perhaps the most important of all the information that has been provided here is the latter statement of what can help to prevent the complete onset of diabetes in individuals who have been pre-determined to be at risk for the illness.

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