DiabetesDiabetes Mellitis has increased five fold in the last 35 years. More than 24 million Americans have diabetes. It leads to heart disease which is the number one killer of Americans and is also the number one cause of blindness and kidney failure among adults. It's estimated that 6 million people don't know they have this disease, and 54 million adults have "pre-diabetes" that will develop into full-blown diabetes without a change in diet or lifestyle. It is a silent killer. Every symptom related to cardiovascular disease is a common to diabetics. In fact, four out of Five diabetics die from cardiovascular disease. They suffer from poor circulation, heart attacks, strokes, peripheral vascular disease, coma, high cholesterol etc. 
Type I DiabetesType I diabetes or jouvenile diabetes is an autoimmune disease that attacks the pancreas. Damage to the pancreas prevents the body from producing it's own insulin which makes you insulin dependent.Type II diabetesType II or adult onset diabetes is developed by years of eating high glycemic foods which causes insulin resistance. Foods that are high glycemic break down quickly by your body into glucose or blood sugar. This spike in blood sugar forces the pancreas to produce unnatural amounts of insulin to metabolize the sugar. Eventually your body develops a resistance to the insulin and you can actually "become diabetic".Scientific Research
Harvard University School Of Public Health boldly states that type II diabetes is "Highly Preventable", and sites several clinical trials that "strongly support the idea that type 2 diabetes is preventable".
Preventing Diabetes
Some of the above advice is common sense, but it needs to be highlighted because it's been scientifically proven to prevent type II diabetes nine out of ten times. This is exciting news but also frustrating because lifestyle habits are not easily changed. With diabetes rising at epidemic proportions, I think it's time we pay attention to the power of good nutrition and smart choices to improve our life.
The Five Risk Factors Of Diabetes AreLose Excess WeightCarrying excess weight, especially in the mid-section, is a pre-cursor for diabetes. It's important to lose weight safely and naturally by eating the right kind of food. Science has given us a blue-print of how the body works and weight loss is attainable and predictable with the right information. Just add commitment and dedication for a fool proof way to reach your target weight.Get MovingA sedentary lifestyle is a clear path toward diabetes. Everyone has heard the saying "Diet and Exercise". Aren't you sick of that? It sounds like spending your day on a tread-mill and eating a carrot for dinner. Although spending time on a treadmill is certainly better than watching T.V., there are other ways to keep active. The whole idea is to keep moving. Find something you love to do that involves physical acivity. And if watching T.V. is what you like to do, then by all means put a tread-mill in front of it! Nobody's asking you to swim the ocean, just keep active and avoid sitting too long.Healthy Diet
Nutrition is important for everyone, but for diabetics it's life or death. Counting carbs and checking blood sugar should be second nature for a "good" diabetic, but what about people trying to avoid diabetes?
For diabetics, understanding the Glycemic Index is a must. It was once believed that carbohydrates were all the same when it came to a healthy diet, but recently science has concluded that foods with a low glycemic index are better for the body. Low glycemic carbs break down slower and do not allow insulin levels to spike.
Getting enough vitamins and minerals from your food is very difficult. It's a good idea to supplement your diet with a high quality multi-vitamin to assure optimal cellular health. In fact, diabetics are at risk for nutrient deficiency, especially in copper, zinc and selenium; and have elevated urinary excretion of magnesium and zinc. They need a specific blend of vitamins and minerals designed to meet these special needs. Be A QuitterSTOP SMOKING! I'll leave it at that.Moderate Alcohol ConsumptionStudies show that 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day are beneficial to your health and can actually help prevent diabetes. Red wine has a good reputation for it's antioxidant qualities but alcohol in general relaxes the arteries (and your mind) which has shown scientific health benefits. Now it's when you go over that 2 drink threshold where you can end up harming yourself. The general consensus among the medical community is that if you alrady drink alcohol try to stay within the 2 drink max per day. But if you don't already drink alcohol you should not start for the health benefits.Additional ResourcesStevia Sweet and Healthy - Discover Sweet Healthy Choices With Natural Stevia! No glycemic index, no calories, no chemicals, and safe for all sugar challenges.Diabetes And Related Health Issues - Knowing diabetes and its effects. This site is also meant to help people understand all aspects of their diabetes, and therefore gain a lot of knowledge about this complex disease. Enjoying Life With Diabetes - Find out the first signs of this disease and how to better manage and maintain normal blood sugar levels with alternative treatment options. The First Signs of Diabetes Symptoms- Diabetes can be prevented, delayed or even reversed. The best way to do this is to know all the facts. Heart Attack Doctor (Diabetes) - Beware of diabetes as it increases 50% chances of having silent heart attack. Learn more about the silent killer and how to fight and prevent yourself from this fatal heart disease from the Heart Attack Doctor.
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Whole foods are not processed and maintain their nuritional value. This will help control blood sugar, increase cellular health, and regulate insulin levels. It sounds simple but eating well in America today can be a challenge.
