Diabetes is not a sentence: how to recognize the disease and make a balanced diet
Every year on November 14, Diabetes Day is celebrated around the world. The date was chosen not by chance - on this day was born Frederick Banting, one of the discoverers of insulin. The symbol of the holiday is the blue circle, which represents the unity of patients and doctors. The main task of this day is to remind people about the importance of prevention and early diagnosis of a dangerous disease. This was reported in the press service of Rospotrebnadzor in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region.
Every year on November 14, Diabetes Day is celebrated around the world. The date was chosen not by chance - on this day was born Frederick Banting, one of the discoverers of insulin. The symbol of the holiday is the blue circle, which represents the unity of patients and doctors. The main task of this day is to remind people about the importance of prevention and early diagnosis of a dangerous disease. This was reported in the press service of Rospotrebnadzor in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease in which the level of glucose in the blood increases. The body either stops producing insulin or loses its ability to use it effectively. The disease can overtake at any age: the first type is more often diagnosed in children and adolescents, and the second in people over 40 years old.
It is important to notice alarm signals in time. It is worth wary if you are tormented by constant thirst, frequent urination and not passing hunger. Also, the reason to see a doctor are causeless weight loss, chronic fatigue, vision impairment, slow wound healing and frequent infections. At risk are people with a hereditary predisposition, excess weight, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Nutrition plays a huge role in the fight against the disease. Diet is a key factor in treating both types. People with diabetes do not need to radically change the menu, their needs for vitamins and minerals are the same as those of healthy people. The main thing is to strictly control the calorie content and composition of dishes.
The rules of a healthy diet:
If a person is diagnosed with type II diabetes and is overweight, a 10% reduction in body weight can completely eliminate symptoms. In any case, one diet is not enough – it is important to add regular physical activity. Sport increases insulin sensitivity, helps burn calories and reduces the risk of atherosclerosis. The main thing is to pass the examination on time. If you notice at least one of the symptoms in yourself or your child, do not postpone a visit to an endocrinologist.
