Diabetes seems to be spreading like wildfire in the world today.
And the numbers seem to grow right along with the rate of obesity.
This appears to indicate that many cases of diabetes are due to an unhealthy diet and are totally preventable.
And in most cases, reversible, simply by changing to a healthier diet and lifestyle.
Diabetes is defined as a chronic disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood.
There are three major types of diabetes: * Type 1 - This type is usually diagnosed in childhood.
Many patients are diagnosed when they are older than age 20.
In Type 1, the body makes little or no insulin, and daily injections of insulin are needed.
The exact cause is unknown.
Genetics, viruses, and autoimmune problems may possibly play a role.
* Type 2 - This type is much more common than Type 1.
It usually occurs in adulthood.
In Type 2, the pancreas does not make enough insulin to keep blood glucose levels normal, often because the body does not respond well to insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes is becoming more common due to the increasing rate of obesity and lack of exercise.
* Gestational - This type of diabetes indicates high blood glucose that develops at any time during pregnancy in women who do not have diabetes.
People with Type 2 Diabetes are most likely to respond well to natural alternative treatments which include certain lifestyle changes.
For diabetics (as with everybody) it is important to exercise regularly, reduce your consumption of processed foods, and replace them with a diet rich in fresh vegetables.
Making simple, conscious changes can go a long way toward reversing your diabetes and put you on the path to a healthier life.