Type 2 Diabetes
According to the latest data, in the U.S.A. , 22%-33% ofnadults 65 years and over have Type 2 Diabetes.
Early symptoms to look for are:
- Frequent urination
- Increased thirst
- Feeling hungry and tired
- Vision problems
- Slow wound healing
- Yeast infections
- Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- Patches of dark skin
Persistently high blood sugar levels (associated with Type 2 Diabetes) can lead to:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Nerve damage (neuropathy)
- Kidney disease, that could lead to dialysis
- Sexual problems for both men and women
There are some steps that can be taken that can help in the battle with Diabetes.
- Lose some weight
- Water down the blood sugar – the more dehydrated one is, the more concentrated the blood sugar becomes
- Exercise snacking – rather than just one daily work out time, exercise for 10-15 minutes throughout the day
- Muscle up with protein – proteins are essential to maintain muscle and for stimulating some hormones that control blood sugar
- Get vaccinated for COVID-19
- Don’t focus on the sugars – when reading the nutritional value of a food, look at “Total Carbohydrates”, that number includes the foods natural sugars and added sugars