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