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How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes & Protect Your Health

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There are nearly 30 million people in the U.S. suffering with diabetes, and in adults, 90% of these diagnoses are type 2 diabetes. While your family history does play a part in your chances of getting a certain disease, type 2 diabetes is completely preventable.

During this National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re encouraging our community to make changes to their everyday lifestyle to decrease the likelihood of type 2 diabetes. Keep reading for our tips.

Bulk up on fiber and whole grains

Consuming fiber is a great way to naturally regulate your blood sugar levels and lower your risk of heart disease. If you’re having trouble fitting in enough fiber in your diet, try a supplement. There’s plenty on the market and you can easily grab a protein bar, with added fiber, after a workout or take a few gummies in the morning. There’s no excuses to not get enough fiber in your diet.

Whole grains can significantly reduce your chances of getting type 2 diabetes later in life. Start trading in the more processed, white grains and pastas for whole breads and other whole ready-to-eat grains.

Go see your doctor

Prevention of any disease, including diabetes, starts with awareness. Speak with your physician about your risk factors and consider getting tested to determine if you have any pre-diabetic conditions. Being able to identify these risk factors early on will help you to develop a long term health plan and combat type 2 diabetes. Consider some of the following questions while speaking with your physician.

  • What sort of exercise can I safely do right now?
  • Should I have my heart checked?
  • What foods should I avoid altogether and what foods can I enjoy in moderation?
  • If I have a pre-diabetic condition, what are some changes I can make to my lifestyle to prevent type 2 diabetes?

It’s best to write down questions for your physician beforehand so you don’t forget anything. Ask family members about any diseases that may increase your likelihood of type 2 diabetes, like heart disease or high cholesterol.

Skip out on fad diets

Fad diets that promote fast, but questionable methods of weight loss should be avoided. While weight is a contributing factor to type 2 diabetes, going on “crash” or fad diets will ultimately wreck your metabolism and may make it more difficult to achieve a healthy weight. The goal is to maintain a healthy weight and being thin doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t at risk for diabetes and pre-diabetic conditions.

Want to know more about diabetes and if you may be at risk? Visit this page for more information.

Made any changes to your diet or fitness routine? Let us know about your fitness journey!

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5 Most Common Diabetic Emergencies

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Type 2 diabetes, commonly known as adult onset diabetes, can damage nerves, blood vessels and almost each and every part of your body. Diabetes can even cause medical emergencies when not controlled properly. With a proper and regular check on the blood sugar level, you can avoid these emergency situations:

Heart Attack

People suffering from diabetes are at a greater risk of heart attack as compared to others. Diabetes damages the blood vessels, nerves and arteries which supply blood to the heart. This damage causes chest pains and shortness of breath which ultimately leads to a heart attack. You can avoid this situation by getting cardio tests done on a regular basis.

Kidney Failure

Diabetes impacts kidneys as well and is a leading cause of kidney failure amongst many diabetic patients. It is important for them to get their routine urine and blood tests done in order to find out about the function of kidneys. Regular tests will help in understanding and treating the issue as soon as it arises instead of rushing to the ER when an emergency occurs.

Vision Loss

Diabetes is a leading cause of loss of vision in many parts of the world. Nerves are damaged and due to poor blood supply, vision loss occurs. Patients should visit an Ophthalmologist on a regular basis and make sure that their vision is not being impacted by this condition.

Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia refers to high blood sugar which occurs when there is a lack of insulin in the body. When symptoms like excessive thirst, blurry vision and excessive urination occur, know that there may be a potential emergency situation. Make sure that you visit the emergency center as soon as you experience any of these symptoms.

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar which undoubtedly can be another emergency situation. Symptoms such as sweating, shakiness and changes in mental status may signal that the patient needs immediate medical attention. As the sugar level is low, you can help the patient by giving him something sweet to eat and then head over to the emergency center. Also adjust the level of insulin intake to recover from this situation. Looking for an emergency care center in Victoria? Look no further than Victoria ER. We are a 24 hour emergency care center that provides compassionate and quick medical treatment. Click here to contact us.

 Nutex Health, Inc supports you and your family’s health. You can depend on Victoria ER or any one of our concierge-level, freestanding emergency facilities to deliver the emergency care you deserve, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.