By Vivek Subramanyam New Delhi, Nov 28, (IANSlife).Type 2 diabetes (T2DM), has become a leading cause of chronic illness, disability, and even death in recent decades.
Although many are aware of the dangers of T2DM, many still consider it a disease of high blood sugar that can be managed with medications.It is important to remember that diabetes is progressive and can lead to fatal complications if it is not treated properly.
T2DM has been a long-held belief in our society.We are taught that once we are diagnosed, there is no way to reverse it and that taking pills to treat diabetes is the norm.
The medication may be helpful in managing symptoms and may even slow down the progression of the disease.They do not offer any relief from T2DM and can actually make the disease worse.
It is important to ask whether the pills we depend on are strong enough for a disease that can affect every system and function of the body.
What are the unseen, deadly complications?
Diabetes can cause irreversible, gradual and severe damage to all parts of our bodies.T2DM can cause complications that depend on how glucose affects blood vessels and other organs.High levels of glucose can cause inflammation, damage to the blood vessel lining, narrow and stiffen arteries, and even lead to plaque formation.
These events can manifest as small blood vessels, large blood vessels, and metabolic complications.
Microvascular: This is when microvascular damage occurs in the eyes (retinopathy), kidneys (nephropathy), or nerves (neuropathy).It eventually leads to vision loss, kidney disease, and loss sensation, pain, weakness, especially in the hands, feet, as a result nerve damage.Diabetics are at higher risk of infection, such as gum and skin infections.
Infections of the feet, which can be caused by nerve damage (neuropathy), may go unnoticed and spread uncontrollably to lead to limb amputations.
Macrovascular: High glucose levels can also cause damage to the large blood vessels that supply oxygen to the brain and heart.This can lead to stroke, coronary heart disease, and other cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases.
Metabolic: Diabetes can also have serious side effects such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.These metabolic disorders can lead to the development of T2DM.Insulin resistance can also be a factor in the onset.
If diabetes is not treated properly, the complications can be severe and even fatal.It is important to find a way to not only manage but reverse type 2 diabetes.
To prevent complications from diabetes and even beat it, you must address the root cause, which is insulin resistance.
What can we do to fix this? What can we do to reverse these problems?
Insulin resistance is a metabolic condition caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices made over many years.Take, for example, our food choices.Modern diets are devoid of essential nutrients and high in processed and refined carbohydrates.
Intake of carbohydrates can flood blood vessels with glucose which triggers the release insulin from the pancreas.If this practice continues, our bloodstream will become very high in glucose.
Cells eventually need more insulin to absorb glucose for energy.High insulin levels and insulin resistance can lead to diabetes and other metabolic conditions.
Bottom line
Diabetes must be treated seriously right from the beginning.It is important to take the necessary steps to defeat diabetes before it progresses to a more severe stage.
Consider the steps you are taking to manage type 2 diabetes.Consider whether the treatment you are currently taking can reverse diabetes, or if it is a temporary solution that will keep your symptoms under control.
You should choose the path that leads to a diabetes-free lifestyle.Diabetes can be reversed and even prevented if you address insulin resistance and high insulin levels.
Pay attention to what you eat.Reduce the amount of insulin-stimulating foods.These include all carbohydrate.Your insulin levels may be affected if you eat too much protein.Healthy fats can be increased without fear as fats have no effect on insulin levels.To support your diabetes reversal journey, increase your intake of foods rich in anti-inflammatory properties and gut-healthy substances.
You can also incorporate intermittent fasting, which plays an important role in improving insulin sensitivity, stabilising blood glucose levels, and make efforts to lower stress levels.Also, you can adopt a healthy sleeping pattern and exercise regularly.
Diabetes is a serious disease that requires your full attention.Lifestyle modifications and lifestyle changes can help you live a healthy life and avoid complications.
(Vivek Subramanyam CEO and Founder, LiveAltLife.
(IANSlife can also be reached at ianslife@ians.in
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