14TH NOV. WORLD DIABETES DAY: What are you doing about it?

I have written about diabetes earlier on this blog but i wish to use this opportunity to emphasis that diabetes is curable. You don't have to live with it. The world diabetes federation agrees with me in this their article that a change in  nutritional lifestyle is one of the key to preventing and healing diabetes.

PREVENTION

At present, type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented. The environmental triggers that are thought to generate the process that results in the destruction of the body’s insulin- producing cells are still under investigation.

There is a lot of evidence that lifestyle changes (achieving a healthy body weight and moderate physical activity) can help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.

Obesity, particularly abdominal obesity, is linked to the development of type 2 diabetes.Weight loss improves insulin resistance and reduces hypertension. People who are overweight or obese should therefore be encouraged to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.

Physical activity is one of the main pillars in the prevention of diabetes. Increased physical activity is important in maintaining weight loss and is linked to reduced blood pressure, reduced resting heart rate, increased insulin sensitivity, improved body composition and psychological well-being.

A balanced and nutritious diet is essential for health. A healthy diet reduces risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

SOURCE
World Diabetes Federation

For readers in Nigeria, please let us unite against Diabetes. Send me a mail if you know anyone close to you has this dreaded diseases so we can together HELP.