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Link Between Diabetes and Diet

by Diabetes Site No. 1 on January 11th, 2012 at 12:22 am
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Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Diet???

It is no secret that the epidemic of obesity has been an issue for several years and it only seems to be getting worse. The rates of childhood obesity are rising and the link between diabetes and diet and the state of our health cannot be overstated. One very common problem that can arise from being overweight is diabetes. This is a condition of the body being unable to efficiently process the amount of sugar that is in the bloodstream and the result of this constant barrage of sugar without the proper natural insulin levels to counteract it can give rise to many serious health complications. We discuss these potential health issues later in the article.

How can we watch our diet and eat properly so as to do what we can to prevent the onset of diabetes? One thing that seems obvious is to avoid things that are high in sugars. The usual categories of candies and desserts are some types of food to avoid, but did you know that carbohydrates that are found in many so called “white foods” are also a problem for the body to process?

Foods that are “white” are generally the refined carbohydrates and those can be bad for the health of the person who has diabetes. White bread, refined sugars and white rice are examples of carbohydrates that are quickly converted by the body into sugars, which can aggravate the problem for someone whose system is not handling the sugar levels well.

The best sort of diet to eat would be one that is containing a moderate level of complex carbohydrates and very little of the more simple sugar type foods. Eating fiber is important because it can aid in feeling fuller faster, thus reducing the total amount of calories consumed.

A diet that is high in fresh vegetables and whole grains with lean meats can do a lot to reduce the blood sugars and to help avoid or improve diabetes. Portion control is always important and the overall caloric intake is something that must be carefully monitored as well in order to keep health good and the body in balance for the long term.

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So you may now be asking what kind of health issues can result for developing diabetes? One of the more serious issues is renal disease and kidney failure. For renal disease, diabetes is the number one cause and in fact kidney disease as a result of diabetes is responsible for approximately 44% of all kidney failure cases. The reason for this is that due to the excess buildup of glucose in the bloodstream and the inability of the body to manage it, a specific protein in the blood (called glomeruli) becomes damaged and is passed through to the kidney and leak out in the urine. Over time the kidney is pressured to try to hold onto more of this protein but is overworked and can not. In the end the kidney shuts down and forces the individual to choose between a kidney transplant or dialysis.

However you now can take steps to control or even halt the progression of this disease through diet. As we noted in a previous article, Top 10 Tips, there are ways to manage this disease. One of the best ways is to get educated on diet options. The best source that we have found on this subject is the Diabetics Diet Guide. The first reference devoted entirely to the diabetic diet. It is impressive and we strongly suggest that you make it a part of your reference materials.

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