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One
million suffer from Insulin Dependent Diabetes and 12
million have Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes. Based on
recent research, many more Americans are walking
around undiagnosed. A recent hospital study found that
as many as 40% of patients hospitalized had
undiagnosed diabetes.
Statistics
continue to demonstrate the increase of adult-onset
non-insulin-dependent diabetes. It has now become
epidemic among our obese, young population. As a
result, we no longer use the definition of adult
onset, but simply call it Type 2 diabetes.
Type
2 diabetes very much depends on our diet and control
of obesity.
Type
2 diabetes is characterized by abnormal glucose
processing. It can be formally diagnosed through a
blood test that measures both glucose and insulin
levels after the administration of a sugar beverage
called glucola.
This
disease is characterized by elevated glucose after a
carbohydrate meal. The response of the pancreas is an
exaggerated production of insulin. The most important
aspect of this condition is insulin resistance.
Insulin
resistance means that the tissues refuse to accept the
insulin command to absorb and utilize glucose. As a
consequence of the high level of insulin and poor
utilization of glucose, there is increased adipose
tissue formation (fat accumulation). This creates a
vicious cycle: more fat accumulation, more insulin
resistance, more obesity and then more production of
inefficient insulin. This overworks the pancreas and
if the condition is not reversed it turns into
low-production of insulin or Type 1 diabetes.
Risk
factors include family history of diabetes,
gestational diabetes, advanced age, previously
impaired glucose tolerance, hypertension and
hyperlipidemia. The most important factor remains
obesity.
Race
also plays a role. There is increased incidence among
Native Americans, African-Americans and those of
Hispanic origin.
Early
symptoms of Type 2 the 3 P's:
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Polyuria
(frequent urination)
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Polydipsia
(excessive thirst)
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Polyphagia
(excessive hunger)
Blurred
vision, frequent yeast infections (especially in
women) and skin infections (often fungal in nature)
are other common symptoms. These symptoms can arise
slowly and are often attributed to other preexisting
conditions.
Complications
of diabetes include: arteriosclerosis, vision
problems, kidney dysfunction, stroke, neurological
problems, heart attacks, impaired healing and severe
infections.
TREATMENT
PLAN:
In
the early stages of diabetes, diet and exercise are
the first line of defense.
A
tailored plan should be made for each individual
patient, and blood sugar can be monitored in the home
and/or at follow-up visits.
Supplementation
with nutrients as found in our NEW
Gluco
Formula is of extreme importance to assist in
sugar regulation and pancreatic support. These
nutrients do not replace the need for medical
treatment and supervision.
If you are currently taking
medication, the use of NEW
Gluco Formula might reduce the
amount needed, but it cannot be used as a substitute
unless it is determined by a medical provider.
The
above information is based on our research, knowledge
and experience and is not FDA approved. |