VIVAlife- Diabetes mellitus is a disease that is present lifestyle, often heard the community. However sad, this dangerous disease that is often overlooked.
Though the latest data disclosed by the Chairman of the International Diabetes Federation for the Asia Pacific region (IDF-WPR), Professor Nam Cho revealed that at present, 9.1 million people in Indonesia live with diabates.
The number of diabetics in Indonesia, entered in the fifth position. "Take two places from last year," said Nam Cho.
In just one year, the number of diabetics in Indonesia rose to 500 thousand people. It is estimated that in 2035 later, there are about 14.1 million people in Indonesia who have diabetes
Although these data have been issued, however, still many people deny that the effects of diabetes are so serious. Supporting these findings, experts recommend that anyone vigilant with this disease. For those who do not know about this disease, the following VIVAlife summarize, how to protect yourself from diabetes, as reported by Female First.
Lifestyle diseases
Diabetes, especially Type 2 occurs when sugar (glucose) in the blood is higher than normal. It is generally triggered by lifestyle factors so that now, type 2 diabetes is also known as "lifestyle diseases".
However, a family history of this disease may also increase the risk. If left untreated, type 2 diabetes can lead to an inability to control blood sugar levels, which can cause damage to blood vessels, nerves and internal organs.
This can lead to various health complications such as heart disease, stroke, impaired vision, kidney failure and amputations.
Although it sounds awful, but the disease can be controlled, tertunya, diligently practicing a healthy lifestyle.
Prevent diabetes
Many ways you can do to live free from diabetes. First, is to maintain a healthy weight. Diabetes cases anywhere in the world, certainly one of them caused by obesity and lifestyle habits are unhealthy. Trim waistline just 5 percent of body weight, is believed to reduce the risk of diabetes more than 50 percent.
Second, the Mediterranean diet. Health experts have recommended that a Mediterranean diet can help prevent diabetes and promote heart health. The Mediterranean diet includes eating lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meat, fish, grains, nuts, with a moderate amount of milk and milk products.
Third, active life. Whether it's walking, swimming, gardening or going to the gym, stay physically fit can help lower high blood sugar levels and increase your sensitivity to insulin, helps keep your blood sugar levels within a healthy range.
Avoid sugary foods and drinks can also be a fourth way to prevent diabetes. Did you know that people in the UK every week on average consume 238 teaspoons of sugar?
Unlike fat and protein, refined sugar is basically empty calories and no nutritional value. Excessive sugar consumption can lead to insulin sensitivity which can lead to type 2 diabetes.
Fifth, if you intend to protect yourself from diabetes, it is important to look at the signs and symptoms early. However, for many people, the underlying risk factors may not always clear, and the only way to be sure is to conduct the examination.
A medical examination is a good way to learn more about the status of your health so that you can resolve any issues and make positive lifestyle changes with the help of a doctor.
For anyone who wants to guarantee a healthy life, the doctors recommend everyone do a diabetic.