Diabetes Type 2: Symptoms and Treatment

May 25, 2010
Paulami Roy

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Diabetes Type 2 is a plaguing disease which impedes the ability to convert glucose in the body to energy and hampers the very functioning of the body system

Diabetes Type 2, commonly found in people over the age of 40, is not an autoimmune disease. Here the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin to regulate blood glucose levels and the body seems to resist the normal functioning of the insulin that is produced in the body. It also goes by the name of adult onset diabetes.

Learn More About Diabetes Symptoms

The most important thing in this ailment is to know when it has kicked in the body. Often the problems may seem trivial but it is imperative to go for a check up the moment any or all of these symptoms occur. The following are the most common Type II diabetes symptoms;

frequent hunger and thirst
frequent urination
constant fatigue
weight gain
slow healing of cuts
blurry vision

Facts about Diabetes Diet

Fiber prevents blood glucose from shooting up after a meal because it lowers the speed of food digestion. Fiber is available in vegetables and whole-grain products as insoluble fiber and as soluble fiber it is available in fresh fruits, beans, barley, oatmeal and oat bran.
Snacks are an important part of diabetes control and snacks in this case need to be healthy ones. They may be crackers, pretzels, popcorns, fruits or anything that are low-fat protein foods.
It is very important to keep a constant check on the intake of carbohydrates. This is done by eating sufficient quantity of carbohydrates, balancing between food intake, medication and exercise and strictly managing blood glucose level.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and not to be missed at any cost. Healthy breakfast should include all the nutrients; carbohydrate, protein and fiber. Make fruits and vegetables a constant part of the diet.
Vegetarian diets are often suggested as healthy options for diabetic patients because they are low in cholesterol and fat. Vegetables like carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, red pepper, broccoli, spinach and citrus fruits like watermelon, apricots, squash, tomato, strawberries, oranges, peaches should be a part of a healthy diet. These foods are rich in vitamin A, beta-carotene and vitamin C which are extremely beneficial for curbing diabetes.
Traditional herbs like fenugreek seeds, cinnamon, curry leaves, mint leaves are great remedies for curing Type II diabetes. In India, ayurveda is commonly used for diabetes cure.
Raw curry leaves (12 to16 leaves), if taken on an empty stomach for a continuous period of two to three months have magical cure for hereditary diabetes.
Fenugreek seeds, are also beneficial. One table spoon of seeds need to be soaked overnight, then mashed in the morning and sieved in a fine piece of cotton cloth. The mixture needs to be taken daily on an empty stomach for a continuous period of two to three months to see quick results.
Having a juice of five to seven tomatoes on an empty stomach everyday for two to three months also manages to curb type II diabetes.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle with the right diet and exercise. One can easily go for brisk walking in the morning and evening, or yoga and meditation for curbing this ailment.
Monitor the blood glucose level every month

Having diagnosed with type II diabetes can be a challenging situation. A proper healthy lifestyle coupled with the right diet including green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, fiber, sufficient carbohydrates and protein can help to provide the right diabetes cure.

Reference:

Becker, Gretchen. The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the newly Diagnosed. New York. Marlow & Company. 2001