Almost 10 million women in the United States have diabetes. Part of this is the rising trend of longer lifespans. As we live longer, we are more likely to suffer from diabetes. Another part of the problem is that American women are getting bigger. 55% are overweight and 35% are obese. Obesity rates are soaring. One of the results of being overweight is a susceptibility to diabetes.
It is only natural for humans to resist famine and its problems. But in today's society, a shortage of food isn't a problem for the industrialized world. In fact there is plenty of food for everyone. More food = more obesity = more diabetes.
In order for the body to resist famine, the body protects itself with insulin resistance. The muscles do not receive insulin as readily as they should. This function is vital in moderation of blood sugar. This condition goes hand in hand in over half the obese women in the States. The pancreas must work much harder to produce insulin so the muscles are aware it is there.
Having so much food to process forces the pancreas to produce larger amounts of insulin. Eventually the pancreas slows down or completely stops insulin production. When that happens, the blood sugar starts to rise and the symptoms of diabetes such as increased thirst, excessive urination or blurred vision start to happen.
It is a fact that women are more obese than men. Perhaps it is the fact that they live longer than men or the fact that there physical activity is generally lower than men so they accumulate fat on their bodies easier than men. Obesity = increased chance of diabetes.
There are 3 or 4 major risk factors that increase the likelihood of type 2 diabetes. One of the major factors is a family history of diabetes. Obesity is another. The statistics show that 80% of people who have diabetes are obese. The other 2 factors are diet and inactive lifestyles.
It appears that minority women are most susceptible to diabetes with Caucasians being the lowest rate by far. Great Britain has the lowest rate of diabetes of anywhere in the world. The Hispanics, Asians and Blacks are next. Native Americans and Pacific Island residents have the highest rate of any particular race.
To decrease the risk of diabetes for women they must keep their weight gain under control. For every one percent of weight gain in study participants over 20 years of age, the risk of heart disease increases by 5%. For that same one percent, the risk of diabetes increases by 10%.
To decrease your risk of diabetes dramatically, use regular exercise. Walking 20 minutes a day dramatically decreases your odds of contracting diabetes.
A healthy diet will also lessen your chances of becoming a diabetic. It is recommended that women get 5 servings of fruits and vegetable a day to prevent diabetes.
It is only natural for humans to resist famine and its problems. But in today's society, a shortage of food isn't a problem for the industrialized world. In fact there is plenty of food for everyone. More food = more obesity = more diabetes.
In order for the body to resist famine, the body protects itself with insulin resistance. The muscles do not receive insulin as readily as they should. This function is vital in moderation of blood sugar. This condition goes hand in hand in over half the obese women in the States. The pancreas must work much harder to produce insulin so the muscles are aware it is there.
Having so much food to process forces the pancreas to produce larger amounts of insulin. Eventually the pancreas slows down or completely stops insulin production. When that happens, the blood sugar starts to rise and the symptoms of diabetes such as increased thirst, excessive urination or blurred vision start to happen.
It is a fact that women are more obese than men. Perhaps it is the fact that they live longer than men or the fact that there physical activity is generally lower than men so they accumulate fat on their bodies easier than men. Obesity = increased chance of diabetes.
There are 3 or 4 major risk factors that increase the likelihood of type 2 diabetes. One of the major factors is a family history of diabetes. Obesity is another. The statistics show that 80% of people who have diabetes are obese. The other 2 factors are diet and inactive lifestyles.
It appears that minority women are most susceptible to diabetes with Caucasians being the lowest rate by far. Great Britain has the lowest rate of diabetes of anywhere in the world. The Hispanics, Asians and Blacks are next. Native Americans and Pacific Island residents have the highest rate of any particular race.
To decrease the risk of diabetes for women they must keep their weight gain under control. For every one percent of weight gain in study participants over 20 years of age, the risk of heart disease increases by 5%. For that same one percent, the risk of diabetes increases by 10%.
To decrease your risk of diabetes dramatically, use regular exercise. Walking 20 minutes a day dramatically decreases your odds of contracting diabetes.
A healthy diet will also lessen your chances of becoming a diabetic. It is recommended that women get 5 servings of fruits and vegetable a day to prevent diabetes.
