There are two main types. Type I (Juvenile) and Type II
Type 2 diabetes is much more common and is typically caused by lifestyle choices. Unlike type I, the pancreas can make insulin, but not enough. This leads to the sugar being left in the blood stream instead of being pushed into the cell for an energy source.
Some risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes:
→weight
→inactivity
→family history
→high LDL cholesterol levels
→Age over 45
→prediabetes
Complications of type 2 diabetes:
→blood vessel disease
→ nerve damage
→ impaired healing
→ heart disease
→ stroke
→ kidney disease
→ eye damage
→ dementia
People with type 2 diabetes, on average, have a shortened life expectancy by about 10 years.
You can prevent type 2 diabetes by:
→ eating properly
→ exercise
→ losing weight
Balancing your nutrition with the proper amounts of proteins, carbs and fat not only helps you look better, have more energy and confidence but it also prevents chronic disease. Over 80% of chronic disease is preventable through lifestyle modification!
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