A New Approach to Type 2 Diabetes
March 29th, 2008Diabetes is an epidemic. Nearly one fourth of the United States population is either already diagnosed with diabetes, or have prediabetes or Syndrome X. Two out of three Type 2 diabetics don’t have their blood sugar level under control even while taking medications. Almost no symptoms are seen in the first couple of years of the disease. When complications set in, it is even harder to control blood sugar levels, and do what is necessary to remain healthy.
Most diabetics don’t check blood levels regularly after the first six months after a diagnosis. Many more are not following healthy diet plans or getting the exercise they need. Most patients diagnosed with prediabetes, or those diagnosed with the disease find their levels are not controlled when they have a yearly check up. Only when they find themselves on several medications for insulin sensitivity and insulin do they realize how important it was for them to exercise and eat healthy.