2. Learning
goals
2
-Describe what diabetes is
-Understand the main causes of
diabetes
-Learn how to reduce risks with:
Vegetables & Fruits
Fiber
PhysicalActivity
-Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals
8. What is
Type II
Diabetes?
Insulin Resistance
[Body can’t use insulin]
Prediabetes
[Glucose builds up in the
bloodstream]
Diabetes
[High blood glucose
damages vessels and
nerves]
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10. What is
Type II
Diabetes?
Insulin Resistance Prediabetes
Impaired fasting glucose
(>6.1 mmol/L)
Impaired glucose tolerance
(7.8–11.0 mmol/L)
Diabetes
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11. Risk-factors
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Type 2
Diabetes
Modifiable risk factorsNon-modifiable risk factors
History of
gestational
diabetes
Age over 45
years
Race/Ethnicity
Family history
of diabetes
High
cholesterol
High blood
pressure
High body
weight
Physical
inactivity
22. Pleasing
Plants
Activity
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Easy Garbanzo Bean Salad
1 cup Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas)
1Tomato
½ Sweet onion
2 tbsp ExtraVirginOlive Oil
1 tbsp RedWineVinegar
Salt to taste
Olives/Herbs for garnish
23. Fab Fiber
Aids digestion Promotes regularity,
Bowel health
Colon health
Increases insulin
sensitivity
Reduces cancer risk Reduces heart disease
risk
Helps weight
maintenance
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37. SMART
Goal
Activity
Initial Goal:
I will get more fiber in my diet.
SMART Goal:
I will replace whole-grains for white
bread/pasta/rice in one recipe this week.
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Insulin allows glucose (sugar) in the blood to move into cells. Insulin resistance prevents the body from using glucose—which it needs! Glucose builds up in the blood
Insulin receptors become desensitized. In type 1, not enough insulin. Type 2 too much so that receptors become blunted to circulating insulin and no longer respond.
Research doesn’t find that any particular nutrient (e.g. sugar) is responsible for T2D onset; it’s an overall pattern of eating and lifestyle. However, reducing sugar and carbohydrate intake can reduce weight and lead to lower blood glucose levels. https://www.pcrm.org/news/blog/does-sugar-cause-diabetes
In winter, lentils are a perfect ingredient! For cranberry recipes see: https://thehealthyapple.com/cranberry-butternut-squash-soup/
Try e.g. hummus pizza https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/hummus-pizza-arugula-and-wild-mushrooms-recipe-0
Couscous, hummus, olives, chickpeas, and salad. Google search: Mediterranean recipes
Hummus, baked falafel, and tabbouleh (or tabouli) are great plant-based recipes https://www.themediterraneandish.com/tabouli-salad/
Many versions of garbanzo bean salad: can add artichoke hearts, herbs, green beans, etc. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cold-garbanzo-and-cucumber-salad-recipe-1969086
One of the reasons that plant-based or plant-heavy diets may improve outcomes is because they contain lots of fiber.
Even though watching carbs is important for people with Type 2 Diabetes (or those trying to prevent it) fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digested by the body, so it has no affect on blood glucose. https://dtc.ucsf.edu/living-with-diabetes/diet-and-nutrition/understanding-carbohydrates/counting-carbohydrates/learning-to-read-labels/understanding-fiber/
Studies show that diets higher in fiber, especially cereal fiber, reduce the incidence of type II diabetes. Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25858689
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29510372
Fiber is what gives non-animal products their shape. Indigestible by humans. Insoluble/soluble is indigestible plant material http://www.tarrantgidoctors.com/blog-what-is-fiber.html
150 sounds like a lot, but it’s just 20 minutes everyday or 30 minutes 5 times a week. Even if you don’t hit your goal, small increases in PA can add up to big benefits
Studies show physical activity increases insulin sensitivity for up to 72 hours https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4995180. There are lots of little ways to increase PA like taking stairs, parking further from store entrance, and lifting weight while watching TV.
Lifting light weights, stretching, or jumping jacks during TV commercial breaks. Exercise arms: Tone It up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUuY-Zy9jZY
In the beginning, I mentioned that you shouldn’t blame yourself. The world makes it very hard for us to eat well and get exercise. But, we do have the ability to change our risk—it’s in our control.