information on how to prevent diabetes and its causes

1. Prevent Diabetes

2. Types of diabetes
Type 1
Diabetes
Type 2
Diabetes

4. Causes of Type 1 Diabetes
In type 1 diabetes, the body no longer makes insulin
because the body's own immune system has
attacked and destroyed the cells where insulin is
made. The cause of this isn't entirely clear but it may
include genetic risk factors and environmental factors.
One theory is that type 1 diabetes may occur after
having a specific virus.

5. How to prevent Type 1 diabetes
 People who have Type 1 Diabetes can help prevent or delay the
development of complications by keeping their blood sugar level
in a target range. They also need regular medical check-ups to
detect early signs of complications. If complications are treated
early, the damage may be stopped, slowed or possibly reversed.
 People who have other health problems along with diabetes such
as high blood pressure or high cholestrol, need to treat those
conditions. Also, not smoking can reduce the risk of having
complications. Having other health problems can increase the risk
for complications from Diabetes.

6. Causes of Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, the
body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its own insulin as well as it
should. The risk of having type 2 diabetes increases as a person gets older.
The cause of type 2 diabetes is largely unknown, but genetics and lifestyle
clearly play roles. Type 2 diabetes has been linked to obesity, genetic risk
factors, and inactivity. Some racial and ethnic groups are at higher risk for type
2 diabetes. These include American Indians, African Americans,
Hispanics/Latinos, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
There is no known way to cure type 2 diabetes, but it can be controlled by
keeping the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood within a normal range.

9. How to prevent Type 2 Diabetes
 Eat healthy foods. Choose foods lower in fat and calories and
higher in fibre. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
 Get physical. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a
day. Take a brisk daily walk. Ride a bike. Swim laps. If you can't fit in
a long workout, spread 10-minute or longer sessions throughout the
day.
 Lose excess pounds. If you're overweight, losing 7 percent of your
body weight can reduce the risk of diabetes. To keep your weight in
a healthy range, focus on permanent changes to your eating and
exercise habits. Motivate yourself by remembering the benefits of
losing weight, such as a healthier heart, more energy and improved
self-esteem.
 Sometimes medication is an option as well. Metformin
(Glucophage, Glumetza, others), and oral diabetes medication,
may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes — but healthy lifestyle
choices remain essential.

10. Foods which do NOT affect diabetes
 i) Onion & Garlic
Very healthy & beneficial & is actually food that has less pesticides &
chemicals than the usual food we eat.
Both these Foods help with:-
 High Cholestrol
 Diabetes & Blood Sugar
 Yeast infections
 Boosts Immune system
 Increase absorption of Iron
 Antioxidants
 Cold & Flu
 Anti Fungal
 Parasites
 Allergies

11. Leafy greens
Very healthy, full of micronutrients like vitamins
and minerals. Also alkaline which supports a
tremendous amount of health. This is pure
superfood with no effect on the blood sugar.

12. Fatty seeds
 Healthy seeds full of healthy fats like flaxseeds, pumpkin
seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds and alfalfa seeds are
super healthy and are very high in fat and protein and
have either no carbs or a very low amount and almost
exclusively all of those carbs are dietary fibre.
 These seeds have no Glycemic Load which is the
number that measures how much it effects your blood
sugar.
 So next time you put cereal in your yogurt replace it with
some Seeds or just eat it as a snack!!

13. Avocado
Avocado is full of healthy vitamins
and minerals as well and also has a
great amount of the healthy fatty
acids Omega 3 and 6.
It's also full of Vitamin A,C,E,K,B6
Folate. It's also anti-inflammatory

14. Coconut
Coconut has a high amount of fat and most of
the carbs are dietary fibre and it has basically
no Glycemic load at all.
It's good if you use cocnut oil for cooking or just
eat it as it is or you could use it for baking
desserts.

15. Nuts
Nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts or almonds
are super high in healthy fats & proteins as well,
barely any carbs( which again is just dietary
fibre) and is very anti-inflammatory
Nuts are great, healthy snacks that don't mess
with your blood sugar.

16. So stay safe, eat
healthy and prevent
Diabetes!