Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how the body processes blood sugar. An estimated 26 million Americans have diabetes, and 7 million are unaware that they have it. The number of cases has doubled since 1997. While there are some outward symptoms like weight gain, most signs of diabetes are internal as the disease causes blood sugar levels to rise. Lifestyle changes like improved diet and exercise have been shown to help manage the disease and in some cases even cause remission. Regular exercise, especially interval training, can help lower blood sugar levels and reduce health risks. Managing diabetes depends on the individual through diet, medication if needed, and exercise.

1. Type 2
Diabetes
By Randy Neal

2. Statistics of
Diabetes
26 Million Americans have
diabetes.
7 Million are unaware
29 Million have “Pre
diabetes”
Since 1997, the number of
people with diabetes has risen
from 5 to 8+ percent.
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3. Thesis
Taking a look at what actually causes Type 2
Diabetes, a simple change in lifestyle and dieting
choices can effectively reduce the severity or even
cause remission of the disease.

4. Warning Signs are
Mostly Internal
There are quite a lot of symptoms or warning signs,
but most are internal.
Gaining weight is one of the few outwardly
physical signs.
Internally, blood sugar levels rise into diabetic
levels because of the insulin resistance.

5. A1C Test
The A1C test is a test designed to measure the
amount of glycated hemoglobin. This hemoglobin is
used to figure out the average plasma gluclose
concentration.
This test is used as a way to measure progress when
on a diabetes treatment plan.
A result of 4.5-6% is average and means you are not
diabetic.
A result of 6.5+% on two separate tests means you
have diabetes.

7. Medications
Medications are formulated to regulate blood sugar
levels from day one.
Combining two or more medications can actually
reverse the effect
Insulin injections have shown higher complication
risks
Medications affect everyone different, talk to
GP(general practitioner) about risks.

8. How does exercise
affect diabetes?
Combining aerobic and resistance exercises can
significantly can lower the A1C levels by 1%.
An A1C test can show blood/glucose levels from
the past 2-3 months.
That 1% drop can reduce the risk for cardiovascular
disease by 20%, and the risk for eye or kidney
disease by 40%.
If you can’t make it to the gym; improvise. Take the
stairs, pace while on the phone, or deliver a
message instead of e-mail.

9. Interval
Training
Taking 30 minutes to alternate intensity can be
extremely beneficial.
As little as 10 minutes of interval training can lower
glucose levels by 13% for up to 24 hours.
90 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week
is recommended.
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10. Home Remedies?
Diabetics should “try to eat foods that are low in fat,
salt, and sugar and high in fiber such as beans, fruits
and vegetables, and grains”("Do Your ... Blood
Sugar Today").
Simple changes in diet and lifestyle go a long way
in recovery
At least 60 minutes of exercise, and limited sugary
drinks and foods.

11. Alcohol and
Diabetes
Alcohol has been shown to reverse the effectiveness
of hypoglycemic medications. Take caution when
consuming alcohol in combination with these
medications. Alcohol affects all three of the glucose
sources, and the hormones needed to control blood
glucose levels.
Impairs the body’s attempt to return blood sugar
levels to normal.

12. Manageable but
Deadly
Managing Type 2 Diabetes is completely dependent
on the patient
Easily managed with dieting and exercise
Called “adult onset” diabetes but can affect any age
group

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