Guard Against Diabetes book preview

DIABETES IS A SET OF DISEASES

in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar in the blood.

• Aging & Obesity: Increasing age is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Increasing weight is also a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
• Risk begins to rise significantly at about age 45 years, and rises considerably after age 65 years.
• People with diabetes are more likely than nondiabetic people to have a heart attack, with or without experiencing chest pain.

Smoking is bad.

I Although I do not have a magic solution for this pervasive problem, I still wanted to highlight this topic because of its serious nature.
An average diabetic suffering from many symptoms and complications spends countless dollars a year on drugs and medical expenses.

This is your health.
Doctors make mistakes.
Pharmacists make mistakes.

Complications of diabetes

Both forms of diabetes ultimately lead to high blood sugar levels, a condition called hyperglycemia. Over a long period of time, hyperglycemia damages the retina of the eye, the kidneys, the nerves, and the blood vessels. Many infections are associated with diabetes. Infections are frequently more dangerous in someone with diabetes because the body's normal ability to fight infections is impaired.

Emphasis should be on raw vegetables & herbs

They play a part in stimulating the pancreas and enhancing insulin production.