What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease of the metabolism – the way our bodies process and distribute food for energy. It’s our bodies main source of fuel and it comes from the food we eat. It occurs when the blood glucose levels are above normal.
High blood sugars, as a result of diabetes can affect your body in the following ways:
- Blindness
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Nerve damage.
An increasing problem?
In 2013 the estimated diabetes prevalence for adults in Europe between the age of 20 and 79 was 32 million people and it is expected to affect 38 million people by 2035!
It is estimated that 42 million people, 9.5% of the total European population, have undiagnosed impaired glucose tolerance ( a state of increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes ) according to the International diabetes federation.
271,300 people in Europe died from a diabetes related diseases in 2013. It’s the 4th leading cause of death in Europe.
Type 2 Diabetes is almost entirely avoidable.
How can we prevent or even reverse type 2 diabetes?
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can actually restore insulin sensitivity in those with type 2 diabetes. In many cases , losing only 5-10 percent of your weight is all it takes to restore insulin sensitivity.
The best way to lose weight is a combination of diet and exercise.
Strength training and cardio workouts at Ladies First Fitness can help you prevent or reduce risk for type 2 diabetes.
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