Medifast - Help your Diabetes
What is Diabetes?
In general terms Diabetes is a medical condition in which excessive amounts of glucose in the bloodstream causes serious health problems. The abnormally high glucose levels are caused by the failure of the body to produce enough insulin or when a problem arises with how the body uses the insulin.
When the human body breaks down food for energy it creates a substance known as glucose. This glucose is not just essential for energy but also for many other important bodily functions such as creating and maintaining cell health and muscle repair.
Because insulin regulates the release of glucose it plays a vital part in making sure that the human body is operating properly. The problems occur when there are issues with the creation and/or use of the insulin to control the glucose levels.
There are two main types of Diabetes, these are referred to as Type 1 and Type 2.
Type 1 Diabetes
This is the result of insufficient amounts of insulin being created by the body. This is the less common type of Diabetes. It is more common in young people and is commonly known as Early or Juvenile Diabetes. This particular form of Diabetes generally occurs as a result of a malfunction in the Pancreas where the insulin is created.
Type 2 Diabetes
This is far more common, this form of Diabetes is often called Adult Diabetes. It is generally caused by obesity and other lifestyle issues.
Common Symptoms of Diabetes
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Continual fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Tingling sensation in the extremities e.g. finger tips
Diabetes and Diet
Diet plays a very important role in the maintenance and treatment of Diabetes. A diet that is usually believed healthy for everyone is the same type of diet that will help prevent diabetes, or lessen the impact of it for those who are already suffering from the disease. Unfortunately maintaining a quality diet is difficult for many people to achieve.
This is where diet plans like the Diet for Diabetics offered by Medifast play such an important role. A healthy diet supplemented with the Medifast plan ensures that Diabetes sufferers get all the vital foods that the body needs. Because it is a structured plan it makes it easier for people to follow and adhere to. It is the right food at the right time and as a result sufferers know that they are eating correctly.
