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Can eating too much in one sitting cause type 2 diabetes over time?

Can eating too much in one sitting cause type 2 diabetes over time? Diabetes induces an individual's blood glucose, or glucose levels to become too high. There are two main kinds of diabetes. Type1 diabetes typically develops in childhood, and individuals with this condition are unable to create the hormone called insulin. It's not possible to prevent this form of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes may be the most frequent form of diabetes and can occur at any age but usually develops when people get old. In people with type two diabetes, these cells do not respond appropriately to insulin. This lack of response is called insulin resistance. I am not sure about overeating(anything) but, consuming too much sugar may lead to weight gain, which often leads to high blood sugar levels, or pre-diabetes. These are risk factors for type two diabetes. Typically, eating fruit within a healthy lifestyle and diet should not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. But swallowing signi...

Is brown rice bad for a person with diabetes?

Is brown rice bad for a person with diabetes? Brown rice is bad for someone who is suffering from type 2 diabetes. This is because brown rice is 90% carbohydrate, and well under 10% of this is fiber. A cup of brown rice has 45 grams of carbohydrates, which equates to 9 teaspoons of sugar. Normal blood sugar is generally considered to be a fasting blood sugar under 100 mg/dL, or 70-140 mg/dL 2 hours after a meal. This is equivalent to about 1 teaspoon of sugar circulating in your blood. When you eat a food that has a lot of carbs in it, like a cup of brown rice, your blood sugar will climb rapidly because the carbs in the rice are rapidly converted to sugar, and the 9 teaspoons of sugar in a cup of brown rice are going to be absorbed into a system that tries to stay at about 1 teaspoon of sugar at all times. Eating a cup of brown rice will cause your blood sugar to rise significantly and will lead to difficult-to-control blood sugars in the short term and progression of the dise...

Which are the best nuts for diabetics?

Which are the best nuts for diabetics? Reducing type 2 diabetes risk by almost a quarter is as easy as eating only 8 ounces of these easy-to-find nuts, according to a large new study published in the Journal of Nutrition. What’s more, the researchers found that people who made it a point to include these healthful gems in their diets were – for some strange reason – also more likely to improve other diet and exercise habits as well. In a recently published study in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that compared to participants who ate no nuts, those who ate just 8 ounces of walnuts per month were 24% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, even after controlling for other health factors. Walnuts are extremely rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which is not only an essential nutrient for optimum health, but also is found to be sorely deficient in Western diets- despite the readily available nature of the nut. Researchers looking at blood pressure and cardiovascular health a...

What are the most common signs of diabetes?

What are the most common signs of diabetes? Most early symptoms are from higher-than-normal levels of sugar, a type of sugar, in your blood. The indicators might be so mild you never find them. That is particularly true of all type 2 diabetes. Many people don't learn they have it until they suffer from chronic damage due to the disease. With Type1 diabetes, the symptoms usually occur immediately, in a matter of days or even a couple of weeks. They truly are far more acute, too. Common Symptoms =============== Both kinds of diabetes have a number of identical telltale warning signs. Hunger and tiredness ; The body convert the food you eat into sugar that your cells use for energy. If your system doesn't generate enough or any insulin, or if your cells resist the insulin your body makes, the sugar cannot enter into them and you don't have any energy. This could make you hungry and tired than usual. Peeing more often and being thirstier ; The normal man usually ...

Why is Metformin prescribed for type 2 diabetes

“Why is Metformin prescribed for type 2 diabetes first (the side effects are HORRIBLE)?” Because it is the oldest, and SAFEST type 2 medication there is. It was first used in the U.S. in the 1950s - prior to that, there were NO medications for T2 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus). It actually does nothing to lower BG (Blood Glucose) levels - what it does is to inhibit the gluco-regulatory response that raises BG… which in T2’s is an issue due to the underlying biochemical failure of the cells to respond completely and efficiently to the action of insulin - which results in the release of the hormone glucagon which triggers a liver release of glucose into the bloodstream - raising the BG too high. By inhibiting that last step - metformin improves BG levels. It is the most effective medication there is for this - though in the last few years, researchers are starting to re-think the efficacy of using insulin for T2s sooner rather than later. As for side effects - the side of effects of ...

Is there a cure for type 2 diabetes?

Source: Joshua Gonzalez | www.quora.com Radical diet can reverse type 2 diabetes, new study shows Low-calorie diet caused remission in 90% of trial patients who lost 15kg or more, even those who had been diabetic for six years, say researchers To find a naturopathic doctor in your area who can advise you on naturopathic treatments for diabetes, visit our Find a Doctor page. A radical low-calorie diet can reverse type 2 diabetes, even six years into the disease, a new study has found. The number of cases of type 2 diabetes is soaring, related to the obesity epidemic. Fat accumulated in the abdomen prevents the proper function of the pancreas. It can lead to serious and life-threatening complications, including blindness and foot amputations, heart and kidney disease. A new study from Newcastle and Glasgow Universities shows that the disease can be reversed by losing weight, so that sufferers no longer have to take medication and are free of the symptoms and risks. Nine o...

Metformin

Metformin is one of the most commonly used drugs in the world and has earned its place as the first medication to prescribe for type 2 diabetes and those with type 1 who have insulin resistance. It is effective, inexpensive and has limited side effects. You can read more about why in this 2013 study. Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides. It significantly lowers blood sugar for most people. Studied in human since the 1950s, it has a very strong track record of safety and improved outcomes. Side effects tend to be minimal and temporary, though there is a minority of people who do not tolerate it well. It does not cause weight gain or low blood sugars. Brand Names for Metformin Glucophage Glumetza Glucophage XR Riomet Fortamet Brand Names for Metformin in Combination with Other Drugs Glucovance (glyburide) Metaglip (glipizide) Actoplus Met (pioglitazone) PrandiMet (repaglinide) Avandamet (rosiglitazone) Janumet (sitagliptin) How Does Metformin Work? Me...

How to Become More Insulin Sensitive

Insulin resistance can carry significant health risks, as it is associated with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular problems, among others. Taking steps to improve insulin sensitivity, especially for overweight individuals and those with diabetes can be an important step in improving overall health. Here are some key factors that may help to improve insulin sensitivity: Caloric Restriction Eating fewer calories is a well-established way to improve insulin sensitivity. “Calorie restriction reduces fat mass, delays the development of age-associated diseases such as type 2 diabetes, and increases lifespan in rodents. In obese humans, it is well established that calorie restriction, weight loss, and exercise improve insulin sensitivity,” researchers summarize. Research shows that after six months of a 25% caloric reduction, overweight patients were more likely to lose weight, fat mass, and fat cell size. In addition, the intervention group significantly reduced their fasti...

Type 2 Diabetes Reversible?

It is true, a Medical Doctor's study confirmed that Type-2 Diabetes can be reversed. Click here.. to watch his video explaining the discovery. That's okay because all it takes is just 60 seconds a day, and you can begin to control Type 2 Diabetes the same day.. Best of all, this worked for people upwards of 100 years old. And without any change in diet. The Doctor reveals the secret behind this astonishing discovery in the video presentation here : It's already transformed thousands of lives. And it can help you too.

Is there a cure for insulin type 2 diabetes? Has anyone been cured?

Yes. Type II diabetes can and has been reversed. We recently helped a lady whose starting hg-A1C was 8.9. She was taking metformin. In less than 3 months, her A1C was down to 5.8 and she no longer needed medication. How? We helped her do 3 things: Eliminate added sugar and sweeteners. Swap refined grains for whole grains. Increase her fiber and nutrient by swapping processed foods for more vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds - real, whole food. Why does this work? It comes from switching to a diet that is low in insulin-spiking food. As other people have answered, type II diabetes arises from insulin resistance. This is when the body is unable to produce the insulin necessary to remove glucose from the blood. If however, we limit our intake of food that is quickly broken down by the body into glucose (and hence insulin-spiking) we are able to lower blood sugar (as measured by A1C) to a sustained level where medication is no longer necessary. The hard part is break...