Preventing & Managing Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by a high glucose (sugar) level in the blood. It is a long-term disease that, if not well managed, may lead to serious complications such as kidney failure, nerve defect, heart disease, eye problems etc. In The UAE is ranked second highest worldwide for diabetes prevalence. About 19.5% the of population is currently living with diabetes according to statistics released by the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre at the Arab Health Congress last year. Figures show that 40% of residents over 60 have diabetes and the number is expected to increase over the coming years.

Insulin And Blood glucose level Glucose comes from the food we eat. The body needs glucose as a source of energy. The level of glucose is controlled by a hormone produced in the pancreas called insulin. People with diabetes either produce insufficient insulin, or the body cells cannot utilize insulin efficiently (insulin resistance). As a result, high levels of glucose build up in the blood.

There are Two Main Types of Diabetes:

Characteristics	Type 1 diabetes	Type 2 diabetes
Proportion of cases	0%, mostly in children and young adults.	90%, common in people above 40s.
Cause	Autoimmune disease causes destruction of pancreatic cells, resulting in insufficient insulin production.	Insulin produced is not enough or body cells cannot utilize insulin efficiently (insulin resistance)
Risk factor	Genes, viral infections early in life.	Obesity, unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, family history and ageing
Treatment	Insulin injection, dietary management and exercise.	Losing weight (if overweight), oral medication and/or insulin. Dietary management and exercise.

The symptoms of Diabetes include:
• Tiredness.
• Excessive thirst.
• Frequent urination, especially at night.
• Unexplained weight loss.
• Blurred vision.
• Skin infections and itchiness.
• Slow healing of wounds.
• Numbness or burning sensations in the limbs.

Management of Diabetic’s
1. Healthy diet
• Consumption of high fiber, complex carbohydrate rather than refined carbohydrate. For example, choose brown rice, whole grain bread, cereal biscuits rather than white rice, white bread and creamy sweetened biscuits.
• Limit alcohol intake. Alcohol can interfere with blood glucose control.
• Avoid high sugar content food and drinks such as soft drink, cake, jelly, jam, ice cream, chocolates, doughnuts and sweeteners.

2. Regular exercise
• Exercise helps you to control your weight and keep your heart healthy.  If you are a diabetic, consult your doctor before starting an exercise program.

3. Eye care
• Have regular eye check-ups, at least once a year.

4. Foot care
• Wash your feet every day with water and mild soap.
• Dry your feet using a soft towel, especially between then toes.
• Apply moisturizer on your feet to prevent dryness and cracking of the skin.
• Examine your feet daily for scratches, cuts and blisters. (Seek someone else’s help on this if your eyesight is poor).

Forever helpful products
Aloe Vera Gel
• Rich in non-soluble fiber (helps improve bowel movement) and soluble fiber (helps regulate blood glucose level).
• Antraquinone complex have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties, thus help to improve wound healing.
• Acemannan help to improve immune system by stimulating the production of macrophage cells (white blood cells that can gobble up microbes).
Forever Lite
• A protein supplement that comes packed with added vitamins and minerals; helps in repairing of tissues.
• Low Glycemic Index (GI) ratio of 24; maintains blood glucose at stable level.
• Contains Chromium, an essential nutrient which helps to increase insulin efficiency in controlling blood sugar level.
Bee Propolis
• A 100% natural bee product with no artificial coloring or preservatives.
• Acts as a natural antibiotic helps to stimulate the body to fight against microbes, thus helps in reducing infection and improving the recovery of wounds.
• Rich in Bioflavonoids, powerful antioxidants which can help to maintain the body’s immune system and strengthen blood vessels for cardiovascular health.
Nature Min

• Provides 11 essential minerals in a balanced ratio for maximum absorption. It contains essential major minerals such as Calcium, Phosphorus Magnesium, and trace minerals (Iron, Zinc, Iodine, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Vanadium and Molybdenum).
• Vanadium is beneficial in improving blood glucose level.

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