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Diabetes has never been as big of an epidemic as it is in society these days. In the past, a majority of people often thought of diabetes as a health condition where you must simply reduce your sugar and fat intake on a daily basis. Little did they know that diabetes may end up actually causing serious health concerns like blindness without closely monitoring it! Now that diabetes is reaching epidemic levels in most of the western world, this problem is becoming more serious than ever before. Your vision is one of the most critical and delicate senses that you have. In the digital information era, over 70% of sensory information we retain comes through our eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, people living with diabetes are 25 times more likely to lose their eye sight than those who don't have diabetes. With diabetes already being the number one cause of blindness2 in the United States, it's no…
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Almost one third of people living with diabetes don't even know they have it. The symptoms of diabetes seem so harmless and often get disregarded as part of just getting older. This blog goes into the main types of diabetes and the most common symptoms related to each of them to help you better understand diabetes and how to identify it before it's too late. The three main types of diabetes are Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes This type of diabetes has also been called insulin-dependent and immune-mediated diabetes. It occurs when your body can't produce insulin. The immune system attacks insulin producing cells in the pancreas. This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of other serious complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, blindness, and kidney damage. Some of the symptoms include: Increased thirst…
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Who knew eating the right colors in our meals everyday could provide so much nutrition. It is essential to include a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on our plates every day. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend an increased focus on plant-based diets. This combined with lean meats, fish, poultry and low fat dairy products creates a rainbow of colors on the plate that serve as the foundation for a healthful eating plan. Adding colorful seasonal foods to your plate makes for more than just a festive meal; it provides vitamins, minerals and fiber. Choose these foods daily for optimal nutrition: Red indicates produce that may help maintain a healthy heart, vision, immunity and may reduce cancer risks. Fruits: cherries, cranberries, pomegranate, red/pink grape fruit, red grapes and watermelon Vegetables: beets, red onions, red peppers, red potatoes, and tomatoes Purple and blue foods may have antioxidant and anti-aging benefits and may help with…
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