A devastating disease that is attacking our children and our teens is type 2 diabetes. Most children that have diabetes are born with it, and this is called type one diabetes, but there is a growing number of children that are acquiring type 2 diabetes, where previously this type of diabetes only happened to mature adults. Over a thousand children are diagnosed every year with diabetes, and more and more of those diagnosed are diagnosed with type 2.
This type of diabetes is a disorder of the metabolism. The body doesn't destroy the beta cells, but instead creates a resistance to insulin. It starts to use this insulin incorrectly. When this happens the glucose rises in the blood and causes damage to the kidneys and other vital organs.
Children with Type 2 diabetes cannot absorb glucose, and their body cannot produce enough energy. This causes the kids to start feeling tired all the time. Up until recently type 2 diabetes was generally diagnosed in adults aged over 40.
What is Causing This Epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes in Children?
The American Diabetes Association says that the increase in this type of diabetes in children is caused by the increase in obesity, and the lack of physical exercise that our children are getting. Most children that are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are between the ages of 9 and 18, some have a family history, but many are obese, and have poor glycemic levels, which is what causes the disease.
Type 2 diabetes is hard to diagnose in children, many of them have no symptoms and are diagnosed through blood tests. When this diabetes sets in you may note a few of the following symptoms:
• Extreme thirst
• Fatigue
• Increase in appetite
• Weight loss
• Headaches
• Stomach pain
As a parent you need to be on the lookout for these signs. When you see them then you need to seek treatment. Your doctor may also prescribe diabetic vitamins for your child.
Prevent the Risks
If you know that Diabetes 2 is on the rise, and you know that your children eat unhealthily and don't get enough exercise, then isn't the solution to get them more active and to add nutrition to their diet.
Avoid the risks, start looking for activities for the whole family and get everyone started on some kind of exercise and healthy diet routine.
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Dec 3, 2008
Diabetes Sufferers - How to Take Care of Yourself
Is the USA facing a diabetes epidemic? The sad answer is 'yes' and it's down to many factors, but amongst them is the rise in obesity, especially amongst the young. Put that down to the decrease in outdoor activities, the rise of television and video games, instead of playing energetic games outside. Put it down to our hectic stress-filled lives, our love of fast-food, but wherever the blame lies, the sad fact remains that it is an ever-increasing illness.
I was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes in September 2004, but I had been expecting it. Both my parents were diabetics and three of my four grandparents were too, and it certainly is an hereditary disease. When I was told the news I had expected for years I was about 28 pounds overweight and my diet was not good - yes, I know, as a man who was almost certain to get the disease at some time, that was not very sensible of me. I never claimed to be smart!
Now, over 4 years later, my diabetes is well under control and my doctor compliments me each time I see him. I changed my eating habits and now eat much more healthily and I walk one and a half miles around the local lake 5 times a week. I have lost 20 pounds and the disease is being held at bay for now.
I take my blood-sugar levels every day without fail and most days the figures are in the 100-120 range, and it's a good, but rare, day for me when they are in the 90s. I read books about diabetes, I attended free classes arranged by the local hospital, to find out how to take care of myself, what to eat - what NOT to eat, what aids to use - blood pressure monitors, blood sugar monitors, exercise tips etc.
If I can do it, anyone can, so if you find yourself with this ailment, then don't panic, take advice wherever you can, exercise regularly, change your eating habits and be prepared to live a long and healthy life.
Bob Wilson is owner of the website http://www.DealWithYourDiabetes.com
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I was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes in September 2004, but I had been expecting it. Both my parents were diabetics and three of my four grandparents were too, and it certainly is an hereditary disease. When I was told the news I had expected for years I was about 28 pounds overweight and my diet was not good - yes, I know, as a man who was almost certain to get the disease at some time, that was not very sensible of me. I never claimed to be smart!
Now, over 4 years later, my diabetes is well under control and my doctor compliments me each time I see him. I changed my eating habits and now eat much more healthily and I walk one and a half miles around the local lake 5 times a week. I have lost 20 pounds and the disease is being held at bay for now.
I take my blood-sugar levels every day without fail and most days the figures are in the 100-120 range, and it's a good, but rare, day for me when they are in the 90s. I read books about diabetes, I attended free classes arranged by the local hospital, to find out how to take care of myself, what to eat - what NOT to eat, what aids to use - blood pressure monitors, blood sugar monitors, exercise tips etc.
If I can do it, anyone can, so if you find yourself with this ailment, then don't panic, take advice wherever you can, exercise regularly, change your eating habits and be prepared to live a long and healthy life.
Bob Wilson is owner of the website http://www.DealWithYourDiabetes.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bob_Wilson
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