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I am not a doctor, but I do know something about this. Some ways to reduce risk of T2 Diabetes:
1. Lose weight - even being slightly overweight increases risk. However, the more overweight you are, the bigger the risk;
2. Exercise - resistance (weight) training and interval training are considered to be more effective than traditional cardio, although it all helps;
3. Eat a healthy diet - the typical North American diet has too many "junk" carbohydates - cake, pie, candy. I believe that one should even be careful with things like potatoes, rice, bread, etc.
I suspect that there is general agreement about points 1 and 2 - the diet question is more controversial and you will see a range of opinions about this.
What else can I help you with?
Does gestational diabetes return?
Women with gestational diabetes are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes after pregnancy. It is also common for gestational diabetes to occur in subsequent pregnancies. As always, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise plan can combat this risk.
Who is at increased risk for developing type 1 and type 2?
People who are overweight, inactive and have a family history are at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Certain races, those over 45 and women who have had gestational diabetes are also at an increased risk for type 2. For type 1 diabetes, those who have a family history, the presence of certain genes, and some geographical areas have an increased risk.
Does natural sugar cause diabetes?
No, natural sugar does not directly cause diabetes. However, consuming excessive amounts of sugar, whether natural or added, can contribute to weight gain and obesity, which are risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. It is important to consume sugar in moderation as part of a balanced diet to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
Can natural sugar cause diabetes?
Natural sugar itself does not directly cause diabetes. However, consuming excessive amounts of sugar, whether natural or added, can contribute to weight gain and obesity, which are risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. It is important to consume sugar in moderation as part of a balanced diet to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
Can you develop diabetes from consuming natural sugars?
Consuming natural sugars alone does not directly cause diabetes. However, consistently consuming high amounts of natural sugars can contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is important to maintain a balanced diet and monitor sugar intake to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
The link between physical activity and diabetes?
A lack of physical activty may lead to obesity. Obesity is a high risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes.
What effect does drugs and alcohol have on a diabetic?
Drinking alcohol in moderation reduces the risk of developing type 2 (adult onset) diabetes.
Can eating sugar everyday lead to the development of diabetes?
Yes, consuming excessive amounts of sugar on a daily basis can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes over time.
Can type 2 diabetes be inherited?
Yes and no. If you exercise and stay in healthy weight, you will most likely not be inherited. However, the risk factors are inherited, because if you are overweight and do no exercise, you may be at risk for getting type 2 diabetes more than a regular person only if type 2 diabetes runs in the family.
Can alcohol cause diabetes?
No. However, there is extensive medical research evidence that drinking alcohol in moderation reduces the risk of developing type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes. You do not catch diabetes, it is not infectious. It is thought that a persons genes can influence their risk of developing diabetes but no one gene can predict its development. A combination of genetic risk and environmental factors are thought to be needed to trigger diabetes. When looking at identical twins, if one twin has Type 1 diabetes, the other twin will have roughly a 50% chance of developing the disease. The trigger could be a trauma ie illness or accident or something like that. Type 2 can be due to over weight or unfit but also normal weight, normally adults, can get type 2. They are different conditions but are treated similarly. Type 1 sufferers automatically need insulin injections or via a pump and type 2 only sometimes need extra insulin, other times it is dealt with by diet and/or tablets. Type 2 is even more strongly linked to genetics and family history than type 1 diabetes. A family history of type 2 diabetes and obesity are the main risk factors in type 2 diabetes.
What is the probability your child will have diabetes if your husband is a type 1 diabetic and your mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with you?
If mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant, then chances of having diabetes for a child is low. But gestational mother have more chances to have diabetes type 2. If this happens then the child diabetes risk is increased.If father have type 1 diabetes, then the child has some very low risk of having type 1 diabetes (autoimmune disorder). If father had type 2 diabetes then diabetes risk for the child is higher as compared to the mother with type 2 diabetes.
What will eating unhealthy foods not exercising and using tobbacco will increase a person's risk of?
Developing CVD (cardiovascular/heart disease), cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
