Causes of Diabetes

Diabetes is said to be a very dangerous disease if left unchecked. Therefore, it is very important not only to rely on meds or to deal with symptoms after they actually appear, but also to eliminate their causes as much as possible and to prevent them with a lifestyle.

However, the cause of diabetes can vary from person to person. High blood sugar levels in diabetes are only a result, and there are various causes for high blood sugar levels. And it is necessary to take countermeasures corresponding to the cause.

Lifestyle, especially diet and exercise, are the primary causes of diabetes. In a meal, not only the total calorie content but also the eating time, dietary balance, and the frequency of snacks affect blood sugar levels. Exercise also affects the blood glucose level depending on the content, frequency, and time of exercise.

Even if you keep the same lifestyle all the time, your constitution may change and you may have diabetes. It is important to note that the metabolism (the amount of energy consumed) may decrease as the age increases even when you are young.

In addition, if you are genetically susceptible to diabetes, or if you are infected with a virus, the function of the pancreas may be weakened and insulin may become difficult to produce, resulting in diabetes.

In any case, it is important to consult with your doctor about diabetes and to investigate the cause and take measures.

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What is Diabetes

Definition of Diabetes
Diabetes is now referred to as a national disease, but many people can only answer vaguely when asked what kind of disease it is. Here's a brief definition of the diabetes you care about.
Diabetes Testing Methods
Diabetes is difficult to treat after complications have appeared. In order to avoid complications, it is very important to detect, treat, and take measures at an early stage. If you are worried that you may have diabetes, we recommend that you take a test at a hospital or get advice from a doctor.
History of Diabetes
Diabetes is an ancient disease that dates back thousands of years. Egyptian and Greek physicians have documented the condition as an unknown illness in various records, which is presumed to be diabetes.
Causes of Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the blood sugar level (a value representing the glucose component in the blood) does not return to a normal level while it is high. Prolonged high blood sugar levels can lead to various complications.
Relationship to Obesity
Obesity is generally interpreted as being overweight. If your weight is too heavy compared to your height, you may be considered obese, or if you measure your body fat percentage and your weight is above a certain level, you may be considered obese.

Diabetes Treatment

Exercise Therapy
Diabetes is a disease in which the blood sugar level rises, so it is necessary to lower the blood sugar level first as a treatment method. There are several ways to lower your blood sugar, but here we'll take exercise.
Diet Remedy
Diabetes is said to be one of lifestyle-related diseases. In particular, eating habits are considered to be the main cause of diabetes, and eating habits greatly affect blood sugar levels. Diet is also very important when treating diabetes.
Pharmaceutical Therapy
Diabetes is a disease that raises blood sugar levels. Exercise and diet are the first treatments available. However, exercise therapy and diet therapy may not always help lower blood sugar levels.
Response to Low Blood Sugar
Diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar levels rise, but it can also cause hypoglycemia during treatment. If you have low blood sugar, you may dizzy like anemia, wobbling your head, or blurring in front of your eyes. In severe cases, you may faint.
Insulin Injection
Diabetes with elevated blood sugar levels that do not return to normal levels include diet, exercise, and pharmacotherapy as typical treatments. First, diet and exercise therapy, and if the blood sugar level still does not decrease, drink medicine to lower the blood sugar level.
Diabetes Treatment from Complications
Diabetes is often thought to be a minor illness in the early days without any subjective symptoms. In fact, diabetic patients before complications do not look like ordinary people at all. But when complications begin, things change quickly.
Is Folk Remedy OK?
Treating diabetes requires a steady effort. Both diet and exercise therapy must be patient. However, you may feel depressed when you think, "Do I have to do such hard work all the time?"

Diabetes Prevention

Age and Dietary Changes
Humans gradually change their constitution with age. Even if you continue to eat the same diet, the effects on your body will be different when you are young and old. Blood sugar levels, which were fine when you were young, are likely to rise gradually because of your constitution.
Relationship between Sports and Diabetes
It's a good idea to combine diet and exercise for the treatment of diabetes. Daily regular exercise is said to be very effective not only for treatment but also for preventing diabetes.
Inspection and Self-check
Diabetes has no subjective symptoms and high blood sugar alone makes it possible to live a normal life, so it is easy to be seen lightly. However, it is very difficult to treat after the subjective symptoms have appeared, so it is very important to detect it early and take measures.