Type 2 Diabetes - Does a Diabetes Diagnosis Lead to Premature Death?
Diabetes is certainly a health concern in our society - this fact is widely understood.
Due to its increased prevalence around the world Type 2 diabetes is now a condition that demands definite awareness.
However, there is a lack of general knowledge regarding its complications, which are often misunderstood.
Particularly how serious diabetes really is.
Can this disease kill you? Claims suggest most diabetics are able to live healthy lives - seemingly unaffected.
How much of this is true? Type 2 diabetes can indeed lead to premature death.
It is also true diabetics are able to lead healthy lives despite their condition.
To say seemingly unaffected however, is not exactly the case.
Let us examine these claims further.
The underlying process of this disease is hyperglycemia, or chronically elevated blood sugar.
Long story short, this is damaging to every part of the body.
Kidney function and filtration efficiency are affected.
Nerves and blood vessels are damaged.
Insulin sensitivity is lowered, weakening blood sugar control.
The body's ability to process carbohydrates correctly is impaired, helping to bring about weight gain.
As you can see, the mere presence of Type 2 diabetes is debilitating to your physical and mental health.
Diabetes does not occur overnight and when first diagnosed you had gradual changes taking place in your body for over ten years.
It is often years of poor lifestyle habits that allows the development of this disease.
Failing to take constant control of your blood sugar level is a gamble not worth taking.
Serious health complications can occur, and some of these complications lead to early death.
The risk of kidney failure, stroke, and heart attack is increased due to long-term damage to your blood vessels.
Eye conditions, including retinopathy, cataracts, and potentially blindness, become more likely.
Let us not forget death from diabetes is a possibility, either by a direct cause or from one of the conditions it activates.
The risk of death is much higher than it is in those free from disease.
Approximately 33% of Type 2 diabetics die before the age of 55.
The average life expectancy for a Type 2 diabetic is about 10 to 13 years less than nondiabetics.
It's important to note statistics often reflect the average person - in this case, the average diabetic not taking action to improve their health.
Make improvements to your lifestyle, and it will be possible to live a long, healthy and fulfilling life.
People diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes can lead healthy lives, despite their body being affected by this disease.
But to do so requires a steady commitment to improving your lifestyle and establishing positive habits.
If you succeed in taking control of your Type 2 diabetes early, you can be the one in charge of the situation, rather than your diabetes taking charge of you.
Due to its increased prevalence around the world Type 2 diabetes is now a condition that demands definite awareness.
However, there is a lack of general knowledge regarding its complications, which are often misunderstood.
Particularly how serious diabetes really is.
Can this disease kill you? Claims suggest most diabetics are able to live healthy lives - seemingly unaffected.
How much of this is true? Type 2 diabetes can indeed lead to premature death.
It is also true diabetics are able to lead healthy lives despite their condition.
To say seemingly unaffected however, is not exactly the case.
Let us examine these claims further.
The underlying process of this disease is hyperglycemia, or chronically elevated blood sugar.
Long story short, this is damaging to every part of the body.
Kidney function and filtration efficiency are affected.
Nerves and blood vessels are damaged.
Insulin sensitivity is lowered, weakening blood sugar control.
The body's ability to process carbohydrates correctly is impaired, helping to bring about weight gain.
As you can see, the mere presence of Type 2 diabetes is debilitating to your physical and mental health.
Diabetes does not occur overnight and when first diagnosed you had gradual changes taking place in your body for over ten years.
It is often years of poor lifestyle habits that allows the development of this disease.
Failing to take constant control of your blood sugar level is a gamble not worth taking.
Serious health complications can occur, and some of these complications lead to early death.
The risk of kidney failure, stroke, and heart attack is increased due to long-term damage to your blood vessels.
Eye conditions, including retinopathy, cataracts, and potentially blindness, become more likely.
Let us not forget death from diabetes is a possibility, either by a direct cause or from one of the conditions it activates.
The risk of death is much higher than it is in those free from disease.
Approximately 33% of Type 2 diabetics die before the age of 55.
The average life expectancy for a Type 2 diabetic is about 10 to 13 years less than nondiabetics.
It's important to note statistics often reflect the average person - in this case, the average diabetic not taking action to improve their health.
Make improvements to your lifestyle, and it will be possible to live a long, healthy and fulfilling life.
People diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes can lead healthy lives, despite their body being affected by this disease.
But to do so requires a steady commitment to improving your lifestyle and establishing positive habits.
If you succeed in taking control of your Type 2 diabetes early, you can be the one in charge of the situation, rather than your diabetes taking charge of you.
