Type 2 Diabetes – Who‘s At Risk?
The most widely diagnosed form of Diabetes, is Type 2. Much more common that the advanced kind. Type 1. However. Both medical conditions mean, we do not produce sufficient levels of insulin. Without insulin, the body is not able to covert sugars. Into the essential energy our bodies need. When this happens. Glucose sugar levels in the blood will consistently rise. Causing a variety of other health conditions. Thus. Complicating things further. Many people want to know if some people are more at risk than others. The answer is yes. And the next question will usually be. Are you one of those people? If you really want to know. Here’s some points of consideration.
Clinical Weight Problems – Obesity
Being clinically overweight does put the medical odds out of your favour. You may have heard of Body Mass Index? Or BMI? It is simply a clinical weight to height calculation. Used by medical physicians to ascertain if a patient is overweight. Therefore. More likely to develop certain health conditions. Want to work out your BMI? Here you go! [ Weight (lbs) multiplied by 703 ] Then divide the result by [ Height in inches squared ] Not much of a maths buff? You’ll find plenty of BMI quick calculators online. Your results? Under 18.5? You’re underweight! Up to 25 is normal. From 25 to 30. You’re in the overweight bracket. Anyone over 30 is considered to be clinically obese. That’s risky.
Not Enough Exercise
Huge health benefits can be gained from taking regular exercise. Maybe your job dictates spending lots of time inactive. At a desk for instance Long periods of inactivity are not good for your health! Make sure you get enough exercise. Or you may be putting yourself at risk.
High Blood Pressure
People who’ve been diagnosed with Hypertension are at greater risk. Of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Compared to someone whose blood pressure is normal.
Family Medical History
Has anyone in your immediate family been diagnosed with this type of Diabetes? Your parents? Brothers or sisters? If they have. The risk you will also develop the disease, is increased.
Ethnicity
Diabetes Type 2 has been found to occur more frequently within certain ethnic groups: Latinos. Pacific Islanders. African, Asian and Native Americans.
Seniors
The possibility of being diagnosed with Pre Diabetes, or Diabetes, is greater for elderly people. Over the age of sixty. People are more at risk than they ever were before.
Symptoms To look Out For
There are several obvious symptoms. All of which may indicate you have Type 2 Diabetes. Constant hunger and thirst. Or the need to urinate. Unexplained, recent, weight loss. Pins and needles in your feet. Blurred vision. If you are suffering from these symptoms. It’s important to see your medical practitioner. Without delay. Another indication are sores which refuse to heal. Whether it’s Diabetes or not. It’s essential you consult your medical practitioner. To discover exactly what’s causing the symptoms.
Information gives us knowledge. If you know someone, who you think might be at risk. Please pass this information on. Why take risks?
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