Diabetes develops gradually over years. It often develops without any obvious symptoms until you notice it is already a fully developed type 2 diabetes.
Paying close attention to such warning signs gives you plenty of time to make changes before the situation progresses to type 2 diabetes.
Some of these signs can be measured, felt, sometimes seen.
If you feel tired and sluggish after eating, your body may be sending a message that your diet is too diabetes-friendly.
When the blood containing the glucose hits the pancreas, this organ gets the message to release insulin, a hormone it produces to help the cells throughout the body use glucose. Cells have insulin receptors that allow glucose to enter or be either stored as future energy or used right away.
But a diet that’s high in simple carbs like sugar, white flour, and sweet beverages – especially when consumed in large quantities at one sitting – overwhelms it. The cells’ insulin receptors eventually stop receiving the insulin, which means they can’t take in the glucose. The glucose builds up in the blood while the needy cells don’t get any.
Meanwhile the pancreas, notes the glucose level is still high in the blood that flows through it, and it pumps out still more insulin in response. The result: you feel sleepy and may find it hard to think, because your brain and body are depleted until the system rights itself.
Over time, this cycle can cause someone to become chronically insulin resistant. The body simply can’t keep up with the demands that all those simple sugars and fats are placing on it.
Better choose more complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains (barley, oats, quinoa, spelt, brown rice), vegetables, and whole fruits (not juices) that the body has to work harder to digest. This means blood sugar stays stable longer.
Move around right after eating. Take a 15-minute walk; even washing the dishes helps rather than plopping in front of the TV or computer. The activity will help your body begin to process the big glucose intake faster and more efficiently.
Source: Journal News
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