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From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
10/2013
Diabetes cannot be cured but it can be successfully managed.
Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body uses energy, in the form of glucose, from food. People with diabetes have a high level of glucose in their blood. This can be caused by:
People with diabetes need to keep their blood sugar levels within a healthy range. Blood sugar levels are controlled through diet, physical activity and, for some people, medication or insulin injections.
Understanding Insulin
Insulin is a hormone your cells need to store and use energy from food. Insulin is responsible for getting glucose into your cells. If you have diabetes, insulin is not able to do its job, meaning glucose is unable to get into your cells, which causes it to build up in your blood. High levels of glucose then circulate through your body, damaging cells along the way.
Oral medicines may be used to help your body respond to the insulin you make. Insulin injections or a pump may be needed.
Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
Symptoms of diabetes include:
If you think you have diabetes, see a doctor immediately, as only a doctor can confirm a diabetes diagnosis. He or she will most likely recommend a fasting plasma (blood) glucose test.
Goals for Managing Diabetes
Whether you have been diagnosed with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, your overall goals for managing the disease are the same.
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, seek the expert advice of a registered dietitian to help you manage the disease while ensuring you get the nutrients your body needs.
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LOIS CHAIT, REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Dix Hills AND Delray Beach, Florida 11746 and 33445
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