Diabetes and Natural Prevention

Diabetes is an epidemic, it is a disease we have probably all heard of, and perhaps know someone
who is diabetic. Diabetes is a condition in which metabolism of carbohydrates is
problematic. It is important to understand diabetes because if it is left untreated, it can
lead to serious health complications such as amputation, blindness and kidney failure. Diabetes
is often associated with obesity and high blood pressure. Having either one of these
conditions predisposes you to diabetes, and having both would increase this risk even further.
The good news is that obesity and high blood pressure are both preventable (in most cases)
through a healthy lifestyle.

With diabetes, one of two things can occur: either the pancreas does not secrete insulin (type I diabetes), or the cells do not respond to the insulin that is secreted (type II diabetes). The majority of diabetes cases are type II, which generally develops after the age of 40. Type I diabetes is often referred to congenital or juvenile diabetes, which is not the focus of this article.

Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes

• Excessive thirst or hunger


• Frequent urination


• Weight loss


• Fatigue and irritability

Keep in mind that early or pre-diabetes may not have any symptoms and therefore it is important
to have regular screening done.



Tips on Prevention of Diabetes

• Balanced diet - eg. choose complex carbohydrates vs. simple ones



• Exercise - workout 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes


• Stress management - eg. deep breathing exercise, yoga, taking mini breaks
  throughout the day

For more information on alternative treatments for diabetes please visit
our clinci website JourneyToCure Naturopathic Clinic.