Question: Is Diabetes common?
Answer: Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. It results from a decrease of insulin production in your body.
In the United States, diabetes is growing and becoming more common then in previous decades! Diabetes affects nearly 23 million Americans! In addition, certain ethnic groups (African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans and Native Americans) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Unfortunately, people with diabetes can suffer unhealthy effects. If diabetes is not controlled to maintain good glucose levels. Common health problems include cardiovascular disease. Diabetics tend to have high blood pressure which in turn opens the door to risk factors such as strokes or heart failure. Diabetics do not do well after heart attacks compared to a non-diabetic person. High cholesterol is also a common problem with diabetes and needs to be maintained through balanced medication.
Although diabetes is common, type 2 diabetes can be controlled and reversed with proper lifestyle changes. For the most part, this means adding cardiovascular exercise and eating healthy on a regular basis. If you want to know more, contact an Endocrinologist doctor and read more about exercise and healthy eating right here on Lifestyle of Diabetes!
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