The saying we are what we eat is true. Our bodies are made up of the same nutrients that we get from our food. The food that we consume may affect the balance within our bodies such as the ability of our body of proper Insulin management. For example, our bodies are composed of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Proteins are the building blocks of our muscles. Our body has fats to give us energy when we need them. Our body also has a lot of carbohydrates in the form of simple sugars found in our bloodstream. However, the amount and nutrient contents of the food we consume will eventually affect how our body will look. For example, if we eat a lot of essential proteins, then our body may develop more muscles. On the other hand, if we consume a lot of foods that have high-fat contents, then our body may get fatter as well. It is therefore important for us to maintain a balance on the amount of food that we consume and the nutrients that come with our food.
Narooma Medical Centre can help you lead a more fulfilling life by getting your Diabetes under control. To find out more on this, call us on 02 4476 5588/0424 204 562.
Our body tends to keep an internal balance known as homeostasis. One example of homeostasis in our body is the relationship of blood sugar with our body’s Insulin management. Our bodies need glucose, the simplest form of sugar, to give energy to our cells. Our bodies also produce insulin from the pancreas, a hormone that is responsible for converting glucose into energy. However, when you eat foods that are high in sugar while having a sedentary lifestyle, then these excess sugars will be stored in your liver, kidneys and pancreas which may eventually lead to a condition known as fatty liver. The occurrence of fatty liver and excess fat is both directly and indirectly associated with high risks of getting diabetes. Diabetes is a condition where our bodies cannot produce the required amount of insulin that can breakdown excess sugars into energy. If our blood sugar levels get out of control, the Insulin management of our body also ceases to function properly causing diabetes. will also come with serious health disorders such as heart conditions, kidney failure, blindness, and foot disorders.
When we are diagnosed with diabetes, then we need to understand the proper Diabetes management. There are two common types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is when your body does not produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes is when the pancreas is not producing enough insulin to control your blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes is said to be milder than Type 1 diabetes. When you are diagnosed with either type of diabetes, there is no cure. However, you may still live a normal life with a proper Diabetes Management program such as changing your lifestyle by eating properly and understanding how your body will respond to different types of food and Insulin Management.
When you are diagnosed with diabetes, part of your Diabetes Management should be to take a look at your Footcare regimen. People who are diagnosed with diabetes may develop damaged nerves in the legs and feet. When this nerve damage happens, your lower legs and feet may develop sensory diabetic neuropathy which means that you are not able to feel any sensation on your feet. If you do not take care of your feet, then you may not notice any cuts or sores on your feet until it is too late. It is therefore important for us to watch our diets, especially when consuming food that has high sugar content.
We at Narooma Medical Centre can help you achieve an effective Diabetes Management program by assessing your current health status and providing you with the recommended prescriptions for you to live a normal life as possible. Call us on 0244765588 / 0424204562
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