Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake).
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This reaction stops your body from making insulin.
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Approximately 5-10% of the people who have diabetes have type 1.
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Symptoms of type 1 diabetes often develop quickly.
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It’s usually diagnosed in children, teens, and young adults.
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If you have type 1 diabetes, you’ll need to take insulin every day to survive.
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Currently, no one knows how to prevent type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes
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With type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t use insulin well and can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels.
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About 90-95% of people with diabetes have type 2.
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It develops over many years and is usually diagnosed in adults (but more and more in children, teens, and young adults).
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You may not notice any symptoms, so it’s important to get your blood sugar tested if you’re at risk.
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Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, eating healthy food, and being active.
From this graph, it is clear that people age between 45 to 64 years old have 48%chance of getting affected by diabetes.
From the graph, it is clear that a high BMI has a high probability of Diabetes in comparison to others.
The A1C test—also known as the hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test—is a simple blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. It’s one of the commonly used tests to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes, and is also the main test to help you and your health care team manage your diabetes.
16.3% of adults aged 18-44 years had A1C levels of 10% or higher, compared to 12.7% of those aged 45 - 64 years and 5% of those aged 65 years or older.
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15% reported current cigarette smoking.
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22% were tobacco users based on self-report or levels of serum cotinine.
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36% had quit smoking but had a history of smoking at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime.
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43% had a non-HDL level of 130 mg/dL or higher. Specifically:
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22% had a non-HDL level of 130 to 159 mg/dL
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11% had a non-HDL level of 160 to 189 mg/dL
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10% had a non-HDL level of 190 mg/dL or higher
Diet Plan to control Diabetes
Healthy Carbohydrates
During digestion, sugars (simple carbohydrates) and starches (complex carbohydrates) break down into blood glucose. Focus on healthy carbohydrates, such as:
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Fruits
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Vegetables
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Whole grains
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Legumes, such as beans and peas
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Low-fat dairy products, such as milk and cheese
Fiber-rich Food
'Good' Fats
Foods containing monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower your cholesterol levels. These include:
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Avocados
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Nuts
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Canola, olive and peanut oils
But don't overdo it, as all fats are high in calories.
Dietary fiber includes all parts of plant foods that your body can't digest or absorb. Fiber moderates how your body digests and helps control blood sugar levels. Foods high in fiber include:
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Nuts
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Legumes, such as beans and peas
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Whole grains
