Type 2 Diabetes for Seniors (II)

Why Type 2 Diabetes is Dangerous for Seniors

Unfortunately, many people including the older generation, are unaware that diabetes is a serious condition. Many seniors don't know or don't believe it's serious. Even with a doctor's diagnosis, too many refuse to believe they have diabetes, so they don't change their eating, exercise and lifestyle.

Many older Americans mistakenly think that diabetes can be cured by avoiding sweet food. Not true! Diabetes is not just a sugar problem. Diabetes results from several factors other than too much sugar. Type 2 diabetes comes from one or a combination of genetics, aging, obesity, unhealthy diet, and sedentary lifestyle.

Although many American senior citizens recognize the problem, inaction results because of the lack of attention or the common problem of procrastination. Click Here!

Why the Age of Diabetes Adds to the Problem

Type 2 Diabetes isn't even 100 years old. It was recognized in 1935 by Dr. Harry Himsworth, so it is a fairly new diagnosis compared to other serious health conditions. Because Type 2 diabetes is less than 100 years old, and it's not widely publicized (no TV commercials) many people don't think of diabetes as life threatening, when in fact, it is.

A diabetic crisis can occur with abnormally low blood glucose due to a lack of food or physical activity. During the crisis, the person turns pale, breathes rapidly and is disoriented, cold and trembling. A diabetic crisis is fatal if not treated in time. Since many senior citizens live alone or are alone much of time, there is no one around to help in time to avoid severe consequences.

Type 2 diabetes affects seniors disproportionately because seniors are typically sedentary and/or overweight. But Type 2 diabetes for seniors can be controlled even though it's affects for the most part can't be reversed.

Solution: Type 2 Diabetes for Seniors

The answer is simple. A lifestyle change can save your life, and it's never too late to begin. If you are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, take a hard and close look at what you eat and how much activity you have in your life. Just those two things can make a difference, and may even save your life.

Accept your role in the cause and control of the disease. Refrain from repeating the cause of Type 2 diabetes and Get Started Now to control it.

There is a history showing that diabetics can stay healthy if their blood sugar levels are well controlled with proper diet, healthy lifestyle and effective medications.

For seniors with Type 2 diabetes, health and well being developing a mature and realistic mindset toward the cause and control of diabetes is the answer to attaining health and long life.

About the Author

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