Uncovering The Possible Link Of Alcoholism And Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a kind of disease where the body either lacks production of insulin or unable to process the insulin produced
. The pancreas is the responsible organ of the body that produces insulin. Insulin is a type of hormone that helps in metabolizing fats and carbs eaten by a person. Normal insulin levels are measured from blood samples. The normal insulin level is 8-11 IU/mL . Blood level is usually tested between meals because glucose levels are normally high after food intake and can provide erroneous and unreliable results.
There are 2 kinds of diabetes which are commonly known and these are non-insulin dependent diabetes and insulin dependent diabetes. Normally, diabetes is categorized as type I or type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin. Individuals who have this type of diabetes are dependent on external insulin for survival. They inject insulin many times a day in order to manage sugar in the blood. Type II diabetes is a metabolic disorder where there is high blood sugar levels due to resistance to insulin or relative insulin deficiency. Common signs of type II diabetes are frequent urination, excess thirst and constant hunger. This type of diabetes has been linked to weight problems. Obesity has been considered as the primary cause for type II diabetes among people who are predisposed to have the disease.
There are substances that can increase sugar levels in the blood which is a determining factor for diabetes. Alcohol addiction has been linked to obesity and in turn obesity can be a high-risk factor for type II diabetes. Obesity can be controlled with proper diet and physical exercise. Food cravings may be chartered to healthier food options. There are still many people who are not mindful of their food intake and alcohol consumption. No one can be saved by ignorance. We can also add by saying no one can remain healthy without proper knowledge. Cases of diabetes have been discovered among patients in alcohol rehabilitation centers. In these cases, medical treatment as well as therapy for alcohol addiction is done.
Many alcoholics are unaware of the dangers of the bad habit they got themselves into. Problems linked to alcohol addiction are chained to physical and mental diseases in the future. Part of counseling done in alcohol treatment centers is providing direct and proper information of the severity of the problem of the alcoholic. In this way, patients will find greater determination to avoid alcohol intake and persist in the goal of alcohol abstinence.