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Diabetes is a disease that is considered by many to be long term and degenerative, with no hope for a cure. Treatment for patients with Type II diabetes is based on the concept of slowing down the effects of diabetes and treating the symptoms, rather than dealing with the cause of the disease.
Most diabetics are diagnosed using a simple blood test. Most diabetic patients are advised to immediately start on medication, exercise, lose weight, and live a healthier lifestyle. All this information is great to manage diabetes, but is not sufficient to reverse the effects of diabetes. Most of the medication is geared towards treating the symptoms of diabetes rather than the cause of diabetes.
Nutritional advice is one of the most important areas where diabetics need help, yet little information is given to patients on this topic. Most medical doctors have little knowledge on nutrition as they are not required to have this information as part of their treatment. Medical doctors defer nutritional work to dieticians who are trained to focus on better versions of the food guide pyramid. Even though many patients with diabetes follow this dietary information they don't see the results they expect.
Most patients with Type II diabetes are advised to exercise and lose weight. Exercise is a good way to lose weight. However, many diabetics find that they get exhausted easily shortly after beginning exercise. This makes exercise very difficult for diabetics, especially those who are not used to exercise. In addition to this, most diabetics are not given sufficient information on the best exercises to fit their condition. Confusion on the best forms of exercise and a lack of energy causes many Type II diabetics to avoid exercise.
Do know that there are some doctors thatbelieve that the human body contains all the intelligence necessary to run at its peak for a lifetime. It is the understanding of somethat fundamental breakdowns in normal function precede all disease processes. Identification of these imbalances and restoration to normal function are critical to taking control of your health.
The common approach of medicating and trying to manage the symptoms is a workable solution for many. If you have further questions about your type 2 diabetes, please consult your physician right away.
