A few decades ago, diabetes was an uncommon disease. Now the story is different. It is estimated that over 143 million people all over the world are affected by the disease. By 2020, It is estimated that over 220 million people shall be affected, if the current trend continues.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes Melitus or simply Diabetes signifies in the urine, It is a disease which prevents the body from producing enough insulin which helps maintain the blood glucose level with normal range. The World Health Organization or WHO puts the normal range between 60-100mg/dl. Insulin ensure that the amount of glucose in the blood at every particular time does not go beyond the normal range.

High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including:

• Blurry vision
• Excessive Thirst
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination
• Hunger
• Weight loss

What are the Symptoms of Diabetes?

The symptoms of type of diabetes (previously known as juvenile diabetes) are:

• Fatigue
• Increase thirst
• Increase urination
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Weight loss in spite of increase appetite

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes (most common type of diabetes) are:

• Blurred vision
• Fatigue
• Increase Appetite
• Increase thirst
• Increase urination

How Do you Avoid Diabetes?

Hare are some simple ways to avoid or delay this disease:

• Eat healthy and wisely. Eating smaller portions is a grate way to lose weight.
• Limit your meat, poultry and fish intake to no more than three ounces a day. In size, this equal to about the size of a pack of cards.
• Skip desserts and refined sugar. have meals that have been stir fried or baked.
• Use low-salt broth instead of oil and butter
• Drinking a full glass of water before eating will help reduce your appetite
• When eating in a fast food restaurant, choose the healthier foods, such as grilled chicken, salads and fruits.
• Increase your exercise. Next to diet, exercise is vital to a healthy body, especially for diabetes. If possible, avoid the elevator and take the stairs as much as you can.

All these can help you prevent the onset of diabetes and improve your overall health levels. Try Them!