November in Blue

Blue, Blue and Blue!!!

Do you know why?

This month is all in blue because of World Diabetic Day (WDD). November in Blue is a campaing from Iternational Diabetes Federation to give more information about this desease.

Diabetic is a silent desease that appears suddenly without cause pain. There are three common types of diabetic:

Type 1:

• It is an auto-immune reaction where the body defense system attacks the insulin-producing cells;
• It could affect any age, but is usual in children and young adults;  
• It is not cured by insulin, but people with this type need take it daily;
• It is not contagius;
• It is not caused by unhealthy lifestyle or diet;
• It is not preventable;

Type 2:

• It is 90% of all case of diabetic;
• It is insuline resistent and relative insuline deficiency;
• It usually occurs after 40 years old, but could occur early;
• It is often associated with obesity (but not always); 

Gestational Diabetes (GDM):

• It is a high blood glucose levels during pregnancy;
• It is associated with complications in period immediately after or before birth;
• It usually disappears after pregnancy but there is a risk of development of diabetes type2 later;

Well, the most important thing to understand is the control of glucose in blood, because it can cause complications, such as: cardiovascular, kidney, nerve, and eye diseases.

The common symptoms are: loss of weight, dizziness; thirst and fatigue. If you feel it check your glycemia (level of glucose in blood). If you have some history in your family and have more than 40 years, check your plasma glucose levels periodically.

If you want to prevent type 2 diabetes try achieve a healthy body weight and moderate physical activity.

"IDF recommends a goal of at least 30 minutes of daily exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming, cycling or dancing. Regular walking for at least 30 minutes per day, for example, has been shown to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 35-40%." 

Another tip: information is everything to live better! Protec your future! Help others! Help you!