Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems. Short term, your cells may be starved for energy. Long term, high blood glucose levels may ruin your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.

Type 2 diabetes is not hereditary, what you inherited is your family’s bad eating habits. Over 21 million people in America have it and 95% of these people could have prevented it, by lifestyle changes. There are so many children now that are developing the “once you turn 45 diabetes.” Not true any more, now there are children as your as 6 years young are getting adult onset diabetes, something is wrong, we are eating, too much refined foods. The Journal of the American Medical Association states that “…controlling weight by eating the right foods and introducing daily exercise has many beneficial effects, including reducing risk for diabetes, heart attack and some cancers…” Wow! Imagine that, it is under our control, so you see you can do it and I will coach you.

Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives, it’s not too late, I can help. You don’t have to live with it, because that is the way it is. Why don’t you give us a call we would love to hear from you and see how we can help you through Clinical Nutrition.