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Diabetes: Facts About This Modern Epidemic
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    April 07, 2019
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    There’s no doubt that diabetes is steadily growing to be an epidemic, particularly among Americans
    Visit these pages and learn everything you need to know about diabetes: common risk factors, its hallmark symptoms, the different types and how to effectively reverse this condition

According to research conducted in late 2016, life expectancy in the United States has declined for the first time in two decades, leaving the researchers baffled as to what the exact cause is.1

One of the primary perpetrators of this decline is believed to be drug overdose. But there is another major factor that has been pinpointed by a supporting study: diabetes, specifically Type 2 diabetes.2

There's no doubt that diabetes is steadily growing to be an epidemic, particularly among Americans. According to data from the American Diabetes Association, at least half of all adults in the U.S. are either in a state of prediabetes or already have diabetes.3

Researchers also noted that it is actually "an underreported cause of death on death certificates" and should be considered the third leading cause of mortality in America, right after cancer and heart disease.4

Unfortunately, there is a growing amount of misinformation surrounding this common health condition. And, in some cases, it is the physicians themselves who are perpetuating this misinformation. But what exactly is diabetes? Why does it manifest, and more importantly, how can you protect yourself from falling victim to this growing epidemic?
Diabetes: An Illness Rooted in Insulin Resistance

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines diabetes as "the condition in which the body does not properly process food for use as energy."5 When you eat, the food you consume is transformed by your body into sugar to be used as energy. For glucose to enter the cells of your body, it needs a hormone called insulin.

The pancreas, an organ found near the stomach, is responsible for releasing this hormone into your bloodstream. However, if you have diabetes, either your body fails to produce enough insulin or it does not use insulin as well as it needs to. This causes glucose levels to build up in your blood.6

There are three well-known types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. However, there are other lesser known types or classifications of this illness.

Many people think that diabetes is a disease of blood sugar – but it is not. Rather, it is a disorder of insulin and leptin signaling. Insulin acts as a source of energy for your cells. In other words, you NEED insulin to live. In healthy people, the pancreas does a wonderful job of providing your body with just the right amount.

But in some, risk factors and certain circumstances put the pancreas at risk of not functioning properly. This causes insulin and leptin resistance, which then evolves over a long period of time. It starts as prediabetes and if left untreated, goes on to become full-blown diabetes.
The Good News: Diabetes Is Preventable AND Reversible

The reason why conventional medicine fails to treat diabetes is because the solutions they put in place address the insulin deficiency through insulin shots or pills. In short, they are addressing the symptom and NOT the root cause, which is insulin sensitivity.

What many fail to realize is that diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, is preventable and reversible. All it takes is proper attention to your lifestyle, especially your diet. In fact, in the majority of cases, diabetes does not need any type of medication.
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Many diabetics usually find themselves falling down a black hole of helplessness, as they're clueless on how to reverse their illness. But there is a way out, and the first step is to be informed.

Visit these pages and learn everything you need to know about diabetes: common risk factors, its hallmark symptoms, the different types, and how to effectively reverse this condition. Find out how your diet and lifestyle play a role in the occurrence of this illness.

Diabetes now affects people of all ages and from all walks of life, so this is crucial, must-know information. Share these pages with someone you know who's struggling with this illness. Who knows, you just might save them from the perils of this disease.

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More About Diabetes

    Diabetes: An Introduction
    What Is Diabetes?
    Causes of Diabetes
    Diabetes Symptoms
        Common Symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
        Early Signs Of Diabetes
        Symptoms In Women
        Symptoms In Men
        Symptoms In Children
        Diabetes Headache
    Pre Diabetes
        Pre Diabetes Symptoms
        Pre Diabetes Diet
    Type 1 Diabetes Versus Type 2 Diabetes
    Types of Diabetes
        Type 1 Diabetes
            What Is Type 1 Diabetes
            Symptoms
            Causes
            Treatment
            Life Expectancy
        Type 2 Diabetes
            What Is Type 2 Diabetes
            Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
            Causes
            Treatment
            Symptoms
            Diet
        Juvenile Diabetes
            Symptoms Of Juvenile Diabetes
    Gestational Diabetes
        What Is Gestational Diabetes
        Symptoms
        Test
        Diet Plan
        Diabetes During Pregnancy
    Diabetes Complications
        Diabetic Ketoacidosis
            What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis
            Diabetic Ketoacidosis Symptoms
            Diabetic Ketoacidosis Treatment
        Diabetic Neuropathy
            Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
            Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment
            Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms
            Diabetic Nerve Pain
            Diabetic Foot Pain
        Diabetic Retinopathy
        Diabetic Coma
    Diabetes Test
        Diabetes Blood Test
        Diabetes Blood Sugar Levels
    Diabetes Treatment
        Diabetes Medications
        Diabetes Cure
        Natural Remedies
            Essential Oils for Diabetes
            Herbs for Diabetes
            Apple Cider Vinegar and Diabetes
    Diabetes Management
        Diabetic Diet
            Diabetic Diet Plan
            Good Foods For Diabetics
            Diabetes Foods To Avoid
            Diabetic Meal Plan/Meals For Diabetics
            Diabetic Friendly Recipes
        Shoes For Diabetics
            Shoes For Men & Women
    Diabetes Prevention
    FAQ About Diabetes

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