Type 2 diabetes sends a clear signal that your body’s ability to make and use insulin has gone wrong. Insulin, a hormone naturally produced by the pancreas, regulates blood sugar levels (the main type of sugar you get when you eat). When you have type 2 diabetes, your pancreas does not make enough insulin or the insulin it produces is not absorbed by the cells. The result? Uncontrolled blood sugar level.
How should one answer
According to the NHS, you should see a family doctor if you have any of the symptoms of type 2 diabetes or if you are concerned that you are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
“A family doctor can diagnose diabetes. You will need a blood test, which your local health center may need to do if your family doctor office can’t,” explains the NHS.
The sooner diabetes is diagnosed and treatment started, the better.
As the NHS points out, early treatment reduces the risk of other health problems.
Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, are starches and are broken down more slowly than simple carbohydrates and increase the sugar content more slowly.
The glycemic index (GI) can help you differentiate between the two.
The GI index is a rating system for foods that contain carbohydrates. It shows how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) levels if that food is consumed on its own.
Important exercise tips
According to Diabetes UK, there is no type of activity that is best for anyone with diabetes.
“It’s about figuring out what works for you and it depends on a lot of things like what you enjoy, where you are and how much time you have,” adds the health body.
