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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Particular attention in the prevention, development and prognosis of the course of the disease should be given to risk factors. Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a disease, the development of which affects many factors.
Passive lifestyle
According to research scientists, sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus twice. In order not to endanger their health, regular exercise is necessary, during which glucose is supplied from the blood to the muscles, which is used as a source of energy. In addition, physical activity struggles with insomnia and helps to stay in shape.
Abdominal obesity
85% of people with diabetes have excess body weight, which leads to the fact that the deposition of extra pounds in the waist - abdominal obesity, leads to the fact that the body cells stop responding to insulin, which in turn ensures the penetration of glucose into the cells . If glucose is not converted into energy, it remains in the blood, and this increases the risk of developing diabetes.
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The level of glucose in the blood
Monitoring blood glucose levels will help assess the threat of diabetes. Such a condition as prediabetes will help a person take the necessary measures to prevent the development of diabetes. In this case, an elevated glucose level signals a danger, but if you take action, the situation can be remedied.
Sleep Disorders
Due to lack of sleep, the body produces stress hormones that provoke a set of excess weight and cell resistance to insulin. People who have sleep disorders increase the production of the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite.
Food
Proper nutrition, when the ration includes at least one serving of vegetables with green leaves, can reduce the risk of diabetes by 14%.
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Stress
In addition, that excessive excitement and constant stress are the cause of the production of the hormone cortisol, which prevents the production of insulin, which in turn causes a rise in glucose in the blood, they also lead to prolonged depression and sleep disorders.
Soda and sugary drinks
Sweet soda, juices, energy and other similar beverages provoke a set of excess weight and increase the risk of developing diabetes. Sweet drinks reduce the susceptibility of cells to insulin and increase the amount of sugar in the blood.
Arterial pressure
Arterial pressure is considered to be elevated if its value exceeds 140/90 mm Hg. Increased blood pressure makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood. Despite the fact that high blood pressure does not always lead to the development of diabetes, it is often combined with it.
Age
Most often, diabetes mellitus occurs in women older than 45 years, at the age when metabolic processes slow down, body weight increases and muscle mass decreases.
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Heredity and kinship
The risk group consists of those people who have relatives suffering from type 2 diabetes. For example, if one of the twins has diabetes mellitus, the probability of a second disease is 75%.
Race and Risks
Of the general population, certain races and ethnic groups are distinguished, in which the risk of developing diabetes is higher. For example, in the representatives of the Caucasoid race, the risk of developing this disease is 77% lower than that of Americans of Asian descent and African Americans. Such a risk factor as race is non-modifiable, that is, one that can not be influenced.