Type 2 Diabetes Multiplies Death Risks
If you suspect a loved one may be at risk for diabetes -- particularly the type 2 variety -- I urge you to start taking better care of your health today, as it can raise your risk of death exponentially and speed it up too, according to a UK study of more than 260,000 patients.
Generally, the presence of type 2 patients doubled a patient's mortality risks, compared to those without it. The very scary news: Patients in their middle years (ages 35-54) who already have type 2 diabetes tripled their risk of death, again compared to healthier people in the very same age bracket.
Expect the trend to get worse, as more patients are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes much earlier. In fact, one expert believes diabetes-related deaths will soar 25 percent over the next decade, certainly not an unrealistic number, considering treatments for kids with type 2 diabetes in America have doubled.
Diabetic Medicine, Vol. 23, No. 5, May 2006: 516-521
BBC News May 2, 2006
It's easy to prevent Type-II Diabetes:
* Get regular exercise, including weight training
* Eat a balanced diet high in lean protein, fiber, and healthy fats and low in sugars and other simple carbs
* Get 7-8 hours of sleep each night
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