Diabetes Part I

Most Americans appreciate that Diabetes is a condition that is affecting the vitality of many lives. It is also well known that Diabetes is affecting the middle aged/elderly more than any other segment of the population. The surest way to screen for Diabetes is by taking a blood test. The result of this test will give you an idea of how your glucose levels, HBA1c level, Bun and creatinine levels are.

All of these parameters give an indication of how your kidney and liver are functioning with regards to glucose metabolism. Obviously, there are ranges that one can compare these results to in order to see where they stand. Please refer to my previous blogs to get a better understanding of these type of tests and how they are administered etc…

In my years studying this disorder, I have found that Diabetes is a condition where the person is the determining factor in the progression or eradication of it. What do I mean by this? A person’s choice in lifestyle and diet is the most significant factor in the state of Diabetes. Many of us are predisposed to getting Diabetes, at a later stage, through genetics. However, we are empowered to alter our fate with Diabetes if we choose the right foods to eat, the right drinks to drink and the right lifestyle to live.

Why am I bringing this up now? For one, since we are in the holiday season, I felt it important to remind the readers to refocus on maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. This might be a good time to schedule your blood tests and see how your HBA1c and Bun levels are. During this time, many of us become reckless and need something to reignite our desire to maintain our health. Blood tests are certainly a good way of doing this…