Diabetes is a kind of metabolic disease that causes the body to be unresponsive to insulin or have inadequate insulin production due to high blood glucose levels. When this happens your body becomes prone to several health problems such as vision loss, high blood pressure, kidney failure, and nerve problem. Complications from diabetes usually develop within 5 years to 15 years, especially when left untreated.

The types of diabetes

There two main types of diabetes known as type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. According to medlineplus.gov, type 1 diabetes is a kind of diabetes that occurs when the body cannot produce its own insulin. Meanwhile, type 2 diabetes is a kind of diabetes that occurs when the body cannot utilize diabetes well.

What is gestational diabetes?

Another type of diabetes, which affects women during their pregnancy is known as gestational diabetes. According to the National Institute of Health and Harvard University, women who were eating a high-fat diet and cholesterol prior to getting pregnant are more at risk of developing gestational diabetes.

While gestational diabetes can be treated with proper exercises and diet, about 10 to 20% of pregnant women would need to take blood-glucose-controlling medications. It is important for women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy to control their diabetes to prevent further complications during childbirth.

How magnesium deficiency can lead to diabetes

Magnesium is a kind of mineral abundant in the body which plays a part in protein synthesis, muscle function, and nerve function. It is also one of the key minerals needed by diabetes patients in controlling their blood pressure and blood glucose levels to prevent the development of other serious health problems.

According to everydayhealth.com, when the body is lacking in magnesium, it can result in insulin resistance which is the primary cause of diabetes 2. People who are magnesium deficient have been found to have uncontrolled blood glucose levels and are more at risk of acquiring heart problems.

What are good foods for diabetes?

To help your body fight against the development of diabetes, you should incorporate foods which can improve your overall health as well as prevent the risk of diabetes. According to diabeticlivingonline.com, these foods include apples, asparagus, avocados, beans, carrots, and omega-3 fatty acids.

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