It was in the mid 80’s I believe I was a teenager when my mother was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I have heard of it but didn’t realize the seriousness of it till it hit home. This nurse came to the house to tell my mother what all she could and couldn’t do then made sure I was there to listen as well. I remember her (the nurse) showing me how to give my mom her an insulin shot. Needles! I hated them. Sometimes I gave it to her and sometimes she did it herself, but after a while, they took her off the shots and put her on Glucophage aka metformin. That’s when I learned about insulin dependent and noninsulin. I was so glad she didn’t have to do those shots, and so was she. But I was still concern about how serious it was and how restricted her life seemed. Since then I’ve seen her go in and out of the hospital from diabetic comas to amputation along side with other medical problems not related to diabetes. Eventually, diabetes ended up being the cause of her death. But I can remember her keep saying to me “please don’t end up like me.” ” please take care of yourself.” Now here I am heading down the same road anyway! But I tell you it’s hard to break old habits especially when it comes to eating and being accustom to particular types of foods that you are always craving. You don’t want to stop! You’re enjoying yourself. But being at a 6.2 to 6.5 is no joke, and I’m horrified now and I know I’m going to have to take my life more seriously. Listen to your Mother.

 

Pre-diabetes is basically a metabolic condition, which is also termed as border-line diabetes. It could simply be characterized by the presence of higher level of blood glucose in the human body. However, these levels are still lower than that of an individual suffering from diabetes.

In more than 20% of the cases, where individuals have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes there are chances that it will lead towards the development of diabetes in a time period of five years or less. Pre-diabetes can lead towards the development of diabetes; a condition where the human body does not produce, and utilize enough hormone insulin, which can turn glucose into energy.
However, most of the individuals suffering from pre-diabetes are not completely aware of its presence, due to the fact that it is a condition which develops slowly and gradually without any warning symptoms.
Following are some of the symptoms of pre-diabetes:

• Feeling tired and fatigued
• Increased Urination
• Increased feeling of thrust
• Sudden weight gain
• Sore Throat
• Headaches
• High Blood Pressure
• Blurred Vision
• Pain in the muscles
• Stiffness in joints

Thus, an individual suffering from the symptoms mentioned above should get diagnosed as soon as possible, because it could suddenly lead towards the development of diabetes; which is a serious health condition.
An essential aspect to consider here is that pre-diabetes is a reversible condition. Therefore, through adapting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle an individual can reduce the chances of development of diabetes. Regular exercise, physical activity, along with a healthy diet can prove to be a major attribute in reducing the chances of development of diabetes. These activities help in keeping the sugar level in the blood low, and at the same time it also helps in improving insulin resistance.

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— Prevention Magazine (@PreventionMag) May 16, 2017

 

 

The short answer is “many”.

The long answer however, is somewhat variable; because the severity of different psychological conditions can have varying effects on your health. Recently, the most widespread psychological illness sweeping most of the world is depression.

Aside from being one of the toughest ailments to diagnose, it’s harder to treat as well. The fundamental reason behind this fact is how frequently depression and physical ailments can combine together to hide each other’s symptoms; making the assessment of the core issue an even more difficult matter. Similarly, minor physical ailments can trigger depression which further increases the severity of the condition.

According to one study, 65% of people suffering from depression complain of pain on different parts of their bodies. These chronic pains are manifestations of continued depression that has been observed among a large portion of the world’s population. And this inadvertently triggers a vicious cycle where the depression and physical ailment feed off each other. It’s been said that the rate of depression in patients with chronic diseases tends to be 3 times higher than normal individuals.

More than 69% of individuals suffering from depression consult their doctors for pains. Some of the most common ones are Migraines, digestive problems, joint pains, chest pain and back pain. However the most worrying manifestation of depression is anxiety which directly affects the rhythm of your heart. If left untreated, this ailment can expand and may put you at risk of coronary heart disease due to increased blood pressure, cholesterol and stress hormones.

However all is not lost. The power of your psychological states can significantly help reduce the perceived effects of any physical ailments you may be suffering. Although that’s easier said than done, we must ensure to keep ourselves engaged in hobbies that directly speak to our sense of self-worth, which will keep us positive and avoid having a minor physical sickness spiraling out of control.

Unnerved patients are a far too common occurrence these days. In a world where we have made leaps and bounds in medicine, the fact that patients still complain about a lack of satisfactory responses from their doctors is appalling. Some of the most common grievances patients claim are that doctors seem to be numb to their feedback or disrupt them with a barrage of checklist questions in an effort to narrow down on possible diagnoses. A deeper understanding of this prevalence amongst medical practitioners can assist us in combating the situation altogether.
When we compare the medical industry as a whole to what it was a few a decades ago to its current position one of the most obvious differences we can notice is that the world of medicine has been industrialized to a significant degree. Although this industrialization has helped hasten the process of treatment amongst the masses, it has also eroded the human element from the physician’s field. Nowadays doctors themselves are victims of the mechanization that has plagued their fields, with intrusions from corporate and government entities turning their once intellectually stimulating profession into an often mundane and monotonous experience. Doctors then translate this dullness into lackluster interactions with their patients, who are the ultimate victims of this tragedy of sorts.
Patients face very limited options when faced with a doctor who barely listens to their descriptions and often end up sticking with the same practitioner due to the hassle of finding another physician. In such circumstances patients can adopt a couple of different tactics, the main one of which is to contact the medical facility itself and inform the responsible authorities of their situation. Most established medical facilities have dedicated departments which look into such matters, often starting proper investigations which can find the root causes and effectively resolve them. The biggest advantage of reaching out to the relevant authorities is that it naturally works towards eradicating the problem before it is institutionalized, which can then help other patients and doctors as well.
What remains to be seen is how dedicated institutions are at addressing the issue of “numb-doctors” who fail to pay the adequate attention their patients require.

1. Medication
The medication which could be prescribed by doctors for patients diagnosed with pre-diabetes is Metformin. Metformin works through decreasing the production of glucose by the liver, and it also helps in increasing the insulin sensitivity of the tissues of the human body. It also helps in losing excess weight, while at the same time it keeps the level of insulin resistance low.

2. Exercise and Diet
Since, the levels of blood sugar increases to a dangerous level in individuals with pre-diabetes, the individual might become more prone to diabetes, along with other wide range of cardiovascular diseases. Exercise and physical activity can reduce the chances of development of diabetes, as exercise keeps the sugar from building up in the blood, while at the same time it also helps in improving the insulin resistance.
Listed below are some of the exercises, preferred for individuals diagnosed with pre-diabetes:
Aerobics: Aerobics involves the movement of the large muscles of the body; it makes both the lungs, and the heart to work harder, which keeps the sugar from building up in the blood.
Flexibility Exercises: Exercises like Pilates and Tai Chi, on daily basis can help in reducing the pain and stiffness in the body, which helps in controlling the blood sugar level, and at the same time it also helps in enhancing the action of the own insulin.

Diet: Diet can also help in reducing the chances of development of diabetes. Therefore, an individual diagnosed with pre-diabetes must utilize low calorie, and high fiber food items. These might include consumption of fruits like; bananas, oranges, and strawberries, vegetables like; cucumber, cauliflower, and broccoli. Along, with that use of protein-packed legumes, lean meats, and whole grains can also reduce the chances of development of diabetes.

3. Maintaining Lifestyle Change
Since, pre-diabetes is a reversible disease, therefore, changes in the lifestyle can help in prevention, and slowing down the rate of development of diabetes. Maintaining a healthy life style might include:
Maintenance of a healthy diet, through eating fiber rich food items, and whole grains.
Introduction of exercise and physical activity in your daily activity can also help in the reduction of risks of diabetes.