| As we age our bodies start to slow down and | | | | The constant need tourinate, especially at |
| unless we follow a regular exercise program | | | | night |
| and watch what we eat it's not long before | | | | |
| those extra pounds start creeping on. Now | | | | Feeling unusually sleepy |
| when you're younger that's not really of too | | | | |
| much concern as your body weight fluctuates | | | | Weight Loss |
| within a few pounds of your normal weight. | | | | |
| However, once middle age sets in you need to | | | | If you think you show signs of the above |
| be more proactive in fighting the flab as | | | | symptoms you need to visit your GP |
| it's much more difficult to shift. | | | | immediately to seek medical advice. It's |
| | | | likely that your blood sugar levels will be |
| Seriously though, if you're middle aged or | | | | monitored and urine checked for signs of the |
| fast approaching seniority and you're | | | | condition. |
| overweight you need to start looking at the | | | | |
| types of foods you consume and the lifestyle | | | | If you are confirmed as having type 2 |
| you lead. If you fall into this category you | | | | diabetes, don't panic, it's not the end of |
| dramatically increase your changes of | | | | the world, although it will feel pretty |
| developing Type 2 Diabetes, unless you make | | | | daunting at the time. Depending on the |
| fundamental changes to the way you live your | | | | severity of your condition you will need to |
| life. | | | | lose weight and follow a tight diet. Now this |
| | | | doesn't mean you can't eat the foods you love |
| The good news though that following a | | | | anymore, it just means you need to be more |
| balanced diet and participating in a regular | | | | prudent with what you consume from now on. |
| exercise program Type 2 Diabetes can be | | | | |
| prevented and treated. However, if left the | | | | You may also want to take up a new hobby or |
| condition can lead to other serious | | | | activity, one that will get your blood |
| illnesses, namely, heart disease, possible | | | | flowing and heart pumping. This of course |
| nerve damage, kidney problems and even | | | | combined with a healthy diet will help |
| blindness. | | | | control your type 2 Diabetes. Consider |
| | | | regular swimming, cycling or even going for |
| The common signs you need to watch out for | | | | brisk walks as an excellent exercise program. |
| are: | | | | The important thing here is to choice an |
| | | | activity that not only encourages you to lose |
| An increased level of thirst | | | | weight but also one that you will enjoy. |
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