Lifestyle Factors Associated With Type 2 Diabetes And Use Of Different Glucose-lowering Drugs: Cross-sectional Study
Lifestyle Factors Associated with Type 2 Diabetes and Use of Different Glucose-Lowering Drugs: Cross-Sectional Study Affiliation Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark Affiliation Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark Affiliation Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark Affiliation Centre for Public Health and Quality Improvement, Central Denmark Region, Aarhus, Denmark Affiliation Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark Lifestyle Factors Associated with Type 2 Diabetes and Use of Different Glucose-Lowering Drugs: Cross-Sectional Study To examine the lifestyle profile among persons with and without Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and among users of different glucose-lowering drugs. We used questionnaire data from a Danish health survey and identified presence of Type 2 DM and use of medications through medical databases. We calculated age- and gender-standardized prevalence ratios (PRs) of lifestyle factors according to Type 2 DM and different glucose-lowering drugs. Of 21,637 survey participants aged 2579 years, 680 (3%) had Type 2 DM (median age 63 years) with a median diabetes duration of 5 years. Participants with Type 2 DM had a substantially higher prevalence of obesity (36% vs. 13%, PR: 3.1, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.83.6), yet more reported to eat a very healthy diet (25% vs. 21%, PR: 1.2, 95% CI: 1.01.4) and to exercise regularly (67% vs. 53%, PR: 1.3, 95% CI: 1.21.4). Also, fewer were current smokers or had high alcohol intake. When compared with metformin users, obesity was substantially less prevalent in users of su Continue reading >>
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Study Of Life Style Habits On Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Study of life style habits on risk of type 2 diabetes Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University, Kota Damansara, Malaysia 1Department of Biotechnology, GGDSD College, Sector 32, Chandigarh, India Address for correspondence: Dr. Ashima Pathak, Department of Biotechnology, GGDSD College, Sector 32, Chandigarh, India. E-mail: [email protected]_jar Author information Copyright and License information Disclaimer Copyright : International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. Diabetes mellitus has become one of the great epidemics of our time, Characterized by derangement of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Diabetic patients may have some other habits like drinking, smoking, lack of physical activity. In the present study, we have tried to study the effect of all these habits on lipid profile and antioxidative enzymes, i.e., catalase and superoxide dismutase. Different kits and standard biochemical methods were used to estimate all these parameters. Diabetics as well as diabetic individuals who were engaged in drinking, smoking and regular physical exercise showed a significant rise in glucose levels compared to normal subjects. Similarly, cholesterol, triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and activity of catalase were found to be increased in all diabetic subjects, but that of superoxide dismutase decreased as compared to normal subjects. In all cases, exercise has a beneficial effect. Furthermore, females we Continue reading >>
What Lifestyle Habits Are Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes?
What lifestyle habits are risk factors for type 2 diabetes? Some risk factors for type 2 diabetes have to do with your daily habits and lifestyle. These are the ones you can do something about: American Diabetes Association: "Statistics About Diabetes," "Type 1 Diabetes," "Type 2," "Diagnosing Diabetes and Learning About Prediabetes." U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Diabetes in Children and Teens." Cleveland Clinic: "Diabetes Learning Module," "Preventing Diabetes Complications." National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse: "Causes of Diabetes." International Diabetes Federation: "Prevention," "Complications of Diabetes." Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: "Simple Steps to Preventing Diabetes." National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: "Am I at risk for type 2 diabetes?" Joslin Diabetes Center: "Common Questions About Type 2 Diabetes." Carolinas HealthCare System: "Yeast Infections and Diabetes: What You Should Know." Reviewed by Michael Dansinger on June 21, 2017 Continue reading >>
Five Lifestyle And Daily Habits That May Lead To Diabetes
Five lifestyle and daily habits that may lead to diabetes Updated Sep 06, 2017 | 17:30 IST | Times Now Bureau Diabetes is a life-long disease that causes a persons blood sugar level to become too high. Here are five bad habits that can raise your risk of diabetes. Photo Courtesy: Indiatimes, Representative Image New Delhi: Diabetes, if left untreated, can cause serious health complications. Unfortunately, most people with diabetes, especially those with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, do not know that they have the disease as they may not experience any symptoms initially. Diabetes is a life-long disease that causes a persons blood sugar level to become too high. Type 1 diabetes - a condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin, meaning no insulin is produced. Type 2 diabetes - a condition where the body doesnt make enough insulin, or the body's cells don't react to insulin. They are different conditions, caused by different things, but both need to be treated and managed properly. Another common type of diabetes is gestational diabetes this condition develops in some women when they are pregnant. Doctors do not know exactly what causesdiabetes. However, both your genes and your childhood environment can be responsible factors. Here are five bad habits that can raise your risk of diabetes: Just like in the case of other chronic conditions, skipping breakfast can set off a chain reaction that hampers insulin levels, making it harder to control blood sugar. Refraining from breakfast, which is the main meal of the day, does not only causeyour system tobackfire after you have starved yourself all morning, but also increases your risk of type 2 diabetes. As per a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, in Continue reading >>
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Six Bad Habits That Put You At Risk For Diabetes
Six bad habits that put you at risk for diabetes These easy ways can cut down the risk of diabetes. Picture courtesy: AP. Who is at risk for diabetes? If you had asked your doctor this question a decade back, he would have probably replied by saying - 'someone old, obese or with a family history'. Today, however, diabetes has turned into an epidemic. "Diabetes is fast gaining the status of a potential epidemic in India with more than 65 million being affected by it. Also read: Silent killer: Watch out for these early signs of diabetes The country seems to have the fastest growing burden of diabetes and the numbers will be double in next 20 years. The more worrisome fact is that diabetes among young adults is also increasing," says Dr Ambrish Mithal, Chairman, Medanta Medicity, Gurgaon. Thanks to the sedentary lifestyle, the condition is becoming more common than ever. "There is an increase in prevalence of insulin resistance among Indian population today. Lifestyle plays a crucial role here. Factors such as lack of physical activity, poor dietary habits, lack of sleep and stress increase the risk of diabetes. Also, more than the old age, it's obesity that is becoming the leading cause of type 2 diabetes," says Dr Rajesh Khadgawat, additional professor, department of endocrinology. AIIMS, New Delhi. Also read: Bariatric surgery helped her control her diabetes According to experts, widening waistline is a leading cause of diabetes and heart diseases around the world. "Fat accumulation around the torso often results in high blood pressure and blood sugar levels," says Dr Mithal, adding that the condition doesn't occur overnight. "It's called the slow poison for a reason," he says. There are certain bad habits that increase the risk of diabetes. Small yet significant lifes Continue reading >>
Food Habits That Cause Diabetes
It seems to affect people without any discrimination for gender, age or race. It has been established that the onset of diabetes can be prevented if our food habits are corrected. Thus, food habits responsible for causing diabetes should be properly understood. This includes: Common Diabetes Causing Food Habits: Eating High Glycemic Index Foods Glycemic Index (GI) is the calculation of how fast a type of food consumed by us is turned into energy, i.e. into glucose. Foods that are turned quickly into glucose are High GI foods. Such foods tend to create extreme spikes in the blood sugar levels. High GI Foods include common food items like: • White bread • Pasta • Rice • Candy • Backed items or snack foods made from refined flour • Pastries • Carbonated drinks • White potatoes • Pasta • Noodles • Sugary cereal foods • Instant, ready-to-eat food items Such food items are also called Easy Carbohydrate Foods. These foods have minimal or absolutely zero fiber which makes it further easier for the body to digest them. Such, quickly-digested foods create a glycemic overload by inducing excessive sugar in the blood stream. This is also referred to as a Glycemic Load. The intake of such foods should be restricted. Instead of choosing such fast-release carb foods, the emphasis should be on fibrous, slow-release carb resources. A fine example of this is fruits like apples or peaches. Since fruits contain a lot of fiber, the release of sugar into the bloodstream is slower. This helps to negate severe fluctuations in the levels of insulin (the hormone deciding ability of bodily to absorb glucose). Easily Preventable Food Habits that Cause Diabetes: Consuming Unhealthy Fats There is common misconception even among health conscious folks that all fats are bad. As Continue reading >>
7 Surprising Habits That Can Lead To Diabetes
You're cutting back on coffee iStock/Wavebreakmedia Your java habit might not be such a bad thing. Studies show that coffee consumption (both caffeinated and decaffeinated) can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. One study analysis by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that those who sipped six cups a day had a 33 percent lower risk of developing the disease compared to non-coffee drinkers. Certain components in coffee seem to reduce insulin resistance and may also boost glucose metabolism, the process of converting glucose to energy. Follow these healthy habits to prevent diabetes. You're a chronic night owl iStock/Marilyn Nieves If late night is your favorite time of day, you might be putting yourself at risk for diabetes. A recent Korean study found that people who stay up until the wee hours of the morning are more likely to develop diabetes than those who hit the sack earlier, even if they still get seven to eight hours of sleep, MensHealth.com reported. Night owls tend to be exposed to higher levels of artificial light from televisions and cell phones, a habit that is linked to lower insulin sensitivity and poorer blood sugar regulation, study author Nan Hee Kim, MD, said in a press release. Staying up late is also linked with poor sleep quality and sleep loss, which can disrupt your metabolism. Ignore these diabetes myths that could be sabotaging your health. Your diet is light on probiotics iStock/SilviaJansen "The risk of diabetes increases when you have more bad bugs [bacteria] than good bugs in your gut," says Betul Hatipoglu, MD, an endocrinologist at Cleveland Clinic. Your stomach needs good bacteria, called probiotics, for proper digestion; low levels can lead to inflammation that may eventually lead to insulin resistance. Eat f Continue reading >>
The Data Are In: Eat Right, Reduce Your Risk Of Diabetes
The data are in: Eat right, reduce your risk of diabetes Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing Heres a new medical study with a conclusion that might just change your life: eat healthy. Sure, youve heard it before, but this time the benefit is the prevention of diabetes. Thats a big deal, especially if, like so many other people, you are at risk for the disease. More on that in a moment. First, lets review the study. Researchers publishing in PLoS Medicine describe a study of more than 200,000 people in the U.S. who participated in health surveys over a 20-year period. They found that: People who chose diets that were predominately of plant-based foods developed type 2 diabetes 20% less often than the rest of the study subjects. For those with the very healthiest plant-based diets (including fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and whole grains), the reduction in type 2 diabetes was 34%. On the other hand, those who made less healthy choices (such as sugar-sweetened beverages and refined grains) developed type 2 diabetes 16% more often than the rest. Its worth emphasizing that this was not a study of the effect of being a vegan or of following an expensive, pre-packaged diet plan that might be hard to maintain over time. This was a study of normal dietary choices across a spectrum, from largely animal-based to largely plant-based with all variations in between. That makes it more applicable to the average person. While this type of study cannot prove that the reduction in diabetes was strictly due to the difference in diet, the dose response (the higher degree of protection with the very healthiest diets) is strongly suggestive of real effect due to diet. The USDAs current dietary guidelines (called MyPlate) urge everyone to choose healthy foods. For example: Half of e Continue reading >>
10 Bad Habits That Raise Your Diabetes Risk
1 / 11 Bad Habits That Raise Your Diabetes Risk As you pick up your morning coffee en route to work, you contemplate a glossy iced donut in the display case. You know it’s not good for you, but you deserve a treat, right? But before you make a grab for those tempting baked goods, consider this: These seemingly harmless everyday diet decisions aren’t linked just to the obesity epidemic in the United States, but also to the worldwide rise in type 2 diabetes. It’s time to ditch some bad everyday habits — before a diabetes diagnosis forces you to. This isn’t just idle advice, either. A British study of nearly 4,000 people found that such lifestyle fixes were key to stabilizing blood sugar and reversing metabolic syndrome, a condition that leads to diabetes. So what are you waiting for? Here are some important changes you can make to trim your waistline and cut your diabetes risk. Continue reading >>
The Lifestyle Habits That Causes Diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting over 18 million people and is characterized by high blood glucose levels. Chronic elevation of blood glucose is associated with increased incidence of heart disease, kidney disease, nerve dysfuncyion, and eye damage. In fact diabetes is o ne of the leading causes of death in us and increasing. There are two types of diabetes. Type I diabetes usually occurs in the young and is due to abnormally low levels of the hormone insulin; it is often called insulin-dependent diabetes. The cause o this type of diabetes is now thought to be the immune systems destruction of the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Type II diabetes often occurs in overweight, middle-aged adults due to reduction in the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the blood into cells. This form of diabetes generally is due to the lack of sensitivity of the cells to the action of insulin. Although the specific cause of the problem is not known, it is clear that obesity increases the severity of the disease. Because type II diabetics generally do not have a problem producing insulin, they generally do not require insulin treatment, and referred to as non-insulin-independent diabetes. LIFESTYLE HABITS THAT CAN CAUSE OF DIABETES Are you one of those people who eat when you feel sad, mad, stress and hopeless? Some people have the tendency to eat whatever they like when they are emotional. Emotional eating is not because of hungry but to just as comfort, the problem is the comfort food as they call it is mostly colourful and sweets foods, such as ice cream, cakes, donuts and everything nice. Emotional eating will make things bad, as this might cause diabetes type II. In order to prevent emotional eating, you need to learn to identify your triggers and find Continue reading >>
Type 2 Diabetes Causes
Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combination of these factors can cause insulin resistance, when your body doesn’t use insulin as well as it should. Insulin resistance is the most common cause of type 2 diabetes. Genetics Play a Role in Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes can be hereditary. That doesn’t mean that if your mother or father has (or had) type 2 diabetes, you’re guaranteed to develop it; instead, it means that you have a greater chance of developing type 2. Researchers know that you can inherit a risk for type 2 diabetes, but it’s difficult to pinpoint which genes carry the risk. The medical community is hard at work trying to figure out the certain genetic mutations that lead to a risk of type 2. Lifestyle Is Very Important, Too Genes do play a role in type 2 diabetes, but lifestyle choices are also important. You can, for example, have a genetic mutation that may make you susceptible to type 2, but if you take good care of your body, you may not develop diabetes. Say that two people have the same genetic mutation. One of them eats well, watches their cholesterol, and stays physically fit, and the other is overweight (BMI greater than 25) and inactive. The person who is overweight and inactive is much more likely to develop type 2 diabetes because certain lifestyle choices greatly influence how well your body uses insulin. Lack of exercise: Physical activity has many benefits—one of them being that it can help you avoid type 2 diabetes, if you’re susceptible. Unhealthy meal planning choices: A meal plan filled with high-fat foods and lacking in fiber (which you can get from grains, vegetables, and fruits) increases the likelihood of type 2. Overweight/Obesity: Lack of exercise and unhealthy me Continue reading >>
Common Lifestyle Habits That Cause Diseases
Common Lifestyle Habits that Cause Diseases Common Lifestyle Habits that Cause Diseases Written by Shaun DMello |Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Aug 11, 2016 "Motivationiswhatgetsyoustarted.Habitiswhatkeepsyougoing." -JimRohn Lifestyle diseases are symptomatic of everything that is wrong with todays lifestyle. Although the term was once used interchangeably with longevity diseases, this no longer holds true, as lifestyle diseases are no longer age specific. Diseases that are linked with lifestyle choices such as those caused primarily by the consumption of junk food and processed food, lack of physical activity, work stress and other factors have now begun to affect young adults and children as well. While urbanization and progress have brought about tremendous improvements in health care and the general standards of living, the pressures of sustaining these standards does take a toll on us. As we struggle to cope with the pressures of work and survival today, we often compromise on diet, exercise, rest and relaxation, making convenient but poor choices. Consequently, while the toll from infectious diseases like tuberculosis, influenza and smallpox has greatly reduced, lifestyle diseases like diabetes and atherosclerosis have seen a dramatic rise. According to the World Health Organization the entire world is moving towards public health disaster as approximately 16 million people annually fall victim to lifestyle diseases prematurely. Just in 2012, non-communicable diseases were responsible for the deaths of 38 million people worldwide, with 16 million of its victims being under the age of 70. The need for public awareness isnt stressed enough, but is important because lifestyle diseases are also the most easy to prevent. Simply modifying you Continue reading >>
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Four Food Choices That Greatly Increase Your Diabetes Risk
The food choices we make every day greatly influence our risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The power of food was revealed in a study of more than 20,000 people from the Netherlands, published earlier this year in the European Journal of Nutrition. It showed that a diet heavy in junk food—characterized by soft drinks, fries, and chips—increased the risk of type 2 diabetes by 70 percent. “Diet is of primary importance,” says Dr. Isaac Eliaz, medical director of Amitabha Medical Clinic in California, who was not involved with the study. “If someone wants to reduce their risk of getting type 2 diabetes, dietary changes have to be a part of the strategy, together with exercise and stress management.” To start eating better today, watch out for these four types of food that are known to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Learn Everything You Need to Know About Type 2 Diabetes » Highly Processed Carbohydrates Heavily processed carbohydrates, such as those made with white flour, white sugar, and white rice, are essentially whole foods stripped of important bran and fiber, as well as healthy vitamins and minerals. “Calories devoid of nutrients, with high sugar content, are the primary offenders,” says Eliaz. “As much as possible, these foods should be eliminated.” Because they are so easy to digest, these foods can cause spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. Over time, this can lead to type 2 diabetes. According to a 2007 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, a diet high in heavily processed carbohydrates increased the risk of type 2 diabetes by 21 percent in Chinese women, compared with those who ate a diet rich in whole foods. To reduce your risk, limit your intake of foods made with processed carbohydrates, such as breads, muffins, cakes, c Continue reading >>
Junk Food And Diabetes
Junk foods are everywhere. You see them in vending machines, rest stops, stadiums, and hotels. They’re sold at movie theaters, gas stations, and bookstores. And if that wasn’t enough, incessant advertising promotes junk food on television. Junk foods are high in calories but low in nutritional value. In general, these foods include processed and prepared snack foods with long, often unpronounceable ingredient lists. Consuming excess sugars and fats found in these foods can contribute to weight gain. This excess weight is associated with diabetes. One of the top risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes is being overweight. When you carry too much fat tissue, especially around your midsection, your body’s cells can become resistant to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that moves sugar out of your blood and into your cells. When your cells are unable to use insulin properly, your pancreas mistakes this as a need for more insulin, so it pumps out more. Eventually your pancreas will wear out and stop producing enough insulin to keep your blood sugars under control. This causes you to develop diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels. Junk foods are highly processed and high in calories. They tend to have few vitamins and minerals, and are usually low in fiber. Junk foods also often contain large amounts of added sugar and are high in saturated fats and trans fats. This can cause them to digest more quickly, which can spike blood sugar levels and increase bad cholesterol levels. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), saturated fat raises your cholesterol level. This puts you at a greater risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. The ADA recommends people get less than 10 percent of their calories from saturated fats. Trans fat Continue reading >>
Can My Eating Habits Cause Diabetes?
If there were a magic pill, completely eliminating your risk of developing diabetes, would you take it? If you could guarantee your health would never deteriorate, would you be interested in hearing more? Truth is, we cannot change our genetics or certain risk factors, such as ethnicity. But, there are some risk factors you can take charge over. You can be in control of many habits, some of which contribute to chronic diseases. Eating specific foods does not automatically cause diabetes. One high-sugar snack or one high-fat meal does not result in diabetes. Rather, it’s lifestyle and lifelong habits and trends that increase the potential of developing diabetes. Here are some tips to reduce your risk through eating more healthfully. Maintain a Healthy Weight Obesity and overweight are directly associated with type 2 diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that in the United States, one-third of adults and 17% of youth are classified obese (BMI > 30). The trend continues to climb every year. The epidemic of pediatric obesity contributes to the increased incidence of children developing type 2 diabetes. Reducing weight only 5% can reduce risk of developing diabetes dramatically. Keeping weight at a healthy level is key in avoiding diabetes. Move Your Body We have become a society of screens. Computers, laptops, tablets, e-readers, video games, television…. Everywhere you turn, adults and teens and children are staring at a screen of some sort. Long gone are the days where after school time involved riding bikes, climbing trees and playing in the park. To achieve the full benefit of physical activity, marathon running is not required. Simple morning walks, after-dinner bike rides or weekend hikes improve metabolism and burn calories. Incorporating moveme Continue reading >>
