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a) HEREDITY --Type 1 diabetes is partly inherited, and then triggered by certain infections. Its onset is not related to lifestyle. Type 2 diabetes can be attributed to genetics of lifestyle causes. we discuss some of these lifestyle causes below:
b) LIFESTYLE CAUSES----A number of lifestyle factors are known to be important to the development of diabetes mellitus type 2 including:
i) Diet….Though the types of food one eats do not actually cause diabetes, what one chooses to eat is directly related to one’s health and one’s weight. If one’s diet is high in calories and unhealthy foods (sugar, saturated fat, cholesterol, trans fats), the diet could contribute to diabetes risk. Management entails observation of a healthy diet of the above.
A diabetes diet is simply a healthy eating plan that is high in nutrients, low in fat, and moderate in calories. It is a healthy diet for anyone. The only difference is that one should pay more attention to some food choices—most notably the carbohydrates.
Choose high-fiber, slow-release carbohydrates ….In general, it’s best to limit highly refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, and rice, as well as soda, candy, and snack foods; and to focus on high-fiber complex carbohydrates—also known as slow-release carbohydrates which help to keep blood sugar levels even because they are digested more slowly, thus preventing the body from producing too much insulin. They also provide lasting energy and help one to stay full longer.
Titany answered the question on July 27, 2021 at 11:38