Diabetes

Diabetes is a major problem in the United States and is the 5th leading killer to Americans. There are 3 types of diabetes. Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. There are 2 ways to prevent Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The first way to prevent Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is through medication and the other way is through a good diet and exercise. In 2001 doctors conducted a study where one group of people only used medication with their normal diet and exercise and the other group had a good diet and exercise without medication to prevent their diabetes. A proper diet and exercise proved to be a better way to prevent diabetes. Out of this group only 14% of the participants were diagnosed with diabetes. While in the group that only used medicine and had the same diet and exercise routines as before the testing ended up having 22% of its participants diagnosed with diabetes. The third type of diabetes is gestational diabetes. This type of diabetes develops in 2-5% of all pregnancies but usually disappears when the pregnancy is over. After the pregnancy 5-10 % of the 2-5% who was diagnosed in the pregnancy develops Type 2 diabetes. As you can see diabetes is a very big problem in America but can be prevented with a good diet, exercise and medication.