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Researchers in Australia, publishing their work in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, found an unusual link between nighttime light exposure and an increased risk for Type 2 diabetes.

And yet, while Australians on average consume 1.3 times the recommended daily intake of sugar, research in the Lancet Regional Health found that Fijians in the Central Division consume on average three times the ideal amount.

Half of this intake is through drinking sweetened beverages including soft drinks and tea with added sugar.
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Around a third of Fijians have type 2 diabetes, and this country has the highest rate of premature deaths from diabetes-related complications in the world.

In Fiji’s overwhelmed health system, three limbs are amputated because of diabetes every day, which is particularly alarming in this population of under a million people.

Many of the amputees do not even know they have diabetes when they present to the hospital with an infection.

Along with other nutrition-related diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease, this crisis of obesity and diabetes means the current life expectancy in Fiji is estimated at a low of 67-69 years.

This is over ten years less than the average Australian life expectancy – except for First Nations Australians who also experience high rates of diabetes and have a lower life expectancy.

Sept end will mark 9 years of living with Type2 Diabetes in remission.

It's not an easy journey with a low-carb lifestyle in the Indian context.

We face lots of difficulties in adopting it at the initial stage.

We face huge cultural & societal pressure.

But it becomes an automatic thing after a year or so.

We keep making mistakes, but learning from it is more important.

We have to be strong, determined, and innovative at the same time.

I am happy with my decision to go low carb & am happy to be off pills.

As a health coach, I see some clients with multiple pills within 5 years of diagnosis.

The current lifestyle in India is diabetogenic & most of us will be diagnosed with diabetes for sure.

Low carb is a difficult but safe option to control diabetes with fewer meds or with none at all.

Evaluate a low-carb lifestyle today...

OUR GREATEST LOW CARB LOSER !! 70kg or 11 stones. Sustained for four years.
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Fatty liver disease is very common in people with diabetes, with nearly equal prevalence in men and women, though men have a slightly higher risk.

Prevalence of MAFLD in men: 65.6%
Prevalence of MAFLD in women: 61.1%

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MAFLD = metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease eli metaboliseen häiriöön liittyvä rasvamaksatauti.

Ehkä parempi termi kuin NAFLD eli ei-alkoholiperäinen rasvamaksatauti.

Verensokerin alentaminen lääkkeillä ei putsaa rasvaa maksaa rasvasta.

Virallisten suositusten mukainen hiilaripainotteinen ruokavalio pikemminkin rasvoittaa...

The Benefits of Exercise

Lowers Blood Sugar Levels: Physical activity helps muscle cells absorb sugar from the blood, which can reduce blood glucose levels during and after exercise.

Regular exercise can lead to long-term improvements in blood glucose control, as reflected in lower HbA1c levels, which is a measure of average blood glucose over the past two to three months.

Increases Insulin Sensitivity: Exercise increases the sensitivity of the cells to insulin, meaning less insulin is needed to help glucose enter cells. This effect can last for hours or even days after exercising, making it easier to manage blood sugar levels more consistently.

Helps Control Weight: Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for managing diabetes, and exercise is an effective way to achieve this.

By burning calories and building muscle, exercise helps control weight and reduces the risk of developing complications associated with diabetes, such as heart disease.

Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Exercise strengthens the heart and improves blood circulation, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Improves Mental Health: Living with diabetes can be stressful and can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Regular exercise has been proven to reduce stress, enhance mood, and improve overall mental health.

People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study
by Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Useita nuoria vuodessa kuolee heidän väsyessään diabetes-hoitoon – Tessa Hellsten-Rajamaalla meni kaksi elintä vaihtoon

Higher fibre and lower carbohydrate intake are associated with favourable CGM metrics in a cross-sectional cohort of 470 individuals with type 1 diabetes

Published: 05 July 2024

Abstract

Aims/hypothesis
The aim of this work was to investigate the association between macronutrient intakes and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics in individuals with type 1 diabetes.

Methods
In 470 individuals with type 1 diabetes of the GUTDM1 cohort (65% female, median age 40 [IQR 28–53] years, median diabetes duration 15 [IQR 6–29] years), we used logistic regression to establish associations between macronutrient intakes and the CGM metrics time in range (TIR, time spent between 3.9–10.0 mmol/l blood glucose, optimally set at ≥70%) and time below range (TBR, <3.9 mmol/l blood glucose, optimally set at <4%). ORs were expressed per 1 SD intake of nutrient and were adjusted for other macronutrient intakes, age, sex, socioeconomic status, BMI, duration of type 1 diabetes, pump use, insulin dose and alcohol intake.

Results
The median (IQR) TIR was 67 (51–80)% and TBR was 2 (1–4)%; the mean ± SD energy intake was 6879±2001 kJ, fat intake 75±31 g, carbohydrate intake 162±63 g, fibre intake 20±9 g and protein intake 70±24 g. A higher fibre intake and a lower carbohydrate intake were associated with higher odds of having a TIR≥70% (OR [95% CI] 1.64 [1.22, 2.24] and 0.67 [0.51, 0.87], respectively), whereas solely a higher carbohydrate intake was associated with TBR<4% (OR 1.34 [95% CI 1.02, 1.78]).

Conclusions/interpretation
A higher fibre intake is independently associated with a higher TIR. A higher carbohydrate intake is associated with less time spent in hypoglycaemia, a lower TIR and a higher time above range. These findings warrant confirmatory (interventional) investigations and may impact current nutritional guidelines for type 1 diabetes.