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Diet for Borderline Diabetes
Explain advantages of Borderline Diabetes Diet?
(19 May 2008)
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Diet for Diabetes
Borderline diabetes is seen in individuals with a postprandial blood sugar range between 140 and 199 mg/dl. Postprandial sugar level is the blood glucose level, two hours after the administration of 50 grams of glucose. If the fasting blood sugar level is between 110 and 125 mg/dl, the individual is supposed to be suffering from borderline diabetes.
The levels might in turn indicate the presence of type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance or impaired glucose tolerance. Insulin resistance results in increased risk of heart diseases, clogged arteries and atherosclerosis. It also results in impaired glucose tolerance, a condition wherein the body fails to react to insulin, thereby resulting in insulin excess. Excessive insulin causes stagnation of insulin. The resulting complications are damage to the kidneys, eyes and heart.
Borderline diabetes is regulated by adherence to strict dietary regimen. Excessive weight or obesity worsens diabetes. Individuals with borderline diabetes should perform regular exercise to curb the condition. A glucose monitoring machine ate the home level is helpful. A diet guide such as the food pyramid proves beneficial. A balance between diet and exercise with alternate therapies like meditation and yoga are helpful.
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answered by E L on 19 May 2008, 4:02:31
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