Type 2 diabetes is getting increasingly common in developed countries. Other developing countries are seeing a fast emerging trend of the disease. Diabetes type 2 is caused by insulin deficiency and hyperglycemia. Although this disease is more common in adults over 40, it is increasingly seen in young teenagers and even children.

MAJOR RISK FACTORS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES

Here are some of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes:

1)Age - As people age, the chances of getting diabetes type 2 is considerably higher. So for those who are older than 45 years, they are at a higher risk of getting the disease.

2)Overweight - Being overweight is another strong risk factor especially the person is heavier in the center.

Here are a few of the natural/alternative herbs which have worked for many diabetics:

1.Bitter melon has long been regarded as the natural cure for diabetes. This fruit is known for its abilities to regulate blood glucose level. In fact, bitter melon is recommended by the Dept of Philippines as one of the best herbal medicines for managing diabetes.

2.Gymnema sylvestre is a herb native to the tropical forests of southern and central India where it has been used as a naturopathic treatment for diabetes for nearly two millennia.

Diabetes is one of the biggest scourges of this century. Along with cardiac problems and high cholesterol levels, this condition has pushed entire generations of people into a high risk zone, where they are literally living on the edge everyday. One of the most puzzling things about diabetes is the fact that there is still a lot of confusion about what causes it.

Proper carbohydrate intake is an important part of type2 diabetes treatment. This is because people who suffer from carbohydrate intolerance cannot tolerate any of the simple sugars that their food provides. In such people, there is a lack of digestive enzymes. This makes it impossible to digest and absorb carbohydrates. Since the body is not getting its fair share of carbs, it goes into a starvation mode.

Many herbs and plant extracts will enhance the blood flow to the penis. Ginseng, ginko, catuaba and hawthorne are just a few herbs that may work for you. Vitamins are available over the counter that contain such herbs and extracts.

Aspartame (NutraSweet) is one of those chemicals that is widely used. It is 180 times more sweeter than sugar. Studies have shown that Aspartame, which is put in processed foods and soft drinks, is actually a very dangerous chemical. It can lead to conditions like: sclerosis, tinnitus and systemic lupus, especially among Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi Drinkers.

Diabetes is also known as the silent killer, for good reason. Complications from diabetes come over time and that can give people false sense of security. A lot of people think that if they feel good, they are fine and healthy. Here are some of the complications of diabetes:

Cardiovascular System- When blood sugar is high the body can not have the circulation it needs. I blood sugar is high the blood also gets sticky, which means the heart has to do a lot more work. The heart also can not the nutrition it needs to gain strength.