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Hispanics and diabetes

Welcome to the Hispanics and diabetes section. When it comes to health in the U.S. Hispanics and diabetes are two topics that unfortunately seem to go side by side, so we dedicated a section two create awareness and prevent this health issue attacking more Hispanics Americans. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability. Of the 47 million Hispanics Americans in the U.S. 11 % has diabetes. The only thing that can be more unsettling than this overwhelming number is the fact that approximately one third of that 11% are undiagnosed cases.

According to recent studies Hispanic Americans are twice as likely to get diabetes than an white American of the same age. Speaking of age, most Hispanics who are diabetic are middle age or older. Among the risk factors for diabetes we can mention: family history, obesity, physical inactivity and an unbalanced diet. Sometimes a simple change in you diet or work out habits can save your life, so if you feel you have more than one of the risk factors that we just mention contact you doctor.

But what is diabetes? It Is a condition in which there is a high level of blood glucose resulting form defects in the insulin production. There are 2 different types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is when the immune system attacks its own insulin-producing cells. Type 2 diabetes when the body doesn't make enough insulin or when the insulin produce can not be use properly. Type 1 Diabetes symptoms and type 2 diabetes symptoms are alike: increased thirst, increased urination, constant hunger, weight loss, blurred vision and fatigue. If you have been feeling any of this symptoms or a combination of them we recommend you to see a doctor and rule out diabetes as soon as possibility.

Diabetes can be diagnoses by an Hemoglobin A1C equal to or higher than 6.5% a fasting or non-fasting glucose test and with an oral glucose tolerance test. If you are diagnose as diabetic a drastic change in you work out and eating habits will be necessary (type 2 diabetes treatment includes dieting, exercise, pills and some time insulin injections.

A few positive changes can help you improve your lifestyle, whether you suffer from diabetes or not, take small steps to lower the risk of developing it. Is time to make a change, celebrate your life in a healthy way, Hispanics and diabetes should not be related topics.