Type 2 diabetes is rarely found alone, maybe a little like a Victoria Secret supermodel. People with Type 2 diabetes often also suffer from chronic diseases like arthritis, dementia and hypertension.
Now we can add asthma to the laundry list of obesity-related diseases found alongside Type 2 diabetes. At the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, scientists unveiled results from a research study involving more than 7000 volunteers. People with diabetes were twice as likely to suffer from asthma than non-diabetics.
They also found having asthma upped the risk of other chronic diseases, like heart disease, by about 50 percent.
What's the link? Inflammation... the natural bodily process that spirals out of control in certain people. Inflammation is the underlying cause of insulin resistance and the inflamed lung cells that lead to asthma. Cutting down on inflammation can help you manage... or even reverse... both asthma and diabetes.
Here's how:
Lose It: Losing weight and keeping it off is the key to reducing the risk of the debilitating conditions linked to Type 2 diabetes. Your excess fat cells actually produce inflammation. By simply reducing the fat you carry around, you'll dramatically decrease the amount of inflammatory cells circulating in your body.
If you're having issues dropping pounds or kilograms, consider checking in with a registered dietitian or certified diabetes educator.
Omega-3s: Omega-3's are to inflammation as a bucket of ice water is to a lit match. Omega-3 fats actually block the production of your body's inflammation-producing cells. However, not all omega-3s are created equal. EPA and DHA... the form of omega-3 found in seafood... is much more potent than plant-based omega-3 sources like flaxseed oil.
Work It Out: People who regularly exercise have lower levels of inflammation, a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. In this study, 14 thousand adults were asked about their physical activity levels. They also submitted to a blood test which determined inflammation. People that exercised regularly had half the inflammation levels compared to "couch potatoes".
Even if you don't set out to be the next Lance Armstrong, the CDC researchers found that even light physical activity dropped inflammation considerably.
Go Low-GI: Diabetics should opt for low glycemic index (low-GI) foods like yams, broccoli and quinoa because they prevent blood sugar highs and lows. Oregon State University states that eating a low glycemic diet can also combat inflammation. High blood sugar levels actually spur your body to ramp up inflammation. Eating a low-GI diet will help reduce the incidence of high blood sugar in diabetics and non-diabetics alike.
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