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This 5 page paper examines diabetes and how dietary factors play a role. Both Type I and Type II are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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body does not make any insulin at all, but Type II is when the body simply cannot work fast enough to produce enough insulin (Visalli, 1996). Type I is also
known as Juvenile diabetes and is the most debilitating kind. Type II is more common in older, overweight individuals (Visalli, 1996). The disease tends to run in families but
the precise relationship is not known. What is certain is that environment plays a large role in at least the onset of Type II diabetes. Diabetes affects the pancreas directly
and in fact, there have been experimental pancreas transplants accomplished. However, a cure is still illusive as many diabetics with the Type I variety must take insulin injections each day.
The Type II variety is generally treated with diet and medication because the pancreas functions somewhat. With Type I, the pancreas does not function at all so insulin is injected,
often several times per day. There have been advances in recent years such as inhaled insulin trials and so forth, in order to make living with the disease easier, but
true eradication of diabetes is not a reality yet. While the disease directly affects the pancreas, diabetics tend to have problems with most other organs, such as the heart, kidneys
and eyes (Visalli, 1996). Although individuals with Type I diabetes must take insulin, diet plays a large role in the progression of the disease. The better the diet, the less
insulin is required. Diabetics must monitor their meals, the timing of the meals, how much carbohydrate is in the meal and dependent on a variety of factors, insulin is given
at precise times. A typical diabetic diet is usually a balanced meal with food exchanges. A meal plan can be followed that is calorically measured, but the diabetic will eat
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