Diabetes Genetics

The role of genetics in diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, can be confusing. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes is more of a genetic issue where environmental factors contribute.

Apart from type 2 diabetes being caused by genetic factors, the lifestyle one leads can also contribute largely to its development. According to the American Diabetes Association, one is susceptible to type 2 diabetes if it runs in the family and this is especially true for people who lead a western lifestyle. Wondering why a western lifestyle contributes largely to type 2 diabetes?

The majority of type 2 diabetes experts believe that Americans consume a lot of fats and less fiber and carbohydrates. Another thing they believe Americans don't do is exercise. As much as this sounds right, one tends to wonder whether it's true and if it really works in clinical terms.

For a long time now, diabetes experts have been advising patients to consume whole grain foods and to also avoid taking fats, but this has not helped much since no improvement has been noted in the patients being treated. Even though a small number of people do improve, the improvement is below what we expect. For those who have been consuming a lot of junk and fast foods on a daily basis, a whole grain high quality carbohydrate eating program is what you can opt for, but this is not the only solution.

Keep in mind that all grains, i.e. whole grains, are rich in carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are normally converted into sugar whenever they are broken down. From a logical perspective, is it right for someone who is suffering from diabetes or rather type 2 diabetes to eat a certain category of food that contains large amounts of sugar? This eating pattern does not make sense for a diabetic person.

Orlando Diabetes Project

At the Orlando Diabetes Project, we teach our clients how to reduce the levels of sugar in their blood by eating the right type of foods. Even though genetics could cause type 2 diabetes, the type of food one consumes contributes largely as well. Geneticists have revealed that the human genes can be compared to switches that can be turned on and off, and therefore the choices and decisions we make determine whether the genes are triggered or not. Large quantities of processed foods rich in carbohydrates are consumed by people in the United States and these foods are likely to trigger type 2 diabetes.

The Orlando Diabetes Project assists patients achieve their desired results because there's no way we will allow our patients to not improving. Our patients are our first priority and we pride ourselves on their improvement. To acquire more information on our success, call us to be scheduled for one of the free classes offered by the Orlando Diabetes Project at Integrative Health of Orlando. Your success is ours as well.