Studies have shown that the rate at which people being diagnosed with diabetes has exploded to epidemic proportions. I am sure that you know of someone living with diabetes whether it is a friend, relative or co-worker. What is diabetes? The straightforward answer to that question is that diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder. A person with diabetes is often diagnosed after showing signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). After being diagnosed with diabetes, the doctor usually will advise the person to test his or her blood sugar on a daily basis. There is a good reason for this. By frequent testing and acting on the results, the person living with diabetes can reduce their chances of developing complications, whether they are complications from chronic high blood sugar or the occasional low blood sugar from an insulin-food imbalance. It is important for a person living with diabetes to be aware of what they eat. Portion control is important. The person does not have to give up the food they love, just learn to take smaller portions of food containing carbohydrates.
