{"id":52,"date":"2021-06-10T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T11:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.guaranteedinsurance.net\/?p=52"},"modified":"2022-12-05T11:56:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T11:56:29","slug":"living-with-diabetes-and-tips-to-prevent-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guaranteedinsurance.net\/blog\/living-with-diabetes-and-tips-to-prevent-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Living with diabetes and tips to prevent it"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cMy mother once told me; never let diabetes define you. I listened to her and adapted that ideology to my life.\" Mentioned Ryan Martinez, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 18. <\/span>Ryan, a mechanical engineer, let us know that, at first, it was difficult living with diabetes, but thanks to the support of his family, he has learned to overcome this situation. <\/span>Many people have told me, 'It is terrible that you got sick, but I can honestly tell you, diabetes has been one of the best things that have happened to me because my habits have completely changed, besides that, I can enjoy my life like any other person.\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes is a disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood because the pancreas does not produce the necessary amount of insulin, or if the body produces it, it is not able to use it. Continuous monitoring, healthy eating, and regular visits to the doctor are essential to keep blood sugar levels under control and avoid any setbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes in the United States<\/b><\/h4>\n

In the United States, about 34.2 million Americans are living with diabetes, and about 88 million American adults (approximately 1 in 3), have prediabetes according to the <\/span>National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020. <\/span><\/a>There are two types of diabetes, type 1, which generally requires insulin for treatment and is more common in children and young people. It affects approximately <\/span>1.6 million people in the United States, representing 5.2% of diagnosed diabetes cases. <\/span><\/a>Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease most often suffered by older adults. However, in recent years, more of the younger population is facing diabetes due to the alarming increase in childhood obesity. Its main characteristic is high glucous levels in the blood, making it one of the main cardiovascular risk factors.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to improve your relationship with diabetes<\/b><\/h4>\n

Here are some tips about how to make living with diabetes easier:<\/span><\/p>\n