Diabetes is a common chronic disease and one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in China, even affecting the health of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. In the past, diabetes was mostly found in older age groups, but in recent years more and more young people have joined the ranks of diabetes. Many people have begun to wonder if diabetes is a hereditary disease.
The answer is that there is a genetic predisposition to diabetes that has been agreed upon by medical experts in various countries.
Diabetes can be categorised into type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and specific types of diabetes and today we will talk about the first two categories.Type 1 diabetes is relatively rare and the highest probability of a person having type 1 diabetes in his immediate family is not more than 8%. Similarly, type 1 diabetes has rare predisposing factors, such as hepatitis viruses, cytomegalovirus, rubella virus, and so on.
Type 2 diabetes, however, is very common and is caused by either insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance. If a person has the disease, half of the factors that cause the onset of the disease are genetic. However, the main cause of type 2 diabetes is impaired glucose regulation, which is usually caused by polycystic ovary syndrome, obesity, low physical activity, and unhealthy eating habits.
It is important to know that long-term high blood sugar may lead to a series of complications, such as cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, kidney disease, etc., and then diabetes will lead to the onset of other diseases.
In summary, although there is a genetic component to diabetes, it does not mean that it is absolute, let alone unpreventable.
For those with less severe diabetes symptoms and test results, the most direct way is to eat a healthy diet and strengthen the body to avoid insulin resistance from persistent abdominal and waistline obesity on the one hand, and to improve immunity to prevent various types of viruses and to help improve the regulation of blood glucose on the other hand.
In addition, we can make maintaining good health a habit by supplementing with targeted plant extracts that combine prevention, treatment and routine. Next on the list are extracts that have a positive effect against diabetes, always remember to highlight them:
Bitter Melon Extract: Bitter melon is rich in vitamin C and bittersweet, which has the effect of lowering blood sugar and enhancing insulin function. Studies have shown that bitter melon extract can lower blood sugar levels and reduce the symptoms of diabetes.
Green Tea Extract: Green tea is rich in antioxidant substances such as tea polyphenols and catechins, which have the effect of lowering blood sugar and reducing insulin resistance. Long-term consumption of green tea can improve the blood sugar and blood lipid levels of diabetic patients.
Blueberry Extract: Blueberries are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins and vitamin C, which have the effect of protecting pancreatic islet cells and lowering blood sugar. Studies have shown that blueberry extract can improve blood sugar and lipid levels in diabetic patients.
Pomegranate Extract: Pomegranate is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants such as vitamin C, which have the effect of lowering blood sugar and reducing insulin resistance. Studies have shown that pomegranate extract can improve blood sugar and lipid levels in diabetic patients.
Olive Leaf Extract: Olive leaf is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, which have the effect of lowering blood sugar and reducing insulin resistance. Studies have shown that olive leaf extract can improve blood sugar and lipid levels in diabetic patients.
Purple yam extract: Purple yam is rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins and dietary fibre, which have the effect of lowering blood sugar and reducing insulin resistance. Studies have shown that purple yam extract can improve blood sugar and lipid levels in diabetic patients.
In conclusion, although diabetes mellitus is a disease with a genetic predisposition, it is not necessarily passed on to the next generation. For diabetics, active dietary control, strengthening exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are the keys to preventing and treating diabetes.
At the same time, some plant extracts can help prevent and treat diabetes, and it is hoped that the condition can be effectively managed and quality of life improved through a sensible lifestyle.