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The Cause
Type 2 Diabetes is caused when there is a problem in the way your body makes and/or uses insulin. Insulin is used to move blood sugar into cells. When in the cells it is stored for later use of energy.

Type 2 Diabetes
Why We Get It & How To Prevent It

Foods You Should Eat

Beans - including black, white, navy, lima, pinto, garbanzo, soy, and kidney. Oatmeal - Eating oatmeal that is full of whole grains and highfiber foods may reduce the risk of diabetes by between 35 and 42 percent. Fish - Another perfect source of protein is fresh fish. Yogurt - Studies also show that yogurt and other calcium-rich foods can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. Almonds - A study at Harvard University found that daily magnesium intake reduced the risk of developing diabetes by 33 percent. Non-starchy Vegetables - Low calorie veggies have a lowimpact on blood sugar. Wild Salmon - Wild Salmon slows the body's absorption of carbohydrates Egg Whites - One large egg white contains about 16 calories and 4 grams of protein. Avocados - Researchers have found that avocados may improve insulin sensitivity.

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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the main biomolecule of type 2 diabetes and also any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose, it has the biggest impact on blood sugar because 90% are broken down into glucose.

Foods to Avoid
Avoid:nachos,coffee drinks mochca etc,biscits and gravy,battered sh,fruit juice,chinese food,cinnamon rolls,cookies,french fries,fried chicken,pie,smoothies,processed lunch meat,hamburgers,frozen meals,doughnuts,cake,soft drinks,avored water,pizza,milk shakes These foods may taste good but it is not a good idea to eat them with diabetes. Many of them contain high salt content and lack nutrients you need in your body.

Symptoms and Causes

Increased thirst and frequent urination, Increased hunger, Weight loss, Fatigue, Blurred vision, Slow-healing sores or frequent infections, Areas of darkened skin. It is caused when a problem in the way your body makes or uses insulin. Insulin is needed to move blood sugar (glucose) into cells, where it is stored and later used for energy.

Social and Emotional Impacts

Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis, otherwise known as delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder where, due to nerve damage, the stomach takes too long to empty itself. It frequently occurs in people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Symptoms of gastroparesis include heartburn, nausea, vomiting of undigested food, an early feeling of fullness when eating, weight loss, abdominal bloating, erratic blood glucose levels, lack of appetite, gastroesophageal reux, and spasms of the stomach wall.