Nutrition Diseases

Question 1

diabetes Mellitus, type two, non-insulin dependent

Answer 1

complications

• eye, kidney, foot problems will eventually lead to gangrene
• loss of blood circulation, blocked blood vessels
• loss of feeling in the extremities

symptoms

• thirst as kidneys don’t want high sugar concentrations
• frequent urination due to increased water intake
• blurred vision from fluctuating blood sugar levels
• tiredness
• Urinary tract infections and skin infections

managing through diet and lifestyle

• increase physical activity as it lowers blood glucose levels, controls blood pressure, improves blood cholesterol and helps manage stress
• exercise regularly
• eat a variety of food low in fat and high in fibre
• lose weight
• limit alcohol
• don’t smoke
• limit use of artificial sweetness