THE G.I. FACTOR AND DIABETES

The G.I. factor has far-reaching implications for diabetes. Not only is it important in treating people with diabetes, but it may also help prevent people from getting diabetes in the first place and possibly even prevent some of the complications of diabetes.

Type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, occurs most commonly in children and young adults. In this type of diabetes the pancreas does not produce enough insulin and insulin injections are needed to replace the insulin deficit. Fifteen per cent or people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes;

Type 2, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, typically occurs in older adults. These people are usually overweight and their insulin does not work properly. Tablets or insulin injections may be necessary to treat this type of diabetes. Eighty-five per cent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.

There are many factors that can affect your blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes and you are struggling to control your blood sugar level it is important to seek medical help. How much exercise you do, your weight, stress levels, total dietary intake and need for medication may have to be assessed

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