In the talk he will be highlighting how his research has revealed that for people with Type 2 diabetes:. By studying the underlying mechanisms we have been able to demonstrate the simplicity of type 2 diabetes. The body of research by Professor Roy Taylor now confirms his Twin Cycle Hypothesis -- that Type 2 diabetes is caused by excess fat actually within both liver and pancreas.
This causes the liver to respond poorly to insulin. As insulin controls the normal process of making glucose, the liver then produces too much glucose. Simultaneously, excess fat in the liver increases the normal process of export of fat to all tissues.
In the pancreas, this excess fat causes the insulin producing cells to fail. The Counterpoint study which was published in , confirmed that if excess food intake was sharply decreased through a very low calorie diet, all these abnormal factors would be reversed.
The study showed a profound fall in liver fat content resulting in normalisation of hepatic insulin sensitivity within 7 days of starting a very low calorie diet in people with type 2 diabetes. Fasting plasma glucose became normal in 7 days. Over 8 weeks, the raised pancreas fat content fell and normal first phase insulin secretion became re-established, with normal plasma glucose control. Members of your diabetes care team — doctor or primary care provider, diabetes nurse educator, and dietitian, for example — can help you learn the basics of diabetes care and offer support along the way.
But it's up to you to manage your condition. Learn all you can about diabetes. Make healthy eating and physical activity part of your daily routine. Maintain a healthy weight. Monitor your blood sugar, and follow your doctor's instructions for managing your blood sugar level. Take your medications as directed by your doctor.
Ask your diabetes treatment team for help when you need it. Smoking increases your risk of type 2 diabetes and the risk of various diabetes complications, including:. Like diabetes, high blood pressure can damage your blood vessels. High cholesterol is a concern, too, since the damage is often worse and more rapid when you have diabetes.
When these conditions team up, they can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening conditions. Eating a healthy, reduced-fat diet and exercising regularly can go a long way toward controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol. Your doctor may also recommend taking prescription medication, if necessary.
Schedule two to four diabetes checkups a year, in addition to your yearly physical and routine eye exams. During the physical, your doctor will ask about your nutrition and activity level and look for any diabetes-related complications — including signs of kidney damage, nerve damage and heart disease — as well as screen for other medical problems. Diabetes makes it more likely you'll get certain illnesses.
Routine vaccines can help prevent them. Ask your doctor about:. Diabetes may leave you prone to gum infections. Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, floss your teeth once a day and schedule dental exams at least twice a year. Call your dentist if your gums bleed or look red or swollen. High blood sugar can reduce blood flow and damage the nerves in your feet. Left untreated, cuts and blisters can lead to serious infections.
Diabetes can lead to pain, tingling or loss of sensation in your feet. If you have diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors, such as smoking or high blood pressure, your doctor may recommend taking a low dose of aspirin every day to help reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. If you don't have additional cardiovascular risk factors, the risk of bleeding from aspirin use likely outweighs any benefits of aspirin use. Ask your doctor whether daily aspirin therapy is appropriate for you, including which strength of aspirin would be best.
Alcohol can cause high or low blood sugar, depending on how much you drink and whether you eat at the same time. If you choose to drink, do so only in moderation, which means no more than one drink a day for women of all ages and men older than 65 and two drinks a day for men age 65 and younger.
Always drink with a meal or snack, and remember to include the calories from any alcohol you drink in your daily calorie count.
Also, be aware that alcohol can lead to low blood sugar later, especially for people who use insulin. If you're stressed, it's easy to neglect your usual diabetes care routine. To manage your stress, set limits. The best meal plan is one that will help you to make healthy food choices that you can follow for a lifetime. Through these significant lifestyle changes you could be well on your way to managing your diabetes. Topics featured in this article. To make an adult care appointment, call or make an appointment online.
Yes No. So do we. Thank you! Diabetes Learning Center. When your blood sugar — glucose — levels rise, the pancreas releases insulin. This causes sugar to move from your blood to your cells, where it can be used as an energy source.
As glucose levels in your blood go back down, your pancreas stops releasing insulin. Type 2 diabetes affects how you metabolize sugar. This causes glucose to build up in the blood.
This is called hyperglycemia. Talk to your doctor before making a plan and keep the following in mind:. Your doctor can help you plan a healthful and balanced diet, or they can refer you to a dietitian. However, a low-carbohydrate diet would suggest that you eat the same amount of carbohydrates at each meal — around 45—60 grams — for a total of about grams per day.
Aim to eat fewer, which is better. Some doctors and scientists support a ketogenic diet as a way to lose weight and stabilize blood sugar levels. This diet markedly restricts carbohydrates, usually to less than 50 grams per day. Without carbohydrates, the body is forced to break down fat for fuel. This results in rapid weight loss and positive benefits on both triglycerides and blood glucose control. In addition, recent studies suggest that ketogenic diets increase hepatic insulin resistance and may cause a deficiency in some needed micronutrients.
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