Simple Health Cures

   Diabetes is a disease associated with the pancreas. The pancreas gland is situated below the liver and contains special cells known as the beta cells of the islets of langerhans. It is these cells that secrete insulin. Insulin is a hormone which helps the body use up the glucose in the blood stream effectively.

   In a diabetic person the insulin is either not secreted at all or is secreted in a less amount than needed. This makes the blood glucose level rise as they do not get used up. The high level of blood sugars retained in the body results in a disease which is known as diabetes mellitus.

   Diabetes mellitus usually remains a chronic condition for those diagnosed with it. They can control the severity of the illness by making sure that the blood glucose levels do not rise in their body. This is best done by restricting the diet and exercising regularly.

   Since diabetes mellitus is hyperglycermia the sugar intake of the person needs to be controlled. Also the fat consumed needs to be controlled as it collects in the blood stream and aggravates the disease. This does not mean that the person should eat no fat and sugar.

   Fat and sugar are needed for energy to help the body do its daily work, but the amount that can be eaten must be controlled.