DIABETES NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM
Type I Diabetes:
Juvenile Diabetes
Insulin dependent
Children or teenager 5 – 10%
population.
Long term treatment. Can be fatal
Type II Diabetes:
Adult Onset Diabetes
Non insulin dependent
Used to be for > 50 year old & obese.
Now many become obese at young age.Heredity
CAUSES
Excess
refined carbohydrates and sugar consumption
Excess
saturated fat consumption
Adrenal
exhaustion
Heredity
Pancreas
damage due to trauma, tremor or infection
Obesity
Lack
of exercise
Pancreatic
insufficiency
Pregnancy
(needs more insulin)
RISKS
•Heart problem –
increase 4X
•Stroke – 2X
•Foot amputation –
increase 5X
•Blood capillaries
become weak - 90%
•Kidney failure – 35%
SYMPTOMS
•Frequent
urination
•Thirst
•Good appetite
•Fatigue
•Weight loss
•Numbness of hands /
feet
•Blurred vision

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