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Benefits of Drinking Alcohol for Diabetes Type II
Copyright 2006 Michael V. Gruber, MPH
Diabetes Mellitus comes in two forms, Type I and Type II. Unlike Diabetes Type I,
Type II Diabetes Mellitus occurs later in life. The majority of Type II Diabetics are
women. Documented in medical journals, drinking alcohol can lower the risks of
complications for women who have Type II Diabetes Mellitus. A light to moderate
amount of alcohol and life style enhancement has the greatest positive effect and will
benefit a woman's future health.
The importance of alcohol and its dangers
The mechanism of alcohol's effects, in moderate amounts of about 2 drinks a day,
can decrease the insulin resistance in women with Type II diabetes. In a normal
situation, the insulin acts on the peripheral cells where the glucose or sugar is waiting
to enter. The insulin binds to the cell and the glucose enters. Unfortunately, in this
type of diabetes, the insulin does not bind to the cell where the insulin resistance
takes place and the glucose can't go inside. This results in hyperglycemia which is
most toxic to the body.
Beer and wine were shown to have greater benefit than hard liquor. On the other
hand, too little or too much alcohol has been implicated as risk factors for this type
of diabetes. It is dangerous to consume too much alcohol as this can lead to adverse
effects such as hypoglycemia, inhibition of insulin secretion, pancreatitis, increased
incidence of breast cancer, ketoacidosis, cirrhosis of the liver, and most notably,
addiction.
Women who have experienced menopause are at even higher risk for Type II
Diabetes. They are also at risk for cardiovascular disease. Alcohol's benefits are that
it can increase the level of good cholesterol such as HDL, decrease platelet
aggregation, and reduce incidence of myocardial infarction.
The French Paradox
In southwestern France they have high saturated fat diet. The French workers in this
study have a 36 percent lower incidence of coronary artery disease when compared
to similar U.S. workers. They have a high intake of red wine with antioxidants and
they have shown lower platelet aggregation and lower atherosclerosis. As stated
previously, this suggests that not only is alcohol good for Diabetes but good for the
heart as well.
Lifestyle Changes
Drinking alcohol is not the only way to decrease the chances of acquiring Type II
Diabetes. There are many other factors that influence the development of this
disease. According to the New England Journal of Medicine researchers led by Dr.
Hu, overweight and obesity is the single most important predictor of diabetes. They
also say that "lack of exercise, a poor diet, current smoking, and abstinence from
alcohol use were all associated with a significantly increased risk of diabetes." Obese
women, who choose to exercise regularly and follow a healthy diet while abstaining
from smoking, can decrease their chances of acquiring diabetes by 24 percent. It is
50 percent for overweight women.
Symptoms of Diabetes Type II
If you are concerned that you are at risk for Type II Diabetes, the following
symptoms are clues that a follow up by your physician is necessary: Frequent
urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, slow-healing wounds and sores,
prolonged and unexplained fatigue, numbness or tingling of extremities, and
gynecological fungal infections in women.
Conclusion
Type II Diabetes Mellitus is a serious illness that necessitates immediate care. There
are many behavioral modifications that a woman can take to relieve some of the
symptoms and overall illness of diabetes. Alcohol in moderate amounts is a first step
and is important to decreasing insulin resistance and even helping the heart and
cardiovascular system. Diet, exercise, and cessation of smoking are likewise
important. Lifestyle changes are the first step. To begin, see your physician and start
a plan of action to help yourself from a potentially debilitating disease and live a
healthy and satisfying life.
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Michael V. Gruber, MPH is a contributing author to My Nursing Degree Online,
providing articles and resources for nurses looking for continuing education online.
Find more information about earning your nursing degree online at:
http://nursing.earnmydegree.com
Copyright 2006 Michael V. Gruber, MPH
Diabetes Mellitus comes in two forms, Type I and Type II. Unlike Diabetes Type I,
Type II Diabetes Mellitus occurs later in life. The majority of Type II Diabetics are
women. Documented in medical journals, drinking alcohol can lower the risks of
complications for women who have Type II Diabetes Mellitus. A light to moderate
amount of alcohol and life style enhancement has the greatest positive effect and will
benefit a woman's future health.
The importance of alcohol and its dangers
The mechanism of alcohol's effects, in moderate amounts of about 2 drinks a day,
can decrease the insulin resistance in women with Type II diabetes. In a normal
situation, the insulin acts on the peripheral cells where the glucose or sugar is waiting
to enter. The insulin binds to the cell and the glucose enters. Unfortunately, in this
type of diabetes, the insulin does not bind to the cell where the insulin resistance
takes place and the glucose can't go inside. This results in hyperglycemia which is
most toxic to the body.
Beer and wine were shown to have greater benefit than hard liquor. On the other
hand, too little or too much alcohol has been implicated as risk factors for this type
of diabetes. It is dangerous to consume too much alcohol as this can lead to adverse
effects such as hypoglycemia, inhibition of insulin secretion, pancreatitis, increased
incidence of breast cancer, ketoacidosis, cirrhosis of the liver, and most notably,
addiction.
Women who have experienced menopause are at even higher risk for Type II
Diabetes. They are also at risk for cardiovascular disease. Alcohol's benefits are that
it can increase the level of good cholesterol such as HDL, decrease platelet
aggregation, and reduce incidence of myocardial infarction.
The French Paradox
In southwestern France they have high saturated fat diet. The French workers in this
study have a 36 percent lower incidence of coronary artery disease when compared
to similar U.S. workers. They have a high intake of red wine with antioxidants and
they have shown lower platelet aggregation and lower atherosclerosis. As stated
previously, this suggests that not only is alcohol good for Diabetes but good for the
heart as well.
Lifestyle Changes
Drinking alcohol is not the only way to decrease the chances of acquiring Type II
Diabetes. There are many other factors that influence the development of this
disease. According to the New England Journal of Medicine researchers led by Dr.
Hu, overweight and obesity is the single most important predictor of diabetes. They
also say that "lack of exercise, a poor diet, current smoking, and abstinence from
alcohol use were all associated with a significantly increased risk of diabetes." Obese
women, who choose to exercise regularly and follow a healthy diet while abstaining
from smoking, can decrease their chances of acquiring diabetes by 24 percent. It is
50 percent for overweight women.
Symptoms of Diabetes Type II
If you are concerned that you are at risk for Type II Diabetes, the following
symptoms are clues that a follow up by your physician is necessary: Frequent
urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, slow-healing wounds and sores,
prolonged and unexplained fatigue, numbness or tingling of extremities, and
gynecological fungal infections in women.
Conclusion
Type II Diabetes Mellitus is a serious illness that necessitates immediate care. There
are many behavioral modifications that a woman can take to relieve some of the
symptoms and overall illness of diabetes. Alcohol in moderate amounts is a first step
and is important to decreasing insulin resistance and even helping the heart and
cardiovascular system. Diet, exercise, and cessation of smoking are likewise
important. Lifestyle changes are the first step. To begin, see your physician and start
a plan of action to help yourself from a potentially debilitating disease and live a
healthy and satisfying life.
------
Michael V. Gruber, MPH is a contributing author to My Nursing Degree Online,
providing articles and resources for nurses looking for continuing education online.
Find more information about earning your nursing degree online at:
http://nursing.earnmydegree.com
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