{"id":5000,"date":"2025-03-28T20:17:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T20:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paljari.make.hr\/?p=5000"},"modified":"2025-04-16T11:13:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T11:13:37","slug":"diabetes-a-stealthy-epidemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paljari.make.hr\/en\/diabetes-a-stealthy-epidemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes: A Stealthy Epidemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Diabetes: A Stealthy Epidemic<\/strong><\/h1>

Concentration problems, excessive thirst, and frequent urination may signal: Warning! Blood sugar is too high. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that leads to chronically elevated blood sugar levels. This happens when insulin production is either partially reduced (as in type 2 diabetes) or completely depleted (as in type 1 diabetes). The number of undiagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes is high because the metabolic disturbance develops slowly and remains unnoticed for a long time. Early symptoms of chronic high blood sugar can easily be overlooked. In the worst case, diabetes is only diagnosed once complications have already developed. Various blood sugar tests provide clarity. Treating diabetes is absolutely necessary, as untreated it can lead to severe vascular diseases.<\/p>

Type 1 Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by an absolute deficiency of the hormone insulin because the pancreas can no longer produce insulin. This form of diabetes usually begins in childhood or adolescence, which is why it is also known as “juvenile diabetes.”<\/p>

Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It occurs due to impaired insulin action on body cells, preventing enough sugar from being transported from the blood into the tissue. Type 2 diabetes is often referred to as “adult-onset diabetes,” as it typically starts in adulthood. However, due to rising rates of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents, type 2 diabetes is increasingly being diagnosed in teenagers and young adults.<\/p>

Risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes include:<\/strong><\/h3>

  • A family history of diabetes<\/p><\/li>

  • Being overweight<\/p><\/li>

  • Lack of physical activity and reduced muscle mass (even in individuals of normal weight)<\/p><\/li>

  • High blood pressure<\/p><\/li>

  • Elevated blood fats<\/p><\/li>

  • History of gestational diabetes during pregnancy<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

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    DiaB contains alpha-cyclodextrin and is a powder for making a cyclodextrin-containing drink. Consuming alpha-cyclodextrin (ACD) as part of a starchy meal helps reduce the rise in blood sugar after eating.<\/p>

    What is alpha-Cyclodextrin<\/strong><\/h3>

    The European Union Commission has recognized the health benefits of alpha-cyclodextrin with Regulation (EU) No. 536\/2013, allowing the blood sugar-lowering effect to be stated on products containing alpha-cyclodextrin. Scientific studies confirm the blood sugar-lowering effect of alpha-cyclodextrin. Alpha-cyclodextrin is a ring-shaped sugar that naturally occurs during the enzymatic breakdown of starch. It is used as a soluble fiber in products like drinks, breakfast cereals, or baked goods.<\/p>

    Lipophilic molecules (such as fat or starch molecules) enter the hollow space of alpha-cyclodextrin, where they are bound and shielded from digestive enzymes. These molecules are not broken down or digested in the human intestine. Instead, they pass through the digestive system and are excreted. To achieve this effect, it is recommended to take 10% of the starch content of a meal as DiaB. For example, if a meal contains 50 grams of starch, it is recommended to take 5 grams of DiaB (alpha-cyclodextrin). The corresponding amount should be dissolved in water and taken before meals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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