{"id":2131,"date":"2018-07-26T11:34:55","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T11:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2131"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:23:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:53:29","slug":"are-type-2-diabetes-and-parkinsons-disease-linked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-type-2-diabetes-and-parkinsons-disease-linked\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Type 2 Diabetes and Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Linked?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-type-2-diabetes-and-parkinsons-disease-linked\/#Symptoms\" title=\"Symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-type-2-diabetes-and-parkinsons-disease-linked\/#Diabetes_and_Parkinsons_Disease\" title=\"Diabetes and Parkinson&#8217;s Disease\">Diabetes and Parkinson&#8217;s Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-type-2-diabetes-and-parkinsons-disease-linked\/#Steps_to_Manage_Blood_Sugar_Levels\" title=\"Steps to Manage Blood Sugar Levels\">Steps to Manage Blood Sugar Levels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Parkinson\u2019s is a chronic disorder where a part of the brain gets damaged. This does not occur immediately but happens over a period of time and affects muscle movement and coordination. Usually this develops in people who are over 50 but can be rarely sighted in younger people as well. However, are type 2 diabetes and Parkinson&#8217;s disease linked?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2131\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The brain has an area called the <strong>substantia nigra<\/strong>. A few cells here make dopamine, a chemical that carries messages around the brain.<\/p>\n<p>When you need to execute an action like- kicking a ball, the dopamine quickly carries a message to the nerve cell that controls the particular movement.<\/p>\n<p>In Parkinson\u2019s the cells in the substantia nigra start to die. Since they do not get replaced, dopamine levels drop and movement and actions can no longer be executed and controlled.<\/p>\n<p>There is also an increased risk of developing this illness among people with <strong>diabetes<\/strong>. An estimated <strong>8-30%<\/strong> of people with Parkinson\u2019s have diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Symptoms of this illness do not tick off immediately, but the gradual death of the cells at a certain point starts showing the following symptoms:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tremors<\/li>\n<li>Stiffness of muscles<\/li>\n<li>Slower Movements<\/li>\n<li>Impaired body balance<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Dementia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The symptom sin the earlier stages are mild but worsen with time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1487645243.jpg\" alt=\"diabetes and Parkinson's disease \" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1487645243.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1487645243-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1487645243-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_and_Parkinsons_Disease\"><\/span>Diabetes and Parkinson&#8217;s Disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the exact link between Parkinson\u2019s and Diabetes cannot be identified. The illness definitely affects the sugar levels in the blood.<\/p>\n<p>Many people with Parkinson\u2019s find themselves tired and fatigue is a common complaint. Planned diet and lifestyle can help keep blood sugar levels in check.<\/p>\n<p>This remains common to both diabetes and Parkinson&#8217;s. If you are a diabetic then you must be familiar with \u2018sugar levels in diabetes\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>If not, then the optimal sugar level in blood is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fasting levels 80\u201399 mg\/dl (3.9\u20135.5 mmol\/L)<\/li>\n<li>2 hours post meals Less than 180 mg\/dl (7.8 mmol\/L)<\/li>\n<li>HbA1c Levels for someone with diabetes: Less than 7.0%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For any person, both low blood sugar levels or high can be life-threatening. Make sure you always have control over your glucose levels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Manage_Blood_Sugar_Levels\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Manage Blood Sugar Levels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are ways to lower the risk of developing diabetes and Parkinson\u2019s early on. Maintaining a healthy weight, the right sugar levels and getting regular physical exercise helps.<br \/>\nThese changes also help control the symptoms associated with low or high blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Opt for low GI foods<\/span>: Favour more of whole fruits and vegetables. Substitute white rice with red or brown rice. And stay away from highly processed foods and instant foods.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Incorporate more protein<\/span>: Protein helps slow down the absorption of carbs and helps manage sugar levels.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Stay prepared<\/span>: If you are someone who craves more than a 3-time meal, then plan wisely. Stock up on healthier food options and snack smarter. A handful of nuts, an apple or plain yogurt, all help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-hypertension-the-lethal-combination\/\">Read More: <em>Diabetes and Hypertension | The Lethal Combination<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Regular sugar tests &amp; a <strong><a title=\"Buy Glucometer Online\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/34qmJkf\">glucometer<\/a><\/strong> can help you.<\/p>\n<p>With all the above said, it is best if you can always monitor and check your sugar levels from time to time. You can do this with the help of a glucometer- self blood sugar testing device. You can buy a glucometer\u00a0online or ask your pharmacist about the same.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":9503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[9,6,31],"class_list":["post-2131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes","tag-normal-sugar-level"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2131"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18935,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131\/revisions\/18935"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}