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Symptoms of a

heart disease

Who is at risk of
type II diabetes?

Symptoms of heart disease can vary depending on the person, the disease, and the sex. Some common symptoms include:

Chest pain, also known as angina
Shortness of breath
Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms
Fainting
Fatigue
Irregular heartbeats
Swelling of the feet or ankles
Coughing or wheezing
Gastrointestinal problems, such as indigestion, nausea, or occasional abdominal pain

In the case of a heart attack, symptoms may include:

Chest pain or discomfort
Pain in the upper back or neck
Discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
Difficulty breathing
Cold sweat, nausea or dizziness

If these problems are recurrent, it is important to seek medical advice.

Centr

Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which glucose, or blood sugar , levels are too high. Glucose is your main source of energy. It comes from the food you eat. A hormone called insulin helps glucose get into your cells to give them energy. If you have diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use it well. The glucose then stays in your blood and doesn't get enough into your cells.

Your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is higher if:

You are over 45 years old: Children, teenagers , and young adults can have type 2 diabetes, but it is more common in middle-aged and older people.
You have prediabetes : This means your blood sugar level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diabetes.
Had diabetes during pregnancy or gave birth to a baby weighing 9 pounds or more
You have a family history of diabetes
You are overweight or obese
Are you African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander?
Doesn't exercise
You have other conditions, such as high blood pressure , heart disease , stroke , polycystic ovary syndrome , or depression
You have low good cholesterol (HDL) and high triglycerides
You have acanthosis nigricans: Dark, thick, velvety skin around the neck or armpits

What is a diet?
healthy

A healthy diet is one that provides the nutrients necessary to maintain the proper functioning of the body, maintain or restore health, and minimize the risk of disease. To do so, it must include a variety of nutritious foods and beverages, and provide the appropriate amount of calories for each person.

A healthy diet should be:

Satisfactory: It should fit the lifestyle and the amount of daily activity performed.
Optimal: It should provide nutrients for the maintenance and regeneration of the body, and low levels of foods harmful to health.
Balanced: It must have the right proportions between nutrients
Reduce saturated and trans fats: WHO suggests reducing saturated fat intake to less than 10% of total calorie intake, and trans fat intake to less than 1%
Drink water: At least 2 liters of plain water should be consumed.
Increase vegetable consumption: The consumption of plant foods should be increased, especially fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts or similar.
Limit sugar: Sugar consumption should be reduced
Reduce salt: Salt and sodium consumption should be reduced, and iodized salt should be consumed.