Why Do Diabetics Age Faster? 5 Key Reasons Explained
1. Chronological Age:
This refers to your age based on the number of years you’ve lived.
2. Biological Age:
This reflects how well your organs and tissues are functioning right now. It’s your biological age, not your chronological age, that truly determines your health and risk for diseases. Fortunately, you can naturally slow down your biological age.
High BSL
Elevated blood sugar levels accelerate aging by producing advanced glycatied end products (AGEs), which result from the nonenzymatic glycation of proteins and lipids.
High insulin levels:
High insulin levels in type 2 diabetics can have devastating consequences, as they cause cells to absorb not only sugar but also excess water and fat, triggering oxidative stress and the formation of free radicals that can damage your heart and compromise brain function.
Oxidative stress:
The hidden consequence of high sugars and insulin. As glucose and fat flood your system, their acidic properties disrupt the balance between oxidants and antioxidants
Metaflammation:
The cumulative effect of the above changes over time leads to a state of chronic, low-grade inflammation known as metaflammation.
Cellular Senescence:
The previous four factors contribute to the fifth major phenomenon known as cellular senescence. In this process, cells lose their ability to divide and function properly, leading to accelerated aging. In type 2 diabetes, markers like CDKN2A (p16) are elevated, indicating premature cellular aging caused by metabolic stress.
Reverse Aging with These Simple Lifestyle Changes
1. Adopt a Plant-Based Diet:
Switching to a plant-based diet helps make the body more alkaline, reducing acidity and inflammation. Dr. David Sinclair and his team have extensively researched aging and the anti-aging effects of plants.
2. Practice Intermittent Fasting:
Alternating between eating and fasting periods activates various mechanisms in the body, including stress pathways that promote healing and repair, which can help reverse aging.
3. Chronic Stress:
Various forms of stress, whether from relationships, work, or finances, can accelerate the aging process. Effectively managing stress can help mitigate or even slow down aging.
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