Disease Prompt #1

A disease is anything that effects the normal stability of the human body. If
the body is moving away from homeostasis, they we can conduct that there is a
problem. Typically, diseases are found to be hereditary or contracted. On the other
hand, there are different types of diseases that can be prevented if the proper care
and precautions are taken. Diabetes, heart attacks, and sickle cell anemia all move
the body away from homeostasis, so they can be considered to be diseases.
Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood
sugar levels over a prolonged period. There are two types different types of this
disease. Type 1 (known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) occurs when the
body is incapable of producing enough insulin to satisfy the body. The cause for this
is completely unrelated to ones lifestyle, it can be inherited and is unpreventable.
Many live with this type and their physical body shapes can be completely different
looking than those with Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 results starts with insulin
resistance and cells therefore are unable to respond to insulin. This type has
everything to do with the life choices that someone makes and their genetics. The
cause of this disease is a lack of exercise, a bad diet and even stress. The right
nutrition and exercise can be used to prevent Type 2 diabetes, but one must be
willing to put in the time and effort into their diet. Diabetes as a whole has been
prevalent for a long time around the world, but its mainly found in Americans. This
is due to our fatty foods and lazy mindsets, especially in the western states. The
prefect example would be Texas and their type of southern soul food, this diet can
be a deadly combination for some who choose not to exercise.
A heart attack occurs when blood flow stops to part of the heart causing
damage to the heart muscle. Some lifestyle choices can increase your chances of
having a heart attack, including tobacco, smoking, and stress. There is some studies
that have shown diet to have aided in the cause, but its not typical. Other diseases
also increase the possibility of having a heart attack, like having high blood
cholesterol. Prevention for this disease is eating less fatty foods, getting the
appropriate amount of exercise and quitting smoking. Heart attacks have always
been prevalent, and anyone can get a heart attack at any age if its congenital.
Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary blood disorder, characterized by an
abnormality in the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin molecule in red blood cells. This
disease has nothing to do with nutrition or exercise, its all based off of DNA. It is a
recessive trait, which means that both parents must be carriers of the disease in
order for their child to get it. Its typically prevalent in many African Americans, and
there is no prevention for it.
Based on my culture, I am could be susceptible to Type 1 diabetes. There is a
genetic link, between my grandma and aunts who have Type 1, so there is a
possibility that I could get this disease. There are no present cardiac problems in my
familys history, so the likelihood of me getting a heart attacks is rather low. I will
admit that my diet it pretty bad with the large amounts of junk food that I consume.
Although, I am at the appropriate and healthy weight for my age. I exercise on a
daily basis, and soccer helps me keep in shape with my diet. Carbohydrates are

consumed heavily by myself, because they are found in all my favorite foods. Its
what gives me the energy to continue exercising so I can maintain my health and
aid in the prevention of many dietary diseases.

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