How to Slow down Aging Naturally?

Have you noticed that some people seem to look older than their actual age? Diabetics often experience this accelerated aging, and there are clear reasons behind it. Interestingly, aging itself is considered a disease that can be slowed or even stopped.

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.

For Diabetics, Aging Speeds Up For 5 Key Reasons 

1. 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. This process leads to skin wrinkling due to glycation. Additionally, AGEs, along with sugar alcohols like sorbitol, accumulate and contribute to issues such as cataracts and nerve damage in blood vessels.

Furthermore, high blood sugar causes significant damage to the small, sensitive endothelial cells lining the inside of blood vessels. This damage accelerates aging throughout the body and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

2. 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.

3. 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. Your body's attempts to neutralize the acid deplete its antioxidant stores, paving the way for oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. The result? Accelerated aging and a worn, weathered appearance.

4. Metaflammation:

The cumulative effect of the above changes over time leads to a state of chronic, low-grade inflammation known as metaflammation. In essence, this means a persistent, low-level inflammation that affects multiple organs throughout the body, ultimately accelerating the aging process.

5. 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.

This accelerated aging, combined with diabetes, can lead to retinal damage in up to 85% of individuals, kidney damage in 20-50%, and nerve damage in 60-70% of cases. Additionally, 75% of diabetics may die from heart-related complications, while diabetes and associated aging also increase the risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

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