Type II diabetes is the most common kind, it affects more than 90 percent of diabetics. This kind usually hits around age 50 to 60 as people get older and fatter. In disparity to type 1 diabetics, the majority of adult-onset diabetics have plenty of insulin in their bodies. However, something blocks the insulin so it cannot do its job correctly.

Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that enables body cells to use glucose and controls blood sugar levels. However, most of the time the problem in type II diabetes is not a defective pancreas, but a lack of sensitivity to insulin. This resistance of the cells to insulin appears to transmit directly to obesity and to a surplus of fat in the diet and perhaps in the liver.

Studies reveal a strong association to fat - both fats in the diet and on the body. This disease is rarely found in areas of the world where fat ingestion is low and obesity rare. The main villain is the enormous amount of fat in our diet.

Type II diabetes is a chief cause of new blindness, foot and leg amputations, and hearing impairment. The most horrible part is that many people suffer unnecessarily. Here are 6 tips that can help beat this devastating disease:

1. Eat more natural foods rich in fiber, simply prepared, low in fat, grease and sugar. Eat a lot of whole-grain products like legumes, salads and vegetables. Eat a big breakfast daily - a hot multi grain cereal will keep you full for hours and keep your blood sugar level from going up and down.

2. Eat fresh whole fruits; do not go over three servings a day if you are a diabetic.

3. Avoid refined foods at all costs. They are usually high in fat and loaded with sugar, and also low in fiber.

4. Reduce fats, oils, and grease. Use animal products in moderation, and avoid oily and creamy dressings and sauces. When less fat is eaten, less fat reaches the bloodstream and the liver.

5. Walk 30 minutes to 1 hour each day. Walking everyday is beneficial to help burn up the extra sugar in your blood.

6. Work with your physician closely to monitor your dietary needs.

In America a new diabetic is discovered every 50 seconds. The earlier this disease is discovered, the more likely these lifestyle changes are going to be effective.

It is very important for you to follow up with your physician before applying these tips if you already have this ailment. Remember, many people are beating type II diabetes. They are normalizing their blood sugars and getting off medication by making healthy lifestyle changes.