Recognize Diabetes
Diabetes, the most common disorders of the endocrine system (hormones), occurs when blood sugar levels in the body consistently stay above normal.
Diabetes is a disease caused by the body's inability to make insulin (type 1 diabetes) or because the body can not respond to the effects of insulin (type 2 diabetes). Insulin is one of the main hormones that regulate blood sugar levels and allows the body to use sugar (called glucose) for energy.
Pre-Diabetes
In the US, 79 million people over age 20 have blood sugar levels higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. This is known as pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. People with the condition of pre-diabetes usually do not show symptoms, however, this condition should still be considered as often develop into diabetes.
After developing type 2 diabetes, who have symptoms such as unusual thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, tired quickly - or there may be no symptoms at all. Talk to your doctor to see whether you should be tested for pre-diabetes. By identifying the signs of pre-diabetes before diabetes occurs, you may be able to prevent type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of complications associated with this condition, such as heart disease.
Diabetes is a disease caused by the body's inability to make insulin (type 1 diabetes) or because the body can not respond to the effects of insulin (type 2 diabetes). Insulin is one of the main hormones that regulate blood sugar levels and allows the body to use sugar (called glucose) for energy.
Pre-Diabetes
In the US, 79 million people over age 20 have blood sugar levels higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. This is known as pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. People with the condition of pre-diabetes usually do not show symptoms, however, this condition should still be considered as often develop into diabetes.
After developing type 2 diabetes, who have symptoms such as unusual thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, tired quickly - or there may be no symptoms at all. Talk to your doctor to see whether you should be tested for pre-diabetes. By identifying the signs of pre-diabetes before diabetes occurs, you may be able to prevent type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of complications associated with this condition, such as heart disease.
Diabetes Type 1
Type 1 diabetes occurs because the cells that produce insulin from the pancreas (called beta cells) are destroyed by the immune system. People with type 1 diabetes do not produce insulin and must use insulin injections to control their blood sugar.
Type 1 diabetes is most often found in people under the age of 20, but may also occur at any age.
Diabetes Type 2
When someone is having type 2 diabetes, the body continues to produce insulin, although the production of insulin by the body can significantly decrease over time. The pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body is unable to recognize the insulin and use it properly. When there is not enough insulin or does not use insulin properly, glucose cannot be distributed into body cells to be used as energy and will accumulate in the blood.
More than 25 million Americans have diabetes, and most of them have type 2 diabetes Most cases is preventable, but many also are complications associated with diabetes such as blindness, non-traumatic amputation, and chronic renal failure. Type 2 diabetes usually occurs in people over the age of 40 who are overweight but can occur in people who are not overweight. Diabetes type 2 may also occur in children who are obese.
Some people can manage their type 2 diabetes to control their weight, diet, and exercise regularly. Besides, it can also be assisted with diabetes pills that help the body to use insulin better or it could be on insulin injections.
often times, the doctor can detect the possibility of type 2 diabetes before the condition actually occurs. Often referred to as pre-diabetes, this condition occurs when a person's blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes
Hormonal changes during pregnancy may affect the ability of insulin to work properly. The condition, which is called gestational diabetes, occurs in about 4% of all pregnancies.
Pregnant women who have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes are those aged over 25 years, is above the normal weight before pregnancy, have a family history of diabetes, or Hispanic, black, Native American, or Asian.
Checking for gestational diabetes can be done during pregnancy to reduce the rehearsal of maternal complications and the unborn fetus.
Normally, blood sugar levels return to normal within six weeks after giving birth. However, women who have had gestational diabetes have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
When someone is having type 2 diabetes, the body continues to produce insulin, although the production of insulin by the body can significantly decrease over time. The pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body is unable to recognize the insulin and use it properly. When there is not enough insulin or does not use insulin properly, glucose cannot be distributed into body cells to be used as energy and will accumulate in the blood.
More than 25 million Americans have diabetes, and most of them have type 2 diabetes Most cases is preventable, but many also are complications associated with diabetes such as blindness, non-traumatic amputation, and chronic renal failure. Type 2 diabetes usually occurs in people over the age of 40 who are overweight but can occur in people who are not overweight. Diabetes type 2 may also occur in children who are obese.
Some people can manage their type 2 diabetes to control their weight, diet, and exercise regularly. Besides, it can also be assisted with diabetes pills that help the body to use insulin better or it could be on insulin injections.
often times, the doctor can detect the possibility of type 2 diabetes before the condition actually occurs. Often referred to as pre-diabetes, this condition occurs when a person's blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes
Hormonal changes during pregnancy may affect the ability of insulin to work properly. The condition, which is called gestational diabetes, occurs in about 4% of all pregnancies.
Pregnant women who have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes are those aged over 25 years, is above the normal weight before pregnancy, have a family history of diabetes, or Hispanic, black, Native American, or Asian.
Checking for gestational diabetes can be done during pregnancy to reduce the rehearsal of maternal complications and the unborn fetus.
Normally, blood sugar levels return to normal within six weeks after giving birth. However, women who have had gestational diabetes have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
- Always feel thirsty
- Feel hungry even after eating
- dry mouth
- Frequent urination
- Weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry)
- Fatigue (weak, tired feeling)
- blurred vision
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes may be the same as those listed above. Most often, there are no symptoms or gradual development of the above symptoms. Other symptoms may include:
- Wounds take longer to heal
- Itching of the skin (usually in the vaginal area or groin)
- fungal infections
- Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet
- Impotence or erectile dysfunction
In gestational diabetes, often there are no symptoms. But if there is, then the symptoms include:
- Always feel thirsty
- Feeling hungry
- Frequent urination
- blurred vision
Pregnancy causes most women need to urinate more frequently and feel hungry, so having these symptoms does not always mean that you have gestational diabetes. But it is important to be tested because high blood sugar can cause problems for mother and baby.How Is Diabetes Treated?Diabetes can not be cured but can be treated and controlled. The goal of diabetes management is to:- Keeping your blood sugar levels by balancing food intake with diabetes medications and
physical activity.
- Keeping blood cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in order to always normal
- Controlling blood pressure. Keep your blood pressure below 130/80You hold the key to managing diabetes. Consult with your doctor to develop diabetes treatment plan that will guide you in:
A balanced diet
exercise regularly
Take medications, if prescribed
Monitoring of blood glucose and blood pressure levels at home
Conduct laboratory tests when neededRemember: What you do at home every day affect your blood sugar more than what doctors can give every few months for your examination.
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