Type 1 Diabetes
In this type of diabetes the pancreas does not produce insulin or produces too little. Although the exact causes are still unknown actually, scientists know that the own body’s defense system (immune system) attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells (beta cells) and these can not produce more insulin. This usually occurs in children and young people, so it is also known as juvenile diabetes.
Because insulin is necessary for living, people with type 1 diabetes must inject insulin daily to metabolize the food they eat, that’s why I also called insulin-dependent diabetes.
Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes
If you notice one or more of these symptoms in a row, you should see your doctor, this could determine by a simple test if you have diabetes.
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes usually come on suddenly and include:
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-Frequent urination, and in large quantities.
-Excessive thirst.
-Excessive hunger all the time.
Sudden weight-loss without apparent cause.
“Weakness, drowsiness.
“Sudden changes in vision, or blurred vision.
-Nausea and vomiting.
-Diabetes Type 2 (non insulin dependent)
In this type of diabetes the pancreas produces insulin, but for some reason, the body can not use it properly, so even though there is adequate quantities of insulin, glucose levels in blood are not normal. Fortunately, in many cases of type 2 diabetes can be treated with an appropriate weight control (many Type 2 diabetics are overweight), proper diet, reduced sugar intake and exercise, among other cases will also require treatment with oral medications and in more severe cases may even require insulin. Type 2 diabetes is also known as “adult diabetes” because it usually occurs in people over 40 years, but lately has increased the number of cases in adolescents and children.
This type of diabetes usually also occurs in overweight, the likelihood of type 2 diabetes doubles with every 20% of excess weight. It is believed that excess body fat, reduces the effective role of insulin.
1.2.1 Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
If you notice one or more of these symptoms in a row, you should see your doctor, this could determine by a simple test, if you have diabetes. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes, usually appear gradually and include:
Frequent urination, and in large quantities.
Excessive thirst.
Excessive hunger all the time.
Feeling tired.
Sudden changes in vision, or blurred vision.
Nausea and vomiting.
Frequent, usually on the gums or urine.
Tingling, numbness in hands and feet.
Itchy skin and genitals.
Cuts and wounds slow to heal.
Dry skin.
Type 2 diabetes (non insulin dependent), may go unnoticed for many years, and in some cases is diagnosed when irreversible damage has occurred in the body. It is therefore advisable that all persons shall conduct a blood glucose test at least once a year.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is diabetes
s that occurs in women during pregnancy and usually disappears after delivery. Hormonal changes during pregnancy mean that in some cases the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin. This type of diabetes usually goes unnoticed, so it is very important that all pregnant women be made a blood test to establish whether your blood sugar (glucose) is normal and to be very well evaluated throughout pregnancy.
Treatment for this type of diabetes can be anything from diet, to insulin injections. Women who have diabetes in their families are more likely to have gestational diabetes.
Other risk factors are:
Being overweight
Having had a baby weighing more than 4 kilos at birth.
Having more than 25 years.
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Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes treatment aims, do what the body should perform normally, ie, maintain the proper balance of insulin and glucose in the blood.
How is diabetes controlled?
Diabetes is controlled by maintaining levels of blood glucose as close to normal ranges (70-110 mg / dl) as possible at any time of day (both fasting and after meals). The basic elements of control of diabetes are:
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Medication.
- Insulin
- Oral Medicines
Regimen.
Exercise plan.