Diabetes cases were surprisingly doubled within the past ten years. Some are not aware that they are already victims of this traitor disease. There are three diabetes types namely type 1 (known as “childhood”, “juvenile” or “insulin-dependent” Diabetes), type 2 (formerly called non-insulin dependent diabetes), and gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease as a result of the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Cases are common among children and early adults. Symptoms may include excessive thirst and hunger and frequent urination, which will later result into weight loss and extreme fatigue. This condition can be considered as life threatening if not diagnosed in an early time. Individuals suffering from this, need adequate insulin supply commonly delivered thru injection. Modified diet and healthy life style would also help.
Of the three diabetes types, type 2 diabetes marks the highest in the list with roughly 90 percent of the cases. Obesity is considered as the main cause of the cases. Some factors that constitute to this are old age, family history, physical environment, and previous history of gestational diabetes. In this case, the human body refuses to use the insulin that is produced by the pancreas. Insulin is a natural enzyme, which regulate blood sugar. Symptoms include unusual thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, vision impairment, infection and slow healing and swelling of wounds. In some cases there are no symptoms that can be observed in the early stage. Strict diet and proper observation should be given to the victim.
The third one is gestational diabetes, which are experienced by pregnant women. Test shows that women having this are producing an abnormal amount of glucose in the blood during pregnancy. The situation will cause growth abnormalities and chemical imbalance to the babies. Victims have high risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy. Offspring may also ten to develop obesity and type 2 diabetes. Blood test during pregnancy should be taken to have proper medication if symptoms can be discovered.
Diabetes can be dealt with if diagnosed in an early time. There are appropriate medical procedures given knowing the three diabetes types. Awareness and advances in medicine can reduce the risk that is caused by this condition. Since this disease is incurable at this time, strong self-discipline and a strict healthy lifestyle are undoubtedly the temporary remedy one should take.
By: Tessa Watson
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Diabetes Types – What You Should Know About the Three Diabetes Types
March 29th, 2010Treating Type 2 Diabetes With Lifestyle Changes
March 7th, 2010
Diabetes type 2 is an increasingly common problem in Western Societies.
So much so, that it is estimated that 1 in 4 people in adulthood will have diabetes or prediabetes.
This is a huge proportion of people.
Yet it’s a problem that can be modified or reversed altogether with lifestyle changes.
Even if it can’t be completely reversed, lifestyle changes can make a significant improvement and will compliment medications well.
But the fact that prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (non insulin dependent diabetes) can sometimes be reversed has spurred many people to make healthy lifestyle changes and avoid the need for medications, and the health problems associated with these conditions being out of control.
So let’s have a look at the top tips for lifestyle changes to help with the treatment of diabetes type 2.
Here they are:
1. Having low GI instead of high GI foods.
This is helpful for preventing as well as treating type 2 diabetes.
There are studies now showing that consumption of a high GI drink (the study looked at soft drinks in particular) everyday increases the likelihod of developing diabetes.
In terms of treatment, low GI foods don’t spike the blood glucose levels as much as high GI foods,
For example, take leafy green vegetables instead of potatoes, have sourdough or multigrain bread instead of white bread, and have whole fruits instead of fruit juices.
2. Have lean sources of protein, not sources of protein that contain high fat.
Learn protein sources include natural yogurt, chicken (skin off), fish, tofu, and eggs.
Lean proteins are great as they give you the protein requirements without excess fat, and they also lower the GI values of foods as they slow absorption of carbs.
2. Regular aerobic exercise such as walking.
Before starting to exercise, check with your doctor in case you need to do tests to ensure that you’re safe to exercise.
Exercise helps to reduces blood sugar levels, inmproves sensitivity to insulin (so helps the cause of type 2 diabetes), reduces cholesterol levels, decreases blood pressure, and reduces stress.
In fact some studies show that exercise was as good or better than medications in treating prediabetes.
3. Weight loss.
By doing the above, you will achieve weight loss in a healthy way.
One more handy tip.
Rememebr to avoid having one or two big meals a day.
Many people do this to try to lose weight but it does the opposite. It slows your metabolism greatly and will stop you from losing weight.
Instead, have 3-5 small meals a day.
This will maintain an even blood sugar, as well as keeping your metabolism high, both very important when you want to lose weight and reverse diabetes type 2.
So there you have it.
Thes tips will help you with both weight control as well as treating diabetes naturally.
Because your blood glucose levels will be more even, you’ll feel better mentally as well. An added bonus so many people don’t realise until they experience it, and never want to go back!
So enjoy these tips and if you know of anyone else with diabetes and will benefit from these tips, why not let them know about this article?
By: Matt Hamburg
Diabetes Symptoms In Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes
February 26th, 2010
In diabetes, the symptoms can vary depending on whether a person has type one or type two diabetes.
Before diagnosis the symptoms may be more obvious, but after treatment and the glucose levels are more stabilized, diabetic symptoms will often reduce or go away.
However, type 2 diabetes can be sometimes so subtle that there are no noticeable symptoms, and hence is only diagnosed with a blood test.
In this article, let’s look at the symptoms can be present in diabetes, both type 1 (insulin dependent) and type 2 (non insulin dependent) diabetes.
The symptoms on type 1 diabetes
In type 1 or insulin dependent diabetes, the symptoms are serious and very severe when the illness starts.
The symptoms include the following:
1. Excessive thirst and excessive drinking
2. Excessive urination, otherwise known as polyuria
3. Loss of weight
4. Excessive hunger and eating. Notice how it’s a condition where despite eating more, there’s weight loss.
5. Feeling unwell, getting infections
6. And type 1 diabetes can present as diabetic ketoacidosis. In this state, the sugar levels are very high, there’s acidosis in the blood, and even collapse and coma.
So when type 1 diabetes starts, it’s a very serious condition that requires medical attention right away. Treatment is needed in type 1 diabetes and can’t be reversed with ‘lifestyle changes’.
The symptoms on type 2 diabetes
The symptoms in type 2 diabetes include the following:
1. Increased thirst and drinking
2. Increased urination
3. Recurrent infections such as skin infections eg fungal or bacterial amongst others
4. Long term complications of diabetes.
Long term consequences of diabetes include heart conditions, deteriorating eye health, kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease (blockages to arteries in eg the legs causing pain in the legs during walking), and peripheral nerve disease.
Many people at risk of type 2 diabetes are also overweight and have other associated conditions such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
So as you can see, there are various ways in which diabetes can present. In type 1 especially, the symptoms are serious and can be life threatening. It’s important to seek medical care immediately.
In type 2 diabetes, it can present with similar symptoms or sometimes more subtle symptoms.
In both cases, it’s important to seek the advice of your doctor about how to manage and treat the condition.
By: Matt Hamburg
