Diabetes: Plain Talk About The Basics

Diabetes: Plain Talk About The Basics

by Bill Urell

Diabetes is basically a disease that interferes with the ability of our
bodies to use food for energy and growth. One thing that happens when
we digest food is that some of it is converted into glucose (sugar) that
goes into our blood stream for energy and growth. Diabetes' primary
effect is that our blood sugar glucose levels can get high. You've heard
of insulin, right? Your pancreas produces insulin. Well, insulin is the
hormone that gets the glucose (fuel) into our cells to help create energy.
If your body isn't making enough insulin or using it correctly to help this
fueling process, sugar starts to get backed up in your blood. That is not
good. Some symptoms to watch out for if you suspect diabetes are: a
loss in weight, and an increase in appetite. Feeling very thirsty and
having to urinate frequently, blurred vision, numbness in hands, feet,
arms and legs can also be early indicators of a problem. When diabetes
is caught early there are usually much better outcomes than when it is
ignored. If you suspect any possibility, please see a doctor right away.

Government statistics show diabetes as the 6th leading cause of death
in the United States.

There is a long list of complications associated with diabetes such as
blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, and blood circulation problems.
Early symptoms of diabetes may not seem too severe, or so far out of
the ordinary to cause worry. That's a problem. Most people ignore
warnings and just hope it goes away. The sad thing is that catching it
early and taking action can prevent the more serious complications of
diabetes down the road.About 95% of all cases of diabetes fall into three
different types: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and Gestational
diabetes.Type 1 diabetes is also called early onset, or juvenile diabetes. It
is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. Government statistics
state that Type 1 diabetes may account for 5% to 10% of all diagnosed
cases of diabetes. This develops when the body's immune system starts
attacking and preventing cell

s in the pancreas from producing insulin.Gestational diabetes is body
intolerance for glucose that can develop in pregnant women. It is very
important to be tested and treated for diabetes not only for mom. but for
the baby's sake also. Though gestational diabetes often passes with
pregnancy, women who develop gestational diabetes are at a very
significantly higher risk to develop type 2 diabetes later in life.Lastly,
there is Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for about 9 out of 10 cases.
There is debate over whether type 2 diabetes is hereditary or not.
Prevalent thinking is that Type 2 diabetes is most likely due to poor diet
and being overweight. About 80% of those with Type 2 diabetes are
overweight. If you are overweight and not physically active, you can be
at high risk for developing diabetes. If you have diabetes the best way to
avoid the complications of diabetes is to alter your eating and exercise
habits. A lot of the more common problems of diabetes can be avoided
by staying away from sweets and sug

ars.By becoming more fit through exercise and eating healthy, you can
avoid aggravating or accelerating problems associated with diabetes.
The worst thing you can do is ignore the changes that need to be made.
To a large extent the quality of your life living with diabetes is in your
own hands.

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