Diabetes is a life threatening disease. If not treated properly and if proper is not taken, then diabetes can lead to many complications affecting various organs.
If left untreated, diabetes mellitus may cause life-threatening complications. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the most common types of diabetes can affect the brain, heart, kidney and nerves. These types of diabetes if not treated properly can lead to hart diseases, blindness and renal failure. Diabetes can lead to the blockade of tiny blood vessels in the eye, which results in blindness.
In diabetic patients, diabetes leads to nephropathy that is the inability to filter toxins from the blood stream. Diabetes can lead to the blockade of blood vessels, which results in various cardio problems, blood pressure and stroke. People who are diabetic are more liable to heart diseases.
Well, Type 1 diabetes, which is more dangerous, can lead to diabetic coma, a state of unconsciousness.
Diabetes can cause numbness, a state where a person does not have any feelings. There are also complications related to pregnancy.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Type 2 diabetes; the most common one
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. Also called Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM), Type 2 diabetes is seen mostly in people who are above 40. Type 2 Diabetes is a condition, in which the cells do not respond to the insulin produced, which means that the glucose level will become higher in the blood.
Well, type 12 diabetes is not detected that easy as the symptoms are very mild. If a person has a cut and takes longer time to heal, then he could have Type 2 diabetes. Fatigue, weight loss, vision problems are other symptoms of Type 2 diabetes.
Then what are the causes of Type 2 diabetes? Hereditary is considered to be a major factor in Type 2 diabetes. It is said that one in three children in family, brothers and sisters are liable to this Type 2 diabetes. Another cause is obesity.
Well, type 12 diabetes is not detected that easy as the symptoms are very mild. If a person has a cut and takes longer time to heal, then he could have Type 2 diabetes. Fatigue, weight loss, vision problems are other symptoms of Type 2 diabetes.
Then what are the causes of Type 2 diabetes? Hereditary is considered to be a major factor in Type 2 diabetes. It is said that one in three children in family, brothers and sisters are liable to this Type 2 diabetes. Another cause is obesity.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is the most severe dangerous one, which leads to many complications like hart failure, stroke, kidney and nerve problems.
Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas produces no insulin. The insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas are affected, which restricts the production of insulin.
Type 1 diabetes is also called as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) and also Juvenile diabetes. It is seen that the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes appears between 10 to 14 years of age.
No one knows the real cause of this disease. But scientists say that it is related to genes. This type of disease is an autoimmune disease, in which the healthy tissues are attacked. Studies have shown that genetic as well as environmental factors contribute to Type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of many serious complications like heart disease, vision problems, nerve damage and kidney damage. Well, if Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed, it requires life long treatment. People with Type 1 diabetes take mainly insulin injections to control blood sugar levels.
Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas produces no insulin. The insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas are affected, which restricts the production of insulin.
Type 1 diabetes is also called as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) and also Juvenile diabetes. It is seen that the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes appears between 10 to 14 years of age.
No one knows the real cause of this disease. But scientists say that it is related to genes. This type of disease is an autoimmune disease, in which the healthy tissues are attacked. Studies have shown that genetic as well as environmental factors contribute to Type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of many serious complications like heart disease, vision problems, nerve damage and kidney damage. Well, if Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed, it requires life long treatment. People with Type 1 diabetes take mainly insulin injections to control blood sugar levels.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Diabetes: the various types
Millions of people world over are diabetic. Diabetics is a life threatening disease and if not controlled it can lead to many complications like stroke, heart ailments, kidney problems, arterial disorders, nerve damage and vision problems.
Diabetics are generally classified into two major types -- type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Then there is another one -- Gestational Diabetes – which is not that common.
The most severe form of diabetes is the type 1, a condition in which the pancreas produces no insulin. This is caused because of the damage to the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas. It is also called as juvenile diabetes.
Type 2 is the most commonly found diabetes. It is only a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce insulin in adequate quantities. This type of diabetes seldom develops before the age of 40 years.
Then there is the Gestational Diabetes, which is almost similar to Type 2 diabetes. It occurs in pregnant women whose blood sugar level rises during that period. Well, usually the Gestational diabetes, which occurs in about 2 to 6 per cent of pregnant women, disappears after pregnancy. Well, if the gestational diabetes is nor treated it can be dangerous both for the foetus and the mother.
Diabetics are generally classified into two major types -- type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Then there is another one -- Gestational Diabetes – which is not that common.
The most severe form of diabetes is the type 1, a condition in which the pancreas produces no insulin. This is caused because of the damage to the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas. It is also called as juvenile diabetes.
Type 2 is the most commonly found diabetes. It is only a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce insulin in adequate quantities. This type of diabetes seldom develops before the age of 40 years.
Then there is the Gestational Diabetes, which is almost similar to Type 2 diabetes. It occurs in pregnant women whose blood sugar level rises during that period. Well, usually the Gestational diabetes, which occurs in about 2 to 6 per cent of pregnant women, disappears after pregnancy. Well, if the gestational diabetes is nor treated it can be dangerous both for the foetus and the mother.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Diabetes: a life threatening disease
Millions of people the world over are affected with Diabetes, a life-threatening disease. Dangerous if not controlled, Diabetes can bring in many complications like heart disease, stroke, kidney function, arterial disease, nerve damage and vision problems.
Diabetes is caused because of disordered metabolism. Hereditary and environmental causes are attributed to diabetes, in which the metabolism and sugar level in the body is disrupted from performing its normal functions.
People with diabetes have high glucose blood levels, as insulin, which maintains the blood glucose levels, does not function normally. It is also said that when the body fails to produce insulin, the result is diabetes.
Normally there are two types of diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2. Another type of diabetes -- Gestational diabetes – is seen during pregnancy.
The most common type of diabetes is the Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body makes insulin but not enough. It is also called Insulin resistance as the cells show reluctance to let in insulin. Exercising properly and maintaining healthy eating habits can prevent this type of diseases.
The Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which insulin is simply not available. Here
the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are infected. Type 1 diabetes, also called immune-mediated diabetes, is more serious and increases the risk for several life-threatening illnesses including heart disease, stroke, renal failure, hypertension, blindness, and nerve damage.
Gestational diabetes is what is caused when blood sugar levels rise during pregnancy. Women with gestational diabetes run the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes at any time after the infant is born.
Diabetes is life threatening as it can cause the breakdown of a number of vital organs. Whether diabetes one has, be it type 1, type 2 or gestational, only maintaining a healthy life style can save from further complications.
Diabetes is caused because of disordered metabolism. Hereditary and environmental causes are attributed to diabetes, in which the metabolism and sugar level in the body is disrupted from performing its normal functions.
People with diabetes have high glucose blood levels, as insulin, which maintains the blood glucose levels, does not function normally. It is also said that when the body fails to produce insulin, the result is diabetes.
Normally there are two types of diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2. Another type of diabetes -- Gestational diabetes – is seen during pregnancy.
The most common type of diabetes is the Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body makes insulin but not enough. It is also called Insulin resistance as the cells show reluctance to let in insulin. Exercising properly and maintaining healthy eating habits can prevent this type of diseases.
The Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which insulin is simply not available. Here
the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are infected. Type 1 diabetes, also called immune-mediated diabetes, is more serious and increases the risk for several life-threatening illnesses including heart disease, stroke, renal failure, hypertension, blindness, and nerve damage.
Gestational diabetes is what is caused when blood sugar levels rise during pregnancy. Women with gestational diabetes run the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes at any time after the infant is born.
Diabetes is life threatening as it can cause the breakdown of a number of vital organs. Whether diabetes one has, be it type 1, type 2 or gestational, only maintaining a healthy life style can save from further complications.
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