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ALL ABOUT DIABETES
WHAT IS DIABETES
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is necessary to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy. Insulin is a hormone which regulates the metobolism in one's body.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes symptoms are
- extreme thurst
- extreme hunger
- frequent urination
- losing weight without trying
TYPE 1 DIABETES IN DETAIL
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is the lack of making a very important hormone in your body called insulin. Insulin is created in the pancreas which steadies one's metabolism. Type 1 diabetic's cells which normally defend our body become traitors and start destrying what they are made to protect, insulin.
How Can I Prevent Type 1 Diabetes?
Right now there is no way to prevent diabetes. :(
How Is Type 1 Diabetes treated?
Regular injections of insulin are given once or several times a day.
Another way to treat diabetes is by getting exercise and staying active thrughout the day. Diabetes can become substantially worse depending on your weight. It is important to keep a steady weight.
What Can Happen In The Long Run?
In the long run, diabetes doesn't have to affect your life alot. By using proper treatment and keeping your blood pressure level to an average suffer few complications.
TYPE 2 DIABETES IN DETAIL
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin.
How Can I Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
I'm sorry but there is no way to prevent type 2 diabetes. :(
How Is Type 2 Diabetes Treated?
Type 2 diabetes is treated by regular excercise, eating a healthy balanced diet, taking medications prescribed to you and monitoring blood sugar levels regularly.
What Can Happen In The Long Run?
Type 2 diabetes increases chances of some serious diseases. Heart disease and stroke are two diseases which can be caused by diabetes. Kidney disease, blindness, nerve damage, foot complications, skin problems and depression are the other main diseases which risks are increased because of diabetes.
BIBLIOGRPAHY
www.glucobetic.com/understandingdiabetes.asp
www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes.jsp
www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes.jsp
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