Diabetes- Symptoms, Types and Causes

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Diabetes- Symptoms, Types, and Causes
When blood glucose is excessively high, it leads
to diabetes. The main source of energy in your
body is blood glucose, which is obtained from
the food you consume. Insulin, a hormone produced
by the pancreas, helps glucose from the food
enter your cells so it can be used for energy.
Insulin is sometimes not produced or used well
by your body. How many Diabetes types are
there? Type 1 diabetes- Type 1 is caused by an
auto-immune reaction, which stops your body from
making insulin. Nearly 5- 10 of individuals are
affected by type 1 diabetes. The majority of
cases occur in children, teens, and young
adults. You have to take insulin daily if you
have type 1 diabetes. Its prevention is still
unknown. Type 2 diabetes- Type 2 diabetes is
caused when your body doesn't use insulin well.
About 95 population has type 2 diabetes.
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Symptoms may not be visible at all. Usually, it's
diagnosed in adults. Healthy lifestyles can
prevent type 2 diabetes. Pre-diabetes and
gestational diabetes are potentially reversible
diabetes conditions.
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• Gestational Diabetes
• Pregnant women who never had diabetes can develop
  gestational diabetes due to hormonal changes
  during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes usually
  disappears after birth. But increases your risk
  to develop type 2 diabetes later.
• Your blood sugar levels are higher than normal in
  prediabetes, but not high as it is considered
  for type 2 diabetes.
• Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
• Symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes include
• Increased thirst
• Frequent urination
• Extreme hunger
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Frequent Infection
• Blurred visions
• Women with gestational diabetes dont show any
  symptoms. In some women, frequent thirst or
  urination may occur.
• Risk Factors of Diabetes
• Type 1 Risk Factors
• Your chances of type1 diabetes increase if
  someone from your family has diabetes.Type 2
  Risk Factors
• The risk factors experienced in type 2 diabetes
  are

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• High BP
• Low HDL cholesterol
• Obesity
• Depression
• Have prediabetes
• Stress and sleep disturbances are one of the
  common causes which raise your risk of type2
  diabetes.Gestational Diabetes Risk Factor
• Your chances of gestational increase if you
• Are overweight
• Are above 25yrs of age
• Have type 2 diabetes family history
• Have PCOS
• Pregnant with gestational diabetes in the past

• What Complications Can Diabetes Cause?
• Diabetes-related complications include the
  following
• Heart stroke or heart attack
• Vision loss
• Hearing loss
• Dementia

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• Frequent infection and sores
• Depression
• Skin infections
• Gestational Diabetes - Mothers are at the risk of
  developing type 2 diabetes and high BP. There is
  also the possibility that she will
• require a cesarean delivery. Babies can affect in
  the following ways
• Premature birth
• Jaundice
• Low blood sugar
• Higher than normal weight
• Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
• Insulin Treatment- There are several insulin
  injections available depending on how quickly
  insulin works and how long its effects last
• Rapid-acting insulin works within 15mins and
  lasts for 3 to 4hrs Short-acting insulin works
  within 30mins and lasts for 6 to 8hrs.
• Intermediate-acting insulin works within 1-2 hrs
  and lasts for 12 to 18 hrs Long-acting insulin
  works within a few hours and lasts a day or
  longer.
• Because different parts of the body absorb
  insulin at various rates, the position of each
  injection is crucial. The abdominal region, for
  instance, delivers insulin quickly. During a
  clinical trial on humans, verapamil, an existing
  blood pressure drug, was found to be beneficial
  for patients with diabetes. Yet, FDA has not
  approved verapamil to treat diabetes.
• Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
• Healthy Lifestyle You can prevent type 2 diabetes
  by making healthy changes in your diet and
  lifestyle.
• Reduce your carb intake

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• What Medications are used for Diabetes?
• There are various drugs available that reduce
  your sugar levels such as Biguanides, DPP-4
  inhibitors, and alpha-glucosidase
• inhibitors.
• In Gestational Diabetes- women need to check
  blood sugar levels frequently.
• Your blood sugar levels are affected by emotional
  stress. So, in order to manage diabetes
  effectively, you must learn to relax.
• Q. Is diabetes curable?
• Despite the fact that there is no cure for
  diabetes, it can be managed and in certain
  cases, remission can occur.
• Drink more water
• Get enough sleep
• Eat a healthy diabetic diet
• Do exercise
• Manage your weight
• Manage stress level
• Q. Which diabetes is more dangerous? Type 1 or
  Type 2? Although both are dangerous if not
  managed properly. Still, type 1 diabetes is
  worse. You may need long-term insulin therapy.
  Type 2 can be reversed by healthy changes in
  lifestyle.
• Q. How do you stay healthy with diabetes?
• Exercise regularly

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