Diabetes

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Diabetes

• The journey of a thousands miles begins with a
  single step

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Types of Diabetes

• Type 1
• ? 2 most common types
• Type 2
• Gestational
• There are 18.2 million people in the United
  States, or 6.3 of the population, who have
  diabetes.

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Type 1

• Usually diagnosed in children and young adults
• Body does not produce insulin
• Used to be called juvenile diabetes
• Must use insulin injection

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Type 2

• Most common type of diabetes
• Body does not produce enough insulin or cells
  ignore insulin
• More common in African Americans, Latinos, Native
  Americans, and Asian Americans as well as aged
  population

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Gestational

• Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before
  but who have high blood sugar
• Affects about 4 of all pregnant women - about
  135,000 cases of gestational diabetes in the
  United States each year.

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Signs and Symptoms

• Frequent urination
• Excessive thirst
• Extreme hunger
• Unusual weight loss
• Increased fatigue
• Irritability
• Blurry vision

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Is Diabetes Serious?

• YES! If left untreated or improperly managed,
  diabetes can result in a variety of
  complications, including
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Eye disease
• Problems with erection (impotence)
• Nerve damage

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Treating Diabetes

• Educate yourself about diabetes
• Participate in regular physical activity
• Have a healthy diet
• Manage your weight and lifestyle
• Use of medication
• Control your blood pressure

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Testing Your Blood Sugar

• Two different tests
• 1. Finger stick healthy readings before
  meals 80-120 mg/dl at bedtime 100-140 mg/dl
• 2. Hemoglobin A1c Test

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Testing Your Diabetes - cont

• Insulin injection
• Finger stick test (meter)

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Hemoglobin A1c Test

• Test gives you a picture of your average blood
  glucose control for the past 2 to 3 months
• The results give you a good idea of how well your
  diabetes treatment plan is working.

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Summary

• Although diabetes affects over 18 million people
  in the United States there are several ways to
  control the disease and not let it take over your
  life!
• People can still lead a normal, healthy and
  active lifestyle with diabetes.
• Dont let diabetes discourage you!!