Diabetes Awareness

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Diabetes Awareness
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Types of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Gestational
Diabetes
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Type 1 diabetes was previously called
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or
juvenile-onset diabetes. This form of diabetes
usually strikes children and young adults,
although disease onset can occur at any age. Type
1 diabetes may account for 5 to 10 of all
diagnosed cases of diabetes. Risk factors for
type 1 diabetes may include autoimmune, genetic,
and environmental factors.
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Type 2 diabetes was previously called
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
or adult-onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes may
account for about 90 to 95 of all diagnosed
cases of diabetes. It usually begins as insulin
resistance, a disorder in which the cells do not
use insulin properly.
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Gestational diabetes is a form of glucose
intolerance that is diagnosed in some women
during pregnancy. After pregnancy, 5 to 10 of
women with gestational diabetes are found to have
type 2 diabetes. Women who have had gestational
diabetes have a 20 to 50 chance of developing
diabetes in the next 5-10 years.
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Risk Factors for Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Gestational
Diabetes
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• There are many risk factors for diabetes,
  including
• A parent, brother, or sister with diabetes
• Obesity
• Age greater than 45 years
• Some ethnic groups (particularly African
  Americans, Native Americans, Asians, Pacific
  Islanders, and Hispanic Americans)
• Gestational diabetes or delivering a baby
  weighing more than 9 pounds
• High blood pressure
• High blood levels of triglycerides or cholesterol
• Not getting enough exercise

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Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
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• Currently there is no way to prevent Type 1
  diabetes.
• Maintaining an ideal body weight and an active
  lifestyle may prevent Type 2 diabetes.
• Get Plenty of physical activity every day
• Eat a balanced, healthy diet
• Maintain a healthy weight
• See your doctor for regular check-ups

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DIABETES AWARENESS. Healthy and Wise November
20085
Valori J. New, RN