Diabetes : high blood sugar

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Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world. It is a metabolic disease characterised by a high concentration of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

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Results from a complete lack of insulin as a result of the destruction of the cells in the pancreas that are responsible for insulin secretion.

2 Types of Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes:

It occurs when the pancreas still produces insulin, but the insulin fails to do its job: to introduce glucose into the body’s cells.

2 Types of Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes:

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Symptoms of Diabetes

Increases amount of fluid through urine

Great thirst and dry mouth

Weakness , fatigue and hunger.

Weight Loss

Sensation disorders in the limbs.

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Diabetes in first degree relatives, Autoimmune diseases, vitamin D deficiency etc.

Risk Factor

Type 1 Diabetes:

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Overweight, Lack of physical activity, – High blood pressure, Hyperlipidemia etc.

Risk Factor

Type 2 Diabetes:

How do you diagnose?

The fasting blood glucose level is 126 milligrams or more

Two hours after eat,  glucose level is 200 milligrams or more

Impaired Fasting Glucose 125 milligrams

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Treatment of diabetes is prevention. you can prevent diabetes or at least postpone it for many years by healthy lifestyle.

How is diabetes treated ?

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Atherosclerosis(stroke), Retinopathy(damage to blood vessels in the retina), Kidney failure, Nerve damage etc.

Complications