Nowadays, more and more people are suffering from diabetes because of their lifestyle.
Diabetes is a condition wherein the body produces too little insulin, is resistant to insulin, or both.
Insulin is a hormone that is produced in every person's pancreas and it helps regulate and individuals blood sugar.
Sugar is vital in our diet because it is converted to glucose which is used by the body for energy.
The body makes use of glucose with the help of insulin that is produced in the liver.
The insulin assists the passage of glucose from the bloodstream into the different parts of the body.
Hence when there is low insulin or when the body does not respond to the hormone the body cannot utilize glucose.
There are 3 major types of diabetes: • Type I - This type is usually diagnosed in childhood.
People with type I diabetes produces less or no insulin at all.
So they are given regular insulin shots to prevent untoward problems.
This type of diabetes is often caused by an autoimmune disease or it could be hereditary.
• Type II - It is the most common type of diabetes and normally happens in adulthood but due to our lifestyle, there are younger individuals who suffer from this type.
This is typically caused by obesity or lack of exercise.
• Gestational diabetes - This occurs during pregnancy when one develops high glucose level.
High blood glucose levels result to the following symptoms: • Blurry vision • Excessive thirst • Fatigue • Hunger • Frequent urination • Weight loss The main goal for the treatment of diabetes is to prolong life and to reduce symptoms hence for those who are newly diagnosed with diabetes, it is crucial for you to go to the hospital and consult with your doctor so proper assessment can be done.
Treatment for diabetes includes education, exercise and proper diet.
It is important for one who is suffering with diabetes to understand the factors which lead to the development of diabetes.
He should also know the underlying cause of the symptoms he is experiencing.
The importance of exercise and proper diet should be stressed so he will comply with the doctor's recommendation.
Exercise is important to regulate the person's blood sugar level and blood pressure.
As with the diet, one should first consult a doctor so you will learn how much fat, protein, carbohydrates, etc.
you should take.
There may be different recommendation for each particular type of diabetes