Diabetes Type2 Symptoms

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Diabetes Type 2 Symptoms Diabetes Type 2 Symptoms When Diabetes Type 2 Symptoms occurs in your body, it is unable to move the glucose out of the bloodstream; therefore testing is necessary to measure the amount of glucose present in the blood. The first test is to detect if glucose is in your urine. If glucose is found to be present in the urine this means that the blood glucose levels are high enough to go through the kidneys. Glucose can appear in the urine for other reasons so it is advisable to have followed-up diabetic testing and a blood test to confirm or rule out the disease.

There are common symptoms you should not ignore: Unexplained weight loss you are unable to process the calories you consume. Losing sugar and water in the urine can be a contributory factor to weight loss. Excessive thirst develops high blood sugar levels where the body tries to compensate and dilute the blood to translate to the brain that you are thirsty Excessive Urination is another way of your body to get rid of extra glucose in your system which can lead to dehydration. Exhaustion you are always tired, the diabetes triggers a more severe weariness Constant Hunger your body increases the food intake because the cells are unable to get the sugar which is to be transformed into energy. People with diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2 have similar symptoms as mentioned before. Diabetes Type 2 Symptomsmay be less obvious. Diabetes type 1 can develop very quickly in a period of days or weeks. In contrast, diabetes type 2 gradually develops. Diabetes diagnosis is only known several years after its actual origin. The hardest symptoms is when you have a wound, it heals slowly along with infections that are not remedied easily and can attribute to ulcers and loss of limbs.

When you are taking diabetic medication tablets or the insulin dose is too high, too much glucose can be moved out of your bloodstream. It normally results in low blood sugar levels that can lead to a condition called hypoglycaemia. The main symptoms are: Sweating Tingling lips Faintness or shaking Nausea Hunger Irritability You should try to control hypoglycaemia or it can lead to confusion, slurred speech and eventually unconsciousness. When blood sugar levels are too high through not enough diabetic medication tablets or insulin, you may develop hyperglycaemia. This condition has similar symptoms of diabetes and can develop but may be more severe. The main symptoms of hyperglycaemia are: Drowiness Blurred vision Dry mouth Excessive Thirst Frequent Urination It can also cause diabetic ketoacidosis which include nausea and vomiting which may lead to dehydration if left untreated. The body breaks down the fat and protein instead of glucose for energy. In so doing, there will be a build up of acids in the body and can cause a diabetic coma or eventually death.

Causes of Diabetes

Causes of Diabetes Diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't make enough or any of the hormone insulin, or when the insulin produced does not work well. Diabetes causes the level of sugar in the blood to be too high. There are two main types of diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. In Diabetes Type 1, the cells in the pancreas that make insulin are damaged, causing a severe lack of insulin. This is where the body attacks and destroys it own cells in the pancreas known as an autoimmune reaction. It is not why this happens, but a number of explanations and possible triggers of this reaction have been proposed. These include: exposure of food-borne chemical toxins; infection with a specific virus or bacteria; and exposure as a very young infant to cow's milk, where an as yet unidentified component of this triggers the autoimmune reaction in the body. However, these are only hypotheses and are by no means proven causes. Diabetes Type 2 is believed to develop when: there is simply inadequate insulin available; The receptors on cells in the body that normally respond to the action of insulin fail to be stimulated by it - this is known as insulin resistance. In response to this, more insulin may be produced, and this over-production exhausts the insulin-manufacturing cells in the pancreas; and The insulin that is available may be irregular and therefore does not work properly. Obesity, physical inactivity and increasing age are all risk factors for someone to develop Diabetes Type 2 Rarer causes of diabetes are pregnancy (gestational diabetes) any illness or disease that damages the pancreas and affects its ability to produce insulin e.g. pancreatitis. Drugs with Steroids, Dilantin and others may raise the blood sugar through a range of mechanisms. Certain drugs such as streploczocin, alloxan and thiaszide diuretics, are toxin to the beta cells of the pancreas and cause diabetes. Diabetes resulting in an insulin-dependent state is classified as Diabetes Type 2. While Diabetes Type 1 affects only between 5 to 10 per cent of the diabetic population, its effects on the body can be worse than other forms of diabetes. Diabetes Type 1 is also

known as juvenile or juvenile-onset diabetes. People in this category more commonly exhibit the typical symptoms associated with ketones present in urine and blood. Diabetes is a condition or group of diseases (rather than one disease), leading to prolonged hyperglycemic state. Diabetes Type 1 is associated with the killing of the beta cells most likely by the bodys own immune system itself goes wild, attacking the bodys own tissue and destroying the beta cells. The cells of the islets of Langerhans are inflamed, resulting from an infectious-disease process (e.g. mumps) or more commonly from an autoimmune (allergy) response. Diabetes Type 1 is much less severe (i.e., easier to control) with treatment. Until then, the outcome is a lack of available insulin.

Treatment for Diabetes Type 2 Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes The main Treatment forDiabetes Type 2 is exercise and diet. You should learn the basic skills on how to manage and avoid complications. Testing and recording of your blood sugar How to recognize and treat low and high blood sugar What to eat and when. How to take medications Take your monitor with you everywhere You can test your blood sugar (glucose) with a small device (blood sugar meter) specially designed with a needle to collect a drop of blood by pricking the finger. The results of the test can be used to adjust what you eat, activity or medications to keep blood sugar levels in a suitable range. The testing provides important information for your health care provider and identifies low and high blood sugar levels before you develop serious problems. Select healthy foods such as fruits, vegetable, starches, meats and milk products. Eat the right amount of meals at the right time. You should work personally with your dietitian to learn how much carbohydrates, protein and fat you need in your diet.

Regular exercise is extremely important, especially if you diabetes type 2 to help manage the amount of sugar in the blood, burns excess fat and calories to realize optimal weight.

The following are some exercise tips: ` Talk to your health care provider before starting an exercise program. Exercise daily at the same time if possible. Monitor blood sugar levels by testing before and after exercise. Changes in exercise intensity or duration may require modification of your diet or medication. Wear a diabetic bracelet and also carry a cellphone phone in case of emergency. Wear shoes or softwear that is designed for exercise. Drink extra fluids that do not contain sugar before, during and after exercise. Always carry a hard candy or a breakfast. Your doctor will prescribe insulin if you continue to have poor blood sugar control despite lifestyle changes and using oral medicines. Never stop your insulin or diabetes pills without consulting your doctor. Diabetic Foot Care People living with diabetes are more prone to foot problems because of damage to the nerves in your legs and feet blood vessel will decreased the ability to fight infections. Poor circulation of the blood may prevent your being able to feel pain in those parts of your body; so you could have an injury without knowing. In addition, the muscles in your feet might decrease in size and you would have trouble walking. Never walk barefoot around the house or outside. The skin on your feet might crack and develop sores. If these sore become infected, you might have to go to the hospital or have your foot amputated. When you have diabetes, it is harder for an injury to heal, so it is important to take good care of your feet. Always choose the correct shoes. Make sure your doctor check your feet at least once a year or if you notice anything that looks wrong. A person living withDiabetes Type 2 should visit the doctor on a regular basis.

Diabetes in Children Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes in children is also known as juvenile diabetes, but more commonly known as type 1 diabetes. It is the most common form of diabetes in children with ninety to ninety-five percent of carriers being under 16. Juvenile diabetes is caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin. It is an autoimmune disease, which means the bodies own defense system attacks the bodys tissues or organs. In the last 30 years the number of juvenile diabetes had increased three times over and in Europe and the US we are now seeing type 2 diabetes in children for the first time. Obesity easily explains type 2, but not why there is such a rise in type 1 diabetes inchildren. It is believed that a mixture of genetics and environmental factors are what triggers juvenile diabetes. But the majority of children dont have a family history of diabetes. The symptoms for juvenile diabetes are the same as in adults. Thirst, weight loss, fatigue, frequent urination is typical, but diabetes in children can also increase stomach pains, headaches and behavior problems. Doctors should consider the possibility of diabetes in children who have unexplained stomach pains for a few weeks, along with the typical symptoms. If you believe your child may be experiencing these symptoms you should schedule them for a thorough examination and tell your doctor what you suspect your child may have. Be sure to tell them about any and all symptoms your child may be experiencing.

Juvenile Diabetes Symptoms: the 9 Symptoms of Juvenile Diabetes in Children

Juvenile diabetes symptoms normally affect children. Another name for the symptoms of juvenile diabetes is type 1 diabetes mellitus. According to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRFI) this type of diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, adult blindness, stroke, heart attack, and nerve damage leading to amputation. One in fourteen type 1 diabetics are children. This disease destroys the beta cells in the pancreas that produces insulin. The scary thing about this chronic disease is that the symptoms occur very quickly. Children at this early age are known for having minor childhood illnesses. These minor complications may be confused with the symptoms of juvenile diabetes. These juvenile diabetes symptoms may be experienced by your child: 1. Your child may start urinating frequently. You might be looking at it innocently thinking that it is because they are very active. 2. Your child may display extreme thirst and always want juice to drink. If you think your child is drinking in excess of what they normally drink then you should check it out with their physician especially if it is combined with other symptoms. 3. Your child best friend is now the fridge and they complained about being hungry all the time and crave snacks especially sweet snacks like cake. 4. Your child may complain to you that their vision is blurred. This should not be taken lightly as it is one of the main signs of juvenile diabetes. 5. Your child may become very irritable refuse to play or be around anyone. 6. Your child may start vomiting and complain of giddiness or nausea. If this happens it is an emergency as it represents diabetic ketoacidosis and needs medical attention immediately. 7. Your child may lose weight even while drinking and eating all that food. 8. Your child may complain of being tired or fatigue. They may even refuse to play and feel sleepy all the time. 9. Your child may even fall into a coma. This situation is life threatening and needs

immediate medical care. The longer the child remains in a coma the greater the risk of brain damage or even death. The problem is that type 1 diabetes may not even be a suspect since you may not have a family history of diabetes. This is what makes it so difficult because you would not be expecting it to be diabetes. Especially since the symptoms are not very different from any other normal childhood conditions. Which child is not always hungry and want to raid the ice-cream in the fridge. Even the serious conditions of nausea and vomiting could be misdiagnosed as flu. Irritability may just be because they are not feeling well. There are other more subtle juvenile diabetes symptoms. These other symptoms of juvenile diabetes include: Vaginal itching - The older girls may experience vaginal itching. Acetone breath - Your breath may have a fruity odour, smell of acetone. If these symptoms of juvenile diabetes go untreated it will lead to severe diabetics complications with diabetic ketoacidosis being the starting point. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition in which the body receives little or no insulin. This results in energy being produced by the breakdown of fat. Whenever the body burns fat for energy the by product of this process are ketones. This excess ketones cause the blood to be acidic which could lead to diabetic coma. If you notice these signs of juvenile diabetes visit your health care team. They will confirm whether or not it is diabetes mellitus. A diagnosis can be made by blood tests to check the level of glucose in the blood. A urine test will also be done to measure the level of ketones in the urine. The diabetic tests are the only sure way to diagnosed diabetes. The earlier you visit your medical team after these symptoms the better. The earlier treatment is started the less the damage to your body. If your child is diagnosed with diabetes then there are lots of help available today to manage the disease. No cure as yet!

Diabetes Epidemic
Diabetic Epidemic
Diabetes Epidemic with obesity levels being at an all time high, the epidemic of type 2 diabetes is growing at an alarming rate, and will only get worse. Between 2001 and 2002, the diagnosis of diabetes went from 5.5 percent of Americans to an alarming 6.5 percent. in just one year! Overall, twelve million Americans have been diagnosed and another 5 million Americans have diabetes and dont know it. And yet another 12 millions are on their way to type 2 diabetes because of impaired glucose levels. Not knowing is the worst because risks of untreated diabetes puts us at a terrible risk of complications including but not limited to blindness, amputations and ultimately death. The stickler is, that type 2 diabetes is almost completely preventable. Doctors say eat less, eat better and exercise. The numbers show just how many Americans are currently overweight. Statistically, people are now living longer, and it has been on the rise for years. But this will not continue if type 2 diabetes is not put under control. We are a gluttonous society and ultimately it is affecting how we live and how long we live. And unfortunately, the diabetes epidemic is not just a US problem. It is spreading worldwide with epidemic reports in Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean. It is estimated that by 2025, the number of diabetics worldwide will rise to 380 million. And diabetes is now affecting more of the young and middle-aged population in developing countries between the ages of 40 and 59.