What is Diabetes

A person is said to suffer from diabetes if the glucose in blood don't move into the cells and is retained in the blood. “Glucose, which is present in blood, is produced by liver with the help of the food we eat.” The level of glucose in the body is regulated by insulin. Insulin is produced by pancreas. It is the insulin that helps absorption of blood into liver, muscle and the other areas required. If the level of insulin is not satisfactory in the body, then blood glucose is moved into the areas where it’s required. The presence of unabsorbed blood sugar results in the harmful exposure of high glucose level to other organs of the body.

What are the different types of diabetes?

There are broadly three types of Diabetes out of which a person can be susceptible to either one of them viz. Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body doesn't produce insulin or produces very little insulin levels to help regulate the blood sugar level. Type 2 diabetes can occur when the body is partially or completely unable to use the insulin secreted by the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes is also termed as insulin resistance due to which the body tries to overcome glucose deficiency by secreting more and more insulin. Gestational diabetes is the third type of diabetes. Overweight pregnant women are susceptible to gestational diabetes as this type of diabetes has great chances of occurrence during the second trimester of pregnancy.

What body parts are affected by diabetes?

Once a person gets affected to diabetes, a lot of care needs to be taken as other organs and body parts are prone to catch infection or get damaged and create further complications. Some of the possible effects on other parts of the body due to diabetes are damage to retina in eyes, kidney failure, gangrene, heart attack, hypoglycemia/ low blood sugar. <.p>

What are the causes of diabetes?

The major causes of diabetes are genetic factors especially if there is family history of this disease or even if both the parents have diabetes their offspring’s have 50 percent risk of acquiring this disease later in life. People suffering with high blood pressure are also at the risk. Even people who are overweight and obese along with lack of physical activity, alcohol consumers and people with high consumption of carbohydrates fall under the high risk categories.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Those who fall under the high risk category should lookout for symptoms in the lifestyle so that there ailments can be diagnosed and treated immediately on time. Some of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes are nausea, vomiting and dehydration. Some doctors also say type 1 diabetes is also linked to any previous sickness or injury. Hypoglycemia, Obesity, improper functioning of kidney eyes or heart are some symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Other major symptoms to look out for are fatigue, restlessness, sudden weight loss, overeating, excessive thirst, and frequent urination, poor resistance of infectious, lethargy, high blood sugar, hypoglycemia and sudden poor vision.

How to prevent diabetes?

Treating diabetes requires special care and attention but it’s much easier to prevent it as it’s always quoted, “Prevention is better than cure”. Just by bringing certain changes and improvements in your daily routine and lifestyle would work wonders on your health. If you have a family history of diabetes then regularly consult doctor. Consume a well balanced diet and have regular exercise. Quit smoking and consumption of alcohol. Drink plenty of water and keep a constant check and control your level of blood pressure and cholesterol. If you suffer from this disease then be cautious from catching any infection in your body and limbs and pursue medical assistance whenever required to always be on the safer side.