Important naturally occurring peptide hormone- Insulin, is produced by beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin acts as a fuel in the body to convert glucose into energy, by absorbing glucose into the cells and help to keep blood sugar levels normal.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when pancreas does not function properly, or no longer produces or makes a good amount of insulin in body. High glucose levels affect and damage various organs and tissues of the body.
Types
Type 1 Diabetes – It is a type of an autoimmune disease, where pancreas does not produce insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes- A type of chronic disease, where body does not use insulin.
Type 3 Diabetes- It is called as Gestational Diabetes, when insulin is less effective during pregnancy.
Risk factors
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Family history
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Environmental factors
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Increasing age
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Unhealthy eating, poor nutrition
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Lack of exercise
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Overweight
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High BP
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Exposure to some viral infections
Sign and Symptoms
Warning signs in diabetes are:
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Frequent urination
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Weight loss
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Lack of energy
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Excessive thirst
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Blurred vision
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Slow wound healing
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Tiredness
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Vomiting and stomach pain
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Abdominal obesity
Seek the medical attention, if you see these signs and symptoms
These symptoms can be mild or absent in type 2 diabetes.
Reduce your risks
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Weight loss improves insulin resistance and reduce hypertension
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Swimming
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Cycling
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Dancing
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Brisk dancing
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Maintain sleeping patterns and duration
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Stress and depression
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Quit smoking and alcohol
30 minutes of exercise a day can reduce risk of diabetes
Interesting Facts
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Type 2 diabetes is much more common than Type 1 diabetes and accounts for around 90% of all diabetes worldwide.
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Type 3 diabetes or gestational diabetes is characterized by hyperglycemia, or raised blood sugar, which is first recognized during pregnancy.
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Although people may live for years with diabetes, their cause of death recorded is heart disease or kidney failure.
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80% of diabetes death are now found in developing countries.
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Lack of awareness and health service in diabetic patients can lead to complications such as blindness, amputation and kidney failure.
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70% of Type 2 diabetes risk can be reduced by healthy eating habits and physical exercise.
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Type 1 diabetes, it cannot be prevented. Healthy life is an important part of effective management of the disease.
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Diabetes in children have increased worldwide.
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Diabetes can be prevented. Healthy lifestyle like eating habits and physical exercise is an important part of managing all types of diabetes.
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