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Diabetes - A Threat You Can Control!

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What is Diabetes or Diabetes Mellitus?

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of glucose (sugar) metabolism caused by inadequate production or use of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that allows sugar (glucose) to enter body cells, where it is used for energy. It also helps the body store extra sugar in muscle, fat, and liver cells where it can be released and used for energy when needed. Diabetes develops if the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use insulin properly. Most of the food we eat are converted into glucose or sugar for our bodies to use for energy.

What is type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disease that occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin. Insulin lets blood sugar also known as glucose enter the body's cells, where it is used for energy. Lack of insulin results in the inability to metabolize glucose, this cause the amount of sugar in the blood rises above a safe level, resulting to a condition known as Hypoglycemia. Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and nerves throughout your body and increase your risk of eye, heart, blood vessel, nerve, and kidney diseases. If your blood sugar level becomes very high, a life-threatening chemical imbalance (diabetic ketoacidosis) can develop.

Hypoglycemia or High Blood Sugar is a condition of excessive amount of sugar that circulates in the blood plasma. The symptoms of hypoglycemia include weakness, shakiness, nervousness, anxiety, fainting, dehydration, unexplained weight loss and dizziness. Hypoglycemia is the result of excess of insulin, due either to an overdose of insulin hormone in the case of a person with diabetes mellitus or to the body's overproduction of insulin. The lack of Insulin results in the inability to metabolize glucose and the capacity to store up glycogen, a form of glucose.

Type 1 Diabetes is also referred to as juvenile diabetes and/or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). It is referred to as juvenile diabetes because it often develops in children and young adults and also insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) because insulin injections must be taken daily respectively.

About 5% to 10% of all people with diabetes have type 1.Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes; other forms of the disease include gestational and secondary diabetes.

What are the symptoms?

The following are the symptoms and occasionally, some people notice symptoms after an illness, such as the flu. They may think the diabetes symptoms are related to the flu and not seek medical care early.

The symptoms of diabetes are

° Being very thirsty
° Urinating often
° Feeling very hungry or tired
° Losing weight without trying
° Having sores that heal slowly
° Having dry, itchy skin
° Hosing the feeling in your feet or having tingling in your feet
° Having blurry eyesight
° Loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
° A strong, fruity breath odor (similar to nail polish remover or acetone).
° Fast and shallow breathing.

How is it treated?

Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes focuses on keeping blood sugar levels within a target range. Treatment requires:

° Taking daily insulin injections.
° Proper Weight management
° Eating a healthy diet that spreads carbohydrate throughout the day.
° Monitoring blood sugar levels at home.
° Getting regular exercise.

There are a range of health and weight management programs that provides Cellular Nutrition through a complete nutritional program that includes all of the essential micro-nutrients, eating a balanced diet and avoiding the excesses known to be harmful in the marketplace. Consult with your physician or dietician to recommend the appropriate program that meets your needs.

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