Diabetes as we all know is one of the world's number one leading cause of mortality. From time to time, many have been diagnosed with this type of disorder and it is sad to know that some are diagnosed only when it is already too late. It does not necessarily mean that when we feel we are healthy, we will no longer visit the hospital for check up. Exercising and living a healthy lifestyle is true but it is not enough. We should include in our priorities visiting the hospital and have ourselves checked up that way we will know if everything in our body is perfectly normal or is functioning well.
The problem with some people is that they are too lazy and stubborn to have themselves checked by the doctor. Sometimes, fear is what keeps them away from visiting the hospitals. Fear of hearing the diagnosis, fear of seeing needles and hospital stuff, and fear of seeing blood is the top most feared by many. How are we ever going to find out if we have a disease like diabetes if we constantly wrap ourselves in fear? As much as possible, we should take away that fear and become very alert when it comes to proper care of our bodies.
Talking back about diabetes, this disease will give us more fear if it is left untreated. Which is more fearful, suffering the different symptoms of diabetes or visiting the nearest hospital? We need to have a brief background on the different types of diabetes and its symptoms that way we will be able to evaluate ourselves if we have experienced such symptoms.
Firstly, this disease has different types. There is Type I, Type II, and Gestational diabetes. When we talk about Type I, it is an autoimmune disease. Researchers still do not understand why the body's own immune system attacks other cells in the body. This type may be acquired due to different environmental factors and viruses. If one has type I, the he needs to take insulin medications daily. Symptoms of this type usually occur over a short period of time. Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent visit to the comfort room, hunger, weight loss, blurring of vision and easy fatigability. If left untreated, it may lead to diabetic coma.
Type 2 is the most common diagnosis in any part of the world. This form is common among those who are obese, individuals at old age, history of gestational diabetes, and a family history of the disease. Symptoms include nausea, frequent urination, thirst, infections, and poor wound healing. It can be treated by having a strict diet, exercise. Insulin may be required when the disease has already progresses.
And the last which is Gestational diabetes is the one which occurs during pregnancy. This is diagnosed through undergoing oral glucose tolerance test. The obese, and those who are pregnant at an old age are at risk for developing the disease. Treatment includes dietary changes, daily exercise and self care.
If you do wish to live long, it is best that you become a health advocate and think of ways in order to keep yourself away from illnesses. Early detection will save you and give you a longer life.
The problem with some people is that they are too lazy and stubborn to have themselves checked by the doctor. Sometimes, fear is what keeps them away from visiting the hospitals. Fear of hearing the diagnosis, fear of seeing needles and hospital stuff, and fear of seeing blood is the top most feared by many. How are we ever going to find out if we have a disease like diabetes if we constantly wrap ourselves in fear? As much as possible, we should take away that fear and become very alert when it comes to proper care of our bodies.
Talking back about diabetes, this disease will give us more fear if it is left untreated. Which is more fearful, suffering the different symptoms of diabetes or visiting the nearest hospital? We need to have a brief background on the different types of diabetes and its symptoms that way we will be able to evaluate ourselves if we have experienced such symptoms.
Firstly, this disease has different types. There is Type I, Type II, and Gestational diabetes. When we talk about Type I, it is an autoimmune disease. Researchers still do not understand why the body's own immune system attacks other cells in the body. This type may be acquired due to different environmental factors and viruses. If one has type I, the he needs to take insulin medications daily. Symptoms of this type usually occur over a short period of time. Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent visit to the comfort room, hunger, weight loss, blurring of vision and easy fatigability. If left untreated, it may lead to diabetic coma.
Type 2 is the most common diagnosis in any part of the world. This form is common among those who are obese, individuals at old age, history of gestational diabetes, and a family history of the disease. Symptoms include nausea, frequent urination, thirst, infections, and poor wound healing. It can be treated by having a strict diet, exercise. Insulin may be required when the disease has already progresses.
And the last which is Gestational diabetes is the one which occurs during pregnancy. This is diagnosed through undergoing oral glucose tolerance test. The obese, and those who are pregnant at an old age are at risk for developing the disease. Treatment includes dietary changes, daily exercise and self care.
If you do wish to live long, it is best that you become a health advocate and think of ways in order to keep yourself away from illnesses. Early detection will save you and give you a longer life.
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