Diabetes is deadly disease, it has now become very common disease and teenagers are too victims of it. Diabetes is a condition when there are high blood sugar levels in the blood, this due to stop in insulin production by the beta cells of pancreas or the cells not reacting with insulin produced.
The former condition is known as type 1 diabetes and later condition is commonly known as type 2 diabetes. In type 1 beta cells are destroyed by autoimmune system of the body. Using genetic therapy we can stop autoimmune system of the body destroying beta cells of pancreas. It is now common among young adults and teenagers. It is also known as juvenile diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is common among people who above 40 years of age. It is also known as adult onset diabetes.
Another important type of diabetes is gestational diabetes. It is to women, it occurs generally in second phase of pregnancy. It may till the delivery, if proper care is taken by the mother during pregnancy by following necessary medications. On the other hand if ignored it leads to type 2 diabetes. Women with gestational diabetes are at risk of having large babies.
Diabetes is generally diagnosed by Urine and Blood tests. Urine test shows glucose in urine and blood test is of three types in all the three types the blood glucose level is above the normal level.
The most common signs and symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, frequent urination, numbness in feet, blurry vision. Diabetes also leads to other severe complications if it is left untreated. It leads to strokes and heart attacks.
A diabetic person needs to take diet which is rich in fiber content and healthy food. Eating vegetables raw is a good option. Examples of vegetables rich in fiber are Bitter gourd, onion, barley, amla, cinnamon, sweet potato.
Things that a diabetic person should avoid includes junk food which includes fast food items, cut down intake of simple carbohydrates, food containing sugar content or artificial sweets. This all make diabetes more worse.
Type 1 diabetic persons need to take insulin doses or injections to maintain their blood sugar levels to normal. Type 2 diabetic people can control and avoid diabetes by taking proper diet and involving themselves in physical routines. Physical activities include running, jogging, skipping and swimming. These all makes a person fit and keep him/her from diseases and look better.
The former condition is known as type 1 diabetes and later condition is commonly known as type 2 diabetes. In type 1 beta cells are destroyed by autoimmune system of the body. Using genetic therapy we can stop autoimmune system of the body destroying beta cells of pancreas. It is now common among young adults and teenagers. It is also known as juvenile diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is common among people who above 40 years of age. It is also known as adult onset diabetes.
Another important type of diabetes is gestational diabetes. It is to women, it occurs generally in second phase of pregnancy. It may till the delivery, if proper care is taken by the mother during pregnancy by following necessary medications. On the other hand if ignored it leads to type 2 diabetes. Women with gestational diabetes are at risk of having large babies.
Diabetes is generally diagnosed by Urine and Blood tests. Urine test shows glucose in urine and blood test is of three types in all the three types the blood glucose level is above the normal level.
The most common signs and symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, frequent urination, numbness in feet, blurry vision. Diabetes also leads to other severe complications if it is left untreated. It leads to strokes and heart attacks.
A diabetic person needs to take diet which is rich in fiber content and healthy food. Eating vegetables raw is a good option. Examples of vegetables rich in fiber are Bitter gourd, onion, barley, amla, cinnamon, sweet potato.
Things that a diabetic person should avoid includes junk food which includes fast food items, cut down intake of simple carbohydrates, food containing sugar content or artificial sweets. This all make diabetes more worse.
Type 1 diabetic persons need to take insulin doses or injections to maintain their blood sugar levels to normal. Type 2 diabetic people can control and avoid diabetes by taking proper diet and involving themselves in physical routines. Physical activities include running, jogging, skipping and swimming. These all makes a person fit and keep him/her from diseases and look better.
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