Diabetes Information

Diabetes Information
Diabetes is a disease that develops when the pancreas stops
making insulin. The body uses insulin to let glucose flow
into the cells, where it is used for energy or stored for
later. If the glucose, or sugar, does not move into the
cells, the sugar in the blood becomes too high and the
cells do not work properly. High blood sugar harms the
blood vessels and nerves causing problems with the eyes,
heart, feet, and kidneys.

Type 1 diabetes develops when the pancreas stops producing
insulin. It can occur at any age but typically appears in
children and young adults under age 30. That is why Type 1
is often call Juvenile diabetes. Symptoms of Type 1
diabetes can develop quickly and often first appear after
an illness, such as the flu. These early symptoms are often
overlooked. Typically, they include the following:

- Frequent urination.
- Extreme thirst.
- Increased appetite.
- Sudden unexplained weight loss.

As the blood sugar levels increase, more obvious symptoms
begin to occur. These include:

- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Fast and shallow breathing
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain; and possibly vomiting.

Early treatment and maintain proper blood sugar levels may
keep the disease from becoming worse. If not, there may be
complications from the disease. These would include the
following:

- Chest pain or shortness of breath when you exercise
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- A racing heartbeat.
- Poor circulation in the legs and feet
- Eye disease or pain in the eyes.
- Kidney disease may cause swelling in the feet and legs,
and high blood pressure.

Nerve disease that tingling, numbness, tightness, burning,
or shooting or stabbing pain in the feet, hands, or other
parts of your body, especially at night. An infection in
the foot can spread up through leg and into the bones. In
that case, the affected limb may have to be amputated.

In Type 2 diabetes blood sugar levels rise very slowly.
Often the patient does not have any symptoms and may have
the disease for many years without knowing it.

Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. People
diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are usually overweight or
not physically active. It is most often diagnosed in people
over 40 but is becoming more common in children. That is
why Type 2 diabetes is often called adult-onset diabetes.

Type 2 can often be prevented it the person maintains a
healthy body weight and exercises regularly. Treatment for
diabetes often includes medication; including insulin and
focuses on maintain proper levels of blood sugar and
cholesterol.

High blood sugar can occur for many reasons. For example,
if the patient is not taking their diabetes medicines, not
exercising, has been ill or under a lot of stress. Low
blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can occur if the patient is
taking insulin or a sulfonylurea pills for diabetes. Early
symptoms of hypoglycemia include the following:

- Sweating.
- Feeling weak.
- Feeling shaky.
- Feeling very hungry.

These symptoms may appear if there is a large or sudden in
blood sugar levels. In that case, it is recommended that
the patient eat 1 tablespoon of sugar, ½ cup of orange
juice, or another carbohydrate. Wait 15 minutes, and check
their blood sugar level.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Type 1
or Type 2 diabetes, be sure to contact your health care
provider if you notice any new symptoms, such as chest
pain, numbness, or a shooting pain in your hands or feet.

Be sure to tell your doctor if you notice any new symptoms,
such as chest pain, numbness, or a shooting pain in your
hands or feet.

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