Diabetes can strike anyone, anytime
at any age. No one is secure from it and now days this disease is increasing
among the people. Diabetes is like a slow poison, it destroys one’s body in a
slow and steady manner. Mostly it affects the functioning of Heart and Kidneys.
In case of women, there is a type
of diabetes that strikes the pregnant women in their pregnancy and it appears
at the time of birth of their child but it becomes threatening for their future
life as these women may become permanent patient of diabetes in later years.
Diabetes
Here are some latest researches and
information on Diabetes, which are really important for the Diabetic patients.
A research has found that Vitamin D
can help in preventing the Diabetes in people, who are at high risk of
developing this disease.
A research of Tufts Medical Center
in Boston tells that there are many implications of Vitamin D because they are
inexpensive.
In study of 2,000 people with the
Prediabetes tell that if there is higher level of Vitamin D in Blood, the
chances of development of Type 2 Diabetes lowers. A researcher Pittas presented
these results in the annual meeting of American Diabetes Association.
It is found in another research in
France that drinking about 4 or 8 Ounce glasses of Water a day can save you
from development of High Blood Sugar, also known as Hyperglycemia.
In a survey of 3,615 men and women
with the normal Blood Sugar Levels at the start of study, they reported they
drank more than 34 Ounces of Water a day and as a result, they had 21% less
chances of developing Hyperglycemia over the next 9 years.
The research took in to
consideration, factors affecting risk of Blood Sugar including Sex, Age,
Weight, consumption of Beer, Juices, Wine and other physical activities
According to CDC, about 79 Million
Americans have Prediabetes, it is a condition in which Blood Sugar is higher
than the normal level but that high to result in the diagnosis of Diabetes. It
also increases the risk of developing Type 2, Diabetes, Heart Diseases and
Stroke.
It was found that eating about 2
ounces of Nuts every day, replacing Carbohydrates is beneficial for the people
with Type 2 Diabetes by decreasing the bed Cholesterol level and improving
Blood Sugar Control.
A research of the University of
Toronto shows that there are 2 important factors in caring for Diabetes
Blood Sugar
Heart Health People who consume 2
Ounces of Nuts showed better results after 3 Months in Blood Sugar and LDL.
Nuts consist of mixture of unsalted Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts, Pecans,
Hazelnuts, Cashews and Macadamias.
Nuts
The important result, researchers
wanted was a remarkable change in the Blood Sugar Control called HbA1c.
The researchers found a significant
reduction in HbA1c level with the help of treatment with the Nuts.
It was concluded with the research
that mixed, unsalted, dry or roasted Nuts are good both for Blood Glucose
Control and the Blood Lipids. These Nuts may also be used to increase the
Vegetable Oil and Protein intake in the food habits of Type 2 Diabetic
patients. It also helps to improve the Diabetes without gaining any weight.
A research shows that one in five
women returns for the diabetes test within six months of her delivery. That’s
the first checkup they are supposed to undergo to stay secure from diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association recommends change in the process by which
pregnant women are tested for diabetes.
This will identify the moderate cases of diabetes in pregnant women, most
of which would just need better nutrition and exercise.
Women can have either insulin
dependent or non insulin dependent diabetes during their pregnancy. These women
should tightly control their diabetes to reduce the risks for themselves and
their babies. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2 to
10 percent women develop diabetes for the first time during their pregnancy. It
is known as gestational diabetes which, if not treated well, can lead to
overgrown fetus, high chances of undergoing C section and pre-mature
deliveries. Due to such risks, medical
groups are emphasizing on diabetes tests of pregnant women, but every third
woman does not undergo that test. Usually, mother’s glucose level returns to
normal few weeks after baby’s birth. Doctors suggest that patients need to be
checked within six to 12 weeks for diabetes.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes Mellitus is a set of
diseases; in which body regulates the amount of Sugar in the Blood.
Glucose in the Blood gives energy
to perform daily activities like walking, running for a bus, ride bike, take an
aerobic exercise etc.
Glucose in the Blood is produced by
the Liver, from the foods we eat.
In a healthy human being, the Blood
Glucose is regulated by the Hormones known as Insulin. Insulin is produced by a
Pancreas. The Pancreas secretes other enzymes too that help to digest the food.
Insulin allows Glucose to travel
from Blood into the Liver, Muscle and other Fat Cells. This Insulin is used for
Fuel.
Types of Diabetes
There are 2 types of Diabetes:
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
In this disease, the Diabetes
cannot move in to the cells, it stays in the Blood. It harms the cells and
certain organs and tissues that are open to the High Glucose level.
Type 1 Diabetes
In this condition, the body does
not produce Insulin or produces very less Insulin to regulate the Glucose level
in Blood.
Type 1 Diabetes comprises of about
10% of cases in the United States. It is mostly found in the childhood or in
adults. It is also known as Insulin Dependent Mellitus. The patients of Type 1
Diabetes need daily Insulin to survive.
Type 2 Diabetes
In this condition, the body
secretes Insulin but the body is unable to use the Insulin. It is also known as
the Insulin Resistance. The body tries to cover the deficiency by secreting
more and more Insulin.
About 90% of patients in United
States suffer from this disease. This type of Diabetes is usually found after
the age of 45 years. It is also known as the Non- Insulin dependent Mellitus.
This condition can be controlled
with diet, weight loss, exercise and other Medications. Mostly people require
Insulin to control the level of Blood Sugar.
Gestational Diabetes
It is a form of Diabetes that
occurs during the 2nd half of Pregnancy. This condition of Diabetes finishes
after the delivery of baby. Women with this condition have more chances of Type
2 Diabetes in life and mostly have large babies
Gestational Diabetes Kit
Pre-Diabetes
It is a common condition relating
to Diabetes. A person with Pre-diabetes, blood Sugar level is higher than the
normal people but not that high to be considered as Diabetes.
This condition increases the risk
of developing of Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Diseases and Stroke.
Pre-Diabetes can be controlled
without the use of Insulin, just by increasing the physical activity like
weight loss etc.
About 20% people are believed to
have this condition and develop Diabetes within 10 years, if they don’t
maintain healthy weight.
About 17 Million are believed to
have Diabetes in America.
Causes of Diabetes
Following are the causes of
Diabetes
Causes of Type 1 Diabetes
It is considered as an autoimmune
disease. The body’s Immune system attacks the Cells in Pancreas, this Pancreas
produces Insulin.
Genetic causes are more common for
Type 2 Diabetes. Environmental factors like Viral Infections may also
contribute this type of Diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes is common in
Non-Hispanic, Northern European, African Americans and Hispanic Americans.
Type 1 Diabetes is more common in
men than in women.
Causes of Type 2 Diabetes
A genetic cause is the main factor
that influences Diabetes. Risk factors for development of Type 2 Diabetes
include
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Fat level
High Fat Diet
High Alcohol Intake
Obesity
Being overweight
Age
Ethnicity
Causes of Type 2 Diabetes
Native Americans, Hispanic
Americans and Japanese Americans have more risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Increasing age is an important risk
for Type 2 Diabetes. Risk increases after the age of 45 years.
Symptoms of Diabetes
Following are the symptoms of
Diabetes
It is usually recognize after
Adolescence
Urinary Tract Infection
Stress
Nausea and Vomiting
Dehydration
Abnormal potassium flow in Blood
Fatigue
Weight Loss
Excessive thirst
Excessive Urination
Excessive eating
Bad wound handling
Infections
Changed mental status
Blurry vision
Diagnosis of Diabetes
If a patient suffers from the
symptoms of Diabetes, they should immediately see a doctor
The symptoms of Diabetes show that
the Blood Sugar is not controlled in the body.
Continuously High Blood Sugar is
the root cause of complications of Diabetes.
If the patient’s Blood Sugar is
low, it indicates that the management technique is too aggressive. It can also
be a sign of stress or some infection including Kidney Failure, Liver Failure
and Adrenal Gland Failure etc.
An injury to the foot or leg can be
dangerous for the patients of Diabetes. Doctors suggest proper Diabetic Foot
Care to the patients, who need to take care for their Feet.
The patient having low fever is
also a sign of Infection. Symptoms like Difficult Urination, Redness of Skin,
Abdominal pain, Chest Pain or cough may show a site where infection is located.
You should share all such
information with the doctor, who knows well about the Diabetes and will adjust
your medications
Nausea and Vomiting is a sign of
Diabetic Ketoacidosis, it is a serious condition.
Inform the doctor about your
previous medications, Medical Problems, Allergy to Medicines etc.
The patients should be properly
checked for the early signs of Diabetes.
Eye sight should be properly
checked up because Diabetes mostly have bad side effects on Eye sight.
The patient’s Urine should be
checked for the Protein level. Protein in the Urine is a sign of Diabetic
Nephropathy that can cause Kidney failure.
Doctors should check the Feet and
Legs for the cuts, blisters and Lesions etc.
Tests for Diabetes
Doctors use special tests in
diagnosing Diabetes and monitoring Blood Sugar Level.
Following are the tests for
Diabetes
Finger Stick Blood Glucose
Fasting Plasma Glucose
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Glycosylated Hemoglobin
Treatment of Diabetes
The treatment of Diabetes depends
on an individual, depending on the type of Diabetes, age, health of a patient.
Health care provider set goals for
changes in life style, Blood Sugar control and treatment.
Type 1 Diabetes
Treatment of this type of Diabetes
is composed of Injection of Insulin. It should be given as an Injection.
Type 2 Diabetes
Depending on an increase of Blood
Sugar and Glycosylated Hemoglobin, they are provided a chance to lower the
Blood Sugar level without medications.
The appropriate way to do this is
to lose weight, if you are fat. The exercise plan should also be adopted for
period of 3 to 6 Months then Blood Sugar should be rechecked.
It is important for the patients of
Type 2 Diabetes to take oral medicines, Insulin injections to control Blood
Sugar level.
Care at Home
Changes in diet, exercise and other
lifestyle habits can minimize the complications of Diabetes.
Diet
A healthy life style is an
important fact to control the Blood Sugar level. Go for a well balanced diet
including Fibers, Low fats and less sweet.
Exercise
Regular exercise also helps to
decrease the risk of Diabetes. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing Heart
diseases, Stroke, Kidney failure, Blindness and Leg Ulcers. 20 Minutes walk, 3
times in a week is good for the better health.
Use of Alcohol
Try to reduce the consumption of
Alcohol as it has bad effects on the patient of Diabetes.
Alcohol consumption can cause low
or high Blood Sugar levels.
Smoking
If the patients of Diabetes smoke,
they raise the complications of their disease. It damages the Blood Vessels,
Heart and Blood circulation in different parts of body.
Complications of Diabetes
Diabetes lead to the Hyperglycemia,
it damages the Retina of an Eye, Kidneys and Nerves. It contributes to many
serious medical problems.
Many infections are caused due to
Diabetes. The infections are more dangerous for the people with Diabetes
because their ability to fight with the infections is badly damaged.
At present time, Diabetes is the
problem of every 3rd person. More and more are the sufferers of this disease.
Lot of care is required for the patients of this disease. They should make some
changes in their life style, which would reduce the complications of their
disease and life ultimately.
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