Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that affects the body's ability to process blood sugar, otherwise known as sugar. Glucose is vital for health as it is an important source of energy for the cells that make up muscles and tissues. The main source of fuel for brain is also. The underlying cause of diabetes varies by type. However, regardless of the type of diabetes you have, it can lead to excessive blood sugar. Serious health problems can be caused by too much blood sugar.

Types of Diabetes

Different types of diabetes can occur and the management of the disease depends on the type. All types of diabetes don’t come from an overweight or an inactive lifestyle. The underlying cause of diabetes varies by type. But, regardless of the type of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess blood sugar. High levels of blood sugar can lead to critical health problems.

• Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. The immune system attacks and destroys pancreatic cells, where insulin is produced. It is not clear what caused this attack. Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body becomes insulin-resistant and sugar accumulates in the blood.
• Prediabetes occur when blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes.
• Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar during pregnancy. Insulin-blocking hormones block this type of diabetes.

Symptoms of Diabetes

• Presence of ketones in urine (ketones are a by-product of muscle and fat breakdown that occurs when there is not enough insulin available)
• Constant hunger
• Less energy
• Tiredness
• Loss of weight
• More thirst
• Frequent urination
• Dry mouth
• Irritated skin
• Slow healing of injuries

Causes of Diabetes

• For some reason, the immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells that produce insulin in the pancreas by mistake.
• Genes can play a role in some people. Virus can stop the attack of the immune system.
• Being overweight or obese increases the risk. As a result of extra weight, especially in the stomach, the cells become more resistant to insulin effects on blood sugar.
• This condition applies to families. Family members share genes which make them more likely to develop diabetes

Complications of Diabetes

High blood sugar damages organs and tissues of the whole body. The higher the level of glucose in the blood and the length of time you live with it, the risk of complications is greater.

Complications of diabetes include:

• Heart disease, heart attack and stroke
• Neuropathy
• Nephropathy
• Reinstatement loss and vision
• Hearing loss
• Leg injuries, such as infections and wounds that do not cure
• Skin conditions such as bacterial and fungal infections
• Depression
• Dementia