What is diabetes?What are the different types of diabetes?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I have type 1 diabetes. this is when my body does not produce insulin on its own, and I must take insulin shots many times a day just to live. I have also lost my eye sight to it. I am now on dialysis, it killed in kidneys AND just 2 weeks ago had a major heart attack because of it. We call me the walking dead!!! It must sound like I am bitter but believe me I am not I treasure every moment the DNA insulin has given me, I have a wonderful family of husband, 3 kids and 7 grandkids that I love and are the heart of my soul.

Type 2 diabetes is a bit different. The body can if it wants to still produce insulin and other hormones to make it work but its really up to the person that has the body. By that I mean, it can change the bad habits that are causing the problem, too many beans, breads, carbs, sodas, and fats. and not any veggies. Sometimes type 2 is from when you get older but always because the body was not cared for in the first place.

Gestational diabetes, my daughter now has this, in her 5 month. it is when a women needs extra help with insulin because the hormones are all wacked out, she will need to monitor her blood sugars for the rest of her pregnancy & 6 months to a year after that. She has so far not needed any added insulin shots because she is so extremely careful what she eats and she walks daily but her sugars do go a bit high too.

If a type 2 person could only look at what I must go througt at the age of 47 just to live another day I would hope they could never have to pick up that syring again but instead pick up the weights & walk it off. Push yourself away from the table

Answer 3

Diabetes is the body's inability to produce or process enough insulin to process sugar and other carbohydrates. Type II diabetes is the most common. In mild cases, it can be treated with a sensible diet and exercise. More advanced cases can be treated with glucophage and other medications. Both advanced Type II and Type I diabetics may require regular insulin shots to control their blood sugar levels. The ideal blood sugar level is roughly 120, but this will fluctuate during the day, depending on the time since you've eaten, and what you ate. If your levels are above 200, you should be especially concerned. There is also a type of diabetes, called gestational diabetes, which can occur in pregnant women. This usually will go away after the baby is born. A good reference for all of this is the American Diabetes Association. To join, call 1-800-806-7801. They also have published a book called "American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes," which should answer just about any other questions you might have, and which also lists different organizations you can contact for assistance.

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Diabetes is a condition that effects your insulin levels and if you suspect that you may have it I would check with a DR. It's nothing to take lightly trust me.

There are 2 types of diabetes type 1 which is usually diagnosed during childhood and type

2 which is usually diagnosed as an adult

The condition can usually be treated by diet and exercise but some folks depend on medications in various forms to control their blood glucose levels.

Answer 8

Type 1 diabetes, which was previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, may account for 5% to 10% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, which was previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes, may account for about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only pregnant women get. If not treated, it can cause problems for mothers and babies. Gestational diabetes develops in 2% to 5% of all pregnancies but usually disappears when a pregnancy is over. Other specific types of diabetes resulting from specific genetic syndromes, surgery, drugs, malnutrition, infections, and other illnesses may account for 1% to 2% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.

Goto this site, it will answer all your questions.
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/faq/basics.htm#1

Answer 9

Diabetes is a endocrine disorder that occurs when the supply of insulin in our body in not sufficient while compared to its demand.
The main two types are
-insulin dependent
-non insulin dependent.
A person who has diabetes is not able to metabolise fats, carbohydrates and protiens in his body, thus leading to high glucose levels and various other complications if left untreated.
The main symptoms which a lay man could observe for are, inreased urination, inreased thirst and increased hunger.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

Simply stated, diabetes means the body has lost its main source of fuel, and the body cannot survive without fuel. Diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas, a little organ near the stomach that produces insulin (a hormone), can't make enough insulin or the body can't use the insulin properly. Insulin is important because it helps get glucose (a sugar that comes from most of the foods we eat) into our cells for energy. With diabetes, glucose builds up in the blood instead of being used for energy. Diabetes is a serious and growing problem. An estimated 17 million Americans have diabetes, but only 11.1million cases are diagnosed. About nine million women have diabetes, and about a third of these don't even know they have it! It is the 5th leading cause of death in women.
Diabetes can lead to serious, even life-threatening complications and serious damage to many parts of the body: the heart, eyes, kidneys, blood vessels, nerves, gums and teeth, feet and legs. Unfortunately, many people first become aware that they have diabetes when they develop one of these problems. Women with diabetes face special concerns, like an increased risk of vaginal infections and complications during pregnancy.
The three main types of diabetes are:

*Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
*Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
*Gestational diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in children and young adults and is considered an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease results when the body's system for fighting infection (the immune system) turns against a part of the body. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas and destroys them. The pancreas then produces little or no insulin, thereby preventing cells from taking up sugar from blood. Someone with type 1 diabetes needs daily injections of insulin to live. She also needs to follow a strict diet and monitor her blood sugar levels.

Symptoms include increased thirst and urination, constant hunger, weight loss, blurred vision, and extreme tiredness. If not diagnosed and treated with insulin, a person can lapse into a life-threatening coma.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. About 90 to 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. This form of diabetes usually develops in adults over the age of 40 and is most common among adults over age 55. About 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.

In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas usually produces insulin, but for some reason, the body cannot use the insulin effectively. The end result is the same as for type 1 diabetes—an unhealthy buildup of glucose in the blood and an inability of the body to make efficient use of its main source of fuel.

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes develop gradually and are not as noticeable as in type 1 diabetes. Symptoms include feeling tired or ill, frequent urination (especially at night), unusual thirst, weight loss, blurred vision, frequent infections, and slow healing of sores.

Gestational diabetes develops or is discovered during pregnancy. This type usually disappears when the pregnancy is over, but women who have had gestational diabetes have a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in their lives. Gestational diabetes occurs in 2 to 5 percent of pregnancies and at higher rates among African Americans, Hispanic Americans/Latinos, and Native Americans/Alaska Natives.