2006-07-11 14:49:55 · 16 answers · asked by jay_heart 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
There are 2 kinds of diabetes --type 1 and type 2: Let's look at both:
Type 2 is the most common by far about 90% of all diabetics are type 2., which typically occurs in adulthood. We are seeing cases of teenagers acquiring type 2 diabetes, however. Main causes are lack of exercise and diets high in carbs. IN the US thre are about 20 million diabetics. THERE IS NO CURE FOR DIABETES --there are many treatments. Diet and exercise is among the best with medication. Ask your doctor for a HbA1C test to see if you're at risk. You want a result below 6.5%. Anything above 7% -- you're a diabetic and it's time to change how you're living
Type 1 diabetes is different -- it occurs in young people and requires insulin for the rest of the patient's life. In this form of diabetes, the pancrease cannot produce insulin at all. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any time in youth, Thirst, weight loss and sores that do not heal are all symptomes.
2006-07-12 02:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-17 15:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 14:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 kinds: 1) children usually get it, always requires insulin and 2) adults usually (however that's rapidly changing with increasing obesity in this country). Some of the symptoms are polyuria (peeing a lot), polydipsia (drinking a lot). When the glucose drops, may feel shaky, however when it's high sometimes no symptoms at all.
http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
2006-07-11 14:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by sveta_dr_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably know it already but here goes. There are two types: Type 1 (also known as juvinile diabetes - old term) is caused by your own body attacking itself. It has been known to start as young as a couple of months old and can start at any age up to about mid 30's. This type is known by your body not producing any insulin and you must take insulin to live. period.
The second is Type 2, (also known as adult diabetes, again, old term). It can start at any age but usually starts in middle age people - adults, hence the name. It is known by your body still producing insulin but either not enough to match your need or too little - again, not meeting your need. It is generally caused by lifestyle - little or no exercise, lots of food, heavy weight or overweight and genes.
2006-07-12 01:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by Morphious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The symptoms of diabetes include, constant thirst, excessive urination, weight loss and sores that don't heal.
My daughter was 16 months when she was diagnosed.
2006-07-11 14:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Lindsey M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can be born with type 1 DM, which usually develops prior to age 30.
Symptoms include weight loss; excessive thirst, urination, and hunger without weight; numbness and/or tingling of hands and/or feet; frequent UTIs and/or yeast infections; blurred vision. Best website fo info is the American Diabetes Association one at http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
2006-07-11 15:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by canary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-18 23:25:50 · answer #8 · answered by Cesar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes knows no age limits. The youngest I"ve seen in the hospital is 11 months old.
Excessive thirst, urination, hunger, weight change that is unintentional, occ. blurred vision, headaches, tingly toes or fingers
2006-07-11 17:13:08 · answer #9 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diabetes doesn't discrimante against age
2006-07-11 14:54:12 · answer #10 · answered by *FLIRTACIOUS* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋