What is diabetis and how is it caused and treated?

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please answer in as much detail as possible thanks

Answer 1

There are two main forms of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. They are completely different diseases but have the same effect.

In type 1, your immune system attacks your pancreas so it no longer makes enough insulin. So you have to inject insulin. (They're working on insulin nasal spray so you don't have to inject it!) In type 2, the tissues in your muscles are 'insulin resistant', so you have plenty of insulin but it doesn't work. Type 1 used to be called 'juvenile diabetes' because it started mostly in childhood, and type 2 used to be called 'adult onset diabetes' because it starts mostly in older people. But either kind can start at any time.

What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone that regulates how your muscles use the sugar in your blood to produce energy. If you are diabetic, you're not using that sugar and it builds up in the blood. Over a period of time, high blood sugar causes damage in your body. It can cause blindness, kidney failure, and damage to your nerves called 'neuropathy'. It damages your circulation so you can get gangrene and lose toes, feet, even legs. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, and amputation in the US. It also can cause atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and lead to heart disease.

The key to treating diabetes is diet and exercise. You have to be careful about the carbohydrates you eat, because this is what causes blood sugar to rise. And you have to get some exercise, because this burns off blood sugar, and it also builds muscle, and more muscle tissue burns more blood sugar. You measure your blood sugar several times a day to keep it in control. And there are some good drugs these days that help keep blood sugar in control.

If you keep your blood sugar in control, you have a much lower chance of getting 'complications' like blindness, kidney failure, etc. You have to take care of -yourself-, a doctor can only help. You have to change habits and lifestyle, and that can be hard, but it's worth it.

(I've tried to keep this brief. Please feel free to write me if you have questions.)

Answer 2

Diabetes is an illness in which the body's ability to process sugar is compromised.
The pancreas does not produce enough insulin to keep the sugar within the bloodstream within normal range - therefore an injection with insulin is needed so the person doesn't go into shock or suffer from hypoglycemia.
It's not known exactly what the causes of diabetes are, it's not thought to be genetic but having a family member with it increases your chances of having it.
Type 2 diabetes is often caused by a poor diet, especially one filled with sugary and fatty foods.
Type 1 diabetes is one that often occurs in childhood and it is not known what causes it.
The standard method of treating it is to inject insulin once or twice a day aswell as monitor the blood sugar level and adjust your diet accordingly.
Especially with type 2, a balanced diet is required and sufferers of either type should watch what they eat.
Hope this helps!

Answer 3

It is caused by the Pancreas not producing enough insulin to rid the body of sugar etc type 1 need injections throughout the day to keep sugar levels down this type usually is there at a young age

Type 2 is onset at a later stage in ones life ie middle age and is controlled usually by diet alone, both are serious and must be watched carefully, hope this is of some help Dr Lancastrian lol

Answer 4

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Answer 5

diabetes is when the body (pancreas) doesn't produce enough insulin. Usually it is caused by being overweight if it is type 2. It can be control ed by diet and medication if very sever it would require insulin injections. The symptoms are thirst, tiredness and weight loss initially. If left uncontrolled it can cause blindness, kidney failure and a host of other problems. If you suspect this see a Doctor immediately!

Answer 6

Years ago i was diagnosed with borderline diabetes and my last check up doctor told me that i no londer have it and have been clear for 6 months now
You can beat it if you are caught in time before it gets to the stage where you have to have injections.
Mine was controlled by diet only no meds or injections.

Answer 7

Ask your doctor about an exercise routine. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, may reduce neuropathy pain, improve your muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi might also help.

Answer 8

Set your computer alarm to ring hourly—stand way up for 1 to 5 minutes each time it goes off.

Answer 9

In breakfast, go ahead and take in orange juice. But throughout other day, focus on water rather than juice or soda

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