What is diabetes?
When the pancreas (the critical controller of blood sugar levels) fails to generate insulin or is unable to use the little quantity produced, it leads to high glucose levels or sugar in blood, which is commonly called as diabetes. Insulin helps the glucose (produced from the food we eat) to produce energy after it passes from the bloodstream into the cells.
When the pancreas (the critical controller of blood sugar levels) fails to generate insulin or is unable to use the little quantity produced, it leads to high glucose levels or sugar in blood, which is commonly called as diabetes. Insulin helps the glucose (produced from the food we eat) to produce energy after it passes from the bloodstream into the cells.
Types of diabetes
The following are the five types of diabetes that exist. However, it's Type 1 and Type 2 that affect a majority of the population.
Type 1 - This type develops in childhood. In this autoimmune condition, pancreas create no or very little insulin in the body.
The following are the five types of diabetes that exist. However, it's Type 1 and Type 2 that affect a majority of the population.
Type 1 - This type develops in childhood. In this autoimmune condition, pancreas create no or very little insulin in the body.
Type 2 - More people develop
this type of diabetes due to incorrect lifestyle choices. The polygenic disease
triggers when the body is unable to use the hormone insulin and keep the blood
sugar in check.
Gestational Diabetes - This occurs during
pregnancy and usually goes away after childbirth. Women who develop this are at
a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
MODY (Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young) is a rare form of diabetes that generally occurs before the age of 25 in individuals of normal weight.
Other types of diabetes can also occur in individuals suffering from certain health conditions such ..
Who does it affect?
Diabetes can affect anyone and every one. Working professionals between 30-34 years remain more vulnerable than the older age groups, with working women at higher risk as compared to men.
However, diabetes in children should also not be taken lightly. In India, over 70,200 children have been living with Type 1 diabetes, a study carried out by the International Diabetes Foundation in 2011 had said.
Symptoms
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes start quickly. The most common diabetes symptoms include sores taking way too long to heal, feeling hungry or thirsty more often, feeling the need to urinate more, experiencing fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and blurred vision.
However, symptoms in type 2 diabetes go unnoticed as it takes years for it to develop. It only gets diagnosed when patients experience heart problems or blurred vision.
Diabetes can affect anyone and every one. Working professionals between 30-34 years remain more vulnerable than the older age groups, with working women at higher risk as compared to men.
However, diabetes in children should also not be taken lightly. In India, over 70,200 children have been living with Type 1 diabetes, a study carried out by the International Diabetes Foundation in 2011 had said.
Symptoms
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes start quickly. The most common diabetes symptoms include sores taking way too long to heal, feeling hungry or thirsty more often, feeling the need to urinate more, experiencing fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and blurred vision.
However, symptoms in type 2 diabetes go unnoticed as it takes years for it to develop. It only gets diagnosed when patients experience heart problems or blurred vision.
Precautions
Various lifestyle choices can help diabetic patients lead a healthy life.
Daily routine
Establishing a schedule is vital for patients dealing with diabetes. A disciplined lifestyle of waking up early, healthy eating habits, taking shots on time and indulging in physical activities will bring out a positive change in their life.
Eating habits
It is extremely important to monitor eating habits, unpredictable appetite or eating disorder, especially if you are a 'picky eater'. Look for healthy and nutritional alternatives. Consumption of junk food should be controlled or even restricted in some cases. Try eating apples, legumes, blueberries, avocados, beans, etc to keep blood sugar levels in control.
Various lifestyle choices can help diabetic patients lead a healthy life.
Daily routine
Establishing a schedule is vital for patients dealing with diabetes. A disciplined lifestyle of waking up early, healthy eating habits, taking shots on time and indulging in physical activities will bring out a positive change in their life.
Eating habits
It is extremely important to monitor eating habits, unpredictable appetite or eating disorder, especially if you are a 'picky eater'. Look for healthy and nutritional alternatives. Consumption of junk food should be controlled or even restricted in some cases. Try eating apples, legumes, blueberries, avocados, beans, etc to keep blood sugar levels in control.
Physical activity
Diabetic patients tends to get affected by weight and body image concerns. Exercise regularly, and indulge in non-exerting sports and/or extra curriculum activities.
Timely medication
It is extremely necessary to take medicines on time to treat/control diabetes. It is important that patients involve their near and dear ones in their diabetes management process. Supervision, and involvement in insulin and blood glucose monitoring is an integral part of the entire process.
Psychological support
The family support plays a key role in helping diabetic people lead a fit life.
Diabetic patients tends to get affected by weight and body image concerns. Exercise regularly, and indulge in non-exerting sports and/or extra curriculum activities.
Timely medication
It is extremely necessary to take medicines on time to treat/control diabetes. It is important that patients involve their near and dear ones in their diabetes management process. Supervision, and involvement in insulin and blood glucose monitoring is an integral part of the entire process.
Psychological support
The family support plays a key role in helping diabetic people lead a fit life.
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