Diabetes is a frightening disease for many people. Diabetes is kind of disease because of sugar level in blood is high. Normally, the carbohydrates that we eat is converted into glucose and distributed throughout the body cells to become energy with the help of insulin. But, on people with diabetes, the glucose difficult to enter the cell because of little or no insulin substance in the body. Thus, the result is blood glucose level is high which will give the harmful effects to the body. There are three different types of diabetes, namely:
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is caused by the damage of certain cells in the pancreas so the body does not produce insulin. There are many causes of this pancreatic cell damage, but according to many experts, the diseases caused by disorders of immunity, which the body’s immune system destroying the pancreatic. Thus type 1 diabetes patients require insulin supply from outside the body, such as by injection. Type 1 diabetes is caused by hereditary factors.
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is caused due to lack of body’s cells to the insulin stimulation so that the body cells can not absorb the blood glucose effectively. Therefore the blood glucose’s level will increase. More insulin is needed to reduce the amount of the blood glucose. Generally, type 2 diabetes affects an adult person, so it was not because of factors descent. Consuming food excessively that cause over weight and lack of physical activities are two main things that encourage this type 2 diabetes occur.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes affects pregnant women. The patient’s body can not absorb glucose in the blood, so blood sugar level will above normal. The high blood sugar level can harm the mother and baby.
Some early symptoms of diabetes are:
1. You like to eat and drink more often (dramatically).
2. Urinate too often
3. Weight loss. Even you eat a lot but you could be losing weight.
4. Your emotions are unstable and you will feel easily tired
5. Vision problems
6. Healing process on small wounds such as scratches will take a more time
7. Dry and itchy skin
Related to this topic, few days back we have also covered some tips to lowering high blood pressure, and one of them is to control your diabetes. For people with diabetes, you should follow a healthy diet. Maintain your blood sugar levels with a balanced diet. Consume more organic fruits and vegetables, grain foods, low-fat dairy products and white meat. It is advisable to consume whole grains, whole wheat, brown rice, oats. Limit consumption of salt and sugar in food. You should also do exercise regularly, getting enough sleep, not smoking and drinking wine or beer. Ok readers, that’s all for the brief topic about types of diabetes and the symptoms, always be sure to live in healthy lifestyle to maintain your health.
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