Treatment of diabetes
Diabetes there’s when your blood glucose also called blood sugar is too high blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat insulin a hormone made by the pancreas helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy diabetes types diabetes mellitus commonly known as diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood
Sugar the hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy with diabetes your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does make untreated high blood sugar from diabetes can damage your nerves eyes kidneys and other organs there are a few different types of diabetes type 1 diabetes
Is an autoimmune disease the immune system attacks and destroys cells in the pancreas where insulin is made it’s unclear what causes this attack about 10 percent of people with diabetes have this type type 2 diabetes occurs when your body becomes resistant to insulin and sugar builds up in your blood pre-diabetes occurs when your blood sugar is higher than normal
But it’s not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes gestational diabetes is high blood sugar during pregnancy insulin blocking hormones produced by the placenta cause this type of diabetes a rare condition called diabetes insipidus is not related to diabetes mellitus although it has a similar name it’s a different condition in which your kidneys remove too
Much fluid from your body each type of diabetes has unique symptoms causes and treatments symptoms of diabetes diabetes symptoms are caused by rising blood sugar general symptoms the general symptoms of diabetes include increased hunger increased thirst weight loss frequent urination blurry vision extreme fatigue sores that don’t heal symptoms in men in addition
To the general symptoms of diabetes men with diabetes may have a decreased sex drive erectile dysfunction ed and poor muscle strength symptoms in women with diabetes can also have symptoms such as urinary tract infections yeast infections and dry itchy skin type 1 diabetes symptoms of type 1 diabetes can include extreme hunger increased thirst unintentional
Weight loss frequent urination blurry vision tiredness it may also result in mood changes type 2 diabetes symptoms of type 2 diabetes can include increased hunger increased thirst increased urination blurry vision tiredness sores that are slow to heal it may also cause recurring infections this is because elevated glucose levels make it harder for the body to heal
Gestational diabetes most women with gestational diabetes don’t have any symptoms the condition is often detected during a routine blood sugar test or oral glucose tolerance test that is usually performed between the 24th and 28th weeks of gestation in rare cases a woman with gestational diabetes will also experience increased thirst or urination the bottom line
Diabetes symptoms can be so mild that they’re hard to spot at first learn which signs should prompt the trip to the doctor causes of diabetes different causes are associated with each type of diabetes type 1 diabetes doctors don’t know exactly what causes type 1 diabetes for some reason the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin producing beta cells
In the pancreas genes may play a role in some people it’s also possible that a virus sets off the immune system attack type 2 diabetes type 2 diabetes stems from a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors being overweight or obese increases your risk too carrying extra weight especially in your belly makes your cells more resistant to the effects of insulin
On your blood sugar this condition runs in families family members share genes that make them more likely to get type 2 diabetes and to be overweight gestational diabetes gestational diabetes is the result of hormonal changes during pregnancy the placenta produces hormones that make a pregnant woman cells less sensitive to the effects of insulin this can cause
High blood sugar during pregnancy women who are overweight when they get pregnant or who gain too much weight during their pregnancy are more likely to get gestational diabetes the bottom line both genes and environmental factors play a role in triggering diabetes get more information here on the causes of diabetes diabetes risk factors certain factors increase
Your risk for diabetes type 1 diabetes you’re more likely to get type 1 diabetes if you’re a child or teenager you have a parent or sibling with a condition or you carry certain genes that are linked to the disease type 2 diabetes your risk for type 2 diabetes increases if you are overweight are age 45 or older have a parent or sibling with a condition aren’t
Physically active have had gestational diabetes have pre-diabetes have high blood pressure high cholesterol or high triglycerides have african-american hispanic or latino american alaska native pacific islander american indian or asian american ancestry gestational diabetes your risk for gestational diabetes increases if you are overweight are over age 25 had
Gestational diabetes during a past pregnancy have given birth to a baby weighing more than nine pounds have a family history of type 2 diabetes have polycystic ovary syndrome pcos the bottom line your family environment and pre-existing medical conditions can all affect your odds of developing diabetes find out which risks you can control and which ones you can’t
Treatment of diabetes doctors treat diabetes with a few different medications some of these drugs are taken by mouth while others are available as injections type 1 diabetes insulin is the main treatment for type 1 diabetes it replaces the hormone your body isn’t able to produce there are four types of insulin that are most commonly used they’re differentiated
By how quickly they start to work and how long their effects last rapid acting insulin starts to work within 15 minutes and its effects last for three to four hours short acting insulin starts to work within 30 minutes and lasts 6 to 8 hours intermediate acting insulin starts to work within one to two hours and lasts 12 to 18 hours long acting insulin starts to
Work a few hours after injection and lasts 24 hours or longer type 2 diabetes diet and exercise can help some people manage type 2 diabetes if lifestyle changes aren’t enough to lower your blood sugar you will need to take medication these drugs lower your blood sugar in a variety of ways types of drug how they work examples alpha glute causadase inhibitor slow
Your body’s breakdown of sugars and starchy foods a carbos precose and miglital glycere biguinides reduce the amount of glucose your liver makes metformin glucophage dpp4 inhibitors improve your blood sugar without making it drop too low linagliptin tragenta saxagliptinonglysa and cetaglictin genuvia glucagon-like peptides change the way your body produces insulin
Dulaglutide trulicity exenatide bieta and lyriglutide victoza miglitonides stimulate your pancreas to release more insulin niteglinide starlix and repaglinide prandin sglt2 inhibitors release more glucose into the urine cannagliflasin in vacana and epiglyphilazine farxiga sulfonylureas stimulate your pancreas to release more insulin glyburide diabeta glinase
Glyphizide glucotrol and limepiride amaryl thiazolidinedions help insulin work better pioglitazone actus and rasaglitazone avandia you may need to take more than one of these drugs some people with type 2 diabetes also take insulin gestational diabetes you will need to monitor your blood sugar levels several times a day during pregnancy if it’s high dietary
Changes and exercise may or may not be enough to bring it down according to the mayo clinic about 10 to 20 percent of women with gestational diabetes will need insulin to lower their blood sugar insulin is safe for the growing baby the bottom line the drug or combination of drugs that your doctor prescribes will depend on the type of diabetes you have and its
Cause check out this list of the various medications that are available to treat diabetes diabetes and diet healthy eating is a central part of managing diabetes in some cases changing your diet may be enough to control the disease type 1 diabetes your blood sugar level rises or falls based on the types of foods you eat starchy or sugary foods make blood sugar
Levels rise rapidly protein and fat cause more gradual increases your medical team may recommend that you limit the amount of carbohydrates you eat each day you’ll also need to balance your carb intake with your insulin doses work with a dietitian who can help you design a diabetes meal plan getting the right balance of protein fat and carbs can help you control
Your blood sugar check out this guide to starting a type 1 diabetes diet type 2 diabetes eating the right types of foods can both control your blood sugar and help you lose any excess weight card counting is an important part of eating for type 2 diabetes a dietitian can help you figure out how many grams of carbohydrates to eat at each meal in order to keep your
Blood sugar levels study try to eat small meals throughout the day emphasize healthy foods such as fruits vegetables whole grains lean proteins such as poultry and fish healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts certain other foods can undermine efforts to keep your blood sugar in control discover the foods you should avoid if you have diabetes gestational diabetes
Eating a well-balanced diet is important for both you and your baby during these nine months making the right food choices can also help you avoid diabetes medications watch your portion sizes and limit sugary or salty foods although you need some sugar to feed your growing baby you should avoid eating too much consider making an eating plan with the help of a
Dietitian or nutritionist they’ll ensure that your diet has the right mix of macronutrients go here for other do’s and don’ts for healthy eating with gestational diabetes diabetes diagnosis anyone who has symptoms of diabetes or is at risk for the disease should be tested women are routinely tested for gestational diabetes during their second or third trimesters
Of pregnancy doctors use these blood tests to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes the fasting plasma glucose fpg test measures your blood sugar after you’ve fasted for eight hours the a1c test provides a snapshot of your blood sugar levels over the previous three months to diagnose gestational diabetes your doctor will test your blood sugar levels between the 24th
And 28th weeks of your pregnancy during the glucose challenge test your blood sugar is checked an hour after you drink a sugary liquid during the three-hour glucose tolerance test your blood sugar is checked after you fast overnight and then drink a sugary liquid the earlier you get diagnosed with diabetes the sooner you can start treatment find out whether you
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DIABETES: Prevention and Cure #diabetes By Sir Joseph VLOG
