INTRODUCTION TO DIABETES
Hello steemians how are you and your health,i hope all is well. It is a privileged that we all are welcomed here. thanks to #steemhealthcare. I will like us to share about a disease commonly seen in our society. May God bless you. We are going to talk about effect of diabetes.
Meaning of Diabetes
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 use for energy. With diabetes, your body neither doesn't make enough insulin or can't effectively used the insulin it does make.
Untreated high blood sugar from diabetes can damage your nerves, eyes, kidneys and other organs
Types of Diabetes
There are many types of diabetes and it cures. But, we would be looking into two types of diabetes. They are Type I and Type II
Type I
Type I diabetes is a state in which your immune system destroys insulin-making cells in your body. This is called beta cells. They condition is usually diagnosed in children and young people, so it is used juvenile diabetes.
Symptom
There are many symptoms of Type I diabetes. It is also advisable whenever you noticed any of this signs that you should visit an expert for checkup and some of this signs are:
- Extreme Thirst
- Increased hunger( especially after eating)
- Upset Stomach and Vomiting
- Frequent Urination
- Fatigue
- Blurry Vision
- Heavy, Labored Breathing
- Frequent Effection of your Skin, Urinary tract or Vagina.
Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar, or glucose into your tissue your cells used it as fuel
Only about 5% of person of diabetes have type I. it affect males and females
Treatment
People who have can live long, healthy life. You need keep a close eye on your blood sugar level. Your doctor will give you a range that the numbers should stay within. Adjust your, food, and activities as necessary. Every one with Type I diabetes need to use insulin short to control their blood sugar.
Type II diabetes
It is a lifelong that keeps your body from using insulin the way it should. People with Type II diabetes are celled to have insulin existence resistance. People who are middle aged or older are most likely to get this kind of diabetes.
Symptom
Type II is a very dangerous stage of diabetes and it can be so milled, that you don't them. Symptom include
- Being very thirsty
- Peeing a lot
- Blurry vision
- Being cranky
- Feeling hungry
- Yeast infection
Causes
There are many cause of Type II diabetes and this causes are
- Extra weight
- Too much glucose from your liver
- Bad communication between cells
- Metabolic syndrome
Remedies
You may be able to reach your target blood sugar levels with diet and exercise alone:
- Weight loss
- Healthy eating
- Exercise
- Watch your blood sugar levels
Thank you @eleket for sharing your post in this community.