Diabetes

Answer 1

Increase in glucose in the blood is known as Diabetes. Our bodies get energy from food we eat. The insulin in our body converts sugar from food into energy by sending the sugar into cells. When insulin declines in our body. The sugar level increases, as sugar cannot move into cells for energy. Insulin takes sugar into cells for energy.

The increase in blood sugar levels happens in two circumstances. First, when the pancreas cannot produce the insulin second, the body develops insulin resistance. There are many factors which contribute to insulin resistance. Obesity, unhealthy food, sedentary lifestyle are some of the causes.

There are two common types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Type 2 we just discussed now. Type 1 occurs right from the birth or develops a few years after birth. Here, the body eats its own cells in pancreas that make insulin. The exact causes are still not known.

Type 2 diabetes is a direct result of poor diet choices, unhealthy lifestyle, etc.

There is another diabetes called gestational diabetes. It occurs during pregnancy in women. The hormone change during pregnancy can cause gestational diabetes. Obesity and weight gain during pregnancy are other causes.

Treatment

Medicine, diet change and an active life are pillars of treatment. Doctors prescribe medicines in case of type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes also has medicines, but doctors stressed the importance of a healthy and balanced diet. Take cereals, whole grains, vegetables, which do not produce starch, fruits except mango, watermelon, if you have higher blood glucose levels, and avoid salt, sugary products and soft drinks. Legume and beans, millet, parley, and whole wheat flour, should be part of your diet.

Diet plays a major part in controlling the sudden rise in blood sugar levels and keeping diabetes in control throughout life.

Exercises, more than medicines, exercises can reverse the diabetes. Walking alone can reduce the blood glucose levels in the body.

Make a diet, exercises and an active life part of your schedule to control progression of diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes need constant medication and care of health. Type 2 is even reversible with proper care and healthy diet and exercises.

Gestational diabetes often go away after pregnancy. But if not, then medication and diet change and lifestyle intervention is needed. Throughout treatment, regularly keep track of blood sugar levels to check the progress on the treatment front.

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Women with gestational diabetes history also need adherence to a healthy diet and exercises to prevent type 2 diabetes as it happens in several cases.

Answer 2

Blood sugar or glucose comes from the food you take and it is the main source of energy for your body to be healthy. Diabetes is a disease that occurs if your blood sugar levels are too high or low. If your blood sugar level is high then it is considered hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia mean a condition that your blood sugar level is low.

Hyperglycemia:

Hyperglycemia is a condition in which the patient's blood glucose level is higher than normal. Due to this, it causes vomiting, excessive hunger, and thirst, rapid heartbeat, vision problems, and other symptoms. If the blood glucose level is higher than 126 mg/dl in fasting then it is considered hyperglycemia.

Hypoglycemia:

Hypoglycemia is a condition in which a patient's blood glucose level is lower than normal. This condition causes shakiness, dizziness, sweating, hunger, a fast heartbeat, confusion. If the blood glucose level is less than 70 mg/dl in fasting then it is considered hypoglycemia.

Glucose Levels in Body:

The normal blood sugar level for adults without sugar is less than 100mg/dl who are in fasting and haven't eaten for at least eight hours and the normal blood sugar level for adults without sugar after eating two hours must be 90 to 100 mg/dl. A blood sugar level less than 140mg/dl is considered normal level

Answer 3

Definition

Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood.

See also:

• Gestational diabetes
• Metabolic syndrome
• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar. Diabetes can be caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both.

To understand diabetes, it is important to first understand the normal process by which food is broken down and used by the body for energy. Several things happen when food is digested:

• A sugar called glucose enters the bloodstream. Glucose is a source of fuel for the body.
• An organ called the pancreas makes insulin. The role of insulin is to move glucose from the bloodstream into muscle, fat, and liver cells, where it can be used as fuel.

People with diabetes have high blood sugar. This is because:

• Their pancreas does not make enough insulin
• Their muscle, fat, and liver cells do not respond to insulin normally
• Both of the above

There are three major types of diabetes:

• Type 1 diabetesis usually diagnosed in childhood. Many patients are diagnosed when they are older than age 20. In this disease, the body makes little or no insulin. Daily injections of insulin are needed. The exact cause is unknown. Genetics, viruses, and autoimmune problems may play a role.
• Type 2 diabetesis far more common than type 1. It makes up most of diabetes cases. It usually occurs in adulthood, but young people are increasingly being diagnosed with this disease. The pancreas does not make enough insulin to keep blood glucose levels normal, often because the body does not respond well to insulin. Many people with type 2 diabetes do not know they have it, although it is a serious condition. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common due to increasing obesity and failure to exercise.
• Gestational diabetes is high blood glucose that develops at any time during pregnancy in a woman who does not have diabetes. Women who have gestational diabetes are at high risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life.

Diabetes affects more than 20 million Americans. Over 40 million Americans have pre-diabetes (early type 2 diabetes).

There are many risk factors for type 2 diabetes, including:

• Age over 45 years
• A parent, brother, or sister with diabetes
• Gestational diabetes or delivering a baby weighing more than 9 pounds
• Heart disease
• High blood cholesterol level
• Obesity
• Not getting enough exercise
• Polycystic ovary disease (in women)
• Previous impaired glucose tolerance
• Some ethnic groups (particularly African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic Americans)

Symptoms

High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including:

• Blurry vision
• Excessive thirst
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination
• Hunger
• Weight loss

However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all.

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:

• Fatigue
• Increased thirst
• Increased urination
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Weight loss in spite of increased appetite

Patients with type 1 diabetes usually develop symptoms over a short period of time. The condition is often diagnosed in an emergency setting.

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:

• Blurred vision
• Fatigue
• Increased appetite
• Increased thirst
• Increased urination

Signs and tests

A urine analysismay be used to look for glucose and ketones from the breakdown of fat. However, a urine test alone does not diagnose diabetes.

The following blood tests are used to diagnose diabetes:

• Fasting blood glucose level -- diabetes is diagnosed if higher than 126 mg/dL on two occasions. Levels between 100 and 126 mg/dL are referred to as impaired fasting glucose or prediabetes. These levels are considered to be risk factors for type 2 diabetes and its complications.
• Hemoglobin A1ctest -- this test has been used in the past to help patients monitor how well they are controlling their blood glucose levels. In 2010, the American Diabetes Association recommended that the test be used as another option for diagnosing diabetes and identifying pre-diabetes. Levels indicate:
  • Normal: Less than 5.7%
  • Pre-diabetes: Between 5.7% - 6.4%
  • Diabetes: 6.5% or higher
• Oral glucose tolerance test -- diabetes is diagnosed if glucose level is higher than 200 mg/dL after 2 hours. (This test is used more for type 2 diabetes.)
• Random (non-fasting) blood glucose level -- diabetes is suspected if higher than 200 mg/dL and accompanied by the classic diabetes symptoms of increased thirst, urination, and fatigue. (This test must be confirmed with a fasting blood glucose test.)

Persons with diabetes need to have their hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level checked every 3 - 6 months. The HbA1c is a measure of average blood glucose during the previous 2 - 3 months. It is a very helpful way to determine how well treatment is working.

Have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked each year (aim for LDL levels below 100 mg/dL).

Treatment

The immediate goals are to treat diabetic ketoacidosis and high blood glucose levels. Because type 1 diabetes can start suddenly and have severe symptoms, people who are newly diagnosed may need to go to the hospital.

The long-term goals of treatment are to:

• Prolong life
• Reduce symptoms
• Prevent diabetes-related complications such as blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, and amputation of limbs

These goals are accomplished through:

• Blood pressure and cholesterol control
• Careful self testing of blood glucose levels
• Education
• Exercise
• Foot care
• Meal planning and weight control
• Medication or insulin use

There is no cure for diabetes. Treatment involves medicines, diet, and exercise to control blood sugar and prevent symptoms.

LEARN THESE SKILLS

Basic diabetes management skills will help prevent the need for emergency care. These skills include:

• How to recognize and treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
• What to eat and when
• How to take insulin or oral medication
• How to test and record blood glucose
• How to test urine for ketones (type 1 diabetes only)
• How to adjust insulin or food intake when changing exercise and eating habits
• How to handle sick days
• Where to buy diabetes supplies and how to store them

After you learn the basics of diabetes care, learn how the disease can cause long-term health problems and the best ways to prevent these problems. Review and update your knowledge, because new research and improved ways to treat diabetes are constantly being developed.

SELF-TESTING

If you have diabetes, your doctor may tell you to regularly check your blood sugar levels at home. There are a number of devices available, and they use only a drop of blood. Self-monitoring tells you how well diet, medication, and exercise are working together to control your diabetes. It can help your doctor prevent complications.

The American Diabetes Association recommends keeping blood sugar levels in a range based on your age. Discuss these goals with your doctor and diabetes educator.

Before meals:

• 70 - 130 mg/dL for adults
• 100 - 180 mg/dL for children under age 6
• 90 - 180 mg/dL for children 6 - 12 years old
• 90 - 130 mg/dL for children 13 - 19 years old

At bedtime:

• Less than 180 mg/dL for adults
• 110 - 200 mg/dL for children under age 6
• 100 - 180 mg/dL for children 6 - 12 years old
• 90 - 150 mg/dL for children 13 - 19 years old

WHAT TO EAT

You should work closely with your health care provider to learn how much fat, protein, and carbohydrates you need in your diet. A registered dietician can help you plan your dietary needs.

People with type 1 diabetes should eat at about the same times each day and try to be consistent with the types of food they choose. This helps to prevent blood sugar from becoming extremely high or low.

People with type 2 diabetes should follow a well-balanced and low-fat diet.

See: Diabetes diet

HOW TO TAKE MEDICATION

Medications to treat diabetes include insulin and glucose-lowering pills called oral hypoglycemic drugs.

People with type 1 diabetes cannot make their own insulin. They need daily insulin injections. Insulin does not come in pill form. Injections are generally needed one to four times per day. Some people use an insulin pump. It is worn at all times and delivers a steady flow of insulin throughout the day. Other people may use inhaled insulin. See also: Type 1 diabetes

Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes may respond to treatment with exercise, diet, and medicines taken by mouth. There are several types of medicines used to lower blood glucose in type 2 diabetes. See also: Type 2 diabetes

Medications may be switched to insulin during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Gestational diabetes may be treated with exercise and changes in diet.

EXERCISE

Regular exercise is especially important for people with diabetes. It helps with blood sugar control, weight loss, and high blood pressure. People with diabetes who exercise are less likely to experience a heart attack or stroke than those who do not exercise regularly.

Here are some exercise considerations:

• Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.
• Ask your doctor or nurse if you have the right footwear.
• Choose an enjoyable physical activity that is appropriate for your current fitness level.
• Exercise every day, and at the same time of day, if possible.
• Monitor blood glucose levels before and after exercise.
• Carry food that contains a fast-acting carbohydrate in case you become hypoglycemicduring or after exercise.
• Carry a diabetes identification card and a cell phone in case of emergency.
• Drink extra fluids that do not contain sugar before, during, and after exercise.

You may need to change your diet or medication dose if you change your exercise intensity or duration to keep blood sugar levels from going too high or low.

FOOT CARE

People with diabetes are more likely to have foot problems. Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves and decrease the body's ability to fight infection. You may not notice a foot injury until an infection develops. Death of skin and other tissue can occur.

If left untreated, the affected foot may need to be amputated. Diabetes is the most common condition leading to amputations.

To prevent injury to the feet, check and care for your feet every day.

For more information, see:

• Diabetes foot care
• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes

Support Groups

For additional information, see diabetes resources.

Expectations (prognosis)

With good blood glucose and blood pressure control, many of the complications of diabetes can be prevented.

Studies have shown that strict control of blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels in persons with diabetes helps reduce the risk of kidney disease, eye disease, nervous system disease, heart attack, and stroke.

Complications

Emergency complications include:

• Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma
• Diabetic ketoacidosis

Long-term complications include:

• Atherosclerosis
• Coronary artery disease
• Diabetic nephropathy
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Erection problems
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypertension
• Infections of the skin, female urinary tract, and urinary tract
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Stroke

Calling your health care provider

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of ketoacidosis:

• Abdominal pain
• Deep and rapid breathing
• Increased thirst and urination
• Loss of consciousness
• Nausea
• Sweet-smelling breath

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of extremely low blood sugar (hypoglycemic comaor severe insulin reaction):

• Confusion
• Convulsions or unconsciousness
• Dizziness
• Double vision
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Lack of coordination
• Weakness

Prevention

Maintaining an ideal body weight and an active lifestyle may prevent type 2 diabetes.

Currently there is no way to prevent type 1 diabetes.

There is no effective screening test for type 1 diabetes in people who don't have symptoms.

Screening for type 2 diabetes in people with no symptoms is recommended for:

• Overweight children who have other risk factors for diabetes starting at age 10 and repeating every 2 years
• Overweight adults (BMI greater than 25) who have other risk factors
• Adults over 45, repeated every 3 years

To prevent complications of diabetes, visit your health care provider or diabetes educator at least four times a year. Talk about any problems you are having.

Regularly have the following tests:

• Have your blood pressure checked every year (blood pressure goals should be 130/80 mm/Hg or lower).
• Have your glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) checked every 6 months if your diabetes is well controlled, otherwise every 3 months.
• Have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked yearly (aim for LDL levels below 100 mg/dL, less than 70 mg/dL in high-risk patients).
• Get yearly tests to make sure your kidneys are working well (microalbuminuriaand serum creatinine).
• Visit your ophthalmologist (preferably one who specializes in diabetic retinopathy) at least once a year, or more often if you have signs of diabetic retinopathy.
• See the dentist every 6 months for a thorough dental cleaning and exam. Make sure your dentist and hygienist know that you have diabetes.
• Make sure your health care provider inspects your feet at each visit.

Stay up-to-date with all of your vaccinations and get a flu shot every year in the fall.

References

Alemzadeh R, Wyatt DT. Diabetes Mellitus. In: Kliegman RM, ed. Kliegman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders;2007:chap 590.

American Diabetes Association. Diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care. 2010;33 Suppl 1:S62-S69.

American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes -- 2010. Diabetes Care. 2010; 33 Suppl 1:S11-S61.

Eisenbarth GS, Polonsky KS, Buse JB. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. In: Kronenberg HM, Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR. Kronenberg: Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 31.

Answer 4

Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the body is unable to properly process glucose, leading to high levels of sugar in the blood. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells, while Type 2 diabetes is more common and often linked to lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise.

Managing diabetes effectively requires a combination of medical treatment, lifestyle changes, and sometimes, supplements to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. People with diabetes often face challenges such as maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and monitoring blood sugar levels to prevent complications.

If you're looking for ways to support healthy blood sugar levels, there are natural options available that can complement your diabetes management plan. For instance, certain supplements have been shown to aid in stabilizing blood sugar and boosting overall health.

One such supplement that has helped many individuals is Sugar Defender. To learn more about how Sugar Defender can assist in managing your blood sugar levels, tinyurl. com/7m9j6m77 (remove the space) .

Taking proactive steps in managing diabetes can lead to a healthier, more balanced life. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or treatment plan.

Answer 5

Definition

Diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there are high levels of sugar in the blood.

See also:

• Gestational diabetes
• Metabolic syndrome
• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar. Diabetes can be caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both.

To understand diabetes, it is important to first understand the normal process by which food is broken down and used by the body for energy. Several things happen when food is digested:

• A sugar called glucose enters the bloodstream. Glucose is a source of fuel for the body.
• An organ called the pancreas makes insulin. The role of insulin is to move glucose from the bloodstream into muscle, fat, and liver cells, where it can be used as fuel.

People with diabetes have high blood sugar because their body cannot move sugar into fat, liver, and muscle cells to be stored for energy. This is because either:

• Their pancreas does not make enough insulin
• Their cells do not respond to insulin normally
• Both of the above

There are three major types of diabetes. The causes and risk factors are different for each type:

• Type 1 diabetescan occur at any age, but it is most often diagnosed in children, teens, or young adults. In this disease, the body makes little or no insulin. Daily injections of insulin are needed. The exact cause is unknown.
• Type 2 diabetesmakes up most of diabetes cases. It most often occurs in adulthood, but teens and young adults are now being diagnosed with it because of high obesity rates. Many people with type 2 diabetes do not know they have it.
• Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops at any time during pregnancy in a woman who does not have diabetes.

Diabetes affects more than 20 million Americans. Over 40 million Americans have pre-diabetes (early type 2 diabetes).

Symptoms

High blood sugar levels can cause several symptoms, including:

• Blurry vision
• Excess thirst
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination
• Hunger
• Weight loss

Because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar have no symptoms.

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes develop over a short period of time. People may be very sick by the time they are diagnosed.

Signs and tests

A urine analysismay be used to look for high blood sugar. However, a urine test alone does not diagnose diabetes.

Your health care provider may suspect that you have diabetes if your blood sugar level is higher than 200 mg/dL. To confirm the diagnosis, one or more of the following tests must be done.

Blood tests:

• Fasting blood glucose level -- diabetes is diagnosed if it is higher than 126 mg/dL twice. Levels between 100 and 126 mg/dL are called impaired fasting glucose or pre-diabetes. These levels are risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
• Hemoglobin A1ctest --
  • Normal: Less than 5.7%
  • Pre-diabetes: 5.7% - 6.4%
  • Diabetes: 6.5% or higher
• Oral glucose tolerance test -- diabetes is diagnosed if glucose level is higher than 200 mg/dL after 2 hours. (This test is used more often for type 2 diabetes.)

Screening for type 2 diabetes in people who have no symptoms is recommended for:

• Overweight children who have other risk factors for diabetes, starting at age 10 and repeated every 2 years
• Overweight adults (BMI greater than 25) who have other risk factors
• Adults over age 45, repeated every 3 years

Treatment

There is no cure for diabetes. Treatment involves medicines, diet, and exercise to control blood sugar and prevent symptoms and problems.

For more information on how to take care of your diabetes, see also:

• Diabetes diet
• Diabetes foot care
• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes

Support Groups

For more information, see diabetes resources.

Expectations (prognosis)

Studies have shown that better control of blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels in persons with diabetes helps reduce the risk of kidney disease, eye disease, nervous system disease, heart attack, and stroke.

Complications

Emergency complications include:

• Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma
• Diabetic ketoacidosis

After many years, diabetes can lead to other serious problems:

• You could have eye problems, including trouble seeing (especially at night) and light sensitivity. You could become blind.
• Your feet and skin can develop sores and infections. After a long time, your foot or leg may need to be removed. Infection can also cause pain and itching in other parts of the body.
• Diabetes may make it harder to control your blood pressure and cholesterol. This can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or other problems. It can become harder for blood to flow to your legs and feet.
• Nerves in the body can become damaged, causing pain, tingling, and a loss of feeling.
• Because of nerve damage, you could have problems digesting the food you eat. You could feel weakness or have trouble going to the bathroom. Nerve damage can also make it harder for men to have an erection.
• High blood sugar and other problems can lead to kidney damage. The kidneys might not work as well, and they may even stop working.

Prevention

Keeping an ideal body weight and an active lifestyle may prevent type 2 diabetes.

There is no way to prevent type 1 diabetes.

To prevent complications of diabetes, visit your health care provider or diabetes educator at least four times a year. Talk about any problems you are having.

References

Alemzadeh R, Ali O. Diabetes Mellitus. In: Kliegman RM, ed. Kliegman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders;2011:chap 583.

American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes -- 2011. Diabetes Care. 2010; 34 Suppl 1:S11-S61.

Pignone M, Alberts MJ, Colwell JA, Cushman M, Inzucchi SE, Mukherjee D, et al. Aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular events in people with diabetes: a position statement of the American Diabetes Association, a scientific statement of the American Heart Association, and an expert consensus document of the American College of Cardiology Foundation. Circulation. 2010;121:2694-2701.

Eisenbarth GS, Polonsky KS, Buse JB. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. In: Kronenberg HM, Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR. Kronenberg: Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 31.

Reviewed By

Review Date: 08/31/2011

A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Ari S. Eckman, MD, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (6/28/2011).

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels, which over time leads to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. The most common is type 2 diabetes, usually in adults, which occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough insulin. Over the last three decades, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has increased dramatically in countries of all income levels. Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin on its own. For people living with diabetes, access to affordable treatment, including insulin, is critical to their survival.

Approximately 62 million people in the Americas (422 million people worldwide) have diabetes, the majority living in low- and middle-income countries, and 244,084 deaths (1.5 million worldwide) are directly attributed to diabetes every year. Both the number of cases and the prevalence of diabetes have increased steadily over the last few decades.

key data

It is estimated that 62 million people in the Americas live with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM). This number has tripled in the Region since 1980 and is estimated to reach the 109 million mark by 2040, according to the Diabetes Atlas (ninth edition). Prevalence has increased more rapidly in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, and lower-limb amputation. Poorly controlled diabetes increases the chances of these complications and premature mortality. In addition, people with diabetes are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and tuberculosis, especially those with poor glycemic control.

Globally, between 2000 and 2016, there was a 5% increase in premature mortality from diabetes.

In the Americas, in 2019, diabetes was the sixth leading cause of death, with an estimated 244,084 deaths caused directly by diabetes. It is the second leading cause of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), reflecting the limiting complications that people with diabetes experience throughout their lives.

Overweight/obesity and physical inactivity are the main risk factors for type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of overweight in the Americas was almost double that observed worldwide. Among adolescents in the Americas, 80.7% are insufficiently active.

A healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight, and avoiding tobacco use are ways to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes .

Diabetes is treatable and its consequences can be prevented or delayed with diet, physical activity, medication, and regular screening and treatment for complications. .

Answer 8

When you hear the word diabetes, you think you're going to die. I was terrified straight away. But I was relieved once I had a better understanding of what it was and realized it was something I could handle on my own.

In the early stages of diabetes, I was depressed and despairing, but after doing some research, I learned that it isn't that tough to manage. There are a few things you should do before going to sleep, and then everything will be OK.

What actually is Diabetes-A touch of sugar

Diabetes is a medical condition where the body fails to produce the required amount of insulin or does not correctly use the produced insulin. Sometimes it exhibits both the combinations. If such a medical scenario arises, the body cannot get the required amount of sugar from the blood into the cells. This leads to high blood sugar levels.

What you need you to do:

The following lifestyle changes need to be adopted to maintain the blood sugar level and keep diabetes at bay. Doing this one can efficiently manage diabetes:

Balanced Diet: What we eat directly affects our blood sugar level. Therefore if someone is diagnosed with diabetes, then they must follow a balanced diet. Food that contains high sugar levels and carbonated drinks should be avoided. In the diet, green leafy vegetables and fruits can be added.

Regular Exercise: It’s not only for diabetes but also in general one should exercise regularly. Adopting this healthy habit will help one increase immunity and flexibility.

Regular Checkup: Diabetes increases the chances for Heart diseases; therefore, one must go for a routine health checkup.

Stress Management: When one is stressed, their blood sugar levels go up. This can have negative repercussions on diabetes as well. Therefore managing stress is very crucial.

Smoke and Alcohol: For a healthy life, it is always advisable to quit smoking and alcohol. Continuing this unhealthy habit can hinder the process of managing diabetes.

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Disclaimer:

Diabetes is a life-changing condition that requires careful blood sugar management and a healthy lifestyle for a person to manage it safely. Anyone who suspects they may be living with diabetes should contact their doctor.

One thing you really must do is go forward. You've got to become serious about this.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.