Diabetes

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Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot independently manage its blood glucose levels. This is mainly due to the inadequate production of a hormone called insulin. Therefore, insulin injections would be a suitable treatment for diabetics because it gives them enough insulin to maintain their blood glucose levels.

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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 23.6 million people have type 2 diabetes. Of these, more than 5 million do not know they have the disease.

Carbohydrates are one of the major food categories (the others include proteins and fats) in a type 2 diabetes diet. They provide fuel for the body in the form of glucose. Glucose is a sugar that is the primary source of energy for all of the body's cells.

Some good low carb desserts do include fruit -- just in smaller amounts. A parfait made of non-dairy whipped topping and berries is a good dessert. Plain or sugar-free vanilla yogurt can be used in place of the whipped topping, as well

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Signs of insulin deficiency include increased hunger and thirst and frequent urination. These signs may lead to a diagnosis of diabetes.

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Any recipe that provide a low sugar, low fat and low carbohydrate food/meal is good for a Type 2 Diabetic. Foods that are high in protein are best. Lactose free recipes are also great for diabetics.

It would be a disease of the Endocrine System. Since it involves insulin production where the pancreas are the main producing gland. The pancreas essentially belong to the Endocrine system.

Pancreas. It secrete the hormone insulin that helps to convert glucose(monosaccharide) into glycogen (polysaccharides)

People get Type 1 diabetes when the insulin cells in their body start to kill each other. Insulin cells are needed to control how much sugar goes into your bloodstream. If there are no more insulin cells, all the sugar that you eat will go into your bloodstream. The symptoms that you may feel when all the sugar goes into your bloodstream are extreme thirst, drowsy/tired all the time + excessively using the washroom, as your body is trying to get all that sugar out. You may also experience weight loss, a major sign. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should go to a clinic and get tested for Type 1. Type 2 is not common in children unless they are very overweight and have very bad eating habits. Type 2 can sometimes be treated by eating differently, or taking some kind of oral medication. Type 2 is more common in adults that have bad eating habits or a history of bad eating habits, or are overweight. Diabetes is an incurable disease.

Both types of diabetes can require injections of insulin. Type 1 Diabetics need insulin injections, while Type 2 Diabetics usually do not. However, due to certain circumstances, Type 2 Diabetics do need insulin injections.

If you suffer from hypoglycemia then you are certainly sensitive to carbohydrates. Those sensitive to carbohydrates could be more likely to develop diabetes because of the strong effect of insulin on their bodies. High insulin levels, which are characteristic of those with uncontrolled reactive (or postprandial") hypoglycemia, suppress a fat mobilizing hormone, and if the person is sensitive this may easily lead to obesity. Obesity and lack of physical activity are the biggest risk factors for type II diabetes. However some thin and even active people develop type II, and the reason for this is yet unknown.

It is commonly assumed that hypoglycemia will cause a person to develop type II diabetes but this is not yet supported by scientific fact.

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Adults with diabetes are 2-4 times more likely to have heart disease than adults without. High blood sugar increases the risk for heart attack and coronary artery disease. Specifically, adults with type 2 diabetes typically have high blood pressure and suffer from obesity, increasing their risk of heart disease issues.

I diabetic can live a long time if they follow their diet and keep their blood sugar within a normal range. If a diabetic is not following their diet then there are going to be many complications. Diabetics have a harder time healing so minor injuries can be fatal for them when they start reaching older ages. The best thing to do is follow a strict diabetic diet. Count your exchanges and exercise!

A glucose meter (or glucometer) is a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood. It is a key element of home blood glucose monitoring (HBGM) by people with diabetes mellitus or hypoglycemia. A small drop of blood, obtained by pricking the skin with a lancet, is placed on a disposable test strip that the meter reads and uses to calculate the blood glucose level. The meter then displays the level in mg/dl or mmol/l.

Any low sugar cereal should be ok for diabetics

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Definitely, and the proportion of cats with diabetes is rising from about 1 in 400 to closer to 1 in 50 (Source: Dr. Jacquie Rand, Queensland University).

If you are afraid your cat has diabetes, (because it's drinking and peeing a lot, and losing weight), then read as much as you can about how to care for it. It's actually possible to bring it totally back to good health given the right diet and insulin shots.

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