Diabetes and its Management
January 22nd 2007 22:49
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most costly burdensome chronic disease of our generation and is condition that is increasing in epidemic population in the whole world. The complications resulting from the diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are associated with failure of various organs such as the eyes, kidneys and nerves. Diabetics are also at a significantly higher risk for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and stroke and they have a greater likelihood of having hypertension, dyslipidemia and obesity.
Diabetes is a serious disorder of the glands called pancreas. It is one of the most insidious disorders of the metabolism and, if left undiagnosed, may lead to rapid emaciation and ultimately death.
The types of Diabetes
According to Medical Research, Diabetes are of two types:
1. Diabetes Mellitus – Type I
2. Diabetes Mellitus – Type II
Type I is also called as Insulin dependent Juvenile Diabetes (IDDM) in which the body is unable to produce insulin.
Type II is also called Non Insulin Dependent Adult Onset Diabetes (NIDDM) in which the pancreas produces insulin, but it is insufficient for reducing the blood glucose to normal levels.
Common symptoms of Type- 1 Diabetes
• Excessive Thirst
• Frequent urination
• Unexplained weight loss
• Irritability
• Weakness
• Fatigue
Common symptoms of Type- 2 Diabetes
• Loss off weight
• Numbness in hands or feet.
• Uncontrolled infections
• Pain in the limbs
• Inflammatory chest infections
• Dimness of vision, contrast
• Excessive thirst
• Body weakness
Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most costly burdensome chronic disease of our generation and is condition that is increasing in epidemic population in the whole world. The complications resulting from the diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are associated with failure of various organs such as the eyes, kidneys and nerves. Diabetics are also at a significantly higher risk for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and stroke and they have a greater likelihood of having hypertension, dyslipidemia and obesity.
Diabetes is a serious disorder of the glands called pancreas. It is one of the most insidious disorders of the metabolism and, if left undiagnosed, may lead to rapid emaciation and ultimately death.
The types of Diabetes
According to Medical Research, Diabetes are of two types:
1. Diabetes Mellitus – Type I
2. Diabetes Mellitus – Type II
Type I is also called as Insulin dependent Juvenile Diabetes (IDDM) in which the body is unable to produce insulin.
Type II is also called Non Insulin Dependent Adult Onset Diabetes (NIDDM) in which the pancreas produces insulin, but it is insufficient for reducing the blood glucose to normal levels.
Common symptoms of Type- 1 Diabetes
• Excessive Thirst
• Frequent urination
• Unexplained weight loss
• Irritability
• Weakness
• Fatigue
Common symptoms of Type- 2 Diabetes
• Loss off weight
• Numbness in hands or feet.
• Uncontrolled infections
• Pain in the limbs
• Inflammatory chest infections
• Dimness of vision, contrast
• Excessive thirst
• Body weakness
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