What Is Diabetes
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Understanding Diabetes
Overview
With diabetes becoming increasingly common, understanding its nature is crucial for prevention.
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is essentially the body's inability to properly process sugars. Normally, when we consume food or drinks, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels. Diabetes disrupts this process.
Types of Diabetes
1. Type 1 Diabetes: The pancreas produces little to no insulin. Individuals usually require insulin injections.
2. Type 2 Diabetes: The body becomes resistant to insulin, making it ineffective. This type is rapidly increasing in prevalence.
Risks and Complications
While not immediately life-threatening, unmanaged diabetes can have severe long-term effects, impacting organs such as the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and heart. However, regulating blood sugar through medication, diet, and exercise can significantly minimize these risks.
Prevalence
Recent studies indicate that 2 in every 100 people have diabetes, with half unaware of their condition. This is because diabetes often presents no outward signs.
Diagnosing Diabetes
The simplest method to diagnose diabetes is a blood sugar test, which can be arranged with a doctor. A small blood sample from a finger prick is analyzed with an electronic tester. Normal blood sugar levels range from 72-126 mg/dl (or 4-7 mmol/l).
Symptoms of Diabetes
Symptoms can vary, but common signs include:
- Weight Loss: Inability to properly process glucose leads to its loss through urine, using up reserve tissues and causing weight loss.
- Increased Thirst: Persistent dry mouth despite drinking fluids is common. Drinking sugary beverages only elevates blood sugar and intensifies thirst.
- Frequent Urination: High blood sugar causes sugar to spill into urine, drawing water from the body and causing dehydration, prompting frequent urination.
If you experience these symptoms, consult a doctor to confirm whether you have diabetes. While a diagnosis can be shocking, diabetes is manageable with treatment and lifestyle changes to reduce complications.
Prevention and Early Awareness
Understanding diabetes and recognizing early symptoms can prevent it from developing. By monitoring your health and adopting healthy eating habits, you can reduce your risk. Remember, prevention is always better than cure.
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