Diabetes Types and Symptoms
by Peter Sams
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. Your blood sugar level can be too high if your body
does not make enough of the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas (a gland behind the stomach) and moves glucose out of the blood
and into cells, where it is broken down to produce energy.
Types of Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disease where the bodys immune system destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the
pancreas. This type of diabetes, also known as juvenile-onset diabetes, accounts for 10-15% of all people with the disease. It can appear at any
age, although commonly under 40, and is triggered by environmental factors such as viruses, diet or chemicals in people genetically predisposed.
People with type 1 diabetes must inject themselves with insulin several times a day and follow a careful diet and exercise plan.
Type 2 Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with diabetes have problems converting food to energy.
After a meal, food is broken down into a sugar called glucose, which is carried by the blood to cells throughout the body. Cells use the hormone
insulin, made in the pancreas, to help them process blood glucose into energy. People develop type 2 diabetes because the cells in the muscles,
liver, and fat do not use insulin properly. Eventually, the pancreas cannot make enough insulin for the bodys needs. As a result, the amount of
glucose in the blood increases while the cells are starved of energy. Over the years, high blood glucose damages nerves and blood vessels,
leading to complications such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, nerve problems, gum infections, and amputation.
Symptoms
In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin, due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body
cells does not get glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting.
In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast
weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore
the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars
and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose
builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems:
*Right away, your cells may be starved for energy. *Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
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