Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus (sometimes called "sugar diabetes") is a condition that occurs when the
body can't use glucose (a type of sugar) normally. Glucose is the main source of energy for
the body's cells. The levels of glucose in the blood are controlled by a hormone called
insulin, which is made by the pancreas.
the body can't respond normally
to the insulin that is made (type 2
diabetes).
In diabetes, the pancreas does
not make enough insulin (type 1
diabetes)
Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fruity-smelling
breath, breathing problems, and even loss of
consciousness.
take insulin as part of their treatment., Physioterapy, Diet, Physical
activity and regular self-control.
● Extreme thirst.
● Increased hunger (especially after eating)
● Dry mouth.
● Upset stomach and vomiting.
● Frequent urination.
● Unexplained weight loss, even though you're eating and feel hungry.
● Fatigue.
● Blurry vision.
Signs:
Type I
Symptons:
Age and Family history
Risk Factors:
A fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) is normal. A
fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) is
considered prediabetes. If it's 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or higher on two
separate tests, you have diabetes
Levels of glucose.
Treatment
Type 1 diabetes can't be prevented. Doctors can't even tell who will get it
and who won't. No one knows for sure what causes type 1 diabetes, but
scientists think it has something to do with genes.
How to prevent
Diabetes type I?
● Increased thirst.
● Frequent urination.
● Increased hunger.
● Unintended weight loss.
● Fatigue.
● Blurred vision.
● Slow-healing sores.
● Frequent infections.
Signs and Symptons:
Type II
Risk Factors:
● are overweight or obese.
● are age 45 or older.
● have a family history of diabetes.
● are African American, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian
American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.
● have high blood pressure.
● have a low level of HDL (“good”) cholesterol, or a high level of
triglycerides.
Less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is normal. 140 to 199 mg/dL (7.8
mmol/L and 11.0 mmol/L) is diagnosed as prediabetes. 200 mg/dL (11.1
mmol/L) or higher after two hours suggests diabetes.
Levels of glucose.
● Include foods rich in fiber and
healthy carbohydrates in your
diet.
● Eat at regular intervals
● Only eat until you’re full.
● Control your weight and keep
your heart healthy.
● Get about half an hour of
aerobic activity.
Treatment
How to prevent Diabetes Type II
1. Cut Sugar and Refined Carbs
From Your Diet. ...
2. Work Out Regularly. ...
3. Drink Water as Your Primary
Beverage. ...
4. Lose Weight If You're
Overweight or Obese. ...
5. Quit Smoking. ...
6. Follow a Very-Low-Carb Diet.
...
7. Watch Portion Sizes
