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(Also known as diabetes mellitus, pre-diabetes, juvenile diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, hyperglycemia)
Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above the normal range. Although we always have some glucose in our blood, high levels can cause major health problems, such as heart disease. Diabetes is not selective when it comes to age, as the young, middle aged, and the elderly are all victims of this disease.
The pancreas secretes a hormone, insulin, which helps glucose move to the cells in our body. Glucose is made from the food we eat, and it’s also made in our liver and muscles. Our bodies use glucose for energy. When a diabetic’s body either does not make enough insulin or it cannot use its own insulin, sugar begins to build up in the blood.
The signs of diabetes are varied, and they include being very thirsty, losing weight without trying, having sores that do not heal, and blurry eyesight. A diabetic may have quite a few symptoms, or maybe none at all.
There are three main types of diabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. In Type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system has attacked and destroyed the beta cells of the pancreas, so the body no longer makes insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common and can show up at any age, although it has been called adult-onset diabetes. In Type 2, the pancreas tries to keep up with the body’s demand for insulin, a condition that results when the liver, muscles, and fat do not use insulin properly. Given enough time, the pancreas reaches a point where it cannot secrete enough insulin in response to meals.
Finally, gestational diabetes occurs during the late stages of pregnancy. Although this normally goes away, it increases the chance of developing diabetes 2 later in life.
To diagnose diabetes, there are two tests used to measure the presence of blood sugar problems. One is the direct measurement of glucose levels in the blood during an overnight fast. The second test is a measurement of the body's ability to appropriately handle excess sugar presented after drinking a high glucose drink. Sometimes an illness or another disease can disrupt the results of these tests; therefore, your healthcare professional will also include a complete physical and history to determine if there are other factors affecting your blood glucose level.
Once diagnosed, treatment will vary for each individual. Type 1 diabetics will require insulin, which is in the form of an injection under the skin. With all three types of diabetes, the patient will follow a diabetic diet and try to reach ideal body weight through regular exercise. Obesity especially appears to be a main factor in the onset of diabetes, especially in those who are genetically disposed to the disease through a family history, which is why diet and exercise are so important to effectively treat the disease.
The Healthy Green Lifestyle Center recommends a personal assessment that will help identify the potential triggers that exacerbate the condition. The results from an assessment will provide suggestions to help reduce the exposure your environment has on your condition.
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Disclaimer
The information presented in this site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease or condition. It is not intended to substitute for the advice, treatment and/or diagnosis of a qualified licensed health professional. Coaches of the Lifestyle Center may not make any medical diagnoses, claims and/or substitute for a health care provider.
The state of knowledge regarding the treatment of patients potentially exposed to hazardous substances in the environment is constantly evolving and is often uncertain. In this educational endeavor we have made a diligent effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information presented, but make no claim that it comprehensively addresses all possible situations. This site is intended as an educational resource for individuals and families seeking information that may help them solve difficult health issues. It is not, however, a substitute for the professional judgment of a licensed health professional. The information must be interpreted in light of specific data regarding the patient and in conjunction with other sources of authority.
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