Diabetes Awareness – Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) established World Diabetes Day on November 14th in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes.
Diabetes is a growing problem in India, with an estimated 8.7% diabetic population between the ages of 20 and 70 years. Diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)?are becoming more common due to a combination of factors such as rapid urbanization, sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, tobacco use, and rising life expectancy.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus is a disease that affects the body's use of blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an essential energy source for the muscles and tissue cells. It is also the primary fuel source for the brain.
The principal reason for diabetes varies depending on the type. However, diabetes, regardless of the type, can result in excess sugar in the blood. Added sugar in the bloodstream can cause serious health issues.
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are both chronic diabetes conditions. Pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes are potentially reversible diabetes conditions. Pre-diabetes develops when blood sugar levels rise above normal. However, the blood sugar levels are not high enough to be classified as diabetes.
Types of Diabetes
There are several types of diabetes:
1.????????Type 1: Diabetes type 1 is an autoimmune condition. The immune system targets and kills insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It is unclear what causes the attack's origin.
2.????????Type 2: When your body gets resistant to insulin, type 2 diabetes develops, and blood sugar levels rise. It accounts for roughly 90% to 95% of cases. Type 2 diabetes is prevalent, according to a dependable source.
3.????????Gestational: When a woman is pregnant, gestational diabetes is elevated blood sugar. This form of diabetes is brought on by substances the placenta secretes that block insulin.
Despite having a similar name to diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus is rare. It is a distinct illness where your kidneys expel excessive amounts of fluid from your body.
Symptoms
Diabetes's?typical?signs?and?symptoms?include:
Causes
According?to?the?type?of?diabetes?you?end?up?developing,?different?risk?factors?apply.
Type 1 diabetes risk factors include:
Pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are both at risk for:
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Pregnancy-related diabetes risk factors include:
Treatment
Diabetes treatments vary depending on the type of diabetes you have, how well your blood glucose levels are controlled, and any other underlying medical disorders you may have.
1.????????Type 1 diabetes: If you have type 1 diabetes, you must take insulin every day. Insulin production by your pancreas has ceased.
2.????????Type 2 diabetes: Dietary and lifestyle modifications like decreasing weight, choosing nutritious foods, and increasing your physical activity level are all possible treatments for type 2 diabetes.
3.????????Pre-diabetes: If you have pre-diabetes, the objective is to prevent you from developing diabetes. The focus of treatments is on risk factors that can be managed, like decreasing weight with a healthy diet and exercise (at least five days a week for 30 minutes).
4.????????Gestational diabetes: If you have this type and your glucose level is not too high, changing your diet and engaging in regular activity may be your primary treatment. Your health professional may begin administering medicine or insulin if the target goal is still not accomplished or if your blood glucose level is too high.
Some forms of diabetes, such as type 1, are brought on by external sources. Others, like type 2, can be avoided by improving dietary habits, upping physical activity, and decreasing weight.
How to Make the Workplace Accommodating for Employees with Diabetes?
People with diabetes must manage the condition in many ways, including monitoring their blood sugar throughout the day, watching what they eat, attending frequent doctor visits, and eventually self-administering between two and four insulin shots per day if the condition worsens.
A diabetic employee may need to take breaks throughout the day to monitor blood sugar levels. Consider providing a private area for your employees to test their blood sugar levels, administer injections, and rest. If some employees must administer injections at work, provide needle disposal. This will help the employees with diabetes regulate their blood sugar levels and stay healthy and productive throughout the day. It will also bolster their morale by making them know that their employer and the organization cares for their health and wellbeing.
Medical Disclaimer
Any medical information referred to in or through our blog is provided as information only and is not intended:
We highly recommend you consult the medical professionals empanelled with us for specific advice about your situation.
At?myHealthmeter,?we have empanelled renowned diabetologists to guide and offer the best tips to prevent lifestyle diseases. The Diabetes Management session can be conducted for 45 minutes at your workplace to discuss the symptoms, causes, and preventive healthcare strategies to control the disease. This wellness program will be followed by a 15-minute live Q&A session to clear doubts regarding the myths and facts about diabetes. Additionally, the session may further include home remedies to ensure efficient disease prevention.
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