Diabetes, its detection and cure

What is Type - 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is caused when the insulin production in the pancreas is stopped. Insulin is a hormone, which allows for the glucose to be absorbed in the cells. With no insulin, glucose remains in the bloodstream, leading to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). 
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What are the possible symptoms to look out for?

• Increased thirst or hunger.
• Needing to pee (urinate) more often or peeing more at night. Your child may wet their bed.
• Sudden weight changes that cannot be explained.
• Irritability or changes in behavior.

Less common symptoms include:

• Nausea or vomiting.
• Pain in the abdomen.
• Tiredness (fatigue) or weakness.
• Vision changes. These may include blurry vision.

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What is Type - 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 Diabetes is usually caused by Liver or Muscle inability to intake blood sugar or glucose into the cells. Excess, blood sugar hence circulates within the body. It was initially only known as Adult-Onset Diabetes, however new cases have been found in children with Obesity. 
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What are the possible symptoms to look out for?

• Increased thirst
• Fatigue, tiredness
• Sudden weight loss
• Itching around the genitals
• Slow healing cuts or wounds
• Blurred vision
• Frequent Urination

How Insulin Works?

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas; a small gland located behind the stomach. When the blood sugar level rises in the body, pancreas triggers a response to create insulin. Which then allows for the glucose to be taken in by the cells in the body. Insulin production stops once the blood sugar levels have been regulated.

What is the role of Glucose?

Glucose is a source of body energy, it can be produced and utilized in the liver or it could be broken down in the body into simpler carbohydrates. Such glucose intake happens through food. Liver stores the food as complex glycogen and breaks it down when the body needs energy.

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Healthy lifestyle changes can reverse diabetes

Good lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of damage through diabetes, around 71% of people above the age of 60 had significant benefits, over a decade with 34% chances of developing diabetes. 31% of the diverse population had only 18% chance of developing diabetes after adapting healthy lifestyle changes.

Here are some good steps to follow:

• Decrease intake of added sugars and processed foods
• Swap out refined grains for whole grains like farro, quinoa, corn, oatmeal, and brown rice are even better.
• Increase fiber intake. High-fiber foods include most vegetables and fruits. Legumes are also high in fiber and healthy plant protein.
• Increase fruit and vegetable intake. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, and high-fiber fruits like berries of all kinds, are especially healthy.
• Eat less meat and avoid processed red meat. two slices of bacon, two slices of deli meat, or one hot dog is associated with over a 50% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
• Eat healthier fats. Saturated fats, particularly from meats, are associated with an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. Plant oils, such as extra-virgin olive oil and canola oil, carry less risk. Omega-3 fats, like in walnuts, flax seeds, and some fish, are actually good for you.

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