Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar,
either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because
cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. The most common
symptoms of diabetes are polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia
(increased thirst) and polyphagia (increased hunger).
There are three main types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes: It results from the body's failure to produce insulin.
Type 2 diabetes: It results from insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to use insulin properly or there exists insulin deficiency.
Gestational diabetes: It is when pregnant women have a high blood glucose level during pregnancy.
Symptoms of diabetes
• Frequent urination
• Frequent thirst
• Lack of energy and feeling tired
• Blurred eye vision
• Too much hunger
• Unusual sudden weight loss
• Dry and itchy skin
• Losing sense or tingling in feet
Causes of Diabetes
• Hereditary: It is strongly believed that due to some genes which pass from one generation to another, a person can inherit diabetes. It depends upon closeness of blood relationship as mother is diabetic, the risk is 2 to 3%, father is diabetic, the risk is more.
• Age: Increased age is a factor which gives more possibility of diabetes.
• Poor Diet (Malnutrition): Improper nutrition, low protein and fiber intake, high intake of refined products are also the reasons for developing diabetes.
• Obesity and Fat Distribution: Being overweight leads to increased insulin resistance and thus diabetes.
• Sedentary Lifestyle: People with sedentary lifestyle are more prone to diabetes, when compared to those who exercise thrice a week.
• Stress: Any disturbance in Cortiosteroid or ACTH therapy also lead to clinical signs of the disease.
• Drug Induced: Clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa), risperidone (Risperdal), quetiapine (Seroquel) and ziprasidone (Geodon) are known to induce diabetes.
• Infection: Some of the strephylococci also causes infection in pancreas.
• Sex: Diabetes is commonly seen in males but, strongly in women and those females with multiple pregnancy or suffering from (PCOS) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
• Hypertension: There is a direct relation between high systolic pressure and diabetes.
• Serum lipids and lipoproteins : High triglyceride and cholesterol level in the blood is also related to high blood sugars.
Diabetes Care Tips
• Eat food at fixed hours and do not overeat.
• Do not eat immediately after a workout.
• Make sure you have three proper meals & light snacks in between.
• Do not eat fast; munch your food well before you swallow.
• Drink a lot of water that will help flush the toxins off your system.
• Avoid fried foods and sweetmeats.
• Include fresh vegetable salad in every meal.
• Include sprouts in the diet.
• Take your medicines at the same times each day.
• Exercise at about the same times each day.
• Avoid smoking as it leads to heart disease and poor circulation.
• Check your feet for cuts, blisters, and swelling.
• Check your blood sugar level regularly.
• Check the other tests such as kidney function, liver function, heart function, ketone level etc.
• Check your weight periodically and maintain ideal body weight.
Type 1 diabetes: It results from the body's failure to produce insulin.
Type 2 diabetes: It results from insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to use insulin properly or there exists insulin deficiency.
Gestational diabetes: It is when pregnant women have a high blood glucose level during pregnancy.
Symptoms of diabetes
• Frequent urination
• Frequent thirst
• Lack of energy and feeling tired
• Blurred eye vision
• Too much hunger
• Unusual sudden weight loss
• Dry and itchy skin
• Losing sense or tingling in feet
Causes of Diabetes
• Hereditary: It is strongly believed that due to some genes which pass from one generation to another, a person can inherit diabetes. It depends upon closeness of blood relationship as mother is diabetic, the risk is 2 to 3%, father is diabetic, the risk is more.
• Age: Increased age is a factor which gives more possibility of diabetes.
• Poor Diet (Malnutrition): Improper nutrition, low protein and fiber intake, high intake of refined products are also the reasons for developing diabetes.
• Obesity and Fat Distribution: Being overweight leads to increased insulin resistance and thus diabetes.
• Sedentary Lifestyle: People with sedentary lifestyle are more prone to diabetes, when compared to those who exercise thrice a week.
• Stress: Any disturbance in Cortiosteroid or ACTH therapy also lead to clinical signs of the disease.
• Drug Induced: Clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa), risperidone (Risperdal), quetiapine (Seroquel) and ziprasidone (Geodon) are known to induce diabetes.
• Infection: Some of the strephylococci also causes infection in pancreas.
• Sex: Diabetes is commonly seen in males but, strongly in women and those females with multiple pregnancy or suffering from (PCOS) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
• Hypertension: There is a direct relation between high systolic pressure and diabetes.
• Serum lipids and lipoproteins : High triglyceride and cholesterol level in the blood is also related to high blood sugars.
Diabetes Care Tips
• Eat food at fixed hours and do not overeat.
• Do not eat immediately after a workout.
• Make sure you have three proper meals & light snacks in between.
• Do not eat fast; munch your food well before you swallow.
• Drink a lot of water that will help flush the toxins off your system.
• Avoid fried foods and sweetmeats.
• Include fresh vegetable salad in every meal.
• Include sprouts in the diet.
• Take your medicines at the same times each day.
• Exercise at about the same times each day.
• Avoid smoking as it leads to heart disease and poor circulation.
• Check your feet for cuts, blisters, and swelling.
• Check your blood sugar level regularly.
• Check the other tests such as kidney function, liver function, heart function, ketone level etc.
• Check your weight periodically and maintain ideal body weight.
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