Important Things You Need To Know About Diabetes

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Important Things You Need To Know About Diabetes

• Submitted By University of Chicago Medicine
  Kovler Diabetes Center

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• Diabetes is one of the most common serious
  complex health conditions that affect over 387
  millions of people around the world. It is a
  disorder in the endocrine system that is
  characterized by the impaired ability of the body
  to respond to or produce insulin which leads to a
  constant increase of sugar or glucose levels in
  the urine and bloodstream.
• Diabetes is one of the most common serious
  complex conditions that affect millions of people
  around the world. It is a disorder of the
  endocrine system that can affect the whole body.
  Diabetes can cause critical health complications
  such as lower-extremity amputations, loss of
  sight or blindness, kidney failure, nerve pain,
  and even heart disease. It is characterized by
  the impaired ability of the body to respond to or
  produce insulin which leads to a constant
  increase of sugar or glucose levels in the urine
  and bloodstream.

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• This serious health condition has become
  increasingly more widespread because of the also
  increasing cases of obesity across the globe. As
  of the moment, there are already around 387
  million individuals both males and females of all
  ages who are suffering from diabetes. The data
  includes the estimated number of people who are
  still unaware that they are suffering from
  diabetes and who are not yet clinically diagnosed
  for such condition either at the diabetes center
  or in a clinical setting.

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Type 1 Diabetes
Different types of Diabetes
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• The type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that
  needs insulin to treat. It is a health condition
  wherein the beta cells are being attacked and
  destroyed by the body itself. When the beta cells
  or pancreatic cells are destroyed, the pancreas
  cannot be able to function properly and it cannot
  also produce enough insulin.
• People who are suffering from this type of
  diabetes is known as insulin dependent. Although
  the type 1 diabetes usually develops either
  during childhood or early adulthood, it can
  affect people of all ages.

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2. Type 2 Diabetes

• The type 2 diabetes, also popularly referred to
  as non-insulin dependent diabetes, is the most
  common type of diabetes. In fact, the diabetes
  specialist center has revealed that 90 to 95
  percent of diabetes sufferers in America are
  affected by type 2 diabetes. This type is
  characterized by insulin resistance or the body's
  inability to effectively use its own insulin.
• People who are more than 45 years old are likely
  to suffer from type 2 diabetes. Your risk for
  type 2 diabetes also increases if you are
  overweight or obese if you have previously
  suffered from gestational diabetes, and if you
  have a sedentary lifestyle or you are physically
  inactive. A family history of diabetes and ethnic
  background are also risk factors for this type of
  diabetes.

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3. Monogenic Diabetes

• Only around 1 to 3 percent of diabetes sufferers
  in America are diagnosed with monogenic diabetes.
  It affects individuals at any age. Monogenic
  diabetes is a less common condition that results
  from an error or mutation in one of the over 20
  different genes.

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4. Gestational Diabetes

• As its name suggests, gestational diabetes
  affects pregnant women. It typically shows during
  the final term of pregnancy and usually goes away
  right after delivery. The diabetes center of
  excellence revealed that around 3 to 8 percent of
  pregnant American women suffer from this type of
  diabetes.

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Common diabetes symptoms

• The symptoms can vary according to the type of
  diabetes.
• For type 1 diabetes, the most common symptoms are
  frequent urination, weight loss, tiredness,
  abnormal hunger, weakness, vomiting, mood swings,
  thirst, nausea, and high levels of sugar in the
  blood and urine.
• People who are suffering from type 2 diabetes may
  experience skin infections, irritability,
  tiredness, blurry vision, thirst, frequent
  urination, nausea, and dry or tingling skin.
• If you ever affected by Diabetes and need best
  Care then Conatct Kovler Diabetes Center.Kovler
  is a comprehensive center for innovative diabetes
  research and unparalleled patient care.Kovler
  Diabetes Center is to provide holistic treatment,
  care and education that empowers our patients to
  effectively manage their diabetes for a lifetime.

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