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Fundamental Facts About Diabetes

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Diabetes Mellitus is commonly called as “diabetes,” which means “sweet urine”. Diabetes mellitus means “to flow, honey” in Greek. Diabetes affects the ability of the body to produce or react to insulin. Insulin is the hormone that permits glucose (blood sugar) to penetrate the cells of the human body and to be utilized for energy.

Diabetes is the outcome of the defects in secretion of insulin, insulin action or both. In diabetes, large amount of glucose are kept in the blood. High levels of glucose (hyperglycemia) are the causes of glucose spill in the urine. As outcome of high levels of blood sugar or glucose, two problems will happen: body cells get ravenous for energy, and the elevated glucose levels may damage the nerves, kidney, eyes, heart and blood vessels.

Diabetes is a lifelong illness but not contagious or infectious like flu or cold. Men having diabetes frequently have dysfunction on erection which may begin prior to the analysis of diabetes is done. It is suggested that men having unexplained dysfunction on erection be monitored for diabetes by means of fasting blood sugar test. The normal level of blood sugar is 65 – 140, high sugar level is 250 – 350 and very high sugar level is over 350.

The pancreas discharges a hormone known as glycogen. The liver and muscles change their accumulated glycogen back to the glucose. When the accumulated glycogen is utilized, the liver, small intestines and liver may shatter down protein to glucose.

Symptoms of diabetes include:

Signs of diabetes include the following: excessive thirst, excessive urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight loss, extreme fatigue, irritability, nausea, vomiting, thrush and sweet smelling breath.

There are four main types of diabetes:
-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)
-Non Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NDDM)
-Gestational Diabetes
-Secondary Diabetes

Secondary diabetes mellitus is a disease wherein the blood sugar scale is elevated as result of another medical situation. This disease also develops if the pancreatic tissue in charge for the creation of insulin is absent since it is damaged.

Common Signs of Diabetes and Prevention Against the Disease

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Excessive eating (polyphagia) – If the body is capable, it can secrete additional insulin to deal with extreme blood sugar scales. Likewise, the body is opposed to the activity of insulin with type II diabetes. One of the roles of insulin is to arouse hunger. Hence, elevated insulin scales lead to improved hunger and eating. In spite of increased intake of calories, the individual can gain less weight or can even have weight loss.

Poor healing of wound – If these cells are not functioning properly, wounds heal longer and get infected more often. Likewise, long-standing diabetes which is linked blood vessels which are thickened, preventing good flow including release of sufficient oxygen and some nutrients into the body tissues.

Infections – Particular syndromes of infection, like frequent yeast contamination of genitals, frequent infections of the urinary tract and skin infections, can result from repression of immune structure by diabetes, also by existence of glucose in tissues that permits bacteria to develop well. They may be a sign of poor sugar control in the blood of persons known of having diabetes.

Blurry vision – this symptom is not particular for diabetes, however, it is often present with elevated levels of blood sugar.

Altered mental status – unexplained irritability, extreme lethargy, agitation, inattention or confusion may all be symptoms of extreme high sugar level in the blood.

Type II diabetes can be prevented through the following:
* Regular physical activities are essential in prevention of type 2 diabetes. Doing exercises regularly can help burn out excess calories.
* Control weight into normal or near to normal scales by eating healthy, high fiber and low-fat diets.
* Keep alcohol utilization low.
* Quit smoking, smoking is disastrous to health.
* Take medication religiously as directed by your physician if your blood fat level is elevated (like high cholesterol) or elevated blood pressure.

Diabetes Information That You Need to Know

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Getting sick is such a burden. Thinking about hospital bills, maintenance medications, follow-up check-ups, physical therapies give us a terrible headache. There are some individuals who are not able to benefit from the different health care services being offered by the hospitals due to poverty and racial discrimination. Poor people especially the indigent just simply rely on herbs and from the free medicines given by the government. It is best that the government will give much attention with regards to the availability and accessibility of health care services to poor individuals.

There are just so many diseases in the world that we can acquire genetically or through close contact with the virus or bacteria. Hereditary diseases are difficult to avoid. Why? Because when your ancestors have the disease, it can be passed on to the next family generations. You can never escape that disease if it runs in the family’s blood. If there are hereditary diseases in the family, better that you perform early detection that way you will know the necessary interventions and measures to treat the disease.

One very common genetically acquired disease is diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a disorder affecting the biochemical reactions of the body and having a tendency for developing above normal levels of sugar in the blood. Medically, the disorder is characterized as hyperglycaemic glycosuria. Hyperglycaemic means that the blood sugar is elevated while glycosuria means that glucose is present in the urine.

The greek word diabetes which means siphon refers to the excessive urination. While the latin word mellitus means honey sweet this refers to sugar-sweet urine. Diabetes mellitus is a disease occurring in almost any parts of the world. It affects all races and even all age groups.

The most common signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus include that of weight loss, excessive urination, thirst and extreme hunger. If not corrected, this may lead to several complications and will eventually lead to early death.

It is important that we know the normal blood sugar levels that way we can determine if the blood sugar reading that we have is below or above normal. The normal fasting blood sugar level is 70-100mg/dl. If the test is done without fasting, the normal reading is 70-140mg/dl. Any reading above 140mg/dl is called hyperglycemia and any blood sugar reading below 70mg/dl is named as hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia blood sugar levels are determined though taking a blood sample. Few drops of blood is enough to determine whether an individual sugar is at high range.

The diabetes treatment depends upon the type of diabetes that you have. There is the insulin dependent type, noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus and the gestational diabetes. From the name itself, insulin dependent which means insulin injections are needed to sustain life whereas noninsulin dependent which means that exercise, oral medications and a strict diabetic diet is needed to control the disease. Gestational diabetes is the type of diabetes which occurs during pregnancy. Exercise and diabetic diet needs to be observed and maintained.

Diabetes is a very serious disease that should be given attention. Since it is hereditary, early detection must be made in a much earlier time so as to provide treatment and implement interventions.

Diabetes is the type of disease that needs to be understood well. The disease has different subtypes making it difficult to understand. Knowing the definition, the types and the diabetes treatment enables an individual to become aware of the background of the disease. For more information, you can visit http://www.Diabetes-Info.org and gather as much information you need.

I have gestational diabetes. Can anyone pls make me aware how much a normal fasting blood sugar must be.?

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I am using a glucometer and im getting varying results, which im not feeling are correct. Is it advisable to use glucometer for blood sugar monitoring or go to lab check during pregnancy.

For fasting :less than 105 mg/dl Thats for Gestational Diabetes.

I would have printed it but page does not allow to copy.

Has anyone else here been tested for gestational diabetes? What was your blood sugar level?

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Today my wife went for her 28 week screening, she had blood sugar of 175. They want her to do a second longer test. Has anybody here had gestational diabetes? Or high blood sugar that was later proven to not to be gestational diabetes? Please anyone who has knowledge help me to calm my wife! Thanks.

I had gestational diabetes with my second child. The doctor had me check my blood sugar with a meter 4 times a day. Once when I woke up and then after my 3 main meals. He wanted it to be under 100. I had to keep a log and was able to control it with my diet. Very little carbs and sugar. I was really scared at first but it turned out okay. My daughter was perfect and went to 39 weeks, she was 8lbs 4ozs. My first baby I did not have gestational diabetes and she was 8lbs 10ozs!!!
Also taking your blood sugar at home does not hurt as bad as when they poke your finger in the DR.’s office. It is vicious at the doctors but it barely hurts at all when you have the correct equipment.
Good luck!!!

Tips for a diet for someone with diabetes?

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My mom was just diagnosed with Diabetes this week. Can anyone give me some tips on her diet? What should she try to eat, and what should she try to avoid? any foods that she could eat in daily basis?

Eat LESS Carbs, switch to Whole Wheat breads & pasta
carbs, like pototaes, pasta, turn into sugar in the body
eat more fiber, it lowers blood sugar, more veggies (you get to tell your mom)
look into cimmimon pills (NOT the powder) i’ve heard it helps

I got my diabetes tested fasting blood sugar was shown at 145 no sugar in the urine how to control sugar?

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you should be able to control with diet for awhile anyway. You should go to a diabetic management class but I can give you a very basic.

you need to eat every 3-4 hours
you need to eat 30-45 if you are female. if you are male it should be 45-60 carbs per meal carbs can be found on the back of food items.
If meals can not be 3-4 hours you need to get a snack of 15 carbs in between. this keeps your blood sugars more even.
the thing i found that is hard to control is the amount of pasta and rice 1/2 cup is a serving so if you have 1 cup you have 30 carbs so you can not have fruit or breads you would have to use salads to fill up on. like spagehtti and garlic bread. Look at cereal closely some are only one third cup as a serving with milk you can go over very easy. Milk has carbs.

look at lables closely Yougart that says low fat has just as many carbs as regular. (44) Lite has less than half. (21) regular soda has 45 carbs that is a full meal in a 12 oz can.

I got my diabetes tested fasting blood sugar was shown at 145 no sugar in the urine how to control sugar?

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you should be able to control with diet for awhile anyway. You should go to a diabetic management class but I can give you a very basic.

you need to eat every 3-4 hours
you need to eat 30-45 if you are female. if you are male it should be 45-60 carbs per meal carbs can be found on the back of food items.
If meals can not be 3-4 hours you need to get a snack of 15 carbs in between. this keeps your blood sugars more even.
the thing i found that is hard to control is the amount of pasta and rice 1/2 cup is a serving so if you have 1 cup you have 30 carbs so you can not have fruit or breads you would have to use salads to fill up on. like spagehtti and garlic bread. Look at cereal closely some are only one third cup as a serving with milk you can go over very easy. Milk has carbs.

look at lables closely Yougart that says low fat has just as many carbs as regular. (44) Lite has less than half. (21) regular soda has 45 carbs that is a full meal in a 12 oz can.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis help pleasse ?

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Ok so if you go to the doctor and find out that you have diabetic ketoacidosis (do not already have type 1 or two diabetes) that means you have diabetes right…?? and you will have to take insulin or is ketoacidosis a whole other disease of it’ own PLEASE HELPPP

A person with diabetes has problems controlling their blood sugar levels. If it goes unchecked long enough, glucose builds up in the blood stream because it isn’t being converted to be used for energy. This makes the body work harder to get rid of it. People will usually become really tired and sick as the body tries to figure out what to do with the excess blood sugar. Your body will try to get rid of it by flushing it out.This makes someone become extremely thirsty so that the kidneys can process the sugar and expel it through urine. High blood sugars also damage organs such as the kidneys, eyes, and heart. If it continues, people can go into something calle Diabetic Ketoacidosis. This is when the body, in a desperate attempt to get energy and lower blood sugar levels, starts burning the proteins in the muscles and fat reserves. This is where the sudden weight change comes in. As the body burns the proteins, known as Ketones, for energy, it gets flushed out in the urine. Ketones can build up in the blood stream, changing the pH level of the blood, making it too acidic for the body. If the blood sugar doesn’t come down immediately after this begins to happen, a person can become unconscious, go into a diabetic coma, and die. This is why it is very important for diabetics to monitor their blood sugar levels.

Insulin will probably be used to bring down glucose levels quickly, but that doesn’t mean that you will necessarily be dependent on the insulin later (assuming you aren’t type 1). I wasn’t diagnosed with diabetes until after I had gone through ketoacidosis as well. Ketoacidosis is a serious condition, but can be treated. Since you had sugars high enough to go into diabetic ketoacidosis, then chances are you’re diabetic, although some medicationsfor other conditions can cause high blood sugar, but may go away when you stop taking the medication.
If you’re a type 2, you don’t have to be on insulin or a glucophage to control it. I was for awhile, but following my doctors advice and sticking to my diet and exercise routine (cheating sometimes, of course ;) ) I don’t take insulin or metformin anymore. There is hope! But everyone is different, so listen to your doctor, and feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions :) Hope this helped and get better NOW! (soon isn’t soon enough :P )

Diabetic Ketoacidosis help pleasse ?

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Ok so if you go to the doctor and find out that you have diabetic ketoacidosis (do not already have type 1 or two diabetes) that means you have diabetes right…?? and you will have to take insulin or is ketoacidosis a whole other disease of it’ own PLEASE HELPPP

A person with diabetes has problems controlling their blood sugar levels. If it goes unchecked long enough, glucose builds up in the blood stream because it isn’t being converted to be used for energy. This makes the body work harder to get rid of it. People will usually become really tired and sick as the body tries to figure out what to do with the excess blood sugar. Your body will try to get rid of it by flushing it out.This makes someone become extremely thirsty so that the kidneys can process the sugar and expel it through urine. High blood sugars also damage organs such as the kidneys, eyes, and heart. If it continues, people can go into something calle Diabetic Ketoacidosis. This is when the body, in a desperate attempt to get energy and lower blood sugar levels, starts burning the proteins in the muscles and fat reserves. This is where the sudden weight change comes in. As the body burns the proteins, known as Ketones, for energy, it gets flushed out in the urine. Ketones can build up in the blood stream, changing the pH level of the blood, making it too acidic for the body. If the blood sugar doesn’t come down immediately after this begins to happen, a person can become unconscious, go into a diabetic coma, and die. This is why it is very important for diabetics to monitor their blood sugar levels.

Insulin will probably be used to bring down glucose levels quickly, but that doesn’t mean that you will necessarily be dependent on the insulin later (assuming you aren’t type 1). I wasn’t diagnosed with diabetes until after I had gone through ketoacidosis as well. Ketoacidosis is a serious condition, but can be treated. Since you had sugars high enough to go into diabetic ketoacidosis, then chances are you’re diabetic, although some medicationsfor other conditions can cause high blood sugar, but may go away when you stop taking the medication.
If you’re a type 2, you don’t have to be on insulin or a glucophage to control it. I was for awhile, but following my doctors advice and sticking to my diet and exercise routine (cheating sometimes, of course ;) ) I don’t take insulin or metformin anymore. There is hope! But everyone is different, so listen to your doctor, and feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions :) Hope this helped and get better NOW! (soon isn’t soon enough :P )