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TYPES OF DIABETES: TYPE 1Diabetes: It is seen generally in below 30yrs age due to absence of insulin secretion. Insulin should be taken from outside. The main symptoms are excessive urination, excessive thirst, excessive hunger, weight loss. Auto-Immune reaction is the cause of this type of Diabetes where insulin producing cells are attacked by body defense system. TYPE 2Diabetes: It is seen generally after 40yrs. In this type insulin is produced but not in enough quantity so that the levels of sugar increases in the blood due to improper transport of glucose from the blood stream to the cells. So the body is unable to use the energy properly from the food we eat. The symptoms are thirst, tiredness, lethargy, changes in weight. 90% of diabetics fall under this category. GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS: This type occurs during the pregnancy. In most of the cases this is not permanent after delivery it recedes in majority cases. There are short term complications and long term complica

To have healthy foot one should know about the foot disorders like loss of sensation (nerves get affected due to uncontrolled diabetes) which leads to unnoticed small injuries. Due to irregular blood glucose levels there will be blood circulation disorders which lead to delay wound healing. All these may cause foot amputations. So, to prevent all these you should regularly inspect your foot by using a mirror to monitor the following changes like colour change of foot, swelling, dry and cracked foot,Changes in colour and shape of nails shape of foot, any wounds and blisters. Have a regular check up by doctor for sensation test known as monofilament test. Wear shoes and socks. Keep your foot covered at all times to prevent injury. Keep your feet clean to prevent infections. Pay special attention to the area in-between toes. Use moisturizer to prevent excessive drying of feet. Trim your nails well. Avoid smoking as nicotine hardens the blood vessels making them inflexible which hamper the

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