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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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Understanding how Diabetes affects you: Taking steps towards managing your Type 2 Diabetes YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Millions of people of all ages, from all walks of life are living with Type 2 diabetes. Having Type 2 Diabetes doesn’t have to mean that all the good times are behind you. There are many things you can do today to help you achieve a brighter tomorrow. This blog post will help you get to know the basics about Diabetes and will help you to gain a better understanding of how your treatment works. If you have questions, ask your Doctor. Type 2 Diabetes affects your whole body Learning the key parts: ·         Glucose: When you eat, some of your food is broken down into Glucose (A Type of sugar).This sugar travels through your blood to all of your body’s cells, where it is used for energy. While sugar gives you the energy you need for healthy living it is vital that it is kept under control and at just the right levels. Some one with Type 2 ...

Lipid metabolism (CHOLESTEROL) disorders: Lipid-metabolism (Cholesterol) disorder, which quite frequently occurs together with diabetes, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, overweight and lack of exercise, the main risk factors responsible for the development of coronary heart disease-i.e. disease of the arteries supplying blood to the heart itself. VALUABLE YEARS OF LIFE DESPITE DYSLIPIDAMAEMIA! Dyslipidamaemia can be favorably controlled by dietary measures and if necessary medicaments. If dyslipidamaemia is not treated it contributes a major risk for coronary heart disease. The presence of other risk factors such as high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, Diabetes, severe obesity further increase the risk. The increased blood lipids put a burden on the walls of the blood vessels it also leads to the deposition of lipids on the arterial walls, resulting into a progressive narrowing of the blood vessels, which reduces the blood flow to the heart and other parts of the body ,...

How will diabetes trouble me? How can it affect my feet? How can I prevent it? Read this to find answers for above questions:        With uncontrolled diabetes (consistent high blood glucose values), the nerves of the feet get affected start loosing sensation. With the loss of sensation, small injuries go unnoticed. Also in people with diabetes wounds take a long time to heal. All this may finally lead to amputation of feet. How can I prevent it? ·         Never walk bare feet ·         Carefully inspect your feet every day. Due to diabetes the sensation is reduced and hence you may not notice any blisters, corns or injury. Use a mirror to view the feet properly or ask other family members to help you in inspecting the feet,       Looking out for the following :            Changes in the colour of leg(Red ...