It is the elevation of sugar ratio (glucose) in blood above the normal rate. This is as a result of malfunctioning of pancreas which is the responsible organ for releasing insulin which convert the blood sugar to energy in which the body will use. This issue will lead to accumulation of the sugar in the blood.
• Types of diabetes
- Type I
Occur as a result of complete defect of the pancreas in which it cannot produce insulin. As a result, treatment depends on insulin, it is usually diagnosed at an early age .
- Type II
Occurs often as result of partial defect at pancreatic function which produce small quantities of insulin or insuficiant amounts .it is usaually diagnosed in adults , but it began to show at early age because of childhood obesety . treatment depends on following a healthy diet plan andtaking oral medication . In some cases they need insulin .
- Secondary type
Gestational diabetes often disappears after birth
Symptoms
- Frequent urination
- Sever thirst .
- unintentional weight loss .
- Fatigue and tiredness .
- Frequent skin infections
- Slow healing of wounds .
- numbness of the extremeties .
Treatments
- Drug therapy includes insulin injections and tablets
- Non medication treatment includes food, sports and health awareness
Prevention
- Balanced diet
- Dealing with the psychological pressures
- physical activity
- complience to treatment
