Apr 20th, 2007 by Jason
Curing Type One Diabetes
Since the main cause for Type 1 diabetes is the destruction of insulin producing pancreatic cells, a transplantation of kidney-pancreas will cure Type 1 Diabetes. This can be done only at a risk of developing an auto immune phenomenon in the transplanted organ.
Curing Type Two Diabetes
Correcting the insulin resistance may cure Type […]
Apr 20th, 2007 by Jason
Treatment for Type One Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes can be treated by supplying insulin externally to the body followed by regular monitoring of blood glucose level. Additional insulin can be supplied via subcutaneous injections or inhaled powder. Another effective way is to supply insulin via a pump which allows infusion of the hormone 24 hours a […]
Apr 20th, 2007 by Jason
Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus
In case an individual develops any of the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes or Gestational Diabetes patient should undergo the following tests :
Blood Glucose Test
Random blood glucose - Sample of blood is obtained at any time of the day and a glucose level above 200 mg/dL indicates any […]
Apr 9th, 2007 by Jason
People suffering from pre-diabetes show hardly any symptoms. The following symptoms may appear in a few though:
Polyuria - Frequent urination
Polydipsia - Increased Thirst
Blurred Vision
Extreme Fatigue
Apr 9th, 2007 by Jason
Generally gestational diabetes does not develop any symptoms though rarely the following may appear in the pregnant woman.
Polyuria - Frequent urination
Polydipsia - Increased Thirst
Polyphagia - Increased Appetite
Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
Fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Frequent infections including those of the bladder, vagina, and skin
Blurred vision
Apr 9th, 2007 by Jason
Type II diabetes is characterized by following symptoms.
Polyuria - Frequent urination
Polydipsia - Increased Thirst
Polyphagia - Increased Appetite
The above symptoms develop very slowly in Type 2 Diabetes. In some cases these symptoms may be subtle or absent. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus if poorly controlled may experience :
Weight Loss despite normal or increased eating
Irreducible fatigue
Blurred Vision […]
Apr 7th, 2007 by Jason
Type I diabetes is characterized by following symptoms:
Polyuria - Frequent urination
Polydipsia - Increased Thirst
Polyphagia - Increased Appetite
The above symptoms develop in early stages of Type 1 diabetes. Apart from these evident symptoms the patient may also experience :
Weight Loss despite normal or increased eating
Irreducible fatigue
Blurred Vision - High blood glucose level for long results in […]
Apr 7th, 2007 by Jason
Pre-Diabetes is characterized by higher than normal blood sugar levels, but not high enough to be called as diabetes. These people are at a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in later course of life.
Studies show that many a millions of world’s population have pre-diabetes. In most of the cases they develop Type II […]
Apr 7th, 2007 by Jason
Gestational Diabetes occurs during pregnancy. A combination of inadequate insulin secretion and responsiveness accounts for the major cause of Type 3 Diabetes. The insulin resistance happens mainly due to the secretion of additional hormones, namely progesterone, prolactin, estrogen, cortisol and human placental lactogen, in the placenta, which partially blocks the effect of insulin. Diabetes during […]
Feb 23rd, 2007 by Jason
Type II Diabetes is characterized by impaired insulin sensitivity by body cells leading to increased glucose and insulin level in the blood. Adult Onset Diabetes often occurs as a combination of defective insulin secretion and reduced insulin sensitivity.
Damage of cell membranes result in reduced insulin sensitivity. Studies show that obesity prominently accounts for insulin resistance. […]