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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The inability of human body to control blood sugar levels due to insufficient or abnormal amount of insulin in blood stream is said to be diabetes. Genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise are said to play vital roles in the cause of diabetes.
Human body gets energy from Glucose(blood sugar); which […]