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How Does A Person Acquire Diabetes by Charlene J. Nuble
Diabetes is a condition where the body, or to be
precise the pancreas, loses its ability to create insulin, the
chemical necessary to regulate blood sugar levels. As we take in
food, a substance called glucose enters through the bloodstream, and
it is insulin's role to make sure that that glucose is carried to
different parts of the body, in turn fuels us with the energy we
need. Diabetes is often considered as a silent disease, much like
cancer and nearly five out of ten people are unaware that they have
diabetes.
So how did we get such a disease? A known fact about diabetes is
that it can be hereditary, especially if a family member has a
history of diabetes. Obesity is also one of the most common factors,
leading to the lack of exercise and high blood pressure levels. US
studies have shown that diabetes can also develop when a mother
gives birth to a child who weighs more than 9 pounds.
There are two types of diabetes: The Type 1 diabetes inflicts mostly
children when the pancreas completely loses its ability to secrete
insulin. Common diabetic symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent
urination and continued weight loss despite of excessive hunger.
They begin to be insulin dependent and its dire results may also
include blindness and amputation of certain limbs in the body.
Type Two diabetes is far more common than Type One. Its symptoms may
include those of Type One, but its leading concern is that nearly
half of diabetics may not be able to have such symptoms and the
cause of hereditary diabetes to children. They are often considered
as non-insulin dependents, in which an excessive secretion of
insulin passes through the bloodstream, causing the body to develop
a high resistance to the chemical. The end result would be the high
blood glucose content, which can be treated with regular exercise
and a high protein diet of starch and carbohydrates.
Sadly, there is no absolute cure for diabetes of any type. The only
recommendation from doctors is to prolong life, making sure that
they would still continue to live normally. In the US alone, nearly
200,000 deaths per year has been reported due to diabetes.
In order to cope with diabetes, it is important to maintain their
weight and exercise regularly. Alcohol consumption can be regulated
to its utmost maximum, better if cut out completely and smoking is
an absolute health risk to both the lungs and diabetics. Regular
visits to the doctor are an absolute must in order to check and make
sure that their blood glucose levels are on tract. Family
encouragement can also do wonders for those suffering from diabetes,
helping them that there is always a way to surpass diabetes without
the fear of death. It helps increase the quality of life among
family members with diabetes.
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