Diabetes melitus is a metabolic disease in which the person has high blood sugar,either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin,or both.
Symptoms:
- Weight loss
Polyuria (frequent urination)
Polydipsia (increased thirst)
Polyphagia (increased hunger)
Blurred vision
Vision changes
- Diabetic dermadromes (skin rashes)
There is four types of Diabetes : Type 1 , type 2, gestational diabetes, and other specific types.
This Figure shows the Incidence of people with insulin-treated diabetes by diabetes type, 2000–2009
This table shows the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Blood glucose testing :
is an essential measure of your health that prevent serious complications
In order to lower your risk :
- Over weight: stay at a healthy normal body weight
- Healthy eating: diet rich in whole grains and fibers and choosing good fats
- Physical activity
- Smoking cessation
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