Knowing the Symptoms of diabetes and how to address them

Diabetes mellitus is a condition resulting from the pancreas’
inability to produce enough insulin, which is needed by the body
to help create energy. A deficiency of or ineffectiveness of
insulin leads to high glucose levels in the blood, thus, leading
to this illness.

Diabetes has two types. Type 1 Diabetes usually occurs in young
people and requires frequent insulin injections, while Type 2
Diabetes is experienced by older people and is not as dependent
on insulin. Majority of those who have Type 2 Diabetes have been
found to be either obese or overweight.

Diabetes usually runs in the family, so it’s best to know early
on if you have it. The common symptoms experienced by someone
who has diabetes include unusually frequent urination and
hunger, constant thirst, rapid weight loss, tiredness, numbness
in the feet and hands, recurrent skin infections, itching in
private parts and blurred vision. When left unattended, diabetes
could escalate to hyperglycemia, which develops from an excess
of glucose in the blood, and leave the person temporarily
unconscious, or, worse, cause severe infections, poor healing
abilities, heart ailments and numbness from nerve damage.

The direct origins of diabetes, besides heredity, remain
uncertain. However, several scientists believe that diabetes can
also spring from an infection in the pancreas, a disorder in the
autoimmune system and even from an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.

When you notice the signs that possibly point to diabetes,
consult your doctor immediately. You will be subjected to tests
to determine whether your blood sugar is stable and if there is
a presence of diabetes. Your doctor will then recommend an
appropriate exercise regimen and diet to temper the effects of
diabetes, or, if needed, prescribe medication.

People diagnosed with diabetes should avoid sugars and control
the intake of fats, carbohydrates and salt. A life long low-fat,
high-fiber diet is ideal. Regular aerobic exercise also helps
maximize the effect of insulin treatments. Some studies show
that weight management and a proper diet are often enough to
keep those with Type 2 Diabetes in check and even prevent people
who are diabetes-prone from developing the condition. In
alternative medicine, herbs like ampalaya and banaba have also
been used to help treat diabetes.

For persons with a history of diabetes in the family and are
over forty years old, blood should be checked for sugar levels
two hours after a hearty meal. This procedure should be done at
least twice a year, as several people have been found to have
had diabetes for years without experiencing any of the symptoms.

Sadly, diabetes cannot be cured. But it can be controlled with
life-long treatment. Therefore, to combat diabetes, regular
check-ups, a healthy lifestyle and constant vigilance are in
order.

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