DIABETES-
Diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic disorder in the world .
Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease associated with severe complications which pose severe risks for families,state and entire world. Diabetes is lifelong . As yet there is no cure. People with diabetes manage their disease to stay healthy.When we eat or drink much of our food is broken down into simple sugar glucose.Then glucose through blood goes to body cells and where it can be used to produce energy for body daily activities.Blood glucose level regulated by hormone insulin secreted from the pancreas. Diabetic people either do not produce insulin or their body cells insulin resistant leads to rising in blood glucose level called hyperglycemia or raised blood sugar level.
NUTRITION THERAPY FOR DIABETES TYPE 2
NUTRITION THERAPY FOR DIABETES TYPE 2
Diabetes-Top three countries in 2013-
COUNTRY
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DIABETICS IN MILLIONS
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CHINA
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98.4
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INDIA
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65.1
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UNITED STATES
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24.4
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Causes-
Type 2 diabetes is the most common and more than 90% of all cases of diabetes.Both insulin resistance and insulin secretory defect(beta cell defect) are essential for the development of type 2 diabetes .Insulin resistance means a state in which a normal amount of insulin produces subnormal response
INSULIN RESISTANCE BETA CELL DEFECT
Genetic Environmental Genetic Environmental
obesity physical inactivity specific genes? glucotoxicity
genetic syndromes drug lipotoxicity
low birth weight low birth weight. incretin defects
in utero defects
Development of type 2 diabetes associated with several risk factors like-
Family history High blood pressure
Overweight and obesity Abnormal cholesterol
Physical inactivity History of hyperglycemia,gestational diabetes
Age Prediabetes.
When glucose level raised in the blood instead of going into body cells.So cells are starved for energy.As time passes high blood glucose hurt eyes,heart,kidney and nerves.
Symptoms of diabetes are-Causes and symptoms of Diabetes |
constant hunger,
weight loss
lack of energy
fatigue
dry mouth
frequent urination
excessive thirst
dry mouth
itchy skin.
blurry vision.
If the disease progresses these symptoms become severe and dangerous.As disease advances and blood sugar remain high for a long time then symptoms -
-dark patches on the skin
-yeast infection
-foot pain
-the feeling of numbness in extremities.
When taking antidiabetic drugs sometimes body insulin becomes high and blood sugar become low.So due to hypoglycemia symptoms like-
dizziness -hunger -a headache -sweating -irritability -rapid heart beat may occur .patient should know how to treat this situation.
It is important to consult the doctor if having any symptoms of type 2 diabetes.If not treated in time diabetes can lead to long-term damage to the body.
USEFUL APPS FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT
USEFUL APPS FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT
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