National Diabetes Week

 Diabetes: Recognizing the Risks and Taking Appropriate Measures:

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the blood sugar rises in the bloodstream. This happens when insulin is not sufficiently released in the pancreas or the body can not use properly the insulin released.

There are 2 types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2:

In diabetes type 1 the pancreas does not release insulin;

In diabetes type 2 sufficient insulin is not released from pancreas or it might be due to the body cells’ resistance to insulin and show no proper reaction to it.

The diabetes symptoms:

·         Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night

·         Are very thirsty or hungry

·         Lose weight without trying

·         Have blurry vision

·         Have numb and tingling hands or feet

·         Have very dried skin

·         reduce the ability of the skin to heal itself

what are the major complications of diabetes?

·         Diabetes foot problems

·         Retinopathy (eye problem)

·         Nephropathy (kidney problem)

·         Neuropathy (nerve damage)

·         Heart attack and brain stroke

·         Gum disease

·         Other related conditions such as cancer

Preventive measures of diabetes:

·         A healthy and balanced diet

·         Using more fibers, vegetables and foods low in carbs and fat

·         Doing exercise for 30 minutes every day

·          Periodical medical examinations in order to recognize diabetes on early stages

It should be noted that the above mentioned are primary preventive measure and depends on one’s personal conditions. To have a better understanding of what diabetes is and how to prevent it, one should consult a physician.