Diabetes is a condition characterized by the inability of the pancrease to produce sufficient levels of insulin to prevent hyperglycemia. There are 3 main types of diabetes, type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a disease that starts with the pancreas stops making insulin. Insulin makes blood sugar also called glucose enter the bodies cells to be used for energy. Without insulin, the cells can't get the sugar they need, and too much sugar builds up in the blood. Diabetes can cause sudden or long-term problems. If the body doesn't have enough insulin and the blood sugar gets very high, a sudden and very serious problem called diabetic ketoacidosis can happen.
Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease that affects the way your body uses food for energy. The disease develops when the cells of the body become resistant to insulin or when the pancreas cannot make enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body's cells get needed energy from sugar. When insulin is not able to do its job, too much sugar builds up in your blood.
Controlling your blood sugar is the best way to avoid seious complications from type 2 diabetes, such as heart and blood vessel diseases. Many people who have type 2 diabetes enjoy healthy, active lives when there are able to control their blood sugar.
2 comments:
this is interesting, just put some pics up
oh ... it caught my attteniton...because my grandpa had diabetes..
Post a Comment