Diabetes and Health Care Tips



Here is a look at diabetes and health care tips for dealing with it.

Diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot convert food into energy because of a lack of insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas), or because of an inability to use insulin. Diabetes is a serious condition that can cause complications ranging from numbness to loss of vision to coma. It also significantly raises the risk for other problems, such as stroke and heart disease. About 20 million Americans have diabetes.
Because the symptoms of diabetes can be hard to detect many people are surprised to learn they have diabetes. Diabetes can be hereditary so if you have a family history you should be aware that you may be a candidate yourself.
There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 is most common in children. Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes and found in over 90% of all cases.
Here are other symptoms of diabetes.
- Frequent bathroom trips
- Excessive thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Unusual weight loss
- Increased fatigue
- Irritability
- Blurry vision
Did you know that almost 1/3 of the people with diabetes do not know they have it. This is why you need to be checked on a regular basis if you have any reason to think you have or may someday have diabetes.
To help prevent diabetes there are a few things you can do. Of course like everything else eating right and getting exercise can help. Eat more fiber and vegetables as well as proteins. Decrease your sugar, foods with high carbs, and fatty foods.
If you are already on medication you still need to follow this advice. Eat right and exercise properly. Try and keep your weight at a normal level for height, gender, and age.
If you notice any symptoms that are related to diabetes you need to get a test as soon as possible with your doctor. Remember early detection can go a long way to helping you deal with diabetes if you do have it.
If you have diabetes here are a few basic skills you can use to help prevent a trip to the emergency room.
1. How to recognize and treat hypoglycemia and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
2. What to eat and when
3. How to take insulin or oral medication
4. How to test and record blood glucose
5. How to test urine for ketones (type 1 diabetes only)
6. How to adjust insulin and/or food intake when changing exercise and eating habits
7. How to handle sick days
8. Where to buy diabetes supplies and how to store them



To summarize this article, you may have diabetes and not even know it. If you have any reasons to suspect you do, get checked and tested right away. Early detection and treatment is of the utmost importance to helping you lead a continued normal and active life.

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