{"id":3031,"date":"2022-09-08T11:54:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T06:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.myhealthvectors.com\/?p=3031"},"modified":"2025-04-03T16:50:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T11:20:12","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know- Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Diabetes in India <\/strong>
India has the second-highest total population in the\u00a0world at more than 1.3 billion people.\u00a072.9\u00a0million\u00a0people in India had diabetes as of 2017,\u00a0which rose from 40.9 million in 2007.
These numbers are expected to rise, too. It\u2019s\u00a0estimated that there will be\u00a0134 million people\u00a0living\u00a0with diabetes in India by 2045.
A 2017 study also found that\u00a0diabetes\u00a0prevalence\u00a0was higher in urban areas.
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https:\/\/bitly.com\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is Diabetes? <\/strong>
Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect\u00a0how your body uses blood sugar (glucose).\u00a0
Glucose is vital to your health because it's an important\u00a0source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles\u00a0and tissues.\u00a0
It's also your brain's main source of fuel.
The underlying cause of diabetes varies by type.\u00a0
But, no matter what type of diabetes you have, it can\u00a0lead to excess sugar in your blood.\u00a0
Too much sugar in your blood can lead to serious health\u00a0problems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Type of Diabetes <\/strong>
*Type 1 Diabetes\u00a0
*Type 2 Diabetes
*Prediabetes
*Gestational Diabetes<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Type 1 Diabetes <\/strong>
Type 1 diabetes (previously known as insulin-dependent,\u00a0juvenile or childhood-onset) is characterized by deficient insulin\u00a0production and requires daily administration of insulin.\u00a0
In 2017 there were 9 million people with type 1 diabetes; the\u00a0majority of them live in high-income countries.\u00a0
Neither its cause nor the means to prevent it are known.
https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/diabetes<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Type 2 Diabetes <\/strong>
Type 2 diabetes (formerly called non-insulin-dependent, or adult-onset) results from the body\u2019s\u00a0ineffective use of insulin.\u00a0
More than 95% of people with diabetes have type 2\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0
This type of diabetes is largely the result of excess\u00a0body weight and physical inactivity.
Until recently, this type of diabetes was seen only in\u00a0adults, but it is now also occurring increasingly\u00a0frequently in children.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Prediabetes <\/strong>
Prediabetes\u00a0means you have a higher-than-normal blood sugar\u00a0level. But it\u2019s not high enough to qualify as a diagnosis\u00a0of\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0
Prediabetes can also lead to other health conditions, including\u00a0heart disease and stroke.
Fortunately, you can reverse prediabetes. Treatment may include\u00a0lifestyle\u00a0modifications, such as diet, exercise, and medication.
A review of long-term data suggest that lifestyle intervention\u00a0may decrease the risk of prediabetes progressing to diabetes for\u00a0as long as\u00a010 years.\u00a0
https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4116271\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Gestational Diabetes\u200b<\/strong>
Gestational diabetes (GD) is a condition in which a\u00a0hormone made by the placenta prevents the body\u00a0from using insulin effectively.\u00a0
Glucose builds up in the blood instead of being\u00a0absorbed by the cells.
GD is not caused by a lack of insulin, but by other\u00a0hormones produced during pregnancy that can make\u00a0insulin less effective, a condition referred to as insulin\u00a0resistance.\u00a0
GD usually goes away after the baby is born but\u00a0increases risk for type 2 diabetes later in life.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Symptoms of Diabetes <\/strong>
General symptoms of diabetes include;
*increased hunger
*increased thirst
*weight loss
*frequent urination
*blurry vision
*extreme fatigue
*sores that don\u2019t heal
In addition to the general symptoms of\u00a0diabetes,\u00a0men \u00a0may have a\u00a0decreased sex\u00a0drive,\u00a0erectile dysfunction (ED), and poor muscle\u00a0strength.
Women with diabetes\u00a0can also have symptoms such\u00a0as\u00a0urinary tract infections,\u00a0yeast infections, and dry,\u00a0itchy skin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes <\/strong>
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can include:
*extreme hunger
*increased thirst
*unintentional weight loss
*frequent urination
*blurry vision
*tiredness
It may also result in mood changes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong>
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can include:
*increased hunger
*increased thirst
*increased urination
*blurry vision
*tiredness
*sores that are slow to heal
It may also cause recurring infections. This is because\u00a0elevated glucose levels make it harder for the body to\u00a0heal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes <\/strong>
Most women with gestational diabetes don\u2019t have\u00a0any symptoms.\u00a0
The condition is often detected during a routine blood\u00a0sugar test or oral glucose tolerance test that is usually\u00a0performed between the 24th and 28th weeks of\u00a0gestation.
In rare cases, a woman with gestational diabetes will\u00a0also experience increased thirst or urination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Risk factors for Type 1 diabetes <\/strong>
*Having a family history (parent or sibling) of Type 1 diabetes.
*Injury to the pancreas (such as by infection, tumor, surgery or accident).
*Presence of autoantibodies (antibodies that mistakenly attack your own body\u2019s tissues or organs).
*Physical stress (such as surgery or illness).
*Exposure to illnesses caused by viruses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Risk factors for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes <\/strong>
*Family history (parent or sibling) of prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
*Being overweight.
*Having high blood pressure.
*Having low HDL cholesterol (the \u201cgood\u201d cholesterol) and high triglyceride level.
*Being physically inactive.
*Being age 45 or older.
*Having gestational diabetes.
*Having polycystic ovary syndrome.
*Having a history of heart disease or stroke.
*Being a smoker.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Risk factors for gestational diabetes <\/strong>
*Family history (parent or sibling) of prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
*Being overweight before your pregnancy.
*Being over 25 years of age.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What are the complications of diabetes? <\/strong>
If your blood glucose level remains high over a long period of time,\u00a0your body\u2019s tissues and organs can be seriously damaged.\u00a0
Some complications can be life-threatening over time. These\u00a0complications can include;
*Cardiovascular issues including coronary artery disease, chest pain, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries).
*Nerve damage (neuropathy) that causes numbing and tingling that starts at toes or fingers then spreads.
*Kidney damage (nephropathy) that can lead to kidney failure or the need for dialysis or transplant.
*Eye damage (retinopathy) that can lead to blindness; cataracts, glaucoma.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What are the complications of diabetes? <\/strong>
*Foot damage including nerve damage, poor blood flow and poor healing of cuts and sores.
*Skin infections.
*Erectile dysfunction.
*Hearing loss.
*Depression
*Dementia
*Dental problems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What are the complications of diabetes? <\/strong>
Complications of gestational diabetes:
In the mother:<\/strong>\u00a0Preeclampsia\u00a0(high blood pressure,\u00a0excess protein in urine, leg\/feet swelling), risk of\u00a0gestational diabetes during future pregnancies and\u00a0risk of diabetes later in life.
In the newborn:<\/strong>\u00a0Higher-than-normal birth weight,\u00a0low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), higher risk of\u00a0developing Type 2 diabetes over time and death\u00a0shortly after birth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How is diabetes diagnosed?\u200b <\/strong>
Diabetes is diagnosed and managed by checking your\u00a0glucose level in a blood test.
Fasting plasma glucose test:<\/strong>\u00a0This test is best done in\u00a0the morning after an eight hour fast (nothing to eat or\u00a0drink except sips of water)
A1c test:<\/strong>\u00a0This test, also called HbA1C or\u00a0glycated\u00a0hemoglobin test, provides your average blood glucose\u00a0level over the past two to three months. This test\u00a0measures the amount of glucose attached to\u00a0hemoglobin, the protein in your red blood cells that\u00a0carries oxygen. You don\u2019t need to fast before this test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Know your numbers
https:\/\/www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/a1c\/diagnosis<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What happens if blood glucose level becomes too low? <\/strong>
Sometimes blood glucose levels drop below where they should be, which\u00a0is called hypoglycemia. For most people with diabetes, the blood glucose\u00a0level is too low when it is below 70 mg\/dL.
Hypoglycemia can be life threatening and needs to be treated right away.\u00a0You can treat\u00a0hypoglycemia\u00a0by;
*Eat or drink 15 to 20 grams of glucose or carbohydrates right away (eg. \u00bd cup fruit juice or 1 tablespoon sugar or honey.)
*And then have a full meal irrespective of the time of the day. Unless a full meal is not consumed, the glucose might not return to normal or better levels which is a part of the treatment for hypoglycemia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Managing Diabetes\u200b <\/strong>
With the help of your doctor, you\u00a0can create a diabetes self-care plan\u00a0to manage your diabetes.\u00a0Your self-care plan may include these steps:
*Manage your diabetes ABCs
*Follow a diabetic meal plan
*Get active
*Take your medicines regularly
*Regular check of blood sugar levels<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Manage your ABCs<\/strong>
Knowing your diabetes ABCs will\u00a0help you manage your\u00a0(A1C) blood\u00a0sugar,(B) blood pressure, and (C\u00a0)cholesterol.
Stopping smoking if you smoke will\u00a0also help you manage your diabetes.
Working toward your ABCs goals can\u00a0help lower your chances of having a\u00a0heart attack, stroke, or\u00a0other\u00a0diabetes problems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Follow your diabetes meal plan\u200b <\/strong>
Make a diabetes meal plan with help of a dietician if needed.\u00a0
Following a meal plan will help you manage your blood\u00a0glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Choose fruits and vegetables, pulses and legumes, whole\u00a0grains, chicken, fish, lean meats, and nonfat or low-fat milk\u00a0and cheese.\u00a0
Drink water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Choose foods that are lower in calories,\u00a0saturated fat,\u00a0trans\u00a0fat, sugar, and salt.\u00a0
Learn more about\u00a0eating, diet, and nutrition with diabetes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Get Active <\/strong>
Try to get 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity every\u00a0day.
You can walk, bike, swim, or do anything else that\u00a0gets your\u00a0heart rate\u00a0up.\u00a0
Pair that with strength training, like yoga or\u00a0weightlifting.\u00a0
If you take a medication that lowers your blood\u00a0sugar, you might need a snack before a workout.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\"Medicines,<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Take your medicines regularly <\/strong>
Take your medicines for diabetes and any other\u00a0health problems, even when you feel good or have\u00a0reached your blood glucose, blood pressure, and\u00a0cholesterol goals.
These medicines help you manage your ABCs.
Closely following recommendations on how and\u00a0when to take it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Regular check of blood sugar levels <\/strong>
For many people with diabetes, checking their blood\u00a0glucose level each day is an important way to manage\u00a0their diabetes.\u00a0
Monitoring your blood glucose level is most\u00a0important if you take insulin.\u00a0
The results of blood glucose monitoring can help you\u00a0make decisions about food, physical activity, and\u00a0medicines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Disclaimer:<\/strong> The advice provided is intended for informational purpose only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.\u00a0\u00a0Consult with your doctor if you\u2019re seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.\u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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