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Today I found out I got Type 2 Diabetes,
I feel so down, I went to the chemist & bought my machine thing and tablets!
does anyone know if I loose weight and stick on a diet, I will be diabetic free ??
so my question is
can my diabetes disapear ?
if I loose weight and all
Diabetes never disappears. But maybe, I say maybe if you diet and exercise you can get glucose levels back to normal. It may not stay that way, but then again it might. You could possibly get off of meds. What ever happens , happens.
Remember Depression goes hand in hand with diabetes. People who control their depression most often can control their diabetes better.
Just wondering, what is the difference between the different Types of Diabetes?
In both types of diabetes, signs and symptoms are more likely to be similar as the blood sugar is high, either due to less or no production of insulin, or Insulin resistance. In any case, if there is inadequate glucose in the cells, it is identifiable through certain signs and symptoms. These symptoms are quickly relieved once the Diabetes is treated and also reduce the chances of developing serious health problems.
Diabetes Type 1:
In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells don’t get the required glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In later stage, which leads to ketoacidosis, the body starts breaking down the muscle tissue and fat for producing energy hence, causing fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advanced stages, coma and death is witnessed.
Diabetes Type 2:
Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of the cell to metabolize glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolized to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and, in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
Polyuria: Increase in urine production is due to excess glucose present in body. Body gets rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through urine. This leads to dehydration because along with the sugar, a large amount of water is excreted out of the body.
Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to weight loss. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of the eye, which affects its ability to focus, resulting blurry vision.
Irritability : It is a sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient glucose supply to the brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.
Infections : The body gives few signals whenever there is fluctuation in blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent skin infections like fungal or bacterial or UTI (urinary tract infection).
Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.
My brother has Diabetes and after school when I found out we had to go to the clinic and they said he doesn’t have type 2 he has type 1 and I was confused so I know about type one Diabetes but not type 2…
Can yal tell me what type 2 is about???
The World Health Organization recognizes three main forms of diabetes mellitus: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (occurring during pregnancy), which have different causes and population distributions. While, ultimately, all forms are due to the beta cells of the pancreas being unable to produce sufficient insulin to prevent hyperglycemia, the causes are different. Type 1 Diabetes is usually due to autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by Insulin resistance in target tissues. This causes a need for abnormally high amounts of insulin and diabetes develops when the beta cells cannot meet this demand. Gestational diabetes is similar to Type 2 Diabetes in that it involves insulin resistance; the hormones of pregnancy can cause insulin resistance in women genetically predisposed to developing this condition.
I need to know what are the three kinds of diabetes
type 1diabetes mellitus or Insulin dependent,,,patient is entirely dependent on insulin injections for survival cuz he wont able to produce insulin by himself……type 2 or non insulin onset,,,,it occur after the age of 40,,body produce insulin but its not enough…….3rd is diabetes insipidus….its due to the deficincy of hormone known as antidiuretic
I need to know what are the three kinds of diabetes
type 1diabetes mellitus or insulin dependent,,,patient is entirely dependent on insulin injections for survival cuz he wont able to produce insulin by himself……type 2 or non Insulin onset,,,,it occur after the age of 40,,body produce insulin but its not enough…….3rd is diabetes insipidus….its due to the deficincy of hormone known as antidiuretic
I am just curious to see if there is a name for it, in order to use it in an essay. It probably sounds more professional! 
Different "manifestations" of the disease?
Or different disease taxonomies.
I am just curious to see if there is a name for it, in order to use it in an essay. It probably sounds more professional!
Different "manifestations" of the disease?
Or different disease taxonomies.
how many Types of Diabetes’s are there and what are signs of being a diabetic
basically there are two types – 1 produces no insulin and 2 can not utilize the insulin properly.
However, there are also subtypes of both (such as type 1a).
Gestational diabetes can occur while a woman is pregnant.
You will hear the terms type 1 1/2 and type 3 occassionally. There’s still a lot of confusion on what these mean (different forum members make different claims).
some type 1s can also have difficulty utilizing insulin (which means they also have type 2) and some type 2s do not produce enough Insulin. I’ve heard both of these called type 1 1/2.
There’s a small group who prefer IDDM and NIDM rather that type 1 and 2, but that would make type 1 1/2 read ID/NIDM or IDIRDM or NIIRDM, and, well, that just looks much more complicated to remember doesn’t it?
The only thing that the two Types of Diabetes have in common is the fact that for both, poor control leads to elevated blood sugar levels, which can be very dangerous.
Type 1 is caused by an autoimmune disorder in which the body actually attacks itself and the Beta Cells in a portion of the Pancrease called the Islets of Langerhans are either totally or partially destroyed. These Beta cells are responsible for the production of Insulin, a hormone that is released in response to elevated blood glucose levels, which occurs following consuming food, particularly carbohydrates. Insulin acts like a key opening up gates or channels in the cells to allow for the uptake of Blood Glucose (Blood Sugar). Without this key, Blood Glucose cannot be taken up into the cells and the cells are then starved for energy. The Type 1 Diabetic does not produce enough insulin to adequately open these channels. They require insulin to be injected into their body since they do not produce it or enough of it naturally. Type one can be very hard to control however newer technology and insulin pumps have made control much easier and more possible.
Type 2 Diabetes is a result of a defect in the function of this “key” or insulin in opening the channels to allow glucose into the cells. One who has Type 2 does not have a problem making or releasing insulin rather the insulin they do release does not work properly. It is believed that there is a defect in the 2nd messenger system inhibiting the signal for the channels to move to the outer portion of the cell to allow Blood Glucose into the cell. Treatment for the Type 2 Diabetic is mainly related to diet and following a strict meal plan, limiting carbohydrates typically to about 40-50% of total calories and greatly minimizing simple sugars. If diet alone does not work medications increasing Insulin sensitivity may be necessary or other medications that may effect the livers production of glucose may be warranted.
One thing to keep in mind is that exercise will alter the confomation of the cells of the body allowing for them to take sugar in without the use of insulin and therefore should be considered by the Type 1 Diabetic when giving insulin. For the Type 2 Diabetic, it is a great tool to help control blood sugars.
thx and have a good day/night/afternoon!
Type 1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile onset, usually shows up in people before they turn 19. It’s the result of the pancreas not producing any beta cells, or the cells responsible for making insulin. People with type 1 are Insulin dependent because their bodies do not make any of its own.
Type 2, or Adult onset, is usually seen in people over age 45, although many more children, teens, and young adults seem to be developing it in recent years. It is usually the result of poor diet and exercise habits, and is most commonly seen in people who are overweight. The extra fat in the body can impair the production of insulin, or make it harder for the body to accept the insulin it does make. People with type 2 can control their condition with diet and exercise, meds, insulin injections, or a combination of the three
