Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose in our bloodstream. This can result in problems with many organs of the body including the kidney, liver and heart. Diabetes can also lead to complications like heart disease, kidney failure and also gangrene and amputation.
There are two types of diabetes mellitus – type 1 and type 2.
Type 1 diabetes destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce the hormone insulin, which is necessary to control the amount of glucose level in the bloodstream. Insulin is essential to the body because without it our body will shut down, potentially leading to death. Type 1 diabetes usually develops in children and young adults. People with type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, will require regular injections to keep their insulin level normal.
Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes include high sugar in the blood and urine, extreme hunger, thirst, weight loss, weakness and tiredness, frequent urination, mood swings, nausea and vomiting.
Type 2 diabetes is usually developed in later life. We may get symptoms like thirst and frequent urination first. We may eat more but lose weight in the same process. Other symptoms will be mild or maybe hidden completely.
Type 2 diabetes, also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, is usually kept under control by a healthy diet and lifestyle.
There are two types of diabetes mellitus – type 1 and type 2.
Type 1 diabetes destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce the hormone insulin, which is necessary to control the amount of glucose level in the bloodstream. Insulin is essential to the body because without it our body will shut down, potentially leading to death. Type 1 diabetes usually develops in children and young adults. People with type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, will require regular injections to keep their insulin level normal.
Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes include high sugar in the blood and urine, extreme hunger, thirst, weight loss, weakness and tiredness, frequent urination, mood swings, nausea and vomiting.
Type 2 diabetes is usually developed in later life. We may get symptoms like thirst and frequent urination first. We may eat more but lose weight in the same process. Other symptoms will be mild or maybe hidden completely.
Type 2 diabetes, also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, is usually kept under control by a healthy diet and lifestyle.
