By: Natalya Perretta

& andrianna DiNapoli

There are different types of diabetes

Type I (juvenile diabetes, insulin dependent)

Type II (adult-onset, non-insulin dependent)

Gestational

Not a transmitted disease

For Type I

Hereditary Trigger

Type II

Weight gain/obesity

Excess sugar in bloodstream

Frequent urination

Excessive thirst

Extreme hunger or constant eating

Unexplained weight loss

Presence of glucose in the urine

Tiredness or fatigue

Changes in vision

Numbness or tingling in the extremities

Slow-healing wounds or sores

Abnormally high frequency of infection

Monitor blood glucose levels

Diet, exercise, medication

Type I: Daily insulin injections

Type II: Weight loss

Alternative Medicine

Type I

Usually onset in childhood, early teenage years

Genetic

Type II

Adults over forty (mean: 50~60)

Linked to obesity

Today’s WorldFood abundance Less exercise Genotype causes

obesity which leads to diabetes

Type I: Daily injections

Diabetics must plan meals, mealtimes

Blood glucose monitoring

One can not tell if another has diabetes by their physical appearance

People who are sick from this disease look like any other person , but still is sick

Diabetes is a disease that someone may not know you have

To improve insulin function one must cut down all artificial foods like fizzy drinks, packed/canned foods, diet chocolates etc.

All sugary products, juices and very sweet fruits like chikoo (sapota) should be avoided.

Corn flour, white rice, fried potatoes, too much of dairy and eggs should be avoided.

Cut down too much of butter, oils etc as a high concentration of fat in the food tends to decrease the insulin action on the cells.

You can help control your blood sugar when you eat healthy, get enough exercise and stay at a healthy weight.

Eat your meals at about the same time each day.

Do not skip meals. Exercise at about the same times each day. Take your medicines at the same times each

day.

The other serious condition that can result is just hypoglycemia.

This is where your blood sugar drops too low. Most instances of this condition are mild and

are easily solved by consuming some glucose rich foods.

However, if left untreated, coma and death can result.

A device called a glucometer can provide an exact blood sugar reading. There are different types of devices. Usually, you prick your finger with a small needle called a lancet. This gives you a tiny drop of blood. You place the blood on a test strip and put the strip into the device. Results are available in 30 - 45 seconds.

Whole-grain Oatmeal Bean varieties

Green leafy vegetables Vegetables Fruits Common foods to lower the blood sugar level: Cinnamon, bitter gourd, garlic and

onion is known to reduce blood sugar level. Raw bitter gourd juice is good for diabetes.

Foods rich in fiber Nuts Chicken and turkey Milk: Choose fat-free or low-fat milk and dairy products. Completely avoid whole

milk. Go organic. Alcohol: A NO-NO. It is important that you try to avoid alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol can make it more difficult for you to control the blood sugar levels. If you choose to drink alcohol, only drink it occasionally and when your blood sugar level is well-controlled. It's a good idea to check with your doctor to be sure drinking alcohol is acceptable.

Also called juvenile diabetes or insulin dependent

It is a disorder of the body’s immune system attacking and destroying certain cells in the pancreas

For the type you need an insulin

increased production of urine (because the body tries to get rid of the excess glucose in the urine, diluting it with water),

excessive thirst, fatigue (because the glucose is not being

converted into energy), loss of weight, increased appetite, feeling sick, blurred vision, infections such as thrush or irritation of the

genitals.

vomiting, stomach pain, rapid breathing, increased pulse rate, sleepiness. Without treatment it can cause to coma or

death

regular injections of insulin. These are given daily or several times a day, depending on the type of insulin used.

staying physically active and getting plenty of exercise

maintaining a steady weight The goal of insulin treatment

is to control the amount of insulin in the bloodstream so that glucose levels are normal, or near normal.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes usually occurs gradually. Most people with the disease are overweight at the time of diagnosis.

People at the age of 45 and older most likely get this

Blurred vision Erectile dysfunction Fatigue Slow healing infections Increased appetite Increased thirst