What is Diabetes? Symptoms of diabetes and causes

 

Diabetes

DIABETES

The most common form of diabetes is diabetes mellitus. It is caused by a lack of, or insufficient, insulin (the hormone produced by the pancreas), as a result of which the body is unable to process glucose. This causes a high level of glucose in the blood, and low absorption of the vital energy-producing glucose by the tissues. In Type I (insulin-dependency) diabetes the sufferer produces little or no insulin and requires lifelong monitoring. Blood sugar levels can swing wildly between hypoglycemia (featuring strange feelings, abnormal behavior, and a risk of coma) and hyperglycemia (causing overproduction of ketones, and coma). Type I usually first appears in those who are under the age of 35, particularly adolescents, and develops rapidly. Type II, maturity-onset diabetes, is thought to be caused by the body’s cells’ lack of response to insulin. It usually affects people aged 40 and over, and there is an association with obesity and pregnancy. The onset of Type II is gradual and may go unnoticed for some time.

Diabetes affects over 10 million people in the United States and causes about 300,000 deaths each year.

An estimated 5 million adults have undetected Type II diabetes, and another 20 million have a glucose intolerance that could lead to diabetes.

Complications due to diabetes are the third most frequent cause of death in the U.S.Damage to the retina from diabetes is the main cause of blindness in the U.S.Its prevalence increases with age, from about 0.2 percent in persons under 17 years of age to about 20 percent in persons aged 65 years and over, and is greater in females.

Prevalence is inversely related to family income and varies markedly among ethnic groups, with occurrence about two times higher in non-Caucasians than in Caucasians.

Diabetes type 1 can develop at any age. However, it frequently begins in childhood or adolescence. The more prevalent kind of diabetes, type 2, can manifest at any age. People over 40 are more likely to have type 2 diabetes.

Symptoms

•excessive thirst

•excessive urination

•weight loss

•fatigue, weakness, and apathy

•hunger

•bad breath

•complications include: nerve damage (causing damage to the eye muscles and double vision as a result); damage to blood vessels affecting the eyes (sometimes causing blindness), kidneys, circulation in the legs; organic impotence; arterial disease and gangrene

Causes of diabetes

Each form of diabetes has a unique set of reasons.

Type 1 diabetes has an unknown specific cause, according to doctors. The immune system wrongly targets and kills insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas for some unknown cause.

Some people may be affected by their genes. Additionally, a virus may trigger an immune system attack.

The cause of type 2 diabetes is a result of both hereditary and environmental factors. Your risk is further increased if you are overweight or obese. The effects of insulin on your blood sugar are resisted by your cells more when you are overweight, especially in the abdomen.

Families are prone to this condition. Family members have genes that increase their risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Prevention

Diabetes type 1 cannot be stopped. However, adopting a healthy lifestyle can help avoid gestational diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes as well as treat them.

Eat nutritious foods. Pick foods with more fiber and fewer calories and fat. Put an emphasis on whole grains, veggies, and fruits. Eat a variety of foods to avoid getting bored.

Get moving more often. On most days of the week, try to get in around 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise. Or try to complete 150 minutes or more of moderate aerobic exercise each week. Take a brisk daily stroll as an example. Break up a lengthy workout into shorter periods throughout the day if you are unable to fit it in.

Lose any extra weight. If you are overweight, even a 7% weight loss can reduce your risk of developing diabetes. If you weigh 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms), for instance, decreasing 14 pounds (6.4 kilograms) can reduce your risk of developing diabetes.

However, avoid attempting to lose weight when pregnant. Find out from your doctor how much weight you can safely acquire while expecting.

TREATMENT

Ayurveda

An Ayurvedic practitioner would recommend oral preparations from herbs that act upon the levels of glucose in the blood. There have been good results from treatment, with some cases being resolved within as little as 2 months.

For non-insulin-dependent diabetes, boil and cut one karella into small pieces and eat with the seeds every morning and evening.

Chinese Herbalism

Lilyturf root, grassy privet, lotus seed, and Chinese yam are suggested.

Treatment aimed at nourishing the Spleen, Kidneys, and Stomach would use Chinese yam, lotus seed, and mulberry.

Herbalism

Onions and garlic lower blood sugar levels. Ensure that you have plenty in your diet; take garlic oil supplements if not. 

Fenugreek seed works to control blood sugar levels. Drink daily.

Alfalfa is recommended for diabetics, and it should be taken daily.

Homeopathy

Constitutional treatment will be balancing and can be taken alongside conventional medication. In some cases the condition has been completely cured through homeopathy, but it must be undertaken by a registered practitioner.

Vitamins and Minerals

Brewer’s yeast contains chromium, which helps to normalize blood sugar levels and metabolism. Take 2–3 tablespoons daily.

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